NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 19 September
Meeting: REIHI HOIHO RACE NIGHT (REIHI HOIHO RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 19/09/2025 at 08:55 am
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
MACCA LODGE NZ SIRES STAKES 3YO CLASSIQUE (MOB TROT) (Gr2)
$60,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Paramount Picture: FD-Off, BL-Off, HH-On, RD-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Father Patrick-Paramount Queen(by Love You) [Paramount Empress 6m(Muscle Hill), Paramount Legend 5h(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett, R Gimblett, Mrs R J Withey
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, G F Gimblett
- Gear:
- FD-Off, BL-Off, HH-On, RD-On
- Comment:
- Hauled in at Ashburton after leading. Broke 10 Sep trials. Seeking improvement.

Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$5,765
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.23
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
R Butt
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Habibti Pat
MR:2-03.5
58.7
R Butt
149 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
1/1
Golden Solitaire
MR:2-05.9
59.2
3.9L
Wd,ld 2100,set terms,kicked,cut dwn
R Butt
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Cracker Ricki
MR:2-11.6
58.3
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-02.5
58.2
5.7L
Thru,prkd 1600,fght,bested,fght
B Orange
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Waterloo Station
MR:2-02.1
58.6
24L
Rear,brk,3bk otr-1x1,up,brk 200
PARAMOUNT PICTURE - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke after 100m losing ground. Trotted roughly passing the 600m. Broke again in the run home losing all chance.
B Orange
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/2
A Hill Two Menny
MR:2-01.3
59.7
1.1L
5L off start,6-5bk otr,inr,off,flew
PARAMOUNT PICTURE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Held up final bend.
B Orange
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR47 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Love You Wilma
MR:2-04.0
59.0
N Purdon
NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-05.7
58.8
N Purdon
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Frazzled
MR:2-03.4
59.6
N Purdon
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Cyclone Zion W
MR:2-08.5
59.2
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Marcoola-Sophistication(by Earl) [Pearlspur 8m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- T Bell, T W McClenaghan, A S Bell, J Walls, K Ashworth, S G Bell
- Breeder:
- S G Bell, D L Williamson
- Comment:
- Adjusted quickly to racing in winter. Big 13L trial winner 03 Sep. Has claims.

Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,490
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$1.06
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 5 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 06/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 TROT 2600m (U1) 2 3/4 lengths 3-26.5 |
Race Starts
K Butt
R36 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
See No Evil
MR:2-05.9
59.6
K Butt
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1/1
Jordan Anne
MR:2-08.5
62.6
0.1L
4th,3wd,trld 1950,thru,almost
SNOOOWGOOD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2100m.
K Butt
21 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Birdy
MR:2-07.7
61.1
4th,3-bk inr 2200,prkd 700,powerful
K Butt
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2/4
See No Evil
MR:2-07.4
62.5
0.7L
Slw,12th,impr inr,off,wd cvr,strong
K Butt
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/5
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.2
58.8
156L
Brk start & soon after,out of play
SNOOOWGOOD - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of co-trainers B & T White.
K Butt
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2/2
Son E
MR:2-09.7
60.3
Blew to bits early,pulled up
SNOOOWGOOD - checked by a breaking runner after 150m and broke losing all chance.
K Butt
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-09.3
58.1
K Butt
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Axel Rose
MR:2-09.9
59.8
K Butt
Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Katelin
MR:2-18.8
61.5
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Tactical Landing-Lough Neagh(by Sundon) [Arboe 14m(Love You), Awapuni 8m(Andover Hall), Ballyronan 15m(Love You), Bourbon Girl 11m(Sam Bourbon), Jay Pe De 12g(Love You), Le Reveur 13g(Love You), Lough Beg 21m(CR Commando), Te Rapa 6g(Andover Hall), Torquay Street 4m(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- B J Smith, P H Smith, Griffins Syndicate, Bev Williamson
- Breeder:
- B J Smith
- Comment:
- Grabbed after working hard here 05 Sep. On mobile debut. Strong prospect.

Starts
2
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$10,730
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.75
Place Dividend
$1.45
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (4) 2 lengths 3-07.7 |
Race Starts
N Williamson
33 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/2
Dash Dosh
MR:2-03.0
59.6
0.3L
7th,4bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld,fght,hdd
P Williamson
R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
Isobel
MR:2-09.2
59.3
B Williamson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Majic N The Port
MR:2-05.8
60.4
Wide,soon parkd,led in,big
RANGITATA - raced wide early.
K Bublitz
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
What's The Whisper
MR:2-15.7
63.1
K Bublitz
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Have A Little Faith
MR:2-09.6
60.3
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Royal Aspirations-Uramao(by Sundon) [Missalyssa 10m(Monarchy), Miss Gracie 5m(Royal Aspirations)]
- Owners:
- W M Pitches, Mrs B A Pitches
- Breeder:
- W M Pitches
- Comment:
- Figured it all out this time in & good mobile practice 08 Aug. Top 3/4 claims.

Starts
8
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$18,517
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$0.40
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Kurow NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-27.5 | |
| 08/25 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 neck 3-08.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
14 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
1/2
Moa Mojito
MR:2-06.2
60.4
Prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,ld,just held
S Thornley
9 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Stuarts Buller Boy
MR:2-08.4
58.4
Ld out,dictated,kicked 500,too easy
S Thornley
287 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
6/6
Navy Hill
MR:2-03.6
60.4
2.2L
Trld-3bk inr,off tn,chased well
MISS MELANIE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.
S Thornley
19 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
6/6
Atlantic City
MR:2-02.5
59.0
45L
Soon 3bk inr,rough & fading by tn
MISS MELANIE - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Weakened final bend.
B Orange
142 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10/10
Knowing Me
MR:2-11.5
63.3
12L
Brk,dist 13th,6bk inr-otr,battld
MISS MELANIE - broke at the start losing ground.
A Faulks
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Knowing Me
MR:2-08.7
60.0
A Faulks
7 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/8
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-03.6
61.7
77L
Brk on dispatch,distant after
MISS MELANIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Trainer A Faulks advised he would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.
A Faulks
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/5
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-04.0
60.3
23L
5th,3bk inr 1000,detachd 700,flat
A Faulks
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/5
Queen Kizen
MR:2-06.3
60.8
6.6L
5th,3bk inr,off tn,one-paced mid
MISS MELANIE - driver A Faulks was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
TROT Stand
2170m
Good
King Reactor
MR:2-29.0
66.0
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Volstead-Liberty City(by The Pres) [American Muscle 6m(Muscle Mass), Empire City 4m(Volstead), Kings Choice 2g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Breeder:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Comment:
- Taking on older rivals recently, so forgive 7th 05 Sep. Adds to good field.

Starts
9
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$61,377
Winning Stakes
$45,066
Win Dividend
$0.83
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 3 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 2 | 2 | Standing | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 9 | 3 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Williamson
35 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/2
Brett's Mate
MR:2-03.9
57.9
4.4L
6th,3bk otr 950,off tn,1-paced wd
ATLANTIC CITY - when questioned regarding the performance both driver B Williamson and trainer P Williamson advised they were not disappointed considering the filly was racing against more experienced opposition.
B Williamson
42 days
3rd up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
It's So Easy
MR:2-01.4
59.7
0.3L
Prkd,ld 1200,green,fght,nabbd 50
ATLANTIC CITY - raced greenly when leading passing the 1100m.
R May
28 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Bullit Train
MR:2-04.6
59.6
10th,4bk otr 1900,swoopd tn,classy
K Bublitz
R46 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Tarragindi
MR:2-11.1
60.3
B Williamson
175 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/6
Rogue Hero
MR:2-01.0
60.1
8.8L
4-5-6bk otr,3wd cvr 700,wd,steady
ATLANTIC CITY - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.
B Williamson
14 days
5th up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/5
Habibti Pat
MR:2-01.9
58.7
9L
Ld,trld 1500,flat 350,felt pinch
B Williamson
21 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Meant To Be
MR:2-02.7
60.6
9L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,plain in
ATLANTIC CITY - hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.
B Williamson
7 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
1/1
Frazzled
MR:2-02.5
59.0
Workd to ld,set terms,held on best
ATLANTIC CITY - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.
B Williamson
21 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Tarragindi
MR:2-01.9
59.4
Gate spd,ld 1700,trld,ld,held best
- Breeding:
- 3 b f What The Hill-Gogirl Bromac(by Dream Vacation)
- Owner:
- Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Strong 3rd up in the grades here 05 Sep. Smart in the autumn. Danger.

Starts
15
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$103,062
Winning Stakes
$62,000
Win Dividend
$1.71
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 4 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 14 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 10 | 3 | 4 | Right | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
118 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
0.5L
Soon 3bk otr,3-4wd tn,smart,close
YA RITE DARL - raced wide early.
John Dunn
R40 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Mystic Max
MR:2-09.0
60.0
P Ferguson
8 days
5th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
5/5
Meant To Be
MR:2-01.9
59.3
2.8L
5th inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr,4w,fght gap
YA RITE DARL - checked by a breaking runner near the 500m.
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
2/2
Frazzled
MR:2-00.7
59.0
2.2L
Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1450,off,strong fin
T Williams
6 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2700m
Good
3/3
Meant To Be
MR:2-02.1
59.9
3.7L
Slw,4th,3bk inr 2300,4-bk,sound inr
YA RITE DARL - broke in the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners. Held up rounding the final bend.
Z Butcher
8 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Slushy
5/5
Frazzled
MR:1-59.3
57.7
Soon ld,set terms,kicked clr,too gd
YA RITE DARL - shifted out when leading racing through the front straight to receive the bell before being corrected back down to the marker line.
John Dunn
133 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/4
Meant To Be
MR:2-01.0
59.4
29L
Brk badly at dispatch,out of action
YA RITE DARL - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.
J J Dunn
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Matty A
MR:2-08.2
60.0
Z Butcher
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Hillbilly
MR:2-13.8
61.1
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Father Patrick-Habibti Ivy(by Love You) [The Ivy League 5m(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- Julie Maghzal, Sasha Maghzal
- Breeder:
- Julie Maghzal
- Comment:
- Slightly off the boil in autumn. Good trial win 10 Sept though. A key contender.

Starts
10
Wins
5
Seconds
0
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$137,467
Winning Stakes
$111,188
Win Dividend
$0.93
Place Dividend
$1.10
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 5 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 5 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Favourite | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 10 | 5 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 5 | 1 | Right | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Freya
MR:2-03.5
58.7
B Orange
8 days
4th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
3/3
Meant To Be
MR:2-01.9
59.3
6.7L
Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1450,trld,brk 475m
HABIBTI PAT - raced wide early. Broke near the 500m checking outside and trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/1
Frazzled
MR:2-00.7
59.0
3.5L
Wd cvr,into ld 1450,dictated,cut bk
HABIBTI PAT - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home.
B Orange
6 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2700m
Good
5/4
Meant To Be
MR:2-02.1
59.9
1.5L
Eased,wd cvr 10th 500,wdr,bold fin
HABIBTI PAT - pre-race warmed.
M White
141 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Slushy
1/1
Ya Rite Darl
MR:1-59.3
57.7
39L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
HABIBTI PAT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.
M White
R39 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Hillbilly
MR:2-05.6
59.1
M White
R43 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Slushy
Light O Love
MR:2-22.6
64.6
B Orange
14 days
6th up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Frazzled
MR:2-01.9
58.7
Gate spd,ld 1550,kickd,too classy
HABIBTI PAT - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.