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Meeting: ROAD TO CUP MEETING CONTINUES RACE NIGHT (ROAD TO CUP MEETING CONTINUES RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 13/10/2026 at 09:37 am
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

FIBER FRESH HANDICAP PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m

 

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
234808
  R40
1
Front
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
Breeding:
6 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 5h(Bettor's Delight), Franco Sublime 3g(Lazarus)]
Owner:
Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Couldn't find more when asked at Methven. Needs to reverse form slide.
Colours
Starts 107
Wins 9
Seconds 11
Thirds 14
Lifetime Stakes $167,541
Winning Stakes $75,460
Win Dividend $0.55
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather88718All Weather Slushy402
Grass1927Grass Wet503
Course67313Distance4249
Favourite11562nd Favourite1317
Mobile58414Standing49511
Left107925Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-23.8
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE 1900m (4) 1/2 length 2-20.6
 01/24 Banks Pen R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.1
 01/24 Methven R49 to R55 PACE 2400m (2) nose 3-06.1
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R71 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) neck 3-17.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5) 1/2 neck 3-17.2
 01/25 Roxburgh R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-25
 05/26 Timaru R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-19.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 14
11 Oct 26
Race  13
H Douglas
9 days
36th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8
7/7
Jay R Tolkien
MR:1-56.8
58.6
8.2L
Wd,prkd,cvr 950,wd 400,lacked dash
COMMANDER BEN - raced wide early.
11 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  6
H Douglas
14 days
35th up
3YO+ R42 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
10/10
Quinn
MR:2-00.5
57.9
17L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk,flat tn,faded back
COMMANDER BEN - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
8 of 11
18 Sep 26
Race  10
H Douglas
7 days
34th up
3YO+ R41 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Crusher Lou
MR:2-00.9
58.1
2.6L
Gate spd,prkd,1x1,off tn,honest
COMMANDER BEN - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner. Over-raced middle stages.
4 of 10
11 Sep 26
Race  6
H Douglas
7 days
33rd up
3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
4/4
Playing With Stars
MR:2-03.3
59.8
0.3L
Brk,8th,3bk otr,handy in mid
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
3 of  9
04 Sep 26
Race  12
H Douglas
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
5/3
Cheer The Captain
MR:1-59.6
57.2
0.7L
Gate spd,ld,trld,held up,tidy inr
2 of 14
28 Aug 26
Race  9
H Douglas
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R41 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
11/10
Coba Charged
MR:2-01.1
57.1
1.6L
Brk,3bk inr,waitd,off tn,solid mid
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.
3 of 12
21 Aug 26
Race  11
H Douglas
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
8/6
My Wingman
MR:1-59.4
57.2
1.4L
Gate spd,ld 1600-tn,fght,hdd,fght
COMMANDER BEN - Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which Driver H Douglas used his whip in the run home.
5 of  8
14 Aug 26
Race  10
H Douglas
7 days
29th up
3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/7
Irish Dream
MR:1-55.9
57.4
5.2L
Gate spd,prkd,keen,brf lead,wiltd
COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages.
8 of 12
07 Aug 26
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
28th up
R45 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
9/9
Coba Charged
MR:2-01.9
56.2
3.1L
Brk,3bk inr,off tn,steady in mid
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.
12 of 13
24 Jul 26
Race  8
H Douglas
7 days
27th up
4YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6
11/10
Tact Teva
MR:1-55.6
57.9
20L
Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 500,tiring tn
COMMANDER BEN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
  
2
154915
  R42
2
Front
Anthony Butt
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
4 b h Art Major-Cindy Bromac(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Rising Bromac 3f(Lazarus)]
Owners:
J S T Dellaca, K K Christensen, G J Bobsien
Breeder:
J S T Dellaca, P A Archer, J C J Pike, G J Bobsien
Comment:
Nice when belatedly clear at Timaru and more consistent than some. Combos.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $51,508
Winning Stakes $28,600
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $0.39
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2332All Weather Slushy300
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1431Distance100
Favourite3112nd Favourite411
Mobile2131Standing201
Left2332Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
 07/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 1 3/4 lengths 2-25.1
 09/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-27

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13
27 Sep 26
Race  8
W House
16 days
9th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
8/7
Share A Dream
MR:2-04.3
60.1
9.4L
5th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,held up,sound
ARTFUL BROMAC - held up for clear racing room through the middle and later stages of the run home.
1 of 10
11 Sep 26
Race  2
B Orange
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
3/2
Hawk Touie Louie
MR:1-59.4
56.7
 
Up,ld 1500,tackld tn,fght bk best
ARTFUL BROMAC - raced wide early.
9 of 14
30 Aug 26
Race  10
B Orange
16 days
7th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
2/2
Suspicious Captain
MR:1-57.2
58.1
5.8L
8th otr,5-bk 1100,wd cvr top,steady
4 of  7
14 Aug 26
Race  8
W House
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Asymmetric Return
MR:1-57.3
58.4
2.2L
6th,1x1,up 3wd tn,imprvd mid
5 of  8
31 Jul 26
Race  6
W House
28 days
5th up
3YO+, R36 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
5/5
Heaven
MR:1-59.1
59.5
1L
Prkd,ld 1400,joind tn,fght,hdd 100
1 of 12
03 Jul 26
Race  1
B Orange
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
1/1
Whyamihere
MR:1-57.9
59.7
 
4bk otr,3-4wd 500,up,ld 200,smart
ARTFUL BROMAC - trainer M House advised the horse has been treated for back soreness since last racing.
5 of 10
05 Jun 26
Race  1
W House
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/8
Seaside Brucie
MR:1-56.7
58.9
6.6L
8th,5bk otr,3-4wd rear 450,handy
ARTFUL BROMAC - out of position at the start. Driver W House was issued a warning.
11 of 13
22 May 26
Race  2
W House
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
2/4
Song Of Seas
MR:1-56.9
58.2
10L
3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 500,wiltd tn
ARTFUL BROMAC - raced three wide for a distance from the 1050m.
6 of  8
08 May 26
Race  4
W House
176 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
5/5
Franco Lennon
MR:1-58.9
56.3
4.9L
3rd,3-4bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd
10 of 13
13 Nov 25
Race  13
S Ottley
27 days
4th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
1
1/1
Justyouwait
MR:1-56.6
59.2
6.7L
3-bk mrks,held up,plggd away in gap
ARTFUL BROMAC - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Ottley was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing her runner to strike a track marker near the 150m when anticipating a run.
  
3
318X50
  R44
3
Front
Wilson House(J)
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
7 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 6m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 9m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:
Not much went right for her at Methven 11 Oct. Give another look. Trifectas.
Colours
Starts 103
Wins 11
Seconds 7
Thirds 14
Lifetime Stakes $135,213
Winning Stakes $73,700
Win Dividend $1.11
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather67713All Weather Slushy411
Grass3648Grass Wet1211
Course48410Distance2424
Favourite12412nd Favourite311
Mobile71715Standing3246
Left1031121Right000
Fresh90600Fresh30311

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS PACE 2170m (8) 1 length 2-54.5
 02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.8
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 length 2-23.6
 01/24 Banks Pen Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-47.7
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.9
 12/24 Geraldine 4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-10.2
 02/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-03.4
 03/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (2) 1/2 neck 3-13.7
 05/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3/4 length 2-56.9
 01/26 Rangiora R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. P 2000m (1) head 2-31.1
 05/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-28.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 14
11 Oct 26
Race  13
K Butt
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
13
11/11
Jay R Tolkien
MR:1-56.8
58.6
26L
Eased,12th otr,wd cvr 600,chkd,wknd
TOPAZ - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1000m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.
5 of 11
04 Oct 26
Race  7
R Close
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R41 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
3
10/10
Semba
MR:2-08.4
57.8
7.3L
3rd inr,4-bk 2000,left 5th tn,solid
4 of  5
08 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  10
K Butt
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
1
Marketplace
MR:2-05.5
56.8
 
8 of  8
31 May 26
Race  8
W House
18 days
25th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
8/8
Spirit Downunder
MR:2-01.6
55.1
5.5L
Ld out,trld 2000,unable to quicken
1 of  9
13 May 26
Race  1
B Wilmott
10 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/2
Loveyourmother
MR:2-00.9
59.5
 
8th otr,wd cvr 650,wdr tn,too sharp
3 of 10
03 May 26
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
5/5
Foliejon Star
MR:2-03.5
57.4
4.6L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,closed well
8 of 11
26 Apr 26
Race  10
R Close
2 days
22nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
12
4/5
Justa Rippa
MR:1-58.6
60.6
21L
8th otr,wd 1450,prkd,flat 500m out
3 of 11
24 Apr 26
Race  7
W House
5 days
21st up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2
6/7
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-59.6
56.4
5.6L
1x1-3bk otr,off 3wd cvr tn,tidy mid
5 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
R Close
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
8/11
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
7.5L
Ld out,5-bk 1550,held up,off,ran on
TOPAZ - raced in restricted room and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
8 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
6 days
19th up
4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Dead
2
3/2
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-03.3
58.6
6.4L
8th otr,4-bk 1200,whacked away mid
  
4
966218
  R44
U1
Front
Mia Holbrough(J)
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
4 bl g Sky Major-Em Ay(by Rob Roy Mattgregor) [Waterholes Road 5g(Sky Major)]
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, Mrs D C Urwin
Breeder:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Comment:
Tidy spring efforts. Errors in last two stand starts though. Threat at her best.
Colours
Starts 36
Wins 5
Seconds 11
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $67,109
Winning Stakes $29,975
Win Dividend $0.73
Place Dividend $1.19
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2028All Weather Slushy000
Grass1637Grass Wet411
Course1114Distance1115
Favourite9342nd Favourite604
Mobile1828Standing1837
Left36515Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/25 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2170m (1) 3 1/4 lengths 2-50.3
 02/26 Hororata 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D 2400m (4) 4 lengths 3-11.6
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (12) 1 length 2-58.5
 05/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (7) 3 1/2 lengths 3-19.7
 09/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 12
09 Oct 26
Race  12
M Holbrough
9 days
36th up
3YO+ R43 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
8/10
Wishing For U
MR:1-58.8
56.8
3.6L
Soon 3bk inr,waited,steady on inr
1 of  8
30 Sep 26
Race  8
C Negus
38 days
35th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
1/1
Dawn To Dark
MR:2-00.1
59.8
 
Wd,up prkd 1400,chall 400,too tough
FOLIEJON STAR - raced wide early. Driver C Negus was spoken to advisedly for allowing her runner to hang outwards when activating gear near the 800m.
2 of  9
23 Aug 26
Race  1
J Buckland-Stevens
7 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
7
5/5
Monkee Major
MR:2-03.8
57.4
1.5L
8th otr,wd 800,prkd,chased bravely
6 of 12
16 Aug 26
Race  5
S Tomlinson
7 days
33rd up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/9
Tua Lipa
MR:2-00.5
57.5
7.8L
Brk strt,4pegs bell,lst 600,fair md
FOLIEJON STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts.
6 of 12
09 Aug 26
Race  6
C Hackett
16 days
32nd up
4YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE INV J
1700m
Good
5
7/6
Kowhai Star
MR:1-53.9
56.8
3.9L
7th otr,34-bk,wd top,ran on stoutly
FOLIEJON STAR - driver C Hackett advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking.
9 of 14
24 Jul 26
Race  7
S Tomlinson
7 days
31st up
4YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
8
3/3
Auntie Deb
MR:1-58.4
59.4
7.1L
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,off,1-paced mid
OKIWI BAY - briefly locked wheels with FOLIEJON STAR near the 1150m.
10 of 10
17 Jul 26
Race  7
S Tomlinson
40 days
30th up
R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
9
6/6
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-00.8
56.7
5.8L
Brk,4-5bk inr 1300,no extra on inr
FOLIEJON STAR - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2 of  8
07 Jun 26
Race  1
C Negus
9 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
1/1
Putere Boy
MR:1-59.8
59.4
0.2L
Wd,up prkd thru'out,chall,thwarted
FOLIEJON STAR - shifted outwards shortly after the start when driver C Negus was activating gear. Again shifted outwards rounding the final bend when activating gear briefly hampering KOWHAI NUGGET and PUTERE BOY. Mrs Negus was issued a warning for failing to show sufficient control when activating gear on the gelding. Continued to shift outwards throughout the run home hampering outside runners. Mrs Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that she failed to maintain a straight course in the run home which hampered outside runners. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mrs Negus was also issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.
2 of  9
29 May 26
Race  6
S Tomlinson
5 days
28th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
2/4
Joyride(AUS)
MR:2-00.8
56.6
0.8L
Prkd,ld 2100,slippd clr 200,nabbd
2 of 13
24 May 26
Race  8
S Tomlinson
21 days
27th up
R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
8/8
Commander Ben
MR:2-03.3
57.7
0.8L
Brk,4th inr,4bk,held up,off,belated
FOLIEJON STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
  
5
463709
  R47
1
10
Gemma Thornley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Yea Baby(by Somebeachsomewhere)
Owners:
Mrs T J Wylie, P J Wylie
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Further the better for him & he copped a check at Methven. Don't disregard.
Colours
Starts 49
Wins 5
Seconds 6
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $86,783
Winning Stakes $40,150
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather39511All Weather Slushy601
Grass1004Grass Wet400
Course3349Distance2159
Favourite5132nd Favourite615
Mobile1705Standing32510
Left49515Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-16.3
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 3 lengths 3-20
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-16.1
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-13.6
 05/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-20.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 11
04 Oct 26
Race  7
B Orange
72 days
24th up
3YO+ R41 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
5
5/4
Semba
MR:2-08.4
57.8
13L
6th,6-bk inr,prkd,cvr 1100,chkd 500
MYSTERY BEACH - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
3 of  6
24 Sep 26
WORKOUT
Race  4
D Williams
 
R41 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Franco Lennon
MR:2-00.9
56.6
 
11 of 13
24 Jul 26
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
10
6/7
Tact Teva
MR:1-55.6
57.9
17L
4bk inr,5bk 600 & off,pluggd wd
MYSTERY BEACH - over-raced middle stages.
7 of 10
17 Jul 26
Race  7
B Orange
7 days
22nd up
R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
8
1/1
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-00.8
56.7
3.4L
3wd,up,led 1300,joind tn,swampd
3 of 10
10 Jul 26
Race  9
B Orange
7 days
21st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
3
6/3
Scrunch
MR:2-01.2
57.8
2.2L
Prkd,3-5bk inr,3bk otr,useful wd
6 of  9
03 Jul 26
Race  8
D Williams
21 days
20th up
R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
7/7
Trump Card
MR:1-57.4
56.0
4.8L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,waitd,steady
MYSTERY BEACH - driver D Williams was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
4 of  9
12 Jun 26
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
19th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
8/4
Mo'unga
MR:1-57.5
55.9
3L
Soon led,trld 1500,held up,sound
6 of  9
05 Jun 26
Race  9
B Orange
5 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
3/3
Scrunch
MR:2-01.9
57.4
8L
Brk,dist 9th,4bk otr,wd tn,imprvd
MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of  8
31 May 26
Race  8
B Orange
9 days
17th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
3/2
Spirit Downunder
MR:2-01.6
55.1
1.4L
Prkd,ld 2000,dictated,swamped 100m
9 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
G Thornley
5 days
16th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
10/12
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
10L
Eased,7bk otr,imprvd inr from bk
  
6
01511X
  R49
2
10
Blair Orange
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
5 b g Always B Miki-Zingara(by Christian Cullen) [Constance Claire 7m(Art Major), Freddiesam 9h(Bettor's Delight), Laredo Torpedo 12h(Bettor's Delight), The Captains Lady 4m(Captain Crunch), Zinny Mach 10g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
D P McHugh, P M Ellis
Breeder:
Big Stone Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Impressive last year. Big 29 Sep trial win despite error. On top for new barn.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 4
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $28,230
Winning Stakes $27,775
Win Dividend $1.12
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather540All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course220Distance000
Favourite5402nd Favourite100
Mobile640Standing000
Left640Right000
Fresh90110Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/25 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 5 3/4 lengths 2-28.1
 10/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (4) 7 1/2 lengths 2-21.9
 11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.5
 11/25 Ashburton 3YO+ R41 to R44 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-03.1

Race Starts 

1 of  7
29 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  4
B Orange
 
R39 to R89 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
Bord De La Mer
MR:2-04.3
56.2
 
6 of  7
17 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  4
S Hill
 
R35 to R52 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
Shepherds Delight
MR:2-05.8
57.8
 
5 of  5
08 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  10
T Trathen
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
2
Marketplace
MR:2-05.5
56.8
 
1 of 12
13 Nov 25
Race  10
B Orange
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R41 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
6
1/1
Caloriefree
MR:1-56.5
57.9
 
Prkd,into ld 1300,dictated,powerful
1 of 13
07 Nov 25
Race  10
S Thornley
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
1/1
Star On The Rocks
MR:1-57.4
57.6
 
Up,led 1700,kickd tn,quite comfy
5 of 10
27 Oct 25
Race  12
S Thornley
19 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
10
2/3
Secret Agent Man
MR:1-57.9
60.0
3.9L
3bk inr,off,up,ld 1500,fght,run dwn
1 of  7
08 Oct 25
Race  5
S Thornley
17 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
Betterthanbabe
MR:1-55.3
56.6
 
Gate spd,ld 1750,thumped them
14 of 14
21 Sep 25
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
1
1/2
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-07.5
59.0
33L
Trld out,5-bk 1400,flat tn,brk 200m
ELTON J - over-raced middle stages. Broke passing the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver S Thornley reported the gelding may have choked down.
1 of  6
14 Sep 25
Race  2
S Thornley
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
1/2
Mighty Miki
MR:1-59.1
56.4
 
Gt spd,led,charged away strgt
1 of  2
16 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  1
 
G Bancroft
 
MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Major Moonshine
MR:2-04.8
56.8
 
  
7
53125X
  R49
3
10
Tim Williams
Ryan Hayter, Motukarara
Breeding:
9 b g Prodigal Seelster-Peraki A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin)
Owners:
D A Pattullo, Mrs L E Pattullo
Breeder:
D A Pattullo, Mrs L E Pattullo
Comment:
5th behind progressive type in February. Not sighted since. Could surprise.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 5
Seconds 10
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $68,390
Winning Stakes $28,515
Win Dividend $0.56
Place Dividend $1.45
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather37213All Weather Slushy301
Grass2236Grass Wet411
Course2618Distance2119
Favourite2112nd Favourite421
Mobile3639Standing23210
Left59519Right000
Fresh90703Fresh30502

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/20 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (12) 1 1/4 lengths 2-22.3
 01/21 Marlb HRC R49 to R53 MOB. PACE 1850m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-21.1
 01/21 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE 1850m (12) 3/4 length 2-17.7
 04/24 Cheviot 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-19
 01/26 Methven R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 3-02.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  7
W House
10 days
8th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
12
4/3
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-56.7
59.3
5.6L
11th otr,6-bk 1350,held up,tidy wd
PERAKI SEELSTER - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
2 of  7
05 Feb 26
Race  6
T Williams
11 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/5
Lonnekers
MR:2-00.8
57.6
0.7L
Up,prkd,ld 2000,fght hard,hdd 50
1 of  8
25 Jan 26
Race  6
T Williams
12 days
6th up
R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
4
2/1
Henry Winkler
MR:2-02.6
56.4
 
Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 1450,ld 600,easy
3 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  10
T Williams
12 days
5th up
4YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6
6/7
John Stewart
MR:1-55.0
57.5
5.8L
Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed well
PERAKI SEELSTER - over-raced when racing wide early.
5 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
T Williams
20 days
4th up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
11
13/13
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
6.7L
Chkd,wd cvr 11th 1250,wdr,bttld on
PERAKI SEELSTER - trainer R Hayter advised Stewards the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m. Raced wide from the 1250m.
6 of 12
12 Dec 25
Race  7
R Butt
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
10/10
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.6
58.3
3.7L
Led,trld 2200,waited,short bid inr
PERAKI SEELSTER - pre-race warmed. Driver B Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest for some distance in the early stages.
8 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  6
R Butt
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
9/9
Commander Joe
MR:1-56.2
57.3
6.7L
Eased,5-4bk inr,held up,fair mid
13 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
N Burton
184 days
1st up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
3
10/9
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
21L
Left prkd,cvr 1200,unable to run on
3 of  9
23 May 25
Race  5
N Williamson
5 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6
7/7
Elektra King
MR:2-02.0
58.7
1.3L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1700,held up,solid
PERAKI SEELSTER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of 12
18 May 25
Race  10
John Dunn
35 days
9th up
4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
12
8/9
Miki Bennett
MR:1-58.3
57.5
3.6L
1x1,3-bk,wd 1100,prkd,stuck on well
PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide from the 900m.
  
8
005674
  R47
4
10
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
Breeding:
6 b g Vincent(AUS)-A Good Kiwi Chick(by Falcon Seelster) [Kiwi Bloke 12g(Courage Under Fire), Kiwi's Rock 8m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Kiwi X Factor 9g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, Equine Investments Ltd
Breeder:
H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, Equine Investments Ltd
Comment:
Raced much better than her price in Akaroa Cup. Can place off the 10m mark.
Colours
Starts 34
Wins 5
Seconds 2
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $54,641
Winning Stakes $36,850
Win Dividend $1.91
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3057All Weather Slushy200
Grass400Grass Wet200
Course1923Distance1835
Favourite1102nd Favourite312
Mobile910Standing2547
Left3457Right000
Fresh90601Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.1
 09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2) neck 3-16.4
 09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R59 PACE 2000m (6) 1/2 length 2-28.5
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-21.2
 08/24 Kurow 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 15
11 Oct 26
Race  10
R Holmes
14 days
6th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
2
14/14
Tact Teva
MR:2-02.5
58.8
1.6L
Ld out,trld 1200,3-bk,off,stout mid
7 of 13
27 Sep 26
Race  8
R Holmes
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
6
6/8
Share A Dream
MR:2-04.3
60.1
11L
Prkd,ld,attckd,trld 1000,plggd mrks
6 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  9
R Holmes
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
2
12/13
Larissa Beaudiene
MR:2-07.1
60.0
4L
9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,fght on
KIWI HERO - contacted the 20 metre barrier strand as the start was effected despite the restraining effort of driver R Holmes.
5 of 11
06 Sep 26
Race  9
R Holmes
9 days
3rd up
3YO+ R44 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Heavy
6
11/11
Lonnekers
MR:2-21.3
64.8
6.4L
6th inr,4-bk bell,steady along mrks
KIWI HERO - driver R Holmes advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
11 of 14
28 Aug 26
Race  9
R Holmes
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
14/13
Coba Charged
MR:2-01.1
57.1
11L
1x1-5bk otr,7bk 1000,imprv,tight
KIWI HERO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
11 of 12
07 Aug 26
Race  4
R Holmes
719 days
1st up
R45 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
12/12
Coba Charged
MR:2-01.9
56.2
14L
3wd,easd,6bk inr,gone by 500
KIWI HERO - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of NUTCRACKER near the 1200m. Weakened final bend.
4 of  5
29 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  11
R Holmes
 
R39 to R65 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Bettors Anvil
MR:2-04.5
55.0
 
4 of  6
22 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  6
R Holmes
 
R36 to R52 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
Smoking Ashes
MR:2-05.0
55.5
 
6 of  9
15 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  8
R Holmes
 
R36 to R68 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Always A Porsche
MR:2-06.6
56.5
 
6 of  6
01 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  9
R Holmes
 
R35 to R68 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Gatecrasher
MR:2-05.4
55.5