NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 19 February
Meeting: LUNAR NEW YEAR RACE NIGHT (LUNAR NEW YEAR RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 19/02/2026 at 12:44 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
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$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Father Ned: FD-Off, RD-On, He's My Creation: P-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Waterloo Sunset-Sure Nan(by Gee Whiz II)
- Owners:
- S K Swain, Mrs S J Swain
- Breeder:
- S K Swain
- Comment:
- More convincing last week, but still needs an extra gear late. First4s fringes.

Starts
32
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$27,149
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.09
Place Dividend
$0.68
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 13 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 11 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Left | 32 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 2600m (U2) head 3-26.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
5 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12/12
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
7.6L
Led,trld 2100-tn,waitd,honest,hdd
P Nairn
3 days
24th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
7/5
Lauzelle
MR:2-14.9
62.9
5.3L
10th inr,off,4-bk otr,wd cvr,steady
R Butt
6 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/7
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-00.9
58.6
12L
3-4-5bk inr,off tn,steady on inr
P Nairn
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Petite Trixton
MR:2-06.6
58.1
7.1L
Brk,9-8th,5bk inr,waitd,imprvd inr
SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.
P Nairn
24 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5/3
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
1L
Soon trld to tn,waitd,tried hard
P Nairn
2 days
20th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
9/8
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
55L
Slw,10-9th,5bk otr,3wd cvr,gone 400
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the mare may be better suited to all weather tracks. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
P Nairn
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
7/7
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
44L
Brk badly start,never a hope after
SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
P Nairn
5 days
18th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/2
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
5.2L
4th,1x1 2000,up 3wd tn,fght on well
SOMETHING ELSE - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend and struck track markers.
R Butt
9 days
17th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
10/9
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
9.5L
Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Father Patrick-Jaw D Nancy(by Angus Hall)
- Owner:
- M E Howard
- Breeder:
- M E Howard
- Comment:
- Hasn't fired from mobile, but errors in last two stand starts too. Rough odds.

Starts
29
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$30,618
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.07
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 0 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 7 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Left | 29 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (5) 5 1/2 lengths 2-53.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
46 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
11/10
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
45L
Brk start,alwayd detachd after
A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
John Dunn
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/8
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
9.9L
Brk,10th otr,4-bk,off,steady in gap
A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
R Close
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8/8
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
5.1L
Brk start,tacked on,impr inr,useful
A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.
John Dunn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
12/11
Brianna
MR:2-09.0
59.9
5.1L
Trld,3-bk 1900,off,held up,brk 150m
A REASON TO FIGHT - held up early in the run home. Broke near the 150m losing all chance.
John Dunn
10 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Senior Constable Liz
MR:2-08.6
59.2
Soon ld,allowed terms,too polished
John Dunn
10 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
2/2
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
1.5L
Made ld,dictated,hdd 100m,bttld on
A REASON TO FIGHT - crowded late in the run home by THE WILL and trotted roughly after making contact with that runner's sulky wheel.
R Close
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/6
Pontiff
MR:2-06.1
59.8
0.3L
Thru,up,ld 2100,fght hard,nabbd
C D Thornley
131 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10/9
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.0
58.9
21L
5bk otr,6bk 1000,well bk,bt slows
C D Thornley
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Ridge
MR:2-11.9
59.3
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Father Patrick-Big O E(by Dream Vacation) [Aldebaran Allblack 7g(Trixton), Aldebaran Ay M 13m(Sundon), Aldebaran Patricia 6m(Father Patrick), Aldebaran Southland 15h(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- Miss B C Stevens, Est A R Stevens, Mrs R M Stevens, R J Excell, S T Excell
- Breeder:
- Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
- Gear:
- FD-Off, RD-On
- Comment:
- Ticked over at the workouts since impressive brief Dec/Jan campaign. Danger.

Starts
2
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,460
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.95
Place Dividend
$2.05
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 2 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 3-10.3 |
Race Starts
M Hurrell
MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
Gabriella Beaudiene
MR:2-08.5
61.7
W House
32 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/4
The Greek Freak
MR:2-06.7
59.8
4.5L
Bk otr,mid,1x1 bell,tidy chase
C Ferguson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
1/2
Phishing
MR:2-07.6
60.4
Mid otr,3w,1x1,out 500,nice wrk
N Williamson
R39 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
Imperial Man
MR:2-11.8
58.3
C Ferguson
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
Hillbilly Betty
MR:2-13.0
63.3
N Williamson
Up to & including R70 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Bring On The Muscle
MR:2-10.2
59.7
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Creatine-Duchess Diedre(by Monarchy) [Hurricane Hill 9g(Muscle Hill), Son E 5g(Sundon)]
- Owner:
- J C International Ltd
- Breeder:
- Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
- Gear:
- P-Off
- Comment:
- 2nd to He Aint Fakin last time & gets a great draw upgrade. Right in the fight.

Starts
3
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$12,590
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$1.13
Place Dividend
$1.93
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/26 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 3/4 length 2-31.3 |
Race Starts
B Orange
13 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/3
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-00.9
58.6
4.5L
4-5bk inr,3bk otr-1x1,off,solid mid
B Orange
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Lap It Up
MR:2-02.9
58.8
Trld-3bk,trld 1650,shot thru 100
B Orange
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
4/4
Nobilo
MR:2-03.6
58.9
0.1L
3rd inr,3-bk,held up,off 150,strong
HE'S MY CREATION - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
S Dolan
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Lap It Up
MR:2-08.5
60.3
D Dolan
TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
Champers Pat
MR:2-16.3
65.6
S Dolan
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Kissmeiloveyou
MR:2-12.2
60.6
S Dolan
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Petite Amour
MR:2-03.5
57.9
B Orange
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Chocta
MR:2-11.6
60.7
B Orange
NON-WINNERS MR44 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Love You Wilma
MR:2-13.5
59.8
B Orange
Wk. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Blaze Craze
MR:2-14.9
63.2
- Breeding:
- 6 br g Father Patrick-Quite A Moment(by Quite Easy(USA)) [Viva La Vida 4g(Love You)]
- Owners:
- G P Hope, Est A R Pullar, Mrs B E Pullar, Mrs C L Stewart, W R Stewart
- Breeder:
- A R Pullar, Mrs B E Pullar, Mrs C L Stewart, W R Stewart
- Comment:
- Midfield efforts off 10m mark recently. Even terms from mobile helps. Place.

Starts
58
Wins
4
Seconds
10
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$71,676
Winning Stakes
$24,475
Win Dividend
$0.25
Place Dividend
$0.86
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 46 | 4 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 30 | 2 | 9 | Distance | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Favourite | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 20 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 38 | 3 | 13 |
| Left | 54 | 4 | 17 | Right | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Sail
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
13/11
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
22L
Brk,6-5bk inr,4bk 600,battld inr
CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
B Hope
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Father Mike
MR:2-11.7
60.9
7.8L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap
B Hope
12 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.8
60.5
6.5L
Found 1x1,off tn,lackd 2nd gear
CROWN THE MOMENT - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
B Hope
2 days
9th up
R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
4/2
Playoffs
MR:2-02.9
60.4
3.3L
3-4th,prkd 1300,2nd tn,fght,bestd
B Hope
8 days
8th up
R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
3/3
One Over Da Line
MR:2-03.5
58.6
2.6L
3rd,3bk inr 1000,off,imprvd inr
CROWN THE MOMENT - driver B Hope advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
B Hope
20 days
7th up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
6/7
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
1.3L
5th otr,left prkd 2000,stuck gamely
G Thornley
14 days
6th up
4YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Fast
10/10
One Over Da Line
MR:2-02.2
58.9
85L
Brk start,never close after
CROWN THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance.
C Hackett
5 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J
1980m
Fast
8/8
Donna's Boy
MR:2-01.0
58.9
6.8L
5bk otr,imprvd,3bk inr,sound inr
H Sail
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
11/11
Rachmaninov
MR:2-04.2
59.6
15L
1x1,left prkd 1150,jostled,outkickd
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Peak-Kowhai Sunrise(by Sundon) [Kowhai Sunburst 4m(Creatine), Kowhai Sundown 10g(Peak), Kowhai Sunset 7g(Creatine)]
- Owners:
- J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
- Breeder:
- J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
- Comment:
- Never gave up after tough run here 05 Feb. Best over the short trips. Combos.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$20,750
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$1.27
Place Dividend
$1.21
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 18 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/24 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (U2) 1/2 length 2-52.8 | |
| 03/25 Rangiora with cond. TROT 1810m (2) head 2-24.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Sail
4 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
11/10
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-00.9
58.6
5.5L
Wd,1x1,prkd 1200,fght gamely
KOWHAI SUMMIT - raced wide early. Trotted roughly having to be steadied near the 50m.
H Sail
11 days
3rd up
R41 to R49 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
13/13
Racey Krusa
MR:2-08.3
60.6
13L
Bk otr,thru mid,always rear
KOWHAI SUMMIT - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
H Sail
20 days
2nd up
R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
13/13
Racey Krusa
MR:2-05.6
60.5
7.8L
Deep pegs,weavd str,batld home
H Sail
284 days
1st up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
11/11
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
78L
Blew the start badly,out of action
KOWHAI SUMMIT - broke at the start losing all chance.
H Sail
R39 to R73 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-08.1
60.4
H Sail
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R44 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
11/10
Silverlinings
MR:2-11.2
60.0
3.9L
8th inr,5-bk 1200,off,sound in mid
KOWHAI SUMMIT - began awkwardly. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
H Sail
114 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
1810m
Good
9/10
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-08.5
61.0
Prkd,cvr 1200,5th inr,off,best late
KOWHAI SUMMIT - trotted roughly in the run home.
H Sail
R45 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
The Bloss
MR:2-08.5
62.8
H Sail
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Macho Man
MR:2-13.4
62.1
S Ottley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
8/8
Grettymac
MR:2-02.2
59.4
35L
4-5bk otr,rear inr,brk 400,no hope
KOWHAI SUMMIT - raced wide early. Trotted roughly near the 1000m. Broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Andover Hall-Miss Lovalot(by Love You) [Harold Smith 8g(Andover Hall), Kawhi 6g(Andover Hall)]
- Owners:
- Miss C F Smith, S M Smith, TD Bagrie Limited, P J Howlett
- Breeder:
- M P Smith, Mrs V E Smith, Miss C F Smith, S M Smith
- Comment:
- Never quite on his game here last time. Solid form prior & can bounce back.

Starts
16
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$35,596
Winning Stakes
$28,150
Win Dividend
$0.94
Place Dividend
$0.60
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 4 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 4 | 2 | 0 | Standing | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 16 | 4 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Harrison
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4/6
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
54L
11th,4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,paced/brk tn
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Shifted outwards hampering HOOF IT HAGRID near the 500m. Driver A Lethaby was advised to exercise more care. When assessing this Stewards took into account HOOF IT HAGRID was hanging inwards at the time.
R Harrison
13 days
9th up
3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/4
Freya
MR:2-00.8
59.6
3.5L
3-4bk inr,1x1 700,off,steady mid
R Harrison
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Last Honours
MR:2-11.3
57.6
John Dunn
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
Something Else
MR:2-04.1
60.8
Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,very comfy
John Dunn
2 days
7th up
R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
1/1
Playoffs
MR:2-02.9
60.4
2L
Brk,6th,3bk otr,1x1,off,tried hard
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
R Harrison
8 days
6th up
R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
2/2
One Over Da Line
MR:2-03.5
58.6
1.1L
Brk,4th,to prkd 1100,fght hard str
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing ground. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Harrison
39 days
5th up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3/3
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
Brk,9th inr,6-bk,off,bold late (dq)
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays connections did not contest the protest and HOOF IT HAGRID was disqualified by Stewards.
John Dunn
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.2
59.6
15L
Cut breeze thru'out,rough/brk 250m
A false start was declared when HOOF IT HAGRID was fractious hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
John Dunn
9 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Judy J
MR:2-01.9
60.3
27L
Prkd,1x1 1600,prkd 600,faded back
HOOF IT HAGRID - trotted roughly near the 250m losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs rounding the first bend causing it to over-race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Muscle Mass-Firenze(by Monarchy) [Father Time 5g(Father Patrick), Marvella 6m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- Miss H M Wall, Mrs M E Townley
- Breeder:
- Tavistock Breeding Limited
- Comment:
- Got too far back here last Friday. 2nd here 05 Feb your guide. Each way.

Starts
6
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$21,581
Winning Stakes
$15,950
Win Dividend
$1.22
Place Dividend
$1.72
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 2 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-55 | |
| 11/25 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT 2400m (10) neck 3-06.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
8 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
13L
7-6th,1x1-3bk otr,3wd 600,fair wd
TRIBBIANI - raced wide from the 750m and lay inwards near the 700m and contacted the wheel of SWIFT DREAM.
T Williams
38 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3/2
Freya
MR:2-00.8
59.6
1L
8th,3bk otr,angld,big dash wd
J Keast
R36 to R72 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
The Present Maker
MR:2-05.9
60.3
T Williams
46 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/2
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.6
61.1
80L
Blew to bits early,tailed off,done
TRIBBIANI - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
T Williams
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
1/2
Aspirational Dream
MR:2-05.1
59.8
Into 1x1,wd 1100,ld 900,held nicely
TRIBBIANI - raced wide early. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1100m when ROCK LOBSTER and SWITCH ON briefly raced four wide. After viewing the replays it was established that driver T Williams (TRIBBIANI) had commenced his outwards movement prior to either runner reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.
T Williams
26 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Dash Dosh
MR:2-01.1
58.0
1.6L
Trld the trip,waitd,imprvd up inr
B Orange
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/2
Macho Man
MR:2-09.7
59.9
7th,brk,9th otr,wd 900,prkd,too big
TRIBBIANI - switched to a pace after 200m before breaking and losing ground.
T Williams
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Zoe Harbour
MR:2-11.8
59.4
S Thornley
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Wicked Annabella
MR:2-14.5
61.6
S Thornley
R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Easy
Lexicon
MR:2-06.4
60.0
- Breeding:
- 3 br g Six Pack(USA)-San Diego Love(by Love You) [Overwatch 4g(Tactical Landing)]
- Owners:
- A D Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, B W Clarke, Mrs S M Clarke, G R Evans, Mrs R Evans, J A Slack
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Form faded after solid start last year. Two trials ahead of this. Market watch.

Starts
4
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$10,400
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$1.13
Place Dividend
$0.60
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 3/4 length 2-35.2 |
Race Starts
John Dunn
R36 to R84 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Love N The Port
MR:2-11.3
59.9
John Dunn
R37 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Kashanova
MR:2-11.5
59.1
John Dunn
19 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Duchess Maria
MR:2-01.8
58.0
27L
5th,to 1x1 600,lost touch by tn
BREWSTER BAKER - trotted roughly in the score up. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort and connections would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.
B Hope
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-06.3
60.5
John Dunn
12 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
2/2
Duchess Maria
MR:2-04.8
59.4
18L
3rd,5th,parkd,led in,brk 200,out
BREWSTER BAKER - broke near the 150m and continued in a break before settling just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded to the gelding under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging BREWSTER BAKER had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Connections did not contest the protest and BREWSTER BAKER was disqualified by the Stewards.
John Dunn
25 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3/2
Flying Dreams
MR:2-06.1
59.5
Up,brk 1900,4th,1x1 600,smartest
BREWSTER BAKER - broke after 100m losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
B Orange
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-07.2
60.3
8.8L
Brk 1950,rough,3bk 1200,battld str
BREWSTER BAKER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
John Dunn
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-05.8
60.4
K Newman
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Seeking Love
MR:2-08.8
62.7
John Dunn
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Dynasty
MR:2-07.2
60.4
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Royal Aspirations-Anguish(by Angus Hall) [Angustia 11m(Monarchy), Aristocrat 10m(Sundon), Transtasman Bubble 6m(Aldebaran Eagle)]
- Owner:
- Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
- Breeder:
- Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
- Comment:
- Coming back into form & led up nicely at Rangiora. Tricky draw but consider.

Starts
38
Wins
5
Seconds
6
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$77,571
Winning Stakes
$36,575
Win Dividend
$0.76
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 36 | 5 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 24 | 2 | 4 | Distance | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 22 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Left | 38 | 5 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
7 days
11th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
1950m
Good
4/4
Rock Lobster
MR:2-05.2
61.6
3.8L
Prkd,ld 1550,dictated terms,cut dwn
J Morrison
26 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
B D Hall
MR:2-05.9
57.3
21L
Brk,7th,1x1 1300,never lifted str
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
H Douglas
2 days
9th up
R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/7
Torquay Street
MR:2-04.0
60.9
Pressd 2 lead,joind,too big
C Dalgety
12 days
8th up
R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
6/8
Wanna Play A Game
MR:2-07.5
61.8
4.1L
Pressd 2 lead,trail,ok chase
S Thornley
R39 to R73 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-08.1
60.4
J Morrison
9 days
7th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
5/4
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
66L
Brk on dispatch,no hope after
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
J Morrison
16 days
6th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/5
Dash Dosh
MR:2-00.0
58.5
Brk 1900,distanced,pulled up
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
S Thornley
13 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/2
Majesdix
MR:2-02.4
59.4
Pressd 2 lead,always in control
J Morrison
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
9/7
Tribbiani
MR:2-05.1
59.8
0.3L
6th otr,3-bk 400,wd,closed stoutly
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - lay inwards abruptly near the 250m hampering inside runners when driver J Morrison attempted to activate the removable deafeners which had become entangled. Notwithstanding this, Mr Morrison was warned for his lack of control in this incident.
Pierre Vercruysse
9 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares R41 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D
1900m
Good
9/9
Midnight Diamond
MR:1-57.6
57.8
15L
Gun run mrks,chkd 400,off,bt slws
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - driver P Vercruysse advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Waterloo Sunset-Time For A Leopard(by Monarchy) [Hayley Mhor 6m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- P C Nairn, P McVeigh, A J Smith, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- J S Boyd, Miss S L Whatuira, Z Berry, P C Nairn, P McVeigh
- Comment:
- Running on as always here last week. No doubting late zip. Top 3/4s preferred.

Starts
95
Wins
6
Seconds
14
Thirds
15
Lifetime Stakes
$162,945
Winning Stakes
$45,100
Win Dividend
$0.29
Place Dividend
$0.69
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 73 | 4 | 24 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 22 | 2 | 5 | Grass Wet | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 60 | 3 | 22 | Distance | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 20 | 3 | 7 | 2nd Favourite | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 16 | 0 | 6 | Standing | 79 | 6 | 23 |
| Left | 90 | 6 | 28 | Right | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Nairn
8 days
52nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
9/8
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
8.5L
8th,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,earnest mid
P Nairn
6 days
51st up
3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/7
Freya
MR:2-00.8
59.6
4.5L
5bk otr,rear inr tn,imprvd up inr
TU TANGATA - held up middle stages of the run home.
P Nairn
7 days
50th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/6
B D Hall
MR:2-05.9
57.3
7.4L
4-5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,imprvd at bk
P Nairn
24 days
49th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6/6
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.8
60.5
4L
Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd mid
TU TANGATA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver P Nairn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
P Nairn
2 days
48th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
5/5
Rachmaninov
MR:2-15.1
61.4
9.1L
5th,4bk inr 1200,off tn,brk,battld
TU TANGATA - broke leaving the final bend losing ground.
P Nairn
2 days
47th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Dead
4/2
Premium Player
MR:2-14.1
63.2
6.6L
3rd,3bk inr,held up tn-150,sound
TU TANGATA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.
P Nairn
5 days
46th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3/3
Premium Player
MR:2-11.7
64.5
8.5L
5-4th,4bk inr 600,wrkd closer inr
TU TANGATA - trotted roughly in the early stages.
P Nairn
7 days
45th up
5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
8/7
The Present Maker
MR:1-57.3
58.7
6.1L
3wd,easd,7bk otr,3wd cvr,honest
TU TANGATA - raced wide early.
P Nairn
16 days
44th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/3
Rachmaninov
MR:2-07.2
61.2
9.1L
Wd,7th,7-bk inr,off,wd cvr,plggd on
TU TANGATA - raced wide early.
P Nairn
17 days
43rd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4/5
Almighty
MR:2-03.1
60.4
3-4th,3-4bk inr,off,flew,just there
TU TANGATA - held up final bend and early in the run home. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 3 December up to and including 12 December 2025 (4 days).
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Majestic Son-Pyramid Monarch(by Monarchy) [Pyramid Mystic 7m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- N J Kroening, Mrs J R Kroening, N J Hazlett, S Bryce, Mrs M Bryce, Mrs M McCann, P Hardiman, Mrs C Hardiman
- Breeder:
- N J Kroening, Mrs J R Kroening, N J Hazlett
- Comment:
- Errors from both stand start & mobile in last two starts. Hard to recommend.

Starts
38
Wins
5
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$53,011
Winning Stakes
$34,100
Win Dividend
$0.55
Place Dividend
$0.81
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 5 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 10 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| Left | 38 | 5 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Williamson
8 days
13th up
3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12/13
Helloveamoment
MR:2-04.3
59.7
9.8L
Brk,9th,6bk inr,buried tn,pluggd
PYRAMID ROSE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
M Williamson
15 days
12th up
3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/9
Freya
MR:2-00.8
59.6
37L
Brk on dispatch,always well bk aftr
PYRAMID ROSE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer/driver M Williamson.
H Douglas
17 days
11th up
R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2/4
Racey Krusa
MR:2-05.6
60.5
21L
Out fast,led,attckd bell,folded
PYRAMID ROSE - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages.
M Williamson
8 days
10th up
R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
3/2
Kawhi
MR:2-01.6
60.6
1.8L
Led,trail 1700,solid chase
M Williamson
6 days
9th up
R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/3
Brianna
MR:2-03.8
58.8
Out fast,soon led,sped away
PYRAMID ROSE - driver M Williamson reported he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
M Williamson
11 days
8th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
11/11
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
7.3L
Easd,6bk inr,off 600,angld,big wdst
PYRAMID ROSE - held up final bend.
M Williamson
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Playoffs
MR:2-07.0
58.0
M Williamson
3 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
7/8
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.2
59.3
31L
Broke start,tackd on,brk trn
PYRAMID ROSE - broke after 100m losing ground. Broke again near the 400m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
M Williamson
9 days
6th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
7/7
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-07.7
62.0
15L
Brk crossing,bk otr,brk again,out
PYRAMID ROSE - broke racing over the crossing near the 1800m losing ground. Broke again briefly rounding the final bend losing ground.