NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 August
Meeting: 'ROAD TO THE CUP STARTS HERE' RACE NIGHT ('ROAD TO THE CUP STARTS HERE' RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 23/08/2024 at 18:24 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$13,950, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Jay R Tolkien: P-Off, BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Always B Miki-Miss Moonlite Shadow(by Christian Cullen) [Carolina Moon 6m(Mach Three), Mr Sharkey 10g(Four Starzzz Shark), Ranger Bomb 7g(Sportswriter), Schweinsteiger 9g(Falcon Seelster), Teddy Baker 5g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
- Owners:
- Sir Peter Vela, D E Nakhle, Nearco Stud Limited
- Breeder:
- Mrs D E Behrns
- Comment:
- Loomed late to win both his trials. Appears to have a big motor. Hard to beat.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004644.jpg)
Race Starts (2)
B Orange
NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Beaudiene Hunter
MR:2-01.9
57.5
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/000324.jpg)
Race Starts (3)
C DeFilippi
NON-WINNERS MR42 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Sandy Shore
MR:2-06.2
56.9
C DeFilippi
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Magistrate
MR:2-08.0
57.3
Katie Cox
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:2-00.7
57.4
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004575.jpg)
Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$3,905
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.73
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 4 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 4 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 4 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (5)
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.
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.
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
B Orange
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/4
Dynasty
MR:2-00.3
56.7
4L
3bk otr,1x1 1200,off tn,tried hard
B Orange
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Lizzie Shelby
MR:2-02.0
58.7
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004776.jpg)
Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$1,968
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.60
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 3 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 3 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (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.
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.
B Orange
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Louretta
MR:2-00.5
58.5
C Dalgety
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Captain Christian
MR:2-03.0
59.7
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.
A Drake
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Happy Harper
MR:2-03.4
58.4
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004821.jpg)
Starts
7
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$7,045
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.20
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 6 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 7 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 7 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (6 of 11)
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
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
J R Dunn
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Louretta
MR:2-00.5
58.5
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
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.
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004927.jpg)
Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$4,650
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$2.50
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 2 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 2 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 2 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (6)
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
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
T Williams
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-03.0
57.3
T Williams
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Courtney Rose
MR:2-00.5
57.0
T Chmiel
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Franco Ezra
MR:2-07.1
58.9
T Chmiel
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Music Mistress
MR:2-03.3
57.4
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/003843.jpg)
Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$1,845
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$2.17
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 3 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 2 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 3 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (6 of 7)
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
B Peisley
NON-WINNERS MR48 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Itz Flash Harry
MR:2-05.8
58.6
R Close
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
The Mantis
MR:2-08.4
60.4
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.
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.
- 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.
![Colours](/images/colours/medium/004739.jpg)
Starts
7
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$4,528
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.80
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 7 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 7 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 7 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (6 of 12)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.