NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 17 October
Meeting: OCTOBER FEATURE RACE NIGHT (OCTOBER FEATURE RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 17/10/2025 at 07:32 am
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
R D BUTT 'CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CUP' (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For all trotters. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2025 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Muscle Mountain: SL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 8 br m Pegasus Spur-Countessa Galleon(by Earl) [Dashing Dutchy 9g(Majestic Son), Uncle Louis 10g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- K W Sturgeon, G V Lilley, Mrs D M Keith, D M Currie, A B McKinlay, D W Neal, D J Donaldson, A J Donaldson
- Breeder:
- G S Allen, G W Hulston, Mrs B M Hulston
- Comment:
- Powerful late along the markers last week. May hunt a similar passage.

Starts
96
Wins
14
Seconds
9
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$262,904
Winning Stakes
$147,950
Win Dividend
$1.17
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 88 | 12 | 20 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Grass | 8 | 2 | 1 | Grass Wet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 73 | 9 | 16 | Distance | 56 | 7 | 12 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| Mobile | 20 | 3 | 4 | Standing | 76 | 11 | 17 |
| Left | 94 | 14 | 21 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 10 | 2 | 2 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
19 days
14th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
7/6
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
0.4L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,big inr
John Dunn
7 days
13th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
4/2
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
12L
Made ld,dictated,kicked clr,run dwn
John Dunn
9 days
12th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/2
Paige
MR:2-02.1
Mid otr,peeld 700,wide,chargd by
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
T Williams
49 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
2.4L
Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound,peakd
B Orange
14 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/3
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.6
59.0
5.1L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,gritty,fdd 50
John Dunn
7 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2/3
Princess Sadie
MR:2-05.8
58.7
6th,1x1,3bk otr,unleashd best mid
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
John Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
2/2
Vertigo
MR:2-01.0
59.7
6L
3wd,4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wdst
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
John Dunn
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.1
57.8
4.1L
3rd,3-4bk inr,off tn,imprvd mid
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
John Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/5
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
3L
5th,5-bk inr,off,wdst top,stout fin
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Peak-Shezadorabil(by Sundon) [Dora Explorer 10m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- D D McCormick, Mrs E D McCormick
- Breeder:
- D D McCormick, Mrs E D McCormick
- Comment:
- Hard to knock what he's been doing recently & front line helps. Combos.

Starts
117
Wins
15
Seconds
11
Thirds
13
Lifetime Stakes
$218,610
Winning Stakes
$115,500
Win Dividend
$0.96
Place Dividend
$0.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 90 | 9 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 27 | 6 | 7 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 55 | 3 | 9 | Distance | 70 | 10 | 15 |
| Favourite | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Mobile | 28 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 89 | 13 | 21 |
| Left | 117 | 15 | 24 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 7 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L McCormick
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
10/7
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
2.1L
Trld-4bk inr,1x1,off,solid bid mid
MAUI - began awkwardly.
L McCormick
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
9/8
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
1.1L
9th,4bk otr,angld wd tn,strong wdst
MAUI - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Driver L McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.
L McCormick
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/8
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
3.5L
3wd,3-4-5bk otr,inr tn,smart in gap
MAUI - raced wide early.
L McCormick
16 days
4th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
12/10
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
17L
Brk badly early,tacked on,no extra
MAUI - broke in the early stages losing ground. Broke briefly after a slight easing of the pace near the 800m.
L McCormick
14 days
3rd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12/11
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
7.3L
Thru,led,4bk inr,3bk tn,sound
L McCormick
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/6
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
5.9L
3bk inr,4bk 1400,steady on inr
D McCormick
107 days
1st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9/9
Hidden Talent
MR:2-03.0
59.7
3.5L
8th inr,7-bk,off,wd rear,tidy late
D McCormick
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R49 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3/2
Moses
MR:2-03.0
59.7
5.4L
8th,4bk otr-inr,held up 500,gd inr
MAUI - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Royal Aspirations-Paris Belle(by Soky's Atom) [Don Pierre 13g(Diedre Don), Paris Princess 15m(Diedre Don)]
- Owner:
- Mrs F P Fletcher
- Breeder:
- Mrs F P Fletcher
- Comment:
- Honest attempts without finding another gear in top grade. Looking for luck.

Starts
67
Wins
10
Seconds
7
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$132,295
Winning Stakes
$82,500
Win Dividend
$1.46
Place Dividend
$1.25
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 49 | 6 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 18 | 4 | 6 | Grass Wet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 43 | 5 | 9 | Distance | 38 | 6 | 10 |
| Favourite | 13 | 2 | 6 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 57 | 10 | 15 |
| Left | 67 | 10 | 18 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
7 days
53rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
12/12
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
4.8L
3-5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,steady
S Thornley
12 days
52nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
10/10
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
9L
11th,6bk otr,well bk tn,steady wd
S Thornley
16 days
51st up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
6/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
8.6L
5th,prkd 2400,cvr 1400,3bk,stout wd
S Thornley
14 days
50th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
9/10
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
9.4L
Trld-4-5bk inr,held up,sound inr
PARIS PRINCE - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
S Thornley
14 days
49th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9/10
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
6.8L
3bk otr-1x1,held up 300,1-paced
S Thornley
56 days
48th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
7/6
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
9L
5th,prkd 1400,askd 350,no extra
PARIS PRINCE - over-raced middle stages. Driver S Thornley advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.
S Thornley
14 days
47th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/7
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-05.1
57.8
6th,to 1x1 1500,off,kept coming
S Thornley
7 days
46th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4/3
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
2.9L
Rear inr,imp 3-bk,held up,stout inr
PARIS PRINCE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.
S Thornley
34 days
45th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-04.7
58.3
5bk inr,3bk otr,up 3wd tn,unwound
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Father Patrick-Paramount Dream(by Pegasus Spur) [Dream Of You 6g(Love You)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, P J Davies
- Breeder:
- Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, P J Davies
- Comment:
- Very impressive in the spring down in the grades. Steps up here. Trifectas.

Starts
23
Wins
5
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$54,447
Winning Stakes
$39,050
Win Dividend
$0.95
Place Dividend
$0.53
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 5 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Left | 17 | 4 | 1 | Right | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Holmes
11 days
7th up
R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-03.1
58.2
Bk otr,into 1x1 700,swept by wide
R Holmes
7 days
6th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
11/11
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
13L
Wd,12th,brk 1300,held up rear,sound
DREAMS PAT - raced wide early. Broke near the 1300m losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
R Holmes
30 days
5th up
R41 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2/3
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-02.9
58.9
Bk otr,drag up 450,wider,swept by
R Holmes
R36 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-05.7
59.8
R Holmes
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/8
Cormoran Strike
MR:2-04.3
58.7
21L
3wd,4bk otr,brk 1950,4bk,brk 750
DREAMS PAT - raced wide early. Broke near the 1950m losing ground. Broke again near the 750m and 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
R Holmes
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Tyron Eros
MR:2-07.3
58.7
R Holmes
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4/4
It's So Easy
MR:2-01.4
59.7
8.7L
Brk,rear,brk,3bk otr 600,ok,brk
DREAMS PAT - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 1400m losing ground and passing the 100m losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
R Holmes
63 days
2nd up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/5
Love Walked In
MR:2-01.4
58.7
17L
4-5bk otr,3-4wd rear,brk 650
DREAMS PAT - broke near the 650m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
R Holmes
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-09.5
60.0
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Village Mystic-Family Robinson(by Sundon) [Madam Sass 8m(Majestic Son)]
- Owner:
- Michael Purdon
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Comment:
- Better last week after not finding his groove prior. Want right price though.

Starts
51
Wins
9
Seconds
8
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$293,145
Winning Stakes
$146,827
Win Dividend
$0.97
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 47 | 9 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 31 | 5 | 8 | Distance | 24 | 2 | 9 |
| Favourite | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 21 | 4 | 7 | Standing | 30 | 5 | 7 |
| Left | 44 | 8 | 12 | Right | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Mark Purdon
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
7/7
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
5.7L
12th,7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,sound
MYSTIC MAX - placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1500m and contacted a track marker. Held up early in the run home.
B Orange
16 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
8/8
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
13L
Brk,rear inr,bt stragglers mrks gap
MYSTIC MAX - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m.
B Orange
161 days
1st up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
12L
Brk,4-5bk otr,flat tn,no threat
B Orange
R40 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-09.0
60.0
B Orange
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
B Orange
14 days
11th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/4
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
13L
Slow,6th,3bk otr-1x1,up 600,ok
MYSTIC MAX - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
B Orange
14 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
4/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
7.7L
3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,steady mid
MYSTIC MAX - held up final bend and early in the run home.
B Orange
8 days
9th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-01.3
57.3
2L
Trld,off,ld 1700,trld 650,honest
B Orange
49 days
8th up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-02.0
59.7
2.2L
5th,brf prkd,5th,1x1 700,smart mid
- Breeding:
- 10 b g The Pres-Jo Anne(by Sundon) [Classic Material 19g(Dr Ronerail), Doctor Mickey 20g(Dr Ronerail), Fekitoa 11g(Skyvalley), Indiana Jones 16g(Pegasus Spur), Our Emirate 12m(Skyvalley), Our Pinocchio 7g(Bacardi Lindy), Sin Bin 15g(Pegasus Spur), Sniper 14g(CR Commando)]
- Owners:
- D R Beckingsale, Horsin Around Syndicate
- Breeder:
- K R Grice, B R Grice
- Comment:
- Manners have gone west in a big way. Hard to recommend for now.

Starts
165
Wins
20
Seconds
30
Thirds
19
Lifetime Stakes
$314,445
Winning Stakes
$168,740
Win Dividend
$0.87
Place Dividend
$1.04
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 140 | 18 | 40 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 25 | 2 | 9 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | 78 | 10 | 21 | Distance | 91 | 14 | 26 |
| Favourite | 25 | 5 | 7 | 2nd Favourite | 21 | 4 | 9 |
| Mobile | 39 | 3 | 13 | Standing | 126 | 17 | 36 |
| Left | 165 | 20 | 49 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
12 days
130th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
12/13
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
184L
Brk start,never in commission after
JIMMY CARTER - broke at the start losing all chance.
J Morrison
16 days
129th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
17/17
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
14L
Chkd,9th otr,5-bk 1100,whacked away
JIMMY CARTER - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Again hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace.
M Williamson
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-12.3
61.3
J Morrison
14 days
128th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
10/9
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
72L
Wd rear,brk 2450,distancd after
JIMMY CARTER - broke after 150m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
J Morrison
5 days
127th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/7
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
5.8L
3wd,4bk otr,3wd 650,honest wd
JIMMY CARTER - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 600m.
J Morrison
9 days
126th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Hidden Talent
MR:2-03.0
59.7
74L
Rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,brk 250m
JIMMY CARTER - broke leaving the final bend losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver J Morrison reported that JIMMY CARTER had been striking the sulky wheels on the bends.
J Morrison
35 days
125th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
5/3
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
105L
Steppd,paced/brk 2450,distancd
JIMMY CARTER - broke after 150m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
J Morrison
14 days
124th up
3YO+ R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
4/4
Love N The Port
MR:2-03.2
59.0
65L
Stepped,brk 2500,no hope after
JIMMY CARTER - broke after 100m losing all chance.
J Morrison
7 days
123rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-04.5
58.6
7th,up,prkd,ld 1200,held them off
ZOLTAN BOSCIK - hampered near the 1700m after JIMMY CARTER shifted inwards.
J Morrison
14 days
122nd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2/3
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.1
57.8
0.5L
9th,4bk otr,3wd,ld 1050,fght,cght
JIMMY CARTER - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning for striking and racing inside a track marker rounding the final bend when activating gear. When assessing this, Stewards were satisfied the horse had not gained any advantage.
- Breeding:
- 6 bl g Creatine-Landora's Siesta(by Sierra Kosmos) [Landora's Logan 13g(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- B E Clark, Miss D M Clark
- Breeder:
- B E Clark, Miss D M Clark
- Comment:
- Used the trail perfectly last week & stays on the same mark here. Each way.

Starts
38
Wins
10
Seconds
7
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$263,866
Winning Stakes
$149,875
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$1.19
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 10 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 29 | 8 | 9 | Distance | 23 | 6 | 8 |
| Favourite | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 35 | 9 | 13 |
| Left | 36 | 9 | 14 | Right | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 2 | 3 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3/3
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:1-59.3
58.3
3wd,led 1500,trld 1200,thru,just
MIGHTY LOGAN - raced wide early. Lay outwards over the concluding stages.
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
0.9L
5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 200,fght,cght
MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly in the run home.
John Dunn
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
2L
9th,5bk otr 1500,off,strong wdst
MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly early stages. Again trotted roughly and lost ground near the 2100m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground and trotted roughly when shifting ground outwards near the 150m.
R Harrison
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
Gold Bullion
MR:2-09.5
58.3
John Dunn
7 days
3rd up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
1/1
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
11L
Ld,trld 2050,keen,brk,trld,thru,fdd
MIGHTY LOGAN - broke for several strides near the 750m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and when Driver J Dunn was taking corrective action then shifted outwards. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dunn advised the gelding had raced too keenly which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4/4
Mr Love
MR:2-00.8
57.2
Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear
R Butt
126 days
1st up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/6
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-03.7
58.2
1L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,3bk otr 400,strong
R Harrison
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-07.0
60.0
John Dunn
21 days
9th up
R66 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4/3
Oscar Bonavena
MR:1-59.9
56.3
21L
Brk,6th,detachd,beaten by 600
MIGHTY LOGAN - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the early and middle stages losing further ground. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a loose near hind shoe.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Love You-The Earth Moved(by Monarchy) [Crazy N Love 8m(Love You), Freya 4m(Volstead), Luca 3g(Carlton), Torvi 5m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope
- Breeder:
- G P Hope
- Comment:
- Not much went his way at Motukarara. Won twice at track/distance. Trifectas.

Starts
35
Wins
10
Seconds
2
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$199,469
Winning Stakes
$105,700
Win Dividend
$1.27
Place Dividend
$1.15
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 32 | 9 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 3 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 24 | 8 | 6 | Distance | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Mobile | 19 | 7 | 4 | Standing | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Left | 32 | 10 | 7 | Right | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hope
16 days
3rd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
3/3
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
12L
Chkd,13th otr,8-bk 1100,wd tn,solid
MR LOVE - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Again hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace. Held up early in the run home.
R May
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/4
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
5.3L
6-7th,prkd 1800,1x1,held up,good
John Dunn
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
34L
Brk late in score-up,nvr cght up
MR LOVE - broke just prior to the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
B Hope
R50 to R84 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
Celestial Sea
MR:2-00.8
55.8
M White
7 days
6th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
0.1L
5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 600,strong on inr
M White
14 days
5th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6/5
Mighty Logan
MR:2-00.8
57.2
4L
6th inr,6-bk,off,wd top,chased hard
M White
7 days
4th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/4
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-00.0
1.5L
Eased,rear inr,1x1,prkd bell,stuck
R May
7 days
3rd up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Sunnys Sister
MR:1-58.7
57.8
5th,prkd 1300-tn,up,too brave
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Muscle Hill-Lady Midnight(by Sierra Kosmos) [Hedge Your Bet 12h(Great Success), Lady Tiffany 6m(Trixton), Midnight Diamond 5m(Royalty For Life), Sure Sign 15m(Sundon), Swept Away 14g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- R G Dellaca, Mrs V M Robertson, J Yang, P I Baken, G D R Shand, G P Hope
- Breeder:
- Pinelea Farm Limited
- Comment:
- Didn't pan out for him last week. Plenty of zip in two runs prior. Combos must.

Starts
105
Wins
14
Seconds
16
Thirds
20
Lifetime Stakes
$441,850
Winning Stakes
$139,250
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$1.08
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 102 | 14 | 34 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 73 | 12 | 24 | Distance | 42 | 10 | 13 |
| Favourite | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Mobile | 50 | 6 | 21 | Standing | 55 | 8 | 15 |
| Left | 92 | 14 | 33 | Right | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 7 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Thornley
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
9/8
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
6.8L
8th,3bk otr,tight tn,fght bk ok wd
MIDNIGHT DASH - hampered near the 250m.
G Thornley
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/5
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
4.5L
3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd cvr tn,slick wd
G Thornley
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/8
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
2.6L
4-3bk otr,held up tn,off,flew wd
MIDNIGHT DASH - held up rounding the final bend.
G Thornley
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
C Ferguson
7 days
17th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
11/11
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
16L
8th inr,6-bk 2000,off,wd,beat slows
MIDNIGHT DASH - fractious prior to the start. Placed in restricted room entering the first bend when QUEEN ELIDA lay inwards having to be steadied contacting a track marker.
C Ferguson
14 days
16th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
8/6
Mighty Logan
MR:2-00.8
57.2
95L
Blew the start badly,out of action
MIDNIGHT DASH - Co-Trainers G & B Hope advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Swung sideways after the barriers were released badly checking MUSCLE MOUNTAIN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
John Dunn
14 days
15th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/5
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-00.0
2.9L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,1x1,off,fght
B Hope
14 days
14th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/5
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
12L
8th,4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady
R May
14 days
13th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
4.7L
Trld-4bk inr,prkd 1700,brave,hdd
MIDNIGHT DASH - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Orlando Vici-Sunny Kash(by Continentalman) [Clicquot 9m(Orlando Vici), Eurokash 7g(Love You), Kashanova 3g(Love You), Miss Moneypenny 2f(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones, Mrs S Cunningham
- Breeder:
- D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones
- Comment:
- Brief freshen-up since breaking at Oamaru. Work to do off the 10m here.

Starts
32
Wins
11
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$184,755
Winning Stakes
$146,425
Win Dividend
$1.58
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 27 | 11 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 8 | 4 | Distance | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Favourite | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 7 | 5 | 0 | Standing | 25 | 6 | 6 |
| Left | 30 | 11 | 6 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Butt
114 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/5
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-02.1
39L
Last,peeld 700,soon v wide,brk trn
EUROSTYLE - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Improved wide from the 600m and broke near the 300m losing all chance. Driver K Butt reported the mare had trotted roughly on occasions prior to breaking. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
K Butt
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-08.7
58.9
K Butt
7 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Walkinonsunshine
MR:1-59.2
59.1
3wd,up,prkd 1200,ld tn,too classy
EUROSTYLE - raced three wide until reaching the parked position near the 1200m. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
K Butt
21 days
4th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/3
The Present Maker
MR:2-00.7
58.2
9th,5-4bk otr,3wd 400,ld tn,classy
EUROSTYLE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Raced wide from the 800m. Lay outwards throughout the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
K Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Franco Josiah
MR:1-59.9
57.9
4bk otr,up,prkd 1000,too powerful
EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hung outwards throughout the run home and trotted roughly.
K Butt
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/3
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-03.7
58.2
19L
3wd,prkd,ld 1800,askd,brk 200,fdd
EUROSTYLE - checked shortly after the start. Raced wide early and middle stages. Broke near the 200m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
K Butt
105 days
1st up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-02.1
58.7
Prkd,ld 1900,kickd 400,too classy
EUROSTYLE - over-raced middle stages when leading.
J Cox
R45 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Father Time
MR:2-06.1
57.7
K Butt
7 days
9th up
R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
5/7
One More Moment
MR:2-02.7
57.3
21L
12th otr,wd cvr 1100,pshd wdr,faded
EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 1400m and then raced four wide leaving the 1000m for a distance.
R Butt
7 days
8th up
R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
American Muscle
MR:2-03.6
57.2
16L
Brk early 9th,tailed off,out of it
EUROSTYLE - Co-Trainers D & A Jones were warned for being late to notify the mare would be racing without the notified blinds. Broke racing into the first turn losing all chance. When questioned Driver B Butt advised that the mare, which was having its first race right handed, had failed to handle the first turn and had difficulty negotiating further turns when trailing the field.
- Breeding:
- 9 b h Majestic Son-Now's The Moment(by Yankee Jolter) [Dr Hook 19g(Dr Ronerail), I've Got This 14g(Love You), Lady Of The Moment 10m(Majestic Son), Moment Of Truth 22g(Sundon), Momentous 15g(Muscleman), My Moment's Now 8m(Andover Hall), The Moment 20g(Armbro Invasion), The Truth 17g(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
- Breeder:
- Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd, H C J Webber
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Swannanoa with Ross Houghton
- Comment:
- Produced his customary searing speed last week. Sure to be running on again.

Starts
94
Wins
36
Seconds
15
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$1,268,880
Winning Stakes
$867,168
Win Dividend
$0.96
Place Dividend
$0.85
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 76 | 28 | 22 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 6 | 5 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Course | 39 | 16 | 8 | Distance | 29 | 9 | 9 |
| Favourite | 37 | 24 | 6 | 2nd Favourite | 20 | 4 | 10 |
| Mobile | 52 | 20 | 15 | Standing | 42 | 16 | 11 |
| Left | 65 | 31 | 12 | Right | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| Fresh90 | 9 | 5 | 1 | Fresh30 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Mark Purdon
19 days
27th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/1
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
1.1L
11th,5bk otr,angld wd,massive wd
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered near the 250m.
Mark Purdon
16 days
26th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
1/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.6
61.6
14th otr,wd rear 600,wdst,all class
OSCAR BONAVENA - hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning for crossing his reins in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.
Mark Purdon
48 days
25th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-00.9
57.9
1x1,3bk otr 1100,loomd,went swoosh
Mark Purdon
R117 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
Merlin
MR:2-07.6
55.9
3rd
19 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
3157m
6th
12 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2680m
7th
05 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2138m
2nd
21 Jun 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2138m
1st
14 Jun 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2138m
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Muscle Hill-Paramount Faith(by Pegasus Spur) [Odina 3f(Muscle Hill), Paramount Lady 4m(Tactical Landing)]
- Owner:
- Cullen Breeding Limited
- Breeder:
- Cullen Breeding Limited
- Gear:
- SL-Off
- Comment:
- Smart 3rd last week off this handicap. Danger if similar unfolds here.

Starts
69
Wins
37
Seconds
12
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$1,110,334
Winning Stakes
$803,675
Win Dividend
$1.39
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 67 | 36 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 46 | 25 | 11 | Distance | 27 | 14 | 8 |
| Favourite | 34 | 24 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 21 | 9 | 5 |
| Mobile | 40 | 26 | 8 | Standing | 29 | 11 | 7 |
| Left | 57 | 31 | 13 | Right | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 10 | 7 | 1 | Fresh30 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hope
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4/5
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
0.9L
9th,4bk otr,tight tn,bold bid mid
MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - shifted wider and then lay inwards near the 250m when driver B Hope was activating gear placing an inside runner in restricted room with a trailing runner also being hampered. Mr Hope was advised to take greater care when activating gear in similar circumstances.
B Hope
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
5.6L
Brk,5bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld tn,swampd
MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - broke at the start losing ground.
B Hope
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Midnight Dash
MR:1-58.2
57.9
Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,easy
B Hope
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
B Hope
7 days
12th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
4/4
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
5.4L
7th otr,1x1,wd 1000,prkd,wd,ld,cght
B Hope
14 days
11th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/3
Mighty Logan
MR:2-00.8
57.2
94L
Chkd terminally at start,not a hope
MIDNIGHT DASH - Co-Trainers G & B Hope advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Swung sideways after the barriers were released badly checking MUSCLE MOUNTAIN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
B Hope
7 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/2
Queen Elida
MR:2-00.0
Fired to ld,trld bell,thru,powerful
QUEEN ELIDA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards at various stages. Held up until late in the run home and raced inside the last track marker. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the result of QUEEN ELIDA racing inside the last track marker was due to MUSCLE MOUNTAIN laying inwards and there was a clear run prior to this occurring with placings duly authorised.
B Hope
21 days
9th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Easy
5/5
Arcee Phoenix
MR:1-55.8
56.9
3.3L
Beaut trip otr,wd 300,ran on nicely
B Hope
35 days
8th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
2/2
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
0.2L
Prkd,1x1 1700,up,chased hard
MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.