NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 8 April
Meeting: FIRST APRIL MIDWEEK TWILIGHT RACE NIGHT (FIRST APRIL MIDWEEK TWILIGHT RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 05/04/2026 at 12:33 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
SUPPORT OUR PINK SHIRT NIGHT FUNDRAISER 15 MAY MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Sweet Dreams: BL-Off, SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 br m Sweet Lou-Leanne Bromac(by Falcon Seelster) [Como El Viento 4h(Downbytheseaside), Eyes Of An Angel 3f(Downbytheseaside)]
- Owners:
- C A Vella, D A Vella, C J Vella, Mrs M J Mowbray
- Breeder:
- C A Vella, D A Vella, C J Vella
- Comment:
- Had her chance at Tim when lacking final dash. Hard to follow and A-game needed.

Starts
9
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$9,595
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.20
Place Dividend
$0.57
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 9 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 Timaru NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 2050m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-35.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Tomlinson
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
9/6
Taumutu Lad
MR:2-02.3
59.6
14L
Gun run mrks,thru,whacked away gap
M Williamson
21 days
8th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/6
Sugar Babe
MR:1-56.5
56.2
4.1L
Chkd,5th inr,off,held up rear,sound
SWEET N SASSY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up early in the run home.
S Tomlinson
7 days
7th up
R38 to R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Clonakilty
MR:1-56.8
56.8
6.5L
Last,deep pegs,off trn,tite rm,ok
SWEET N SASSY - held up early stages of the run home.
M Maynard
68 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/8
Warloch
MR:2-00.5
58.9
2L
Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,off,late mid
SWEET N SASSY - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up late in the run home and paced roughly after striking the sulky wheel of OFF THE EDGE. Driver M Maynard was issued a warning. Mr Maynard advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
J Cox
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Swimming Poole
MR:2-02.6
57.1
C Dalgety
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
B B King
MR:2-03.7
58.9
C Dalgety
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Mr President
MR:1-59.3
60.0
9.6L
4-5pegs,flat 400,rallied,tite late
M Williamson
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R36 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
8/8
Transonic
MR:1-57.1
57.4
20L
Mid-bk otr,3w train,batld widr
M Williamson
6 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
1/1
Ifyoucouldcwhatic
MR:2-02.1
59.2
5th,wd to ld 1600,untroubled after
SWEET N SASSY - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1100m.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Vincent(AUS)-Allison Stokke(by Bettor's Delight) [Crusher Lou 4g(Sweet Lou), Vince Lombardi 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- W E Stapleton, D E Stapleton
- Breeder:
- G D Smith, J Gin
- Comment:
- Bagged another placing with bold Tim effort. Drawn to figure strongly once again

Starts
49
Wins
2
Seconds
8
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$38,714
Winning Stakes
$11,275
Win Dividend
$0.28
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 2 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 17 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 28 | 2 | 11 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 47 | 2 | 14 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 49 | 2 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Butt
7 days
46th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
8/6
Penny Weight
MR:2-03.5
59.1
1.2L
Trld,3-bk 1500,off,closed hard mid
K Butt
7 days
45th up
5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
8/8
Ar Gee Rulz
MR:1-59.9
57.0
4.1L
Wd,up prkd thru'out,bttld on fairly
K Butt
59 days
44th up
5YO+ Up to & including R35 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/3
Sofia Rose
MR:1-58.3
57.9
9.6L
7th otr,4-bk bell,steady effort mid
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Jennifer Robyn
MR:2-16.0
62.3
J Cox
2 days
43rd up
R35 MOB. PACE
1850m
Dead
7/6
Flo Motion
MR:2-08.4
64.0
3.2L
Eased,wd cvr rear 800,wdr,bttld on
J Cox
9 days
42nd up
R35 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
7/7
Hope For Love
MR:2-07.6
61.1
3.8L
6th,3bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,handy wd
J Cox
17 days
41st up
5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
11/11
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.5
60.1
3.7L
8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,plggd away
IVONA DADIC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
L O'Reilly
11 days
40th up
5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
14/13
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-54.7
57.9
17L
3-4-5bk otr,well bk tn,bt slow 1
R Burton
7 days
39th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/9
The Mandalorian
MR:2-04.7
58.0
16L
Soon 5pegs,last trn,only batld
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Sky Major-Whyamibettor(by Bettor's Delight) [In Chevron We Trust 9g(Art Major), My Ultimate Johnny 7g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- J R Durston, Mrs K Durston
- Breeder:
- D J Pearce, Mrs A R Pearce
- Comment:
- Form overall solid and returns to HQ on the back of trial win. Needed in combos.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$27,251
Winning Stakes
$15,125
Win Dividend
$0.21
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 18 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 18 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hutton
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Molly Maeve Estelle
MR:2-00.6
57.6
J Curtin
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8/7
Arma Hunter
MR:1-59.9
56.2
8.9L
3bk otr,4bk 1300,well bk tn,steady
WHYAMIHERE - briefly crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend.
J Curtin
22 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/7
Brilliant Chase
MR:1-57.9
57.7
5L
3bk inr,4bk 950,off tn,steady mid
WHYAMIHERE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.
H Sail
51 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
9/10
Arma Hunter
MR:1-58.7
57.8
9.3L
1x1-3bk otr,waitd,inr tn,steady inr
J Curtin
2 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2450m
Dead
3/4
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-11.5
62.3
7.1L
Eased,5bk otr,3wd 450,steady wd
WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin advised the gelding may be better suited to racing on all weather tracks.
J Curtin
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
1/1
Flyaway
MR:2-09.5
61.6
2.2L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght,bestd 100
J Curtin
7 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8/6
Greased Lightnin
MR:1-56.6
59.1
1.7L
1x1,prkd 1300-tn,fght,fght gamely
L O'Reilly
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Lily's A Star
MR:2-04.4
57.9
J Curtin
8 days
2nd up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
4/4
Archie
MR:2-05.1
63.2
1.4L
Wd cvr,up prkd 1300,chall,fght hard
WHYAMIHERE - raced wide early. Driver J Curtin advised the removable deafener cord had become entangled with only one activating. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Sweet Lou-Dreaminthemaking(by Christian Cullen) [Captain Cool 4g(Captain Crunch), Eastwood Dream 7g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Headliner 8g(Sportswriter)]
- Owners:
- G M Hollands, Mrs T Hollands, Mrs J H Fuller, M J Fuller, Miss S Howe, D M Soal
- Breeder:
- G M Hollands
- Gear:
- BL-Off, SL-On
- Comment:
- Worked into handy spot at Ash but couldn't kick. Capable of figuring in finish.

Starts
38
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$29,024
Winning Stakes
$12,100
Win Dividend
$0.39
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 2 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 20 | 0 | 6 | Distance | 27 | 0 | 8 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 37 | 2 | 9 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 38 | 2 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
28 days
31st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8/8
Sugar Babe
MR:1-56.5
56.2
6.3L
Chkd,rear otr,1x1 1200,flat 400,fdd
SWEET DREAMS - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.
D Williams
84 days
30th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
4/5
Heaven
MR:1-59.7
57.8
4.2L
Into trail early,thru,outkicked inr
A Drake
R37 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Stumblin In
MR:1-59.7
57.5
R Close
13 days
29th up
Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
5/6
Woodlea Diamond
MR:1-59.3
58.1
8.2L
Eased,rear,held up top,passed slows
SWEET DREAMS - held up final bend and early in the run home.
R Close
18 days
28th up
3YO+ R39 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/2
Ultimate Seisation
MR:1-58.2
59.3
8.5L
Soon ld,dictated,claimed top,wilted
R Close
11 days
27th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
4/4
Crystal
MR:1-57.9
58.9
4.8L
Made ld,trld 1300,thru,fght on well
R Close
14 days
26th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/2
Jazzys Upstart
MR:1-58.1
59.2
3L
Straight to ld,set terms,gobbled up
R Close
7 days
25th up
4YO+ Mares R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Gem N Em
MR:1-58.0
56.8
1.1L
Up,prkd,1x1,up tn,solid bid mid
T Williams
31 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/3
Jake
MR:2-03.7
59.2
19L
Brk,tacked on,5-bk inr,off,no spark
SWEET DREAMS - broke at the start losing ground.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Downbytheseaside-Ace Of Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Mad Max 10g(American Ideal), Woodlea Beaver 7m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owner:
- Thurman Syndications No.4
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Has found it tough off rough marbles in recent runs. 1st4 hope with right trip.

Starts
58
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$38,866
Winning Stakes
$22,825
Win Dividend
$1.22
Place Dividend
$0.61
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 51 | 3 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 30 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 51 | 4 | 3 | Standing | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 58 | 4 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C D Thornley
11 days
49th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
11/11
Ask Me Lazarus
MR:2-02.8
61.0
5.6L
4 & 5-bk mrks,off,plggd away in gap
C D Thornley
3 days
48th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
9/9
Heaven
MR:1-59.9
59.1
4.9L
9th otr,rear bell,bttld clsr on inr
S Payne
14 days
47th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
10/10
Baltic Star
MR:2-00.1
59.7
8.9L
Eased,rear inr,off,bt stragglers wd
MY TEN GUITARS - driver S Payne advised one hopple shortener failed to activate after becoming entangled.
C D Thornley
4 days
46th up
4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Dead
12/12
Summer Rose
MR:2-03.1
60.4
10L
Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk 1400,plggd in gap
S Payne
10 days
45th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
7/6
Heaven
MR:1-59.7
57.8
3.3L
Wd,eased,3-bk inr,off,fght,no gaps
MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
S Thornley
9 days
44th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/7
Gem N Em
MR:2-04.2
58.8
5.4L
11th otr,6-bk 850,off,sound fin wd
S Thornley
16 days
43rd up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
12/12
Playing With Stars
MR:2-03.6
61.8
7th otr,1x1 1300,wd 400,pounced,ezy
MY TEN GUITARS - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Scheuber advised the mare races well on this course and had been working well in preparation for today's meeting. Mr Scheuber added the horse had received an economical run throughout and he was not surprised by the effort.
C D Thornley
8 days
42nd up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/11
Keltic Tiger
MR:1-57.2
58.6
7.9L
Parkd,1x1,boxed on fairly
C D Thornley
12 days
41st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/10
Jazzys Upstart
MR:1-55.2
58.7
15L
1x1,3-bk,wd 600,5th top,wilted out
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Art Major-Sheza Monkee(by Sands A Flyin) [Kickatinalong 10h(Mach Three), Monkee Around 9m(Art Major), Monkey Princess 11m(Christian Cullen), Tell Me This 8g(Mach Three), Turn The Page 6m(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- T R Barron, B R Negus
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Has found one better in each of her last two and deserves favourtism again today

Starts
11
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,798
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.68
Place Dividend
$0.50
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 11 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 11 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 Cent Otago NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (4) nose 2-29.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
7 days
4th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1/2
Jack's Eyre
MR:1-55.0
56.4
1.1L
Straight to ld,set terms,gobbled up
H Douglas
5 days
3rd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3/3
Unico Realta
MR:2-00.2
59.2
1.1L
Prkd,intold 1400,dictated,run down
J Morrison
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/5
Brilliant Chase
MR:1-57.9
57.7
4.2L
Eased,5-6bk inr,off rear,sound inr
MONKEE MAJOR - over-raced middle stages.
J Morrison
422 days
1st up
R38 to R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
Clonakilty
MR:1-56.8
56.8
5.3L
Mid-bk otr,drag up,solid widest
C D Thornley
R36 to R70 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-02.1
57.1
J Morrison
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Swimming Poole
MR:2-02.6
57.1
J Morrison
4 days
7th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
7/8
Insarchatwist
MR:2-01.4
59.1
6.5L
Soon 4pegs,steady up innr
MONKEE MAJOR - over-raced middle stages.
J Morrison
27 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4/4
Janaka's Delight
MR:2-00.5
57.0
Gt spd,trail,kept coming,just
J Morrison
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Artful Bromac
MR:1-58.4
58.7
20L
Led,trld,3bk,off,1x1,tiring by 350
MONKEE MAJOR - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 900m.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g He's Watching-Creme De Coco(by Badlands Hanover)
- Owners:
- Miss J A Nelson, J M Gray, D O'Neill, M Tahi, J Haymes, G Oakley
- Breeder:
- Mrs J Nelson, Miss J A Nelson
- Comment:
- Safely held in two grass attempts this campaign. Happy taking notes from marble.

Starts
38
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$43,630
Winning Stakes
$25,575
Win Dividend
$0.48
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 23 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 15 | 2 | 1 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 12 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 29 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 38 | 4 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Cameron
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
14/14
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-03.3
59.6
8.2L
Eased,6-bk mrks,off,no final punch
R May
184 days
1st up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
12/12
Pioneer
MR:2-00.9
60.2
14L
Brk,buried mrks,failed to emerge
LOUIS - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened in the run home.
J Gray
3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Delightingold
MR:2-11.5
59.9
2YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Teds Legacy
MR:2-14.2
60.0
A Cameron
5 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Zoom X
MR:1-59.2
58.0
8.5L
3wd,eased,5bk otr,battld at bk
LOUIS - raced wide early.
R May
7 days
16th up
R39 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8/7
The Next Best Thing
MR:2-06.4
61.1
4.9L
8th otr,3-bk,4-bk,off,solid wd out
S Ottley
23 days
15th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
5/5
Gliding High
MR:2-01.4
59.9
11L
Wd,pressed to ld 1900,hdd 200m out
LOUIS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.
R May
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10/9
Mystery Beach
MR:2-01.3
58.6
9.6L
Brk,10-9th,5bk inr,steady mid
LOUIS - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
O Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12/12
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-56.8
58.4
5.7L
Eased,6bk inr,buried tn,imprvd inr
LOUIS - held up final bend.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Always B Miki-Kotare Yassi(by Mach Three) [Kotare Costa 10g(Changeover)]
- Owner:
- Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd
- Breeder:
- Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
- Comment:
- Has had strong support in last couple of starts and must be covered despite draw

Starts
42
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$58,406
Winning Stakes
$26,950
Win Dividend
$0.61
Place Dividend
$1.51
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 34 | 3 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 23 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 42 | 3 | 11 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 42 | 3 | 11 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
7 days
40th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/1
Kowhai Nugget
MR:1-58.0
57.5
2.9L
Eased,rear otr,3-bk,off top,fght on
S Ottley
17 days
39th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1/1
Heaven
MR:1-59.9
59.1
3.5L
Wd,rolled to ld,set terms,reeled in
H Sail
14 days
38th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Slow
8/10
Lavra Rose
MR:2-02.1
61.7
26L
Wd,prkd,cvr 950,flat 400,drppd away
KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
S Tomlinson
14 days
37th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Nickel And Dime
MR:1-59.4
58.0
12L
7th otr,3-bk,brk 600,passed slws wd
KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly near the 1700m. Broke near the 600m losing ground.
T Duley
19 days
36th up
R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/3
Classie Linc
MR:2-03.3
59.8
7.6L
Trail,3bk,batled away innr
KOTARE KELSO - held up early in the run home.
T Duley
12 days
35th up
4YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/5
John Stewart
MR:1-55.0
57.5
5.8L
Cut breeze thru'out,fght on solidly
T Duley
18 days
34th up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
11/10
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
0.2L
Sped to ld,set terms,chopped bk 50m
G Smith
17 days
33rd up
3YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
3/4
Crystal
MR:2-01.0
59.1
5.4L
Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap
KOTARE KELSO - lay inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend.
T Duley
13 days
32nd up
3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/6
Christies Art
MR:1-57.8
54.8
7.6L
Ld out,trld 1750,held up,off,steady
KOTARE KELSO - held up final bend.
- Breeding:
- 5 bl g Bettor's Delight-Jen Marie(by Christian Cullen) [Alibi 6g(Bettor's Delight), Cyrus 7h(Bettor's Delight), Delight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Delighted 4m(Bettor's Delight), El Dorado 9g(Art Major), General Montana 8g(Bettor's Delight), Real Dash 13g(Real Desire), Sheriff 11h(Bettor's Delight), Wrangler 12g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, M L O Williams, Mrs H M F Hanning, Mentally Stable Limited
- Breeder:
- K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
- Comment:
- Fair to middling in latest efforts here. Needs to negotiate horror draw; risking

Starts
31
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$37,886
Winning Stakes
$21,175
Win Dividend
$0.45
Place Dividend
$1.05
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 6 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 16 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 31 | 3 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 31 | 3 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
8 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5/6
My Wingman
MR:1-59.0
58.4
12L
Easd,6bk otr,thru mid rear tn,ok
O Thornley
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8/8
Mystery Creek
MR:1-56.6
56.9
8.9L
Eased,5bk inr,buried tn,sound inr
K Butt
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/9
Secret Wish
MR:1-56.1
59.6
9L
3bk otr,held up tn,steady in mid
FUSION REACTOR - held up final bend and early in the run home.
W House
12 days
12th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Sacetas
MR:1-58.2
57.5
4.3L
Up,trld,3bk inr 700,chased well inr
K Butt
4 days
11th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Slow
14/14
Lavra Rose
MR:2-02.1
61.7
9.4L
10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld well
FUSION REACTOR - held up leaving the final bend.
S Murtha
12 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/5
Warloch
MR:2-00.5
58.9
4.1L
6th otr,1x1 1600,off,bttld solidly
FUSION REACTOR - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. Driver S Murtha was issued a warning.
W House
45 days
9th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/9
Scotlynn Crunch
MR:1-57.9
57.2
2.8L
Eased,5-3bk otr,angld,useful wd
O Thornley
19 days
8th up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2450m
Dead
7/8
Samvasa
MR:2-09.9
61.1
6.8L
Prkd,1x1,peeled tn,steady in mid
S Abernethy
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R39 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
5/6
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-57.2
58.5
5.1L
Eased,rear otr,impr inr,sound mrks
FUSION REACTOR - back from position at dispatch. Driver S Abernethy was issued with a warning.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Electric Lady(by Artiscape) [Better With Bourbon 14g(Bettor's Delight), Emmanuel 15g(Bettor's Delight), Rita Bonita 8m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M J Cameron, Eightstiks One Valley Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R M Woolford
- Comment:
- Good in last 2 runs & with any luck from 2nd row can show up late in the piece.

Starts
93
Wins
7
Seconds
12
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$107,458
Winning Stakes
$49,500
Win Dividend
$0.72
Place Dividend
$0.79
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 49 | 3 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 44 | 4 | 7 | Grass Wet | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 32 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 12 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 81 | 7 | 20 |
| Left | 93 | 7 | 23 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
6 days
31st up
4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3/4
Playing With Stars
MR:1-58.3
59.2
3.3L
4-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr,useful mid
K Cameron
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
6/3
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-03.3
59.6
3.3L
3 & 4-bk otr,off top,ran on soundly
K Cameron
7 days
29th up
4YO+ R40 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8/7
Prosperity
MR:2-02.4
58.2
7.9L
Chkd,10th otr,4bk bell,off,bttld on
STYLE COUNCIL - checked by a breaking runner after 150m.
K Cameron
7 days
28th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/11
Pioneer
MR:2-00.9
60.2
4.2L
Chkd,10th inr,off,6-bk otr,late wd
STYLE COUNCIL - checked by a breaking runner in the early stages.
K Cameron
2 days
27th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
8/9
Goodoldayz
MR:2-06.8
60.1
3.5L
3wd,prkd 1650,3bk otr,off tn,steady
FITZTHEBILL - hung inwards approaching the 1100m placing STYLE COUNCIL in restricted room momentarily.
K Cameron
9 days
26th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Country Gold
MR:2-06.4
58.8
2L
8th,4bk otr 1700,imprvd,tight 100
B Wilmott
10 days
25th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/4
Warloch
MR:2-00.5
58.9
0.4L
4th,left prkd 1600,game bid,denied
K Cameron
2 days
24th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/5
Nickel And Dime
MR:1-59.4
58.0
1.2L
Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,off,bold fin
STYLE COUNCIL - hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.
K Cameron
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Seaside Pond
MR:2-01.3
55.9
9L
Rough,7th,3bk otr,inr tn,steady
STYLE COUNCIL - fractious prior to the start. Reared as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 6 rn g Art Major-Sans Le Sou(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- Mrs J A Alfeld, Miss D S Alfeld, R J Alfeld
- Breeder:
- Brandelle Holdings Ltd
- Comment:
- Fought well at Tim back in Jan. Has been freshened and 2nd in recent trial. E/W.

Starts
19
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$31,586
Winning Stakes
$15,400
Win Dividend
$0.53
Place Dividend
$0.84
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 2 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Left | 19 | 2 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Alfeld
R37 to R63 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-04.1
58.0
R Alfeld
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Joyride(AUS)
MR:2-07.8
56.8
C DeFilippi
6 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/3
Lonnekers
MR:2-05.5
55.5
6.2L
Ld out,trld 2300,fght nicely in gap
SANS REPOS - driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the early stages.
R Alfeld
20 days
9th up
R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
7/5
Lonnekers
MR:2-05.6
59.6
16L
6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1750,drifting 500m
SANS REPOS - weakened final bend.
R Alfeld
9 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
6/3
Flying Bird
MR:2-00.4
56.4
8.2L
Soon 3bk inr,waited tn,short bid
SANS REPOS - driver R Alfeld will be spoken to regarding the manner he used his whip in the run home in the coming days.
R Alfeld
20 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Swift Guy
MR:2-05.2
58.6
0.5L
7th otr,1x1 2000,off 200,strong fin
R Alfeld
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 PACE Stand
2400m
Slushy
5/5
Coba Charged
MR:2-04.1
57.3
4.3L
8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,closed stoutly
SANS REPOS - raced wide from the 900m. Driver R Alfeld admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Alfeld's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 21 November 2025 (2 days).
R Alfeld
20 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2/2
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
3.1L
8th otr,4-bk,held up top,sound mrks
SANS REPOS - held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Shifted outwards near the 500m striking the sulky wheel of LAMARLI. Driver R Alfeld will be spoken to in the coming days.
R Alfeld
R35 to R66 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Here's Herbie
MR:2-09.1
59.1