NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 January
Meeting: FIRSTIES FRIDAY AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT (FIRSTIES FRIDAY AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 23/01/2026 at 11:29 am
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
TRACKSIDE DINING BACK FROM 27 FEB - BOOK NOW MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Majic N The Port: RD-Off, FD-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 11 b m Sundon-Lady Segil(by Earl) [Lavros Segil 15g(CR Commando), Speedy Lavros 13g(Muscles Yankee)]
- Owners:
- Miss L Shennan, P W Shennan
- Breeder:
- Lavros Lodge Ltd(Kypros Kotzikas)
- Comment:
- Tried hard after tough run at Ashburton. OK in sole mobile start. First4s hope.

Starts
25
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,606
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.82
Place Dividend
$0.31
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 25 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-28.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Harrison
15 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/7
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
1.3L
Slw,wd rear 1700,prkd,stuck on well
LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin.
R Harrison
204 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
14/14
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
5.2L
Brk,7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd top,outfin
LAVRA SEGIL - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
2YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Warrior Chief
MR:2-20.8
61.0
M Lewis
21 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
9/9
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-07.1
60.5
59L
Slw,7th inr,4-bk,drppd out,brk,gone
LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m and then broke losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
R Harrison
11 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
8/8
Brian Beatt
MR:2-04.5
61.5
7.8L
Trld,3-bk 1600,4-bk,failed to spark
M Lewis
3 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
11/11
Monarch Prince
MR:2-05.5
59.4
15L
Slow,9th,6bk inr,5bk 500,weakened
LAVRA SEGIL - weakened leaving the final bend.
M Lewis
13 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
14/14
Musclynn
MR:2-03.5
59.6
4.3L
8th inr,4-bk bell,off,fght on,blkd
LAVRA SEGIL - out of position at the start. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.
M Lewis
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
12/11
Spotlight
MR:2-06.6
60.0
33L
Wd,8th otr,chkd wd 850,effort told
LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Raced wide from the 800m. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
M Lewis
35 days
6th up
Up to R41 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
9/9
Randel Huston P
MR:2-03.4
59.1
11L
6th inr,1x1 bell,failed to quicken
LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Majestic Son-Aspiring Monarch(by Monarchy) [Royal Action 6m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- D P McHugh, P M Ellis
- Breeder:
- Mrs M Carson
- Comment:
- Not bad when he was near the speed on the Coast. First start at HQ. Place.

Starts
17
Wins
1
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$23,722
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.12
Place Dividend
$0.86
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 6 | Grass Wet | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Left | 17 | 1 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2) 3 1/2 lengths 3-12.4 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
2 days
10th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
4/4
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
3.7L
Trld the trip,held up,honest up inr
R Butt
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3/3
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
233L
Prkd,trld then brk 2300,distanced
CALL DUDLEY - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
R Butt
5 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
2/1
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
4.4L
Led,held ld,kickd,fght,run down 100
CALL DUDLEY - driver B Butt was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start.
B Orange
3 days
7th up
4YO G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
6/6
Bring On The Muscle
MR:1-58.5
60.0
6.6L
Trld-3-4bk inr,held up tn-150,fair
CALL DUDLEY - held up for a distance passing the 200m.
B Orange
52 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
71L
Blew the start badly,out of action
CALL DUDLEY - broke at the start losing all chance.
R Butt
15 days
5th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/4
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:2-05.0
59.5
8.7L
7th,3bk otr,up tn,1-paced mid
CALL DUDLEY - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Connections advised they would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.
R Butt
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
4.3L
4th,left prkd 1700,unable to stick
CALL DUDLEY - fractious prior to the start.
R Butt
7 days
3rd up
R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
1/1
Miles Away
MR:2-19.0
66.5
40L
Brk,wd,prkd,trld 1850,brk 400,done
CALL DUDLEY was fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Waterloo Sunset-Sure Nan(by Gee Whiz II)
- Owners:
- S K Swain, Mrs S J Swain
- Breeder:
- S K Swain
- Comment:
- Not happy at times on the Coast. 3 placings from 7 tries here. Don't ignore.

Starts
27
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$23,017
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.11
Place Dividend
$0.74
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 7 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Left | 27 | 1 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 2600m (U2) head 3-26.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Nairn
2 days
20th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
9/8
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
55L
Slw,10-9th,5bk otr,3wd cvr,gone 400
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the mare may be better suited to all weather tracks. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
P Nairn
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
7/7
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
44L
Brk badly start,never a hope after
SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
P Nairn
5 days
18th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/2
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
5.2L
4th,1x1 2000,up 3wd tn,fght on well
SOMETHING ELSE - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend and struck track markers.
R Butt
9 days
17th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
10/9
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
9.5L
Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted
R Butt
9 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/8
Dash Dosh
MR:2-00.0
58.5
6L
3bk inr,4bk 1300,off,held up,sound
SOMETHING ELSE - held up early in the run home.
P Nairn
13 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Good
4/4
Bodacious
MR:2-07.9
59.3
2.4L
Brk,rear,5-bk inr,held up,tidy mrks
SOMETHING ELSE - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
King Charles
MR:2-08.0
59.7
6th otr,4-bk,wd 1400,ld bell,gritty
SOMETHING ELSE - lay outwards when driver J Dunn activated gear early in the run home hampering outside runner.
P Nairn
10 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
8/8
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
1.1L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,ran on stoutly
SOMETHING ELSE - raced wide from the 800m.
P Nairn
10 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Pontiff
MR:2-06.1
59.8
7.3L
5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd 400,handy wd
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly and hung inwards leaving the final bend hampering inside runners.
John Dunn
12 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/5
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.0
58.9
12L
3-5bk inr,off 450,held up,imprvd wd
SOMETHING ELSE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up final bend.
- Breeding:
- 7 ch g Love You-Natives Brite Gem(by Britewell) [Natives Blazin Son 5g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- A A Thornton, Mrs M D McGirr, D J McGirr
- Breeder:
- Miss M J Eden
- Comment:
- Manners a real issue in two summer starts. Mobile may assist. Rough odds.

Starts
50
Wins
3
Seconds
9
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$53,558
Winning Stakes
$18,425
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 36 | 1 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 14 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 23 | 0 | 10 | Distance | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 9 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 41 | 3 | 15 |
| Left | 50 | 3 | 17 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
18 days
3rd up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
10/10
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
50L
Ld out then brk badly,out of action
NATIVES INFERNO - broke in the early stages losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 500m.
K Cameron
24 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
151L
Blew to bits early,out of business
NATIVES INFERNO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
K Cameron
219 days
1st up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5/5
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-01.0
60.0
8.9L
3rd inr,4-bk 1400,held up,sound mid
NATIVES INFERNO - held up final bend.
K Cameron
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Peaknmonkey
MR:2-02.8
58.7
3.9L
4th,prkd 1200,fght,gritty,peakd 100
K Cameron
7 days
4th up
Up to R41 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3/3
Randel Huston P
MR:2-03.4
59.1
7L
Wd,up prkd 1400,2nd 400,outkicked
K Cameron
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/5
Crown The Moment
MR:2-07.1
61.4
0.6L
Wd,made ld,attckd,mastered 100m out
K Cameron
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
14/14
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-05.7
60.9
11L
Wd,eased,rear inr,off,bt stragglers
K Cameron
114 days
1st up
R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11/11
Paris Prince
MR:2-09.0
61.6
8.1L
7th otr,5-bk 800,wd top,no pick-up
K Cameron
14 days
32nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3/2
Grettymac
MR:2-02.2
59.4
7.3L
6bk otr,sent 3wd,prkd 600,fght,fdd
NATIVES INFERNO - trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Majestic Son-Ngaire Margaret(by Sundon) [Love N The Port 8g(Love You), Whats N The Port 3g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- P Van der Velden, Mrs A Van der Velden, Miss J Vuglar, B M Thomas, Ms J Lang
- Breeder:
- K P Ussher, Mrs S E White
- Gear:
- RD-Off, FD-On
- Comment:
- Stable change after looking capable at times last year. Market your guide.

Starts
10
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$15,730
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.30
Place Dividend
$0.67
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Left | 10 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (5) 1 length 2-56 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Barclay
14 days
10th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
3/5
Gasherbrum
MR:2-11.6
62.1
25L
Parkd,brk 2000,4pegs,fading trn
MAJIC N THE PORT - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend.
M Williamson
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Majestic Me
MR:2-12.9
58.6
M Williamson
21 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3/3
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-05.6
3.8L
Wd,soon led,capturd,boxed on
MAJIC N THE PORT - raced wide early.
M Williamson
14 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/2
Hobbs
MR:2-04.5
61.0
0.9L
Pressd 2 lead,kickd,claimd late
M Williamson
7 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/2
Jay Bee Hill
MR:2-08.7
60.2
4th,parkd,led 400,too big
MAJIC N THE PORT - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
B Barclay
17 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Rangitata
MR:2-05.8
60.4
2L
3bk,1x1 bell,flat tyre 600,nice
MAJIC N THE PORT - driver B Barclay reported a sulky tyre had deflated near the 600m.
M Williamson
60 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS & R37 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
4/2
Mor Moonlight
MR:2-07.5
61.3
3.9L
Brk strt,bk,4pegs,no room strgt
MAJIC N THE PORT - broke at the start losing ground. Briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m. Held up leaving the final bend and throughout the run home. Driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners or activate the sliding blinds in consequence.
M Williamson
14 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
7/7
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-07.1
60.6
17L
8th inr,4-bk bell,flat 400,no spark
MAJIC N THE PORT - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.
J Cox
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4/2
Kashanova
MR:2-05.6
60.1
58L
Brk start,brk again in rear,no hope
MAJIC N THE PORT - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1400m losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Andover Hall-Miss Lovalot(by Love You) [Harold Smith 8g(Andover Hall), Kawhi 6g(Andover Hall)]
- Owners:
- Miss C F Smith, S M Smith, TD Bagrie Limited, P J Howlett
- Breeder:
- M P Smith, Mrs V E Smith, Miss C F Smith, S M Smith
- Comment:
- 2nd on both days at Richmond despite errors. Mobile big plus. On top.

Starts
13
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$25,969
Winning Stakes
$19,900
Win Dividend
$1.05
Place Dividend
$0.65
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 3 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 2 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 13 | 3 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
2 days
7th up
R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
1/1
Playoffs
MR:2-02.9
60.4
2L
Brk,6th,3bk otr,1x1,off,tried hard
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
R Harrison
8 days
6th up
R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
2/2
One Over Da Line
MR:2-03.5
58.6
1.1L
Brk,4th,to prkd 1100,fght hard str
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing ground. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Harrison
39 days
5th up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3/3
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
Brk,9th inr,6-bk,off,bold late (dq)
HOOF IT HAGRID - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays connections did not contest the protest and HOOF IT HAGRID was disqualified by Stewards.
John Dunn
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.2
59.6
15L
Cut breeze thru'out,rough/brk 250m
A false start was declared when HOOF IT HAGRID was fractious hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
John Dunn
9 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Judy J
MR:2-01.9
60.3
27L
Prkd,1x1 1600,prkd 600,faded back
HOOF IT HAGRID - trotted roughly near the 250m losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs rounding the first bend causing it to over-race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Gary Hall
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D
1900m
Good
1/1
Rachmaninov
MR:2-01.8
59.5
3rd,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,held well
R Harrison
161 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4/4
Snooowgood
MR:2-02.0
59.7
Parkd thrghout,led in,big
G Thornley
R35 to R52 FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-08.9
58.1
B Orange
R40 to R61 FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
The Present Maker
MR:2-08.3
60.5
S Hill
R36 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Dreams Pat
MR:2-05.7
59.8
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Majestic Son-Twelve Monkeys(by Monkey Bones) [Five Monkeys 6m(Master Glide), Peaknmonkey 7g(Peak)]
- Owner:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
- Comment:
- Blew to bits behind the mobile in Harness 5000. Nice 12 Dec win here. Place.

Starts
7
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$15,270
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$1.27
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 7 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-31.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
9 days
7th up
3YO C&G MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
Tarragindi
MR:1-56.4
60.0
57L
Brk 1600,always detachd after
MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Close
6 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Maroubra
MR:2-03.4
59.2
Gate spd,ld,set terms,held well
MAJESTIC MONKEY - hung outwards when leading for a distance passing the 700m. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
R Close
23 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
1/1
D J's Gamble
MR:2-10.6
60.8
1.4L
1x1,3-bk 950,wd 400,chased stoutly
R Close
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-09.7
60.0
R Close
46 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
4/4
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
0.3L
7th,4-bk inr 1700,off,late claim wd
R Close
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Prestigious
MR:2-08.2
59.4
5.3L
4th inr,4-bk 2050,off,fght well mid
R Close
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/6
Axel Rose
MR:2-06.7
58.8
10L
3-4pegs,off trn,made good ground
MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
R Close
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
8/9
Golden Solitaire
MR:2-05.9
59.2
10L
6th inr,5-bk 2000,held up,solid gap
MAJESTIC MONKEY - held up early in the run home. Driver R Close advised the gelding had lay inwards rounding the final bend.
R Close
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
John Spartan
MR:2-10.8
60.8
- Breeding:
- 8 b m Majestic Son-Tuinfro(by Sundon) [Silverlinings 10m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Dr P M A Burrows
- Breeder:
- S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Mrs P M A Burrows
- Comment:
- Not bad at Timaru after upset win at Motukarara. Can go well here. Blowout.

Starts
72
Wins
6
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$64,408
Winning Stakes
$35,750
Win Dividend
$1.02
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 44 | 3 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 28 | 3 | 2 | Grass Wet | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 30 | 3 | 5 | Distance | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Mobile | 29 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Left | 72 | 6 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G O'Reilly
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
10/11
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
8.9L
11th otr,6-bk bell,held up,solid wd
NOAH MAGNIFIC - held up early in the run home.
S O'Reilly
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
10/11
Silvester
MR:2-07.9
60.7
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,angled,too strong
S O'Reilly
13 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
8/8
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
14L
Brk start,12th gap,passed slows wd
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Driver S O'Reilly advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
G Thornley
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
11/12
Donna's Boy
MR:2-00.6
60.4
35L
3bk otr,4bk 800,4bk inr,flat,brk
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke near the 150m losing all chance.
G Thornley
252 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
14/14
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
8.9L
Ld out,3-bk 1700,off,bttld away gap
S Thornley
7 days
51st up
3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
6/6
Brianna
MR:2-14.8
59.7
9.8L
Brk,wd,brk 1650,12th,wd 800,ld,cght
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again leaving the crossing near the 1700m losing ground.
S Thornley
7 days
50th up
3YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
7/8
Swift Dream
MR:2-06.8
60.3
3.2L
Ld out,3-bk 1700,thru lane,bold fin
There was a further delay to the start after NOAH MAGNIFIC required a change of sulky after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre.
G Thornley
7 days
49th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
6/6
Brianna
MR:2-09.7
60.6
5.6L
Brk,9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,1x1,steady
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
G Thornley
5 days
48th up
R35 to R42 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Silverlinings
MR:2-08.1
61.1
6.3L
5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1800,outfinished