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Meeting: OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT (OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 11/10/2024 at 12:39 pm
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

AVENUE BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE

$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R53, 2600m

 

For R50 to R53 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
8407X0
  R47
1
Front
Blair Orange
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Highview Tommy-Renske B(by Mach Three)
Owner:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, Mrs J A Love, R H Love
Comment:
Battled here from wide draw 03 Oct. Decent jump in grade though. Odds.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $33,134
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.31
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2026All Weather Slushy000
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course1916Distance100
Favourite3122nd Favourite201
Mobile2326Standing000
Left2326Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

10 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
B Orange
153 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
5/5
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
6.5L
1x1-4bk otr,off wdst tn,1-paced
2 of  6
25 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Thornley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Moments Like This
MR:2-01.3
56.1
 
7 of 11
03 May 24
Race  7
O Thornley
15 days
22nd up
4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
11/11
Who's Delight
MR:1-53.8
56.3
8.8L
Trld-3bk inr,held up 450-tn,sound
TOBY TOM B - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
10 of 10
18 Apr 24
Race  4
B Orange
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
2/2
Stephs Boy
MR:1-57.2
57.1
12L
3wd,prkd 1400,tiring from 450
TOBY TOM B - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position and had been unsuited to racing parked.
4 of 11
11 Apr 24
Race  4
O Thornley
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/6
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-56.6
57.7
2.3L
Eased,5-4bk otr,hookd wd tn,tidy
8 of 14
30 Mar 24
Race  7
S Thornley
8 days
19th up
3YO+ R50 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/7
Carrera Rapido
MR:1-57.0
58.3
1.6L
Led-3bk inr,4bk 700,tight,sound
TOBY TOM B - hampered and held up over the concluding stages.
  
2
329150
  R44
2
Front
Kerryn Tomlinson(J)
Brad Williamson, Oamaru
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Saucycullen(by Christian Cullen) [Chimichurri 5h(Bettor's Delight), Saucy Delight 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
All Things Harness Racing No.3 Syndicate, R N Austin, Mrs J M Austin, R L P Scott, Fly Under The Radar Syndicate, Sulky Seven Syndicate, Shirley W's Syndicate
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Struggled here 03 Oct but had to go very wide. Better options from #1. Place.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 3
Seconds 3
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $37,771
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $0.36
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2629All Weather Slushy100
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course1003Distance202
Favourite9332nd Favourite504
Mobile2638Standing101
Left2739Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Tuapeka NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-43.6
 12/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 1/2 head 2-34.9
 09/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1/2 head 2-57.4

Race Starts (6 of 15)

12 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
K Tomlinson
13 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
4/4
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
7.6L
3-5bk otr,hookd wd tn,no imprv
5 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
K Tomlinson
15 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
3/5
Renegade
MR:1-58.7
57.5
3.6L
Soon 4bk otr,up wdst tn,handy wd
The start was aborted when TABASCO required attention to its gear.
1 of 12
05 Sep 24
Race  8
K Tomlinson
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
1/2
Rightazz
MR:1-58.9
57.3
 
1x1,1x2 bell,kept coming str
9 of 11
30 Aug 24
Race  2
K Tomlinson
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
8/7
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.7
57.0
7.3L
6bk otr,last otr tn,imprvd wdst
2 of  8
16 Aug 24
Race  1
K Tomlinson
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
3/1
Fusion Reactor
MR:2-02.4
58.5
0.6L
6th,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 400,brave
TABASCO - junior driver K Tomlinson, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
3 of 10
04 Aug 24
Race  4
K Tomlinson
86 days
4th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
7
2/4
Obsession
MR:2-02.1
60.1
0.6L
8th,1x1 1800,3wd tn,smart,close
  
3
7P3067
  R47
3
Front
Robbie Close
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
5 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullini(by Christian Cullen) [Bettorlini 6m(Bettor's Delight), Usain Colt 12g(Bettor's Delight), Zarlini 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Breeder:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Comment:
Did it tough facing the breeze at Oamaru. Fair stats here. First4s preferred.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $44,439
Winning Stakes $25,575
Win Dividend $1.26
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3146All Weather Slushy100
Grass700Grass Wet000
Course1312Distance1425
Favourite4122nd Favourite210
Mobile3645Standing201
Left3846Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-15.2
 11/23 Manawatu 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2500m (8) nose 3-09.8
 05/24 Rangiora 4YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.2
 06/24 Ashburton 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 3/4 length 2-58.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of  9
18 Aug 24
Race  10
W House
9 days
35th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
6
8/8
Franco Sailor
MR:2-00.0
59.3
4.8L
Wide,parkd,joind trn,batld away
EDDIE OSEI - raced wide early.
6 of  8
09 Aug 24
Race  9
W House
14 days
34th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
7
8/8
Betterthancash
MR:1-58.6
56.7
2L
Gate spd,led,joind tn,swampd
11 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  7
R Close
14 days
33rd up
4YO+ R46 to R66 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
9/9
Black Mach
MR:2-00.4
59.4
24L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,weakened 500
EDDIE OSEI - paced roughly in the early stages. Weakened passing the 600m.
3 of 10
12 Jul 24
Race  5
R Close
14 days
32nd up
3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
10/10
Trump Card
MR:1-55.0
57.2
6.1L
3bk inr,waited tn,rough,solid inr
P
28 Jun 24
Race  10
W House
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/8
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:1-56.7
56.9
 
Brk wildly score-up,pulled up
EDDIE OSEI - broke in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
7 of 14
21 Jun 24
Race  5
S Thornley
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
13/13
Neverseentherain
MR:1-57.0
57.0
6.1L
3wd,up,ld 1200,urgd,hdd tn,faded
EDDIE OSEI - raced wide early.
  
4
668816
  R46
4
Front
David Butcher
James McDonald, Ladbrooks
Breeding:
5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Dreaminthemaking(by Christian Cullen) [Headliner 6g(Sportswriter), Sweet Dreams 3f(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
L R Melhopt, Mrs S N Melhopt, R Bailey, J D McDonald
Breeder:
Mrs J L Smolenski, Est D J Smolenski, Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Held up twice late here last week. Doesn't win out of turn here. Juicy odds.
Colours
Starts 53
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $62,396
Winning Stakes $27,500
Win Dividend $0.38
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather48315All Weather Slushy300
Grass510Grass Wet300
Course2719Distance1627
Favourite9322nd Favourite200
Mobile49315Standing410
Left51415Right200
Fresh90200Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-19.3
 02/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1/2 length 2-30
 02/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE 2500m (7) neck 3-13.4
 09/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-32.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

6 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
T Williams
11 days
53rd up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
12/12
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
2.9L
3-5bk inr,held up,imprvd,held up
EASTWOOD DREAM - held up late in the run home.
1 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  10
B Orange
28 days
52nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
1/1
Motor Mouth
MR:2-02.3
60.7
 
Trld the trip,thru,led,held best
8 of  9
25 Aug 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
16 days
51st up
3YO+ R41 to R57 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/9
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.9
60.2
8.9L
5th,1x1 1800,off,prkd tn,wilted
EASTWOOD DREAM - weakened final bend.
8 of 13
09 Aug 24
Race  3
G O'Reilly
92 days
50th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
7
11/13
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-01.2
59.1
4.7L
Prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,steady
4 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  10
J McDonald
 
Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Melody Banner
MR:2-03.1
59.5
 
6 of 10
09 May 24
Race  1
L Hibell
6 days
49th up
4YO+ Up to & including R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4
3/3
Mydadtheterror
MR:1-59.8
57.5
8L
Left prkd,cvr 800,wd top,no pick-up
  
5
135903
  R42
5
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Odette Jaccka(by Washington VC)
Owners:
Mrs A R Pearce, D J Pearce
Breeder:
C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
Comment:
Tried hard from the trail 03 Oct. This grade has more depth. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 6
Seconds 7
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $74,224
Winning Stakes $39,050
Win Dividend $0.47
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5049All Weather Slushy210
Grass924Grass Wet320
Course3237Distance1315
Favourite7412nd Favourite513
Mobile51410Standing823
Left59613Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Rivertn TC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.1
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-26.9
 12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (3) 2 lengths 3-14.5
 12/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D 2170m (10) head 2-50.8
 02/24 Hororata 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2400m (9) 4 lengths 3-07
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-29.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
S Thornley
13 days
30th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
7/8
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
1.5L
Gate spd,trld 1800,thru,honest inr
10 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
29th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/4
Renegade
MR:1-58.7
57.5
7.6L
Prkd-1x1,up 3wd tn,lackd kick
JACCKA OPA - over-raced early stages.
9 of 11
06 Sep 24
Race  3
S Thornley
7 days
28th up
R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
I'm Rockin
MR:1-57.5
56.6
9.1L
1x1-4bk otr 1200,angld,battld wd
5 of 10
30 Aug 24
Race  10
S Thornley
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
2/2
Perun
MR:1-59.7
57.5
4.8L
Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,steady inr
3 of 12
23 Aug 24
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
26th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
3/4
Piccadilly Pete
MR:1-59.2
58.7
1.5L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,sound
1 of 13
09 Aug 24
Race  3
S Thornley
7 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
1/1
King Arthur
MR:2-01.2
59.1
 
Strght to ld,set terms,held them
  
6
001PX5
  R52
6
Front
Kimberly Butt
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
4 b g Sweet Lou-Nicky's Delight(by Artsplace) [Buzz Lightning 6h(Bettor's Delight), Crackapaca 14m(Christian Cullen), Crackared 11m(Christian Cullen), Cullen's Deli 8m(Christian Cullen), Nicky Anew 12m(Christian Cullen), Nicky's Beau 10h(American Ideal), Nicky's Ideal 13m(Western Ideal), Noela's Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Ms W R Stevenson, P L Forrest
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
OK when clear late here at Oamaru. Erratic but capable last term. Watching.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $16,263
Winning Stakes $12,925
Win Dividend $2.02
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather922All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course401Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile922Standing000
Left922Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 3/4 length 2-28.8
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-28.5

Race Starts (6 of 16)

5 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  10
K Butt
121 days
1st up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
7/7
Miki Bennett
MR:1-58.0
57.9
3.7L
Gt spd,led,trail,hld up trn,steady
MY FRIEND LOUIE - held up leaving the final bend.
1 of  6
27 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  3
K Butt
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
Betterthandiva
MR:2-07.1
58.9
 
P
17 May 24
Race  5
K Butt
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R53 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
9/10
Warrior Chief
MR:1-58.3
56.5
 
Brk wildly start,pulled up after
MY FRIEND LOUIE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
1 of  9
05 May 24
Race  8
K Butt
16 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
4/3
Sky Vale
MR:1-59.4
58.2
 
Gate spd,up,ld 1400,held them off
MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer B White advised the gelding had got too far back in the running at its previous start and had benefited from being able to race in a handier position today.
12 of 13
19 Apr 24
Race  11
K Butt
8 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
9
4/4
Blazing Reactor
MR:2-00.8
56.6
8.4L
Eased,6-7bk otr,rear inr tn,pluggd
MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early.
11 of 11
11 Apr 24
Race  4
K Butt
4 days
5th up
3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
8/7
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-56.6
57.7
9.1L
4th,prkd,ld,trld 1100,thru,brk 100
MY FRIEND LOUIE - paced roughly racing into the first bend. Broke near the 100m hampering trailing runners losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
  
7
58X351
  R52
7
Front
Robbie Holmes
Ricky Gutsell, Wyndham
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Insar(by Dare You To) [Baltic Star 4m(Always B Miki), Hacksaw Ridge 5g(A Rocknroll Dance), Insarchatwist 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Maahes 9g(Somebeachsomewhere), Miysis 17g(Mach Three), Seth 16g(Elsu), Sobek 15g(Riverboat King)]
Owners:
R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Breeder:
R J Gutsell, Miss J D Sheridan, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Comment:
Sprinted a quick last 800m for Wyndham win. Not a huge rise in class. EW.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $57,043
Winning Stakes $34,100
Win Dividend $1.66
Place Dividend $1.30
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2933All Weather Slushy310
Grass1635Grass Wet511
Course200Distance601
Favourite0002nd Favourite310
Mobile3566Standing1002
Left4568Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 Gore NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR43 MOB. PACE 1750m (11) 1/2 length 2-19.9
 11/22 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 3/4 length 3-01.1
 12/22 Gore 4YO+ R41 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 1750m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-19.1
 02/23 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) neck 2-36.3
 12/23 Winton R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 1/2 length 2-57.2
 10/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE 2400m (8) 1 length 2-57.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of  7
04 Oct 24
Race  7
M Hill
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
8
3/2
Raklou
MR:1-59.1
56.6
 
Gt spd,led,joind turn,kickd hard
STILL ROCKIN - lay in leaving the final bend.
5 of  9
19 Sep 24
Race  7
M Hill
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
2
2/2
Rightazz
MR:2-00.1
60.9
7.3L
Denied lead,parkd,trail 600,boxd on
STILL ROCKIN - over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 100m.
3 of 12
05 Sep 24
Race  8
M Hill
137 days
1st up
3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
6/6
Tabasco
MR:1-58.9
57.3
0.2L
Gt spd,soon trail,solid bid
8 of  9
21 Apr 24
Race  9
B Williamson
8 days
17th up
R55 to R99 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5
9/9
Beach Flybye
MR:2-01.1
56.4
25L
4th,broke 2400,detached after
STILL ROCKIN - paced roughly and broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners and losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Paced roughly and weakened from the 800m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.
5 of 12
13 Apr 24
Race  9
B Williamson
8 days
16th up
3YO+ R51 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U2
8/8
Beach Flybye
MR:1-59.3
56.8
2.5L
1x1,shffld bk,peeld 500,ran on well
STILL ROCKIN - lay inwards at various stages throughout. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
5 of 10
05 Apr 24
Race  4
R Holmes
12 days
15th up
3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
10/10
Who's Delight
MR:1-56.8
56.6
2.4L
3-4bk inr,flat tn,2nd wind,held up
STILL ROCKIN - raced roughly losing ground rounding the final bend.
  
8
106X86
  R53
8
Front
Jonny Cox
Alan Edge, Weedons
Breeding:
5 b m Art Major-Mind Freak(by Bettor's Delight) [Rock My Mind 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Seamark 9g(Christian Cullen)]
Owner:
A N Edge
Breeder:
S G Osborn, S Jahant-Osborn
Comment:
Lacking a sprint in her 2 starts back. Back to preferred mobile though. First4s.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $30,840
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $1.37
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1526All Weather Slushy000
Grass512Grass Wet100
Course400Distance410
Favourite5142nd Favourite402
Mobile1528Standing510
Left2038Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30202

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 length 2-43.8
 03/24 Waimate 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 3/4 length 2-45.1
 04/24 Rangiora R47 to R54 PACE 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-18.1

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 10
29 Sep 24
Race  11
J Cox
16 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
8/6
Wild Willow
MR:2-03.7
57.4
11L
Prkd,ld,trld 1200,urgd tn,plggd inr
8 of 10
13 Sep 24
Race  3
J Cox
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
8/9
Tanzania
MR:2-04.0
57.1
3.8L
3wd,up,ld,trld 1700,thru,no kick
ONWARDSANDUPWARDS - checked by an inside runner racing into the first bend. Crowded by an outside runner late in the run home.
1 of  4
27 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  8
N Munro
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Here's Herbie
MR:2-04.8
56.2
 
6 of  7
17 May 24
Race  9
J Cox
7 days
10th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
7/7
Ideal Double
MR:1-56.7
57.6
5.3L
4-3bk otr,held up tn,earnest
ONWARDSANDUPWARDS - hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home causing driver J Cox difficulty.
11 of 13
10 May 24
Race  4
J Cox
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R53 to R72 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
13/13
Heisenberg
MR:1-55.6
56.2
11L
3wd,prkd-3bk otr,off,no threat wd
ONWARDSANDUPWARDS - raced wide early.
1 of 10
28 Apr 24
Race  9
J Cox
14 days
8th up
R47 to R54 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
7/6
Mandalay Bay
MR:2-02.5
59.3
 
Led,held ld,trld 1200,thru,smartest
  
9
407044
  R53
9
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Sweet Lou-Tastes Like Money(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Earnest attempts in late September runs. Draw hurts but can offer cheek.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $28,428
Winning Stakes $19,800
Win Dividend $0.97
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1632All Weather Slushy300
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1632Distance320
Favourite2102nd Favourite110
Mobile1212Standing420
Left1632Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (U1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-18.7
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1/2 length 2-24.8
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2600m (U1) 3/4 length 3-22.6

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 10
27 Sep 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R52 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
9/8
Helium
MR:1-57.9
56.2
6.1L
Soon 1x1,off tn mid,kept giving mid
4 of 12
20 Sep 24
Race  5
G O'Reilly
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
12/12
Justcallmemiki
MR:1-57.5
57.4
2.5L
3bk otr-1x1 1200,up tn,solid mid
10 of 10
13 Sep 24
Race  3
B Hope
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/8
Tanzania
MR:2-04.0
57.1
9.2L
Brk,detachd,6bk inr,tiring by tn
KOWHAI NUGGET - broke at the start before being checked by an outside runner losing ground. Broke briefly when over-racing passing the 1600m. Hung inwards and paced roughly final bend striking several track markers.
7 of  9
30 Aug 24
Race  8
B Hope
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
6/5
Betterthancash
MR:2-00.1
58.2
7.2L
Eased,4bk otr,wdst rear tn,bt slows
10 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  8
B Hope
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
8/7
It's Tough
MR:1-57.0
56.9
13L
5th,3bk otr 1500,tight 400 & wilted
KOWHAI NUGGET - hung inwards final bend when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner causing driver B Hope some difficulty with a trailing runner being hampered.
4 of  9
09 Aug 24
Race  4
B Hope
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R59 PACE Stand
2000m
Slushy
5
3/4
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-02.1
57.0
3.4L
1x1,3bk otr 700,off,strong bid wd
  
10
273117
  R52
10 (2nd row)
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Always B Miki-Lady Dancer(by Christian Cullen) [Brodie Lindenny 6g(Bettor's Delight), Come Dance With Me 9m(Bettor's Delight), Dancing Dixie 11m(Bettor's Delight), Major Deal 8g(Art Major), Waltzing With Miki 3g(Always B Miki)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Honest effort here 27 Sep. May get buried away mid-race here. Combos.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $44,869
Winning Stakes $28,875
Win Dividend $0.62
Place Dividend $0.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2745All Weather Slushy200
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1913Distance211
Favourite5312nd Favourite602
Mobile2545Standing200
Left2645Right100
Fresh90510Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 4 lengths 3-14.2
 04/24 Invcargill 4YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1/2 length 2-44.6
 08/24 Winton 3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (9) 1/2 length 2-57.2
 09/24 Oamaru 3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) head 2-26.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 10
27 Sep 24
Race  9
T Williams
12 days
14th up
3YO+ R52 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/6
Helium
MR:1-57.9
56.2
7.6L
4bk otr,hookd wdr tn,steady mid-wd
1 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  10
K Newman
17 days
13th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
6/8
Warloch
MR:1-58.0
57.9
 
Mid-bk otr,3w cvr 800,swept,fght
MIKI BENNETT - driver K Newman was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
1 of  8
29 Aug 24
Race  8
T Williams
11 days
12th up
3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
9
1/1
Tua Lipa
MR:1-58.8
57.0
 
3pegs,hld up badly 400,chargd wide
MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
3 of  9
18 Aug 24
Race  10
T Williams
9 days
11th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
2
4/3
Franco Sailor
MR:2-00.0
59.3
0.6L
Trail,soon 3bk,off tn,gd tight rm
MIKI BENNETT - held up final bend and in the run home only obtaining clear racing room passing the100m.
7 of  8
09 Aug 24
Race  9
T Williams
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5
5/5
Betterthancash
MR:1-58.6
56.7
3.3L
3bk otr,3wd 550,1x1 tn,just fair
2 of 10
02 Aug 24
Race  10
T Williams
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
3/5
Franco Hoffman
MR:1-59.6
59.1
0.2L
6-5bk otr,solo 3wd 600,strong,close
  
11
933202
  R50
11 (2nd row)
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
10 b g Well Said-Pure Envy(by Jenna's Beach Boy) [Charge Forward 16g(Grinfromeartoear), Dolce Vita 6m(Art Major), Dougie's Envy 14m(Mach Three), Take Charge 13g(Grinfromeartoear), Unforgiving 12m(Art Major), War Hero 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:
C H Barlow
Comment:
Went close in a similar grade here 03 Oct. May get OK run through. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 169
Wins 16
Seconds 14
Thirds 19
Lifetime Stakes $267,524
Winning Stakes $143,370
Win Dividend $1.57
Place Dividend $1.12
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1561631All Weather Slushy810
Grass1302Grass Wet400
Course83214Distance45211
Favourite9132nd Favourite1242
Mobile1211324Standing4839
Left131925Right3878
Fresh90411Fresh30611

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/17 Ashburton 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1/2 length 2-59.9
 01/19 Cent Otago 3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 1 1/2 lengths 2-29.6
 07/19 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 3/4 length 2-24.1
 09/19 Auckland 4YO+ Up to & including R57 MOB. PACE JUN 1609m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 1-55.4
 11/19 Auckland 3YO+ R53 to R56 MOB. PACE 2200m (12) 3/4 length 2-44.4
 12/19 Auckland 3YO+ R54 to R61 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1/2 length 2-41.6
 03/20 Auckland 3YO+ R66 to R72 MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-39.5
 06/20 Auckland 3YO+ R58 to R77 MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 1/2 length 2-44.2
 12/20 Manawatu R57 to R76 MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 neck 2-32.4
 04/21 Auckland 3YO+ R60 to R84 MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 3/4 length 2-39.9
 05/21 Auckland 3YO+ R61 to R81 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 length 2-39.6
 12/21 Winton R58 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. P 2400m (8) neck 2-58.4
 04/22 Invcargill 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (2(20m)) 2 lengths 3-42.9
 10/22 Kaikoura 4YO+ R55 to R85 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (1) head 2-58.4
 01/23 NZ Metro R58 to R76 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) head 2-21.9
 03/24 Manawatu R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-10.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  5
W House
6 days
34th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
7/7
Perun
MR:1-57.9
58.4
0.5L
1x1,prkd,1x1,3bk 600,3wd cvr,smart
10 of 11
27 Sep 24
Race  1
W House
12 days
33rd up
3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
6/6
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.1
57.1
9.7L
6bk otr,last thru mid tn,imprvd wd
2 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  10
W House
9 days
32nd up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
8/6
Miki Bennett
MR:1-58.0
57.9
0.2L
Mid,followd 1x1,3w train,just misd
3 of  8
06 Sep 24
Race  10
W House
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
7/6
Miki's Courage
MR:1-59.2
57.8
1.5L
Trld-3bk inr,out 200,tidy in mid
WARLOCH - over-raced middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend.
3 of  9
30 Aug 24
Race  8
W House
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R51 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
5/7
Betterthancash
MR:2-00.1
58.2
3.7L
3bk otr-1x1,off mid tn,solid mid
9 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  8
W House
7 days
29th up
3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
9/8
It's Tough
MR:1-57.0
56.9
12L
3bk inr,prkd 1500,flat tn,no pickup
  
12
742863
  R51
12 (2nd row)
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
9 br g Tintin In America-Sophie's Choice(by Rustler Hanover) [Tommy Kruze 7g(Highview Tommy)]
Owner:
Mrs A M Claridge
Breeder:
B E Pears
Comment:
Not far off in last 2 outings. Midfield with cover on the turn would suit. Place
Colours
Starts 95
Wins 10
Seconds 12
Thirds 15
Lifetime Stakes $130,098
Winning Stakes $70,293
Win Dividend $1.15
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather921027All Weather Slushy501
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course2946Distance2109
Favourite8232nd Favourite924
Mobile831024Standing1203
Left73821Right2226
Fresh90501Fresh301013

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/18 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-45.3
 03/19 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 length 2-41.7
 04/19 WaikBoP 3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1/2 head 2-44
 12/20 WaikBoP R55 to R67 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-42
 04/22 WaikBoP 4YO+ R49 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE JU 2200m (5) neck 2-41.9
 06/22 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R59 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-01.6
 04/23 Cheviot 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-26.9
 04/23 NZ Metro R54 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) neck 2-26.3
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) deadheat 2-24.4
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) nose 2-23.7

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 11
27 Sep 24
Race  1
H Sail
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
7/10
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.1
57.1
2.9L
4-5bk inr,off rear tn,angld,smart
6 of 12
20 Sep 24
Race  5
B Hope
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
8/7
Justcallmemiki
MR:1-57.5
57.4
3.5L
3bk otr-prkd 1200,flat tn,fght well
8 of  8
06 Sep 24
Race  10
B Hope
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
4/5
Miki's Courage
MR:1-59.2
57.8
4.4L
7th,4bk otr,prkd 800,felt pinch
JACK TAR - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up after its previous start last Sunday.
2 of 10
01 Sep 24
Race  9
H Sail
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
1/1
Franco Messi
MR:2-02.6
55.9
0.3L
Brk,3wd,ld 1300,dug in,hdd,fght
JACK TAR - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  2
B Hope
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
5/5
Dancing Desire
MR:1-58.3
56.4
2.4L
3wd,prkd 1350,urgd,flat,2nd wind
BRONSON - driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly late in the run home when shifting inwards crowding JACK TAR and KEEPING IT KIWI which had to be restrained. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500. Mr Butt was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
7 of 11
09 Aug 24
Race  5
B Hope
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
10
3/4
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-57.3
56.1
7.4L
4-5bk inr,off,tidy,held up to line
JACK TAR - hung outwards in the run home having to be steadied near the 50m.
  
13
53268X
  R52
13 (2nd row)
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g Pet Rock(USA)-Jungle Jane(by Live Or Die) [Jungle Gem 10m(Changeover), Jungle Genie 14m(Bettor's Delight), Jungle Jewel 13m(Mach Three), Leaping Leo 9g(Changeover), Sagano 8m(Christian Cullen), The Cobbler 6g(Art Major)]
Owner:
C A McConchie
Breeder:
C A McConchie
Comment:
Never pulled out when 3rd in hot trial 02 Oct. Don't disregard in fresh state.
Colours
Starts 46
Wins 5
Seconds 9
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $73,453
Winning Stakes $35,200
Win Dividend $0.54
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather41312All Weather Slushy302
Grass522Grass Wet201
Course3429Distance1923
Favourite6212nd Favourite915
Mobile2307Standing2357
Left46514Right000
Fresh90411Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (6) 2 lengths 2-31.2
 10/22 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (6) 1 length 3-01.9
 11/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R53, R54 with cond. DiscrHcp 2500m (10) head 3-15.1
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-26.3
 10/23 Methven R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (8) neck 3-10

Race Starts (6 of 12)

3 of  5
02 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  2
S Ottley
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:2-03.6
55.2
 
8 of  9
07 Jun 24
Race  5
R May
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R71 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/4
Commander Ben
MR:2-02.4
57.0
3.5L
Brk,9th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,sound
THE COALMAN - broke at the start losing ground.
6 of  8
26 May 24
Race  8
R May
7 days
7th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
1/2
Lester
MR:2-04.4
59.2
3.3L
3-5bk inr,off,prkd 1200,dug in,hdd
2 of 11
19 May 24
Race  9
S Ottley
14 days
6th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/4
Wag Star
MR:1-59.9
56.7
3.8L
3bk inr,ld 1900,trld 1250,earnest
3 of 10
05 May 24
Race  9
S Ottley
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/2
Kiwi Hero
MR:2-04.5
57.7
0.9L
4th,up,ld 1350,dug in,cght 75
THE COALMAN - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
5 of  9
26 Apr 24
Race  8
S Ottley
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R53 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
4/4
Jimmyray
MR:1-58.4
58.4
4L
4th,4bk inr,3bk tn,honest inr