NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 9

R May

7 days

36th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

2/3

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

6bk otr,3wd cvr 600,warmd up wdst

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued a warning. Shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner over the concluding stages. Mr May was also issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

4 of 13

07 Jul 24

Race 8

J R Dunn

14 days

35th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/3

Beaudiene Quick Step

MR:1-59.3

59.8

1.2L

4-6bk otr,4-5wd 450,gritty wd

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced four wide from the 500m.

7 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 9

B Hope

7 days

34th up

3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

6/6

Ideal Chevron

MR:2-01.2

58.1

3.9L

5th,1x1,3bk otr 700,held up,unlucky

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - held up final bend. Shifted outwards near the 120m and contacted UCANTHANDLETHETRUTH which broke briefly. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 28 June up to and including 14 July 2024 (5 days).

9 of 12

16 Jun 24

Race 9

H Sail

9 days

33rd up

4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/5

Acento

MR:1-59.4

58.5

6.7L

4-5bk otr,wd cvr tn,held up,sound

3 of 8

07 Jun 24

Race 8

B Hope

5 days

32nd up

3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

8/7

Shards Matrix

MR:2-00.3

56.9

4.6L

5bk inr,3-4bk otr,held up,zippy inr

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages. Shifted inwards near the 300m and struck the sulky wheel of WOLF OF WALL STREET. Driver B Hope was issued a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful there had been no consequential effects.

2 of 12

02 Jun 24

Race 9

B Hope

16 days

31st up

4YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

8/6

Cee Who's Bettor

MR:1-58.7

59.7

3.8L

Eased,4bk inr,waitd,handy up inr

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - out of position at the start. Driver B Hope was issued a warning.

890706

Rotten Rodden

R35

Front

Jack Harrington(J)

Jack Harrington, Swannanoa

Breeding:: 4 b g Bettor's Delight-Caballo Blanco(by Christian Cullen) [Scruffy 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs A R Pearce, D J Pearce, Stallions Syndicate, M P O'Connor, P J Witsey
Breeder:: Mrs E M Sloan, A R Sloan, S E Mortimer, K B Eddy
Comment:: Received no luck in the running last week, Likely improver from handy draw.

Starts 26

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $13,735

Winning Stakes $5,500

Win Dividend $0.14

Place Dividend $0.33

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	19	0	3	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	7	1	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	8	0	0	Distance	9	1	0
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	6	1	1
Mobile	22	1	3	Standing	4	0	0
Left	26	1	3	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	2	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/24 Rivertn TC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR43 MOB. PACE 1940m (4) 3 1/2 lengths 2-41.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 8

14 Jul 24

Race 1

S Manawatu

7 days

16th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

7/7

Foveaux Gambler

MR:2-00.3

57.3

6.6L

3bk inr,cartd bk 700-500,off,sound

ROTTEN RODDEN - hampered by a weakening runner when over-racing for a distance passing the 800m.

12 of 13

07 Jul 24

Race 8

R Close

14 days

15th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

12/12

Beaudiene Quick Step

MR:1-59.3

59.8

15L

Trld the trip,urgd 400,faded out

ROTTEN RODDEN - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 2

B Orange

14 days

14th up

3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

6/7

Millwood Goddess

MR:2-02.7

58.6

11L

5th,up,ld-trld 1800,fading by 400

ROTTEN RODDEN - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

11 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 11

B Orange

10 days

13th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Star Magic

MR:2-01.8

60.0

6.7L

Soon trld,held up tn,plain up inr

ROTTEN RODDEN - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort.

9 of 12

30 May 24

Race 3

B Orange

7 days

12th up

4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/5

Black Mach

MR:1-59.6

57.4

8.5L

Trld-3-4bk inr,off,held up,1-paced

ROTTEN RODDEN - held up leaving the final bend.

8 of 12

23 May 24

Race 3

S Payne

64 days

11th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Good

11/10

Black Mach

MR:1-59.6

56.9

8.5L

Eased,4bk inr 1400,fair thru inr

ROTTEN RODDEN - over-raced middle stages.

773242

Hit The Beach

R36

Front

Colin DeFilippi

Danni Alfeld, Lincoln

Breeding:: 6 b g Somebeachsomewhere-Hit The Spot(by Bettor's Delight) [Gandalf 4g(Captaintreacherous), Paytons Rock 5g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: Miss D S Alfeld, Mrs C Alfeld
Breeder:: Long House Holdings Ltd
Comment:: Racing in career best form of late. Another sweet draw. Stick with him. Each-Way

Starts 46

Wins 2

Seconds 3

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $34,574

Winning Stakes $11,550

Win Dividend $0.22

Place Dividend $0.68

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	39	1	11	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	7	1	0	Grass Wet	2	0	0
Course	28	0	10	Distance	30	1	10
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	7	1	4
Mobile	39	2	10	Standing	7	0	1
Left	46	2	11	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 Methven NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 1609m (1) nose 2-03.3
	11/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 3 1/4 lengths 2-34.4

Race Starts (6 of 13)

2 of 14

14 Jul 24

Race 6

O Thornley

14 days

6th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Easy

2/1

Hi Hopes

MR:1-58.9

57.6

Trld-3bk inr,angld off tn,smart mid

4 of 13

30 Jun 24

Race 7

C DeFilippi

7 days

5th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/2

Sir Monty

MR:2-02.1

58.4

4.6L

4-5bk inr,4bk otr 600,held up,tidy

HIT THE BEACH - held up final bend. Driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 5 July up to and including 12 July 2024 (2 days).

2 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 2

C DeFilippi

7 days

4th up

3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

3/2

Millwood Goddess

MR:2-02.7

58.6

0.2L

6th,1x1,prkd,trld 400,very brave

HIT THE BEACH - driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3 of 14

16 Jun 24

Race 4

C DeFilippi

7 days

3rd up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/3

Don Juan

MR:1-59.6

57.6

4.6L

1x1,4bk otr 800,angld tn,imprvd mid

7 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 11

R Alfeld

17 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Star Magic

MR:2-01.8

60.0

4.1L

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 800,3wd 350,steady

HIT THE BEACH - driver R Alfeld was warned for the manner in which he drove after 200m when crowding an inside runner.

7 of 12

23 May 24

Race 3

O Thornley

128 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Good

8/8

Black Mach

MR:1-59.6

56.9

4bk otr,5bk 900,wdst rear tn,steady

699148

Sweet Spirit

R36

Front

Samantha Ottley

Michael House, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 5 b m Sweet Lou-Major Spirit(by Art Major) [Fourth Amendment 6g(American Ideal), Spirit Of Waiheke 3f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:: Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:: Forced to go back from draw 14jul but was doing best work late. Keep safe today.

Starts 40

Wins 3

Seconds 3

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $36,687

Winning Stakes $20,075

Win Dividend $0.74

Place Dividend $0.48

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	34	3	3	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	6	0	2	Grass Wet	3	0	2
Course	17	1	0	Distance	22	2	3
Favourite	4	1	1	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	33	3	3	Standing	7	0	2
Left	40	3	5	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/23 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-30.2
	01/24 Roxburgh R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2180m (8) 1/2 length 2-43.2
	06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D 1980m (2) 1 length 2-32.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

S Ottley

7 days

37th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

4/4

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

2.8L

Eased,4bk inr,off 700,sound inr

SWEET SPIRIT - out of position at the start. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning. Held up final bend.

4 of 10

07 Jul 24

Race 7

R Close

14 days

36th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/8

Westar Molly

MR:1-59.8

57.6

2.3L

Trld-3bk inr,1x1 800,waitd,tidy inr

SWEET SPIRIT - held up final bend and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1 of 10

23 Jun 24

Race 1

A Sharpe

14 days

35th up

4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D

1980m

Slushy

8/8

Santanna Mach

MR:2-03.7

57.5

1x1,prkd 1300,to trl 350,off,smart

9 of 11

09 Jun 24

Race 6

W House

7 days

34th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Oh Micky

MR:1-57.2

57.7

10L

3-4bk inr,battling tn,no pick-up

9 of 12

02 Jun 24

Race 9

W House

10 days

33rd up

4YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

9/9

Cee Who's Bettor

MR:1-58.7

59.7

10L

3bk otr,3wd,prkd-3bk,fair wdst

6 of 11

23 May 24

Race 4

S Thornley

4 days

32nd up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

11/11

Follow Your Dream

MR:2-01.2

56.9

3.8L

3-4bk inr,held up tn,handy up inr

SWEET SPIRIT - held up rounding the final bend.

X70009

Penny Weight

R39

Front

Craig Thornley

Ben Waldron, Ashburton

Breeding:: 5 br m Prodigal Seelster-Annabelle Me(by In The Pocket) [Bella Bambina 16m(Falcon Seelster), Croupier 11m(Bettor's Delight), Money Honey 8m(Bettor's Delight), Pit Boss 13g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: R D Nevill, Corner Shop Syndicate, Who's Drivin Syndicate, Mrs A J Hunt
Breeder:: F J Price, Mrs K V Price
Comment:: Just struggling to recapture her best form. Gets in well on ratings. Upset hopes

Starts 13

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $9,185

Winning Stakes $5,500

Win Dividend $0.30

Place Dividend $0.26

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	3	0	0	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	10	1	1	Grass Wet	3	0	0
Course	1	0	0	Distance	7	0	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	1	0
Mobile	6	0	0	Standing	7	1	1
Left	13	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/23 Methven NON-WINNERS PACE 2400m (10) 1/2 head 3-14.4

Race Starts (6 of 18)

9 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 6

J Cox

42 days

5th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

6/7

Amaretto Franco

MR:1-59.5

58.2

11L

1x1,3wd,prkd,1x1,held up,no zip

1 of 6

11 Jun 24

TRIAL

Race 3

B Waldron

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Mighty Flying Lou

MR:2-05.4

58.2

10 of 12

12 May 24

Race 8

J Cox

28 days

4th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand

2400m

Good

12/12

Shepherds Delight

MR:2-02.0

58.9

24L

Slow,6bk inr,chkd,4bk,held up,plain

PENNY WEIGHT - hampered near the 1200m. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Weakened early in the run home.

3 of 5

07 May 24

TRIAL

Race 6

B Waldron

NON-WINNERS SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Tact Teena

MR:2-04.4

56.8

4 of 6

30 Apr 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 8

J Morrison

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Maren Franco

MR:2-07.8

57.0

12 of 13

14 Apr 24

Methven

Race 8

J Cox

13 days

3rd up

4YO+ R39 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

13/13

Betterwithbling

MR:2-08.7

62.1

26L

Led,brk 2000,6bk otr,rear tn,battld

PENNY WEIGHT - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

648307

Wriggles Rufus

R35

Front

Blair Orange

Michael House, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 7 br g Mr Feelgood-Romanee Rufus(by Young Rufus)
Owners:: K R Hyslop, M P Wrigley
Breeder:: K R Hyslop
Comment:: Not receiving his fair share of luck lately. Does pop up on occasion. Tri/First4

Starts 93

Wins 2

Seconds 10

Thirds 14

Lifetime Stakes $57,494

Winning Stakes $9,900

Win Dividend $0.41

Place Dividend $0.83

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	72	1	21	All Weather Slushy	6	1	1
Grass	21	1	3	Grass Wet	4	0	2
Course	29	1	7	Distance	59	1	18
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	0	1
Mobile	93	2	24	Standing	0	0	0
Left	93	2	24	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	6	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/22 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2450m (7) 1/2 head 3-16.2
	07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-28.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

W House

14 days

82nd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

6/7

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

2.6L

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 1200,held up,sound

ABSOLUTE DYNAMITE - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home. Briefly locked wheels with WRIGGLES RUFUS over the concluding stages.

12 of 13

30 Jun 24

Race 7

W House

7 days

81st up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/6

Sir Monty

MR:2-02.1

58.4

12L

Trld,3bk inr,cartd bk 600,honest

WRIGGLES RUFUS - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 700m.

3 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 2

W House

7 days

80th up

3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

4/4

Millwood Goddess

MR:2-02.7

58.6

2.8L

4bk inr,4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,tidy

8 of 14

16 Jun 24

Race 4

W House

7 days

79th up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Don Juan

MR:1-59.6

57.6

6-7bk otr,thru mid tn,honest mid

WRIGGLES RUFUS - raced wide early.

4 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 11

W House

7 days

78th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Star Magic

MR:2-01.8

60.0

3.2L

3wd,prkd,1x1 800,3rd tn,tried hard

WRIGGLES RUFUS - crowded by an outside runner after 200m. Raced wide early.

6 of 12

02 Jun 24

Race 11

W House

16 days

77th up

4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

8/8

Finders Keepers

MR:2-01.3

57.8

4.2L

5-6bk inr,waited tn,imprvd in gaps

WRIGGLES RUFUS - held up early in the run home.

78X009

King Arthur

R35

Front

Hayden Douglas(J)

Joseph Gray, West Melton

Breeding:: 9 b g Auckland Reactor-Gold Return(by Armbro Operative) [Airpark Lightning 6m(Sir Lincoln), Father Frank 11g(Real Desire), No Gee Ess Tee 8m(Bettor's Delight), Shes Watching 7m(He's Watching)]
Owners:: J M Gray, D O'Neill
Breeder:: P Yesberg
Comment:: Gave some cheek before tiring 14Jul. Fitness peaking. Nice place record on track

Starts 98

Wins 6

Seconds 17

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $79,545

Winning Stakes $31,900

Win Dividend $0.50

Place Dividend $0.89

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	67	6	16	All Weather Slushy	5	2	1
Grass	31	0	7	Grass Wet	10	0	1
Course	52	6	13	Distance	51	4	14
Favourite	10	0	6	2nd Favourite	10	2	3
Mobile	93	6	23	Standing	5	0	0
Left	98	6	23	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	7	0	0	Fresh30	6	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3 lengths 2-26.1
	07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE JU 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.6
	07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 3-17.3
	07/23 NZ Metro 5YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN 2600m (1) head 3-16
	07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 3/4 length 2-26.3
	10/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-27.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

9 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

M Williamson

7 days

3rd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

7/6

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

3-4bk otr,sent 3wd 700,urgd,steady

KING ARTHUR - placed in restricted room by an outside runner racing into the first bend. Raced wide from the 700m. Hung inwards early in the run home.

10 of 13

07 Jul 24

Race 8

M Williamson

7 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/6

Beaudiene Quick Step

MR:1-59.3

59.8

3.7L

Soon ld,set terms,urgd 400,wilted

10 of 13

30 Jun 24

Race 7

M Williamson

95 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

12/10

Sir Monty

MR:2-02.1

58.4

9.3L

Urgd,ld,trld 1800,cartd bk,sound

KING ARTHUR - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 700m.

8 of 11

27 Mar 24

Race 8

M Williamson

7 days

61st up

5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

10/8

Sarasota Sunset

MR:2-00.4

57.2

6.5L

Eased,4bk inr 1200,offered little

KING ARTHUR - weakened final bend.

7 of 13

20 Mar 24

Race 7

M Williamson

20 days

60th up

5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

2/2

Bondi Lustre

MR:2-03.2

57.8

6.2L

Thru,held ld,hdd 700,fght,tired tn

9 of 14

29 Feb 24

Race 7

J Gray

5 days

59th up

3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

8/8

What A Minx

MR:2-02.2

59.0

6.2L

5-6bk inr,5bk otr,flat 400,2nd wind

908784

Bono Brown

R35

Front

Sam Thornley(J)

Fiona Baigent, Templeton

Breeding:: 8 b g Bettor's Delight-Kacie's A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin) [Major Moneymaker 4g(Art Major)]
Owners:: Miss F M Baigent, R W Curtin Jnr
Breeder:: K J Austin
Comment:: Improved showing last start, albeit with all favours. Seeking similar to feature

Starts 65

Wins 1

Seconds 2

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $23,419

Winning Stakes $6,600

Win Dividend $0.21

Place Dividend $0.56

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	40	0	4	All Weather Slushy	4	0	0
Grass	25	1	1	Grass Wet	8	0	0
Course	16	0	0	Distance	26	1	2
Favourite	1	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	1
Mobile	51	1	5	Standing	14	0	0
Left	65	1	5	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	2	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/24 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) head 2-40.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

S Thornley

7 days

22nd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

10/9

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

1.4L

Trld the trip,waitd,imprvd in gaps

8 of 10

07 Jul 24

Race 4

S Thornley

7 days

21st up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

10/10

Magician

MR:1-57.7

57.7

15L

Urgd,trld,3bk inr 800,held up,plain

7 of 13

30 Jun 24

Race 7

S Tomlinson

7 days

20th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

13/13

Sir Monty

MR:2-02.1

58.4

6.3L

4-3bk otr,4bk 800,3wd cvr,earnest

8 of 9

23 Jun 24

Race 2

S Tomlinson

14 days

19th up

3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

9/9

Millwood Goddess

MR:2-02.7

58.6

11L

3-5-4bk inr,3bk otr,whackd away mid

BONO BROWN - over-raced middle stages.

13 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 11

S Tomlinson

21 days

18th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

14/14

Star Magic

MR:2-01.8

60.0

8.7L

Soon 5bk inr,3bk tn,no dash inr

9 of 10

19 May 24

Rangiora

Race 11

S Thornley

7 days

17th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

9/9

Sargent Best

MR:2-05.3

58.9

7.3L

4-5-6bk inr,5bk otr,bt slows mid

47790X

Hes Santas Excuse

R35

Front

Kimberly Butt

Warren Stapleton, Rakaia

Breeding:: 6 br g Net Ten EOM-Whats Your Excuse(by Live Or Die) [Gettheexcusebookout 13g(Lis Mara), Mudslinger Monty 4g(Net Ten EOM), Thisexcusebetterbeit 9m(Bettor's Delight), Whata Excuse 12g(McArdle)]
Owners:: J W Cox, Otahuhu Club Syndicate, Prebbleton Penguins Syndicate, Mrs J T Nicholas, Miss K D Cox, K C Oddy, M C Markham, S R Lee
Breeder:: O Haines, Mrs I K Haines
Comment:: Trainer change since last presented at the races. Market your best guide.

Starts 69

Wins 3

Seconds 10

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $48,254

Winning Stakes $13,475

Win Dividend $0.31

Place Dividend $0.83

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	49	2	12	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	20	1	6	Grass Wet	7	1	3
Course	22	0	8	Distance	32	0	9
Favourite	6	0	3	2nd Favourite	9	1	1
Mobile	69	3	18	Standing	0	0	0
Left	69	3	18	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	1	0	0	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/22 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) nose 1-57.6
	12/22 Forbury Pk R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-58.3
	04/23 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 head 3-18

Race Starts (6 of 10)

10 of 14

07 Jan 24

Banks Pen

Race 5

K Butt

9 days

69th up

R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

11/10

Hey Tonight

MR:2-03.0

57.8

8.7L

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,felt pinch

9 of 14

29 Dec 23

Banks Pen

Race 8

K Butt

8 days

68th up

3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

9/8

Big Mama Morris

MR:2-03.9

59.1

14L

3wd,6bk otr,last otr tn,steady wd

7 of 14

21 Dec 23

Race 7

K Butt

8 days

67th up

3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

9/9

Lizzie Richter

MR:2-00.9

59.1

12L

3bk otr,sent 3wd 500,honest mid

7 of 14

13 Dec 23

Oamaru

Race 9

J Cox

5 days

66th up

R35 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/3

Not Over

MR:2-06.3

61.2

5.4L

Deep pegs,hld up trn,solid late

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Cox advised the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence.

4 of 13

08 Dec 23

Forbury Pk

Race 7

J Cox

12 days

65th up

R35 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

3/3

Flo Motion

MR:2-02.5

62.4

Wd,parkd,1x1,peeld 500,

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - raced wide early.

5 of 14

26 Nov 23

Banks Pen

Race 8

J Cox

16 days

64th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

10/10

Betterwithbling

MR:2-04.6

59.2

3.3L

5bk inr,gaps inr tn,imprvd inr

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.

9X7557

Big Mama Morris

R37

10 (2nd row)

Front

Sheree Tomlinson

Amber Lethaby, West Melton

Breeding:: 7 b m Big Jim(USA)-Dorothy Morris(by In The Pocket) [Mini Dot Morris 10m(Big Jim(USA))]
Owner:: Go With The Flo Syndicate
Breeder:: Est D A Law, Miss J A Law
Comment:: Did it tough last start & it told. Soft trip on offer. Well worth a look. E/W.

Starts 60

Wins 4

Seconds 7

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $48,639

Winning Stakes $22,275

Win Dividend $0.72

Place Dividend $0.73

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	39	2	9	All Weather Slushy	3	0	1
Grass	21	2	2	Grass Wet	5	2	0
Course	23	1	6	Distance	34	3	7
Favourite	2	2	0	2nd Favourite	2	0	0
Mobile	60	4	11	Standing	0	0	0
Left	60	4	11	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	0	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 3/4 length 3-17
	05/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2000m (12) nose 2-28.6
	09/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-39.2
	12/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) head 2-34.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

7 of 13

07 Jul 24

Race 8

S O'Reilly

7 days

4th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/5

Beaudiene Quick Step

MR:1-59.3

59.8

3.1L

3wd cvr,prkd 1200,up,ld tn,swampd

BIG MAMA MORRIS - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1350m.

5 of 13

30 Jun 24

Race 7

S O'Reilly

14 days

3rd up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

5/5

Sir Monty

MR:2-02.1

58.4

4.7L

3-4bk inr,3bk otr 700,tight,honest

5 of 10

16 Jun 24

Race 5

S O'Reilly

7 days

2nd up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/9

Fernz Goldy

MR:1-58.3

58.6

2.3L

5bk otr,wd rear tn,got going wdst

7 of 11

09 Jun 24

Race 6

S O'Reilly

114 days

1st up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Oh Micky

MR:1-57.2

57.7

9.5L

4-5bk inr,asked tn,2nd wind up inr

BIG MAMA MORRIS - hung inwards and struck several track markers rounding the final bend.

7 of 12

29 May 24

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 13

A Lethaby

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Buckskin

MR:2-07.3

57.5

9 of 9

16 Feb 24

Race 10

S O'Reilly

12 days

36th up

R35 to R42 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

7/8

Ron McKinley

MR:2-02.7

58.0

7.5L

Prkd,1x1 1300,off tn,no extra str

907695

Fast Ace

R35

11 (2nd row)

Front

Ross Cameron

Ross Cameron, Coes Ford

Breeding:: 7 b g Gold Ace-Fast Winger(by Wingspread) [Almost A Christian 18g(Courage Under Fire), Armbro Winger 19g(Armbro Operative), Bettathanfast 8g(Betterthancheddar), Don't Pass I'm Fast 11m(Art Official), Fast Official 12m(Art Official), Fastroundtown 17g(Courage Under Fire), Mach Winger 13g(Mach Three), Move Heaven Andearth 20m(Christian Cullen), Still Laughin 15m(Live Or Die), Valour Under Fire 16m(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:: R E Cameron, Mrs H Cameron
Breeder:: R C Beale, Mrs M M Beale
Comment:: Much improved effort here last week without all favours. Could be over the odds.

Starts 61

Wins 1

Seconds 5

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $27,179

Winning Stakes $4,400

Win Dividend $0.04

Place Dividend $0.65

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	46	1	7	All Weather Slushy	4	0	0
Grass	15	0	1	Grass Wet	3	0	0
Course	31	1	5	Distance	35	1	3
Favourite	2	1	0	2nd Favourite	2	0	1
Mobile	59	1	8	Standing	2	0	0
Left	61	1	8	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	1	Fresh30	5	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) nose 2-26.3

Race Starts (6 of 13)

5 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

R Cameron

9 days

45th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

9/10

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

1.9L

1x1-3bk otr,prkd 1200,fght,peakd

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for the manner he drove racing into the first bend when shifting inwards placing KING ARTHUR in restricted room. Mr Cameron was also warned for striking a wheel when shifting ground outwards near the 1400m. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

9 of 12

05 Jul 24

Race 9

R Cameron

65 days

44th up

3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

12/12

Black Mach

MR:1-59.9

56.3

13L

6bk otr-inr,held up 5bk tn,sound

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

5 of 5

26 Jun 24

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 6

R Cameron

R35 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Poetry In Motion

MR:2-03.0

58.0

6 of 10

01 May 24

Race 5

R Cameron

5 days

43rd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

10/10

Ideal Chevron

MR:2-00.8

59.0

3.1L

5th,3-4-5bk otr,held up tn,imprvd

FAST ACE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 200m.

7 of 12

26 Apr 24

Race 11

R Cameron

15 days

42nd up

3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

11/11

Playing With Stars

MR:2-01.4

60.2

7.4L

Eased,4-6bk inr,3wd cvr rear,sound

FAST ACE - had to be steadied when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1100m.

10 of 14

11 Apr 24

Race 9