NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

TRIAL

Race 6

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Courtney Rose

MR:2-00.5

57.0

1 of 6

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 2

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Christian Bale

MR:2-09.3

58.7

6 of 6

29 Sep 23

Race 1

R Close

176 days

1st up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/6

Chase A Dream

MR:1-56.1

57.5

22L

3pegs thrghout,off turn,always rear

BETTERTHANCASH - trainer R Todd advised that the colt has been gelded since last racing. Weakened leaving the final bend.

4 of 9

13 Sep 23

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Hadron Collider

MR:1-59.8

56.8

5 of 7

06 Sep 23

TRIAL

Race 7

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Chase A Dream

MR:2-04.2

57.9

5 of 8

06 Apr 23

Wyndham

Race 8

C Ferguson

1st up

2YO MOB. PACE

1609m

Slushy

4/5

Vessem

MR:1-57.6

59.1

7.7L

3pegs,off 400,angld innr,just ok

Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 26 September that BETTERTHANCASH has been gelded since last racing.

83X

Salute

MR49

Front

Ricky May

Brendon Hill, Swannanoa

Breeding:: 3 b g Sweet Lou-Gibson Girl(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:: K J Vincent, Mrs M J Vincent, G J Vincent
Breeder:: Mrs L Mellsop, G T Mellsop, C G Mellsop, T N Mellsop, J D Mellso
Gear:: BL-On
Comment:: Led up when 2nd 10 Jul trials. Improved in brief March campaign. Has claims.

Starts 2

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $1,626

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.05

	Starts	Placings		Starts
All Weather	1	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	1	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	1	Distance	0
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	1	1	Standing	1
Left	2	1	Right	0
Fresh90	1	0	Fresh30	0

Race Starts (6 of 8)

2 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

S Hill

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Courtney Rose

MR:2-00.5

57.0

3 of 8

22 Mar 24

Race 1

R May

5 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/4

Action Major

MR:2-01.7

58.5

7.9L

1x1,prkd 2000,1x1 1000,off,tidy

BELMONT REVOLUTION - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SALUTE when that runner lay inwards in the early stages.

8 of 10

17 Mar 24

Banks Pen

Race 3

R May

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2170m

Good

3/3

Cheeky Red

MR:2-10.4

60.0

3.4L

Soon 5bk otr,off tn,crept closer

3 of 5

02 Mar 24

Mt Hutt

TRIAL

Race 8

R May

NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Partners In Wine

MR:2-06.3

62.4

6 of 7

08 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 2

B Zampese

NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Masterlou

MR:2-06.1

60.0

3 of 4

25 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 2

T Williams

QUAL' PACE Stand

2600m

Good

St John Eight

MR:2-08.5

58.5

Jay R Tolkien

MR50

Front

Blair Orange

Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Locharburn-Cheyenne Princess(by Badlands Hanover) [Bender 7g(Sunshine Beach), Chemmy 5m(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:: K K Chapman, J R Chapman
Breeder:: K K Chapman, J R Chapman
Gear:: P-On
Comment:: Gritty 3rd in February. Contrasting 4th at trials this time in. Keep onside.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $1,425

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.80

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	1	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	1	1	Distance	1	1
Favourite	1	1	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	1	1	Standing	0	0
Left	1	1	Right	0	0
Fresh90	1	1	Fresh30	0	0

Race Starts (4)

4 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Orange

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Louretta

MR:2-00.5

58.5

4 of 7

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

C J Dalgety

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Captain Christian

MR:2-03.0

59.7

3 of 9

29 Feb 24

Race 3

C J Dalgety

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/2

Touch N Go

MR:1-58.6

57.8

0.4L

Trld-3bk inr,off,ld,tackld,fght,hdd

JAY R TOLKIEN - paced roughly in the early stages hampering outside runners. Hung outwards when leading from the 900m causing driver C Dalgety considerable difficulty. Locked wheels with TOUCH N GO late in the run home when continuing to hang outwards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Mr Dalgety advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

1 of 3

19 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 4

A Drake

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Happy Harper

MR:2-03.4

58.4

47X284

Wuhan

MR47

Front

Kyle Cameron

Kyle Cameron, Fernside

Breeding:: 4 b g Gold Ace-Mapua Mabel(by Mach Three) [Mapua Missie 6m(Shadyshark Hanover), The Danish Girl 8m(Art Major)]
Owner:: R I Aubrey
Breeder:: R I Aubrey
Comment:: Three average draws so far in winter but has dug in well. Adds to puzzle.

Starts 7

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $4,763

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.54

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	7	1	All Weather Slushy	2	1
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	6	1	Distance	6	1
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0
Mobile	7	1	Standing	0	0
Left	7	1	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	1	0

Race Starts (6 of 19)

4 of 10

12 Jul 24

Race 3

K Cameron

7 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/5

C C Arden

MR:1-57.2

56.3

8.5L

Found 1x1,3wd 400,tried hard mid

WUHAN - Hung inwards at various stages throughout causing driver K Cameron difficulty.

8 of 13

05 Jul 24

Race 2

K Cameron

12 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/6

Happy Harper

MR:1-57.1

56.7

8.8L

Prkd-3bk otr,4bk 600,held up,sound

WUHAN - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

2 of 14

23 Jun 24

Race 8

K Cameron

310 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

4/6

Patiro

MR:1-59.2

58.0

0.2L

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,brave,nabbd

WUHAN - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m until reaching the parked position near the 600m and paced roughly near the 900m.

1 of 4

12 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 5

K Cameron

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Cathy Freeman

MR:2-04.2

58.5

3 of 7

05 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 5

K Cameron

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

The Highwayman

MR:2-02.4

57.3

1 of 7

29 May 24

TRIAL

Race 5

K Cameron

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Art Deco

MR:2-01.8

59.4

Captain Christian

MR50

Front

Tim Williams

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Breeding:: 2 b g Captaintreacherous-A Christian Act(by Christian Cullen) [A Bettor Act 8g(Bettor's Delight), A Classical Act 5g(Betting Line), A Delightful Act 7m(Bettor's Delight), She's A Major Act 3f(Art Major)]
Owners:: Stonewall Stud Ltd, W J Frampton, L D Ball, C P Monaghan, W A Davidson, Mrs K T Davidson, L A Davidson, Mrs J Davidson
Breeder:: A Few Good Men Syndicate
Comment:: Caught the eye at trials & the family's done a job. Another with real claims.

First Start

Race Starts (2)

1 of 7

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Sweet Willow

MR:2-03.0

59.7

2 of 6

26 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 4

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Brandi Snapp

MR:2-02.2

57.7

What A Lad

MR49

Front

John Dunn

Tom Bagrie, Ohoka

Breeding:: 3 br g Lazarus-A Chance To Dream(by Art Major)
Owners:: C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow, Any Excuse Syndicate, Ten Wise Men Syndicate, What A Lad Podcast Syndicate, Off N Racing Yearly 22 Syndicate, Off N Racing Upfront 22 Syndicate, Ms B Heyde
Breeder:: C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow
Comment:: Found a 2nd win on debut 28 Jun but draw outside key rivals. Place contender.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $263

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

	Starts		Starts
All Weather	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	Distance	1
Favourite	0	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	1	Standing	0
Left	1	Right	0
Fresh90	1	Fresh30	0

Race Starts (4)

6 of 9

28 Jun 24

Race 1

J R Dunn

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Trump Card

MR:1-59.3

56.2

9.7L

Eased,4bk otr,flat tn,imprvd wd

WHAT A LAD - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Again paced roughly final bend losing ground. Driver J Dunn advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding resuming.

3 of 7

05 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 6

S Hill

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Reklaws Dream

MR:2-01.2

57.9

2 of 7

29 May 24

TRIAL

Race 7

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Melton Magnate

MR:2-03.4

59.4

5 of 8

08 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 3

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

St John Eight

MR:2-03.0

57.9

Moonlite Blood

MR50

Front

Terry Chmiel

Andrew Stuart, Loburn

Breeding:: 4 b g Art Major-Blood Moon(by Bettor's Delight)
Owner:: Wibble Holdings Limited
Breeder:: Wibble Holdings Limited
Comment:: Powerful 2nd on debut from a wide draw. Smaller field helps. Don't ignore.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $1,628

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $1.90

	Starts	Placings
All Weather	1	1	All Weather Slushy
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet
Course	1	1	Distance
Favourite	1	1	2nd Favourite
Mobile	1	1	Standing
Left	1	1	Right
Fresh90	1	1	Fresh30

Race Starts (3)

2 of 12

07 Jul 24

Race 1

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

1/1

My Ten Guitars

MR:2-01.1

59.7

1.2L

8-7bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,big wdst

MOONLITE BLOOD - raced four wide from the 600m.

1 of 5

26 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 2

R Close

QUAL' PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Carlin

MR:2-06.9

57.7

3 of 4

02 Aug 23

TRIAL

Race 1

R Houghton

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Mossdale Margaret

MR:2-05.1

60.8

6X0X22

I'll Be Back

MR48

Front

Jonny Cox

Brett Gray, Ryal Bush

Breeding:: 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Lulabelle Midfrew(by Christian Cullen) [Letsgotothehop 10g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Loloata Midfrew 5m(Sunshine Beach), Luisanabelle Midfrew 11m(American Ideal), Midfrew Lucre 6g(Bettor's Delight), Midfrew Luisianabeau 7g(American Ideal)]
Owner:: W D Kennedy
Breeder:: John W S Mooney, Mrs Rebecca G Mooney
Movement:: Domiciled at Weedons with Steve & Amanda Telfer
Comment:: Backed up Winton 2nd with 12 Jul 2nd here. Will have fans despite draw.

Starts 4

Wins 0

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $4,592

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.95

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	4	2	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	2	1	Distance	2	1
Favourite	2	1	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	4	2	Standing	0	0
Left	4	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	Fresh30	0	0

Race Starts (6 of 7)

2 of 10

12 Jul 24

Race 3

J Cox

13 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

C C Arden

MR:1-57.2

56.3

0.4L

Led,trld 1500,thru,chased hard

2 of 12

29 Jun 24

Winton

Race 3

N Williamson

185 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

1/1

Eternal Dream

MR:2-01.2

58.6

0.5L

Bk otr,3w,parkd 1000,game fght

I'LL BE BACK - trainer B Gray was issued with a warning for failing to notify the horse had been gelded since last racing.

10 of 13

27 Dec 23

Gore

Race 4

N Williamson

153 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

1/3

Ballygar

MR:1-57.8

59.0

17L

1x1,3w,parkd 900,gone by turn

I'LL BE BACK - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised that the colt had become stirred up due to the two false starts which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

4 of 6

30 Aug 23

TRIAL

Race 3

R Butt

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Share A Dream

MR:2-02.7

57.8

6 of 6

27 Jul 23

Race 6

R Butt

1st up

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

Spirit Of Anarchy

MR:2-02.4

58.2

16L

5th,1x1 1000,battling 400,wilted

I'LL BE BACK - raced greenly on several occasions during the running.

3 of 3

03 May 23

TRIAL

Race 2

T Williams

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

A Little Silence

MR:2-02.5

57.7

56X8

Moose Morowski

MR47

Front

Samantha Ottley

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b g Art Major-Minnie Moose(by Bettor's Delight) [Funatthebeach 9g(Somebeachsomewhere), Major Moose 6h(Art Major), Miracle Moose 8g(Mach Three)]
Owners:: D W Eathorne, B W Eathorne, M D Lowe, A Kershaw, D Burrows, K J Webster, S Apes, M O'Connor, R P C Townsend
Breeder:: Mrs C J Whitelock, B J Whitelock
Comment:: OK 8th here last week from the same draw. Work to do to find Top 4 spot.

Starts 3

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $700

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

	Starts		Starts
All Weather	3	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	Distance	1
Favourite	0	2nd Favourite	1
Mobile	3	Standing	0
Left	3	Right	0
Fresh90	2	Fresh30	0

Race Starts (6 of 7)

8 of 10

12 Jul 24

Race 3

R Close

180 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/9

C C Arden

MR:1-57.2

56.3

12L

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,sound

MOOSE MOROWSKI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

2 of 5

26 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 7

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Franco Sheriff

MR:2-11.3

58.9

6 of 11

14 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 1

R Close

2 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

3/3

Queen Of Swords

MR:1-58.7

57.9

4.6L

Prkd,1x1,3bk 900,off,sound mid

MOOSE MOROWSKI - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close reported in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its last start on Friday.

5 of 12

12 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 1

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

2/2

Wallflower

MR:1-58.7

58.6

9.6L

6th,prkd 1800,dug in tn,bestd 150

MOOSE MOROWSKI - driver R Close reported that the gelding had hung throughout and will be recommending gear changes.

3 of 7

04 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 6

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR41 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Just Lou It

MR:2-04.7

58.7

2 of 4

21 Dec 23

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 1