NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 12 September
Meeting: MID-SEPTEMBER RACE NIGHT (MID-SEPTEMBER RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 11/09/2025 at 15:24 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1980m
For R35 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Bettor's Delight-Return To Gold(by Armbro Operative) [Bettor Be Gold 11g(Bettor's Delight), Delightingold 3f(Bettor's Delight), Generally Outspoken 14m(Mach Three), Khal Drogo 9g(Sportswriter), Machs Gold 10h(Mach Three), Missinmemate 12g(Grinfromeartoear), Rocknreturn 6m(A Rocknroll Dance), Spellbound 8m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- S G Bell, S D Gill
- Breeder:
- S G Bell, D L Williamson
- Comment:
- Tough ask at Ashburton after losing touch early. Unlucky prior. Rough claims.

Starts
18
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$10,314
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.73
Place Dividend
$1.11
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 17 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 18 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (U2) 2 3/4 lengths 2-28.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C D Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
11/11
Sweet Dreams
MR:1-58.0
58.1
9L
Tardy,rear inr,5-bk top,plggd away
BRONSKI - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home and paced roughly.
C D Thornley
21 days
12th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10/10
Lily's A Star
MR:2-00.1
59.4
3.7L
Eased,rear otr,impr inr,off,no gaps
BRONSKI - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
C D Thornley
7 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7/7
Didjashoutthebar
MR:2-01.0
58.5
2L
8th otr,5-bk,wdst rear top,bold fin
Authorisation of placings was delayed until Stewards confirmed the correct order of placings with the TAB as being DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR, MELTON MAGNATE, BRONSKI, LORD MUDRICK and IVONA DADIC after the initial Judge's call had omitted BRONSKI before being corrected in accordance with Rule 874(1).
C D Thornley
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/9
Enya Franco
MR:2-02.1
59.1
3.3L
8th otr,5-bk,wd 1500,prkd,ld,cut bk
C D Thornley
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/6
Brandi Snapp
MR:2-02.8
59.0
5.2L
Trld,3-bk 1700,off top,no final zip
C D Thornley
21 days
8th up
4YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/7
Loveyourmother
MR:2-01.7
58.1
4.7L
Tardy,10th otr,held up top,bttld on
BRONSKI - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
C D Thornley
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7/8
The Bettor Major
MR:1-59.8
60.3
3.3L
Eased,8th otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin
C D Thornley
42 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
8/8
Stephs Boy
MR:1-59.0
57.2
11L
9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 450,steady gap
BRONSKI - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
C D Thornley
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Brandi Snapp
MR:2-02.5
58.7
C D Thornley
12 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/8
Waterholes Road
MR:2-00.6
56.8
47L
Eased,9th inr,4-bk,btn700m,atr.fib.
BRONSKI - trainer D Williamson was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified anti choke device which was fitted prior to the start. Weakened from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Thornley was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Always B Miki-Belmont Fire(by Courage Under Fire) [Belmont Diva 7m(Art Major), Belmont Inferno 5m(Art Major), Belmont Major 8g(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- D L Williamson, J P A Nevin
- Breeder:
- D L Williamson
- Comment:
- Raced much better than his price at Ashburton. 3-time winner here. Can surprise.

Starts
32
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$25,755
Winning Stakes
$14,300
Win Dividend
$0.55
Place Dividend
$0.91
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 21 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 28 | 3 | 4 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 32 | 3 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Thornley
7 days
31st up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
10/10
Gliding High
MR:2-01.4
59.9
0.8L
Made ld,3-bk 1900,off,strong effort
G Thornley
21 days
30th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/9
Lily's A Star
MR:2-00.1
59.4
8L
5th inr,4-bk 1550,held up,not in it
BELMONT VALOR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
G Thornley
7 days
29th up
R39 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5/4
The Bettor Major
MR:1-59.5
58.4
8.4L
Brk run-up,wd cvr rear,posted,faded
BELMONT VALOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
N Munro
14 days
28th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/6
Warloch
MR:1-59.6
60.0
2.8L
Wd,prkd,urged to ld 1350,gunned dwn
G Thornley
14 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Kalatra
MR:2-00.6
59.6
Soon ld,trld bell,thru,too slippery
G Thornley
7 days
26th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2/4
Kowhai Nugget
MR:1-59.9
60.1
2L
Wd,eased,wd rear 700,kept on coming
BELMONT VALOR - raced wide from the 700m.
G Thornley
14 days
25th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6/6
The Bettor Major
MR:1-59.8
60.3
0.5L
5th otr,1x1 1600,wd 400,fght gamely
G Thornley
42 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
11/11
Betterthandiva
MR:1-59.7
60.3
2.6L
6th inr,4-bk 1700,3-bk top,bold,brk
BELMONT VALOR - lay in and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Paced roughly and broke passing the 50m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Returned to the stabling area with blood present in a nostril. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination confirmed the gelding was not a bleeder.
G Thornley
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Brandi Snapp
MR:2-02.5
58.7
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Bettor's Delight-Shezacullengirl(by Christian Cullen)
- Owners:
- Mentally Stable Limited, Malcolm Little, Havtime Breeding Limited
- Breeder:
- Malcolm Little, Sarndra Little, Havtime Breeding Limited
- Comment:
- Definitely in need of the run at Ashburton. Better draw here. Combos prospect.

Starts
14
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$12,583
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.29
Place Dividend
$0.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 14 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 14 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
122 days
1st up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
10/10
Oneroa
MR:1-57.8
57.3
6.7L
Wd,10th otr,5-bk bell,off,no spark
SHEZABETTORGIRL - raced wide early.
W House
2 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R42, R43 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2500m
Good
4/4
Ragnar Lothbrok
MR:2-04.6
60.7
55L
Rough,wd 1900,prkd,drifting 600 out
Trainer M House was warned for both NICKEL AND DIME and SHEZABETTORGIRL being late on to the track.
H Orange
19 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/4
Tweedy
MR:2-01.7
58.5
Wd,pressed to ld 1450,too many guns
SHEZABETTORGIRL - raced wide early.
B Barclay
11 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/5
Raspalia
MR:1-58.5
58.3
3.8L
Gt spd,led,trail,boxed on lane
N Williamson
8 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
10/11
Treasure Cove
MR:2-01.1
58.5
8.9L
Bk otr,3w cvr 450,batld wider
M Williamson
14 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/7
Always B Royal
MR:1-57.5
57.9
7.1L
Mid-bk otr,thru mid,solid fin
B Barclay
78 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
3/4
Utah Jazz
MR:2-01.3
59.8
13L
Gt spd,led,all done strgt
SHEZABETTORGIRL - weakened over the concluding stages.
D Anderson
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR48 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
Prosperity
MR:2-03.6
58.6
B Orange
8 days
7th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Spicey Crunch
MR:1-57.7
58.5
41L
Trail,3-4pegs,gone by 500
SHEZABETTORGIRL - weakened final bend.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Gypsy's Choice(by Live Or Die)
- Owners:
- W A Hyndman, Mrs C M Hyndman, J M Skilling, Terranova Racing No.2 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- W A Hyndman
- Comment:
- Went down by a tiny margin at Ashburton. In sprightly form. Stick with her.

Starts
30
Wins
1
Seconds
6
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$37,409
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.13
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 1 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 1 | 7 | Distance | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 30 | 1 | 11 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 30 | 1 | 11 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
G O'Reilly
9 days
19th up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
1/1
Oneroa
MR:1-57.8
57.3
0.1L
Gun run mrks,off,stern bid,thwarted
S Thornley
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3/3
It's Tough
MR:1-56.2
56.4
1.7L
Gatre spd,ld,trld 1600,thru,honest
G O'Reilly
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Berrettini
MR:1-59.9
58.7
2.3L
Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,lackd gaps
JUKEBOX GYPSY - held up late in the run home.
G O'Reilly
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/3
Bettor Than Lizzy
MR:1-59.5
59.1
1.1L
Up,ld,trld 1700,waitd,smart inr
G O'Reilly
7 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6/6
Carbon
MR:1-59.2
58.0
2.3L
3-4bk inr,angld out 300,smart mid
JUKEBOX GYPSY - paced roughly shortly after the start when crowded by an outside runner.
G O'Reilly
19 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Rockingood
MR:1-58.3
56.5
3.1L
Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr
G O'Reilly
7 days
13th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6/7
Tremendous Sensation
MR:1-58.7
57.5
0.9L
Ld out,trld 1750,thru,strong effort
G O'Reilly
7 days
12th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/3
Beverley Courtney
MR:2-00.1
56.9
0.9L
Nice trip otr,wd 400,closed stoutly
G O'Reilly
7 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4/4
Happy Harper
MR:2-00.6
58.7
2L
Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 975m,stout on inr
G O'Reilly
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
4/3
Stephs Boy
MR:1-59.0
57.2
9.4L
4th inr,4-bk 1700,held up,solid gap
JUKEBOX GYPSY - shifted inwards after 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sweet Lou-Beaudiene Beaut Babe(by Art Major) [Beaudiene Hustler 8g(A Rocknroll Dance), Beaudiene Quick Step 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Tweedy 3f(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R J Dunn, Mrs R C Hellaby, A J Hellaby, Mrs L Hellaby, Ms A M Hellaby
- Breeder:
- W D Kennedy
- Comment:
- Midfield efforts his lot during winter. May find this grade to his liking here.

Starts
38
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$64,351
Winning Stakes
$30,250
Win Dividend
$0.36
Place Dividend
$0.65
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 3 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 38 | 3 | 10 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 1 | 2 | Right | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Lewis
37 days
7th up
R39 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
5/5
The Next Best Thing
MR:2-06.4
61.1
6.4L
7th inr,5-bk 2000,off,held up,plggd
MCKENDRICK - held up early in the run home.
R Harrison
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6/6
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-56.8
58.4
3.8L
Led-4bk inr,off,3-4bk otr,sound wd
Connections advised Stewards on 14 August that MCKENDRICK has been treated for a hoof abscess since last racing.
R Harrison
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/2
Rockingood
MR:1-58.3
56.5
5.5L
3-4bk inr,angld off tn,stout mid
MCKENDRICK - driver R Harrison was spoken to advisedly after crowding an inside runner late in the run home.
R Harrison
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
6/7
Forever Dream
MR:1-59.1
57.5
3.2L
Eased,4-3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound
John Dunn
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
3/4
Christies Art
MR:1-57.7
57.3
5.4L
Soon 4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,sound wd
J J Dunn
28 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/4
Iron Brigade
MR:1-58.3
59.6
14L
5th otr,1x1 1850,couldn't stick on
MCKENDRICK - when questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer R Dunn advised that he was disappointed with the effort and would be looking to increase the gelding's workload in training prior to resuming.
J J Dunn
R42 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Savarna
MR:2-03.2
58.5
John Dunn
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.8
58.4
Eased,4-bk inr,atrial fib,pulled up
MCKENDRICK - raced lethargically over the early stages before being retired from the event near the 1500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
J J Dunn
R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Secrets Abound
MR:2-03.3
57.9
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Sky Major-Life's Essential(by Live Or Die) [Awesome Official 10g(Art Official), Live Sport 8m(Sportswriter)]
- Owners:
- Dr T B Taylor, Dr M J Evans, A W W Taylor, A I M Gunnarsson
- Breeder:
- Dr T B Taylor, M J Brown, Dr M J Evans, A W W Taylor, A I M Gunn
- Comment:
- Had excuses at Ashburton but was good regardless. This alley helps. Chance.

Starts
12
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$14,018
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.32
Place Dividend
$1.49
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Left | 12 | 1 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-30.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Harrison
7 days
2nd up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
7/7
Oneroa
MR:1-57.8
57.3
3.6L
6th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,solid mid
HI LIFE - hampered by a breaking runner early in the score up of the restart. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging HI LIFE (R Harrison) started from the incorrect barrier position inside BLACKJACK at the restart despite having the opportunity to be in its correct position resulting in the horse gaining an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and junior driver R Harrison (assisted by G Smith) the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Miss Harrison admitted an associated charge in that she allowed HI LIFE to start from the incorrect position and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
R Harrison
300 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2/2
Bettor Fear Me
MR:2-01.3
58.3
Slw,6th inr,off,wd 550,wdr tn,slick
HI LIFE - slow to begin.
R Harrison
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Eun Sogno
MR:2-01.3
57.7
K Newman
10 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9/8
Buddha
MR:2-02.0
57.0
5.3L
7th,3bk otr 1500,off, steady mid
John Dunn
9 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2/3
Heaven
MR:2-04.6
58.7
1.1L
Brk,7th,4bk otr,off,smart wdst
HI LIFE - broke at the start losing ground.
K Newman
10 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
1/1
Holly K
MR:2-03.7
59.3
1.7L
8th,4bk otr,3-5wd tn,useful wd
K Newman
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5/5
Fun To Come
MR:2-05.6
59.8
0.4L
4-5-4bk otr,3wd,2nd tn,fght,cght
K Newman
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Hugo
MR:2-05.1
58.8
1.6L
Pressd 2 lead,trail bell,solid lane
K Newman
238 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
7/7
Bromac Times
MR:2-10.8
59.5
6.8L
Slow,prkd,1x1,held up tn,battld
K Newman
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Premier
MR:2-05.3
58.0
- Breeding:
- 3 bl g Bettor's Delight-Uber Express(by Art Major)
- Owners:
- Torque Breeding Limited, WDC 03 Limited, Braeview Limited, P A McHerron
- Breeder:
- WDC 03 Limited, 3 Peg Investments Pty Ltd, Torque Breeding Lim
- Comment:
- Plenty to like about his fresh 3rd at Ashburton. Has gate speed. Will have fans.

Starts
7
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$14,388
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$2.51
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 1 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 1 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Gore NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (3) nose 2-42.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
247 days
1st up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
6/6
Oneroa
MR:1-57.8
57.3
3.5L
9th inr,5-bk 1300,held up,tidy mrks
ZOOM X - held up early in the run home.
R Close
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Jumal
MR:2-00.9
58.6
M Jones
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
It's Tough
MR:2-06.1
57.1
S Ottley
5 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Dallas Dale
MR:1-58.6
59.5
Gt spd,led,soon trail,best lane
S Ottley
9 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/4
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:1-56.2
56.0
0.8L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,smart up inr
S Ottley
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
La Concha
MR:2-00.5
57.7
6.5L
4-3bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fdd tn
ZOOM X - over-raced middle stages.
S Ottley
13 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Artful Bromac
MR:1-58.4
58.7
5.5L
3-4bk inr,off,chkd,3bk otr,sound
ZOOM X - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 900m.
S Ottley
9 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
3/3
Miki B
MR:2-00.7
56.5
5.3L
4th,4bk inr,prkd 900,fght,cght 100
S Ottley
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10/12
Catchafire
MR:1-59.3
58.6
0.7L
5-6-6bk otr,off wdst tn,strong wdst
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Always B Miki-Imprint(by Life Sign) [Carbon Zero 16h(Christian Cullen), Dibaba 10m(Shadow Play), Didjamakeanimprint 3g(Always B Miki), Didjaseemyshadow 7g(Shadow Play), Didjashoutthebar 5g(Shadow Play), Idealindiamonds 13h(American Ideal), Idolise 14m(American Ideal), Imola 12g(Jereme's Jet), Options 11m(Bettor's Delight), Opulent 15m(Christian Cullen)]
- Owners:
- C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
- Breeder:
- C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
- Comment:
- Cheeky 4th in stronger grade last week. Trickier draw here though. Place hope.

Starts
24
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$30,728
Winning Stakes
$18,150
Win Dividend
$1.37
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 23 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 24 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 24 | 3 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
14 days
6th up
R40 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/3
It's Tough
MR:1-56.6
56.4
4.9L
Eased,4bk inr,waitd,sound inr
R Close
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Crunch Time
MR:1-56.8
57.2
3.1L
3bk inr,5bk 1100,off rear,good inr
S Ottley
21 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/5
Rustenburg
MR:1-57.1
57.9
11L
5-4bk otr,3bk 800,3wd,fght,wiltd
DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide from the 800m.
R Close
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Oneroa
MR:1-59.8
57.1
S Ottley
5 days
3rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-56.6
57.1
4.8L
Eased,4bk inr,waitd,steady inr
DIDJASEEMIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
O Thornley
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
1/3
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-00.3
58.1
5th,5-bk inr,1x1,wd tn,pounced,held
DIDJASEEMIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver O Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
S Ottley
161 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
4/4
Christies Art
MR:1-58.5
58.0
5.8L
6th,3bk otr,1x1,3wd 400,fght,fdd
R Close
R45 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Chicago Bear
MR:2-00.9
57.1
B Orange
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R39 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Kairaki Delight
MR:1-57.3
57.8
13L
3wd,prkd 1600,fading from tn
DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g He's Watching-Creme De Coco(by Badlands Hanover)
- Owners:
- Miss J A Nelson, J M Gray, D O'Neill, M Tahi, J Haymes, G Oakley
- Breeder:
- Mrs J Nelson, Miss J A Nelson
- Comment:
- Tried hard from 2nd row at Methven. No luck in the draws. Top 3/4 with luck.

Starts
35
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$42,948
Winning Stakes
$25,575
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$0.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 13 | 2 | 1 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 11 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 26 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 35 | 4 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R May
7 days
16th up
R39 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8/7
The Next Best Thing
MR:2-06.4
61.1
4.9L
8th otr,3-bk,4-bk,off,solid wd out
S Ottley
23 days
15th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
5/5
Gliding High
MR:2-01.4
59.9
11L
Wd,pressed to ld 1900,hdd 200m out
LOUIS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.
R May
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10/9
Mystery Beach
MR:2-01.3
58.6
9.6L
Brk,10-9th,5bk inr,steady mid
LOUIS - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
O Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12/12
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-56.8
58.4
5.7L
Eased,6bk inr,buried tn,imprvd inr
LOUIS - held up final bend.
R May
63 days
12th up
4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
14/11
Miki Bennett
MR:2-00.4
57.0
13L
1x1-3bk otr,tight tn,no pick-up
J Gray
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Triple G
MR:1-59.3
57.2
M Williamson
5 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Elektra King
MR:2-02.0
58.7
9.4L
Brk,4-3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,battled
LOUIS - broke at the start losing ground.
R May
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
2/1
Gimmesomelovin
MR:2-00.9
59.1
Wd cvr,into ld 1250,dictated,too gd
LOUIS - raced wide early and middle stages.
S Ottley
9 days
9th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2/2
Zarlini
MR:1-58.9
118.9
3.3L
Prkd,into ld 1550,run dwn 200m out
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Ultimate Machete-Izo Seishin(by McArdle) [Burt 2c(Bettor's Wish)]
- Owners:
- Mrs D M Barley, N M Scully, N J Boyle, Envy Syndicate, Mrs L Rae
- Breeder:
- Mrs D M Barley
- Comment:
- Right in the fight in all three starts back. Draw the main worry but keep safe.

Starts
12
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$19,254
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$1.18
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 1 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 12 | 1 | 7 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 12 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-30.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
3/2
Ebony Arden
MR:1-57.6
56.9
2.3L
Trld,3-bk 1300,thru,stout along inr
S Hill
14 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Good
2/1
Sans Repos
MR:2-02.0
57.2
4.5L
Quickly ld,trld 2000,thru,stout inr
R May
329 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5/2
Woodlea Rocks
MR:2-02.3
58.7
5th otr,left prkd 1500,ld 150,tough
ULTIMATE SEISATION - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.
R May
154 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/1
Hanoi Franco
MR:2-02.3
62.0
5.9L
1x1,prkd 1200,loomd tn,fght,fdd
A false start was declared when DESTINY'S DREAM and ULTIMATE SEISATION broke in the score up hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of DESTINY'S DREAM and ULTIMATE SEISATION with the drivers of both runners electing to remain in their allocated barrier positions for the restart.
R May
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
Franco Chaplin
MR:2-10.1
63.3
S Hill
11 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Millwood Goddess
MR:1-57.9
59.5
2.8L
3wd,prkd,1x1 750,loomd,fght hard
ULTIMATE SEISATION - raced wide early.
R May
12 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
5/5
Queen Of Swords
MR:2-01.4
57.3
4.7L
Soon 1x1,3bk tn,off,chased well
ULTIMATE SEISATION - raced roughly rounding the final bend.
R May
20 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6/4
Harrison John
MR:2-01.6
57.1
7.9L
4-6bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd in mid
ULTIMATE SEISATION - hampered near the 1000m. Over-raced middle stages.
R May
15 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Indiana Arden
MR:1-58.4
58.0
0.2L
5th,1x1 1100,off,chased hard,close
- Breeding:
- 9 b g Auckland Reactor-Lavra Ruby(by Live Or Die) [Lavros Jack 13g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R A Kennedy, W K Ivey
- Breeder:
- R A Kennedy
- Comment:
- Nice pipe-opener when 6th at Methven. Will improve off that. Not out of this.

Starts
53
Wins
3
Seconds
10
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$53,393
Winning Stakes
$17,325
Win Dividend
$0.38
Place Dividend
$0.96
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 41 | 2 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 1 | 5 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 27 | 1 | 6 | Distance | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 37 | 1 | 13 | Standing | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Left | 53 | 3 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 8 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
98 days
1st up
4YO+ R37 to R38 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
4/5
Donttelltheboys
MR:2-10.3
60.7
4.9L
5 & 6-bk mrks,rear,tidy effort wdst
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up early in the run home.
R May
16 days
8th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2/3
Times Are A Changin
MR:1-59.0
58.1
2.4L
Eased,still rear tn,weaved clsr mid
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - driver R May was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for crossing over prior to reaching the start point. Held up rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
R May
9 days
7th up
5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3/2
Zarlini
MR:1-59.1
58.5
1.7L
4-6bk otr,wd cvr 600,chased hard
S Ottley
10 days
6th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:1-59.4
59.7
1.3L
6-7bk otr,3-5wd rear tn,handy wdst
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - raced wide from the 600m.
R May
12 days
5th up
5YO+ R36 to R39 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Flying For Me
MR:2-01.5
59.0
2.5L
7th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 450,closed hard
R May
9 days
4th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/4
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-59.2
59.1
0.2L
3-4bk otr,5bk inr,held up,flew mid
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.
R May
11 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3/3
Gatecrasher
MR:2-01.6
57.7
10L
Eased,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages.
R May
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1/1
Jazzy Styx
MR:1-59.9
56.9
1.6L
8th,4-5bk otr,wdst tn,strong bid wd