NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 21 August
Meeting: 'ROAD TO THE CUP STARTS HERE' RACE NIGHT ('ROAD TO THE CUP STARTS NOW' RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 21/08/2026 at 21:36 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
NZB - FOAL INSURANCE 2YO MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 2YO, WITH COND., 1980m
For 2yo pacing colts & geldings with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Akula: BL-On, Fanfare: SL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 2 br c Bettor's Delight-Imagine Me(by Dream Away(USA)) [Delightful Image 13m(Bettor's Delight), Picture Me 9g(Bettor's Delight), Think About Me 11g(Christian Cullen), True Image 4g(Captain Crunch)]
- Owners:
- B A Smith, Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd, K J Cummings, S J Baylis, Mrs L N Ayers, G A Ayers, D P Fahey, D J Wyatt, R W Syme, G E Dickey, R Woodcock, R T Murdoch, Ms J M Banks
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Will take plenty from going close on debut last week. Drawn to play a part.
Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$2,170
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.50
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
C Dalgety
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Flying Holme
MR:1-57.8
57.1
0.2L
Prkd,up,ld 1200,kickd well,jst cght
THE VISIONARY - over-raced for a distance rounding the first bend.
C Dalgety
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Carrera Benicio
MR:2-04.2
59.6
A Drake
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Faith Not Fear
MR:1-59.8
57.2
C Dalgety
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Livingthekiwidream
MR:2-00.6
56.9
C Dalgety
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Fanfare
MR:2-02.6
57.7
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Lazarus-Callmemaybe(by Artsplace) [Bettor Call Me 8h(Bettor's Delight), Captain Hokey 4m(Captain Crunch), Waterfront 5m(Downbytheseaside), Zlato 6g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Qualified at latest attempt 11 Aug. Likely to improve with the outing. First4s.
Race Starts
B Williamson
MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Bella Mae
MR:2-11.4
60.4
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Always B Miki-Miss Moonlite Shadow(by Christian Cullen) [Captain Moonlight 4g(Always B Miki), Carolina Moon 8m(Mach Three), Mr Sharkey 12g(Four Starzzz Shark), Ranger Bomb 9g(Sportswriter), Schweinsteiger 11g(Falcon Seelster), Teddy Baker 7g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
- Owners:
- K D Straight, Mrs B A Straight, B P Scully, Mrs J A Scully, Mrs B M Armstrong, N R Armstrong, P J Howlett
- Breeder:
- Mrs D E Behrns
- Comment:
- Blasted over the last 200m for 05 Aug qualifying success. A major player.
Race Starts
John Dunn
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Aardie's Statement
MR:2-04.3
60.3
John Dunn
MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Fanfare
MR:2-10.1
62.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Bettor's Delight-Dance With Stars(by Art Major) [Desert Dancer 4g(Always B Miki)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Small Car World Ltd, R J Magness, P I Baken, R W Todd
- Breeder:
- T R Barron
- Comment:
- Nice 1/2L winner in 29 Jul qualifier & made up plenty late 11 Aug trial. Danger.
Race Starts
R Close
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Aardie's Ideal
MR:2-03.2
57.3
B Orange
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Make Mamma Proud
MR:2-05.5
58.7
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Captaintreacherous-Imaginary Bet(by Bettor's Delight) [Captains Mistress 4m(Captaintreacherous), Cullens Bet 10m(Christian Cullen), Durrant 8g(Art Major), Gemma Mac 9m(Art Major), Magician 5g(Captaintreacherous), Merlin 6h(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- D M Dunford, M D Dunford
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Full brother to Captains Mistress & won 3 of 5 public runs. Right in this.
Race Starts
H Cullen
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Tattooed Lady
MR:1-59.8
57.2
B Orange
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Chilli Gold
MR:2-06.6
58.9
B Orange
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Layton David
MR:2-03.7
58.1
- Breeding:
- 2 bl c Bettor's Delight-Adore To Our Dreams(by Christian Cullen) [Adhara 9m(Bettor's Delight), Adored Dreamer 5m(Always B Miki), Akuta 7g(Bettor's Delight), Arista 4g(Bettor's Delight), Aroda 6h(Art Major), Avana 8m(Bettor's Delight), Fulfil The Dream 10m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- N40 Racing Pty Limited, Miss K A Butt
- Breeder:
- P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Gets another wide draw after just an outing on debut 10 Jul. Tough ask.
Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$263
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
K Butt
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
8/8
Joey Arden
MR:2-01.6
57.5
7.9L
Eased,5bk inr 1200,4bk otr,ok mid
K Butt
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Nikolai Ray
MR:2-02.8
57.7
J Cox
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Fanfare
MR:2-02.6
57.7
J Cox
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Salazar
MR:2-08.7
60.1
- Breeding:
- 2 br g King Of Swing-Ovaride(by Mach Three) [Achiever 11m(Bettor's Delight), Minstrel 9g(Rocknroll Hanover), Over The Top 6g(Sweet Lou), Rollova 10g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, Miss P M Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt, R D Butt
- Breeder:
- Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, Miss P M Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt
- Gear:
- SL-Off
- Comment:
- Two good 2nds at trials since doing a job in early 2026. Quinellas/trifectas.
Starts
4
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,620
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.33
Place Dividend
$0.53
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/26 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (4) head 2-05 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Queen Lizzy
MR:2-02.1
56.4
B Barclay
10 days
4th up
2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
3/3
Chiggsy
MR:1-54.7
58.9
21L
Gt spd,led,trail,flat turn,folded
FANFARE - weakened over the concluding stages.
B Barclay
6 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1/1
Guess What
MR:1-58.3
57.0
Gt spd,led thrghout,kept giving
John Dunn
36 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Chiggsy
MR:1-59.7
57.0
0.2L
Gate spd,ld 1750,fght,just nabbd
R Butt
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Roger That
MR:2-00.8
57.5
2.4L
Trld,brk 1700,3rd,off tn,game chase
FANFARE - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the colt had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
R Butt
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Tour Party
MR:2-02.6
57.7
R Butt
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Volare
MR:2-05.0
58.4
R Butt
MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Fantabulous
MR:2-10.1
62.0