NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

TRIAL

Race 4

B Orange

NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Beaudiene Hunter

MR:2-01.9

57.5

1 of 8

29 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 4

H Cullen

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Sabala

MR:2-03.1

59.2

Revolution

MR50

Front

Colin DeFilippi

Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield

Breeding:: 3 bl g Courage Under Fire-Paddy Me(by Art Major)
Owners:: Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend
Breeder:: Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend, M R DeFilippi
Comment:: Qualified early last year. Handy trials this time in. Combos claims.

First Start

Race Starts (3)

2 of 9

14 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 8

C DeFilippi

NON-WINNERS MR42 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Sandy Shore

MR:2-06.2

56.9

1 of 5

06 Aug 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 8

C DeFilippi

NON-WINNERS PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Magistrate

MR:2-08.0

57.3

2 of 3

08 Feb 23

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 3

Katie Cox

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

Spirit Of Anarchy

MR:2-00.7

57.4

4209

Melton Enforcer

MR48

Front

Sam Thornley(J)

Ken Barron, West Melton

Breeding:: 4 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Shards Echo(by Changeover) [Soho Whisper 7m(Art Major), Van Shard 5g(Art Major)]
Owners:: Mrs A R Pearce, D J Pearce
Breeder:: Mrs D E Smith, C M Smith, N J Van Schaik
Comment:: Overraced and faded out here 28 Jun. Useful in late May. Multiples best.

Starts 4

Wins 0

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $3,905

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.73

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

Race Starts (5)

9 of 9

28 Jun 24

Race 1

B Orange

14 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Trump Card

MR:1-59.3

56.2

15L

Soon trld,keen,thru,showed little

MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had failed to settle with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

10 of 10

14 Jun 24

Race 10

S Thornley

15 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

3/4

Magician

MR:2-01.0

58.2

31L

Gate spd,up,ld 1300,no peace,gone

MELTON ENFORCER - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised although the gelding had worked hard through the early stages to obtain the lead he was disappointed with the effort after being able to gain some respite through the middle stages.

2 of 12

30 May 24

Race 2

B Orange

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/5

Ragazzo Major

MR:1-57.6

57.7

0.1L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,almost

4 of 9

23 May 24

Race 10

B Orange

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/4

Dynasty

MR:2-00.3

56.7

3bk otr,1x1 1200,off tn,tried hard

1 of 5

07 May 24

TRIAL

Race 3

B Orange

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Lizzie Shelby

MR:2-02.0

58.7

3X75

Jay R Tolkien

MR48

Front

Jonny Cox

Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Locharburn-Cheyenne Princess(by Badlands Hanover) [Bender 7g(Sunshine Beach), Chemmy 5m(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:: K K Chapman, J R Chapman
Breeder:: K K Chapman, J R Chapman
Gear:: P-Off, BL-On
Comment:: Mid-race move didn't pay off 26 Jul. Still building his fitness. Rough claims.

Starts 3

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $1,968

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.60

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

Race Starts (6)

5 of 8

26 Jul 24

Race 6

J Cox

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-01.1

59.5

7.3L

3bk otr,up,ld 1100,hdd tn,wilted

JAY R TOLKIEN - over-raced early stages.

7 of 9

19 Jul 24

Race 1

B Orange

141 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Wuhan

MR:2-00.7

58.3

6.3L

1x1,3bk otr 900,3wd tn,no punch

JAY R TOLKIEN - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding was unable to make ground due to the tempo of the race.

4 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Orange

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Louretta

MR:2-00.5

58.5

4 of 7

03 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

C Dalgety

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Captain Christian

MR:2-03.0

59.7

3 of 9

29 Feb 24

Race 3

C Dalgety

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/2

Touch N Go

MR:1-58.6

57.8

0.4L

Trld-3bk inr,off,ld,tackld,fght,hdd

JAY R TOLKIEN - paced roughly in the early stages hampering outside runners. Hung outwards when leading from the 900m causing driver C Dalgety considerable difficulty. Locked wheels with TOUCH N GO late in the run home when continuing to hang outwards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Mr Dalgety advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

1 of 3

19 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 4

A Drake

MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Happy Harper

MR:2-03.4

58.4

647X63

Art Jordan

MR46

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Rangiora Raceway

Breeding:: 3 b g Art Major-Shimmy Shoes(by Bettor's Delight) [Dance Till Dawn 5m(Art Major), Justacountrygal 4m(Art Major)]
Owners:: R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Dr M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Breeder:: R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Mrs M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Comment:: Gritty effort in front 09 Aug. Starting to fulfil on his promise. Place option.

Starts 7

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $7,045

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.20

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 9

09 Aug 24

Race 2

J R Dunn

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

1/1

Salute

MR:2-03.3

59.6

2.2L

Up,ld 2300,tackld 800,hdd,fght

6 of 8

02 Aug 24

Race 5

J R Dunn

236 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/4

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.3

58.3

7.5L

7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,short bid

2 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 5

J R Dunn

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Louretta

MR:2-00.5

58.5

7 of 7

10 Dec 23

Race 3

J R Dunn

7 days

4th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/6

We Walk By Faith

MR:1-59.5

56.9

10L

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,faded out

4 of 14

03 Dec 23

Methven

Race 3

J R Dunn

8 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

2/2

Logan Rock

MR:2-07.1

63.1

3.5L

Led,trld,chkd 700,trld tn,sound,hdd

A false start was declared when ART JORDAN broke in the score up checking a runner on the second line after being contacted by the mobile arm. Driver J Dunn elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

6 of 10

25 Nov 23

Timaru

Race 6

J R Dunn

9 days

2nd up

2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

8/8

Major Hot

MR:1-59.2

55.7

6.6L

3-4bk otr,3bk 600,steady mid

QUINN - lay inwards in the run home and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of ART JORDAN.

Treasure Cove

MR50

Front

Tim Williams

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Breeding:: 2 b c Captaintreacherous-Schnucki Putzi(by Christian Cullen)
Owner:: Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:: W D Kennedy, Mrs D P Kennedy
Comment:: Lost no admirers with tenacious 2nd last week. Should be in the fight tonight.

Starts 2

Wins 0

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $4,650

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $2.50

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

Race Starts (6)

2 of 9

16 Aug 24

Race 3

T Williams

21 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Five Crowns

MR:1-58.8

57.7

1.4L

3bk otr,up,prkd 1100,very brave

2 of 8

26 Jul 24

Race 6

T Williams

1st up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/5

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-01.1

59.5

1.6L

3-4bk inr,off 600,wdst tn,smart wd

5 of 7

17 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Always Bee Gee

MR:2-03.0

57.3

7 of 8

10 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

T Williams

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Courtney Rose

MR:2-00.5

57.0

1 of 4

08 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 4

T Chmiel

2YO R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Franco Ezra

MR:2-07.1

58.9

2 of 2

25 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 4

T Chmiel

2YO R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Music Mistress

MR:2-03.3

57.4

00X3

I'm Rockin

MR48

Front

Robbie Close

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 3 b g Johny Rock-I'm Joe King(by Art Major)
Owners:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman
Breeder:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman, J M Pearson
Comment:: Made up many lengths here last week. Similar tactics may be needed. Place.

Starts 3

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $1,845

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $2.17

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

Race Starts (6 of 7)

3 of 10

16 Aug 24

Race 5

R Close

215 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Teddy The Terror

MR:2-00.5

59.3

1.7L

8-9th,4bk otr,wdst tn,huge wd

4 of 5

08 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 5

B Peisley

NON-WINNERS MR48 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Itz Flash Harry

MR:2-05.8

58.6

3 of 8

29 Jul 24

TRIAL

Race 6

R Close

R44 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

The Mantis

MR:2-08.4

60.4

10 of 11

14 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 3

R Close

13 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

1609m

Good

6/8

Kaysans Rock

MR:2-01.2

59.9

61L

Detached,never able to tack on

I'M ROCKIN - slow in the early stages losing ground. Broke passing the 1100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

11 of 12

01 Jan 24

Rangiora

Race 3

R Close

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

1/1

Lady Boutique

MR:2-00.7

59.4

19L

Brk dispatch,6bk inr,no dash str

I'M ROCKIN - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3 of 7

14 Dec 23

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 4

R Close

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Ballygar

MR:2-06.5

57.6

X38439

Quicker Than Quick

MR46

Front

Bob Butt

Graham Court, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 b g Lazarus-Beyond Belief(by Shadow Play) [Terror Eyes 6g(Terror To Love)]
Owner:: H H Sullivan
Breeder:: Pinelea Farm Limited
Comment:: Plugged here last week. Moved to the unruly for this. Want right odds.

Starts 7

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $4,528

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.80

	Starts	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	7	2	All Weather Slushy	1	1
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	5	1	Distance	6	2
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	7	2	Standing	0	0
Left	7	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	1	0

Race Starts (6 of 12)

9 of 10

16 Aug 24

Race 5

R Butt

63 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Teddy The Terror

MR:2-00.5

59.3

9.8L

Eased,5bk inr,off tn,1-paced mid

QUICKER THAN QUICK - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Butt. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

3 of 10

14 Jun 24

Race 10

R Butt

7 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

4/3

Magician

MR:2-01.0

58.2

4.5L

1x1,3bk otr 600,held up,handy inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - broke briefly and then paced roughly over the concluding stages. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation and was in the correct gait when its nose reached the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small abrasion on the right front leg which was treated.

4 of 13

07 Jun 24

Race 7

R Butt

8 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/12

Kotare Kelso

MR:1-56.9

58.2

4.3L

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,handy in gap

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards in the run home and paced roughly.

8 of 12

30 May 24

Race 2

R Butt

11 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Ragazzo Major

MR:1-57.6

57.7

4.7L

4bk inr,5bk 1100,buried tn,tidy inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3 of 10

19 May 24

Rangiora

Race 4

R Butt

185 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/4

Radha

MR:1-59.0

58.4

1.6L

Gate spd,prkd,ld 1150,gritty,hdd

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced wide early.

1 of 9

30 Apr 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 3