NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 1

J R Dunn

18 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

11/12

Lord Mudrick

MR:1-58.5

57.8

63L

8th otr,4-bk,under pressure 800 out

SIR MONTY - weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

6 of 8

14 May 25

Race 5

J R Dunn

108 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Didjashoutthebar

MR:2-01.4

59.4

1x1,3bk otr 800,waitd tn,imprvd mid

SIR MONTY - held up final bend.

8 of 11

26 Jan 25

Methven

Race 4

S Thornley

7 days

25th up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1609m

Dead

10/9

Big Mama Morris

MR:2-01.1

60.4

12L

Nice trip otr,4th top,never ran on

A false start was declared when SIR MONTY broke in the score up and shifted outwards checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

10 of 13

19 Jan 25

Marlb HRC

Race 4

S Thornley

2 days

24th up

R35 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

11/11

Ha'penny

MR:2-02.5

60.3

7.7L

Gate spd,ld-3bk,held up tn,plggd

SIR MONTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 550m.

12 of 13

17 Jan 25

Marlb HRC

Race 4

S Thornley

26 days

23rd up

R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

8/8

Avenger

MR:2-03.3

60.4

22L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,urgd tn,wiltd

6 of 13

22 Dec 24

Race 9

J R Dunn

7 days

22nd up

3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

11/12

My Ten Guitars

MR:1-59.7

57.9

4.7L

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,tried hard wd

10 of 14

15 Dec 24

Race 4

R May

11 days

21st up

3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

1950m

Good

9/9

Hey Tonight

MR:2-03.3

60.9

6.9L

Soon 5bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced

8 of 12

04 Dec 24

Race 8

R Harrison

4 days

20th up

3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-00.5

60.6

7.4L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,held up,fair

SIR MONTY - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning. Miss Harrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after she failed to activate the hopple shorteners. Miss Harrison will also be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which she drove in the run home.

2 of 12

30 Nov 24

Akaroa

Race 4

S Thornley

6 days

19th up

4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

11/12

Don Juan

MR:2-09.0

59.9

1.4L

Soon ld,set terms,fght,cght,fght

13 of 14

24 Nov 24

Banks Pen

Race 8

R Harrison

16 days

18th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

13/13

Scarlett's Legacy

MR:2-03.2

60.9

125L

3wd,lockd wheels 1800,no hope

HOPE FOR LOVE - the carrier strap came adrift after 100m. This gear was inspected and found to be secured and in previously good condition. Locked wheels with SIR MONTY which lay inwards entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

052903

Okiwi Bay

R38

Front

Matthew Williamson

Brad Mowbray, Leeston

Breeding:: 4 b m Art Major-Warp Speed(by Mach Three) [Bottle Rock 9g(Betterthancheddar), Doctors Creek 12g(Falcon Seelster), Myidealson 11g(American Ideal)]
Owners:: R J Crossen, B K Mowbray, Mrs M J Mowbray
Breeder:: P J Gleeson
Comment:: Tenacious effort to secure 3rd here, 13 June. Should be prominent from this draw

Starts 33

Wins 3

Seconds 4

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $37,439

Winning Stakes $16,500

Win Dividend $1.48

Place Dividend $1.05

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	31	3	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	2	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	13	1	2	Distance	16	1	2
Favourite	1	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	1	0
Mobile	32	3	7	Standing	1	0	0
Left	33	3	7	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/24 Gore NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1/2 length 2-08.3
	02/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2400m (13) 1/2 neck 2-57.8
	04/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. P 1980m (4) 2 lengths 2-26.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 11

13 Jun 25

Race 6

M Williamson

12 days

13th up

4YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/8

Toby Tom B

MR:2-01.3

57.1

2.9L

Soon prkd,no cvr,dug in bravely

14 of 14

01 Jun 25

Race 4

R Harrison

16 days

12th up

4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

7/7

Times Are A Changin

MR:1-59.0

58.1

15L

Wd cvr,prkd,3-bk 1450,no pick-up wd

OKIWI BAY - raced wide early.

9 of 11

16 May 25

Race 5

M Williamson

9 days

11th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/8

Beach Day

MR:1-58.5

56.7

6.2L

3-5bk inr,off rear 550,tight,sound

OKIWI BAY - over-raced middle stages. Held up late in the run home.

2 of 6

07 May 25

Race 2

M Williamson

10 days

10th up

4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/2

Lily's A Star

MR:2-01.0

59.3

1.2L

6th,3bk otr,to inr tn,held up,smart

OKIWI BAY - over-raced early stages. Lay inwards at various stages throughout. Held up early in the run home.

5 of 9

27 Apr 25

Race 1

M Williamson

8 days

9th up

Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

7/7

Midnight Babe

MR:1-58.6

57.4

3.2L

Bk otr,angld trn,tidy fin wide

10 of 13

19 Apr 25

Race 3

M Williamson

10 days

8th up

4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

9/8

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-00.7

59.4

11L

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd wd

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver S Ottley struck the sulky wheel of OKIWI BAY approaching the 1250m. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

1 of 10

09 Apr 25

Race 4

R Harrison

14 days

7th up

4YO+ Mares R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/8

Enya Franco

MR:1-59.2

60.8

7th otr,3-bk bell,3 &4w top,ran clr

OKIWI BAY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had been racing better than its form suggested, adding he had changed the shoes and the horse had been suited by the strong tempo of the race.

9 of 9

26 Mar 25

Race 3

S Tomlinson

10 days

6th up

4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/5

Jazzy Styx

MR:1-59.9

56.9

5.1L

Trld-3bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

OKIWI BAY - connections advised the mare has been treated for a cold since last racing. Held up early in the run home.

10 of 12

16 Mar 25

Banks Pen

Race 1

S Tomlinson

11 days

5th up

4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

9/8

Jose Quivera

MR:2-06.7

59.1

8.9L

8th otr,5-bk 1250,wd cvr,no pick-up

2 of 8

05 Mar 25

Oamaru

Race 1

R Harrison

5 days

4th up

R41 to R43 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

4/5

Destiny's Dream

MR:2-00.6

57.8

Soon parkd,keen,1x1 bell,nice bid

OKIWI BAY - cast both front shoes during the running.

783454

King Arthur

R35

Front

Robbie Close

Joseph Gray, West Melton

Breeding:: 10 b g Auckland Reactor-Gold Return(by Armbro Operative) [Airpark Lightning 7m(Sir Lincoln), Father Frank 12g(Real Desire), No Gee Ess Tee 9m(Bettor's Delight), Shes Watching 8m(He's Watching)]
Owners:: J M Gray, D O'Neill
Breeder:: P Yesberg
Comment:: Mastered late here, 13 June and stuck prior after also being headed. Consistent.

Starts 127

Wins 6

Seconds 21

Thirds 11

Lifetime Stakes $97,560

Winning Stakes $31,900

Win Dividend $0.39

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	89	6	24	All Weather Slushy	6	2	2
Grass	38	0	8	Grass Wet	11	0	1
Course	68	6	19	Distance	69	4	21
Favourite	11	0	6	2nd Favourite	12	2	3
Mobile	122	6	32	Standing	5	0	0
Left	127	6	32	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	7	0	0	Fresh30	8	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 (Last 10)

4 of 10

13 Jun 25

Race 1

A Sharpe

5 days

32nd up

5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV.D

1980m

Good

5/5

Almighty Clever

MR:2-03.0

57.9

1.7L

Gate spd,ld 1550,askd,fght,cght 100

5 of 11

08 Jun 25

Race 2

S Iremonger

7 days

31st up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

3/3

Betterthandiva

MR:1-59.7

60.3

2.5L

Prkd,ld 1700,claimed top,fght well

4 of 13

01 Jun 25

Race 1

S Iremonger

53 days

30th up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

8/8

Lord Mudrick

MR:1-58.5

57.8

4.7L

Prkd,4bk inr 1900,3bk,blkd,fght inr

KING ARTHUR - held up early in the run home.

09 Apr 25

Race 1

D Roberts

14 days

29th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/4

Onwardsandupwards

MR:2-02.1

59.3

0.5L

Sped to ld,eyed bell,hdd,came again

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 27 May that KING ARTHUR has had its hocks treated since last racing.

8 of 10

26 Mar 25

Race 7

J Young-Grant

7 days

28th up

4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

3/5

Enya Franco

MR:2-01.6

58.7

3.5L

Eased,5bk inr,off tn,imprvd from bk

KING ARTHUR - over-raced middle stages.

7 of 11

19 Mar 25

Race 6

J Young-Grant

19 days

27th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/2

Almighty Clever

MR:1-57.9

59.6

11L

1x1,3-bk 950,wd cvr 600,lacked dash

3 of 13

28 Feb 25

Race 2

S Iremonger

3 days

26th up

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

1980m

Fast

12/8

Toby Tom B

MR:1-57.6

59.5

Trld-3bk inr,off 350,imprvd in mid

2 of 5

25 Feb 25

Race 2

J Young-Grant

11 days

25th up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/2

The Highlander

MR:1-59.5

58.6

0.9L

Gate spd,ld 1600,joind,hdd,fght

9 of 14

14 Feb 25

Race 11

J Young-Grant

5 days

24th up

R35 to R42 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-00.1

59.3

5.6L

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,held up,ok inr

KING ARTHUR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

5 of 13

09 Feb 25

Hororata

Race 4

J Young-Grant

9 days

23rd up

R35 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

5/6

Star Magic

MR:2-00.4

59.9

3.2L

Wd,made ld 1200,swamped 200m out

501076

Belmont Valor

R36

Front

Gemma Thornley(J)

Donna Williamson, Aylesbury

Breeding:: 6 b g Always B Miki-Belmont Fire(by Courage Under Fire) [Belmont Diva 7m(Art Major), Belmont Inferno 5m(Art Major), Belmont Major 8g(Art Major)]
Owners:: D L Williamson, J P A Nevin
Breeder:: D L Williamson
Comment:: Broke when mounting a bid, 8 June. Tricky alley but better than recent. Blow-out

Starts 25

Wins 2

Seconds 1

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $16,030

Winning Stakes $8,800

Win Dividend $0.60

Place Dividend $0.64

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	21	2	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	4	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	16	2	3	Distance	18	2	3
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	0
Mobile	21	2	2	Standing	4	0	1
Left	25	2	3	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) neck 2-31.2
	04/25 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 11

08 Jun 25

Race 2

G Thornley

42 days

24th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

11/11

Betterthandiva

MR:1-59.7

60.3

2.6L

6th inr,4-bk 1700,3-bk top,bold,brk

BELMONT VALOR - lay in and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Paced roughly and broke passing the 50m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Returned to the stabling area with blood present in a nostril. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination confirmed the gelding was not a bleeder.

5 of 6

21 May 25

TRIAL

Race 5

G Thornley

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Brandi Snapp

MR:2-02.5

58.7

7 of 10

27 Apr 25

Race 11

G Thornley

12 days

23rd up

5YO+ R36 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

8/8

Flying For Me

MR:2-01.5

59.0

16L

Eased,rear otr,never a live threat

10 of 12

15 Apr 25

Race 6

G Thornley

6 days

22nd up

Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand

2000m

Good

6/8

Changeforthebeta

MR:2-02.7

58.3

Slow,6bk otr,3wd 600,steady wdst

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

1 of 9

09 Apr 25

Race 3

G Thornley

7 days

21st up

Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/6

Motor Mouth

MR:1-59.9

58.1

Nice sit otr,peeled,chopped ldrs bk

BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards and struck the sulky wheel of FAST ACE when shifting outwards near the 200m despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had over-raced at its last start and been held up in the middle stages of the run home. Ms Williamson added the horse had also benefited from a gear change and receiving an economical run tonight.

10 of 11

02 Apr 25

Timaru

Race 4

G Thornley

14 days

20th up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2100m

Dead

8/9

Interpol

MR:2-04.8

59.9

8.2L

9th pegs,rear tn,never clear,forget

BELMONT VALOR - held up middle stages of the run home.

5 of 10

19 Mar 25

Race 8

G Thornley

22 days

19th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/6

Taumutu Lad

MR:1-59.7

57.6

3.1L

Trld,3-bk 1600,bttld solidly on inr

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages.

5 of 10

25 Feb 25

Race 4

C D Thornley

3 days

18th up

Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

My Ten Guitars

MR:1-58.3

58.4

2.9L

3bk otr,to 3bk inr tn,off,sound inr

BELMONT VALOR - lay inwards early in the run home briefly making contact with HE'S A BAY despite the efforts of driver C Thornley.

10 of 14

22 Feb 25

Race 10

C D Thornley

6 days

17th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

13/12

Okiwi Bay

MR:1-59.2

59.2

8.5L

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

7 of 13

16 Feb 25

Banks Pen

Race 8

C D Thornley

23 days

16th up

Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand

2170m

Good

12/12

Archie

MR:2-10.1

59.8

6.7L

10th otr,wd 1300,prkd,rough,outfin

BELMONT VALOR - began awkwardly. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

201605

Bronski

R41

Front

Craig Thornley

Donna Williamson, Aylesbury

Breeding:: 4 br g Bettor's Delight-Return To Gold(by Armbro Operative) [Bettor Be Gold 11g(Bettor's Delight), Generally Outspoken 14m(Mach Three), Khal Drogo 9g(Sportswriter), Machs Gold 10h(Mach Three), Missinmemate 12g(Grinfromeartoear), Rocknreturn 6m(A Rocknroll Dance), Spellbound 8m(Art Major)]
Owners:: S G Bell, S D Gill
Breeder:: S G Bell, D L Williamson
Comment:: Mixed efforts of late but off the unruly today and can fill a drum with his best

Starts 11

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $7,530

Winning Stakes $4,400

Win Dividend $1.20

Place Dividend $0.89

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	10	1	1	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	1	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	8	1	1	Distance	8	1	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	10	1	1	Standing	1	0	0
Left	11	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (U2) 2 3/4 lengths 2-28.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 9

08 Jun 25

Race 10

C D Thornley

42 days

6th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

8/8

Stephs Boy

MR:1-59.0

57.2

11L

9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 450,steady gap

BRONSKI - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

6 of 6

21 May 25

TRIAL

Race 5

C D Thornley

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Brandi Snapp

MR:2-02.5

58.7

10 of 10

27 Apr 25

Race 1

C D Thornley

12 days

5th up

4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

6/8

Waterholes Road

MR:2-00.6

56.8

47L

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,btn700m,atr.fib.

BRONSKI - trainer D Williamson was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified anti choke device which was fitted prior to the start. Weakened from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Thornley was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

6 of 14

15 Apr 25

Race 4

C D Thornley

6 days

4th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

8/8

Chal Vee Power

MR:2-02.4

59.4

1.3L

6-8bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fght gamely

BRONSKI - raced wide from the 1500m.

1 of 7

09 Apr 25

Race 7

C D Thornley

7 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

D'Cash

MR:2-00.4

59.4

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,breezed on by

BRONSKI - paced roughly rounding the first bend.

11 of 11

02 Apr 25

Timaru

Race 2

C D Thornley

14 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE

2100m

Dead

4/4

Esmeralda

MR:2-05.0

59.7

81L

Blew the score-up badly,not a hope

BRONSKI - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

2 of 8

19 Mar 25

Race 2

C D Thornley

241 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/6

Ambleside Drive

MR:2-00.6

58.1

1.2L

Trld,3-bk 1350,thru 200,chased best

BRONSKI - broke in the score up losing ground before settling and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5 of 6

13 Mar 25

TRIAL

Race 11

C D Thornley

R40 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Spirit Of Anarchy

MR:2-05.2

58.6

5 of 5

26 Feb 25

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 3

C D Thornley

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Desert Dancer

MR:2-03.4

56.7

UNPL

15 Feb 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 5

NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Waikaka

62.9

3470X0

Hit The Beach

R35

Front

Colin DeFilippi

Danni Alfeld, Lincoln

Breeding:: 7 b g Somebeachsomewhere-Hit The Spot(by Bettor's Delight) [Gandalf 5g(Captaintreacherous), Paytons Rock 6g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: Miss D S Alfeld, Mrs C Alfeld
Breeder:: Long House Holdings Ltd
Comment:: Less than 6L from winner first-up for new campaign. Draw doesn't help chances.

Starts 53

Wins 2

Seconds 3

Thirds 9

Lifetime Stakes $37,476

Winning Stakes $11,550

Win Dividend $0.19

Place Dividend $0.64

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	45	1	12	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	8	1	0	Grass Wet	2	0	0
Course	32	0	11	Distance	34	1	11
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	8	1	4
Mobile	46	2	11	Standing	7	0	1
Left	53	2	12	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	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 (Last 10)

10 of 11

08 Jun 25

Race 2

C DeFilippi

273 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

9/9

Betterthandiva

MR:1-59.7

60.3

5.8L

5th otr,3-bk 1350,off,whacked away

4 of 4

28 May 25

TRIAL

Race 4

R Alfeld

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Our Shangri Lana

MR:2-00.9

58.6

10 of 14

08 Sep 24

Methven

Race 7

O Thornley

14 days

12th up

4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

2300m

Good

10/7

Kaysans Rock

MR:2-06.6

59.0

14L

Soon prkd,1x1 1100,off,1-paced

HIT THE BEACH - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

7 of 11

25 Aug 24

Race 11

R Alfeld

7 days

11th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/5

Judine

MR:2-05.3

59.1

1.2L

3bk inr,waited,tried hard up inr

HIT THE BEACH - driver R Alfeld admitted 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Alfeld's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (2 days).

4 of 9

18 Aug 24

Kurow

Race 6

O Thornley

14 days

10th up

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

2600m

Easy

8/8

Playing With Stars

MR:2-04.3

57.2

10L

4th,soon parkd,shffld mid,widr,hndy

3 of 11

04 Aug 24

Race 2

C DeFilippi

9 days

9th up

4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/3

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-00.5

59.3

4.3L

5th,prkd,1x1 1100,off 400,solid mid

11 of 14

26 Jul 24

Race 10

C DeFilippi

5 days

8th up

4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/5

Lord Mudrick

MR:2-02.1

63.0

5.5L

4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,clr tn,battld

8 of 11

21 Jul 24

Race 1

C DeFilippi

7 days

7th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

2/2

Big Mama Morris

MR:1-59.4

59.7

5.5L

5bk otr,3wd,chkd,postd,4bk,honest

HIT THE BEACH - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m losing ground. Held up final bend.

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).

096564

The Bettor Major

R40

Front

John Dunn

Brad Mowbray, Leeston

Breeding:: 5 b g Art Major-Glenisthebettor(by Bettor's Delight) [Nickel And Dime 3g(Captain Crunch)]
Owners:: R J Crossen, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
Breeder:: R G Anderson, M J Stevens
Comment:: Sound after racing midfield, 13 June. Poor swing in draws for this; needs luck.

Starts 44

Wins 3

Seconds 2

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $39,266

Winning Stakes $22,550

Win Dividend $0.51

Place Dividend $0.60

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	38	3	5	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	6	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	17	0	4	Distance	26	1	4
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	0
Mobile	43	3	5	Standing	1	0	0
Left	44	3	5	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
	03/24 Rangiora MR40 to MR45 with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (U1) head 2-29.8
	11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (1) 3/4 length 2-56.9
	11/24 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-19.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11

13 Jun 25

Race 6

J R Dunn

12 days

23rd up

4YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

10/10

Toby Tom B

MR:2-01.3

57.1

3.6L

3bk otr the trip,off tn,tidy mid-wd

6 of 14

01 Jun 25

Race 4

M Williamson

88 days

22nd up

4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

9/10

Times Are A Changin

MR:1-59.0

58.1

3.1L

5th pegs,3-bk,off,bttld away wd out

NOT OVER - raced wide early and middle stages. Locked wheels briefly with THE BETTOR MAJOR near the 250m.

2 of 4

27 May 25

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 8

M Williamson

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Who's Your Dragon

MR:2-13.0

58.7

5 of 8

05 Mar 25

Oamaru

Race 1

S Tomlinson

8 days

21st up

R41 to R43 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

6/6

Destiny's Dream

MR:2-00.6

57.8

6.4L

Last,3w,parkd bell,fght fairly

6 of 10

25 Feb 25

Race 4

S Tomlinson

3 days

20th up

Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/4

My Ten Guitars

MR:1-58.3

58.4

4.6L

4-5bk inr,rear otr 600,warmd up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 650m.

9 of 12

22 Feb 25

Race 4

J R Dunn

8 days

19th up

4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

10/10

Doctor Tim

MR:1-54.9

57.5

9.3L

4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,whacked away

THE BETTOR MAJOR - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

14 of 14

14 Feb 25

Race 2

S Tomlinson

14 days

18th up

3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

14/14

Shard De Arch

MR:1-57.5

57.3

84L

Missed scoreup,distanced after

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7 of 10

31 Jan 25

Race 9

M Williamson

9 days

17th up

3YO+ R39 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Kairaki Delight

MR:1-57.3

57.8

8.5L

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,bt slows inr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - trainer B Mowbray was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Raced wide early.

6 of 7

22 Jan 25

Forbury Pk

Race 5

M Williamson

31 days

16th up

R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

7/7

Biggles

MR:2-02.2

57.4

16L

Soon brk,bk otr,last,batld up innr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

7 of 8

15 Jan 25

TRIAL

Race 9

T Williams

R36 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Major Hipster

MR:2-08.6

57.0

053979

Raknruin

R35

Front

John Morrison

John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 4 b m Sweet Lou-Raksdeal(by Western Ideal) [Rakanellie 8m(Mach Three), Rakanotta 7m(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owner:: B J Fahy
Breeder:: B J Fahy
Gear:: P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On
Comment:: Now with J Morrison after notching 4 southern wins. Seeking first course placing

Starts 43

Wins 4

Seconds 2

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $52,576

Winning Stakes $25,850

Win Dividend $0.56

Place Dividend $0.42

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	40	4	5	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	3	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	4	0	0	Distance	5	0	0
Favourite	5	1	2	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	43	4	5	Standing	0	0	0
Left	43	4	5	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	2	0	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1/2 length 1-57.2
	04/24 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (10) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.9
	10/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 3-03
	11/24 Invcargill 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2200m (9) 1 length 2-44.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 7

10 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 9

J Morrison

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Easy

Magician

MR:2-07.6

58.7

9 of 9

27 Apr 25

Race 1

B Barclay

3 days

23rd up

Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

9/9

Midnight Babe

MR:1-58.6

57.4

7.6L

Soon parkd,loomd 400,fadd strgt

7 of 11

24 Apr 25

Race 2

B Barclay

7 days

22nd up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

4/5

Ten Da Touch

MR:2-00.6

59.0

3.9L

Parkd,1x1 bell,steady in mid

RAKNRUIN - held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home.

9 of 14

17 Apr 25

Winton

Race 1

S Thornley

7 days

21st up

4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/5

Chezz Dale

MR:1-57.3

59.2

15L

Pressd 2 lead,capturd 450,folded

RAKNRUIN - weakened final bend.

3 of 11

10 Apr 25

Wairio

Race 1

B Barclay

7 days

20th up

R35 to R37 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

1/3

Hazer

MR:2-00.4

58.9

2.6L

Trail thrghout,solid up lane

5 of 8

03 Apr 25

Race 6

B Barclay

4 days

19th up

R36 to R45 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

6/5

Durrant

MR:2-01.0

59.4

2.7L

5pegs,inside runs,steady

RAKNRUIN - held up leaving the final bend.

12 of 13

30 Mar 25

Wyndham

Race 1

C Dalgety

15 days

18th up

3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

2/1

Mack Pack

MR:2-01.8

59.7

9.4L

Bk otr,3w,postd 1200,fght,fadd

RAKNRUIN - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m.

7 of 10

15 Mar 25

Wyndham

Race 3

B Barclay

7 days

17th up

3YO+ R39 to R47 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

9/7

Midnight Babe

MR:1-58.5

58.3

6.8L

Trail,soon 3bk,fair up innr

2 of 13

08 Mar 25

Nth Sthlnd

Race 4

B Barclay

9 days

16th up

R35 to R39, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Slushy

1/1

Ultimate Weapon

MR:2-03.2

59.6

1.8L

Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase

BETTER BE WATCHING - lay in leaving the final bend contacting and racing inside a track marker. Unable to obtain clear racing room throughout the run home. Locked sulky wheels with RAKNRUIN passing the 20m.

3 of 11

27 Feb 25

Winton

Race 3

B Barclay

11 days

15th up

R38 to R41 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

3/2

Dare Devil

MR:1-58.2

57.9

1.2L

Mid-bk otr,drag up trn,tidy fin wid

351703

Waterholes Road

R40

10 (2nd row)

Front

Sheree Tomlinson

Bruce Negus, Burnham

Breeding:: 4 b g Sky Major-Em Ay(by Rob Roy Mattgregor)
Owners:: B R Negus, Miss D L Negus
Breeder:: B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Comment:: Fought hard without all favours last week. Should receive cushy trip; keep safe.

Starts 25

Wins 2

Seconds 0

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $18,588

Winning Stakes $12,100

Win Dividend $1.45

Place Dividend $0.88

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	22	2	2	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	3	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	11	1	2	Distance	14	2	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	19	2	2	Standing	6	0	0
Left	25	2	2	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR43 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-29.9
	04/25 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (2) nose 2-30

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 10

15 Jun 25

Race 1

B Hadley

9 days

13th up

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

1980m

Good

8/10

Gliding High

MR:2-00.4

57.2

3.1L

Wd,4-bk otr 1600,imp mid,blkd,stout

12 of 14

06 Jun 25

Race 9

C DeFilippi

33 days

12th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Slushy

14/13

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-01.3

58.1

11L

Wd,easd,6bk inr,5bk tn,battld

7 of 8

04 May 25

Race 2

S Tomlinson

7 days

11th up

3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

7/7

Blue Rock Dancer

MR:2-02.4

59.5

5.3L

Brk start,tacked on,rear,bt two mid

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

1 of 10

27 Apr 25

Race 1

S Tomlinson

12 days

10th up

4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

8/6

Anytime At All

MR:2-00.6

56.8

Gun run mrks,thru lane,did best inr

5 of 7

15 Apr 25

Race 1

N Munro

6 days

9th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/6

Gliding High

MR:2-08.1

57.1

1.8L

Soon trld,waited,thru,steady inr

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver N Munro advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

09 Apr 25

Race 1

J Buckland-Stevens

7 days

8th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

7/7

Onwardsandupwards

MR:2-02.1

59.3

0.5L

Lobbed trail,thru lane,strong bid

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver J Buckland-Stevens admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mrs Buckland-Stevens' Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 21 May 2025 (6 weeks).

6 of 11

02 Apr 25

Timaru

Race 4

S Tomlinson

7 days

7th up

4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE

2100m

Dead

9/8

Interpol

MR:2-04.8

59.9

5.3L

6th otr,swept to ld 1400,gunned dwn

8 of 10

26 Mar 25

Race 5

S Tomlinson

7 days

6th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

9/9

Sacetas

MR:1-54.3

56.2

12L

Eased,6-5bk otr,last tn,bt slows

WATERHOLES ROAD - over-raced shortly after the start and despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson contacted the sulky wheel of DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home.

7 of 8

19 Mar 25

Race 1

J Buckland-Stevens

10 days

5th up

R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Ann Sophie

MR:2-01.4

60.3

6.2L

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,held up,ran on wd

WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.

12 of 13

09 Mar 25

Reefton

Race 4