NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 6

T Hanara

15 days

12th up

3YO+ R55 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Artisan

MR:1-57.4

59.0

8.2L

Wd,wrkd to ld 1800,hdd 200,fdd out

COASTAL BABE - when spoken to regarding the performance of the filly driver T Hanara advised that she had to work hard in the early stages to obtain the lead and this took its toll at the finish of the race. Stewards will follow up the performance of the filly with connections in the coming days.

1 of 6

27 Jun 24

Race 7

M White

14 days

11th up

3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

1/2

Artisan

MR:2-01.4

56.1

Brk,5th inr,prkd,ld 1150,too strong

COASTAL BABE - broke at the start losing ground.

5 of 7

13 Jun 24

Race 7

M White

83 days

10th up

3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

4/4

My Copy

MR:1-55.6

56.1

1.8L

Wd,eased,6th otr,wdst top,tidy fin

COASTAL BABE - raced wide early before securing a position in the running line towards the rear.

4 of 8

22 Mar 24

Race 6

M White

7 days

9th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

4/4

All You Need Is Me

MR:1-58.5

55.7

2.3L

Ld,trld 2450,off,fght nicely in mid

COASTAL BABE - a post-race veterinary examination at the Trainer's request revealed signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5 of 9

15 Mar 24

Race 6

M White

28 days

8th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

2200m

Slushy

3/3

All You Need Is Me

MR:1-58.5

57.7

5.3L

Made ld,trld 1600,chkd,trld,fght on

COASTAL BABE - checked near the 1500m by a breaking runner.

1 of 8

16 Feb 24

Race 6

M White

7 days

7th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/2

Kiss

MR:1-59.1

56.1

Straight to ld,dictated,just enough

113355

Hes From Heaven

R80

Front

Greg Sugars

Jess Tubbs, Victoria

Breeding:: 3 br c Sweet Lou-Dreams From Heaven(by Rock N Roll Heaven)
Owners:: R F Anderson, R W Anderson
Breeder:: G R Cayford, G K Fyfe
Movement:: Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
Comment:: Racing at top level in Australia & draw has worked out well. Can offer cheek.

Starts 16

Wins 8

Seconds 1

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $70,770

Winning Stakes $58,487

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

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

Race Starts (1)

1 of 7

06 Nov 24

TRIAL

Race 8

G Sugars

R61 & faster MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

The Big Lebowski

MR:1-57.5

55.5

331246

Mako

R61

Front

David Butcher

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-Lincolns Delight(by American Ideal) [Secret Bid 4g(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:: D B Donnelly, Mrs S M Donnelly
Breeder:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Movement:: Domiciled at Burnham with Mark Jones
Comment:: Enterprising type in North Island. Solid 6th in Addington debut 25 Oct. First4s.

Starts 9

Wins 3

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $41,550

Winning Stakes $28,600

Win Dividend $2.47

Place Dividend $1.33

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

Wins:

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

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 12

25 Oct 24

Race 5

M Jones

14 days

9th up

3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Wish Me Luck

MR:1-55.7

56.5

3.8L

1x1,3bk otr 800,up 3wd tn,sound

4 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 7

D Butcher

7 days

8th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/6

Chase A Dream

MR:1-54.3

55.9

3.5L

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 700,brave mid

MAKO - raced wide early.

2 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 5

D Butcher

13 days

7th up

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

2200m

Fast

2/2

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.6

56.1

0.4L

Prkd,into ld 1600,mastered 50m out

1 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

D Butcher

8 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5/5

Cold Chisel

MR:1-56.1

57.6

Prkd,cvr,prkd,into ld bell,powerful

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

3 of 7

13 Sep 24

Race 5

D Butcher

28 days

5th up

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

2200m

Fast

2/2

Mantra Blue

MR:1-57.4

54.8

3.2L

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

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

3 of 9

16 Aug 24

Race 6

B Butcher

50 days

4th up

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

2200m

Fast

4/5

Jeremiah

MR:1-58.5

56.1

0.4L

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

X13112

Jeremiah

R72

Front

Scott Phelan

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 3 bl g Lazarus-Flyover(by Live Or Die) [Better Fly 8m(Bettor's Delight), Flyaway 5m(Art Major), Jordy 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs K J Purdon, R Cole, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R E Johnson, Mrs C Nausbaum, B K Parker, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks
Breeder:: Midhurst Holdings Limited, M P McDermott
Movement:: Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
Comment:: Fought bravely for Ashburton 2nd. Can hunt the lead & give this a real shake.

Starts 12

Wins 5

Seconds 2

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $76,780

Winning Stakes $42,350

Win Dividend $0.78

Place Dividend $1.20

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

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 3/4 length 2-44.5
	01/24 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 1-55.3
	08/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (4) head 2-42.1
	09/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R64 MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 1/2 length 2-40.2
	10/24 Auckland 3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. M 2200m (7) neck 2-42.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of 13

28 Oct 24

Race 7

A Herlihy

24 days

5th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

1/2

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-52.8

55.4

1.3L

Wd,prkd,ld 1050,fght,hdd 100

1 of 8

04 Oct 24

Race 5

Z Butcher

13 days

4th up

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

2200m

Fast

1/1

Mako

MR:1-58.6

56.1

7th,7-bk inr,off,wd,prkd bell,tough

1 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 2

S Phelan

15 days

3rd up

3YO+ R52 to R64 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Hooray Henry

MR:1-57.1

56.0

6th inr,off,wd,prkd 950,ld top,game

3 of 12

06 Sep 24

Race 4

S Phelan

21 days

2nd up

3YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Always B Elite

MR:1-58.1

55.8

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1500,fght gamely

JEREMIAH - raced wide early and middle stages.

1 of 9

16 Aug 24

Race 6

S Phelan

147 days

1st up

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

2200m

Fast

1/1

Hooray Henry

MR:1-58.5

56.1

Prkd,ld 1900,dictated,too tenacious

7 of 13

22 Mar 24

Race 7

S Phelan

7 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

5/6

Cold Chisel

MR:1-59.6

58.0

9.4L

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear,wdr 7th,outfin

JEREMIAH - raced wide early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear near the 2000m. Raced wide with cover from the 1600m.

42X300

We Walk By Faith

R66

Front

Bob Butt

Hayden Cullen, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
Owners:: D M Dunford, M D Dunford
Breeder:: P W Judd, C A Judd
Gear:: SL-On
Comment:: Sharp 2YO but form not quite at the same level this time in. Rough claims.

Starts 16

Wins 5

Seconds 3

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $190,941

Winning Stakes $113,675

Win Dividend $0.46

Place Dividend $1.19

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	4	5	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	9	2	4	Distance	10	3	4
Favourite	7	4	1	2nd Favourite	1	0	0
Mobile	16	5	5	Standing	0	0	0
Left	12	3	4	Right	2	1	1
Fresh90	2	1	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

11 of 12

25 Oct 24

Race 5

R Butt

14 days

3rd up

3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Wish Me Luck

MR:1-55.7

56.5

10L

Eased,7bk otr,3wd 800,postd,plain

WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed mucous in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

12 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 7

R Butt

14 days

2nd up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Chase A Dream

MR:1-54.3

55.9

9.7L

5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,4wd,battld

WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide middle stages. Shifted outwards forcing COLD CHISEL to race wider on the track near the 1300m. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m and raced wide thereafter.

3 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

R Butt

140 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

1.9L

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

2 of 8

18 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 7

O Thornley

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Reklaws Dream

MR:1-59.9

56.1

4 of 9

04 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 7

O Thornley

R51 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Trump Card

MR:1-58.7

57.2

8 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

O Thornley

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Harrison John

MR:2-00.9

56.8

512114

Renegade

R65

Front

Ricky May

Brendon Hill, Swannanoa

Breeding:: 3 b g Captaintreacherous-Double Shot(by Bettor's Delight) [Double Down 4m(Art Major), Whiskey On The Rocks 5g(Art Major)]
Owners:: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, A J Hickman, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate, R J Magness
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:: In the zone winning 3 of last 5. Good Ashburton 4th. Top3/4 hope from draw.

Starts 11

Wins 4

Seconds 1

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $63,885

Winning Stakes $46,050

Win Dividend $0.92

Place Dividend $1.01

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	11	4	2	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	9	4	1	Distance	9	4	1
Favourite	3	3	0	2nd Favourite	2	1	1
Mobile	11	4	2	Standing	0	0	0
Left	11	4	2	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-27
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 3/4 length 2-26.1
	10/24 NZ Metro 3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
	10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. M 1980m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23.1

Race Starts (6 of 13)

4 of 13

28 Oct 24

Race 7

R May

10 days

6th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

3/3

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-52.8

55.4

3.6L

3wd,prkd,1x1 900,held up,honest

RENEGADE - raced wide early.

1 of 13

18 Oct 24

Race 6

J Cox

7 days

5th up

3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Betterthancash

MR:1-56.2

55.9

Gate spd,ld 1550,kickd tn,held best

RENEGADE - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

1 of 10

11 Oct 24

Race 2

R May

14 days

4th up

3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Munroe's Mate

MR:1-58.0

56.6

2nd,ld 1600,green,fght,dug in best

RENEGADE - raced greenly and attempted to pull up passing the 1100m.

2 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

R May

7 days

3rd up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Harrison John

MR:1-56.8

56.8

1.5L

Trld-3bk inr,held up,off,smart mid

RENEGADE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

1 of 13

20 Sep 24

Race 10

R May

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Commander Joe

MR:1-58.7

57.5

3wd cvr,up,ld 1200,held on best

RENEGADE - over-raced early stages. Driver R May was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

5 of 11

06 Sep 24

Race 3

R May

297 days

1st up

R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/5

I'm Rockin

MR:1-57.5

56.6

3.9L

5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,strong wdst

0111X1

Chase A Dream

R95

7 (2nd row)

Front

Blair Orange

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 6g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 5m(Bettor's Delight), State Of Art 4h(Art Major)]
Owners:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: Won Group 1 last month in first run since May. Awkward draw but top pick.

Starts 15

Wins 10

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $425,879

Winning Stakes $379,704

Win Dividend $1.97

Place Dividend $1.07

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	15	10	3	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	9	8	1	Distance	10	8	2
Favourite	9	7	1	2nd Favourite	4	3	1
Mobile	15	10	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	10	8	2	Right	5	2	1
Fresh90	2	1	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-22.9
	10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-23.4
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (15) nose 2-22.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) head 2-04.7
	02/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1/2 head 2-41.8
	04/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) neck 2-25
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-23.8
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) nose 2-22.7
	10/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-20.7

Race Starts (6 of 16)

1 of 5

06 Nov 24

TRIAL

Race 16

B Orange

R61 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Franco Marek

MR:2-03.1

56.1

1 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 7

B Orange

154 days

1st up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

It's Tough

MR:1-54.3

55.9

3wd cvr,postd,ld 1000,too much grit

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early. Driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4 of 5

02 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 2

N Purdon

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

Don't Stop Dreaming

MR:2-03.6

55.2

5 of 6

12 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Orange

R41 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Princess Meritaten

MR:1-57.8

56.6

1 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

Natalie Rasmussen

7 days

14th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

We Walk By Faith

MR:1-55.9

55.5

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

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early.

1 of 6

03 May 24

Race 6

O Thornley

28 days

13th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-56.8

56.0

3wd,prkd 1500,up,just too brave

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early.

8224X11Vessem

121353

Better Knuckle Up

R71

9 (2nd row)

Front

Zachary Butcher

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 3 b c Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Blazing Knuckles 2f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott
Breeder:: H A David, G David
Movement:: Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
Comment:: Out of the placings only four times in 13 starts. Smart Ashburton 3rd. Place.

Starts 13

Wins 5

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $69,198

Winning Stakes $48,950

Win Dividend $0.77

Place Dividend $0.91

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	13	5	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	1	0	0	Distance	1	0	0
Favourite	4	3	1	2nd Favourite	5	2	2
Mobile	13	5	4	Standing	0	0	0
Left	2	0	1	Right	11	5	3
Fresh90	3	1	0	Fresh30	2	2	0

Wins:

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 13

28 Oct 24

Race 7

Z Butcher

17 days

7th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

4/5

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-52.8

55.4

2.8L

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 900,fght gamely

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early.

5 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 7

S Phelan

20 days

6th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/5

Chase A Dream

MR:1-54.3

55.9

3.7L

3wd cvr,postd & brk 800,earnest

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early. Broke passing the 800m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the colt. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the horse had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

3 of 7

21 Sep 24

Race 5

C Hackett

22 days

5th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

Mako

MR:1-56.1

57.6

0.9L

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

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

1 of 7

30 Aug 24

Race 7

C Hackett

85 days

4th up

3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

1/1

Artisan

MR:1-57.4

56.9

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

2 of 9

06 Jun 24

Race 6

S Phelan

13 days

3rd up

3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Skipper

MR:1-58.0

58.3

1.3L

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

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

1 of 8

24 May 24

Race 5

C Hackett

7 days

2nd up

3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE

2200m

Easy

1/1

Aye Aye Captain

MR:1-57.9

56.4

Prkd,into l 1800,dictated,too smart

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

1X1177

Harrison John

R68

10 (2nd row)

Front

Cameron Hart

Hayden Cullen, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Rozelski(by Bettor's Delight) [Cosmic Major 5g(Art Major), Dragon Tattoo 7m(Art Major), Imelda May 6m(Art Major), Kowalski 2f(Always B Miki), Starski 8m(Art Major)]
Owners:: McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, J Kendrick
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Gear:: SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:: Draws haven't been in his favour with pair of 7ths. Can sneak into trifectas.

Starts 16

Wins 5

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $81,225

Winning Stakes $58,300

Win Dividend $0.94

Place Dividend $0.72

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	16	5	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	12	4	1	Distance	12	4	1
Favourite	4	3	0	2nd Favourite	3	1	2
Mobile	16	5	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	16	5	3	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	2	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

7 of 13

28 Oct 24

Race 7

R Butt

17 days

4th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

6/6

Dreams Are Free

MR:1-52.8

55.4

6.7L

6bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,sound wd

HARRISON JOHN - raced wide from the 1100m. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections revealed a small amount of mucous in the airway. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 7

R May

14 days

3rd up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

Chase A Dream

MR:1-54.3

55.9

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,unwound wd

HARRISON JOHN - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.

1 of 12

27 Sep 24

Race 4

J R Dunn

21 days

2nd up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Renegade

MR:1-56.8

56.8

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

1 of 9

06 Sep 24

Race 4

J R Dunn

96 days

1st up

3YO+ R58 to R75 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Helium

MR:1-56.2

56.5

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

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

1 of 8

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 9

K Newman

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Queen Of Swords

MR:2-00.9

56.8

1 of 9

02 Jun 24

Race 8

R Butt

10 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Miki's Courage

MR:1-54.6

58.5

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,easy

27X231

Dreams Are Free

R71

11 (2nd row)

Front

Nathan Williamson

Nathan Williamson, Branxholme

Breeding:: 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Start Dreaming(by American Ideal) [Always Dreaming 2c(Bettor's Delight), Don't Stop Dreaming 4h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: B J Fahy, Dreams Are Free Syndicate
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies
Comment:: At his best beating most of these at Ashburton. No luck with draw. Each way.

Starts 14

Wins 5

Seconds 3

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $87,775

Winning Stakes $56,200

Win Dividend $1.18

Place Dividend $1.16

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	5	6	All Weather Slushy	1	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	3	0	2	Distance	3	0	2
Favourite	7	2	4	2nd Favourite	5	3	1
Mobile	13	5	5	Standing	1	0	1
Left	12	4	6	Right	2	1	0
Fresh90	3	2	1	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 1/2 head 1-58.5
	11/23 Wyndham 2YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 4 1/2 lengths 2-58.1
	11/23 Winton 2YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 1/2 neck 2-55.4
	03/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 2-08.7
	10/24 Ashburton 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 1-59.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of 13

28 Oct 24

Race 7

N Williamson

15 days

3rd up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/1

Jeremiah

MR:1-52.8

55.4

Led,trld 1050,thru,did it well inr

DREAMS ARE FREE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3 of 13

13 Oct 24

Oamaru

Race 10

N Williamson

9 days

2nd up

3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

1/1

Wild Willow

MR:2-02.0

57.8

1.3L

Brk,bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

DREAMS ARE FREE - fractious prior to the start and broke losing ground. Raced greenly near the 150m shifting inwards.

2 of 8

04 Oct 24

Wyndham

Race 9

N Williamson

147 days

1st up

3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

1/1

Advance Party

MR:1-57.9

58.1

0.2L

Last,3w,parkd 1000,fght well

DREAMS ARE FREE - out of position at the start. Driver N Williamson was warned for failing to maintain his barrier position.

7 of 9

10 May 24

Race 5

N Williamson

7 days

6th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Chase A Dream

MR:1-55.9

55.5

11L

4-5bk otr,3wd 600,5wd tn,battld

DREAMS ARE FREE - raced wide from the 700m. Trainer/driver N Williamson advised the colt would be freshened prior to resuming.

2 of 6

03 May 24

Race 6

N Williamson

12 days

5th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Chase A Dream

MR:1-56.8

56.0

0.3L

Gate spd,led,trld,thru,sharp,close

DREAMS ARE FREE - hung outwards rounding the final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly in the middle stages of the run home.

4 of 7

21 Apr 24

Invcargill

Race 5