NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 14 February
Meeting: LOVE at the RACES RACE NIGHT (LOVE at the RACES RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 15/02/2025 at 09:45 am
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
AOTEA ELECTRIC CANTERBURY PACE
$17,000, R40 TO R50, 2000m
For R40 to R50 pacers.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Bad Habits: SL-On, Biggles: RD-On, Fitzthebill: SL-Off, BL-On, He's Tough: BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Electric Lady(by Artiscape) [Better With Bourbon 13g(Bettor's Delight), Emmanuel 14g(Bettor's Delight), Rita Bonita 7m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M J Cameron, Eightstiks One Valley Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R M Woolford
- Comment:
- Rare error at Rangiora but unlucky late. Usually very reliable. Not the worst.

Starts
58
Wins
5
Seconds
11
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$77,779
Winning Stakes
$37,950
Win Dividend
$0.94
Place Dividend
$0.88
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 32 | 2 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 26 | 3 | 5 | Grass Wet | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Course | 19 | 2 | 4 | Distance | 15 | 2 | 3 |
Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 55 | 5 | 16 |
Left | 58 | 5 | 16 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
11 days
37th up
R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/2
Country Gold
MR:2-09.9
60.5
7.6L
Brk,rear,5-bk inr,off,bt straggler
STYLE COUNCIL - reared as the start was effected losing ground. Held up early in the run home.
K Cameron
7 days
36th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
4/2
Country Gold
MR:2-06.9
64.0
6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1000,off,ld,gritty
K Cameron
2 days
35th up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5/5
Boudica
MR:2-06.9
58.1
2.1L
Ld-3bk inr 2000,waitd,tight,sound
K Cameron
5 days
34th up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5/4
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-07.7
58.4
3.9L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,angld,earnest mid
BALLYGAR - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after rearing and making heavy contact with the sulky of STYLE COUNCIL and was cleared to start. Over-raced and had to be steadied for a distance near the 1100m losing ground.
K Cameron
2 days
33rd up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
1609m
Good
3/3
Shepherds Delight
MR:1-59.4
57.3
3.4L
5th,1x1 1400,up 3wd tn,imprvd wd
K Cameron
11 days
32nd up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5/4
Just Holla
MR:2-02.5
59.2
1.4L
6th,3bk otr 1600,3wd tn,strong wd
K Cameron
2 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
3/3
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-12.4
62.6
7L
Prkd the trip,askd tn,fght,fadd 150
K Cameron
2 days
30th up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
5/5
Dennis Denuto
MR:2-08.9
59.3
3.4L
4bk otr,held up 3bk tn,imprvd mid
STYLE COUNCIL - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning for failing to check in following the race.
K Cameron
11 days
29th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
4/3
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-11.8
66.9
5.8L
6th,to 3bk otr 800,off,honest mid
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Downbytheseaside-Melody Pond(by Big Jim(USA))
- Owners:
- N40 Racing Pty Limited, Otahuhu Club Syndicate, Prebbleton Penguins Syndicate, M J Peden
- Breeder:
- R G Anderson
- Comment:
- Swallowed up after leading at Methven. Nelson runs a better guide. Place.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$14,574
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.30
Place Dividend
$1.60
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 6 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 2 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 7 | 1 | 4 |
Left | 8 | 1 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
01/25 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 3-04 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Cox
14 days
8th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
5/4
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
57L
Prkd,into ld 1700,hdd top,no answer
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - broke at the start losing ground. Awkwardly placed close to the weakening SEASIDE POND rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.
J Cox
2 days
7th up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
1609m
Good
2/2
Shepherds Delight
MR:1-59.4
57.3
2.1L
3rd,3bk inr,waited,chased well mid
SEASIDE POND - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
J Cox
6 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Miracle Memphis
MR:2-03.3
59.7
4th,up,ld 1700,set terms,too classy
SEASIDE POND - paced roughly after 150m.
J Cox
51 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Angus Finn
MR:1-59.5
60.8
14L
Bk otr,3w solo bell,postd,batld
SEASIDE POND - raced three wide without cover from the 1200m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.
J Cox
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3/3
Always On Sale
MR:2-00.7
57.2
9L
6th,1x1,prkd,2nd tn,fght well mid
J Cox
20 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2/2
Franco Chaplin
MR:2-03.8
57.4
2L
3rd,parkd 800,fght well strgt
SEASIDE POND - fractious prior to the start causing driver J Cox some difficulty. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Anderson
26 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Heaven
MR:2-04.6
58.7
10L
5th,1x1 1800,askd tn,no extra str
R Anderson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
13/9
Colin McBride
MR:2-07.9
59.9
4.7L
5bk inr,3bk otr,emergd wd,handy wd
SEASIDE POND - driver R Anderson was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
R Anderson
NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Always Impressive
MR:2-07.1
56.8
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Lazarus-Real Wings(by Badlands Hanover) [Arden Believer 6g(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden's Reality 8g(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden Velocity 7g(Bettor's Delight), Real Eagle 10g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G A Hand, Small Car World Ltd, P C Morgan, Ms H M Archibald
- Breeder:
- J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Returned in fine fettle & gets another run in this grade. Can double up here.

Starts
7
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$20,485
Winning Stakes
$12,925
Win Dividend
$1.26
Place Dividend
$1.19
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 5 | 0 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 2 | 2 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 5 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 6 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Left | 7 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
O Thornley
9 days
3rd up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
1/1
Jack Tar
MR:2-05.4
59.7
Mid-bk otr,into1x1,pouncd,knckd off
O Thornley
26 days
2nd up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
2/1
Shard De Arch
MR:1-59.7
59.1
2.6L
4bk otr,3-5wd 400,useful mid-wd
R Close
177 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/1
Echappe
MR:2-06.6
63.2
4-5bk inr,6bk 900,off wdst,flew,yes
BAD HABITS - had to be steadied passing the 800m when there was an easing of the pace.
R Close
NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Rockingood
MR:2-04.4
59.2
R Close
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Caught The Eye
MR:2-02.2
56.7
R Close
14 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Black Billie Gee
MR:2-03.0
58.1
0.4L
Led,trld,held up tn,smart,missd
BAD HABITS - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Close was issued a warning. The boring pole came adrift late in the run home. This gear was inspected with trainer R Todd deemed not to be at fault.
R Close
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2/2
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
6.1L
Eased,6bk otr,3wd 400,earnest mid
R Close
8 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-56.9
58.2
1.2L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,ld,run down 70
R Close
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/4
Ragazzo Major
MR:1-57.6
57.7
1.2L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr 450,big dash wd
R Close
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Bannockburn
MR:2-05.3
58.1
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sky Major-Caitlin Franco(by Lis Mara)
- Owner:
- S L B Dolamore
- Breeder:
- S L B Dolamore
- Comment:
- Slight jump in grade since honest summer attempts. Stand start suits. First4s.

Starts
23
Wins
2
Seconds
5
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$27,141
Winning Stakes
$14,300
Win Dividend
$1.05
Place Dividend
$0.80
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 19 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 12 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 4 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 4 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 19 | 2 | 4 |
Left | 23 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) nose 3-22.2 | |
11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2600m (13) 3/4 length 3-17.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
45 days
19th up
3YO+ R39 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/7
Kairaki Delight
MR:1-57.3
57.8
6.5L
4-5bk inr,4bk tn,steady inr
M Williamson
4 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2/1
Major Performer
MR:2-02.1
59.1
0.5L
Led,held ld,kicked,run down 50
M Williamson
6 days
17th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
5/6
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
2.2L
6th,prkd,3bk 800,inr tn,held up,gd
MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages.
E Barron
7 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
12/12
Topaz
MR:2-02.4
60.4
14L
5-7bk otr,well bk tn,no imprvmnt
S Hill
22 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
12/13
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
5.4L
Thru,3bk inr,waited,no threat inr
M Williamson
23 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9/8
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-02.0
59.0
4-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,smartest mid
MAJOR HENRY - broke briefly at the start.
2YO+ SpecHcp PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Winnyzback
MR:2-25.3
60.0
M Williamson
52 days
13th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2/2
Major Performer
MR:2-01.4
59.5
0.8L
Up,ld,trld 1200,off,ld,fght,cght 50
Trainer J Wederell advised Stewards on 21 October MAJOR HENRY has had its knees treated since last racing.
S Hill
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/3
Zia Bromac
MR:2-02.9
58.7
12L
4wd,prkd 1900,tiring by tn
MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that after failing to obtain the lead in the early stages the gelding had commenced to over-race in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Franco Ledger-Ferry Glide(by Artiscape) [Courage To Fly 14g(Courage Under Fire), Falcon Ruler 15h(Falcon Seelster), Winnyzback 5g(Franco Ledger)]
- Owner:
- The Wobbly Wheel Syndicate
- Breeder:
- P A Reeve, A W Faulks, O J Cameron, E T Murphy, Mrs D M O'Neill
- Gear:
- SL-Off, BL-On
- Comment:
- Worked home well at Oamaru after delivering at Cromwell. Place claims here.

Starts
34
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$38,671
Winning Stakes
$26,125
Win Dividend
$1.90
Place Dividend
$0.75
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 24 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 10 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 9 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 14 | 1 | 3 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 17 | 2 | 0 | Standing | 17 | 2 | 3 |
Left | 34 | 4 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R May
27 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
1/2
Major Hipster
MR:2-07.4
58.5
3.8L
Soon 3pegs,tidy fin innr
M Williamson
4 days
2nd up
R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
4/3
The Orange Roughy
MR:2-00.5
59.6
3-4pegs,angld off,chargd wn clear
FITZTHEBILL - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Faulks advised the gelding had derived benefit from its first up run at Omakau and appreciated racing on the grass track surface today.
B Orange
146 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
8/6
Timbimboo
MR:1-57.5
58.7
14L
Last,up innr,always rear,no impct
FITZTHEBILL - held up early stages of the run home.
B Orange
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
6/6
Betterthancash
MR:1-58.6
56.7
23L
Prkd,no cvr,1x1 600,tired 400
FITZTHEBILL - weakened from the 600m after racing parked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
S Tomlinson
14 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9/10
Kowhai Nugget
MR:2-05.3
60.2
2.3L
Led,trld,3bk 1400,waitd,off,sound
FITZTHEBILL - driver S Tomlinson advised that the left side hopple shortener had failed to release.
B Orange
12 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/5
Choco Lou
MR:2-02.9
55.9
6.5L
Soon 3bk otr,clear tn,1-paced mid
FITZTHEBILL - began awkwardly.
B Orange
16 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4/6
Pure Courage
MR:2-03.7
57.9
1.5L
3-5bk inr,prkd 1400,up,fght,peakd
FITZTHEBILL - broke briefly at the start.
B Orange
15 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
4/5
Defy Me
MR:2-00.6
57.9
8.7L
4-6bk otr,5bk inr,urgd tn,faded
FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
S Thornley
11 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
5/5
Off The Edge
MR:2-04.5
56.7
1.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld 700,honest inr
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Gold Ace-Bagdarin(by Live Or Die) [Done Rockn 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Knockawarwon 8g(Tintin In America), Million Dollar Chic 4m(Bettor's Delight), Shartin 11m(Tintin In America)]
- Owners:
- Miss M A Nyhan, Hoping We've Got What We Need Syndicate, I'm A Believer Syndicate
- Breeder:
- G J Crabbe
- Comment:
- Bold maiden win over the mile at Richmond. Steps up here. Top3/4 option.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$11,570
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.60
Place Dividend
$1.00
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 3 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 5 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Left | 8 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
01/25 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1609m (6) 3 lengths 1-59.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Davis
2 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
1609m
Slushy
4/4
Copenhagen Girl
MR:1-59.5
59.8
Up,ld 1500,kickd tn,too many guns
P Davis
11 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Seaside Pond
MR:2-03.3
59.7
2.8L
Up,led,trld 1700,thru,steady inr
STUNNA - lay outwards rounding the final bend.
P Davis
2 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
2/2
Beach Babe
MR:2-12.6
62.6
2L
Led,tackld,trld 900,waitd,sound
P Davis
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
5/5
Red Wine Kisses
MR:2-11.0
60.0
1.4L
Ld,trld 1700,held up,solid inr
P Davis
19 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
10/10
Stormy Vista
MR:2-14.1
62.9
6.4L
Cght prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,steady wd
STUNNA - fractious prior to the start.
P Davis
23 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
1950m
Good
11/10
General Rebeck
MR:2-04.2
61.3
81L
Chkd/brk 1600,brk,distancd after
FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m when being restrained despite the efforts of driver B Hope checking STUNNA which broke and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
P Davis
13 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
14/14
Always On Sale
MR:2-00.7
57.2
15L
Led-4bk inr 1300,askd,steady mid
STUNNA - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver P Davis was issued a warning.
P Davis
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
1700m
Good
11/12
Festus Haggen
MR:2-05.0
60.2
21L
Brk,9th,4bk otr,detachd tn,wiltd
STUNNA - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
P Davis
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Bautista
MR:2-08.4
57.2
P Davis
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Yaldhurst Folly
MR:2-06.7
59.8
- Breeding:
- 6 br g He's Watching-Nadia Bay(by Jereme's Jet)
- Owners:
- Mrs R B Kearns, C McDowell
- Breeder:
- Tancred Holdings Limited
- Comment:
- No space late at Oamaru but previous runs have been middling. Rough odds.

Starts
31
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$32,210
Winning Stakes
$18,975
Win Dividend
$1.84
Place Dividend
$1.62
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 18 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 13 | 1 | 3 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Course | 8 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Left | 31 | 3 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
12/11
Major Hipster
MR:2-07.4
58.5
5.6L
Soon 4pegs,inside runs,fair tite rm
HE'S A BAY - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
J Curtin
14 days
6th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
11/13
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
9.9L
Chkd/brk,13th inr,6-bk.off,bt slows
HE'S A BAY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke losing ground. Held up early in the run home.
S Thornley
2 days
5th up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
1609m
Good
7/7
Shepherds Delight
MR:1-59.4
57.3
4.2L
Up,ld,trld 1400,thru,short bid inr
S Thornley
11 days
4th up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
6/6
Just Holla
MR:2-02.5
59.2
5.7L
Led,set terms,swallowed up 150
S Thornley
2 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
5/5
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-12.4
62.6
8.7L
Led,trld 1900,waitd,short bid inr
HE'S A BAY - driver S Thornley reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre leaving the final bend. Mr Thornley was warned for using his whip with more than wrist flicking motion in the run home.
S Thornley
2 days
2nd up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
11/10
Dennis Denuto
MR:2-08.9
59.3
20L
Found 1x1,off tn,promptly brk
HE'S A BAY - broke leaving the final bend hampering outside and trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
S Thornley
174 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
8/8
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-11.8
66.9
46L
4th,3bk inr,held up tn,very plain
HE'S A BAY - weakened leaving the final bend.
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Apatchofgold
MR:2-19.3
63.0
D Roberts
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Clonakilty
MR:2-15.6
62.7
S Thornley
5 days
20th up
4YO+ R45 to R55 PACE JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
8/6
Sky Rocket
MR:2-00.9
56.5
20L
Led,trld 1150,askd tn,faded out
HE'S A BAY - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C McDowell advised it was his intention to send the gelding for a spell.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Kotare Yedo(by Falcon Seelster) [Kotare Cullen 10m(Christian Cullen), Sonny Weaver 8h(Sunshine Beach)]
- Owner:
- K M James
- Breeder:
- K M James
- Comment:
- Midfield finishes his lot since Methven success. Pops up here at times. First4s.

Starts
53
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$43,749
Winning Stakes
$15,125
Win Dividend
$0.35
Place Dividend
$0.69
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 43 | 1 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 10 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 15 | 1 | 7 | Distance | 13 | 0 | 6 |
Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 53 | 2 | 13 |
Left | 53 | 2 | 13 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
10/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) head 3-21.4 | |
12/24 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (2) 3/4 length 3-06.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C D Thornley
4 days
53rd up
R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/4
Country Gold
MR:2-09.9
60.5
4.3L
6th otr,1x1,3-bk,whacked away mid
G O'Reilly
7 days
52nd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
3/3
Major Hipster
MR:2-07.4
58.5
5.1L
Brk brfly,deep pegs,ran on,tite rm
HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1650m. Held up for the majority of the run home.
G O'Reilly
12 days
51st up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
8/11
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
1.3L
8th,8-bk inr,off,4-bk otr,wd,strong
HEAVEN - broke briefly at the start.
G O'Reilly
13 days
50th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9/9
Biggles
MR:2-00.5
57.3
2L
3bk otr,4bk 1150,waitd,good,held up
HEAVEN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home and lay inwards.
G O'Reilly
3 days
49th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
3/4
Major Performer
MR:2-05.4
60.0
3.1L
3wd,led,trld,3bk 1450,held up,tidy
HEAVEN - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up leaving the final bend and struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning.
D Dolan
14 days
48th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
5/5
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
3.8L
4th,4bk inr 1750,held up,tidy mid
G O'Reilly
14 days
47th up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7/8
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-07.9
60.3
5.6L
Prkd,1x1 1650,brief look tn,honest
HEAVEN - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
B Orange
8 days
46th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5/4
Festus Haggen
MR:2-04.7
60.3
Brk,4bk otr,off wdr,kept coming wd
G O'Reilly
3 days
45th up
3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7/7
Szybka Lane
MR:2-03.1
57.7
3.1L
4bk otr the trip,warmd up from bk
HEAVEN - began awkwardly.
- Breeding:
- 7 br g Tintin In America-Jill Ireland(by Artsplace) [Moniaive 11m(Bettor's Delight), Zuleika 12m(Courage Under Fire)]
- Owners:
- J J Murdoch, Mrs E J Murdoch
- Breeder:
- Bromac Lodge Limited
- Gear:
- RD-On
- Comment:
- Rattled home at Methven & has been in super summer form. Stick with him.

Starts
19
Wins
3
Seconds
6
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$33,558
Winning Stakes
$17,325
Win Dividend
$0.80
Place Dividend
$1.53
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 10 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 9 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 8 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 11 | 3 | 6 |
Left | 19 | 3 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R May
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Wallflower
MR:2-07.6
56.5
R May
4 days
11th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
1/1
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
0.9L
Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr tn,bold fin
BIGGLES - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
S Hill
8 days
10th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Katherine
MR:2-02.2
57.4
Soon led,askd strgt,too big
R May
6 days
9th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.5
57.3
1x1-3bk otr,waitd,held up,flew mid
BIGGLES - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
S Hill
10 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Easy
9/9
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.7
59.6
0.4L
Ld,trld,3bk 1200,off,dashd,ld,cght
S Hill
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
7/7
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
7.3L
3bk otr,5bk 1100,angld,earnest wd
BIGGLES - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
R May
4 days
6th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
7/7
Stephs Boy
MR:2-01.4
60.1
2.8L
3-4bk inr,off,4-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,gd
BIGGLES - raced wide from the 600m.
R May
4 days
5th up
3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/4
Seacracka
MR:2-04.8
57.9
5.9L
Follwd 1x1,angld strgt,steady fin
R May
6 days
4th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
4/1
Jack Tar
MR:1-59.6
59.8
4.3L
3-4bk inr,buried tn,tight,steady
BIGGLES - raced greenly passing the 1600m striking a track marker. Held up throughout the run home.
- Breeding:
- 7 br g A Rocknroll Dance-Breeny's Courage(by Courage Under Fire)
- Owner:
- A N Edge
- Breeder:
- Est I L Monk
- Comment:
- Hauled in late at Rangiora but can be adaptable if needed. Worth considering.

Starts
84
Wins
6
Seconds
9
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$71,629
Winning Stakes
$33,275
Win Dividend
$0.67
Place Dividend
$0.80
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 58 | 4 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 26 | 2 | 5 | Grass Wet | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 28 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 30 | 3 | 6 |
Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 30 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 54 | 3 | 9 |
Left | 84 | 6 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Cox
4 days
34th up
R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/8
Country Gold
MR:2-09.9
60.5
1.3L
Wd,prkd,into ld 2000,gathered in
PURE COURAGE - raced wide early.
A Edge
9 days
33rd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Krystal Delight
MR:2-10.6
61.9
1L
Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase innr
PURE COURAGE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver A Edge advised the gelding had appreciated a drop in class from recent races.
J Cox
20 days
32nd up
3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Midnight Miki
MR:1-57.3
57.8
12L
1x1-3bk otr,wd rear cvr tn,pluggd
J Cox
6 days
31st up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
8/8
Commander Ben
MR:2-02.1
60.2
Broke start,tackd on,detachd 800
PURE COURAGE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
J R Dunn
14 days
30th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
14/15
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
14L
Ld,trld,3bk 2100,off,no threat mid
K Butt
9 days
29th up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6/5
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-07.9
60.3
23L
Chdk,5bk otr,6bk tn,no kick wd
PURE COURAGE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
J Cox
12 days
28th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/11
Itoje
MR:1-57.0
57.4
2.1L
Up,ld,trld 1500,off,tried hard mid
A Drake
44 days
27th up
4YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
9/12
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-01.3
58.3
21L
8L off start,6bk otr,wd rear,battld
PURE COURAGE - broke late in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
J Cox
5 days
26th up
4YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5/5
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-00.4
55.2
10L
7th,3bk otr,angld wd,1-paced wd
- Breeding:
- 7 b g He's Watching-Cullen's Mercy(by Christian Cullen) [I'm Tough 9g(Bettor's Delight), It's Tough 4g(Bettor's Delight), She's Tough 8m(He's Watching)]
- Owners:
- M F Maynard, R A Reekie, P G Maynard, GG's Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R A Reekie
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Manners left wanting on the Coast. Distant 2nd 05 Feb trials. Seeking luck.

Starts
58
Wins
6
Seconds
0
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$68,029
Winning Stakes
$46,200
Win Dividend
$1.10
Place Dividend
$0.52
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 35 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 23 | 3 | 1 | Grass Wet | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Course | 26 | 2 | 2 | Distance | 26 | 3 | 3 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 31 | 2 | 4 | Standing | 27 | 4 | 2 |
Left | 58 | 6 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Maynard
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
We Walk By Faith
MR:2-00.4
55.7
J R Dunn
4 days
26th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
6/6
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-12.4
62.6
19L
Brk,8th,4bk otr,flat tn,no extra
HE'S TOUGH - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend.
J R Dunn
25 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
7/9
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-11.8
66.9
47L
Brk, dist 3bk otr-inr,nvr pickd up
HE'S TOUGH - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.
J Cox
63 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8/9
Heaven
MR:2-04.7
60.3
32L
1x1,prkd 1800,flat tn,wilted 300
HE'S TOUGH - weakened final bend.
J Cox
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Shepherds Delight
MR:2-05.4
55.9
M Williamson
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Lamarli
MR:2-05.7
60.5
35L
Brk,10th,up,ld 1500,beaten by tn
HE'S TOUGH - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Struck track markers when placed in restricted room leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
H Sail
14 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand
2170m
Good
5/3
Amazing Tom
MR:2-03.6
61.0
5.9L
Slow,trld,waitd,thru,honest inr
M Williamson
14 days
21st up
4YO+ R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/3
Don Juan
MR:2-00.9
62.1
1.7L
6bk otr,pushd wdst tn,sustaind wd
R Close
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R41 to R57 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2/1
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.9
60.2
6.9L
3rd,off,ld 1900,urgd tn,swampd 150
HE'S TOUGH - weakened over the concluding stages. Driver R Close reported the gelding had over-raced during the running with the effort taking its toll.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g American Ideal-Major Spirit(by Art Major) [Spirit Of Waiheke 4m(Bettor's Delight), Sweet Spirit 6m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- E J Walls, Mrs L J Walls
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Freshened since struggling in spring. One trial ahead of this. May need it.

Starts
56
Wins
5
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$53,408
Winning Stakes
$29,425
Win Dividend
$1.12
Place Dividend
$0.97
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 41 | 4 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 15 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 12 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 38 | 4 | 5 | Standing | 18 | 1 | 3 |
Left | 56 | 5 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Maynard
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
My Friend Louie
MR:2-03.1
56.7
K Tomlinson
25 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9/9
Deceptive Lee
MR:2-02.4
57.1
42L
Led,trail 2000,never ran on
FOURTH AMENDMENT - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Tomlinson could offer no explanation.
K Tomlinson
14 days
6th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
11/11
Szybka Lane
MR:2-03.3
58.4
8.9L
Led,soon trail,3bk bell,no kick
FOURTH AMENDMENT - fractious prior to the start and breasted the barrier on release.
M Williamson
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
11/10
What A Minx
MR:2-01.7
57.8
10L
7-8bk otr,6bk inr,last tn,battld
FOURTH AMENDMENT - over-raced when racing wide and being restrained in the early stages.
B Orange
17 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand
2170m
Good
6/5
Amazing Tom
MR:2-03.6
61.0
8.1L
Soon ld,joind,hdd tn,1-paced mid
M Williamson
18 days
3rd up
3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
10/10
Tabasco
MR:1-58.9
57.3
12L
Last thrghout,made no impression
FOURTH AMENDMENT - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover.
K Tomlinson
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
7/7
Wavewatcher
MR:2-01.2
59.6
Bk otr,3w train 800,chargd wide
K Tomlinson
128 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
13/13
Foveaux Gambler
MR:2-02.4
56.5
3L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,sound mid
FOURTH AMENDMENT - held up early in the run home.
S Tomlinson
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
The Mantis
MR:2-08.4
60.4
Brett Gillan
Wk. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Shes Sweet As
MR:2-11.8
60.7
13619793Blue Rock Dancer
14422441Sans Repos
15821000General Rebeck