NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 May
Meeting: UNCUT GEMS FEATURE RACE NIGHT (UNCUT GEMS FEATURE RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 13/05/2026 at 16:37 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R55, 1980m
For R44 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Biggles: SL-On, Captain Cool: SL-On, Rack'em Up: BL-On, To Ri Ruby: BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Captain Crunch-Dreaminthemaking(by Christian Cullen) [Eastwood Dream 7g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Headliner 8g(Sportswriter), Sweet Dreams 5m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Est G T Newman, M R Newman
- Breeder:
- Mrs J L Smolenski
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Grabbed late last week. Wider ratings band, but the ace gives options. Chance.

Starts
11
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$36,944
Winning Stakes
$24,200
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$1.19
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 10 | 2 | 4 | Standing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 11 | 3 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Cox
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/1
Crusher Lou
MR:1-58.2
57.5
0.8L
Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,fght,nabbd
CAPTAIN COOL - lay outwards leaving the final bend.
J Cox
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Stumpy Blackler
MR:1-57.4
56.6
0.3L
Soon ld,set terms,kickd,run down 50
J Cox
23 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Country Gold
MR:2-04.6
57.8
Wd,prkd,ld 2000,dictated,too strong
CAPTAIN COOL - began awkwardly. Raced wide early. Driver J Cox advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
K Newman
R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Sideshow Bruce
MR:2-08.1
57.2
J Cox
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2/2
Mystery Creek
MR:1-56.6
56.9
5.4L
Gate spd,led,fght,swampd 150
B Orange
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3/3
Arma Hunter
MR:1-59.9
56.2
0.1L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,thru,almost
CAPTAIN COOL - driver B Orange was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for speaking to another driver prior to the start.
S Ottley
177 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE INV.D
2450m
Good
1/2
Logan Rock
MR:2-02.6
60.8
Prkd,ld 1850,set terms,just held on
CAPTAIN COOL - raced greenly when racing over the crossing near the 1100m and was shifted wider on the track by driver S Ottley.
K Butt
R38 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Spirit Of Tupelo
MR:2-03.3
57.6
J Cox
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Berrettini
MR:1-56.2
58.7
2.2L
3bk otr,4bk 800,3-4wd tn,sound wd
CAPTAIN COOL - lay outwards simultaneously to MALAKAI laying inwards resulting in both runners sulkies becoming awkwardly placed near the 1500m.
John Dunn
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Tact Teva
MR:1-57.9
57.1
11L
6bk otr,last tn,battled at rear
CAPTAIN COOL - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had been unsuited to the tempo of the race and had lost ground when pacing roughly rounding the final bend. Mr Dunn added that due to this he did not activate the removable deafeners.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Terror To Love-Julia Lady(by Panspacificflight) [Bill Mo 7g(Pet Rock(USA))]
- Owners:
- Est B R Smith, S J Adlam, A W Moses, B R Jary, N P Prendergast, P R Prendergast
- Breeder:
- B R Jary, B R Smith, S J Adlam, A W Moses
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Doing her best work late last week from wide draw. Stronger bunch. Top 3/4.

Starts
39
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$45,213
Winning Stakes
$26,675
Win Dividend
$1.48
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 25 | 3 | 3 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 29 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 39 | 4 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Butt
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8/6
Crusher Lou
MR:1-58.2
57.5
4.1L
3-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd
K Butt
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8/7
Trump Card
MR:2-02.2
57.8
5.3L
Soon prkd,1x1 900,held up,sound 100
K Butt
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/6
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
16L
1x1,3bk & cartd 500,off tn,steady
K Butt
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11/11
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
9.7L
Eased,6bk inr,4bk tn,useful inr
R May
4 days
11th up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
7.7L
Brk scoreup,5bk inr,off,bt slow 1
TO RI RUBY - broke in the score up and was out of position at the restart A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.
K Butt
57 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
10/7
Crimson Tide
MR:2-05.0
59.1
116L
Blew the start badly,out of action
TO RI RUBY - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
G O'Reilly
14 days
9th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
8/8
J T Boe
MR:2-05.6
61.1
17L
Brk start,10th otr,wd 400,no pickup
TO RI RUBY - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
K Butt
27 days
8th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2/5
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-00.0
57.1
1x1,prkd 2000,into ld 350,too tough
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Rocknroll Hanover-Angela's Dream(by Dream Away(USA)) [Dreams Are Bettor 9m(Bettor's Delight), Moving Money 12m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- M J Smolenski, Mrs C F Smolenski, S F Smolenski, Mrs M J Smolenski
- Breeder:
- Grant Enterprises Limited
- Comment:
- Gets the big thumbs up for his last two efforts, but this is tougher. Tested.

Starts
28
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$40,420
Winning Stakes
$27,500
Win Dividend
$1.21
Place Dividend
$0.78
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 13 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 3 | 1 | Distance | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Favourite | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 12 | 2 | 2 | Standing | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 28 | 4 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
4 days
18th up
4YO+ R41 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4/5
Princess Lisa
MR:2-04.2
57.6
0.3L
Wd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,cght late
T Borcoskie
12 days
17th up
R36 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
5/6
Quinn
MR:1-59.7
59.6
0.8L
Nice sit otr,wd 400,pounced,cut dwn
A Butt
2 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
9/8
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-59.6
56.4
10L
Slw,5bk inr,off,3-4bk otr,plggd inr
K Newman
10 days
15th up
5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
11/12
Classie Linc
MR:2-02.6
59.4
52L
Blew the score-up,never a live hope
HENRY WINKLER - broke briefly in the score up and was out of position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R May
6 days
14th up
4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Dead
9/8
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-03.3
58.6
36L
Eased,rear thru'out,never fired up
HENRY WINKLER - weakened in the run home. Trainer S Smolenski advised he would be making gear changes prior to racing next.
C Dalgety
60 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
8/8
Crimson Tide
MR:2-05.0
59.1
4.9L
Left prkd the majority,outfinished
S Ottley
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Giorgio Denario
MR:2-02.0
57.9
B Orange
6 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4/3
Lonnekers
MR:2-00.8
57.6
19L
Brk,detachd,3bk otr,lost touch tn
HENRY WINKLER - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
B Orange
5 days
11th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/7
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-59.0
57.5
Soon trld,waitd,thru,did best inr
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Captain Crunch-Robins Delight(by Bettor's Delight)
- Owners:
- R J Shaw, P J Morrell, K R Gardner, B J Borcoskie, H Roberts, D C Fahey
- Breeder:
- G C Rugg
- Comment:
- Shown ability to race in different styles. Gate speed here 01 May. Place best.

Starts
28
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$40,764
Winning Stakes
$29,975
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$0.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 8 | 2 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 17 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 28 | 4 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2/2
Trump Card
MR:2-02.2
57.8
5.5L
Gate spd,led,kickd tn,run down 100
S Thornley
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/7
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
15L
4bk otr,shuffld last 600,imprvd wd
S Thornley
13 days
16th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4/5
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
10L
3wd,prkd 1200,off,fght hard,peakd
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early.
S Thornley
8 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4/4
Blazing Knuckles
MR:1-59.0
58.4
Soon 3bk otr,swoopd 400,toughest
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9/9
Mystery Creek
MR:1-56.6
56.9
9.9L
Eased,5bk otr,last tn,imprvd in gap
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early.
S Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Secret Wish
MR:1-56.1
59.6
10L
Soon prkd,no cvr,askd 400,wiltd
MY WINGMAN - over-raced middle stages.
S Thornley
26 days
12th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/5
Sacetas
MR:1-58.2
57.5
17L
3wd rear,5-6bk inr,honest up inr
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning for the manner he attempted to shift ground near the 1600m. Held up final bend and early in the run home.
B Orange
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
Bar Louie
MR:2-06.0
56.6
E Johnson
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
5/4
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-56.7
59.3
29L
Gun run mrks,flat top,drppd away
MY WINGMAN - weakened in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Art Major-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Get Seaside Lucky 3g(Downbytheseaside), Lucky As 4g(Captain Crunch), Wish Me Luck 6g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owner:
- Wendy Nordqvist
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Unlucky here 01 May before tidy 4th down in the grades 06 May. Looks tested.

Starts
61
Wins
5
Seconds
9
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$120,426
Winning Stakes
$54,450
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 56 | 5 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 50 | 4 | 13 | Distance | 46 | 5 | 12 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| Mobile | 59 | 5 | 15 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 61 | 5 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Douglas
5 days
25th up
R36 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
2/2
Quinn
MR:1-59.7
59.6
1.9L
Eased,rear inr bell,off,stout wdst
H Douglas
9 days
24th up
3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6/6
Trump Card
MR:2-02.2
57.8
8.2L
Soon 4bk inr,buried tn,lackd gaps
COMMANDER JOE - held up throughout the run home.
R Harrison
5 days
23rd up
5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
2/1
Classie Linc
MR:2-02.6
59.4
6.3L
8th otr,5-bk 850,wd 500,wdr,steady
KOTARE RATA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m. Locked wheels briefly with COMMANDER JOE final bend.
M Williamson
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/2
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
8.7L
Eased,5bk inr,4-3bk tn,off,smart
S Thornley
6 days
21st up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
2.6L
Soon trld,waited,tried hard inr
COMMANDER JOE - hung outwards in the run home.
S Thornley
8 days
20th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11/10
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.3
58.5
7L
4-5bk otr,held up rear tn,good mid
COMMANDER JOE - held up early in the run home.
S Thornley
5 days
19th up
3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5/5
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
55.9
3.6L
1x1,3bk otr 1200,off,imprvd mid
T Duley
9 days
18th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
10/7
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-02.2
60.0
7.1L
Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,chkd,off,ran on
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.
S Thornley
14 days
17th up
3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
John Stewart
MR:1-57.3
56.3
8.9L
3bk otr,shuffld,3wd cvr,battled mid
COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Sportswriter-Midnight In Paris(by Christian Cullen) [I Am Adaline 10m(American Ideal), King Of Clay 8h(Sportswriter), Midnight Warrior 15g(Real Desire), Mrs Brown's Boy 13g(Real Desire), Nandolo 11g(Betterthancheddar), Watch That Man 7g(He's Watching)]
- Owners:
- Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
- Breeder:
- Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
- Comment:
- Former black-type performer resuming. Mixed in 2 prep trials. Market watch.

Starts
15
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$61,813
Winning Stakes
$52,375
Win Dividend
$5.11
Place Dividend
$1.57
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 4 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 13 | 3 | 2 | Standing | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 4 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
R35 to R90 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-07.6
56.6
R Close
R36 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Crusher Lou
MR:2-01.8
59.4
R Close
16 days
14th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/2
Greased Lightnin
MR:1-56.6
59.1
11L
Gate spd,ld 1300,joind tn,swampd tn
R Close
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Commander Joe
MR:1-56.2
57.3
3.6L
Found 1x1,3bk otr 800,off,honest
R Close
17 days
12th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6/7
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
21L
Up,ld,brk 2100,6bk inr,no kick
BERRETTINI - shied and broke near the 2100m when leading with the gelding shifting up the track checking trailing runners losing ground and was restrained to the rear of the field. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
R Close
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/2
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.6L
6-7bk otr,rear inr,angld wdst,smart
BERRETTINI - raced wide early.
R Close
17 days
10th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Major Performer
MR:2-03.3
57.5
7th,1x1 1300,off,dashed,held on
BERRETTINI - slow to begin.
R Close
14 days
9th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/9
Greased Lightnin
MR:1-57.0
56.3
6.1L
3-5bk otr,tight wd tn,1-paced inr
S Ottley
21 days
8th up
3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
2/3
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.7
59.5
3.7L
4-5th,prkd 1300,askd,fght,peaked
- Breeding:
- 4 bl g Betting Line-Encryption(by Art Major) [Line Me Up 6g(Betting Line)]
- Owners:
- Miss B Thomas, A C Drake
- Breeder:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Worked through the grades at Manawatu before being well held 17 Apr. Odds.

Starts
16
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$40,230
Winning Stakes
$26,400
Win Dividend
$1.07
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 4 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 15 | 4 | 3 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 16 | 4 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
19 days
11th up
4YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Good
6/6
Sacetas
MR:1-57.6
55.2
16L
Up,trld-3bk inr,prkd,1x1,tiring 400
RACK'EM UP - weakened final bend.
A Drake
17 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R52 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
5/4
Fredastaire
MR:1-56.9
58.5
0.8L
Wd,pshd to ld 1600,dictated,cut dwn
P Ferguson
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/4
The Elite Athlete
MR:1-57.2
58.6
Sped out,trld 1600,thru,too strong
A Poutama
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
2/2
Midfrew Lando
MR:2-02.0
58.1
4w,rolled to ld 1950,too tenacious
RACK'EM UP - raced wide early.
J Cox
10 days
7th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/9
Stormy Vista
MR:2-06.9
60.4
5.2L
Brk,4th inr,3-bk 1900,whacked away
RACK'EM UP - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly in the run home before breaking after crossing the finish line.
J Cox
39 days
6th up
3YO+ R37 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/5
Sonofamistery
MR:1-56.2
57.2
11L
1x1,3bk otr 800,flat tn,ok on inr
A Drake
R35 to R44 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Arma Hunter
MR:2-06.1
58.8
J Cox
2 days
5th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
1/1
Amalfi
MR:1-57.4
58.9
Led,held ld,set termpo,fght best
J Cox
11 days
4th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
2/1
Carrera Kahu
MR:1-58.7
60.2
3.5L
Gate spd,ld 2000,fght hard,hdd 100
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Capture My Heart(by Bettor's Delight) [Blazing Home 6g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Capture Our Heart 3f(Locharburn), Chevrons Bypass 7m(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard
- Breeder:
- Mrs M Carson
- Comment:
- Very impressive with last say here 01 May. Moves up in class, but can repeat.

Starts
18
Wins
4
Seconds
4
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$53,828
Winning Stakes
$37,675
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$0.83
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 4 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 18 | 4 | 5 | Distance | 16 | 3 | 5 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 17 | 4 | 5 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 18 | 4 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
O Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1/1
Quinn
MR:2-02.2
57.8
5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,went woosh wdst
B Orange
231 days
1st up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5/5
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
2.4L
Wd,easd,4bk inr,held up tn-125,big
TRUMP CARD - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
B Orange
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Secret Wish
MR:2-00.5
56.6
O Thornley
R44 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Cath
MR:2-02.2
55.8
O Thornley
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Flying For Me
MR:2-03.4
56.3
B Orange
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Rustenburg
MR:1-56.6
57.6
7.2L
Up,led,trld 1300,thru tn,battld
TRUMP CARD - paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had worked hard early to obtain the lead and combined with the fast tempo throughout, the effort had taken its toll.
B Orange
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/4
Crunch Time
MR:1-56.8
57.2
4.1L
Eased,9th,4bk otr,3wd 600,steady
TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 600m. Paced roughly final bend when laying in.
O Thornley
35 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Mystery Beach
MR:2-01.3
58.6
11L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 900,fdd
TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend.
O Thornley
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
Bar Louie
MR:2-05.8
57.4
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Art Major-Blood Moon(by Bettor's Delight) [Moonlite CC 4m(Captain Crunch)]
- Owners:
- Doug Stuart, S D Kirwan, Murray Campbell, C C Hobbs, J R Wheeler MNZM, L J Blatchford, Mrs T Blatchford, Champagne Supernova Syndicate, Taco Tuesday Syndicate, Green Machine Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Wibble Holdings Limited
- Comment:
- Nothing too wrong with his 8th off 10m last time. Awkward draw, but keep safe.

Starts
27
Wins
5
Seconds
5
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$61,701
Winning Stakes
$40,425
Win Dividend
$1.23
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 5 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 14 | 4 | 3 | Distance | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 11 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Left | 27 | 5 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2/4
Iron Brigade
MR:2-00.4
57.3
8.2L
Dist 12th,6bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd
MOONLITE BLOOD - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 600m.
R Close
7 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
4/3
Tempo Warrior
MR:1-59.6
56.4
Up,led 1700,set terms,fght,held on
R Close
47 days
12th up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/3
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
3.9L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,held up,smart mid
MOONLITE BLOOD - lay inwards in the run home.
R Close
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Secret Wish
MR:2-00.5
56.6
R Close
16 days
11th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
1950m
Slow
7/7
Misty Blue
MR:2-04.8
59.1
3.8L
6th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,cvr,outfin wd
R Close
14 days
10th up
4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/1
Milou
MR:1-58.6
56.6
6.7L
Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,steady
R Close
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-57.3
57.1
3.8L
Thru,1x1 1600,angld,steady mid
R Close
17 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4/3
Beside Me
MR:1-57.4
56.0
3L
Led,trld 1500,thru,tried hard inr
R Close
86 days
7th up
R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/3
Tua Lipa
MR:2-01.6
60.7
14L
Deep pegs,never ran on
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Vincent(AUS)-Delightful Dale(by Bettor's Delight) [Bobs Your Uncle 12h(Artsplace), Gladamare 10m(Mach Three), Harvey Specter 9g(Art Major), Hello Gorgeous 6m(Art Major), I'llavabubbles 7m(Always B Miki), Shandale 13h(Art Major), Shandance 11m(Art Major)]
- Owner:
- B Matthews
- Breeder:
- B Matthews
- Comment:
- Flew late to score 01 May. Run may not pan out too badly either. In the mix.

Starts
23
Wins
5
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$47,513
Winning Stakes
$34,650
Win Dividend
$0.89
Place Dividend
$0.59
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 8 | 3 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 23 | 5 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 23 | 5 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R May
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2/3
Route Sixty Six
MR:1-59.6
57.4
4-5bk otr,4bk 500,3-4wd tn,swoopd
BETTOR GO VINNIE - the spreader broke near the 150m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
R Harrison
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Stumpy Blackler
MR:1-57.4
56.6
5.8L
4bk otr,up,1x1 800,off,chased well
C Hackett
8 days
7th up
4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Dead
4/4
Better Be Quick
MR:2-03.3
58.6
Wd,made ld,trld 1250,thru,too sharp
T Williams
6 days
6th up
4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7/8
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.1
57.7
10L
3-4bk otr,6bk 1000,3wd 600,pluggd
John Dunn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
1/1
Jay R Tolkien
MR:2-03.3
59.6
Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful
BETTOR GO VINNIE - lay outwards throughout the run home.
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
2/4
Prosperity
MR:2-02.4
58.2
6.8L
Chkd,rear,9th inr top,tidy late dab
BETTOR GO VINNIE - checked by a breaking runner after 150m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Typhoon Tere
MR:2-00.9
59.9
0.2L
Trld out,6-bk 1250,off,wd cvr,stern
John Dunn
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
1/1
Jack's Eyre
MR:2-00.0
59.0
Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely
S Hill
105 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
4/4
Arma Hunter
MR:1-58.7
57.8
9.5L
3L off start,4bk inr,battld on inr
BETTOR GO VINNIE - fractious leaving the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Houghton
R35 to R44 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Rack'em Up
MR:2-06.1
58.8
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Art Major-Glenisthebettor(by Bettor's Delight) [Nickel And Dime 4g(Captain Crunch)]
- Owners:
- R J Crossen, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
- Breeder:
- R G Anderson, M J Stevens
- Comment:
- Steady attempts in last two since amateurs win here in mid-April. Up against it.

Starts
64
Wins
6
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$63,463
Winning Stakes
$37,950
Win Dividend
$0.87
Place Dividend
$0.69
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 57 | 6 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 29 | 3 | 5 | Distance | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 59 | 6 | 6 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 64 | 6 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Tomlinson
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10/10
Crusher Lou
MR:1-58.2
57.5
5.7L
Eased,5bk inr,buried tn,honest inr
THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
M Williamson
9 days
3rd up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
13L
Eased,3bk inr,flat 400,imprvd mid
M Maynard
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/3
Jack's Eyre
MR:2-02.6
57.2
Cut breeze thru'out,ground ldr down
M Maynard
132 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6/7
Kowhai Nugget
MR:2-01.4
58.1
5.7L
4th,4-bk inr 1500,off,ran on in gap
THE BETTOR MAJOR - over-raced middle stages.
M Williamson
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
To Ri Ruby
MR:2-07.9
58.0
J Cox
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Gone Surfin
MR:1-59.3
56.9
R Harrison
14 days
39th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/1
Bannockburn
MR:2-03.1
56.8
9.9L
Brk,7th gap,4-bk otr,3-bk,no dash
M Williamson
17 days
38th up
3YO+ R41 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
11/12
Elton J
MR:1-56.5
57.9
5.2L
1x1,3-bk 900,wd cvr top,ran on gap
M Williamson
8 days
37th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
9/9
Secret Agent Man
MR:1-57.9
60.0
19L
9th,5bk otr,detachd,bt stragglrs
- Breeding:
- 8 br g Tintin In America-Jill Ireland(by Artsplace) [Moniaive 12m(Bettor's Delight), Zuleika 13m(Courage Under Fire)]
- Owners:
- J J Murdoch, Mrs E J Murdoch
- Breeder:
- Bromac Lodge Limited
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Just fair in two runs back since late 2025 campaign. Work to do from this draw.

Starts
31
Wins
4
Seconds
6
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$51,813
Winning Stakes
$26,675
Win Dividend
$0.61
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 4 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 12 | 2 | 2 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 13 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Left | 31 | 4 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Holmes
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
11/13
Iron Brigade
MR:2-00.4
57.3
7.5L
Trld,3bk inr 2100,thru,1-paced
R Holmes
140 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9/9
Tanzania
MR:2-01.4
59.6
4.5L
Led,trld,3bk 1500,whackd away inr
G Telfer
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Salute
MR:2-00.5
57.7
R Holmes
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-59.7
53.7
R Holmes
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
8/9
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.6
58.3
2.8L
4th,3bk inr,1x1 800,off,honest mid
G O'Reilly
9 days
2nd up
R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
11/8
Semba
MR:2-06.2
56.4
2.8L
Ld out,3-bk 1900,couldn't spark up
S O'Reilly
230 days
1st up
3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Christies Art
MR:1-57.8
54.8
13L
Eased,rear otr,never made an impact
G O'Reilly
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Cocktails And Caviar
MR:2-05.9
56.9
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Sweet Lou-Rose Ryal(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- G J Anderson, A D Gow, S R Pulley, R Chalklin, K J Corby, E K Corby
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Comment:
- Earplugs stayed in for easy 17 Apr win. Another step up, but don't disregard.

Starts
16
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$45,503
Winning Stakes
$34,650
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$1.04
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 5 | 3 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 16 | 5 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 16 | 5 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
13 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/1
Commander Joe
MR:1-56.4
56.5
Workd to ld,set terms,thrashed them
PROSPERITY - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
R Close
13 days
9th up
4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3/4
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.1
57.7
3.1L
gate spd,ld,joind 1000,fght,bestd
R Close
14 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1/1
Amici
MR:2-02.4
58.2
Prkd,into ld 2000,dictated,ran away
PROSPERITY - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
K Tomlinson
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2450m
Good
1/1
Evidently
MR:2-04.5
60.4
Up,led,trld 2150,thru,did it easily
PROSPERITY - raced fiercely final bend with driver K Tomlinson experiencing difficulty restraining the gelding, which on several occasions made significant contact with the helmet of driver J Curtin (EVIDENTLY) to which it was following.
K Tomlinson
5 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE INV.D
2600m
Good
1/2
Normie Stead
MR:2-03.4
59.9
3bk otr,loomd 4wd tn,kept coming
FOX TERROR - locked wheels for a short distance with PROSPERITY which hung inwards passing the 500m hampering trailing runners.
R Close
31 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
2/3
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-00.0
59.0
1.1L
3 & 4-bk inr,3-bk top,blkd,bold inr
PROSPERITY - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.
M Williamson
8 days
4th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Always B Royal
MR:2-01.4
60.1
2.4L
Gt spd,led thrghout,fgt on ok
M Williamson
19 days
3rd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
2/1
Ninth Wave Arden
MR:1-59.5
56.6
3.3L
Gt spd,led thrghout,fght fairly
M Williamson
6 days
2nd up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
3/2
Beluga
MR:2-01.5
58.5
1.6L
Gt spd,soon trail,steady chase