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Meeting: DERBY RACE NIGHT (DERBY RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 05/12/2024 at 07:04 am
Race Number:
Race 11
Race Time:

BOOK "UNDER THE MISTLETOE" AT ADDINGTON 13 DEC MOB PACE

$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 MOBILE, 1980m

 

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
306141
  R40
1
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Sweet Lou-Balishka(by Badlands Hanover) [Delishka 10m(Bettor's Delight), Melishka 8m(Sportswriter)]
Owners:
D B Trainor, S D McKerchar
Breeder:
Mrs J G Knight, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
Comment:
Settled nicely into his work & gets another run in this grade. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $22,164
Winning Stakes $13,345
Win Dividend $1.33
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1913All Weather Slushy200
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course1003Distance1322
Favourite5012nd Favourite110
Mobile1723Standing300
Left2023Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1900m (3) 3/4 length 2-22.9
 11/24 Akaroa 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (1) 1/2 length 2-37

Race Starts (6 of 13)

1 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  8
C Dalgety
16 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
1
10/9
Gatecrasher
MR:2-06.3
57.8
 
Trld the trip,thru,led,held best
4 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  5
C Dalgety
11 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
13
10/9
The Bettor Major
MR:1-58.5
59.3
2.9L
5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fght,cght
RUSHKINOFF - raced wide without cover from the 1200m.
1 of  9
03 Nov 24
Race  2
C Dalgety
91 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
3
2/4
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.0
59.4
 
1x1,3bk otr 900,wd cvr tn,flew wd
RUSHKINOFF - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.
1 of  6
30 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  4
C Dalgety
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Easy Art
MR:2-03.1
60.6
 
6 of  6
04 Aug 24
Race  3
B Orange
14 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR41 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
1/2
Lady Vincent
MR:2-02.0
62.3
4.8L
Trld,ld 1500,joind tn,swallowed up
RUSHKINOFF - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance the connections advised they were disappointed with the gelding's effort and could offer no explanation.
12 of 13
21 Jul 24
Race  4
B Orange
14 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/1
Ivona Dadic
MR:2-00.5
62.1
21L
3-4wd,prkd 1200,fading by 400
RUSHKINOFF - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
  
2
45X51P
  R41
2
Front
Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Vincent(AUS)-Scarlett Banner(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
G D Smith, J F Gillies, Mrs C R Gillies, Miss J E Nicholas, J van der Linden, I J Kedzlie
Breeder:
G D Smith, J F Gillies, Mrs C R Gillies, Miss J E Nicholas, J van der Linden, I J Kedzlie
Comment:
Flat tyre early on last week. Huge win the week earlier. Goes OK here. EW.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $26,531
Winning Stakes $14,300
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1513All Weather Slushy000
Grass712Grass Wet100
Course812Distance1324
Favourite1012nd Favourite210
Mobile1924Standing301
Left2225Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 NZ Metro MR40 to MR47 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 length 2-28.9
 11/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 2-33.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

P
30 Nov 24
Race  8
D Dolan
6 days
3rd up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
3
4/3
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
 
3-4bk otr,eased & pulled up 1600
SCARLETT'S LEGACY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start and retired from the race near the 1600m with a punctured sulky tyre.
1 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
D Dolan
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
3/4
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-03.2
60.9
 
6-5bk otr,chkd,4bk,soared wdst
SCARLETT'S LEGACY - hampered rounding the first bend. Again hampered near the 1500m.
5 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  10
G Sugars
188 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6
4/8
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-55.4
56.7
2.9L
Eased,6-7bk inr,7bk otr,strong wdst
5 of 13
10 May 24
Race  10
G Smith
9 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
13/12
Neverseentherain
MR:1-57.5
58.2
2.1L
3-5bk otr,6bk inr,smart mid,held up
4 of 10
01 May 24
Race  3
D Dolan
13 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Good
5
5/5
Oh Micky
MR:1-58.1
57.1
4.9L
1x1-3bk otr,went wd tn,solid wd
SCARLETT'S LEGACY - shifted wider on the track rounding the final bend when driver D Dolan was activating gear. Mrs Dolan was issued a warning for her lack of control at this stage of the race.
3 of 11
18 Apr 24
Race  6
G Smith
13 days
12th up
3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
9/9
Glengarry Moonlight
MR:1-56.4
57.9
5.4L
Soon 4bk inr,to 3rd 400,honest inr
  
3
616274
  R42
3
Front
Jonny Cox
Andrew Faulks, Burnham
Breeding:
3 b g Sky Major-Queen Of Glory(by Mach Three)
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, Miss D L Negus
Breeder:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Comment:
Not at his sharpest at Methven. Lands another handy draw. Can atone.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $30,379
Winning Stakes $12,795
Win Dividend $0.23
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2526All Weather Slushy100
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course1210Distance1622
Favourite2112nd Favourite411
Mobile2626Standing000
Left2626Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR44 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 length 2-27.4
 11/24 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1900m (9) 3/4 length 2-21.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 12
04 Dec 24
Race  5
J Cox
3 days
22nd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
4/4
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:1-59.1
59.1
9.9L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,fght,honest
AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.
7 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  10
B Orange
8 days
21st up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
2/3
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-00.0
57.9
6.7L
3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,short bid wd
2 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  7
B Orange
9 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
12
1/1
The Bettor Major
MR:2-03.3
57.8
0.2L
3bk otr,up,ld 1200,fght hard,nabbd
6 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  14
J Cox
11 days
19th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2
6/6
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-58.0
58.4
5.8L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd,flat 1x1 tn,sound
1 of  9
03 Nov 24
Race  7
B Orange
9 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
9
1/1
Judine
MR:2-00.0
60.6
 
3wd,prkd 1550,up,led,held well
6 of 11
25 Oct 24
Race  12
A Faulks
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
1
7/6
Bonnie's Girl
MR:1-59.8
57.9
3.9L
3bk inr,4bk 1100,held up,gd,tight
AUNTIE DEB - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
  
4
522256
  R42
4
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g Bettor's Delight-Raza Sharp(by Mach Three) [Look Sharp 7m(He's Watching), Sheza Sharpie 10m(McArdle)]
Owner:
Mrs J F McMaster
Breeder:
Mrs J F McMaster
Comment:
Usual brave effort last weekend. Knows his way around here. Consider.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 4
Seconds 14
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $84,410
Winning Stakes $31,625
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $1.06
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather40217All Weather Slushy202
Grass1123Grass Wet302
Course40217Distance34117
Favourite7232nd Favourite1116
Mobile45319Standing611
Left51420Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 2 lengths 2-25.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (1) nose 3-00.2
 12/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2300m (8) 8 lengths 2-57.1
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE 1850m (10) neck 2-23.7

Race Starts (6 of 11)

6 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  8
G Thornley
15 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
4
1/1
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
2.9L
3wd,prkd 1400,askd,tried hard
BETTOR BE SHARP - broke as the start was effected and shifted inwards hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
5 of 12
15 Nov 24
Race  4
G O'Reilly
3 days
5th up
3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/2
Commander Joe
MR:1-59.0
58.2
2.7L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,sound up inr
2 of 14
12 Nov 24
Race  2
G O'Reilly
18 days
4th up
R44 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
11/8
Dave Duley
MR:1-57.6
59.0
0.3L
Trld-3bk inr,off tn,smart mid-wd
2 of 11
25 Oct 24
Race  12
G O'Reilly
9 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
7
2/1
Bonnie's Girl
MR:1-59.8
57.9
1.5L
Up,prkd,led 1300,tackld,fght well
2 of 12
16 Oct 24
Race  4
C Hackett
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE INV J
1980m
Fast
11
1/1
Eastwood Dream
MR:2-00.5
56.7
0.5L
1x1,prkd 1200,fght,ld 550,nabbd
BETTOR BE SHARP - driver C Hackett advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
5 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  11
G O'Reilly
107 days
1st up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
11
3/3
Sky Rocket
MR:2-04.5
59.6
3.9L
5bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght,cght 70
WOLF OF WALL STREET - contested a position with BETTOR BE SHARP rounding the first bend and then raced wide for a distance. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
  
5
8X5493
  R44
5
Front
Colin DeFilippi
Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield
Breeding:
3 b g Downbytheseaside-In Hollywood(by In The Pocket) [American Act 14g(American Ideal), Clonakilty 4g(Downbytheseaside), Comedy Act 10h(American Ideal), Hemsworth 6g(Sweet Lou), Ideal Act 13g(American Ideal), Screen Gem 11g(Bettor's Delight), Tinseltown 8g(Bettor's Delight), Walk Of Fame 12m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Don't Tell The Boys Syndicate
Breeder:
Est C J Roberts
Comment:
Very gritty 3rd sitting parked at Methven. Getting fitter with each run. Place.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $21,590
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.36
Place Dividend $0.57
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather912All Weather Slushy100
Grass201Grass Wet100
Course712Distance802
Favourite2112nd Favourite000
Mobile902Standing211
Left1113Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (3) nose 3-21.8

Race Starts (6 of 13)

3 of 14
01 Dec 24
Race  5
C DeFilippi
19 days
4th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8
4/4
Just Foxin
MR:2-04.3
60.8
0.3L
4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,brave,cght
DONTTELLTHEBOYS - broke briefly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Stewards will speak to driver C DeFilippi regarding this in the coming days.
9 of 14
12 Nov 24
Race  2
C DeFilippi
8 days
3rd up
R44 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/11
Dave Duley
MR:1-57.6
59.0
3.4L
1x1-3bk otr,off 3wd tn,short bid
CHALDON - hung inwards and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of DONTTELLTHEBOYS near the 500m having to be steadied. Checked by a breaking runner late in the run home.
4 of  6
04 Nov 24
Race  6
C DeFilippi
10 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
3
5/5
Delightful Dreams
MR:1-56.6
56.6
13L
Prkd,3bk inr,1x1 1000,no extra
DONTTELLTHEBOYS - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of the Push Out Rule alleging he shifted outwards near the 1100m forcing KEEPING IT KIWI (R Holmes) to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $200.
5 of 10
25 Oct 24
Race  10
C DeFilippi
168 days
1st up
2YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
6
7/7
Wuhan
MR:2-01.2
58.8
1.9L
Thru,3bk inr,off tn,steady mid
2 of  6
17 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  3
C DeFilippi
 
R44 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:2-02.9
57.3
 
4 of  5
08 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
C DeFilippi
 
R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Straight Flush
MR:1-58.9
57.6
 
  
6
903610
  R45
6
Front
Terry Chmiel
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 br g Art Major-Bettor Cruise(by Bettor's Delight) [Bettor Reaction 5g(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:
J P Wheeler, Mrs T A Wheeler
Breeder:
J P Wheeler, Mrs T A Wheeler
Comment:
Running on when he broke last Saturday. Good win prior but take on trust.
Colours
Starts 18
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $18,196
Winning Stakes $12,100
Win Dividend $0.43
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1622All Weather Slushy110
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course800Distance410
Favourite1102nd Favourite100
Mobile310Standing1512
Left1822Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-26.3
 11/24 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 2 lengths 2-29.3

Race Starts (6 of 11)

13 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  8
K Newman
10 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
6
9/11
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
8.1L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1400,off,tidy,brk
GOORAMBAT ART - broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
1 of 10
20 Nov 24
Race  8
T Chmiel
6 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
1/1
Lord Mudrick
MR:2-00.1
59.4
 
3bk otr,3rd 600,chkd,2nd tn,best
GOORAMBAT ART - hampered rounding the final bend.
6 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  10
T Chmiel
6 days
11th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
11
7/5
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-55.4
56.7
3.2L
3-6bk inr,off,held up badly,good
GOORAMBAT ART - held up until late in the run home. Driver T Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
P
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  16
 
C Markham
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Spirited Lou
MR:2-05.5
62.8
 
3 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  7
T Chmiel
16 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10
10/12
Major Henry
MR:2-02.0
59.0
2.6L
Brk,6-4bk otr,loomd wd,strong wd
GOORAMBAT ART - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
10 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  5
T Chmiel
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
10
12/12
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
15L
4th,3bk inr,1x1,3bk 800,tired 450
GOORAMBAT ART - broke briefly shortly after the start.
  
7
09X139
  R49
7
Front
Olivia Thornley(J)
Hayden Cullen, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b f Bettor's Delight-Bonnie Joan(by Somebeachsomewhere)
Owners:
P P Cummings, Mrs M L Cummings
Breeder:
Mrs J M Davie, P T Cummings, Est D J Cummings
Comment:
Back down in grade after fair 9th last week. Can play a part despite draw.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $22,068
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.51
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1223All Weather Slushy310
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course210Distance210
Favourite3212nd Favourite000
Mobile1223Standing000
Left1223Right000
Fresh90220Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (2) neck 2-09
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.5

Race Starts (6 of 14)

9 of 14
29 Nov 24
Race  3
O Thornley
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/3
Bazooka
MR:1-55.9
57.9
13L
3-4-5bk inr,held up,off,steady
BONNIE'S GIRL - when questioned regarding the performance trainer H Cullen advised the filly was racing up in grade and he was not disappointed with the effort.
3 of 13
14 Nov 24
Race  11
O Thornley
20 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
5/8
Our Shangri Lana
MR:1-54.3
56.6
3.1L
3wd cvr,up,prkd 900,fght hard,cght
BONNIE'S GIRL - raced wide early.
1 of 11
25 Oct 24
Race  12
O Thornley
118 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
1/2
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.8
57.9
 
Trld,3bk inr 1300,shot thru best
3 of  5
08 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
O Thornley
 
R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Straight Flush
MR:1-58.9
57.6
 
4 of  6
02 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
O Thornley
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2
Xlendi
MR:2-03.7
56.6
 
9 of  9
29 Jun 24
Race  6
N Williamson
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R39 to R59 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4
6/4
Ultimate Cullect
MR:1-56.1
56.4
27L
Bk otr,ruff turn,taild off
BONNIE'S GIRL - paced roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised that the filly had commenced to pace roughly passing the 400m and was not persevered with thereafter. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
  
8
932425
  R49
8
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Ardensplace(by Artsplace) [Arden Country 7m(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden's Silhouette 9m(Shadow Play), First Class Arden 11g(Panspacificflight), Havarti Arden 4m(Betterthancheddar), Vesta 3f(A Rocknroll Dance), Walk All Over You 8g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs V A Schmack, K F Schmack, B C Phillips
Breeder:
J R Stiven
Comment:
Recovered well for 5th at Methven after error. Past course/distance winner.
Colours
Starts 74
Wins 9
Seconds 11
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $117,695
Winning Stakes $60,500
Win Dividend $0.80
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather63815All Weather Slushy301
Grass1113Grass Wet200
Course49410Distance4237
Favourite14622nd Favourite807
Mobile58513Standing1645
Left74918Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1/2 length 2-25.8
 11/22 Ashburton 2YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2600m (12) 3/4 length 3-16.5
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-25.4
 01/24 Cent Otago 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.6
 01/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE 2400m (7) 3/4 length 3-01.5
 02/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (5) neck 3-06
 03/24 Westport R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54, R55 with cond. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-30.6

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  7
S Ottley
8 days
61st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
1/1
Heaven
MR:2-04.7
60.3
1.9L
Brk,1x1,up tn,imprvd mid,bested
TEMPO WARRIOR - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
2 of  8
23 Nov 24
Race  4
S Ottley
8 days
60th up
3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
1/1
Szybka Lane
MR:2-03.1
57.7
1.3L
1x1,up 3wd tn,smart mid,cght 30
4 of 12
15 Nov 24
Race  4
S Ottley
3 days
59th up
3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
9/8
Commander Joe
MR:1-59.0
58.2
2.3L
3wd,prkd,1x1,3wd 400,honest
TEMPO WARRIOR - raced wide early.
2 of 15
12 Nov 24
Race  6
S Ottley
11 days
58th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
11
9/9
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-01.6
57.3
4.4L
Ld,trld,3bk 1000,held up,smart inr
TEMPO WARRIOR - held up final bend.
3 of  9
01 Nov 24
Race  10
S Hill
7 days
57th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
2/2
She's Tough
MR:2-01.3
60.4
0.6L
Soon trld,waitd,off 150,solid mid
9 of 14
25 Oct 24
Race  3
S Ottley
7 days
56th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
13/12
Magician
MR:1-59.2
57.9
4.5L
3-5bk otr,3-5wd tn,steady mid-wd
  
9
323311
  R50
9
Front
Matthew Williamson
Brad Mowbray, Leeston
Breeding:
4 b g Art Major-Glenisthebettor(by Bettor's Delight) [Nickel And Dime 2g(Captain Crunch)]
Owners:
R J Crossen, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
Breeder:
R G Anderson, M J Stevens
Comment:
Won a battle with #3 at Timaru. Pushed wider on the grid here. Multiples.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $35,856
Winning Stakes $22,550
Win Dividend $0.68
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2735All Weather Slushy100
Grass600Grass Wet100
Course1104Distance2114
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile3335Standing000
Left3335Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Rangiora MR40 to MR45 with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (U1) head 2-29.8
 11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (1) 3/4 length 2-56.9
 11/24 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-19.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  7
M Williamson
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
3/3
Auntie Deb
MR:2-03.3
57.8
 
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,won the fight
1 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  5
M Williamson
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
3/5
Bondi Lustre
MR:1-58.5
59.3
 
3-4-5bk inr,off wdst tn,soared wdst
3 of  9
07 Nov 24
Race  5
N Williamson
15 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
3/2
Sinai Sermon
MR:1-57.9
56.7
3.4L
Soon 1x1,parkd bell,fght well str
3 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  6
S Tomlinson
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/5
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.4
55.9
3.8L
4-5bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,gritty
THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide from the 1000m.
2 of  9
16 Oct 24
Race  5
S Tomlinson
7 days
8th up
Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
4/3
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.0
57.6
0.4L
3wd,prkd 1400,2nd tn,very gritty
THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide early.
3 of 11
09 Oct 24
Race  8
S Tomlinson
10 days
7th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
11/9
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-02.1
59.4
1.2L
8L off start,5bk inr,off wd tn,tidy
THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
10
220211
  R47
10 (2nd row)
Front
Brent Barclay
Clark Barron, Rakauhauka
Breeding:
4 b g Always B Miki-Shop Til You Drop(by Washington VC) [Discretionryspending 10g(Live Or Die), Shop Girl 8m(Live Or Die), Square Dealer 9g(Auckland Reactor)]
Owner:
Mrs J M Barron
Breeder:
Mrs J M Barron
Comment:
Placed nicely for his two wins down south. Tricky draw, but worth a look.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $25,015
Winning Stakes $14,850
Win Dividend $0.35
Place Dividend $1.12
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1126All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course100Distance100
Favourite2202nd Favourite101
Mobile814Standing312
Left1126Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (8) 9 lengths 3-00.1
 11/24 Invcargill 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-43.3

Race Starts (6 of 14)

1 of  8
27 Nov 24
Race  5
E Barron
13 days
7th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7
1/2
Sidorova
MR:1-59.4
57.7
 
Wd,pressd 2 lead,kickd away strgt
ALWAYS ON SALE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver E Barron reported she did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  4
B Orange
17 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
1/2
Seaside Pond
MR:2-00.7
57.2
 
4th,up,ld,trld,ld 1200,far too good
ALWAYS ON SALE - cast the near fore shoe near the 1800m. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of  5
08 Nov 24
WORKOUT
Race  5
Clark Barron
 
NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Bring On The Muscle
MR:2-05.7
58.8
 
2 of 10
28 Oct 24
Race  1
B Barclay
25 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
10
6/5
Buddha
MR:2-02.0
57.0
1.5L
Brk,5th,1x1 1500,off,chased hard
ALWAYS ON SALE - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of  7
18 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  2
Clark Barron
 
NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Jayar Mac
MR:2-01.4
57.4
 
13 of 14
03 Oct 24
Race  1
B Barclay
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
4
9/8
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.9
56.7
32L
Brk,7bk otr,thru mid rear tn,brk
ALWAYS ON SALE - broke late in the score up checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up rounding the final bend and then broke losing all chance near the 300m. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.
  
11
047625
  R44
11 (2nd row)
Front
Blair Orange
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Highview Tommy-Renske B(by Mach Three)
Owner:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, Mrs J A Love, R H Love
Comment:
Ran on well enough at Motukarara from the same draw. Add to place options.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $37,960
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.26
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2427All Weather Slushy100
Grass400Grass Wet100
Course2116Distance2416
Favourite4122nd Favourite201
Mobile2827Standing000
Left2827Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (10) 4 1/4 lengths 3-01.3
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  8
S Thornley
16 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
11
8/8
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
2.8L
3-4bk otr,hooked wd tn,handy wd
2 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  14
S Thornley
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
4/4
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-58.0
58.4
0.8L
Gate spd,trld,thru,solid bid inr
6 of  8
03 Nov 24
Race  5
S Thornley
9 days
4th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1900m
Good
7
1/2
Jose Quivera
MR:1-58.6
59.0
8.9L
3-4bk inr,off,prkd 1000,felt pinch
ANN SOPHIE - forced to race wider on the track near the 1100m when TOBY TOM B shifted outwards.
7 of 10
25 Oct 24
Race  10
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
2YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
9
3/4
Wuhan
MR:2-01.2
58.8
2.4L
4-6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,tidy 100
TOBY TOM B - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
4 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  4
B Orange
8 days
2nd up
4YO+ R50 to R53 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
9/6
Still Rockin
MR:1-59.7
56.7
1.8L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,nvr got clr
TOBY TOM B - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
10 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
B Orange
153 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
5/5
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
6.5L
1x1-4bk otr,off wdst tn,1-paced
  
12
36X136
  R45
12 (2nd row)
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
3 b g Art Major-Lydia's Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Lydia's Art 4g(Art Major), Princess Leia 5m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owner:
Kairaki Beach Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Run never quite worked out at Methven. Downgrade in draw. Trifectas/First4s.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $18,430
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.24
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1115All Weather Slushy000
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course401Distance712
Favourite5022nd Favourite210
Mobile1114Standing301
Left1415Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 2-28.2

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 14
01 Dec 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
17 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
3
1/2
Just Foxin
MR:2-04.3
60.8
2.2L
Prkd,ld,trld,3bk 1300,held up,sound
KAIRAKI DELIGHT - held up early in the run home and then had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running.
3 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
6 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
3/3
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-55.4
56.7
1.1L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,off,solid mid
1 of 14
08 Nov 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
154 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
2/2
Amalfi
MR:1-59.2
57.4
 
3wd,3bk otr,loomed,unleashd wd
2 of  7
30 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  5
J R Dunn
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Nothing But You
MR:2-03.7
57.5
 
5 of  8
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  3
J J Dunn
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Zarlini
MR:2-01.5
57.5
 
6 of 13
07 Jun 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
8 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
4/5
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-56.9
58.2
5L
Prkd,1x1 1200,held up tn,steady inr
KAIRAKI DELIGHT - held up early in the run home. Driver J Dunn reported the gelding had hung inwards badly rounding the final bend and early in the run home resulting in him being unable to shift wider on the track to obtain clear running. Mr Dunn added he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding resuming.
  
13
710745
  R49
13 (2nd row)
Front
Tim Williams
Ross Houghton, Swannanoa
Breeding:
3 b g Always B Miki-Kotare Yassi(by Mach Three) [Kotare Costa 8g(Changeover)]
Owner:
Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
Breeder:
Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
Comment:
Made ground late behind Bazooka last week. That franks well. Not the worst.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $26,926
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $1.77
Place Dividend $2.35
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1323All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course822Distance1123
Favourite1102nd Favourite000
Mobile1323Standing000
Left1323Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 length 2-23.9
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-25

Race Starts (6 of 13)

5 of 14
29 Nov 24
Race  3
R Butt
15 days
11th up
3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
7/8
Bazooka
MR:1-55.9
57.9
10L
Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,off,imprvd
KOTARE KELSO - held up rounding the final bend.
4 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  14
T Williams
20 days
10th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
14
9/8
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-58.0
58.4
3L
5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,sharp mid
KOTARE KELSO - trainer R Houghton was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which had not been notified. Checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up early in the run home.
2 of  8
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  9
 
B Munro
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
Audacity
MR:2-16.3
59.7
 
7 of 14
25 Oct 24
Race  3
R Butt
22 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/6
Magician
MR:1-59.2
57.9
3.4L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,1-paced inr
4 of  5
17 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  9
T Williams
 
R38 & faster FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-06.8
57.1
 
12 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  5
T Williams
6 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
5/5
Perun
MR:1-57.9
58.4
10L
Gate spd,ld,tackld 1000,urgd,wiltd
KOTARE KELSO - over-raced for a distance passing the 1100m. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised that over-racing in the middle stages after having to work hard early had taken its toll.