NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 3

R May

7 days

9th up

4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

1/2

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-01.5

59.2

2.2L

5-6bk otr,3wd,ld 1200,fght,swampd

7 of 12

18 Jul 25

Race 9

R May

42 days

8th up

3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

6/6

The Coalman

MR:2-02.7

59.0

4.4L

Slow,5bk otr,7bk 800,imprvd inr

BAUTISTA - paced roughly racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

13 of 14

06 Jun 25

Race 9

R May

14 days

7th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Slushy

3/1

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-01.3

58.1

43L

Brk badly start,distanced after

BAUTISTA - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4 of 9

23 May 25

Race 5

R May

12 days

6th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

3/2

Elektra King

MR:2-02.0

58.7

3.5L

Trld-5bk inr,4bk,held up,cheeky inr

BAUTISTA - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

1 of 9

11 May 25

Race 6

O Thornley

14 days

5th up

4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

1700m

Good

6/5

Carbon

MR:1-55.2

56.8

Eased,rear otr,wdst tn,over the top

4 of 10

27 Apr 25

Race 9

R May

14 days

4th up

4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

5/4

Playing With Stars

MR:2-00.7

57.2

Eased,9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 950,stuck

4 of 12

13 Apr 25

Methven

Race 7

A Herlihy

7 days

3rd up

4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand

2400m

Good

6/6

Major Hipster

MR:2-04.5

58.7

2.4L

Brk,5th otr,1x1 1900,wd 400,stout

BAUTISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

1 of 13

06 Apr 25

Cheviot

Race 3

R May

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

4/3

Whatz My Choice

MR:2-02.8

58.3

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,off tn,cut ldrs bk

2 of 9

23 Mar 25

Waimate

Race 3

R May

112 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2000m

Dead

1/1

Mick Almighty

MR:2-10.7

59.2

2.3L

Slw,chkd,7th gap,4-bk inr,off,strng

BAUTISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the run home. Driver R May reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

4 of 5

15 Mar 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 4

NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Rockingood

6X146

Berrettini

R39

Front

Wilson House(J)

John Howe, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 br g Sportswriter-Midnight In Paris(by Christian Cullen) [I Am Adaline 9m(American Ideal), King Of Clay 7h(Sportswriter), Midnight Warrior 14g(Real Desire), Mrs Brown's Boy 12g(Real Desire), Nandolo 10g(Betterthancheddar), Watch That Man 6g(He's Watching)]
Owners:: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Breeder:: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Comment:: Fair effort last week after early work. This grade may suit more. Each way.

Starts 4

Wins 1

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $9,853

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $1.30

Place Dividend $0.48

	Starts	Wins		Starts	Wins
All Weather	4	1	All Weather Slushy	1	1
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	4	1	Distance	4	1
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0
Mobile	4	1	Standing	0	0
Left	4	1	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) neck 2-27.4

Race Starts

6 of 8

01 Aug 25

Race 10

W House

14 days

3rd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/6

Arden Seascape

MR:1-57.1

56.6

14L

5th,prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,steady

4 of 7

18 Jul 25

Race 1

R Close

14 days

2nd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/3

Miki Flybye

MR:1-57.9

57.4

6.5L

Gate spd,tld,trld,waitd,honest inr

1 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 3

R Close

210 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

3/3

Riptide

MR:1-59.7

57.9

Up,ld,trld 1500,off,dashd,held best

1 of 6

25 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Zeus Lightning

MR:2-01.9

56.6

1 of 7

18 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 4

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Riptide

MR:2-08.5

59.0

6 of 9

06 Dec 24

Race 10

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Artful Bromac

MR:1-58.4

58.7

14L

3-4bk otr,3wd,postd,felt pinch str

2 of 8

27 Nov 24

TRIAL

Race 2

R Close

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Maggie Q

MR:2-02.2

57.2

1 of 8

21 Nov 24

WORKOUT

Race 8

R Close

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Zendaya

MR:2-10.8

60.6

817702

Motor Mouth

R39

Front

Devon Dolan(J)

Joseph Gray, West Melton

Breeding:: 8 b g Sportswriter-Blah Blah Blah(by Christian Cullen) [Please Shuddup 10g(Auckland Reactor), Soapbox 12m(Santanna Blue Chip), Talkin Unowhat 7g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: J M Gray, D O'Neill
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Gear:: BL-Off
Comment:: Hauled in after showing gate speed on Sunday. May opt for similar. Place.

Starts 112

Wins 10

Seconds 13

Thirds 13

Lifetime Stakes $112,241

Winning Stakes $57,200

Win Dividend $0.89

Place Dividend $1.06

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	68	3	19	All Weather Slushy	9	0	5
Grass	44	7	7	Grass Wet	13	3	2
Course	42	1	15	Distance	54	5	15
Favourite	8	2	1	2nd Favourite	9	1	4
Mobile	92	8	22	Standing	20	2	4
Left	112	10	26	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	1	Fresh30	7	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/21 Waimate NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-40.2
	12/21 Methven 3YO+ R45 to R48, R49 & R51 with cond. MO 2300m (12) neck 3-04.7
	10/22 Methven 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE INV J 1609m (7) head 2-02.1
	12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R39 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (4) 1/2 neck 2-38
	08/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-28.3
	09/23 Methven 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 3 1/2 lengths 1-57.7
	12/23 Ashburton 3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 2 lengths 2-03.2
	02/24 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1950m (9) 1/2 head 2-27.9
	12/24 Geraldine 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE 1850m (4) 1 length 2-18.5
	06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 2000m (U2) neck 2-35.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 6

03 Aug 25

Race 1

W Frost

9 days

67th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

6/6

Major Performer

MR:1-59.7

58.4

1.7L

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages when leading.

12 of 14

25 Jul 25

Race 10

R Close

7 days

66th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

13/13

Carbon

MR:1-59.2

58.0

13L

Prkd-5bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,ok

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages.

7 of 10

18 Jul 25

Race 6

R Close

19 days

65th up

3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/8

Rockingood

MR:1-58.3

56.5

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,honest in gap

MOTOR MOUTH - driver R Close advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the run home. Locked wheels briefly with an inside runner which shifted outwards near the 50m.

7 of 13

29 Jun 25

Race 4

S Tomlinson

7 days

64th up

3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/8

Moonlite Blood

MR:2-00.5

58.3

3.2L

Ld out,3-bk 1550,bttld solidly mrks

1 of 9

22 Jun 25

Race 7

R Close

9 days

63rd up

3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand

2000m

Good

7/6

Almighty Clever

MR:2-05.0

57.7

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 650,chall,tough

8 of 10

13 Jun 25

Race 1

C Sharpe

5 days

62nd up

5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV.D

1980m

Good

9/9

Almighty Clever

MR:2-03.0

57.9

3.4L

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tried hard wd

MOTOR MOUTH - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

7 of 11

08 Jun 25

Race 8

S Iremonger

21 days

61st up

3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand

2600m

Easy

8/7

Star Magic

MR:2-02.6

58.1

20L

10th,6-bk inr,5-bk,held up,bt slows

There was a delay to the start due to MOTOR MOUTH becoming fractious and rearing on several occasions. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

3 of 9

18 May 25

Race 4

S Iremonger

7 days

60th up

5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

9/9

Not Over

MR:2-01.7

59.2

2.1L

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

9 of 9

11 May 25

Race 8

S Iremonger

4 days

59th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/6

Topaz

MR:1-58.5

57.6

18L

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

6 of 12

07 May 25

Race 5

S Iremonger

7 days

58th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Hes Santas Excuse

MR:1-59.4

59.7

3.1L

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

442233

Jukebox Gypsy

R40

Front

Gerard O'Reilly

Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 4 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Gypsy's Choice(by Live Or Die)
Owners:: W A Hyndman, Mrs C M Hyndman, J M Skilling, Terranova Racing No.2 Syndicate
Breeder:: W A Hyndman
Comment:: A model of consistency recently & gets a slight softening in grade. Chance.

Starts 26

Wins 1

Seconds 3

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $30,946

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $0.15

Place Dividend $0.90

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	21	1	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	5	0	1	Grass Wet	2	0	0
Course	16	1	5	Distance	16	1	3
Favourite	1	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	1	0
Mobile	26	1	8	Standing	0	0	0
Left	26	1	8	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14

25 Jul 25

Race 10

G O'Reilly

7 days

15th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/6

Carbon

MR:1-59.2

58.0

2.3L

3-4bk inr,angld out 300,smart mid

JUKEBOX GYPSY - paced roughly shortly after the start when crowded by an outside runner.

3 of 10

18 Jul 25

Race 6

G O'Reilly

19 days

14th up

3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Rockingood

MR:1-58.3

56.5

3.1L

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

2 of 14

29 Jun 25

Race 8

G O'Reilly

7 days

13th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/7

Tremendous Sensation

MR:1-58.7

57.5

0.9L

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,strong effort

2 of 10

22 Jun 25

Race 5

G O'Reilly

7 days

12th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Beverley Courtney

MR:2-00.1

56.9

0.9L

Nice trip otr,wd 400,closed stoutly

4 of 10

15 Jun 25

Race 8

G O'Reilly

7 days

11th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

4/4

Happy Harper

MR:2-00.6

58.7

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 975m,stout on inr

4 of 9

08 Jun 25

Race 10

G O'Reilly

7 days

10th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

4/3

Stephs Boy

MR:1-59.0

57.2

9.4L

4th inr,4-bk 1700,held up,solid gap

JUKEBOX GYPSY - shifted inwards after 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3 of 14

01 Jun 25

Race 4

G O'Reilly

7 days

9th up

4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

6/5

Times Are A Changin

MR:1-59.0

58.1

1.2L

8th inr,4-bk,off,closed strongly wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - held up early in the run home.

4 of 8

25 May 25

Timaru

Race 1

G O'Reilly

23 days

8th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2050m

Good

4/2

Cheer The Captain

MR:2-00.1

57.5

4.5L

3rd inr,4-bk 1600,held up,tidy mrks

8 of 13

02 May 25

Race 3

G O'Reilly

7 days

7th up

3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

3/3

Crusher Lou

MR:2-01.0

57.4

10L

Soon 3bk inr,flat 350,1-paced inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort.

7 of 12

25 Apr 25

Race 4

G O'Reilly

4 days

6th up

3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/3

Sweet Raine

MR:1-56.9

56.8

6.2L

3wd,prkd,ld,3bk inr,waitd,fair inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide early.

Bettor Than Lizzy

R40

Front

Carter Dalgety(J)

Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 br f Bettor's Delight-Dizzy Miss Lizzy(by Changeover)
Owners:: P F W Boag, Mrs K P Boag
Breeder:: P F W Boag, Mrs K P Boag
Comment:: Chased a smart one gamely last week. Has breeding & speed to take her close.

Starts 2

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $10,575

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $7.25

Place Dividend $2.35

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	2	1	1	All Weather Slushy	1	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	2	1	1	Distance	2	1	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	1
Mobile	2	1	1	Standing	0	0	0
Left	2	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	1	1	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-27.4

Race Starts

2 of 8

01 Aug 25

Race 10

C Dalgety

28 days

2nd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/2

Arden Seascape

MR:1-57.1

56.6

4.7L

Gate spd,ld,trld,off tn,tried hard

1 of 10

04 Jul 25

Race 4

C Dalgety

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

5/6

Arden Seascape

MR:1-59.7

58.5

8th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,swoopd,just

2 of 6

25 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 4

C Dalgety

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

This Time

MR:1-58.3

3 of 7

18 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 4

C Dalgety

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Berrettini

MR:2-08.5

59.0

6 of 6

10 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 3

C Dalgety

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

Kowhai Star

MR:2-07.2

58.1

2 of 3

27 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 1

C Dalgety

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Bettors Anvil

MR:2-07.4

59.2

4 of 6

21 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 6

C Dalgety

2YO R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Forever Dream

MR:2-02.3

57.7

6 of 7

13 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 5

C Dalgety

2YO Fillies R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Spicey Crunch

MR:2-06.2

59.5

Riptide

R40

Front

Tim Williams

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Breeding:: 3 b g Art Major-Bettor Think Twice(by Bettor's Delight) [Double Jeopardy 4h(Captaintreacherous), Storm 8m(Art Major), Tsunami 7m(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:: Stonewall Stud Ltd, S J Corps
Breeder:: D J Fleming, Mrs W L Fleming
Comment:: Made quick work of his maiden status. Has the game to measure up here.

Starts 2

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $11,125

Winning Stakes $8,800

Win Dividend $0.75

Place Dividend $1.10

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	2	1	1	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	2	1	1	Distance	1	0	1
Favourite	2	1	1	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	1	0	1	Standing	1	1	0
Left	2	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	1	0	1	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) neck 3-23.4

Race Starts

1 of 6

18 Jul 25

Race 4

T Williams

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

1/1

Mystic Magic

MR:2-05.8

57.1

5th,prkd,ld 1900,set terms,did best

Connections advised Stewards on 22 July that RIPTIDE has had its hock treated since last racing.

2 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 3

T Williams

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

1/1

Berrettini

MR:1-59.7

57.9

0.4L

Trld-3bk inr,held up,smart up inr

RIPTIDE - paced roughly in the run home.

2 of 7

18 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 4

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Berrettini

MR:2-08.5

59.0

1 of 7

23 Jan 25

TRIAL

Race 5

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Maxi Jazz

MR:2-01.8

57.5

4 of 5

07 Jan 25

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 4

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Captainess

MR:2-02.9

56.6

7 of 7

17 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

T Chmiel

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Always Bee Gee

MR:2-03.0

57.3

5 of 5

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 4

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Louretta

MR:2-04.1

59.4

4 of 7

26 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 3

T Williams

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Moonlite

MR:2-02.6

58.8

357164

Quicker Than Quick

R43

Front

Blair Orange

Graham Court, West Melton

Breeding:: 4 b g Lazarus-Beyond Belief(by Shadow Play) [Boyzone 2c(Poster Boy), Terror Eyes 7g(Terror To Love)]
Owner:: H H Sullivan
Breeder:: Pinelea Farm Limited
Comment:: Tidy enough when clear here last week. Honest campaigner. Multiples.

Starts 26

Wins 2

Seconds 3

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $32,158

Winning Stakes $15,675

Win Dividend $1.11

Place Dividend $0.92

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	22	1	6	All Weather Slushy	5	1	2
Grass	4	1	1	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	16	1	3	Distance	20	2	4
Favourite	3	0	1	2nd Favourite	4	1	0
Mobile	18	1	3	Standing	8	1	4
Left	26	2	7	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	4	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1950m (5) neck 2-31
	07/25 NZ Metro R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11

01 Aug 25

Race 9

R Butt

14 days

24th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Good

8/9

Caught The Eye

MR:2-00.5

58.3

Led,trld,3bk 900,off tn,sound inr

6 of 10

18 Jul 25

Race 6

S Ottley

7 days

23rd up

3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Rockingood

MR:1-58.3

56.5

6.9L

4bk otr,up,prkd 800,askd,peakd 150

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced wide early. Crowded by an outside runner late in the run home.

1 of 7

11 Jul 25

Race 9

S Ottley

7 days

22nd up

R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

5/5

Donttelltheboys

MR:1-59.6

57.1

4bk inr,1x1 1300,off,unleashed best

7 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 5

S Thornley

47 days

21st up

with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Slushy

5/6

Rockingood

MR:2-00.8

57.2

46L

4th,4bk inr,green,4bk otr,faded 500

QUICKER THAN QUICK - over-raced early and middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000m. Weakened final bend. Driver S Thornley advised the gelding had over-raced and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5 of 13

18 May 25

Race 6

B Orange

7 days

20th up

3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE Stand

2000m

Slushy

2/1

Waikaka

MR:2-02.5

58.6

5.4L

9th otr,5-bk,wd 900,3rd top,outfin

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards throughout the run home.

3 of 9

11 May 25

Race 6

H Orange

16 days

19th up

4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

1700m

Good

3/3

Bautista

MR:1-55.2

56.8

0.4L

6th otr,1x1 1250,off top,strong bid

3 of 11

25 Apr 25

Race 8

G O'Reilly

4 days

18th up

Up to R50 with cond. PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

3/3

Deadline

MR:2-02.1

57.2

2.9L

Up,prkd,ld,trld 1800,honest inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards final bend losing ground.

2 of 13

21 Apr 25

Banks Pen

Race 10

B Orange

22 days

17th up

3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Slushy

3/3

Major Hipster

MR:2-01.3

57.7

2.7L

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,chased best

2 of 10

30 Mar 25

Race 6

S Thornley

14 days

16th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D Stand

2000m

Good

1/1

Hi Hopes

MR:2-02.4

58.1

1.3L

Ld,trld 1800,thru,chased boldly inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced inside a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

2 of 12

16 Mar 25

Banks Pen

Race 9

B Orange

14 days

15th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand

2170m

Dead

8/9

She's Tough

MR:2-04.0

59.9

1.1L

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1,prkd 800,gritty bid

8215677Toby Tom B

211698

Whyamihere

R38

Front

Colin DeFilippi

Bruce Hutton, Greendale

Breeding:: 3 b g Sky Major-Whyamibettor(by Bettor's Delight) [In Chevron We Trust 8g(Art Major), My Ultimate Johnny 6g(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:: J R Durston, Mrs K Durston
Breeder:: D J Pearce, Mrs A R Pearce
Gear:: BL-On
Comment:: Battling efforts in last two outings & no love in the draw here. Rough odds.

Starts 6

Wins 2

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $17,738

Winning Stakes $15,125

Win Dividend $0.63

Place Dividend $0.85

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	6	2	1	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	4	1	0	Distance	5	1	1
Favourite	2	2	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	6	2	1	Standing	0	0	0
Left	6	2	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	1	0	1	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	06/25 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-59.1
	06/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 neck 2-28.9

Race Starts

8 of 12

27 Jul 25

Race 6

R May

9 days

6th up

3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/10

Irish Dream

MR:1-58.0

57.1

9.7L

Eased,rear inr,4bk,held up,bttld on

WHYAMIHERE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

9 of 10

18 Jul 25

Race 6

J Curtin

21 days

5th up

3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Rockingood

MR:1-58.3

56.5

8.9L

Cght prkd,1x1 800,off,no kick str

6 of 7

27 Jun 25

Race 10

J Curtin

14 days

4th up

3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

4/4

Amass

MR:1-57.7

58.3

8.2L

6th,1x1 1500,rear tn,no kick mid

WHYAMIHERE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Curtin. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

1 of 8

13 Jun 25

Race 12

J Curtin

12 days

3rd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/1

Tuppence

MR:2-01.0

58.0

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,ld 200,held

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 800m.

1 of 13

01 Jun 25

Race 3

J Curtin

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

1/1

Ultimate Perfection

MR:2-00.0

57.5

7th otr,1x1,wd 1000,prkd,too strong

WHYAMIHERE - driver J Curtin had difficulty activating the removable deafeners early in the run home.

2 of 12

25 May 25

Timaru

Race 7

J Curtin

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2050m

Good

4/4

Lochdarragh

MR:2-00.6

59.4

1.3L

Wd mid,rolled to ld 1300,gunned dwn

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide early.

3 of 7

22 Apr 25

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 2

J Curtin

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Arden Seascape

MR:2-03.2

58.8

2 of 8

17 Apr 25

WORKOUT

Race 11

J Curtin

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Take It Or Leave It

MR:2-09.8

59.0

1 of 2

29 Mar 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 6

J Curtin

MOB. PACE

2400m

Lynskey

MR:2-20.8

68.9

4 of 6

17 Feb 25

WORKOUT

Race 9

B Orange

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Jumal

MR:2-07.0

60.1

635265

Sophia Bromac

R43

Front

Leo O'Reilly

Mark Smolenski, Rangiora

Breeding:: 7 br m He's Watching-Life Of Luxury(by Live Or Die) [Itsbeenforever 11g(Mach Three), Kardashian 5m(Vincent(AUS)), Lancelot Bromac 15h(Art Major)]
Owners:: M J Smolenski, Mrs C F Smolenski
Breeder:: Bromac Lodge Limited
Comment:: Cheeky late along the markers last week. Always tremendous Top3/4 bait.

Starts 133

Wins 11

Seconds 20

Thirds 17

Lifetime Stakes $162,584

Winning Stakes $75,900

Win Dividend $0.52

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	91	10	20	All Weather Slushy	10	1	3
Grass	42	1	17	Grass Wet	11	0	7
Course	73	8	14	Distance	66	3	21
Favourite	17	4	8	2nd Favourite	12	2	6
Mobile	110	9	34	Standing	23	2	3
Left	133	11	37	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	1	0	Fresh30	4	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) head 3-24.4
	07/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6(10m)) 1/2 head 3-18.9
	11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R47 to R49 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-31.4
	02/22 Ashburton Up to & including R50 F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (1) head 2-04.5
	06/23 NZ Metro R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2600m (U1) head 3-12.3
	07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE 2600m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-14.4
	10/24 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (10) neck 3-17.4
	12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (U1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.4
	01/25 Nelson HRC R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2400m (U1) 3 lengths 3-00
	02/25 NZ Metro R35 to R42 MOB. PACE 1980m (U1) head 2-27.9
	04/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2600m (U1) 1/2 neck 3-15.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12

01 Aug 25

Race 1

L O'Reilly

5 days

44th up

3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

10/10

Joyride(AUS)

MR:1-56.8

58.4

3.2L

3-5bk inr,5bk otr,held up,good inr

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

6 of 11

27 Jul 25

Race 7

R Harrison

7 days

43rd up

3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

4/3

Mystery Beach

MR:2-03.7

57.5

8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,bttld away

2 of 6

20 Jul 25

Race 3

R Harrison

7 days

42nd up

4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Fast

4/4

Didjaseemiki

MR:2-00.3

58.1

0.3L

Eased,rear inr,off,wd tn,strong bid

5 of 8

13 Jul 25

Race 5

R Harrison

9 days

41st up

R41 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

2600m

Fast

4/3

Action Major

MR:2-00.6

57.5

4.9L

Eased,chkd rear 400,6th,bttld clsr

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing ground.

3 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 9

R Harrison

19 days

40th up

3YO+ R45 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

8/8

Classie Linc

MR:2-02.4

57.6

3.7L

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

3 of 6

25 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 6

M Smolenski

R45 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Chicago Bear

MR:2-00.9

57.1

6 of 9

15 Jun 25

Race 10

J R Dunn

7 days

39th up

3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

6/6

Betting Sensation

MR:2-01.2

58.5

7th inr,prkd 1800,chkd,wd,prkd,wknd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

9 of 14

08 Jun 25

Race 7

J R Dunn

9 days

38th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

7/6

Rena

MR:1-59.2

60.5

3.9L

6 & 7-bk mrks,off,sound mid,no gaps

SOPHIA BROMAC - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

5 of 8

30 May 25

Race 8

R Harrison

7 days

37th up

3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/5

Celestial Sea

MR:2-00.2

57.7

2.1L

6th inr,5-bk,off,unwound well wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages.

5 of 8

23 May 25

Race 9