NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 4

M Williamson

117 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

1x1-prkd,1x1 1100,off,solid mid

2 of 6

12 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 5

J R Dunn

R41 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Princess Meritaten

MR:1-57.8

56.6

3 of 9

02 Jun 24

Ashburton

Race 8

J R Dunn

10 days

15th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

1/1

Harrison John

MR:1-54.6

58.5

2.3L

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght well

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.

1 of 8

23 May 24

Race 7

J R Dunn

13 days

14th up

3YO+ R53 to R61 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/1

Helium

MR:1-57.2

56.5

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,off,dashd clr

6 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

J R Dunn

28 days

13th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/3

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

3.5L

Gate spd,ld 1600,urgd tn,wilted

HADRON COLLIDER - lay inwards near the 200m having to be straightened resulting in COLD CHISEL being hampered momentarily.

1 of 5

12 Apr 24

Race 5

A Herlihy

21 days

12th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

4/5

Vessem

MR:1-53.1

55.8

Made ld,brf attck bell,held bavely

125138

Miki's Courage

R56

Front

Tim Williams

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Siena Franco(by Courage Under Fire) [Divinia Bellezza 9m(American Ideal), Guido Da Siena 8g(Art Major)]
Owners:: K D Straight, Mrs B A Straight, Mrs C M Ede, C J Dunnett, J H Newton
Breeder:: Loburn Limited
Comment:: Best draw since his win from #1 06 Sep. Group 1 field here though. First4s.

Starts 17

Wins 3

Seconds 5

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $62,928

Winning Stakes $28,600

Win Dividend $0.31

Place Dividend $1.29

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	17	3	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	16	3	6	Distance	14	1	6
Favourite	5	3	1	2nd Favourite	4	0	3
Mobile	16	2	7	Standing	1	1	0
Left	17	3	7	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) head 3-18.8
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-13.7
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.7

Race Starts (6 of 12)

8 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

G Smith

14 days

9th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

12/12

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

6.7L

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 1100,wd cvr,steady

3 of 10

13 Sep 24

Race 5

J R Dunn

7 days

8th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/2

Bronson

MR:1-56.5

57.8

2.3L

3wd,up,ld 1200,fght,hdd,fght well

MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide early.

1 of 8

06 Sep 24

Race 10

J R Dunn

84 days

7th up

3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Piccadilly Pete

MR:1-59.2

57.8

Led,trld,ld 1300,kickd,held well

3 of 6

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 10

T Williams

R36 to R52 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Dave Duley

MR:2-05.8

58.1

5 of 10

14 Jun 24

Race 8

T Williams

12 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

2/1

Shards Matrix

MR:1-58.4

57.8

1.8L

3wd,prkd 1400,dug in,swampd 100

MIKI'S COURAGE - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early.

2 of 9

02 Jun 24

Ashburton

Race 8

T Williams

16 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

3/4

Harrison John

MR:1-54.6

58.5

up,prkd,ld 1100,fght,run down 100

40111X

Chase A Dream

R93

Front

Blair Orange

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 6g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 5m(Bettor's Delight), State Of Art 4h(Art Major)]
Owners:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: Outstanding draw for top-rated horse in field. Tidy 4th 02 Oct trials. Top pick.

Starts 14

Wins 9

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $370,879

Winning Stakes $324,704

Win Dividend $1.97

Place Dividend $1.06

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	9	3	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	8	7	1	Distance	9	7	2
Favourite	8	6	1	2nd Favourite	4	3	1
Mobile	14	9	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	9	7	2	Right	5	2	1
Fresh90	1	0	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-22.9
	10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-23.4
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (15) nose 2-22.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) head 2-04.7
	02/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1/2 head 2-41.8
	04/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) neck 2-25
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-23.8
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) nose 2-22.7

Race Starts (6 of 15)

4 of 5

02 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 2

N Purdon

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

Don't Stop Dreaming

MR:2-03.6

55.2

5 of 6

12 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Orange

R41 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Princess Meritaten

MR:1-57.8

56.6

1 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

Natalie Rasmussen

7 days

14th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

We Walk By Faith

MR:1-55.9

55.5

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,up,flew,just

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early.

1 of 6

03 May 24

Race 6

O Thornley

28 days

13th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-56.8

56.0

3wd,prkd 1500,up,just too brave

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early.

1 of 7

24 Apr 24

TRIAL

Race 8

B Orange

R48 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Obsession

MR:1-58.6

56.1

1 of 6

05 Apr 24

Race 1

Natalie Rasmussen

14 days

12th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Harrison John

MR:1-57.8

55.7

4th,1x1 1000,up tn,toughest str

291X63

The Surfer

R59

Front

Samantha Ottley

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-Styx On(by Art Major) [Racey Rach 6m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: D B Donnelly, Mrs S M Donnelly
Breeder:: Loburn Limited, Wibble Holdings Limited
Movement:: Domiciled at Burnham with Mark Jones
Comment:: Brings improving northern form to this. Has gate speed. Rough claims.

Starts 12

Wins 3

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $44,303

Winning Stakes $24,475

Win Dividend $0.49

Place Dividend $1.14

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	12	3	3	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	0	0	0
Favourite	3	3	0	2nd Favourite	2	0	2
Mobile	12	3	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	4	2	1	Right	8	1	2
Fresh90	3	1	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (11) 1 length 2-45.9
	01/24 WaikBoP 3YO+ R46 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PAC 2200m (5) 1 length 2-45.9
	04/24 Auckland 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 3/4 length 2-43.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 5

T Mitchell

13 days

2nd up

3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

8/8

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.6

56.1

0.8L

Sped to ld,trld 1600,thru,stern bid

THE SURFER - lay in rounding the turn approaching the 800m.

6 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

T Mitchell

155 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

7/7

Mako

MR:1-56.1

57.6

8.1L

Ld out,attckd,trld,4-bk,rear,bt one

THE SURFER - hampered and broke briefly near the 1000m after a slight easing of the pace. Raced greenly leaving the final turn when weakening.

1 of 7

19 Apr 24

Race 6

D Butcher

28 days

8th up

3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Escape Artist

MR:1-59.4

56.4

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,ld 1600,too slick

9 of 13

22 Mar 24

Race 7

D Butcher

7 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

8/8

Cold Chisel

MR:1-59.6

58.0

10L

Left prkd,cvr 1800,3-bk,blkd,forget

THE SURFER - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 7

15 Mar 24

Race 3

D Butcher

14 days

6th up

3YO+ R50 to R59 MOB. PACE

2200m

Slushy

2/2

Jolimont

MR:2-02.1

57.1

2.1L

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1400,stuck gamely

5 of 8

01 Mar 24

Race 5

D Butcher

14 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

6/5

Cold Chisel

MR:1-57.7

57.6

1.9L

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 300,fin on

2X2217

It's Tough

R60

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullen's Mercy(by Christian Cullen) [He's Tough 6g(He's Watching), I'm Tough 8g(Bettor's Delight), She's Tough 7m(He's Watching)]
Owners:: R R Packer, B R Packer, S W King, Miss C A Gray, Mrs E Dunn, Mrs C M Deuart, Mrs P L Ward, K N Deuart, I'm Tough Syndicate, Mrs C Packer
Breeder:: R A Reekie
Gear:: SL-On
Comment:: Steady 7th after getting back 27 Sep. Good win 23 Aug but may find this rich.

Starts 9

Wins 2

Seconds 3

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $48,988

Winning Stakes $33,000

Win Dividend $1.43

Place Dividend $1.20

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	9	2	4	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	6	2	2	Distance	7	2	2
Favourite	3	1	2	2nd Favourite	2	0	2
Mobile	9	2	4	Standing	0	0	0
Left	9	2	4	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	1	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-26.6
	08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24

Race Starts (6 of 15)

7 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

K Newman

35 days

4th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/8

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

5-6bk inr,6bk otr,inr tn,sound inr

1 of 10

23 Aug 24

Race 8

J R Dunn

14 days

3rd up

3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Betterthancash

MR:1-57.0

56.9

4th,1x1 1500,up,ld tn,too tough

2 of 11

09 Aug 24

Race 5

J R Dunn

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

1/1

Amaretto Franco

MR:1-57.3

56.1

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,run down 100

2 of 12

26 Jul 24

Race 3

J R Dunn

218 days

1st up

3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Amaretto Franco

MR:1-57.9

59.6

0.6L

Soon prkd,no cvr,ld tn,brave,cght

1 of 8

17 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 7

J R Dunn

R37 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Milou

MR:2-01.2

57.1

2 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 7

J R Dunn

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Treacherous Gall

MR:2-01.4

56.3

310319

Justcallmemiki

R64

Front

Jonny Cox

Hayden Cullen, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Alchemist(by Mach Three) [Alta Louisa 7m(Art Major), Alta Meteor 4g(Art Major), Always B Misty 2f(Always B Miki), Lester 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:: G F Bond
Breeder:: Alta Breeding Co Ltd
Comment:: Covered extra territory 27 Sep. Front row draw but seeking luck. First4s.

Starts 10

Wins 4

Seconds 0

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $34,741

Winning Stakes $30,250

Win Dividend $1.29

Place Dividend $1.00

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	10	4	2	All Weather Slushy	1	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	6	2	2	Distance	5	1	2
Favourite	4	2	1	2nd Favourite	2	1	1
Mobile	10	4	2	Standing	0	0	0
Left	9	4	2	Right	1	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	1	Fresh30	1	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/23 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 3 lengths 2-47.2
	01/24 WaikBoP 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-44.4
	07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 3 1/4 lengths 3-14.6
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (14) neck 2-24.7

Race Starts (6 of 13)

9 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

S Ottley

7 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/9

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

Eased,3wd cvr,postd 1100,wiltd

JUSTCALLMEMIKI - raced wide from the 1400m.

1 of 12

20 Sep 24

Race 5

B Orange

14 days

5th up

3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Wish Me Luck

MR:1-57.5

57.4

3wd,ld 1400,trld 1200,thru,smartest

3 of 9

06 Sep 24

Race 4

B Orange

42 days

4th up

3YO+ R58 to R75 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Harrison John

MR:1-56.2

56.5

2.2L

Prkd,up,ld 1200,fght hard,bestd

3 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

S Ottley

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Harrison John

MR:2-00.9

56.8

11 of 12

26 Jul 24

Race 3

B Orange

21 days

3rd up

3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Amaretto Franco

MR:1-57.9

59.6

3wd,up,ld 1150,bested 350,wiltd

JUSTCALLMEMIKI - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed notwithstanding the gelding had worked hard in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and signs of muscle tie-up. Trainer H Cullen advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and will advise the results to Stewards.

1 of 9

05 Jul 24

Race 6

B Orange

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

1/1

Commander Joe

MR:2-00.4

55.9

Up,ld 2100,joind tn,dashd away

3442X3

We Walk By Faith

R68

Front

Bob Butt

Hayden Cullen, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
Owners:: D M Dunford, M D Dunford
Breeder:: P W Judd, C A Judd
Comment:: Early work may have told 27 Sep but kept on giving. Place spoils preferred.

Starts 14

Wins 5

Seconds 3

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $188,876

Winning Stakes $113,675

Win Dividend $0.52

Place Dividend $1.36

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	12	4	5	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	7	2	4	Distance	8	3	4
Favourite	6	4	1	2nd Favourite	1	0	0
Mobile	14	5	5	Standing	0	0	0
Left	10	3	4	Right	2	1	1
Fresh90	2	1	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 3/4 length 2-25.6
	11/23 NZ Metro R48 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.4
	12/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-27.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.1

Race Starts (6 of 12)

3 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

R Butt

140 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

1.9L

Up,prkd,ld 1350,fght hard,hdd 100

2 of 8

18 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 7

O Thornley

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Reklaws Dream

MR:1-59.9

56.1

4 of 9

04 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 7

O Thornley

R51 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Trump Card

MR:1-58.7

57.2

8 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

O Thornley

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Harrison John

MR:2-00.9

56.8

2 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

O Thornley

7 days

13th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

0.1L

3wd,up,prkd 1200,fght,just nabbd

4 of 6

03 May 24

Race 6

B Orange

21 days

12th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/3

Chase A Dream

MR:1-56.8

56.0

0.6L

Prkd,1x1 1500,off,solid bid mid

333X22

Cold Chisel

R78

Front

Zachary Butcher

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 3 b c Always B Miki-Shezaball(by Presidential Ball) [Micaitlen Denario 4m(Captaintreacherous), Play Philly 5m(Art Major), Rockaball 9g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Ronnie Pickering 8g(Art Major)]
Owner:: Montana Park Pty Ltd
Breeder:: M P O'Connor, Mrs P M O'Connor, O T Shaw
Movement:: Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
Comment:: 2nd to a NZ Cup contender last week. Won here last October. Threat to #3.

Starts 17

Wins 6

Seconds 5

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $371,792

Winning Stakes $300,050

Win Dividend $1.88

Place Dividend $1.26

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	17	6	9	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	4	1	2	Distance	4	1	2
Favourite	5	2	1	2nd Favourite	6	3	3
Mobile	16	6	8	Standing	1	0	1
Left	8	2	4	Right	9	4	5
Fresh90	3	0	2	Fresh30	2	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/23 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (3) head 2-05.7
	03/23 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (4) neck 2-04.5
	10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (3) neck 2-23.1
	10/23 Ashburton 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 1/2 neck 2-01.3
	03/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 3/4 length 2-41
	03/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2700m (1) head 3-20.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 6

A Herlihy

13 days

2nd up

3YO+ R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

4/3

Merlin

MR:1-58.0

54.6

4th inr,1x1 1600,held up,wd,bold wd

2 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

Z Butcher

134 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/4

Mako

MR:1-56.1

57.6

0.6L

Eased,rear otr,1x1 bell,wd,bold bid

3 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

Z Butcher

7 days

12th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

0.6L

Ld,trld 1600,held up tn,dashd,cght

COLD CHISEL - briefly hampered near the 200m. Lay outwards just prior to the finish line and was momentarily placed in restricted room.

3 of 6

03 May 24

Race 6

J Morrison

21 days

11th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/2

Chase A Dream

MR:1-56.8

56.0

0.4L

Eased,3bk otr,off,unwound wdst

COLD CHISEL - driver J Morrison advised the off side hopple shortener had become entangled around the hind hopple loop of the colt after being activated.

3 of 5

12 Apr 24

Race 5

Z Butcher

21 days

10th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/1

Hadron Collider

MR:1-53.1

55.8

Nice trip otr,peeled top,stout fin

1 of 13

22 Mar 24

Race 7

Z Butcher

7 days

9th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

1/1

Christopher Dance

MR:1-59.6

58.0

Held ld,trld 1100,thru,best on mrks

68X421

Munroe's Mate

R54

9 (E2)

Front

Tony Barron, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-G B Blaze(by Betterthancheddar)
Owners:: B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, G R J Anderson, Miss D L Negus, T R Barron
Breeder:: J I G Taylor, Mrs S G Taylor
Comment:: Busy but productive weekend in late September. Big step up here though.

Starts 10

Wins 2

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $25,911

Winning Stakes $14,300

Win Dividend $0.74

Place Dividend $0.77

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	10	2	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	6	1	1	Distance	7	2	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	2	0
Mobile	10	2	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	10	2	3	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.7
	09/24 Timaru with cond. MOB. PACE 2050m (9) head 2-34.4

Race Starts (6 of 15)

1 of 12

29 Sep 24

Timaru

Race 6

J Morrison

2 days

3rd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2050m

Good

2/2

Post Painter

MR:2-01.1

58.1

Gate spd,ld 1550,joind,fght,bravest

2 of 11

27 Sep 24

Race 1

J Morrison

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/4

Reklaws Dream

MR:1-57.1

57.1

1.3L

Led,trld,ld 1400,fght hrd,cght 100

4 of 10

13 Sep 24

Race 5

J Morrison

119 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/9

Bronson

MR:1-56.5

57.8

3.3L

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1200,held up,good

MUNROE'S MATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

2 of 9

04 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

R36 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Five Crowns

MR:2-01.3

58.3

6 of 6

14 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 6

J Morrison

R45 to R63 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Brando

MR:1-57.4

56.1

8 of 11

17 May 24

Race 10

J Morrison

19 days

7th up

3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

9/8

Miki's Courage

MR:1-59.8

57.2

7.6L

4-5bk otr,up,prkd 900,felt pinch tn

MUNROE'S MATE - hampered in the early stages.

112125

Betterthancash

R60

10 (2nd row)

Front

Craig Ferguson

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b g Art Major-Betterthankaty(by Betterthancheddar)
Owners:: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G A Hand, Mrs K J Woodham, G A Woodham
Breeder:: R G Anderson, M J Stevens
Comment:: Not at his best here 27 Sep after emerging stylishly in spring. Add to combos.

Starts 9

Wins 3

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $33,273

Winning Stakes $24,750

Win Dividend $1.21

Place Dividend $0.97

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	9	3	2	All Weather Slushy	2	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	8	3	2	Distance	7	3	1
Favourite	1	1	0	2nd Favourite	2	2	0
Mobile	8	3	1	Standing	1	0	1
Left	9	3	2	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) head 2-28.1
	08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26
	08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. M 1980m (5) 2 3/4 lengths 2-27.9

Race Starts (6 of 15)

5 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

C Ferguson

7 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/3

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

4.3L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,waitd,fair

BETTERTHANCASH - lay inwards final bend striking several track markers.

2 of 10

20 Sep 24

Race 7

C Ferguson

21 days

6th up

3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

3/3

Tact McLeod

MR:2-00.1

56.5

0.1L

Trld-3bk inr,trld tn,thru tn,almost

1 of 9

30 Aug 24

Race 8

C Ferguson

7 days

5th up

3YO+ R51 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Spirit Of Anarchy

MR:2-00.1

58.2

Trld,3bk inr 1500,waitd,burst thru

BETTERTHANCASH - held up rounding the final bend and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

2 of 10

23 Aug 24

Race 8

C Ferguson

14 days

4th up

3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/3

It's Tough

MR:1-57.0

56.9

1.1L

Soon trld,held up,off tn,chasd hard

1 of 8

09 Aug 24

Race 9

C Ferguson

7 days

3rd up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

2/3

Piccadilly Pete

MR:1-58.6

56.7

3bk inr,held up tn,flew up the inr

1 of 8

02 Aug 24

Race 5

C Ferguson

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/1

Five Crowns

MR:2-00.3

58.3

6th,1x1 1200,3wd,dashed,just there

741X45

Little Spike

R66

11 (2nd row)

Front

Zev Meredith(J)

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Breeding:: 3 b g Terror To Love-Key Operator(by Armbro Operative) [Girl Courage 12m(Courage Under Fire), Overarm 9g(Changeover), Rapid Response 5g(Gold Ace), Scared Stiff 7g(Terror To Love), Still Trying 6g(Stunin Cullen)]
Owners:: Est T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
Breeder:: T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
Movement:: Domiciled at Burnham with Mark Jones
Comment:: Handy enough behind Jeremiah last start. Seeking a run through. Top3/4 hope.

Starts 8

Wins 4

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $47,723

Winning Stakes $34,375

Win Dividend $4.45

Place Dividend $1.30

	Starts	Wins		Starts	Wins
All Weather	8	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	0	0	Distance	0	0
Favourite	2	1	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	8	4	Standing	0	0
Left	3	3	Right	5	1
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/23 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-44.1
	01/24 WaikBoP 3YO Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1/2 head 2-42.7
	02/24 Auckland 3YO+ R51 to R56 MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-44.4
	04/24 WaikBoP 3YO+ R48 to R64 MOB. PACE 2200m (6) head 2-39.5

Race Starts (6 of 9)

5 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 5

J Stormont

13 days

2nd up

3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/4

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.6

56.1

2.9L

Eased,rear inr,off,tidy late in mid

4 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

Z Meredith

170 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/3

Mako

MR:1-56.1

57.6

1.6L

6th otr,1x1,prkd bell,fght gamely

1 of 9

04 Apr 24

Race 5

Z Meredith

13 days

6th up

3YO+ R48 to R64 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Vessem

MR:1-56.6

57.0

7th,7-bk inr,off,wdst rear tn,brill

4 of 13

22 Mar 24

Race 7

B Butcher

21 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

10/10

Cold Chisel

MR:1-59.6

58.0

2.8L

6th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,stout wdst

7 of 8

01 Mar 24

Race 5

B Butcher

21 days

4th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5/6

Cold Chisel

MR:1-57.7

57.6

5.3L

7th otr,4-bk,rear top,never sparked

1 of 9

09 Feb 24

Race 8

Z Meredith

11 days

3rd up

3YO+ R51 to R56 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/4

Jeremiah

MR:2-00.2

56.3

Ld out,trld 1650,thru lane,powerful

133312

Mako

R62

12 (2nd row)

Front

David Butcher

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-Lincolns Delight(by American Ideal) [Secret Bid 4g(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:: D B Donnelly, Mrs S M Donnelly
Breeder:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Movement:: Domiciled at Burnham with Mark Jones
Comment:: Compiled a sharp record. Hauled in late 04 Oct. Can offer some bite here.

Starts 7

Wins 3

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $35,985

Winning Stakes $28,600

Win Dividend $3.17

Place Dividend $1.71

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	7	3	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	0	0	0
Favourite	2	1	1	2nd Favourite	2	0	2
Mobile	7	3	4	Standing	0	0	0
Left	1	1	0	Right	6	2	4
Fresh90	1	1	0	Fresh30	1	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 2-42.5
	06/24 Auckland 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (10) 1 length 2-39.5
	09/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (2) neck 2-38.8

Race Starts (6 of 8)

2 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 5

D Butcher

13 days

7th up

3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.6

56.1

0.4L

Prkd,into ld 1600,mastered 50m out

1 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

D Butcher

8 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5/5

Cold Chisel

MR:1-56.1

57.6

Prkd,cvr,prkd,into ld bell,powerful

MAKO - raced greenly when improving to the lead near the 1000m resulting in a slight easing of the pace hampering trailing runners.

3 of 7

13 Sep 24

Race 5

D Butcher

28 days

5th up

3YO+ R55 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Mantra Blue

MR:1-57.4

54.8

3.2L

Brk,4th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr,fght on

MAKO - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

3 of 9

16 Aug 24

Race 6

B Butcher

50 days

4th up

3YO+ R52 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

4/5

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.5

56.1

0.4L

Eased,8th otr,wd,prkd 1100,game bid

3 of 8

27 Jun 24

Race 5

Z Butcher

21 days

3rd up

3YO+ R50 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Always B You

MR:1-57.0

57.7

2.1L

7th inr,off,wd 1400,prkd 800,stuck

MAKO - was taken out three wide to improve near the 1400m but was then restrained after Driver J Abernethy (TUGAWAR) indicated that it was his intention to hold the parked position. Improved forward to secure the position outside the leader near the 800m.

1 of 9

06 Jun 24

Race 2

D Butcher

28 days

2nd up

3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/4

Hawkeye Pierce

MR:1-56.6

57.1

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd,ld 750,powerful

HAWKEYE PIERCE - Driver T Herlihy defended a charge under Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted his runner out near the 1200m forcing MAKO to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $200. Raced fiercely for a distance passing the 1000m when being steadied to take a trail.

244328

Twista

R54

13 (E1) (2nd row)

Front

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Papakura

Breeding:: 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Double Twist(by Artsplace) [Double Time 4g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Twista Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:: Fair here last week after getting back. Draw just adds to challenge. Stretched.

Starts 22

Wins 3

Seconds 7

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $65,315

Winning Stakes $29,700

Win Dividend $0.60

Place Dividend $1.32

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	21	2	11	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	1	1	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	1	0	0	Distance	1	0	0
Favourite	4	1	3	2nd Favourite	5	1	2
Mobile	21	3	11	Standing	1	0	0
Left	5	1	3	Right	17	2	8
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/24 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (15) 1/2 neck 2-26.9
	05/24 Auckland 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (1) neck 2-39.5
	06/24 Auckland 3YO+ R43 to R52 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1/2 length 2-43.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 12

03 Oct 24

Race 5

J Dickie

20 days

20th up

3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Perun

MR:1-57.9

58.4

5.4L

Eased,3wd cvr,postd,prkd,pluggd

2 of 7

13 Sep 24

Race 5

J Dickie

14 days

19th up

3YO+ R55 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/3

Mantra Blue

MR:1-57.4

54.8

Ld untested,got terms,mastered 75m

TWISTA - shifted out on straightening for the run home but was corrected by Driver J Dickie.

3 of 7

30 Aug 24

Race 7

J Abernethy

7 days

18th up

3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

4/4

Better Knuckle Up

MR:1-57.4

56.9

1.1L

5th otr,left prkd 1150,stuck gamely

4 of 5

23 Aug 24

Race 6

J Dickie

14 days

17th up

3YO+ R55 to R71 DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

2/3

Fernleigh Cash

MR:1-58.7

56.8

Brk,rear inr,4th top,sound on mrks

TWISTA - co-trainers S & A Telfer were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start but soon settled.

4 of 6

09 Aug 24

Race 5

J Dickie

7 days

16th up

3YO+ R52 to R69 MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

3/3

Always A Porsche

MR:1-55.0

55.2

2.2L

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd bell,fght on well

2 of 6

02 Aug 24

Race 6

K Denifostova

50 days

15th up

3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5/5

Artisan

MR:1-59.7

56.6

0.3L

5th,5-bk inr,off,1x1,wd tn,bold bid

511X11

Harrison John

R70

14 (2nd row)

Front

Ricky May

Hayden Cullen, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Rozelski(by Bettor's Delight) [Cosmic Major 5g(Art Major), Dragon Tattoo 7m(Art Major), Imelda May 6m(Art Major), Kowalski 2f(Always B Miki), Starski 8m(Art Major)]
Owners:: McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, J Kendrick
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:: Moves stables after consecutive wins. Doesn't mind a fight. Each way claims.

Starts 14

Wins 5

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $78,225

Winning Stakes $58,300

Win Dividend $1.08

Place Dividend $0.82

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	5	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	11	4	1	Distance	11	4	1
Favourite	4	3	0	2nd Favourite	3	1	2
Mobile	14	5	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	14	5	3	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	2	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 2 lengths 2-29.7
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-24.8
	06/24 Ashburton 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 2 lengths 2-01.1
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R58 to R75 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) head 2-23
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (13) 1 1/2 lengths 2-23.8

Race Starts (6 of 13)

1 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

J R Dunn

21 days

2nd up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Renegade

MR:1-56.8

56.8

4bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,toughest

1 of 9

06 Sep 24

Race 4

J R Dunn

96 days

1st up

3YO+ R58 to R75 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Helium

MR:1-56.2

56.5

Trld,3bk inr 1200,waitd,off,flew

HARRISON JOHN - held up leaving the final bend. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

1 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

K Newman

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Queen Of Swords

MR:2-00.9

56.8

1 of 9

02 Jun 24

Ashburton

Race 8

R Butt

10 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Miki's Courage

MR:1-54.6

58.5

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,easy

1 of 12

23 May 24

Race 9

J R Dunn

13 days

6th up

3YO+ R35 to R52 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/1

Wotsonyamind

MR:1-57.6

56.9

Prkd,ld 1400,slippd clr tn,comfy

HARRISON JOHN - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

5 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

R Butt

19 days

5th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

2.9L

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,sound

X51213

Better Knuckle Up

R71

15 (2nd row)

Front

Scott Phelan

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 3 b c Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Blazing Knuckles 2f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott
Breeder:: H A David, G David
Movement:: Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
Comment:: As consistent as any 3-year-old this spring. Horror draw though. Place.

Starts 11

Wins 5

Seconds 1

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $62,198

Winning Stakes $48,950

Win Dividend $0.91

Place Dividend $0.82

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	11	5	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	0	0	0
Favourite	4	3	1	2nd Favourite	5	2	2
Mobile	11	5	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	0	0	0	Right	11	5	3
Fresh90	3	1	0	Fresh30	2	2	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 3/4 length 2-41.4
	11/23 Auckland 2YO+ R35 to R46, R49 to R50 with cond. M 1609m (3) 3/4 length 1-53.3
	01/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-55.7
	05/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-41.3
	08/24 Auckland 3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE 1609m (5) head 1-57.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

C Hackett

22 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Mako

MR:1-56.1

57.6

0.9L

Wd,made ld,3-bk,off,blkd,belated wd

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1000m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver C Hackett reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners as a result.

1 of 7

30 Aug 24

Race 7

C Hackett

85 days

4th up

3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

1/1

Artisan

MR:1-57.4

56.9

Prkd,ld,trld 1150,thru,best on mrks

2 of 9

06 Jun 24

Race 6

S Phelan

13 days

3rd up

3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Skipper

MR:1-58.0

58.3

1.3L

Eased,wd cvr rear,held up,wdst,flew

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

1 of 8

24 May 24

Race 5

C Hackett

7 days

2nd up

3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE

2200m

Easy

1/1

Aye Aye Captain

MR:1-57.9

56.4

Prkd,into l 1800,dictated,too smart

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - shifted out leaving the final turn but was immediately corrected by Driver C Hackett.

5 of 12

17 May 24

Race 3

C Hackett

91 days

1st up

3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Escape Artist

MR:1-59.3

56.7

2.8L

11th otr,6-bk,5w top,rattled home

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett stated that after getting back in the running from her second row draw she had not received a trail into the race as she had hoped but was satisfied with the manner in which the colt finished on over the final stages when making up considerable ground.

2 of 3

27 Apr 24

TRIAL

Race 7

S Phelan

R77 MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

Akatea

MR:2-04.8

57.9

224X11

Vessem

R76

16 (2nd row)

Front

Mark Purdon

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 3 b g Vincent(AUS)-Imke B(by Bettor's Delight) [Lord Verde 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Miki B 2g(Always B Miki), Vinke B 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:: Mrs H van Opzeeland, S W R Gillan, Mrs P P Gillan, P I Baken, J H Grainger, Mrs J A Grainger, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate
Breeder:: Mrs H van Opzeeland
Comment:: Showed another string to the bow with gritty 03 Oct win. Don't disregard.

Starts 18

Wins 7

Seconds 3

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $141,065

Winning Stakes $101,750

Win Dividend $0.78

Place Dividend $0.68

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins
All Weather	18	7	3	All Weather Slushy	1	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	9	5	0	Distance	8	4
Favourite	8	5	2	2nd Favourite	2	2
Mobile	18	7	3	Standing	0	0
Left	14	7	3	Right	4	0
Fresh90	3	3	0	Fresh30	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-26.7
	04/23 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (5) neck 1-57.7
	04/23 Invcargill 2YO MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 3/4 length 2-44
	08/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-22.3
	09/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-11.3
	10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-25

Race Starts (6 of 14)

1 of 8

03 Oct 24

Race 10

B Orange

20 days

2nd up

3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/1

Helium

MR:1-57.8

56.6

8th,prkd 1200,closer,hugely brave

1 of 9

13 Sep 24

Race 7

B Orange

126 days

1st up

3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

1/1

Bryce's Meddle

MR:1-58.3

56.7

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,got there inr

2 of 9

04 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 7

B Orange

R51 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Trump Card

MR:1-58.7

57.2

6 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

B Orange

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Harrison John

MR:2-00.9

56.8

4 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

B Orange

28 days

13th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

1.1L

Prkd,1x1,3bk 1200,waitd,smart mid

2 of 5

12 Apr 24

Race 5