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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

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
1
175182
  R69
1
Front
Blair Orange
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
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.
Colours
Starts 96
Wins 14
Seconds 9
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $262,904
Winning Stakes $147,950
Win Dividend $1.17
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather881220All Weather Slushy712
Grass821Grass Wet311
Course73916Distance56712
Favourite4202nd Favourite1853
Mobile2034Standing761117
Left941421Right200
Fresh901022Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/20 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) nose 3-30.3
 10/20 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2000m (9) 5 lengths 2-34.5
 11/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (11) 1/2 neck 2-27.3
 01/21 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.7
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 3200m (5) 3 1/4 lengths 4-04.9
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-19.2
 05/22 NZ Metro F&M MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-26.5
 09/22 Oamaru R50 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.6
 10/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. TR 1980m (4) neck 2-28
 12/22 Forbury Pk R51 to R85 DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (1(30m)) 3 3/4 lengths 2-55.7
 04/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1/2 length 3-19
 04/23 NZ Metro R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(40m)) 3/4 length 3-20.4
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-23.3
 09/25 Oamaru 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-17.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
B Orange
19 days
14th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4
7/6
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
0.4L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,big inr
8 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
John Dunn
7 days
13th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
6
4/2
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
12L
Made ld,dictated,kicked clr,run dwn
1 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
John Dunn
9 days
12th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
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.
5 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
T Williams
49 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/7
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
2.4L
Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound,peakd
7 of 12
18 Jul 25
Race  7
B Orange
14 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/3
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.6
59.0
5.1L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,gritty,fdd 50
1 of 10
04 Jul 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
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.
5 of 10
27 Jun 25
Race  9
John Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
8
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.
5 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
John Dunn
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
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.
5 of  9
30 May 25
Race  9
John Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/5
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
3L
5th,5-bk inr,off,wdst top,stout fin
9 of 14
23 May 25
Race  8
S Thornley
14 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
9/9
Eurostyle
MR:1-59.2
59.1
14L
5-7bk inr,3wd cvr 700,imprvd wd
  
2
650325
  R70
2
Front
David McCormick
David McCormick, Tinwald
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.
Colours
Starts 117
Wins 15
Seconds 11
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $218,610
Winning Stakes $115,500
Win Dividend $0.96
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather90917All Weather Slushy411
Grass2767Grass Wet400
Course5539Distance701015
Favourite12372nd Favourite953
Mobile2823Standing891321
Left1171524Right000
Fresh90701Fresh30602

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-29.6
 05/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1700m (2) 3/4 length 2-06.1
 05/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R47 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (4) neck 3-07.2
 11/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-22.9
 06/22 NZ Metro R51 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-24.8
 07/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-23
 01/23 Ashburton R48 to R55 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2(10m)) head 3-04.7
 02/23 Wyndham R45 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(20m)) 6 1/2 lengths 3-26.4
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (9) neck 3-13.3
 01/24 Roxburgh R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2700m (U1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-28.7
 01/24 Forbury Pk 4YO+ R54 to R65 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D 2600m (U1(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-23.2
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R51 to R100 SpecHcp TROT 3000m (U1(10m)) 2 lengths 4-07.9
 02/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) neck 3-30
 12/24 Geraldine R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2500m (U2(10m)) head 3-13.7
 03/25 Westport R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) nose 3-25.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
L McCormick
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
10/7
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
2.1L
Trld-4bk inr,1x1,off,solid bid mid
MAUI - began awkwardly.
2 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
L McCormick
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
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.
3 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
L McCormick
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
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.
12 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
L McCormick
16 days
4th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
U5
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.
5 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
L McCormick
14 days
3rd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
12/11
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
7.3L
Thru,led,4bk inr,3bk tn,sound
4 of  8
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  10
 
R60 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U2
Mr Love
MR:2-17.7
64.1
 
6 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
L McCormick
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
8/6
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
5.9L
3bk inr,4bk 1400,steady on inr
4 of 11
17 Aug 25
Race  9
D McCormick
107 days
1st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
9/9
Hidden Talent
MR:2-03.0
59.7
3.5L
8th inr,7-bk,off,wd rear,tidy late
5 of 11
02 May 25
Race  5
D McCormick
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R49 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
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.
4 of  8
25 Apr 25
Race  5
L McCormick
6 days
26th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
6/6
Eurostyle
MR:1-59.9
57.9
5L
Up,prkd,1x1 1000,askd,steady mid
  
3
676207
  R73
3
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
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.
Colours
Starts 67
Wins 10
Seconds 7
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $132,295
Winning Stakes $82,500
Win Dividend $1.46
Place Dividend $1.25
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather49612All Weather Slushy301
Grass1846Grass Wet211
Course4359Distance38610
Favourite13262nd Favourite402
Mobile1003Standing571015
Left671018Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30511

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/22 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (9) head 2-54.9
 04/22 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (5) 1 length 3-05.1
 08/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) head 3-22
 02/24 NZ Metro R43 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 neck 3-21.8
 10/24 Methven 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 3-11.8
 01/25 Methven R39 to R50 TROT 1700m (3) 1 length 2-13.9
 03/25 Rangiora R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (6(10m)) 1 length 3-28.6
 03/25 NZ Metro R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-17.8
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-21.6
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-22.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
S Thornley
7 days
53rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
12/12
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
4.8L
3-5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,steady
10 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
S Thornley
12 days
52nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
10/10
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
9L
11th,6bk otr,well bk tn,steady wd
2 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
S Thornley
16 days
51st up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
7
6/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
8.6L
5th,prkd 2400,cvr 1400,3bk,stout wd
6 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
S Thornley
14 days
50th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
7 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
49th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
9/10
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
6.8L
3bk otr-1x1,held up 300,1-paced
6 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
S Thornley
56 days
48th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
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.
1 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
47th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/7
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-05.1
57.8
 
6th,to 1x1 1500,off,kept coming
4 of  9
30 May 25
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
46th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
1 of  9
23 May 25
Race  4
S Thornley
34 days
45th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
7/7
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-04.7
58.3
 
5bk inr,3bk otr,up 3wd tn,unwound
P
19 Apr 25
Race  11
B Orange
22 days
44th up
4YO+ R48 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
1/2
A Hill Two Menny
MR:2-02.9
59.3
 
5bk otr,3wd,lockd wheels 850,done
BULLIT TRAIN - locked wheels with PARIS PRINCE passing the 850m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
  
4
069191
  R56
4
Front
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
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.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $54,447
Winning Stakes $39,050
Win Dividend $0.95
Place Dividend $0.53
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2251All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course600Distance510
Favourite5202nd Favourite621
Mobile1021Standing1330
Left1741Right610
Fresh90410Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 2200m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-52.6
 11/24 WaikBoP 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT 2200m (U2) 6 1/2 lengths 2-47.9
 01/25 WaikBoP R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-50
 09/25 Oamaru R41 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-18.7
 10/25 Wyndham R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (3(20m)) 1 length 3-03.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 11
02 Oct 25
Race  8
R Holmes
11 days
7th up
R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
1/1
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-03.1
58.2
 
Bk otr,into 1x1 700,swept by wide
9 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
R Holmes
7 days
6th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
U4
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.
1 of  9
14 Sep 25
Race  9
R Holmes
30 days
5th up
R41 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/3
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-02.9
58.9
 
Bk otr,drag up 450,wider,swept by
1 of  9
03 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  11
R Holmes
 
R36 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-05.7
59.8
 
UNPL
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
R44 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U2
Muscle Sass
MR:2-17.8
61.5
 
9 of 10
15 Aug 25
Race  8
R Holmes
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
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.
1 of  2
07 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  7
R Holmes
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
Tyron Eros
MR:2-07.3
58.7
 
6 of  7
01 Aug 25
Race  8
R Holmes
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
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.
10 of 10
18 Jul 25
Race  5
R Holmes
63 days
2nd up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U1
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.
2 of  4
02 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  10
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-09.5
60.0
 
  
5
87X806
  R77
5
Front
Samantha Ottley
Michael Purdon, West Melton
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.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 9
Seconds 8
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $293,145
Winning Stakes $146,827
Win Dividend $0.97
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather47914All Weather Slushy101
Grass400Grass Wet200
Course3158Distance2429
Favourite11522nd Favourite913
Mobile2147Standing3057
Left44812Right712
Fresh90601Fresh30513

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31
 05/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-29.3
 05/22 Auckland 3YO+, R40 to R52 with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2200m (2(10m)) nose 2-53.2
 10/22 Ashburton 3YO MOB. TROT 1700m (1) 1/2 length 2-03.5
 04/23 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-22.2
 08/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-20.4
 08/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-25.5
 10/23 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (5) neck 3-04.7
 11/24 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 3-01.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
Mark Purdon
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
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.
10 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
B Orange
16 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
4
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.
8 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
B Orange
161 days
1st up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
8/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
12L
Brk,4-5bk otr,flat tn,no threat
1 of  8
20 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
R40 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-09.0
60.0
 
5 of  5
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
B Orange
 
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
 
7 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
B Orange
14 days
11th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
8 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
B Orange
14 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
1
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.
3 of  6
28 Feb 25
Race  6
B Orange
8 days
9th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
2/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-01.3
57.3
2L
Trld,off,ld 1700,trld 650,honest
2 of  5
20 Feb 25
Race  5
B Orange
49 days
8th up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-02.0
59.7
2.2L
5th,brf prkd,5th,1x1 700,smart mid
2 of  5
12 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Here Comes Jane
MR:2-08.8
60.6
 
  
6
905000
  R72
U1
Front
John Morrison
Phil Williamson, Oamaru
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.
Colours
Starts 165
Wins 20
Seconds 30
Thirds 19
Lifetime Stakes $314,445
Winning Stakes $168,740
Win Dividend $0.87
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1401840All Weather Slushy400
Grass2529Grass Wet603
Course781021Distance911426
Favourite25572nd Favourite2149
Mobile39313Standing1261736
Left1652049Right000
Fresh90301Fresh301002

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/19 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2200m (4) 5 3/4 lengths 2-51.4
 12/19 Forbury Pk R40 to R55 MOB. TROT 2200m (7) head 2-46.9
 06/20 Invcargill 3YO+ R51 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (U3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-52.5
 10/20 Tuapeka R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT 2700m (U2(10m)) head 3-29
 12/20 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R60 MOB. TROT JUN.D 1980m (9) 3/4 length 2-28.6
 09/21 Oamaru 3YO+ R40 to R54 TROT 2600m (U2) 4 3/4 lengths 3-24.2
 10/21 Invcargill 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2200m (U1(15m)) 1 1/4 lengths 2-51.9
 01/22 Wyndham R57 to R100 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 4 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
 07/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-22.1
 05/23 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U2) 3 1/4 lengths 3-19.9
 05/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U2) neck 3-19.4
 05/23 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 1/2 neck 3-20.9
 06/23 Forbury Pk R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U1(20m)) neck 3-00.4
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R49 to R71 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 3 3/4 lengths 3-18.6
 10/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(25m)) neck 3-19
 01/24 Nth Sthlnd R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (U1) 1/2 head 3-26.6
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(30m)) 5 1/4 lengths 3-16.5
 02/25 Wyndham R50 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 1/2 head 3-25.7
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) neck 3-20.1
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-21.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

15 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
J Morrison
12 days
130th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
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.
11 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
J Morrison
16 days
129th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
U3
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.
3 of  3
10 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  4
M Williamson
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-12.3
61.3
 
10 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
J Morrison
14 days
128th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
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.
5 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
J Morrison
5 days
127th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
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.
11 of 11
17 Aug 25
Race  9
J Morrison
9 days
126th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
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.
9 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
J Morrison
35 days
125th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
U1
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.
7 of  7
04 Jul 25
Race  6
J Morrison
14 days
124th up
3YO+ R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
U1
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.
1 of  7
20 Jun 25
Race  5
J Morrison
7 days
123rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
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.
2 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
122nd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
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.
  
7
17X321
  R91
1
10
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
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.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 10
Seconds 7
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $263,866
Winning Stakes $149,875
Win Dividend $1.06
Place Dividend $1.19
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather351012All Weather Slushy100
Grass302Grass Wet000
Course2989Distance2368
Favourite10432nd Favourite1036
Mobile311Standing35913
Left36914Right210
Fresh90623Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (7) 10 1/2 lengths 3-25.
 06/23 Ashburton R35 to R43, with cond. TROT 2400m (8) head 3-12.1
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R42 to R54 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 1/2 length 3-27
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT 2600m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 3-19.3
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-19.6
 08/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (2) head 2-26.5
 09/24 NZ Metro R58 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-17.5
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 2 3/4 lengths 3-21
 04/25 Auckland DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (3) 4 lengths 2-45.3
 10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (3(10m)) neck 2-28.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
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.
2 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
3 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
John Dunn
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
1 of  6
30 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  13
R Harrison
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
Gold Bullion
MR:2-09.5
58.3
 
7 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
John Dunn
7 days
3rd up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
2
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.
1 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  8
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3
4/4
Mr Love
MR:2-00.8
57.2
 
Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear
2 of 15
11 Apr 25
Race  7
R Butt
126 days
1st up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/6
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-03.7
58.2
1L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,3bk otr 400,strong
2 of  8
01 Apr 25
TRIAL
Race  9
R Harrison
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-07.0
60.0
 
6 of  7
06 Dec 24
Race  7
John Dunn
21 days
9th up
R66 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
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.
8 of 11
15 Nov 24
Race  6
John Dunn
3 days
8th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
4/4
Oscar Bonavena
MR:1-57.7
57.8
17L
Soon trld,asked tn,felt pinch inr
MIGHTY LOGAN - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking several track markers. Weakened final bend.
  
8
22X037
  R82
2
10
Ricky May
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
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.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 10
Seconds 2
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $199,469
Winning Stakes $105,700
Win Dividend $1.27
Place Dividend $1.15
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather32910All Weather Slushy101
Grass310Grass Wet100
Course2486Distance1124
Favourite7322nd Favourite631
Mobile1974Standing1636
Left32107Right303
Fresh90610Fresh30421

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1/2 head 2-37.1
 03/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 3/4 length 2-29.3
 11/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (10) 3 lengths 2-32.9
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. TRO 1980m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.3
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.5
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-17.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. M 1980m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) head 3-16.6
 09/24 Banks Pen R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (5) head 3-42.1
 04/25 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-26.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
B Hope
16 days
3rd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
3
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.
3 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
R May
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
3/4
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
5.3L
6-7th,prkd 1800,1x1,held up,good
1 of  8
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  10
B Hope
 
R60 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
1
Rush
MR:2-17.7
64.1
 
10 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
John Dunn
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
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.
5 of  7
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  4
B Hope
 
R50 to R84 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
7
Celestial Sea
MR:2-00.8
55.8
 
2 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
M White
7 days
6th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
9
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
0.1L
5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 600,strong on inr
2 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  8
M White
14 days
5th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4
6/5
Mighty Logan
MR:2-00.8
57.2
4L
6th inr,6-bk,off,wd top,chased hard
3 of  5
11 Apr 25
Race  7
M White
7 days
4th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4
4/4
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-00.0
 
1.5L
Eased,rear inr,1x1,prkd bell,stuck
1 of  6
04 Apr 25
Race  1
R May
7 days
3rd up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
1/1
Sunnys Sister
MR:1-58.7
57.8
 
5th,prkd 1300-tn,up,too brave
3 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
R May
14 days
2nd up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/2
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
6.3L
9th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,useful wd
MR LOVE - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
  
9
09X220
  R89
3
10
Gemma Thornley(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
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.
Colours
Starts 105
Wins 14
Seconds 16
Thirds 20
Lifetime Stakes $441,850
Winning Stakes $139,250
Win Dividend $0.46
Place Dividend $1.08
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1021434All Weather Slushy302
Grass302Grass Wet000
Course731224Distance421013
Favourite11712nd Favourite1025
Mobile50621Standing55815
Left921433Right1303
Fresh90712Fresh30914

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/19 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.7
 01/20 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-06.3
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(20m)) 9 1/4 lengths 3-20.5
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R63 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 5 lengths 2-28
 09/20 NZ Metro R57 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. T 2600m (6) neck 3-17.4
 02/21 NZ Metro R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-21.6
 03/21 Cheviot R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(35m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-18.9
 03/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.2
 05/21 NZ Metro 4YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-21.1
 02/22 NZ Metro R69 to R90, R91 to R100 with cond. MOB. 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-21.6
 04/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-14
 08/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (5) 1 length 3-16.3
 12/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(40m)) 2 lengths 3-13.3
 02/25 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(25m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-17.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
G Thornley
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
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.
2 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
G Thornley
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/5
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
4.5L
3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd cvr tn,slick wd
2 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
G Thornley
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
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.
3 of  5
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
G Thornley
 
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
 
9 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
7 days
17th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
6
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.
12 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  8
C Ferguson
14 days
16th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6
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.
5 of  5
11 Apr 25
Race  7
John Dunn
14 days
15th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5
5/5
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-00.0
 
2.9L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,1x1,off,fght
6 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
B Hope
14 days
14th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
12L
8th,4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady
4 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
R May
14 days
13th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
2
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.
4 of  6
28 Feb 25
Race  6
B Hope
8 days
12th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
4/4
Bet N Win
MR:2-01.3
57.3
2.1L
5-6th,1x1-3bk,1x1,off,tried hard
  
10
0111X0
  R92
4
10
Kimberly Butt
Derek & Adele Jones, Yaldhurst
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.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 11
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $184,755
Winning Stakes $146,425
Win Dividend $1.58
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather27114All Weather Slushy110
Grass502Grass Wet100
Course1984Distance1954
Favourite11602nd Favourite312
Mobile750Standing2566
Left30116Right200
Fresh90520Fresh30202

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (14) head 3-26
 09/23 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (5) 8 3/4 lengths 3-05.2
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R70 MOB. TROT 2600m (1) 1/2 head 3-17.4
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R60 MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.8
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-22.6
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 4 3/4 lengths 2-29.4
 10/24 Invcargill 4YO+ Mares SpecHcp TROT 2200m (3(10m)) 3 lengths 2-47.2
 03/25 NZ Metro R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 5 1/2 lengths 3-17.4
 04/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 4 1/2 lengths 2-27.6
 05/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-15.2
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-26.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

14 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
K Butt
114 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
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.
6 of 10
26 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  10
K Butt
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-08.7
58.9
 
1 of 14
23 May 25
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
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.
1 of 10
16 May 25
Race  9
K Butt
21 days
4th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
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.
1 of  8
25 Apr 25
Race  5
K Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
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.
11 of 15
11 Apr 25
Race  7
K Butt
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
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.
1 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
K Butt
105 days
1st up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-02.1
58.7
 
Prkd,ld 1900,kickd 400,too classy
EUROSTYLE - over-raced middle stages when leading.
1 of  7
20 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  11
J Cox
 
R45 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Father Time
MR:2-06.1
57.7
 
11 of 13
13 Dec 24
Race  4
K Butt
7 days
9th up
R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1
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.
10 of 11
06 Dec 24
Race  6
R Butt
7 days
8th up
R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2
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.
  
 11111128Bet N Win   
12
763114
  R120
2
20
Mark Purdon
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Matamata
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.
Colours
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
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather762822All Weather Slushy211
Grass651Grass Wet431
Course39168Distance2999
Favourite372462nd Favourite20410
Mobile522015Standing421611
Left653112Right17211
Fresh90951Fresh30742

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/18 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
 12/18 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R63 SpecHcp TROT 2200m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-50.9
 05/19 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 3 lengths 3-18.1
 06/19 Ashburton 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (6(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-04.5
 09/19 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-18.8
 09/19 Oamaru R68 to R130 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-23.8
 10/19 NZ Metro R85 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) head 3-21.5
 10/19 NZ Metro Up to & including R110 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 9 lengths 2-26.6
 10/19 Ashburton R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1(40m)) 5 lengths 2-59.8
 12/19 Auckland R70 to R99 MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 3 lengths 2-42.1
 12/19 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 1-55.2
 01/20 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 1-58.9
 11/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.8
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R61 & faster SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2(20m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-14.8
 12/21 Methven FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 3/4 lengths 2-07.8
 12/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23.7
 03/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 1/2 neck 1-59.1
 09/23 Banks Pen R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (1(30m)) 3/4 length 3-43.2
 10/23 NZ Metro R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-21.4
 11/23 NZ Metro FFA TROT 3200m (12) 2 1/2 lengths 4-09.5
 12/23 Methven 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (9) 10 length 2-01
 12/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26.3
 12/23 Invcargill R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (1(30m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-24.3
 02/24 NZ Metro FFA TROT 2000m (2) 6 lengths 2-28.9
 02/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 7 1/2 lengths 2-27.8
 04/24 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (4) 3/4 length 1-55.6
 11/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1 length 2-24.9
 12/24 Methven FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-57.6
 12/24 NZ Metro R66 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (2(20m)) 4 lengths 2-29.1
 01/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 5 1/4 lengths 2-42.5
 03/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 1-55.7
 09/25 NZ Metro DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-15.4
 09/25 Banks Pen R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (1(30m)) 8 1/2 lengths 3-39.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
Mark Purdon
19 days
27th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
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.
1 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
Mark Purdon
16 days
26th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
1
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.
1 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
Mark Purdon
48 days
25th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
2/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-00.9
57.9
 
1x1,3bk otr 1100,loomd,went swoosh
UNPL
26 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
Mark Purdon
 
R117 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
5
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
 
  
6 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
19th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
10
3/2
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
10L
Brk early,tacked on,4w rear,useful
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-raced warmed. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the horse's barrier manners.
  
13
04X143
  R120
3
20
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
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.
Colours
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
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather673614All Weather Slushy320
Grass211Grass Wet000
Course462511Distance27148
Favourite342452nd Favourite2195
Mobile40268Standing29117
Left573113Right1262
Fresh901071Fresh301035

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/19 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 3 1/2 lengths 2-38.1
 02/19 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 length 2-34.5
 03/19 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 3/4 length 2-29.9
 04/19 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-29.1
 02/20 Geraldine 3YO MOB. TROT 1850m (7) 1/2 length 2-20.7
 08/20 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-17.6
 08/20 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-19.5
 10/20 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.9
 02/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1/2 length 2-24.1
 04/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-14.6
 05/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-24.2
 10/21 Ashburton FFA MOB. TROT 1700m (7) 1/2 length 1-59.7
 11/21 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-18.2
 01/22 NZ Metro R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.9
 02/22 NZ Metro R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 2-28.3
 03/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 1-56.3
 04/22 Auckland MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 1-55.6
 05/22 WaikBoP Up to & including R120 MOB. TROT 1609m (3) 3/4 length 1-55.1
 09/22 NZ Metro FFA TROT 2600m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 3-15.3
 10/22 NZ Metro R80 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 4 1/4 lengths 3-12.9
 10/22 Ashburton FFA MOB. TROT 1700m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 2-03.2
 12/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-22.9
 02/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.7
 02/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-21.8
 03/23 NZ Metro R70 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) 1 length 3-19.9
 03/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-17.2
 04/23 Auckland FFA MOB. TROT 2200m (3) 3 1/4 lengths 2-44.1
 04/23 Auckland FFA MOB. TROT 2700m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.1
 09/23 NZ Metro R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-15.8
 10/23 Ashburton FFA MOB. TROT 1700m (3) 6 lengths 2-01
 03/24 NZ Metro R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(30m)) 1/2 length 3-17.9
 03/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 3-12.1
 05/24 Auckland R82 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (U1(15m)) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.6
 12/24 Invcargill 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (U1(30m)) 3/4 length 3-25.9
 12/24 Auckland FFA MOB. TROT 2700m (4) 5 1/2 lengths 3-22.7
 04/25 Auckland FFA MOB. TROT 2200m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-44.1
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
B Hope
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
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.
4 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
B Hope
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
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.
1 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
B Hope
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
1/1
Midnight Dash
MR:1-58.2
57.9
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,easy
4 of  5
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
B Hope
 
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
 
4 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
B Hope
7 days
12th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
11
4/4
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
5.4L
7th otr,1x1,wd 1000,prkd,wd,ld,cght
11 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  8
B Hope
14 days
11th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
U1
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.
1 of  5
11 Apr 25
Race  7
B Hope
7 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6
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.
4 of  8
04 Apr 25
Race  7
B Hope
21 days
9th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Easy
7
5/5
Arcee Phoenix
MR:1-55.8
56.9
3.3L
Beaut trip otr,wd 300,ran on nicely
2 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
B Hope
35 days
8th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
11
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.
3 of  6
07 Feb 25
Race  6
B Hope
38 days
7th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
One Over All
MR:1-57.4
56.5
0.8L
Soon prkd,no cvr,loomd,fght,hdd