NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 September
Meeting: SPRING STARTER RACE NIGHT (SPRING STARTER RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 11/09/2026 at 19:49 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
RICOH MOBILE TROT
$14,475, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Donovan: BL-On, Eyes Wide Open: BL-On, Master McGoogan: BL-Off, SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 2 b c What The Hill-Luby Ann(by Andover Hall) [Luby Lill 6m(What The Hill), Luby Lou 11m(Muscle Hill), Luby's Luck 4m(What The Hill), Tickle Me Pink 10m(Muscle Hill)]
- Owners:
- Ms J H Fisher, D R Kirwan, R Hill, P May, Mrs D A Haas, E T Haas, D R Beckingsale, Laes Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Smartly bred & good late into 3rd in 02 Sep qualifier. Not the worst on debut.
Race Starts
S Hill
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Shamara
MR:2-05.9
58.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Father Patrick-Firenze(by Monarchy) [Father Time 5g(Father Patrick), Marvella 6m(Love You), Tribbiani 4g(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- Mrs P J Rogers, Mrs M E Townley, Miss A M Rogers, S J Rogers, D Murphy, D Samson, Miss H M Wall, Mrs C E Torkington, C J Acklin, J M Rogers
- Breeder:
- Tavistock Breeding Limited
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Quiet 5th and 4th at trials. Showed ability through the autumn. Same Race Multis
Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$5,845
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
T Williams
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Shamara
MR:2-05.9
58.8
T Williams
9 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5/5
Master McGoogan
MR:2-03.0
62.1
43L
Chkd/brk 1800,not in touch after
DONOVAN - checked and broke entering the first bend when becoming awkwardly placed to the inside of MACY ROYALE and contacted the sulky wheel of T K SUPERSONIC hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers T Williams (DONOVAN) and K Cameron (MACY ROYALE) regarding this incident where it was established that when DONOVAN was being restrained when racing greenly T K SUPERSONIC hung outwards slightly entering the bend and this resulted in DONOVAN being tightened between runners with no one horse or driver deemed to be at fault.
T Williams
33 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Master McGoogan
MR:2-04.9
61.0
8L
Gate speed to ld,dictated,hdd 200m
T Williams
14 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Macy Royale
MR:2-06.2
61.6
1.1L
Soon led,little peace,fght,nabbed
T Williams
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
Royal Monarch
MR:2-05.8
59.2
11L
Led,held ld,trld 550,rough,honest
DONOVAN - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 600m and hung outwards. Driver T Williams reported the gelding had resented the track kickback and he would be recommending gear changes.
- Breeding:
- 2 b f On A Streak-La Serena(AUS)(by Quaker Jet)
- Owners:
- V L Purdon, T Robertson, Michael Purdon, Miss A M Ward
- Breeder:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Comment:
- Chased well here 28 Aug & will only strip fitter. Will have supporters again.
Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
3
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,935
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
S Ottley
98 days
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3/3
Eyes Wide Open
MR:2-02.6
58.5
6.3L
Led,trld,3bk 550,got going on inr
LA VENTURE - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start.
S Ottley
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Eyes Wide Open
MR:2-06.5
60.6
B Orange
9 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
Master McGoogan
MR:2-03.0
62.1
1L
Prkd,led 1200,kickd tn,fght,cght 50
B Orange
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
Master McGoogan
MR:2-04.9
61.0
1.7L
Prkd,3-bk inr 1500,off 300,bold fin
LA VENTURE - trotted roughly in the early stages.
B Orange
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Dynamite Hill
MR:2-07.9
61.0
B Orange
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Bella's Moment
MR:2-11.9
62.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b f Royal Aspirations-Mystical Star(by Monkey Bones)
- Owners:
- Mrs E G Luke, Est D J Luke
- Breeder:
- Mrs E G Luke, D J Luke
- Comment:
- Placed in all three 2026 trials. Useful late in 25 Aug heat. Upset prospect.
Race Starts
S O'Reilly
R35 & faster MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
Marikit
MR:2-05.8
60.3
- Breeding:
- 2 br f What The Hill-Dutch Annie(by Continentalman) [Hillbilly 4g(What The Hill), Hot Pants 15m(Majestic Son), Kissmeimloaded 12m(Majestic Son), Nod Anda Wink 6g(Father Patrick), Nortie Nortie 7g(Andover Hall), Shady Sadie 13m(Majestic Son), The Player 10g(Majestic Son), Yagunnakissmeornot 14m(Love You)]
- Owner:
- MacKinnon Bloodstock Limited
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Comment:
- Trialled well down here after manners issues in the autumn. Don't dismiss.
Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$1,555
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 1 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
John Dunn
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Shamara
MR:2-05.9
58.8
A Herlihy
15 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
6/6
Apollo Eleven
MR:2-02.9
59.2
55L
Trld,3-bk 1300,brk 450m,out of play
I'M ANNIE - broke near the 400m losing all chance.
A Herlihy
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
3/3
Apollo Eleven
MR:2-02.9
60.2
20L
Eased,3rd inr,losing touch 400m out
I'M ANNIE - weakened rounding the final turn.
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Royal Aspirations-Time In A Bottle(by Majestic Son)
- Owner:
- Four Peaks No.2 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs S D Mounce, J C Mounce
- Comment:
- Trialled soundly in autumn before qualifying in fair time 26 Aug. Top 3/4.
Race Starts
H Douglas
R45 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Becky's Girl
MR:2-05.5
59.5
H Douglas
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Easy
Oricorio
MR:2-09.5
62.2
M Williamson
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Slushy
Master McGoogan
MR:2-13.7
64.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b g What The Hill-Eilish Aimee(by Love You) [Lil Whip 5m(Father Patrick), Ocean Eyes 4m(Father Patrick), Sinner Cool 7m(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- Cullen Racing Syndicate 2025, I J Kedzlie
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Took down his rivals easily here 28 Aug. Every chance he can repeat the dose.
Starts
1
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,250
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$2.50
Place Dividend
$1.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 08/26 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 6 lengths 2-30.9 |
Race Starts
B Orange
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/1
La Venture
MR:2-02.6
58.5
Prkd,ld 1500,trld 550,off,shot clr
EYES WIDE OPEN - co-trainers H & A Cullen were issued with a warning after presenting the gelding with blinds which were not notified.
B Orange
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Kingdom Hill
MR:2-06.5
60.6
B Orange
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Habibti Amar
64.3
B Orange
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Aquila Audax
MR:2-10.4
62.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b g What The Hill-Minnie McGoogan(by Pegasus Spur)
- Owners:
- C A Heyrick, Mrs T M Heyrick, Mrs C R Williamson
- Breeder:
- C A Heyrick, Mrs T M Heyrick, Mrs C R Williamson
- Gear:
- BL-Off, SL-On
- Comment:
- Group 3 winner here in May. Stout 2nd in sole trial ahead of this. Each way.
Starts
3
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$35,120
Winning Stakes
$34,100
Win Dividend
$3.73
Place Dividend
$1.47
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 2 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 2 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 2 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/26 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-33.8 | |
| 05/26 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 length 2-31.4 |
Race Starts
M Williamson
R45 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Becky's Girl
MR:2-05.5
59.5
M Williamson
R36 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Easy
Penelope Lane
MR:2-10.9
61.9
H Douglas
R45 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
M Williamson
9 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
La Venture
MR:2-03.0
62.1
Chkd,7th,3bk otr,off,kept coming
MASTER MCGOOGAN - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.
M Williamson
33 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3/5
La Venture
MR:2-04.9
61.0
5th,4-bk inr,1x1 1450,wd 550,too gd
M Williamson
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
New Mexico
MR:2-07.9
60.2
M Williamson
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3/3
Macy Royale
MR:2-06.2
61.6
10L
Slow/brk,dist 4th,game chase,brk
MASTER MCGOOGAN - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly passing the 800m. Again trotted roughly in the run home before breaking near the 40m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
B Williamson
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Slushy
Cornelius Clowers
MR:2-13.7
64.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Propulsion(USA)-Juneamy Castleton(by Majestic Son) [B D Castleton 4g(Volstead), B K Mumma Jamie 5m(Father Patrick), Cracker Hill 9g(Muscle Hill), Salute Stride 6h(Father Patrick), Tony Mac 7g(Love You)]
- Owners:
- A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
- Breeder:
- A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
- Comment:
- Fair at Winton but has battled here at HQ. Seeking a few lengths tonight.
Starts
13
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$14,138
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.53
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 13 | 1 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 06/26 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2200m (5) neck 2-55.4 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Clark
6 days
13th up
2YO+ R35, with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/7
Jaccka Jim
MR:2-05.7
60.9
12L
Pressd 2 lead,capturd tn,boxd on
JET STREAM - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Sent to the Unruly by Starter B Ward where the gelding will remain for future standing starts.
A Clark
19 days
12th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7/7
Eyes Wide Open
MR:2-02.6
58.5
19L
Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,tiring by tn
A Clark
23 days
11th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
13/13
KD Grins
MR:2-08.1
58.1
9.3L
Brk,chkd,tacked on,wd rear,prkd,fdd
JET STREAM - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
A Clark
5 days
10th up
2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
14/13
Chocta
MR:2-04.6
58.6
25L
Slow,9th,3bk otr,3wd 1000,battld
JET STREAM - slow to begin. Raced wide early. Again raced wide without cover from the 1000m.
A Clark
9 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
11/11
The Will
MR:2-04.9
62.9
9.3L
Soon 4pegs,off 500,tidy wn clear
JET STREAM - tangled away.
A Clark
14 days
8th up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
11/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-01.1
60.1
19L
Up,1x1,3bk otr 650,no threat wd
JET STREAM - hung inwards when improving wide near the 500m and struck the sulky wheel of SHEILA LAXON despite the efforts of driver A Clark.
A Clark
7 days
7th up
Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
10/10
Dornish Hill
MR:2-03.8
59.2
18L
Slow away,10th,4bk otr,tiring tn
JET STREAM - began awkwardly.
A Clark
11 days
6th up
R41 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
11/11
Dash Dosh
MR:1-58.5
58.7
29L
3-4bk inr,flat 700,fading by 500
JET STREAM - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver A Clark advised the gelding had trotted roughly and lost the off front shoe during the running.
- Breeding:
- 2 b f Royal Aspirations-Alvira Hest(by Angus Hall)
- Owners:
- G C Campbell, C J Campbell, Mrs S V Campbell, Mrs K M Campbell, A W Faulks
- Breeder:
- G C Campbell, C J Campbell, Mrs S V Campbell, Mrs K M Campbell, A W Faulks
- Comment:
- Early error on debut 28 Aug & has some chasing to do here. Needs to lift.
Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$263
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
A Faulks
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6/6
Eyes Wide Open
MR:2-02.6
58.5
21L
Brk 1850,4bk inr 800,5bk,no threat
TANIA HEST - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.
A Faulks
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Makani
MR:2-09.7
59.2