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Meeting: OCTOBER FEATURE RACE NIGHT (OCTOBER FEATURE RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 17/10/2025 at 07:32 am
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

REMEMBERING MURRAY BUTT MOBILE TROT

$18,500, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R70, 1980m

 

For R51 to R70 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Mad Jack: HH-On, Nazareth: BL-On    Legend
1
216968
  R51
1
Front
Kyle Cameron
Kyle Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
6 b g The Pres-Eyrewell Pegasus(by Pegasus Spur) [Samanthas Moon 7m(One Over Da Moon)]
Owners:
J A M Allan, K G Cameron
Breeder:
J A M Allan
Comment:
Did some early work 10 Oct. Mobile stats are fair but #1 helps. Upset prospect.
Colours
Starts 44
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $61,098
Winning Stakes $34,650
Win Dividend $0.51
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38511All Weather Slushy513
Grass600Grass Wet000
Course34511Distance1636
Favourite5212nd Favourite813
Mobile1113Standing3348
Left44511Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) head 3-28.1
 08/23 NZ Metro R35 to R45, with cond. TROT 2000m (6) 3/4 length 2-35.1
 06/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-38.3
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.7
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (5(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-20.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
K Cameron
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
11/7
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
8.6L
Up,prkd,1x1 750,flat 600,fght ok
6 of 14
26 Sep 25
Race  3
K Cameron
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
9/8
Major Doosie
MR:2-03.7
59.2
4L
6-7bk inr,off,3wd cvr 750,tidy wdst
9 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
K Cameron
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2
11/11
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
7.2L
3-4bk otr,3wd 900,postd,felt pinch
BRETT'S MATE - raced wide without cover from the 1100m.
6 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
K Cameron
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/6
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
2.7L
Prkd,2nd 2200,trld,held up,off,good
1 of 11
05 Sep 25
Race  5
K Cameron
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
5/5
Birdy
MR:2-03.9
57.9
 
Up,led 2100,kickd,held them off
2 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
K Cameron
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/5
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.5
58.2
2L
3rd,prkd,ld 2000,fght hard,cght
4 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
K Cameron
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
6/6
Confessional
MR:2-02.9
57.2
5.7L
Trld,3bk inr 2100,chkd tn,sound mid
BRETT'S MATE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.
5 of 13
08 Aug 25
Race  5
C Dalgety
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
2/1
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-04.5
60.5
11L
5-4th,brk,3wd,4bk otr,good wd
BRETT'S MATE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground.
4 of  7
01 Aug 25
Race  8
K Cameron
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
3/3
It's So Easy
MR:2-01.4
59.7
3.1L
Trld,3bk inr 1200,off tn,sound wd
5 of 13
25 Jul 25
Race  9
K Cameron
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/5
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.0
58.9
5.3L
4bk otr,5bk 1100,3wd cvr,handy wd
  
2
828005
  R51
2
Front
Ricky May
Margo Nyhan, West Melton
Breeding:
8 bl m Majestic Son-With Intent(by Sundon) [Knowing Me 5m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Est Mrs D A Nyhan, Est D D Nyhan
Breeder:
Mrs D A Nyhan, D D Nyhan
Comment:
Not bad when belatedly clear last week. Can pop up at times. First4s option.
Colours
Starts 85
Wins 9
Seconds 10
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $126,909
Winning Stakes $67,650
Win Dividend $1.29
Place Dividend $1.03
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather72914All Weather Slushy502
Grass1302Grass Wet200
Course64613Distance3248
Favourite2102nd Favourite823
Mobile2867Standing5739
Left85916Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 length 3-10.2
 10/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 3/4 length 2-27
 04/23 Cheviot Up to R43 with cond. TROT 2600m (12) neck 3-27.7
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-23
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R52 MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-30.2
 08/24 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1700m (5) neck 2-09
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 1 length 2-31.1
 06/25 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1700m (9) neck 2-06
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-29.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
P Davis
5 days
15th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
14/15
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
4.5L
Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,handy inr
13 of 15
05 Oct 25
Race  9
P Davis
16 days
14th up
3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
1
12/11
Practical Magic
MR:2-18.2
68.0
90L
Chkd badly start,tailed off,no hope
IT'S SO EASY - checked shortly after the start by breaking runners losing all chance.
10 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
P Davis
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3
12/12
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
7.9L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,urgd tn,plggd
8 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
P Davis
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
8/8
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
7.5L
Led,held ld,joind,hdd tn,faded bk
2 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
P Davis
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
9/8
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
0.1L
Shot to big ld,set terms,fght,nabbd
8 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
P Davis
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
11/13
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.5
58.2
6.4L
4-5bk inr,off rear tn,ok imprv wd
9 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
P Davis
21 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
10/9
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
17L
4-5bk inr,flat 700,lost touch 500
IT'S SO EASY - weakened final bend.
1 of  7
01 Aug 25
Race  8
P Davis
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
6/6
Atlantic City
MR:2-01.4
59.7
 
1x1,prkd 1200,up tn,kept digging
11 of 13
25 Jul 25
Race  9
P Davis
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
11/11
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.0
58.9
12L
3wd,6bk otr,detached tn,bt slows
IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly in the early stages when racing wide on the track. Weakened final bend.
4 of 10
18 Jul 25
Race  5
P Davis
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
8/7
Love Walked In
MR:2-01.4
58.7
2.7L
3wd,prkd 1300,askd,fght hard,hdd
IT'S SO EASY - raced wide early.
  
3
7X7500
  R51
3
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Roddy Butt, Templeton
Breeding:
6 br g Love You-Maysoon(by Sundon) [Chloe Rose 8m(Muscle Hill), Imran Khan 12g(Pegasus Spur), Mdina 10m(Monarchy)]
Owners:
R A Butt, O P Ryan, Mrs A L Ryan, G A Ayers, Mrs L N Ayers, C K Neiman, Mrs K A Neiman, Mrs N Butt, Miss T Butt
Breeder:
Mrs J A Butt
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Fair off handicaps recently. Lacked luck last week & mobile helps. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 5
Seconds 0
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $106,359
Winning Stakes $89,100
Win Dividend $1.42
Place Dividend $0.63
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3052All Weather Slushy100
Grass302Grass Wet000
Course2442Distance711
Favourite7142nd Favourite600
Mobile821Standing2533
Left3054Right300
Fresh90622Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (8) neck 2-30.7
 10/22 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1) 5 1/2 lengths 3-04.7
 12/22 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. TROT 2600m (11) head 3-13.4
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 3/4 length 3-24.6
 09/23 NZ Metro R56 to R74 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2(10m)) head 3-19.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
C Dalgety
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
12/13
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
23L
10th,6bk otr,shuffld bk,bt slows wd
10 of 14
26 Sep 25
Race  3
C Dalgety
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Major Doosie
MR:2-03.7
59.2
8.3L
Slow,13th,6bk otr,5bk inr,sound inr
5 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
13/13
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
4.3L
1x1-3bk otr,tight,smart,held up wd
NAZARETH - held up late in the run home.
7 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
C Dalgety
182 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
8/9
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
4.1L
Cght prkd,1x1 1000,3wd tn,honest
5 of  8
20 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  10
C Dalgety
 
R40 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Mystic Max
MR:2-09.0
60.0
 
7 of  8
07 Mar 25
Race  7
Z Butcher
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R39 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
U1
2/3
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-04.9
59.3
9.5L
Rear inr,4-bk bell,rough,no pick-up
NAZARETH - broke briefly at the start and then trotted roughly over the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher could offer no explanation for the disappointing effort.
4 of  8
28 Feb 25
Race  2
Z Butcher
21 days
6th up
R47 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
U1
2/2
Romeo Foxtrot
MR:2-03.0
58.7
17L
Slw,rear otr to trn,beat tired ones
NAZARETH - when questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher advised that this runner had travelled off the bit over the early and middle stages before losing ground near the 800m then trotted roughly rounding the final turn and only finished on fairly when placed under pressure in the run home.
5 of  8
07 Feb 25
Race  6
Z Butcher
56 days
5th up
R52 to R65 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6
2/2
Belle Neige
MR:2-00.1
58.7
10L
Eased,6th,6-bk inr,3-bk,off,fair wd
NAZARETH - Driver Z Butcher reported the gelding cast the off fore shoe during the running.
6 of  8
13 Dec 24
Race  6
John Dunn
6 days
4th up
R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
3/2
Tu Tangata
MR:2-04.3
59.2
28L
6th,3bk otr-1x1,off,rough/brk tn
NAZARETH - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Again trotted roughly final bend before breaking near the 250m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
8 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  10
John Dunn
22 days
3rd up
R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
U1
4/3
Maui
MR:2-04.6
60.4
4.4L
8th,4-3bk otr,angld,whackd away
NAZARETH - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
  
4
041X00
  R54
4
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b h Royal Aspirations-Sunny Eva(by Sundon) [Princess Dakota 8m(Monarchy)]
Owners:
Mrs F P Fletcher, W F Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher
Comment:
Still finding his fitness this time in. Won 4 here, but looks stretched tonight.
Colours
Starts 79
Wins 8
Seconds 12
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $132,318
Winning Stakes $69,300
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather65718All Weather Slushy512
Grass1416Grass Wet101
Course50412Distance2936
Favourite14142nd Favourite1227
Mobile3046Standing49418
Left79824Right000
Fresh90502Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-33
 06/22 NZ Metro 3YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 length 2-29.2
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.2
 01/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R46 to R50 TROT 2170m (11) 1/2 neck 2-53.9
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT 2600m (4) head 3-24
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2600m (13) 4 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 12/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT 2400m (10) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.4
 05/25 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-22.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 13
12 Oct 25
Race  11
S Thornley
9 days
2nd up
5YO+ R41 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Good
1
6/7
Cormoran Strike
MR:2-10.1
61.0
7.1L
8th inr,7-bk bell,off,no final dash
11 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
R May
152 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
14/12
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
14L
5th,5bk inr,detached 400,battld
SUNNY LOUIS - weakened final bend.
3 of  5
25 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  11
S Thornley
 
R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-09.0
58.7
 
1 of 10
04 May 25
Race  6
R May
7 days
57th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
3/3
Brian Beatt
MR:2-05.1
59.9
 
6th otr,prkd,cvr 1350,off,too slick
4 of 11
27 Apr 25
Race  10
R May
6 days
56th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
4/3
Paige
MR:2-02.9
60.4
7L
3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1000,trld,outfin
10 of 14
21 Apr 25
Race  11
C DeFilippi
31 days
55th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
8
3/5
Aveross Majesty
MR:2-04.7
60.1
15L
Wd,10th otr,wd cvr top,no pick-up
9 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  6
B Orange
7 days
54th up
R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
Kawhi
MR:2-01.2
57.8
7.5L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,1-paced inr
SUNNY LOUIS - trotted roughly in the run home.
7 of 14
14 Mar 25
Race  10
B Orange
14 days
53rd up
R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
4/6
Paris Prince
MR:2-02.4
59.5
14L
Up,3rd,ld,trld 1200,battld inr
SUNNY LOUIS - weakened final bend.
9 of 11
28 Feb 25
Race  8
B Orange
8 days
52nd up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
5/4
Regal Sierra
MR:2-01.2
58.5
13L
Prkd,1x1 800,brk,3wd tn,no kick
SUNNY LOUIS - broke passing the 700m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
2 of 11
20 Feb 25
Race  7
B Orange
6 days
51st up
R52 to R56 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/6
One El
MR:2-04.2
58.9
0.1L
7th,3bk otr,up,prkd-1x1,off,strong
  
5
062463
  R54
5
Front
Sheree Tomlinson
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b m One Over Da Moon-Katieellen Castleton(by Quite Easy(USA)) [Ernie Castleton 8g(Pegasus Spur)]
Owners:
Mrs J DeFilippi, C J DeFilippi, B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Breeder:
B R Negus
Comment:
Consistent mare having first mobile start for a while. Capable of featuring.
Colours
Starts 110
Wins 12
Seconds 6
Thirds 18
Lifetime Stakes $159,070
Winning Stakes $88,825
Win Dividend $1.04
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather85721All Weather Slushy1014
Grass2553Grass Wet1011
Course58412Distance3236
Favourite5222nd Favourite1125
Mobile2834Standing82920
Left1101224Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30612

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (U1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-18.3
 02/23 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2000m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 2-43.2
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 1/2 neck 2-30.8
 05/23 Ashburton R35 to R55 MOB. TROT 1700m (U2) neck 2-05
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 F&M SpecHcp TROT 2000m (1(10m)) neck 2-33.1
 11/23 Methven 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1/2 head 2-02.9
 11/23 Banks Pen R35 to R50 F&M TROT 2170m (8) 1/2 neck 2-51.4
 03/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 TROT 2170m (1) 3 lengths 2-52.2
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.8
 03/25 Wyndham 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2400m (10) 3/4 length 3-07.5
 04/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT 2600m (3) 1 length 3-18.7
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 neck 3-23.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
S Tomlinson
5 days
22nd up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
6/6
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
3.3L
8th,4bk otr,3-4wd 500,useful wd
6 of 15
05 Oct 25
Race  9
S Tomlinson
14 days
21st up
3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
4
1/1
Practical Magic
MR:2-18.2
68.0
13L
Left hndy,into ld,4-bk,off,plggd on
4 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
S Tomlinson
7 days
20th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
5
7/6
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
11L
Prkd,4-bk inr,3-bk 1600,off,fght on
2 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
S Tomlinson
9 days
19th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
11/11
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-02.1
 
0.5L
Soon 1x1,out trn,loomd,nice bid
PAIGE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
6 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
S Tomlinson
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
2.8L
Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,honest inr
10 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
S Tomlinson
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
6/6
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.5
58.2
7L
3-4bk inr,waitd,tight,lackd gaps
PAIGE - held up throughout the run home.
3 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
S Tomlinson
28 days
16th up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/5
Confessional
MR:2-02.9
57.2
3.8L
5-6th,5bk inr,3bk otr,tried hard
PAIGE - trainer B Negus was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified sliding blinds.
7 of 13
25 Jul 25
Race  9
S Tomlinson
7 days
15th up
4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/6
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.0
58.9
6.1L
5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,felt pinch
4 of 12
18 Jul 25
Race  7
S Tomlinson
7 days
14th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
6/7
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.6
59.0
4.2L
10th,5bk otr,3wd,1x1,held up,good
PAIGE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of  9
11 Jul 25
Race  5
S Tomlinson
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R45 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
3/1
What The Dragon
MR:2-06.6
59.9
1.5L
1x1-3bk otr,loomed 3wd,smart
PAIGE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
  
6
65X002
  R55
6
Front
Robbie Close
Derek & Adele Jones, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
5 b m Muscle Mass-Sunny CJ(by Sundon)
Owners:
D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones, Ms C J Ironside
Breeder:
Ms C J Ironside
Comment:
Plenty of muscle when sprinting late last week. Won a 1980m mobile before. EW.
Colours
Starts 39
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $85,266
Winning Stakes $53,075
Win Dividend $1.55
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3465All Weather Slushy210
Grass500Grass Wet200
Course2854Distance1531
Favourite2002nd Favourite802
Mobile1422Standing2543
Left3965Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 2 lengths 2-29.9
 04/24 Timaru with cond. TROT 2000m (U2) 3/4 length 2-36.6
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) head 2-30.4
 09/24 NZ Metro R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U3) 3/4 length 3-22.7
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 3-21.6
 03/25 NZ Metro R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (5(10m)) 1 length 3-21.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
K Butt
5 days
3rd up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8
7/10
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
2.3L
5bk otr,weaved mid,warmd up wd
MUSCLE SASS - held up final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
11 of 15
05 Oct 25
Race  9
K Butt
16 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
5
9/12
Practical Magic
MR:2-18.2
68.0
58L
Slw,9th otr,1x1 1450,couldn't stick
MUSCLE SASS - weakened rounding the final bend.
12 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
S Tomlinson
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
4/5
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
9.2L
3-5bk inr,well bk tn,imprvd,tight
MUSCLE SASS - held up over the concluding stages.
1 of  8
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
K Butt
 
R44 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
4
Grettymac
MR:2-17.8
61.5
 
1 of  4
26 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  6
K Butt
 
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
 
5 of  9
23 May 25
Race  4
C Ferguson
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/6
Paris Prince
MR:2-04.7
58.3
2.2L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1500,held up,dashd
Connections advised Stewards on 6 August that MUSCLE SASS has had both hocks treated since last racing.
6 of 10
16 May 25
Race  9
C Ferguson
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
4/4
Eurostyle
MR:2-00.7
58.2
11L
6th,1x1 1300,prkd 800,brf ld,wiltd
2 of 14
02 May 25
Race  7
K Butt
7 days
6th up
3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
6/7
Paige
MR:2-05.7
57.8
0.3L
3bk otr,4bk 1100,off,dashd hm wd
7 of  8
25 Apr 25
Race  5
S Tomlinson
6 days
5th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
7/7
Eurostyle
MR:1-59.9
57.9
8.8L
3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd,brk 100
MUSCLE SASS - broke near the 100m and continued on in a break losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
P
19 Apr 25
Race  6
K Butt
13 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
5/5
Franco Josiah
MR:2-02.8
59.5
 
7-8th,detachd,brk 1250,pulld up
MUSCLE SASS - broke near the 1200m losing all chance and was retired from the race.
  
7
34646X
  R59
7
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 br g Father Patrick-Loveyoutodoit(by Love You)
Owners:
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz
Breeder:
Miss K N Marshall
Comment:
Solid autumn/winter campaign. Good 2nd at workouts & has won fresh. Chance.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 4
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $61,293
Winning Stakes $38,500
Win Dividend $1.28
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2545All Weather Slushy411
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course2133Distance911
Favourite3202nd Favourite100
Mobile700Standing2145
Left2845Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (2) 1 length 3-28.3
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+, Up to R45 with cond. TROT 2000m (6) 1/2 length 2-33.3
 04/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2600m (12) 3/4 length 3-23.6
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-18.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 10
27 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
2
Fear And Faith
MR:2-18.9
64.8
 
6 of  7
04 Jul 25
Race  6
G O'Reilly
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
5/5
Love N The Port
MR:2-03.2
59.0
14L
Up,ld 2300,joind 500,beaten by tn
4 of  7
20 Jun 25
Race  5
G O'Reilly
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/6
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-04.5
58.6
4.3L
Trld,3bk inr,4bk 1200,3bk otr,sound
6 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
G O'Reilly
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
5/5
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.1
57.8
6.4L
5th,4bk inr,4bk otr,off,sound wd
4 of 10
06 Jun 25
Race  8
G O'Reilly
21 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
7
4/3
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-00.2
60.2
7.2L
4-3bk otr,up 3wd 450,tried hard wd
3 of 10
16 May 25
Race  9
G O'Reilly
14 days
12th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
5/5
Eurostyle
MR:2-00.7
58.2
11L
Ld,trld,3bk,4bk 800,off,3wd cvr,gd
1 of 11
02 May 25
Race  5
G O'Reilly
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R49 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
1/1
The Present Maker
MR:2-03.0
59.7
 
5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd,kept coming
9 of 14
25 Apr 25
Race  9
G O'Reilly
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12
4/2
Rata
MR:2-01.3
58.8
5.9L
Thru,5-6bk otr,4bk 700,held up str
MOSES - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Trotted roughly near the 150m.
2 of 13
19 Apr 25
Race  11
G O'Reilly
8 days
9th up
4YO+ R48 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
10/8
A Hill Two Menny
MR:2-02.9
59.3
2.4L
4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,angld,solid mid
1 of 13
11 Apr 25
Race  2
G O'Reilly
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12
9/9
Barrytown
MR:2-05.9
59.8
 
8th,4bk inr,4bk otr 800,unleashd wd
  
8
821158
  R67
8
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Majestic Son-Dead Cat Bounce(by Revenue(SWE))
Owners:
Mrs B M Armstrong, Mrs H M F Hanning, E R Morgan, Small Car World Ltd
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
OK here last week, but was off 20m in stronger grade. Can overcome draw.
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 7
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $156,276
Winning Stakes $105,825
Win Dividend $1.07
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2965All Weather Slushy100
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course1643Distance912
Favourite8412nd Favourite210
Mobile1323Standing1752
Left1863Right1212
Fresh90410Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-57
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (11) 1 length 2-28.8
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT 2600m (8) neck 3-23.2
 11/24 Timaru 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-22
 12/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. TROT 1609m (12) nose 1-58.6
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 lengths 3-19.7
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) head 3-19.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
T Williams
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
3/2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
7.1L
8th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,short bid
5 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
R Harrison
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/6
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
4.9L
4-5bk otr,6bk 1100,hookd wd,tidy
1 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
T Williams
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
3/4
Gold Bullion
MR:2-03.2
58.2
 
5th,1x1 1600,up,unwound,held on
1 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/3
Brett's Mate
MR:2-03.5
58.2
 
Soon 4bk otr,wd rear tn,unleashd
2 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
John Dunn
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
3/2
Confessional
MR:2-02.9
57.2
2.8L
Prkd,ld 2100,kickd hard tn,cght 100
8 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
T Williams
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
4/5
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
14L
Brk,detachd,4bk otr,lost touch 700
BOUNCE N BEYOND - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
3 of 10
18 Jul 25
Race  5
T Williams
28 days
5th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
7/8
Love Walked In
MR:2-01.4
58.7
1.2L
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,strong wdst
7 of  7
20 Jun 25
Race  3
J J Dunn
7 days
4th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
1
6/6
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-04.1
57.6
23L
5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1250,flat,chkd tn
CON GRAZIA LOVE - over-raced middle stages after having been restrained early to take up a position on the marker line towards the rear. Checked near the 250m when BOUNCE N BEYOND and HIGH ENERGY locked wheels.
4 of  7
13 Jun 25
Race  1
J J Dunn
28 days
3rd up
R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1
7/7
Halberg
MR:2-07.0
57.6
4.8L
3rd inr,3-bk 1800,held up,bttld on
BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up early stages of the run home.
5 of  6
16 May 25
Race  4
J J Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1
5/5
Iron Love
MR:2-04.4
57.0
11L
4th inr,3-bk,off,unable to spark up
BOUNCE N BEYOND - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections revealed signs of a respiratory infection. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
  
9
X1D000
  R68
9
Front
Bob Butt
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b g Father Patrick-Habibti(by Love You) [Astound 10m(Majestic Son), Pontiff 3g(Father Patrick), Resolve 7m(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Breeder:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Comment:
A tough watch since his win fresh-up in August. Prefer to watch a clear round.
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 7
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $151,231
Winning Stakes $115,225
Win Dividend $1.07
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2666All Weather Slushy201
Grass410Grass Wet100
Course2044Distance722
Favourite8232nd Favourite1041
Mobile1334Standing1742
Left2866Right210
Fresh90521Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (U2) 5 1/2 lengths 3-13
 11/22 Rangiora R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (U1) nose 2-30.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-25.5
 05/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. TROT 2200m (7) 7 lengths 2-44.6
 08/24 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-20.5
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) neck 3-18.9
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 3/4 lengths 3-18.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

P
14 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  12
P Nairn
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Pyramid Rose
MR:2-10.6
58.4
 
12 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
P Nairn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
U1
6/9
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
71L
Brk badly,tackd on 650,brk 400
CONFESSIONAL - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Broke again passing the 400m losing all chance.
13 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
P Nairn
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
2/4
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
110L
Slow,brk 2500,long way bk after
CONFESSIONAL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
15 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
R Butt
16 days
3rd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
4
2/4
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
39L
8th otr,wd,prkd 1100,failed to stay
A false start was declared due to CONFESSIONAL being slow to turn into line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
D
05 Sep 25
Race  9
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
4/6
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
7L
5th,led,trld,held up,off,brk,disq
CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 100m and failed to settle. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. The connections did not contest the protest and CONFESSIONAL was disqualified by the Stewards.
1 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
R Butt
301 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/3
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-02.9
57.2
 
8th,1x1 1800,up,2nd tn,kpt coming
CONFESSIONAL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.
12 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
R Butt
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
1/1
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
26L
4bk otr,6bk 1100,wd rear tn & brk
CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 350m losing its chance.
12 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  5
P Nairn
8 days
7th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-02.9
55.9
34L
Brk badly start,never caught up
CONFESSIONAL - broke at the start losing all chance.
1 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  8
R Butt
6 days
6th up
4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
1/1
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-03.0
60.0
 
7th,4bk otr,up 4wd tn,uwound best
2 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
P Nairn
5 days
5th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
0.9L
5th,3bk otr,wd rear tn,strong,close
CONFESSIONAL - trotted roughly on several occasions in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.
  
10
848694
  R57
10 (2nd row)
Front
Jonny Cox
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
6 ch g Love You-Sporting Ella(by Majestic Son)
Owners:
S E Mortimer, S E Heffernan
Breeder:
S E Mortimer, S E Heffernan
Gear:
HH-On
Comment:
Never gave up here last week. Draw may present some issues. Combos.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $44,349
Winning Stakes $29,150
Win Dividend $1.03
Place Dividend $0.59
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2753All Weather Slushy000
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course900Distance300
Favourite4122nd Favourite820
Mobile310Standing2543
Left2853Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (7) 3 3/4 lengths 2-55.4
 12/22 Winton with cond. TROT 2400m (3) 3 lengths 3-05.6
 01/23 Winton R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2400m (8) 3/4 length 3-00.2
 08/23 Gore R46 to R63 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2(10m)) 3 lengths 3-06.9
 05/24 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (1(30m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-11

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
J Cox
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
2/2
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
3.6L
4th,1x1,up,prkd 750,2nd tn,gritty
MAD JACK - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.
9 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
J Cox
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
6/5
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
7.4L
4th,up,ld 1800,hdd 300,brk,sound
MAD JACK - stumbled and broke near the 350m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
6 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
P Nairn
2 days
4th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
9
10/13
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
11L
7th otr,1x1,4-bk,off,plggd away wd
8 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
P Nairn
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
3/2
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
7.1L
3wd,up,ld 1350,fght,swampd,brk
MAD JACK - raced wide early. Trotted roughly and lay outwards early in the run home despite the efforts of driver P Nairn. Broke late in the run home.
4 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
P Nairn
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/3
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
2.4L
3-4th,prkd 1600,ld tn,grabbd 150
MAD JACK - tangled away.
8 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
P Nairn
427 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/3
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
7.1L
Soon 5bk inr,off rear tn,fair wdst
MAD JACK - trotted roughly in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised the gelding had over-raced with the effort taking its toll. Notwithstanding this Mr Nairn was issued a warning for trailing too closely through the middle stages.
4 of  8
05 Jul 24
Race  7
J Cox
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R48 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
4/5
Mr Love
MR:1-59.4
58.5
5.6L
4bk otr,3-4wd tn,tried hard wd
4 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
J Cox
6 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/3
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
12L
7-6th,1x1,prkd,ld 900,hdd tn,tired
4 of  7
22 Jun 24
Race  5
J Cox
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
2/1
Simone Lindenny
MR:2-03.7
58.9
4.7L
6th,bk otr,peeld 450,loomd,peakd
MAD JACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
1 of 10
25 May 24
Race  7
B Barclay
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
1
2/2
Dont Ask
MR:2-08.0
61.7
 
Last,into 1x1 1400,too powerful
Trainer A Hoffman advised Stewards on 20 June that MAD JACK has had its knees treated since last racing.
  
11
469737
  R55
11 (2nd row)
Front
Kimberly Butt
Kimberly Butt, Leeston
Breeding:
6 b g Love You-Prestine(by Sundon) [Mister 4g(Father Patrick), Prestigious 3g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Mrs J A Butt, Miss K A Butt
Breeder:
Mrs J A Butt
Comment:
Solid 7th 03 Oct without much luck. Has a sprint with right trip. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $73,905
Winning Stakes $37,400
Win Dividend $0.41
Place Dividend $1.12
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather40511All Weather Slushy410
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course3339Distance1516
Favourite9452nd Favourite411
Mobile1415Standing2646
Left40511Right000
Fresh90412Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-34.9
 11/22 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.7
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 07/24 NZ Metro Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-28.5
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R72 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 neck 3-22.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
K Butt
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
5
11/11
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
6.9L
Up,3-4th,4bk inr,off,held up,sound
3 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
K Butt
42 days
11th up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
12
14/14
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
2.5L
6-5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,dashd well wd
7 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
K Butt
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
9/9
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
9.9L
3rd,3bk inr,flat 600,whackd away
MASTER CLASS - lay inwards losing ground near the 800m.
9 of 13
25 Jul 25
Race  9
K Butt
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/9
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.0
58.9
7.1L
9-8th,5bk inr,4bk tn,steady inr
MASTER CLASS - over-raced middle stages.
6 of 10
18 Jul 25
Race  5
K Butt
21 days
8th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
3/2
Love Walked In
MR:2-01.4
58.7
3.4L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,warmd up wd
MASTER CLASS - over-raced middle stages.
4 of 10
27 Jun 25
Race  9
K Butt
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
6
5/5
Vertigo
MR:2-01.0
59.7
2.3L
Up,ld,trld,bad chk 600,held up,good
MASTER CLASS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
5 of  7
20 Jun 25
Race  5
K Butt
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
4/4
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-04.5
58.6
4.5L
4th,up,ld 1500,trld 1200,thru,ok
7 of  9
30 May 25
Race  9
K Butt
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/4
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
4.7L
Brk,7th,wd,prkd,cvr,trld 550,outfin
MASTER CLASS - broke briefly at the start. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a slow recovery.
8 of 15
16 May 25
Race  3
K Butt
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/2
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-02.5
59.7
8.8L
5-6bk otr,well bk tn,imprvd mid
MASTER CLASS -hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Hung inwards final bend losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Butt advised the gelding had trotted roughly rounding the final bend and she was not disappointed with the effort.
1 of 10
09 May 25
Race  7
K Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 to R72 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
1/2
Premium Player
MR:2-05.3
59.2
 
4th,prkd 1600,up,led 150,held best
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
  
12
133240
  R55
12 (2nd row)
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Volstead-The Earth Moved(by Monarchy) [Crazy N Love 8m(Love You), Luca 3g(Carlton), Mr Love 6g(Love You), Torvi 5m(Love You)]
Owners:
G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope
Breeder:
G P Hope
Comment:
Back to her much-preferred mobile. Seeking run through, but keep onside.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $93,233
Winning Stakes $49,225
Win Dividend $1.39
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2857All Weather Slushy201
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course2347Distance1647
Favourite4112nd Favourite321
Mobile2256Standing701
Left2647Right310
Fresh90411Fresh30403

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 1/2 length 2-33.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1 length 2-31
 12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.8
 05/25 Auckland 3YO+ R48 to R54, with cond. MOB. TROT 2200m (9) nose 2-44.8
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 2 3/4 lengths 2-28.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

15 of 16
10 Oct 25
Race  5
B Hope
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
5/4
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.7
59.8
69L
Brk start,never a hope after
FREYA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
4 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
B Hope
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
8/9
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
2.6L
7th,1x1 1600,up tn,tried hard mid
2 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
G Thornley
84 days
13th up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
5/6
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
2.3L
Gate spd,ld,trld,waitd,good inr
2 of  4
10 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  6
G Thornley
 
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Habibti Pat
MR:2-03.5
58.7
 
UNPL
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
R44 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U1
Muscle Sass
MR:2-17.8
61.5
 
3 of 10
27 Jun 25
Race  9
B Hope
5 days
12th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
11
6/4
Vertigo
MR:2-01.0
59.7
2.2L
Eased,5bk otr,3-4wd 500,gritty wd
FREYA - hampered in the score up and was out of position at the start.
3 of 14
22 Jun 25
Race  6
B Hope
7 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R56 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
9
1/2
Lottie's Moment
MR:2-02.3
60.6
1.6L
Wd cvr,into ld 1400,hdd 250,fght on
FREYA - raced wide early.
1 of 12
15 Jun 25
Race  7
B Hope
16 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
9
2/1
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-00.5
59.6
 
Wd cvr,prkd 1300,ld top,booted away
FREYA - raced wide early.
10 of 12
30 May 25
Race  5
M White
7 days
9th up
3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
7
5/5
Illicit Love
MR:2-01.9
59.9
23L
10th otr,6bk,wd cvr 600,wdst,brk up
FREYA - broke leaving the final turn losing its chance.
7 of  9
23 May 25
Race  6
A Herlihy
13 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
9
4/3
Higher Power
MR:2-02.3
59.4
3.6L
8th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 400,fght on
  
13
612X90
  R62
13 (2nd row)
Front
John Morrison
Ben Waldron, Ashburton
Breeding:
10 b g Revenue(SWE)-Jacanti Franco(by Continentalman) [Franco Jaeger 14g(Southwind Vernon), Franco Jorik 7g(Muscle Mass), Jacinta Franco 12m(CR Commando), Jakarta 8g(Andover Hall), J Lo Franco 6m(Creatine)]
Owners:
Brown Bomber Syndicate, Miss R M Williams
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Didn't fire up fron wide draw 19 Sep. Mobile assists but looking for shortcuts.
Colours
Starts 88
Wins 9
Seconds 9
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $120,561
Winning Stakes $71,060
Win Dividend $1.55
Place Dividend $1.06
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather56710All Weather Slushy531
Grass3227Grass Wet600
Course3658Distance2738
Favourite3112nd Favourite512
Mobile1835Standing70612
Left88917Right000
Fresh90702Fresh301602

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/18 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) neck 2-31.3
 12/19 Banks Pen R40 to R49 TROT 2170m (11) 1 3/4 lengths 2-53.1
 11/20 Ashburton R40 to R47 TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 head 3-07.3
 08/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2000m (11) 3 1/4 lengths 2-36.1
 02/22 NZ Metro Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 3/4 length 2-29.1
 02/22 Ashburton Up to & including R60 MOB. TROT 1700m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-05.2
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U3) 3/4 length 3-13.8
 03/25 Reefton R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1) 4 lengths 3-17.2
 04/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 2 lengths 3-18.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

UNPL
27 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U1
Fear And Faith
MR:2-18.9
64.8
 
14 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
J Morrison
33 days
2nd up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
9
6/7
Father Time
MR:2-00.1
58.7
17L
Eased,7bk inr,5bk otr,beaten by tn
FRANCO JOSIAH - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Weakened final bend.
3 of  8
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  10
 
R60 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U1
Mr Love
MR:2-17.7
64.1
 
9 of 11
17 Aug 25
Race  9
R May
114 days
1st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
3/3
Hidden Talent
MR:2-03.0
59.7
15L
7th otr,left prkd 2050,flat top,fdd
FRANCO JOSIAH - when questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised that the gelding had worked hard in the parked position which had taken its toll, however he expected it would take natural benefit from the first up run.
1 of  3
05 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
B Waldron
 
FFA TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Tectonic
MR:2-10.9
58.9
 
1 of  6
22 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  11
B Waldron
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Miles Away
MR:2-06.9
57.8
 
2 of  8
25 Apr 25
Race  5
J Morrison
6 days
16th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
2/3
Eurostyle
MR:1-59.9
57.9
4.5L
Gate spd,ld 1750,tackld,hdd,fght
1 of  8
19 Apr 25
Race  6
J Morrison
8 days
15th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
U1
3/3
Father Time
MR:2-02.8
59.5
 
Ld 2400,set terms,kickd,held best
6 of 15
11 Apr 25
Race  7
J Morrison
21 days
14th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
10/10
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-03.7
58.2
3.6L
5th,1x1,prkd,ld bid,prkd,fght,hdd
1 of  4
05 Apr 25
TRIAL
Race  9
B Waldron
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-05.7
57.6
 
  
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