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Meeting: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FEATURE MEETING (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FEATURE MEETING)
Last updated 11/04/2025 at 17:51 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY "WHAT THE HILL" TROT

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R57, 2600m

 

For R40 to R60 3yo-&-older trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: The Present Maker: BL-Off    Legend
1
2101X0
  R52
1
Front
Ricky May
Darryn Simpson, Motukarara
Breeding:
5 br m Majestic Son-Letz Hope(by Pegasus Spur) [Maestoso 6h(Majestic Son), Zigzagzoo 8g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
D J Cousins, Mrs S A Cousins
Breeder:
H D Sefonte, Mrs N R Sefonte
Comment:
Gait a work in progress when resuming 23 Mar. Moves to front line. Upset.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $19,468
Winning Stakes $12,650
Win Dividend $1.57
Place Dividend $1.33
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather823All Weather Slushy000
Grass200Grass Wet200
Course100Distance621
Favourite1102nd Favourite101
Mobile000Standing1023
Left1023Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (2) 2 lengths 3-27.4
 09/24 Timaru with cond. TROT 2600m (8) head 3-26.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12
23 Mar 25
Race  7
R May
175 days
1st up
3YO+ R44 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
2
9/9
Silverlinings
MR:2-11.2
60.0
7.7L
12th,7bk inr 1200,off,rough,bt slws
OUR EVIE RAE - lay inwards rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver R May reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.
5 of  5
09 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R May
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2
Black Billie Gee
MR:2-04.2
59.2
 
3 of  7
03 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  10
R May
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Moa Mojito
MR:2-08.5
59.1
 
1 of 13
29 Sep 24
Race  5
R May
7 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
5/5
Opawa Peak
MR:2-07.8
60.5
 
9th,4-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,unleashd wd
12 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  3
R May
7 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
3
4/4
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-09.0
61.5
34L
Soon prkd,brief look tn then brk
OUR EVIE RAE - broke early in the run home checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
1 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  1
R May
14 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
1/1
Tessamae
MR:2-08.3
61.8
 
5th,into 1x1 bell,trail 600,too big
OUR EVIE RAE - driver R May reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
2 of  9
01 Sep 24
Race  3
R May
79 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
4/4
Cyclone Zion W
MR:2-04.8
60.3
6.8L
Dist 4th,up,3rd 800,off,tried hard
3 of  8
20 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  7
R May
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Rose Isle
MR:2-11.1
59.6
 
8 of 12
14 Jun 24
Race  2
R Cameron
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
7/5
Forgiveness
MR:2-06.1
61.5
15L
Slow,detachd,5bk otr,honest wd
OUR EVIE RAE - slow to begin.
2 of 15
02 Jun 24
Race  1
R Cameron
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
9/6
Dark Ghana
MR:2-07.0
58.9
2.5L
Slow,9th,3bk otr,off wdst,unwound
OUR EVIE RAE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
  
2
021117
  R52
2
Front
Tim Williams
Don Burrows, Balcairn
Breeding:
9 gr m Majestic Son-Tuinfro(by Sundon) [Noah Magnific 7m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Dr P M A Burrows
Breeder:
S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Mrs P M A Burrows
Comment:
Couldn't go on after leading 04 Apr & stays in a similar grade tonight. Combos.
Colours
Starts 88
Wins 8
Seconds 9
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $81,943
Winning Stakes $45,925
Win Dividend $0.84
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5327All Weather Slushy200
Grass3565Grass Wet522
Course3225Distance1210
Favourite7122nd Favourite1334
Mobile3827Standing5065
Left88812Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-17.2
 03/22 Waimate with cond. TROT 2000m (U3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-43.5
 04/22 NZ Metro Up to & including R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1/2 head 2-28.9
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT 2170m (U1) 3 1/2 lengths 2-56.5
 12/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-28.6
 02/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 TROT 2170m (U3) 1/2 head 2-50.9
 03/25 Rangiora R35 to R42 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-27
 03/25 Waimate 3YO+ R44 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT 2000m (7) 3/4 length 2-43.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 10
04 Apr 25
Race  8
S Thornley
12 days
10th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
3/3
Cormoran Strike
MR:1-59.1
60.0
18L
Gate spd,ld,askd 400,swallowd up
1 of 12
23 Mar 25
Race  7
S Thornley
21 days
9th up
3YO+ R44 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
7
3/3
Torvi
MR:2-11.2
60.0
 
Quickly to ld,dictated,held bravely
1 of  9
02 Mar 25
Race  6
S Thornley
14 days
8th up
R35 to R42 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
1/1
Prince Teka
MR:2-08.1
61.1
 
Wd,into trail 2200,thru,breezed by
SILVERLININGS - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
1 of 13
16 Feb 25
Race  4
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U3
2/3
Illegal Alien
MR:2-06.7
59.8
 
Wd,prkd,into ld 1650,tckld,too game
2 of 11
09 Feb 25
Race  5
S Thornley
49 days
6th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U3
9/9
Dem Bones Dem Bones
MR:2-09.3
60.8
1L
Bk wd,quickly to ld 2000,gunned dwn
12 of 12
22 Dec 24
Race  6
J Morrison
9 days
5th up
2YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
5
7/7
Markthewarrior
MR:2-01.0
59.8
71L
Gate spd,led,brk 900,no hope after
SILVERLININGS - broke near the 900m losing all chance.
10 of 14
13 Dec 24
Race  3
B Hope
6 days
4th up
R35 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
14/14
Styx Jewel
MR:2-00.2
60.2
16L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 750,1-paced mid
SILVERLININGS - held up briefly leaving the final bend.
8 of 14
07 Dec 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
3 days
3rd up
R35 to R39 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
U2
8/12
Dancing Glenis
MR:2-04.8
61.0
7L
3wd,prkd 1300,ld 600,felt pinch
SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Lay inwards leaving the final bend having to be corrected by its driver.
12 of 14
04 Dec 24
Race  6
S Thornley
3 days
2nd up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
U1
11/11
Granny Rose
MR:2-05.2
60.2
22L
3wd,3bk otr 1300,3wd tn,flat,brk
SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Broke in the run home losing all chance.
9 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  4
S Thornley
200 days
1st up
R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
9/10
Rachmaninov
MR:2-06.8
60.5
12L
Brk,5bk otr,well bk tn,plugged
SILVERLININGS - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
  
3
51X294
  R55
3
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Volstead-The Earth Moved(by Monarchy) [Crazy N Love 8m(Love You), Mr Love 6g(Love You), Torvi 5m(Love You)]
Owners:
G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope
Breeder:
G P Hope
Comment:
Tried hard last week in a strongr grade. Brief stand start stats but keep onside
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $64,643
Winning Stakes $31,350
Win Dividend $0.76
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1634All Weather Slushy100
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course1434Distance300
Favourite3102nd Favourite211
Mobile1433Standing301
Left1734Right000
Fresh90411Fresh30302

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 1/2 length 2-33.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1 length 2-31
 12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  6
04 Apr 25
Race  1
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
3/3
Mr Love
MR:1-58.7
57.8
4L
Soon trld,waited,honest up inr
9 of 15
28 Mar 25
Race  5
B Hope
7 days
2nd up
R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/4
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.5
58.0
8L
Brk,13th,6bk inr,off tn,steady inr
FREYA - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing ground.
2 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  6
B Hope
98 days
1st up
R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
4/4
Kawhi
MR:2-01.2
57.8
0.1L
Found,1x1,off,chased,led,nabbd
1 of  6
13 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  10
B Hope
 
R36 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Downtown Orlando
MR:2-10.0
59.2
 
2 of  2
06 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  10
R Butt
 
R57 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Mr Love
MR:2-04.6
58.6
 
1 of 11
13 Dec 24
Race  8
B Hope
7 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
4/1
Muscle Sass
MR:2-02.5
60.1
 
Prkd,ld 1150,kept trucking in front
5 of 12
06 Dec 24
Race  5
B Hope
7 days
10th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
6
7/9
Keayang Zahara
MR:2-01.9
56.4
18L
Prkd,1x1 1800,3bk,off,honest
4 of 11
29 Nov 24
Race  8
B Hope
14 days
9th up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
9/8
Keayang Zahara
MR:2-02.2
59.0
6.2L
Thru,3bk inr,off tn,honest wd
2 of  5
21 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  6
B Hope
 
R45 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
Bluey
MR:2-07.2
59.8
 
6 of 14
15 Nov 24
Race  1
B Hope
18 days
8th up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
9/8
Royal Del
MR:2-01.9
60.2
6.9L
6bk inr-otr,3wd cvr,off,steady mid
FREYA - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.
  
4
02269X
  R55
4
Front
Kimberly Butt
Kimberly Butt, Leeston
Breeding:
6 b g Love You-Prestine(by Sundon)
Owners:
Mrs J A Butt, Miss K A Butt
Breeder:
Mrs J A Butt
Comment:
Great fresh record & won a grass workout 29 Mar. Should have supporters.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $53,495
Winning Stakes $26,950
Win Dividend $0.46
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2848All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course2126Distance1534
Favourite6332nd Favourite311
Mobile1013Standing1835
Left2848Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-34.9
 11/22 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.7
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 07/24 NZ Metro Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-28.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
29 Mar 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
K Butt
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
2
A Quiet Girl
MR:2-31.0
68.7
 
4 of  5
20 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  9
J Cox
 
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5
Frazzled
MR:2-05.3
59.6
 
9 of 12
27 Dec 24
Race  8
J Cox
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R50 to R73 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
4
2/3
Majestic Love
MR:2-04.6
61.4
33L
3rd,shffld pegs,last,batld rear
MASTER CLASS - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
6 of 14
20 Dec 24
Race  4
K Butt
14 days
13th up
R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
1
3/3
Sheza Gift
MR:2-05.3
61.6
3.7L
4-5pegs,no room,out 2 late,tidy
MASTER CLASS - trainer K Butt was warned for failing to have the correct colours available. Held up leaving the final bend only obtaining clear racing room passing the 100m. Driver K Butt reported she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.
2 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  9
K Butt
7 days
12th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
2/3
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-01.6
57.4
1.8L
Led,trld 1800,thru,off,solid mid
MASTER CLASS - lay outwards early in the run home and was unable to utilise the passing lane despite the efforts of driver K Butt.
2 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
K Butt
17 days
11th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
12/10
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
3.7L
Prkd,led,trld 1200,thru,chased inr
MASTER CLASS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room. Driver K Butt was issued a warning. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.
12 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
K Butt
25 days
10th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
3
13/13
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
26L
Slow,8bk otr,3wd cvr,battld inr
MASTER CLASS - hung inwards and struck track markers when weakening rounding the final bend.
13 of 14
18 Oct 24
Race  11
K Butt
15 days
9th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12
8/10
Cormoran Strike
MR:2-00.5
58.4
22L
4-5bk otr,3-4wd,postd,gone tn
MASTER CLASS - over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
6 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  8
K Butt
6 days
8th up
4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
7/7
Confessional
MR:2-03.0
60.0
6.7L
8-7th,5bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up
MASTER CLASS - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
7 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
K Butt
63 days
7th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
4/4
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
17L
Prkd,no cvr,felt pinch 300,wilted
MASTER CLASS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
  
5
357683
  R51
5
Front
Blair Orange
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
7 b g Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Grace 5m(Royal Aspirations), Royal Gypsy 4m(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Had the run to suit for honest 3rd here on Sunday. Grade suits. Consider.
Colours
Starts 117
Wins 11
Seconds 10
Thirds 17
Lifetime Stakes $150,536
Winning Stakes $78,650
Win Dividend $0.92
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather88718All Weather Slushy610
Grass2949Grass Wet520
Course73613Distance74518
Favourite5022nd Favourite2067
Mobile1923Standing98924
Left1171127Right000
Fresh90502Fresh30811

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 3/4 length 3-00.3
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R49, with cond. TROT 1700m (15) 1/2 neck 2-15.5
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49, R50 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.9
 09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) 1/2 neck 2-30
 05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-20.9
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2810m (2(15m)) 3/4 length 3-47.8
 03/23 Westport R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) nose 3-32.1
 04/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-20.3
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  9
06 Apr 25
Race  10
B Orange
9 days
72nd up
3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/4
Helloveamoment
MR:2-06.0
59.1
2L
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard
8 of 15
28 Mar 25
Race  5
B Orange
7 days
71st up
R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
9/8
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.5
58.0
3.2L
4th,4bk inr,off,few gaps,sound
ROYAL DEL - held up over the concluding stages.
6 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  6
R May
12 days
70th up
R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
10/10
Kawhi
MR:2-01.2
57.8
4.7L
Soon 3bk otr,angld,tried hard wd
ROYAL DEL - broke briefly leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.
7 of 11
09 Mar 25
Race  10
S Thornley
2 days
69th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
8/10
Franco Josiah
MR:2-06.9
60.2
25L
Prkd,brk disp ld 2000,buried,no zip
ROYAL DEL - broke near the 1900m losing ground. Weakened final bend.
5 of 10
07 Mar 25
Race  10
S Thornley
5 days
68th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
7/8
Maui
MR:2-07.2
59.4
2.7L
Trld,left in ld,trld 1300,thru,fght
3 of 12
02 Mar 25
Race  9
B Orange
10 days
67th up
R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Paris Prince
MR:2-09.0
61.6
1.4L
8th inr,off,rough,wd cvr,prkd,game
ROYAL DEL - broke briefly passing the 1250m.
8 of 11
20 Feb 25
Race  7
S Thornley
6 days
66th up
R52 to R56 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
3/4
One El
MR:2-04.2
58.9
3.3L
6th,1x1-4bk otr,off tn,imprvd wd
4 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  9
R May
8 days
65th up
R52 to R59 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
2/3
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-04.9
58.3
3.8L
1x1,prkd 800,askd tn,fght,peakd
2 of  9
06 Feb 25
Race  9
B Orange
6 days
64th up
R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Rachmaninov
MR:2-09.5
60.9
0.2L
Chkd & brk early,prkd 5th,ld,nutted
ROYAL DEL - checked and broke rounding the first bend losing ground.
12 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
C DeFilippi
7 days
63rd up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
9
6/6
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
36L
Slow,6bk inr,4-5bk otr,wd cvr,brk
ROYAL DEL - raced wide from the 700m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Broke near the 300m losing all chance.
  
6
096622
  R50
6
Front
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
Breeding:
7 b m Muscle Mass-Isa Smiling(by Pegasus Spur) [Quik Sharnie 6m(Quaker Jet), Sherry Hill 4m(What The Hill)]
Owners:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, Mrs M A Plane
Breeder:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, Mrs M A Plane
Comment:
Doesn't win out of turn here, but recent form is tempting. Place prospect.
Colours
Starts 92
Wins 9
Seconds 5
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $100,736
Winning Stakes $54,300
Win Dividend $0.76
Place Dividend $1.13
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather72614All Weather Slushy401
Grass2033Grass Wet100
Course2214Distance3756
Favourite1102nd Favourite320
Mobile1201Standing80916
Left85916Right701
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/21 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (5) 1 length 2-58
 06/22 WaikBoP 3YO+, R42 with cond. TROT 2700m (6) head 3-33.4
 02/23 Oamaru R35 to R41 TROT 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-26
 05/23 Timaru R35 to R50, R51 to R54 with cond. SpecHc 2600m (3(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-23.6
 01/24 Marlb HRC R35 to R37 TROT 2400m (1) nose 3-16
 01/24 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R41 to R49 TROT 2400m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 3-19
 08/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT 2600m (8) 3 1/2 lengths 3-26.9
 01/25 Rangiora R35 to R44, with cond. TROT 2600m (7) 8 1/4 lengths 3-28.5
 01/25 Marlb HRC R35 to R50 TROT 2400m (4) 3 3/4 lengths 3-15.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  6
30 Mar 25
Race  1
O Thornley
9 days
82nd up
3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/1
Rachmaninov
MR:2-06.0
60.5
0.7L
Ld out,trld 2200,thru,closed boldly
2 of 15
21 Mar 25
Race  4
O Thornley
7 days
81st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
10
11/10
The Present Maker
MR:2-02.0
59.4
6.3L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,gd
MM SUNSHINE - held up until late in the run home.
6 of 14
14 Mar 25
Race  10
R Holmes
9 days
80th up
R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
14/14
Paris Prince
MR:2-02.4
59.5
14L
Ld bid,trld,4bk inr,held up,imprvd
MM SUNSHINE - weakened final bend.
6 of  8
05 Mar 25
Race  8
G Thornley
13 days
79th up
R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
8/8
Who's Queen
MR:2-05.8
57.7
3L
4th,parkd 2000,fght on,fadd late
9 of 11
20 Feb 25
Race  7
R Holmes
6 days
78th up
R52 to R56 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
11/11
One El
MR:2-04.2
58.9
3.8L
4th,4bk inr,held up,off,steady mid
MM SUNSHINE - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 900m.
10 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  9
R Holmes
14 days
77th up
R52 to R59 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
10/10
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-04.9
58.3
65L
Up,trld 2300,brk 900,distanced
MM SUNSHINE - broke near the 900m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
6 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
R Holmes
12 days
76th up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
13/13
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
5.9L
Trld-4bk inr,5-4bk,held up,steady
10 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  8
R Holmes
2 days
75th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2850m
Good
4
6/5
Helloveamoment
MR:2-08.4
61.5
8.5L
Up,ld 2200,flat tyre tn,swampd 150
NELLIE DOYLE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and struck the sulky wheel of MM SUNSHINE near the 300m which punctured and broke crowding an outside runner and losing ground. Driver B Orange admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
1 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  12
R Holmes
16 days
74th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
3/4
What The Bell
MR:2-10.9
59.3
 
Strght to ld,set terms,dashd away
MM SUNSHINE - removable gear not activated due to having the field covered.
1 of 12
01 Jan 25
Race  4
R Holmes
10 days
73rd up
R35 to R44, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
7
4/2
Royal Grace
MR:2-09.0
60.4
 
Up,ld 2200,kickd tn,thrashed them
MM SUNSHINE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Holmes advised that after gaining the lead early in the race the horse had been suited by being able to dictate terms in front.
  
7
01X041
  R53
7
Front
Craig Ferguson
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b g Volstead-Arya(by Angus Hall)
Owners:
T G Casey, Ms K Marriott
Breeder:
T G Casey
Comment:
Got the job done at Rangiora but this field feels a bit deeper. Adds to puzzle.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $16,478
Winning Stakes $12,925
Win Dividend $0.93
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather620All Weather Slushy000
Grass201Grass Wet100
Course100Distance210
Favourite2202nd Favourite200
Mobile100Standing721
Left821Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) 4 lengths 3-34.7
 03/25 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2000m (9) nose 2-38.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 10
30 Mar 25
Race  9
R Butt
4 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
9
1/3
Lindy's Rocket
MR:2-07.5
60.1
 
9th,5th inr bell,1x1 1100,off,just
4 of 14
26 Mar 25
Race  2
C Dalgety
12 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
2/2
Wanna Play A Game
MR:2-03.3
58.0
7.5L
9th,5bk otr,3-4wd 400,sound wd
10 of 13
14 Mar 25
Race  5
R Close
111 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
11
8/12
A Hill Two Menny
MR:2-01.3
59.7
7.6L
Eased,inr,4bk otr 1200,wd cvr,plggd
P
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  4
S Tomlinson
 
R47 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Wanna Play A Game
MR:2-11.6
63.8
 
1 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  1
S Tomlinson
9 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
1/3
Spanish Princess
MR:2-12.8
61.5
 
3-4-5bk inr,prkd-1x1,ld 600,smart
VALYRIAN - hampered near the 1100m.
14 of 16
14 Nov 24
Race  3
S Tomlinson
39 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
2/2
Five Monkeys
MR:2-06.5
60.3
52L
5th,brk 2100,not a chance after
VALYRIAN - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
2 of  8
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  11
S Tomlinson
 
NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
Tioga Pass
MR:2-17.5
61.0
 
2 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  1
S Tomlinson
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
6/6
Knowing Me
MR:2-11.5
63.3
0.5L
Slow,3wd,prkd 1550,kept giving mid
VALYRIAN - raced wide early.
10 of 13
29 Sep 24
Race  1
S Tomlinson
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
4/5
Schoemaker
MR:2-08.7
61.1
34L
9th,brk 2300,detached after
VALYRIAN - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.
10 of 14
22 Sep 24
Race  1
S Tomlinson
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
11
4/5
Rock Lobster
MR:2-11.1
63.1
23L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk,held up,chkd 200
VALYRIAN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home. Checked by a breaking runner near the 200m.
  
8
3X4181
  R57
8
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b g What The Hill-One Two Kenny(by Great Success) [One Two Menny 8g(Majestic Son), Two Menny Muscles 7m(Muscle Mass)]
Owner:
K Club Syndicate
Breeder:
K Club Syndicate
Comment:
Landed into a good vein of form but ratings bands may have suited. First4s here.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $44,904
Winning Stakes $29,425
Win Dividend $1.02
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2435All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet000
Course1332Distance601
Favourite5122nd Favourite311
Mobile1624Standing1021
Left2445Right200
Fresh90501Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (6) head 2-31.7
 12/23 Akaroa 3YO+, with cond. TROT 2170m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-53.4
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-29.3
 04/25 Cheviot 3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT 2000m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 10
06 Apr 25
Race  7
S Thornley
16 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
7
4/5
Paige
MR:2-04.2
58.6
 
Soon ld,dictated terms,too powerful
8 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
11/9
Kawhi
MR:2-01.2
57.8
6.3L
Trld-3bk inr,off tn,clr,whackd away
1 of 13
14 Mar 25
Race  5
S Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
6/7
Judy J
MR:2-01.3
59.7
 
Soon 1x1 1500,up,dashd,held well
4 of 13
28 Feb 25
Race  1
S Thornley
196 days
1st up
R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
3/4
KD Royalty
MR:2-01.0
60.5
1L
3bk otr-1x1,3wd tn,led,hdd 70
2 of  4
17 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  7
S Thornley
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Bet N Win
MR:2-05.9
57.8
 
3 of  8
16 Aug 24
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
3/2
Ruakaka
MR:2-03.1
60.2
2.5L
Gate spd,trld,held up tn,sound inr
3 of 12
02 Aug 24
Race  8
S Thornley
33 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
9/9
One El
MR:2-02.7
60.6
2.9L
1x1-4bk otr 800,wdr tn,unwound wd
6 of 12
30 Jun 24
Race  6
B Orange
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
5/5
Crown The Moment
MR:2-05.8
59.7
4.8L
Soon trld,held up 400,imprvd inr
A HILL TWO MENNY - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.
12 of 15
21 Jun 24
Race  2
B Orange
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11
11/10
Here Comes Jane
MR:2-04.6
60.4
7.6L
Soon 4bk inr,angld off tn,pluggd
A HILL TWO MENNY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
8 of 11
07 Jun 24
Race  3
B Orange
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/7
Bravehearthighlander
MR:2-05.1
59.4
14L
Prkd,ld 2000,tackld 900,bestd tn
A HILL TWO MENNY - hung outwards and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver B Orange when weakening leaving the final bend.
  
9
51P1P9
  R54
9
Front
Wilson House(J)
Anne-Marie & Jack Best, Rolleston
Breeding:
6 b g The Pres-Make My Night(by Majestic Son) [Make My Sundon 9m(Sundon)]
Owner:
Mrs A M Best
Breeder:
Mrs A M Best
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
No doubting his talent, but the manners are variable. Win or bust prospect.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 4
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $32,449
Winning Stakes $28,600
Win Dividend $2.05
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1540All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1020Distance710
Favourite6102nd Favourite200
Mobile200Standing1340
Left1540Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2000m (11) 1 1/4 lengths 2-36.4
 01/23 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R35 to R47 TROT 2400m (1) 6 lengths 3-05.9
 01/25 Forbury Pk R45 to R50 TROT 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-21.7
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2000m (8) 6 lengths 2-31.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of  9
06 Apr 25
Race  10
J R Dunn
9 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
2/2
Helloveamoment
MR:2-06.0
59.1
39L
Blew the start badly,out of action
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
P
28 Mar 25
Race  5
W House
7 days
8th up
R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
1/3
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.5
58.0
 
Brk badly start,soon pulld up
THE PRESENT MAKER - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.
1 of 15
21 Mar 25
Race  4
W House
35 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
8
3/3
MM Sunshine
MR:2-02.0
59.4
 
3wd cvr,up,prkd,ld 950,powerful
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early and middle stages.
P
14 Feb 25
Race  7
W House
23 days
6th up
R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
3/5
Mavis Jones
MR:2-04.8
58.0
 
5th,brk 2350,pulled up after
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly and switched to a pace racing into the first bend before breaking losing all chance and was retired from the race. Cast a bell boot while in a break. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near front heel which was treated.
1 of 10
22 Jan 25
Race  4
W House
10 days
5th up
R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
1/1
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-04.7
58.0
 
Mid,1x1 2000,3w,parkd 600,too big
THE PRESENT MAKER - lay outwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home with the gelding trotting roughly. Driver W House reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
5 of 12
12 Jan 25
Race  9
W House
2 days
4th up
R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
2/3
Knowing Me
MR:2-04.0
60.0
5.8L
Brk,4-5bk inr-otr,3wd,prkd,fght,fd
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Broke after 150m losing ground.
4 of 11
10 Jan 25
Race  10
W House
21 days
3rd up
R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
5/7
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.0
58.4
2.7L
4-5bk inr,held up,cheeky inr
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully driven out by driver W House.
3 of  8
03 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  8
A Drake
 
R39 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-11.6
59.7
 
14 of 14
20 Dec 24
Race  4
S Ottley
7 days
2nd up
R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
8
1/2
Sheza Gift
MR:2-05.3
61.6
57L
Began fast,brk 1400,detached
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
8 of  8
13 Dec 24
Race  6
S Ottley
686 days
1st up
R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/3
Tu Tangata
MR:2-04.3
59.2
117L
Brk badly start,no hope after
THE PRESENT MAKER - broke at the start losing all chance.
  
10
022113
  R51
10
Front
Bob Butt
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
3 bl g Waterloo Sunset-Karimaia(by Elsu) [Hazer 10g(Auckland Reactor), Our Tommy Gun 6g(Washington VC)]
Owners:
P C Nairn, Three Ideas Syndicate, M A Evans, R J T Hammond, Z Berry
Breeder:
P C Nairn
Comment:
Backed up impressive wins with 3rd last Friday in similar grade. Not the worst.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $30,711
Winning Stakes $19,100
Win Dividend $1.18
Place Dividend $1.08
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather713All Weather Slushy000
Grass612Grass Wet201
Course612Distance412
Favourite6122nd Favourite101
Mobile612Standing713
Left1325Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/25 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2500m (5) neck 3-28.3
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. TROT 1980m (3) neck 2-30.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 10
04 Apr 25
Race  8
P Nairn
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
7/6
Cormoran Strike
MR:1-59.1
60.0
1.9L
4bk inr,off 450,held up,handy mid
A false start was declared when WATERLOO STATION came to the barrier in the incorrect position. Driver P Nairn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
1 of  6
28 Mar 25
Race  2
P Nairn
19 days
9th up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
5/4
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-02.1
58.6
 
Soon 1x1,prkd 400,up,too brave
1 of 11
09 Mar 25
Race  1
R Butt
9 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2500m
Good
5
1/1
What The Dragon
MR:2-14.0
61.9
 
Wd 8th,up prkd 1800,ground ldr down
WATERLOO STATION - raced wide early.
2 of  8
28 Feb 25
Race  3
P Nairn
6 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
3/1
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-03.2
59.0
2.3L
3rd,trld,3bk 800,off rear,imprvd wd
WATERLOO STATION - hung outwards on occasions throughout the running.
2 of 15
22 Feb 25
Race  1
P Nairn
6 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
3
1/1
Rogue Hero
MR:2-09.5
59.0
0.6L
Left prkd,into trail 1800,off,stern
WATERLOO STATION - hung inwards over the concluding stages.
14 of 14
16 Feb 25
Race  2
R Butt
10 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
6
1/1
Rakero Ace
MR:2-09.0
63.0
62L
Brk early,tailed off,not a threat
WATERLOO STATION - broke after 150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
2 of  8
13 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  6
 
R Butt
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-12.1
58.9
 
9 of 11
06 Feb 25
Race  1
S Whatuira
38 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
10
1/3
Tessamae
MR:2-14.6
63.7
10L
Chkd,7th inr,brk 1250,out of action
WATERLOO STATION - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend. Struck a track marker rounding the first bend. Broke near the 1300m losing all chance.
2 of  9
30 Dec 24
Race  1
P Nairn
2 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
2
1/1
Signal Hill
MR:2-17.5
62.5
3.2L
Soon 3rd,prkd 850,loom,fght well
4 of 12
28 Dec 24
Race  1
P Nairn
2 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
11
1/1
Geena's Gift
MR:2-12.7
60.7
1.3L
Wd,4bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld bid,fght
  
11
1X16
  R55
11
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
4 br m Tactical Landing-Wanna Play(by Majestic Son) [Wanna Play With Fire 5m(Father Patrick), Wanna Play With Me 7m(Love You)]
Owners:
T G Casey, Ms K Marriott
Breeder:
T G Casey
Comment:
Couldn't kick on after leading 06 Apr. Still learning but plenty of talent. EW.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $14,100
Winning Stakes $13,750
Win Dividend $2.90
Place Dividend $1.67
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather210All Weather Slushy000
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course100Distance210
Favourite2102nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing320
Left320Right000
Fresh90220Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2500m (8) 1/2 neck 3-25.8
 03/25 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (2) 4 1/4 lengths 3-04

Race Starts 

6 of  9
06 Apr 25
Race  10
S Ottley
11 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
1/3
Helloveamoment
MR:2-06.0
59.1
3.1L
Soon ld,dictated terms,gobbled up
1 of 14
26 Mar 25
Race  2
S Ottley
109 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
1/4
Diamond Harbour
MR:2-03.3
58.0
 
Soon ld,set terms,far too classy
WANNA PLAY A GAME - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
4 of  7
20 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  11
S Ottley
 
R45 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Eurostyle
MR:2-06.1
57.7
 
2 of  2
13 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  6
S Ottley
 
R41 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Paramount Lady
MR:2-05.8
60.7
 
1 of 13
07 Dec 24
Race  1
S Ottley
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2500m
Good
8
3/4
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-12.4
61.8
 
6th,1x1,ld 1700,askd,held best
1 of  3
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  4
R Close
 
R47 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Niamh
MR:2-11.6
63.8
 
1 of  6
30 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Ottley
 
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Bullet
MR:2-10.4
61.0
 
  
12
715749
  R53
U1
Front
Nathan Williamson
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
8 b m Majestic Son-Wee Annie(by Straphanger) [Ain't No Princess 10m(Majestic Son), Dead Cat Bounce 15m(Revenue(SWE)), Just Ricky 11g(Muscle Mass)]
Owner:
Beeswork Limited
Breeder:
Mrs J A Pemberton, Dr C M Pemberton, M J Pemberton
Comment:
Did it tough last week & that told late. Better with a sit-sprint. Place hopes.
Colours
Starts 74
Wins 9
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $98,944
Winning Stakes $73,170
Win Dividend $1.17
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather6894All Weather Slushy501
Grass600Grass Wet100
Course1840Distance2341
Favourite1102nd Favourite420
Mobile1021Standing6473
Left4581Right2913
Fresh90700Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-56.3
 11/23 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (6) 3/4 length 3-07.7
 01/24 Ashburton R35 to R39 TROT 2400m (U4) nose 3-04.2
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. TROT 2600m (U6) neck 3-22.6
 04/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R47 TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.2
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1/2 neck 3-23.4
 01/25 NZ Metro R49 to R57 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) deadheat 2-27.8
 02/25 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. TROT 1700m (7) 1/2 head 2-05.6
 03/25 Oamaru R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2(10m)) 1/2 length 3-23.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 10
04 Apr 25
Race  8
S Ottley
12 days
16th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
2/1
Cormoran Strike
MR:1-59.1
60.0
22L
3wd,prkd 1700,urgd 500,gone tn
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
4 of  8
23 Mar 25
Race  10
S Ottley
2 days
15th up
R40 to R70 F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
U1
6/5
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-13.0
59.5
1.6L
4th inr,4-bk,off,wdst rear,bold fin
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
7 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  6
S Ottley
7 days
14th up
R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12
7/8
Kawhi
MR:2-01.2
57.8
6L
4bk otr,waitd rear tn,tight,imprvd
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend resulting in driver S Ottley having to shift ground inwards. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages.
5 of 14
14 Mar 25
Race  10
S Ottley
9 days
13th up
R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U3
8/9
Paris Prince
MR:2-02.4
59.5
9L
5th,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,inr tn,sound
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
1 of  8
05 Mar 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
5 days
12th up
R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
3/4
Miles Away
MR:2-05.8
57.7
 
Bk otr,drag up 400,kept coming widr
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
7 of 11
28 Feb 25
Race  8
S Ottley
6 days
11th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
4/5
Regal Sierra
MR:2-01.2
58.5
7.5L
Brk,4bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,wiltd
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed. Broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
1 of  8
22 Feb 25
Race  5
S Ottley
8 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
7
2/3
T K Megastar
MR:1-58.8
57.4
 
Speared to ld,set terms,held gamely
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
9 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
9th up
R52 to R59 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U3
7/7
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-04.9
58.3
26L
Brk,detachd,6bk inr,lost touch 650
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed. Broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Weakened at the 600m.
5 of  9
07 Feb 25
Race  4
S Ottley
14 days
8th up
R51 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Masterly
MR:2-00.0
59.8
7.7L
Led,held ld,fght,run down 150
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
1=
24 Jan 25
Race  1
S Ottley
5 days
7th up
R49 to R57 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
3/5
MR:2-00.1
58.0
 
Prkd,ld 1200,fght hard,dead heat
WHO'S QUEEN - over-raced early stages.
  
13
040401
  R53
U2
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b m Father Patrick-Beg For Chevron(by Love You)
Owners:
Mrs C M Butt, D J Butt, P C Nairn
Breeder:
Small Car World Ltd, Birchbrook Breeding Ltd
Comment:
Much more like her best when winning last Friday. Big jump in grade. First4s.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $65,365
Winning Stakes $42,075
Win Dividend $1.12
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3256All Weather Slushy100
Grass800Grass Wet200
Course2154Distance1923
Favourite6112nd Favourite621
Mobile1031Standing3025
Left4056Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30211

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (1) 4 lengths 3-23.9
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with con 1980m (5) 1/2 length 2-29.6
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT 2600m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 3-25
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (11) 3/4 length 2-28.4
 04/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. TROT 1980m (U2) 1/2 neck 2-30

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 10
04 Apr 25
Race  5
P Nairn
7 days
37th up
3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U2
4/3
Frazzled
MR:2-01.8
58.8
 
4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,too classy
5 of  8
01 Apr 25
TRIAL
Race  9
P Nairn
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-07.0
60.0
 
12 of 15
28 Mar 25
Race  5
S Ottley
14 days
36th up
R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
12/11
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.5
58.0
14L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,brk 200
FORGIVENESS - broke near the 200m when attempting to utilise the passing lane losing its chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards.
4 of 13
14 Mar 25
Race  5
R Butt
5 days
35th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U1
7/6
A Hill Two Menny
MR:2-01.3
59.7
1.5L
5bk otr,3wd 700,prkd tn,fght,hdd
FORGIVENESS - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.
13 of 13
09 Mar 25
Race  6
S Whatuira
2 days
34th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
U3
3/4
Illegal Alien
MR:2-07.8
61.2
75L
11th otr,brk 1650m,out of action
FORGIVENESS - broke near the 1600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
4 of 13
07 Mar 25
Race  6
S Whatuira
7 days
33rd up
4YO+ R41 to R50 TROT INV.D Stand
2600m
Good
U2
6/7
Brian Beatt
MR:2-06.1
60.0
1.8L
10th otr,wd cvr 750,3bk,wd cvr,bold
12 of 13
28 Feb 25
Race  1
R Butt
6 days
32nd up
R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
1/3
KD Royalty
MR:2-01.0
60.5
63L
Eased bk,brk 1600,distanced
FORGIVENESS - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
5 of  8
22 Feb 25
Race  5
R Butt
8 days
31st up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
5
1/1
Who's Queen
MR:1-58.8
57.4
2.4L
Eased,3-bk otr,wdst tn,sound effort
FORGIVENESS - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
3 of  8
14 Feb 25
Race  7
R Butt
7 days
30th up
R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
2/1
Mavis Jones
MR:2-04.8
58.0
3.1L
6th,to 1x1 1100,up,gritty mid
2 of 11
07 Feb 25
Race  1
R Butt
70 days
29th up
Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
6/6
Majesdix
MR:2-00.7
59.3
0.6L
Soon 5bk otr,hookd wdst,big wd
FORGIVENESS - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Lay inwards over the concluding stages and trotted roughly.
  
14
857041
  R56
U3
Front
John Morrison
Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest
Breeding:
10 b g Diedre Don-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 13m(Extreme Three), George Eliot 5m(Royal Aspirations), Vera Stanhope 9m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 15g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:
T J Grant, Y F Toneycliffe
Comment:
Solid effort in front to score at Rangiora. Tougher to find lead here. Odds.
Starts 264
Wins 11
Seconds 17
Thirds 23
Lifetime Stakes $183,429
Winning Stakes $62,940
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather190524All Weather Slushy801
Grass74616Grass Wet1415
Course134014Distance93513
Favourite2112nd Favourite601
Mobile10339Standing161831
Left2621140Right200
Fresh90600Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U4) 3/4 length 3-23.8
 03/18 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.5
 03/18 Reefton 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) head 3-19.4
 11/20 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
 04/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-33.7
 03/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) 3/4 length 2-50.5
 01/23 Rangiora Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 2000m (1) nose 2-29.4
 11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.5
 12/24 Methven R35 to R41 TROT 2400m (U2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09.2
 02/25 Amberley R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) head 3-29.4
 03/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 length 3-23.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  6
30 Mar 25
Race  1
J Morrison
9 days
26th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
6/6
MM Sunshine
MR:2-06.0
60.5
 
Prkd,into ld 2200,dictated,staunch
4 of 15
21 Mar 25
Race  4
G Thornley
7 days
25th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
U2
13/13
The Present Maker
MR:2-02.0
59.4
7.2L
Steppd,ld 1500,trld 950,thru,steady
12 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
T Grant
12 days
24th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
12
12/12
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
15L
Rear otr,6bk inr,battld at rear
7 of 12
02 Mar 25
Race  9
R Close
2 days
23rd up
R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
9/9
Paris Prince
MR:2-09.0
61.6
3L
Brk,wd rear 1200,prkd,cvr,fght well
RACHMANINOV - broke at the start losing ground.
5 of 11
28 Feb 25
Race  8
J Morrison
14 days
22nd up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
10/10
Regal Sierra
MR:2-01.2
58.5
5.8L
Led,trld 1550,waitd,battled away
8 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  9
R Close
8 days
21st up
R52 to R59 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
9/9
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-04.9
58.3
7.2L
5bk inr,4bk otr 800,honest bid mid
RACHMANINOV - lay inwards striking track markers rounding the first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.
1 of  9
06 Feb 25
Race  9
B Hope
11 days
20th up
R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
5/5
Royal Del
MR:2-09.5
60.9
 
3rd,into trail early,thru,best mrks
3 of 13
26 Jan 25
Race  10
J Morrison
2 days
19th up
R39 to R50 TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
U2
6/6
Paris Prince
MR:2-06.7
61.7
3L
Wd,into ld 1300,claimed 100,kept on
5 of 11
24 Jan 25
Race  8
J Morrison
10 days
18th up
R35 to R47 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
7/8
High Intensity
MR:2-02.5
60.3
5.1L
1x1,prkd 1500,1x1,3rd tn,sound
RACHMANINOV - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
3 of  9
14 Jan 25
Race  8
J Morrison
13 days
17th up
Up to & including R50 C,G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
8
6/6
Barrytown
MR:1-59.6
59.0
0.7L
3wd,prkd 1300,fght bravely str
RACHMANINOV - raced wide early.