NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 5

S Thornley

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.3

58.3

10L

8th,5bk inr,4bk otr,bt slows wd

6 of 8

26 Jul 24

Race 6

S Thornley

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/8

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-01.1

59.5

11L

4-3bk otr,wd rear tn,small imprvmnt

ALWAYS BEE GEE - driver S Thornley reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

1 of 7

17 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

S Thornley

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

The Con Artist

MR:2-03.0

57.3

6 of 9

09 Jul 24

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 3

A Lethaby

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Passchendaele

MR:2-02.5

56.9

2 of 5

12 Sep 23

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 6

C McDowell

QUAL' PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Sans Repos

MR:2-06.4

56.9

4 of 5

22 Aug 23

TRIAL

Race 6

Lukus Johnston

NON-WINNERS PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Okiwi Bay

MR:2-10.3

57.8

Teddy The Terror

MR50

Front

John Morrison

John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 3 b g Terror To Love-Jane(by Flashing Red) [Total Diva 7m(Terror To Love)]
Owners:: K R Mounce, Mrs C A Mounce, Miss A P Mounce, Miss T L Mounce, We've Got The Trots Syndicate
Breeder:: K R Mounce, Mrs C A Mounce
Comment:: Got out late on debut & ran on well. Should settle handy from draw. Key hope.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $1,425

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.40

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

Race Starts (3)

3 of 8

02 Aug 24

Race 5

J Morrison

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.3

58.3

0.8L

Brf ld,trld 1700,held up,honest

1 of 9

23 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 2

J Morrison

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Adored Dreamer

MR:2-01.7

57.0

1 of 3

18 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 3

J Morrison

QUAL' PACE Stand

2400m

Slushy

Franco Chaplin

MR:2-07.3

57.9

0X3843

Quicker Than Quick

MR47

Front

Bob Butt

Graham Court, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Lazarus-Beyond Belief(by Shadow Play) [Terror Eyes 6g(Terror To Love)]
Owner:: H H Sullivan
Breeder:: Pinelea Farm Limited
Comment:: Useful enough in four starts back. Freshened since June. Will have admirers.

Starts 6

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $4,265

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.93

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	6	2	All Weather Slushy	1	1
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	4	1	Distance	5	2
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	6	2	Standing	0	0
Left	6	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	0	0

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 10

14 Jun 24

Race 10

R Butt

7 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

4/3

Magician

MR:2-01.0

58.2

4.5L

1x1,3bk otr 600,held up,handy inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - broke briefly and then paced roughly over the concluding stages. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation and was in the correct gait when its nose reached the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small abrasion on the right front leg which was treated.

4 of 13

07 Jun 24

Race 7

R Butt

8 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/12

Kotare Kelso

MR:1-56.9

58.2

4.3L

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,handy in gap

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards in the run home and paced roughly.

8 of 12

30 May 24

Race 2

R Butt

11 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Ragazzo Major

MR:1-57.6

57.7

4.7L

4bk inr,5bk 1100,buried tn,tidy inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3 of 10

19 May 24

Rangiora

Race 4

R Butt

185 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/4

Radha

MR:1-59.0

58.4

1.6L

Gate spd,prkd,ld 1150,gritty,hdd

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced wide early.

1 of 9

30 Apr 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 3

B Orange

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Black Billie Gee

MR:2-04.6

58.6

5 of 5

10 Apr 24

TRIAL

Race 7

S Ottley

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Follow Your Dream

MR:2-00.5

58.2

X47526

Franco Elvis

MR44

Front

Craig Thornley

Steven McRae, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Eden Franco(by Christian Cullen)
Owners:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Comment:: Very unlucky last week after maiden placing 02 Aug. Stick with Elvis here.

Starts 8

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $4,424

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.36

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	8	1	All Weather Slushy	1	0
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	6	1	Distance	3	0
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	0
Mobile	4	0	Standing	4	1
Left	8	1	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	Fresh30	0	0

Race Starts (6 of 13)

6 of 9

09 Aug 24

Race 2

C D Thornley

7 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

2/3

Salute

MR:2-03.3

59.6

3.9L

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear

FRANCO ELVIS - held up throughout the run home.

2 of 9

02 Aug 24

Race 9

C D Thornley

12 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Good

6/6

Major Henry

MR:2-05.1

60.9

0.1L

Led,trld,off tn,strong,just missed

FRANCO ELVIS - driver C Thornley was warned to exercise greater care when shifting outwards leaving the final bend and crowding an outside runner which struck the sulky wheel of the gelding. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

5 of 14

21 Jul 24

Race 7

C D Thornley

16 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Good

9/8

Vinrules

MR:2-05.6

61.0

2.9L

Brk,6-5bk otr,3wd,2nd tn,fght,fdd

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 1500m.

7 of 9

05 Jul 24

Race 8

C D Thornley

5 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Good

7/7

Black Billie Gee

MR:2-03.0

58.1

10L

Up,ld,3bk 1800,held up tn,fair mid

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground.

4 of 10

30 Jun 24

Race 3

C D Thornley

107 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

3/4

Super Fund

MR:2-03.5

58.5

Prkd,ld 1600,kickd clr tn,hdd 150

FRANCO ELVIS - lay inwards near the 1450m striking a track marker.

1 of 4

11 Jun 24

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 4

C D Thornley

NON-WINNERS PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Magistrate

MR:2-08.5

59.2

Oneroa

MR50

Front

Blair Orange

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b f Bettor's Delight-Beach Parade(by Beach Towel) [Bluto 4g(Sweet Lou), Kokomo Beach 8h(Bettor's Delight), Lifes A Beach 6m(Bettor's Delight), Line Up 7h(Bettor's Delight), Partyon 10m(Bettor's Delight), Shell Shock 5g(Bettor's Delight), Ubettabelieveit 13h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Breeder:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:: Full sister to Life's A Beach. Qualified in Jan & tidy 08 Aug trial win. EW.

First Start

Race Starts (3)

1 of 3

08 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 7

B Peisley

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Speed Writer

MR:2-10.2

61.0

7 of 7

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Captain Christian

MR:2-03.0

59.7

2 of 3

25 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 3

B Orange

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Belmont Revolution

MR:2-03.9

61.2

Itz Flash Harry

MR50

Front

John Dunn

Trent Yesberg, Ohoka

Breeding:: 3 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Itz Fatima Kiwi(by P-Forty-Seven) [Itz Alldown To Luck 7g(Auckland Reactor), Itz Flash Harriet 6m(American Ideal), Julie Johnston 9m(Betterthancheddar)]
Owners:: Miss J L McMeeking, K J McNamara
Breeder:: Miss J L McMeeking, K J McNamara
Comment:: Pulled away for 08 Aug trial win. Qualified back in May. May be over the odds.

First Start

Race Starts (3)

1 of 5

08 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 5

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR48 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Spirit Downunder

MR:2-05.8

58.6

4 of 9

23 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 2

B Williamson

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Teddy The Terror

MR:2-01.7

57.0

3 of 5

07 May 24

TRIAL

Race 3

J R Dunn

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Melton Enforcer

MR:2-02.0

58.7

752X52

Louretta

MR47

Front

Craig Ferguson

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 4 b m Sweet Lou-Falcon's Flybye(by Falcon Seelster) [Alotbettor 12g(Bettor's Delight), Always Flyin 3c(Always B Miki), Blitzembye 6g(Bettor's Delight), Fleeting Grin 13g(Grinfromeartoear), He Can Fly 11g(Bettor's Delight), Inflight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Yankee Miss 9m(American Ideal)]
Owners:: B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson, Mrs C J Caldwell, T M Hunter, M M Gorman, B P Muir, K L Ebbett, R J C Tuck, P J Clulee
Breeder:: P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus, B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson
Comment:: Gate speed took her close here 02 Aug. Wider alley, but should be prominent.

Starts 7

Wins 0

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $6,978

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.74

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

Race Starts (6 of 12)

2 of 9

02 Aug 24

Race 3

C Ferguson

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/5

Adored Dreamer

MR:1-58.5

58.3

3.1L

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,hdd,fght

5 of 12

19 Jul 24

Race 4

C Ferguson

113 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Lakelsa

MR:1-58.8

58.8

13L

4bk otr,stayd bk 600,held up,sound

LOURETTA - held up by a weakening runner final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly passing the 150m.

1 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Art Jordan

MR:2-00.5

58.5

1 of 5

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 4

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Igotyoubabe

MR:2-04.1

59.4

2 of 12

28 Mar 24

Wyndham

Race 4

R Close

12 days

5th up

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

1609m

Easy

6/5

Snap Shot

MR:1-58.3

61.1

1.5L

Wide,presd 2 lead,dug in

LOURETTA - trainer R Todd was warned for presenting the mare without the notified blinds. Raced wide early.

5 of 13

16 Mar 24

Wyndham

Race 11

R Close

16 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

2/1

Ward Lamon

MR:2-01.1

60.4

7.4L

Gt spd,led,joind turn,fadd late

LOURETTA - raced greenly for a distance passing the 1500m.

8FX235Sweet Raine

Interrorgator

MR50

Front

Samantha Ottley

Peter & Mitchell Robertson, Irwell

Breeding:: 3 b g Terror To Love-Dont Ask Me Why(by Real Desire) [Touche 8m(Well Said)]
Owners:: Mrs M A Robertson, P J Robertson, S E Hill, A G McLay, M J Moore, M J Robertson
Breeder:: P J Robertson, Mrs M A Robertson
Comment:: Steady 5th at final trial ahead of this. Draw hurts on debut. Juicy odds.

First Start

Race Starts (3)

5 of 8

29 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 8

S Ottley

NON-WINNERS MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Sandy Shore

MR:2-05.8

60.7

3 of 6

17 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Adored Dreamer

MR:2-03.4

58.5

2 of 4

10 Apr 24

TRIAL

Race 3

S Ottley

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Trojan Princess

MR:2-01.7

58.0

Sweet Willow

MR50

10 (2nd row)

Front

Wilson House(J)

Michael House, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 3 b g Sweet Lou-Willow(by Bettor's Delight) [Wild Willow 4g(Art Major), Willow Bay 5g(Art Major)]
Owners:: Mentally Stable Limited, Beeswork Limited
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:: Well-bred gelding who has had 2YO & 3YO preps. 4 trials ahead of this. First4s.

First Start

Race Starts (6 of 7)

2 of 7

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

W House

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Captain Christian

MR:2-03.0

59.7

4 of 9

29 May 24

TRIAL

Race 11

W House

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Henry Winkler

MR:2-08.2

58.0

2 of 6

14 May 24

TRIAL

Race 10

W House

NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Henry Winkler

MR:2-08.7

58.3

3 of 9

30 Apr 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 3

W House

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Quicker Than Quick

MR:2-04.6

58.6

6 of 6

28 Jun 23

TRIAL

Race 4

Michael House

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Sweethomealabama

MR:2-00.5

59.3

5 of 5

13 Jun 23

TRIAL

Race 1

W House

2YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

Icy Stars

MR:2-03.7

60.3

00X

I'm Rockin

MR48

U1 (2nd row)

Front

Robbie Close

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b g Johny Rock-I'm Joe King(by Art Major)
Owners:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman
Breeder:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman, J M Pearson
Gear:: P-On
Comment:: Two winter trials since summer campaign went awry. Close market watch.

Starts 2

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $420

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

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

Race Starts (6)

4 of 5

08 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Peisley

NON-WINNERS MR48 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Itz Flash Harry

MR:2-05.8

58.6

3 of 8

29 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

R Close

R44 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

The Mantis

MR:2-08.4

60.4

10 of 11

14 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 3

R Close

13 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

1609m

Good

6/8

Kaysans Rock

MR:2-01.2

59.9

61L

Detached,never able to tack on

I'M ROCKIN - slow in the early stages losing ground. Broke passing the 1100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

11 of 12

01 Jan 24

Rangiora

Race 3

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

1/1

Lady Boutique

MR:2-00.7

59.4

19L

Brk dispatch,6bk inr,no dash str

I'M ROCKIN - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3 of 7

14 Dec 23

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 4

R Close

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Ballygar

MR:2-06.5

57.6

1 of 2

06 Dec 23

TRIAL

Race 2