NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 5

S Thornley

6 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Prophet

MR:2-00.1

58.0

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd tn,slashing

4 of 10

30 Jan 26

Race 2

S Thornley

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/8

Volare

MR:2-00.0

58.2

1.8L

Up,led 1700,trld 800,thru,sound inr

5 of 8

23 Jan 26

Race 10

S O'Reilly

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/6

Cee Whata Mickee

MR:1-59.4

57.5

14L

6th,1x1,asked tn,no extra in str

2 of 4

13 Jan 26

TRIAL

Race 2

S Thornley

MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Rakero Falcon

MR:2-03.8

57.9

2 of 4

06 Jan 26

WORKOUT

Race 11

S Thornley

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Rakero Falcon

MR:2-06.7

58.8

2 of 4

24 Jun 25

Chertsey

WORKOUT

Race 8

S Thornley

Wk. PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Itz All Over Rover

MR:2-16.7

59.3

Brilliant Chase

Front

Bob Butt

Bob Butt, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-Delicata(by Falcon Seelster) [Chase Auckland 11g(Auckland Reactor), Chase Me 4g(Downbytheseaside), Little Miss Perfect 9m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: N J Michel, D Goodwin
Breeder:: Tardina Stud Limited
Comment:: Didn't fire in sole spring start. Two smart trial wins this time in. Goes close.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $263

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

	Starts		Starts
All Weather	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	Distance	1
Favourite	0	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	1	Standing	0
Left	1	Right	0
Fresh90	1	Fresh30	0

Race Starts

1 of 8

04 Feb 26

TRIAL

Race 5

R Butt

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Always B Cool

MR:2-00.8

57.5

1 of 6

28 Jan 26

TRIAL

Race 2

R Butt

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Army Of One

MR:2-01.9

58.0

8 of 8

05 Sep 25

Race 3

R Butt

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Stumblin In

MR:1-56.8

57.1

18L

Eased,3bk otr 1500,last tn,no closr

BRILLIANT CHASE - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

2 of 4

26 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 4

R Butt

NON-WINNERS 2YO MR40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

B B King

MR:2-01.9

57.4

1 of 4

20 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 1

R Butt

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Song Of Seas

MR:2-03.0

58.7

1 of 6

07 Aug 25

WORKOUT

Race 10

R Butt

2YO MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Social Experiment

MR:2-10.4

59.4

47466X

Franco Lennon

Front

Tim Williams

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Breeding:: 3 b g Captain Crunch-Lorretta Franco(by Changeover)
Owners:: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Beeswork Limited
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Looked a little green in his 2YO career. Won tight 04 Feb trial. Has claims.

Starts 5

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $3,005

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

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

Race Starts

1 of 6

04 Feb 26

TRIAL

Race 6

N Burton

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Tour Party

MR:2-03.5

58.1

6 of 8

28 Sep 25

Gore

Race 7

T Chmiel

9 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

2/2

Palladium

MR:2-04.9

57.5

4.9L

Soon chkd/brk,mid otr,brk 200

SEEKING CLARITY - locked wheels with FRANCO LENNON rounding the first bend after laying out when placed in restricted room.

6 of 8

19 Sep 25

Race 8

T Chmiel

14 days

4th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/7

Jumal

MR:1-56.1

54.9

21L

3bk inr,held up 550-tn,no kick inr

FRANCO LENNON - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning.

4 of 8

05 Sep 25

Race 3

T Chmiel

7 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/8

Stumblin In

MR:1-56.8

57.1

2.9L

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,sound in gaps

7 of 7

29 Aug 25

Race 5

T Chmiel

21 days

2nd up

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Jumal

MR:1-57.4

55.0

7.5L

Gate spd,trld,waited,didn't kick

FRANCO LENNON - hung outwards in the early stages. Again hung outwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.

4 of 6

08 Aug 25

Race 6

N Burton

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

6/6

B B King

MR:1-58.3

58.5

3bk inr,held up 400,off,green,good

FRANCO LENNON - paced roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

2 of 6

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 6

K Butt

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

Larissa Lily

MR:2-01.8

57.2

1 of 6

24 Feb 25

TRIAL

Race 5

T Chmiel

2YO MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

River

MR:2-03.8

58.4

Reimburst

Front

Robbie Close

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b g Art Major-All Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Allswell Delight 8m(Art Major), Skippys Delight 9g(Art Major)]
Owner:: Allswell Syndicate
Breeder:: Allswell Syndicate
Comment:: Round in one piece here 05 Feb after debut went awry. Trifectas preferred.

Starts 2

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $481

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

	Starts		Starts
All Weather	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	1	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	Distance	2
Favourite	0	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	2	Standing	0
Left	2	Right	0
Fresh90	1	Fresh30	1

Race Starts

7 of 10

05 Feb 26

Race 5

R Close

38 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/4

Prophet

MR:2-00.1

58.0

6.7L

4bk inr,buried tn,steady on inr

29 Dec 25

Banks Pen

Race 9

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/4

Captain Tyron

MR:2-00.8

57.1

Chkd early,gear issue,pulled up

OLYMPIAN - broke as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner and then shifted outwards making contact with the sulky of REIMBURST resulting in driver R Close being unbalanced and sustaining a punctured sulky tyre with both runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration on the right front leg which was treated. Connections advised consideration would be given to sending the horse for a spell.

1 of 6

23 Dec 25

TRIAL

Race 4

R Close

MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Now Watch Me

MR:2-03.3

57.7

1 of 2

17 Dec 25

TRIAL

Race 3

R Close

MOB. PACE

2000m

Slushy

Nostoppinglounow

MR:2-06.7

61.3

2 of 3

09 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 15

R Close

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Franco Not Out

MR:2-17.0

62.4

Valorous

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b f Always B Miki-Sugar Loaf(by Bettor's Delight) [Winelight 4m(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:: Mrs S L Cummings, M R Cummings, Lynnex Holdings Ltd, B M Cummings, Mrs H Cummings
Breeder:: Mrs S L Cummings, M R Cummings, Lynnex Holdings Ltd
Comment:: Half-sister to Winelight & won qualifier in good time 04 Feb. A key contender.

First Start

Race Starts

1 of 5

04 Feb 26

TRIAL

Race 2

R Harrison

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Unico Realta

MR:1-58.3

58.1

1 of 3

28 Jan 26

WORKOUT

Race 8

R Harrison

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Mossdale Marie

MR:2-09.5

59.3

243323

Scotlynn Fortress

Front

Samantha Ottley

Dean Taylor, Ladbrooks

Breeding:: 5 br g Sunshine Beach-Scotlynn Made(by Real Desire)
Owner:: Mrs L J Taylor
Breeder:: Mrs L J Taylor
Comment:: Continued run of placings despite 2nd row draws in last two. Place prospect.

Starts 8

Wins 0

Seconds 2

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $8,290

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.48

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

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14

08 Feb 26

Hororata

Race 3

J Morrison

14 days

6th up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

1/1

Summer Rose

MR:2-10.1

63.1

1.4L

Eased,rear inr 800,5-bk tn,late inr

2 of 9

25 Jan 26

Methven

Race 3

J Morrison

12 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

1/1

Baltic Star

MR:2-02.3

62.2

2.6L

7th otr,4-bk 1750,wd cvr,4w,kept on

SCOTLYNN FORTRESS - raced wide with cover from the 900m.

3 of 9

13 Jan 26

Race 5

R Close

15 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 5YO+ MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

1/1

Interrorgator

MR:1-56.7

57.7

2.4L

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght soundly

3 of 14

29 Dec 25

Banks Pen

Race 3

S Ottley

15 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/4

Route Sixty Six

MR:2-04.7

59.9

2.8L

5 & 6-bk inr,off,purposeful late wd

4 of 12

14 Dec 25

Rangiora

Race 4

J Morrison

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1950m

Good

2/1

Rockoutray

MR:2-06.4

63.6

0.8L

Gun run mrks,thru,closed stoutly

2 of 10

30 Nov 25

Methven

Race 3

R Close

170 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

7/8

Poison Ivy

MR:2-07.5

60.6

0.3L

4th inr,3-bk,prkd bell,stuck gamely

SCOTLYNN FORTRESS - trainer D Taylor was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which had not been notified. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

UNPL

22 Nov 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 9

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2300m

Jose Quivera

MR:2-14.8

62.7

5 of 5

16 Oct 25

TRIAL

Race 3

B Hope

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Rosario

MR:2-04.6

58.5

9 of 13

13 Jun 25

Race 9

R Close

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

10/10

She's Crunchy

MR:1-59.3

58.4

18L

Thru,4-5bk inr,off rear 600,pluggd

SCOTLYNN FORTRESS - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000m.

5 of 7

06 Jun 25

Race 4

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

7/6

One Eye Bandit

MR:1-58.9

56.9

6.8L

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

Sunsoutgunsout

Front

Blair Orange

Steven Reid, Rangiora

Breeding:: 3 b c Always B Miki-Gold Elite(by Bettor's Delight) [Always B Elite 5g(Always B Miki), Charlie Brown 6g(Art Major), Commander Cathy 8m(Captaintreacherous), General Jen 4m(Captaintreacherous), Wheres The Gold 7g(Somebeachsomewhere), Woman In Gold 9m(Art Major)]
Owners:: Miss I A D Storer, D G Moore, Miss J S Browne, R R J Storer, L J Roose
Breeder:: D G Moore
Gear:: RD-On
Comment:: Went close in August debut. Close 4th 04 Feb trials but may need this. Place.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $2,325

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.80

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

Race Starts

4 of 6

04 Feb 26

TRIAL

Race 6

B Orange

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Franco Lennon

MR:2-03.5

58.1

2 of 6

08 Aug 25

Race 6

B Orange

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

2/2

B B King

MR:1-58.3

58.5

0.8L

5th,1x1 1700,up,fght hard,hdd

1 of 8

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 5

S Reid

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

Ready To Dream

MR:2-05.0

59.0

2 of 5

16 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 2

B Orange

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Hey Bud

MR:2-02.2

58.0

3 of 6

18 Jun 25

WORKOUT

Race 9

S Reid

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Franco Harlem

MR:2-08.7

58.7

7X4264

Dancing N Heaven

Front

John Morrison

John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 4 br g Rock N Roll Heaven-Cullen's A Dancer(by Christian Cullen) [A Better Dancer 13g(Bettor's Delight), A Dancing Rocka 6g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owner:: W G Hill
Breeder:: W G Hill
Comment:: Did his share of work here 23 Jan. Key rivals are drawn inside. Top 3/4 hope.

Starts 10

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $6,460

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.33

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

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 8

23 Jan 26

Race 10

J Morrison

12 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/4

Cee Whata Mickee

MR:1-59.4

57.5

6.3L

4th,prkd,no cvr,fght,felt pinch

6 of 13

11 Jan 26

Nelson HRC

Race 5

J Morrison

2 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

5/3

Shanky's Shot

MR:1-55.5

59.0

2.4L

Eased,5-6-5bk otr,wdst tn,cheeky wd

SHEWONMEOVER - locked wheels briefly with DANCING N HEAVEN leaving the final bend.

2 of 14

09 Jan 26

Nelson HRC

Race 5

J Morrison

11 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

3/3

Rakero John

MR:2-00.0

60.9

0.5L

6th,1x1 1550,3wd 450,gd,led,nabbd

4 of 14

29 Dec 25

Banks Pen

Race 3

J Morrison

199 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

5/5

Route Sixty Six

MR:2-04.7

59.9

13th otr,6-bk 1000,angled,tidy late

DANCING N HEAVEN - held up early in the run home.

UNPL

13 Dec 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 6

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2300m

Franco Lomu

MR:2-18.0

63.2

5 of 5

07 Dec 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 5

NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Johnny Arma

MR:2-17.6

63.3

7 of 13

13 Jun 25

Race 9

J Morrison

12 days

6th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/4

She's Crunchy

MR:1-59.3

58.4

11L

4-5bk otr,3-5wd 600,honest mid

ULTIMATE GUINNESS - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend and lay outwards and was awkwardly placed to the inside of the improving DANCING N HEAVEN. Returned to the assembly area with blood present in its mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion.

9 of 10

01 Jun 25

Race 8

J Morrison

14 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

10/10

Bar Louie

MR:1-52.4

56.1

11L

7th otr,1x1 1350,couldn't spark up

3 of 13

18 May 25

Rangiora

Race 2

J Morrison

7 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Good

1/1

Rena

MR:2-04.3

58.3

0.3L

Brk,wd cvr rear 1500,prkd,tough bid

DANCING N HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Trainer J Morrison advised the horse would be restricted to mobile starts when possible in the immediate future.

5 of 10

11 May 25

Race 3

J Morrison

16 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

5/5

Franco Ezra

MR:1-57.1

56.4

6th otr,4-bk 1100,held up,tidy late

DANCING N HEAVEN - held up leaving the final bend.

073454

Eyes Of An Angel

Front

Matthew Williamson

Brad Mowbray, Leeston

Breeding:: 3 b f Downbytheseaside-Leanne Bromac(by Falcon Seelster) [Como El Viento 4h(Downbytheseaside), Sweet N Sassy 5m(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:: C A Vella, D A Vella, C J Vella, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
Breeder:: C A Vella, D A Vella, C J Vella
Comment:: Trying hard in recent runs here but not served well by the draw. Rough odds.

Starts 7

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $3,525

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.43

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

Race Starts

4 of 10

05 Feb 26

Race 5

M Williamson

6 days

7th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Prophet

MR:2-00.1

58.0

4.6L

Soon 4bk otr,off tn,warmed up wd

EYES OF AN ANGEL - hampered in the score up however was in position at the start.

5 of 10

30 Jan 26

Race 2

M Williamson

9 days

6th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Volare

MR:2-00.0

58.2

2.7L

5bk otr,green,4bk,angld,useful wd

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced middle stages.

4 of 10

21 Jan 26

Oamaru

Race 1

C Dalgety

8 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/3

Pacific Thunder

MR:1-58.6

59.9

3.7L

Parkd,1x1 brfly,parkd,dug in,fadd

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced middle stages causing driver C Dalgety difficulty.

3 of 8

13 Jan 26

Race 3

C Dalgety

7 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

6/5

Divine Mercy

MR:1-56.2

58.2

1.1L

1x1,left prkd 950,cvr 700,off,stout

EYES OF AN ANGEL - hung inwards on several occasions during the running.

7 of 12

06 Jan 26

Wyndham

Race 2

M Williamson

4 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

12/12

Mighty Flying Miki

MR:2-02.6

61.4

4.6L

Deep pegs,1 off run,ok fin

EYES OF AN ANGEL - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered near the 1200m.

11 of 12

02 Jan 26

Cent Otago

Race 3

J Cox

50 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Easy

10/10

Cinderella Franco

MR:2-03.0

61.1

23L

Bk otr,3w bell,posted,effort told

EYES OF AN ANGEL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Raced three wide from the 1350m. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

4 of 7

23 Dec 25

TRIAL

Race 6

J Cox

MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Unico Tessa

MR:2-02.6

58.6

6 of 7

13 Nov 25

Race 4

M Williamson

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE

1700m

Slushy

7/7

Start Me Up

MR:2-00.2

57.9

8.7L

4th inr,4-bk 1350,failed to show up

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced early stages. Weakened in the run home.

4 of 5

05 Nov 25

TRIAL

Race 5

J Morrison

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Rakero John

MR:2-01.5

58.4

6 of 6

29 Oct 25

TRIAL

Race 1