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Meeting: BACK ON TRACK RACE NIGHT (BACK ON TRACK RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 20/01/2025 at 21:13 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

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$20,000, R60 TO R75, R76 TO R85 WITH COND., 1980m

 

For R60 to R75 pacers. Also R76 to R85 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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1
413219
  R60
1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Steven Reid, Rangiora
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Asuka(by Art Major) [Jack The Builder 6g(American Ideal), Kuyomi 8m(Bettor's Delight), Lalibela 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd, Miss I A D Storer, Top Guns Syndicate
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Too much to do in the Derby. Much kinder barrier draw here. Can bounce back.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $46,688
Winning Stakes $31,350
Win Dividend $1.31
Place Dividend $1.16
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather933All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course412Distance312
Favourite5222nd Favourite211
Mobile933Standing000
Left412Right521
Fresh90101Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/24 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 2 lengths 2-42.5
 10/24 Auckland 3YO+ R41 to R53, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 2-38.9
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 6 3/4 lengths 2-22.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 14
06 Dec 24
Race  8
S Ottley
7 days
9th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12
4/4
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
55.5
9.7L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,felt pinch
BAZOOKA - had to steadied near the 1800m after a slight easing of the pace.
1 of 14
29 Nov 24
Race  3
S Ottley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
1/1
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-55.9
57.9
 
3wd,up,ld 1200,kickd tn,smashing
2 of 13
15 Nov 24
Race  5
B Orange
3 days
7th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
1/1
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.9
58.8
0.7L
7bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght hard
BAZOOKA - broke early 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 13
12 Nov 24
Race  12
B Orange
32 days
6th up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
2/2
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
1.1L
3-4bk otr,3wd 600,rattld home wd
BAZOOKA - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.
5 of  9
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  9
B Orange
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
Neverseentherain
MR:2-00.5
57.7
 
P
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  4
B Orange
 
R36 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Acento
MR:2-00.4
57.8
 
1 of  6
11 Oct 24
Race  2
M White
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R53, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4
2/3
Hawkeye Pierce
MR:1-56.2
55.8
 
Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,powerful
BAZOOKA - lay in rounding the first turn. Lay in contacting a track marker final turn.
4 of 10
04 Oct 24
Race  3
M White
13 days
4th up
2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3
3/4
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.5
56.0
2L
Wd,3-bk otr,wd 450,ran home nicely
7 of  7
21 Sep 24
Race  10
M White
57 days
3rd up
3YO+ R43 to R50, R52 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1
1/2
Frisco Bay
MR:1-58.1
56.4
46L
Blew the score-up,never a factor
BAZOOKA - broke early in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
2 of  5
12 Sep 24
WORKOUT
Race  8
M White
 
R42 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
4
Billy The Kid
MR:2-01.9
58.3
 
  
2
682116
  R61
2
Front
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
5 b g Sky Major-Pandora's Rose(by Badlands Hanover) [Westar Lad 9g(Changeover), Westar Molly 7m(Changeover), Westar Sam 12g(Real Desire)]
Owner:
T G Casey
Breeder:
T G Casey
Comment:
No luck early in strong field on day 2 at Richmond. Nice win prior. Combos.
Colours
Starts 36
Wins 7
Seconds 3
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $61,605
Winning Stakes $47,025
Win Dividend $1.46
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3052All Weather Slushy410
Grass621Grass Wet000
Course1430Distance1943
Favourite2002nd Favourite421
Mobile3363Standing310
Left3573Right100
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (6) nose 3-15.8
 06/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (13) 2 lengths 2-26.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (6) neck 2-26.7
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R45 to R55 PACE JUN.D 2000m (5) head 2-30.4
 10/24 Methven 4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (12) head 2-58.1
 12/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-30.4
 01/25 Nelson HRC R46 to R57 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-57.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  6
12 Jan 25
Race  8
R Close
2 days
24th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
5/5
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-53.7
55.6
32L
Chkd/brk 1450,to 1x1,fading 400
SKY ROCKET - checked and broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. Weakened final bend.
1 of  7
10 Jan 25
Race  8
R Close
12 days
23rd up
R46 to R57 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
5/5
Dave Duley
MR:1-59.2
56.7
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1900,waited,classy
SKY ROCKET - over-raced middle stages.
1 of 12
29 Dec 24
Race  12
O Thornley
14 days
22nd up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
13
3/3
Fusion Reactor
MR:2-00.9
58.8
 
Cght 3wd,ld 1200,kickd,held best
SKY ROCKET - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages.
2 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  10
C Ferguson
14 days
21st up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
7
3/4
Stephs Boy
MR:2-01.4
60.1
0.4L
Up,prkd,ld 1400,kickd hard,cght 40
SKY ROCKET - paced roughly over the concluding stages.
8 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  10
C Ferguson
7 days
20th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8
3/1
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-00.0
57.9
7.2L
6-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,whackd away wd
SKY ROCKET - out of position at the start. Driver C Ferguson was issued a warning.
6 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  6
O Thornley
20 days
19th up
4YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
1
8/7
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-01.3
58.3
5.2L
Trld-3bk inr,5bk 1000,held up,tidy
SKY ROCKET - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
8 of  8
04 Nov 24
Race  10
R Close
10 days
18th up
3YO+ R51 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
1
6/7
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:1-56.3
56.6
7.8L
Trld-4bk inr,thru,no imprvment inr
A false start was declared when SKY ROCKET paced roughly in the score up and shifted outwards checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R Close elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
10 of 14
25 Oct 24
Race  3
R Close
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
8/8
Magician
MR:1-59.2
57.9
4.7L
4-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,sound wdst
7 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  4
R Close
12 days
16th up
3YO+ R50 to R56, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
10/11
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.5L
4-5bk inr,off 700,3wd cvr,imprvd
SKY ROCKET - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
1 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  11
R Close
7 days
15th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
12
4/4
Gotta Elect Bill
MR:2-04.5
59.6
 
6bk otr,hookd wdst,kept coming,just
SKY ROCKET - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Lay inwards over the concluding stages.
  
3
992690
  R61
3
Front
Colin DeFilippi
Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield
Breeding:
6 b g Sportswriter-Just Rose(by Sands A Flyin) [Heza Sport 7g(Sportswriter), Justa Terra 5g(Terror To Love), Just N Awe 10g(American Ideal)]
Owner:
Mrs J DeFilippi
Breeder:
D A Stenhouse, Mrs Y D Weaver
Comment:
Not at his best on the grass circuit in last two. Seeking improvement. Odds.
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 7
Seconds 7
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $133,399
Winning Stakes $72,875
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3849All Weather Slushy100
Grass1033Grass Wet201
Course3027Distance1926
Favourite7602nd Favourite712
Mobile1914Standing2968
Left48712Right000
Fresh90503Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/22 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (9) 1/2 length 3-06.7
 03/22 Westport 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 1950m (6) head 2-32.7
 04/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R54 PACE 2600m (4) 6 lengths 3-15.4
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R62, R63 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 4 1/2 lengths 2-21.6
 04/23 Rangiora R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-15.7
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (2(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-40.5
 12/23 Rangiora R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 1 length 3-24.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
2
5/5
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
15L
9th,5bk otr,wd rear tn,plain wd
9 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  7
C DeFilippi
15 days
11th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
4/4
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
7.5L
Rear inr,4-5bk otr,3wd,pluggd wd
HERE'S HERBIE - raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened final bend. Driver C DeFilippi advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
6 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
7 days
10th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
3
1/2
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
7L
4th,prkd-4bk otr,off,sound wd
2 of 10
23 Nov 24
Race  8
C DeFilippi
11 days
9th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/3
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
0.5L
Strght to ld,set terms,fght,cght 20
9 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  8
C DeFilippi
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/7
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
11L
5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,held up,pluggd
HERE'S HERBIE - held up early in the run home.
9 of 12
04 Nov 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
10 days
7th up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
11
8/9
Mo'unga
MR:1-58.1
57.6
9.5L
10th,5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,bt slows wd
HERE'S HERBIE - checked by a breaking runner at the start.
4 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
7 days
6th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
6/5
Mo'unga
MR:2-02.7
56.0
5.7L
Prkd,1x1 1900,off,sound bid mid
HERE'S HERBIE - driver C DeFilippi was warned for starting wider on the track than his allocated position.
7 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  6
C DeFilippi
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
11/9
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
5.8L
4-5bk inr,4bk tn,earnest inr
HERE'S HERBIE - out of position at the start. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning.
2 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
9 days
4th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
3
12/10
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
0.1L
Tight,3-4bk inr,thru,flew,nabbd 10
HERE'S HERBIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
10 of 16
27 Sep 24
Race  8
J Curtin
7 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
15/14
Tact McLeod
MR:2-00.1
56.0
7.5L
Slow,3bk otr,thru mid tn,steady
HERE'S HERBIE - hampered and broke briefly at the start.
  
4
532412
  R61
4
Front
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Ardensplace(by Artsplace) [Arden Country 8m(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden's Silhouette 10m(Shadow Play), First Class Arden 12g(Panspacificflight), Havarti Arden 5m(Betterthancheddar), Vesta 4m(A Rocknroll Dance), Walk All Over You 9g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs V A Schmack, K F Schmack, B C Phillips
Breeder:
J R Stiven
Comment:
Handling everything thrown at him. Adaptable type too. Place contender.
Colours
Starts 83
Wins 11
Seconds 13
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $149,860
Winning Stakes $81,400
Win Dividend $0.86
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather68917All Weather Slushy301
Grass1524Grass Wet200
Course51510Distance4448
Favourite15622nd Favourite908
Mobile62614Standing2157
Left831121Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1/2 length 2-25.8
 11/22 Ashburton 2YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2600m (12) 3/4 length 3-16.5
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-25.4
 01/24 Cent Otago 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.6
 01/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE 2400m (7) 3/4 length 3-01.5
 02/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (5) neck 3-06
 03/24 Westport R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54, R55 with cond. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-30.6
 12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 3 lengths 2-26.4
 01/25 Marlb HRC R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (4(10m)) 3/4 length 3-10.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
19 Jan 25
Race  10
W House
2 days
70th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
6
7/7
Wild Willow
MR:2-05.2
60.6
0.5L
Ld,trld-5bk inr,held up,off,flew wd
TEMPO WARRIOR - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.
1 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  7
S Ottley
11 days
69th up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
3/1
Ebury Street
MR:2-07.7
58.4
 
6th,up,ld 1800,trld 1200,thru,smart
4 of  7
06 Jan 25
Race  8
S Ottley
2 days
68th up
R35 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5
1/2
Song Sung Blue
MR:2-04.4
58.6
4.7L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,last,ran on ok
TEMPO WARRIOR - over-raced early stages when being restrained to take cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.
2 of  9
04 Jan 25
Race  10
S Ottley
2 days
67th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5
3/3
Commander Ben
MR:2-02.1
60.2
2.3L
Led,trail,3bk,parkd bell,loomd,game
3 of 12
02 Jan 25
Race  11
S Ottley
6 days
66th up
R45 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
6
2/1
Winnyzback
MR:1-57.3
59.0
3.5L
Left parkd thrghout,fght on gamely
5 of 10
27 Dec 24
Race  10
S Ottley
12 days
65th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1
5/5
Pinseeker
MR:2-00.4
57.5
5L
Led,trail,retook,trail bell,steady
5 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  7
W House
2 days
64th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
8/9
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
3.1L
3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,off,sound mid
7 of 10
13 Dec 24
Race  5
S Ottley
7 days
63rd up
3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8
4/4
Cardi B
MR:2-00.4
58.2
4L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,held up,sound
TEMPO WARRIOR - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
1 of 11
06 Dec 24
Race  11
S Ottley
5 days
62nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
3/3
Toby Tom B
MR:1-58.9
58.0
 
Gate spd,led,set terms,too sharp
5 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  7
S Ottley
8 days
61st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
1/1
Heaven
MR:2-04.7
60.3
1.9L
Brk,1x1,up tn,imprvd mid,bested
TEMPO WARRIOR - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
  
5
X23211
  R69
5
Front
Hayden & Amanda Cullen, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b g Vincent(AUS)-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Commander Joe 4g(Art Major)]
Owners:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd, Nevele R Stud Ltd, S G Wells, L A Heavey, Vincent Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Solid 4th in sole trial since Kaikoura win. Pacer on the rise. A key player.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $84,885
Winning Stakes $62,050
Win Dividend $1.21
Place Dividend $0.97
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1556All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1345Distance1244
Favourite5232nd Favourite220
Mobile1446Standing110
Left1556Right000
Fresh90412Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 10 1/2 lengths 2-24.
 03/24 NZ Metro 4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (5) 3 lengths 2-27
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-23.6
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 length 2-22.5
 11/24 Kaikoura 4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (1) head 3-01.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  8
15 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  9
O Thornley
 
R36 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Major Hipster
MR:2-08.6
57.0
 
1 of  9
04 Nov 24
Race  8
B Orange
10 days
5th up
4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
2/2
Lester
MR:2-01.4
55.9
 
Brk,3rd,ld 1800,fght,hdd,fght back
WISH ME LUCK - broke at the start losing ground.
1 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  5
B Orange
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/3
Helium
MR:1-55.7
56.5
 
Trld-3bk inr,waitd,off 150,flew mid
2 of  9
11 Oct 24
Race  12
B Orange
8 days
3rd up
4YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
3/2
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-00.4
55.2
1.2L
Up,ld,trld 2100,thru,good chase inr
3 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  5
B Orange
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
1/1
Perun
MR:1-57.9
58.4
2L
4bk otr,up,1x1 700,held up,handy
WISH ME LUCK - held up final bend and early in the run home.
2 of 12
20 Sep 24
Race  5
O Thornley
140 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
Justcallmemiki
MR:1-57.5
57.4
0.4L
Prkd,up,ld 1200,fght hrd,cght 100
WISH ME LUCK - driver O Thornley reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter.
4 of  6
12 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
O Thornley
 
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.6
 
4 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Butt
 
R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:2-05.3
57.2
 
4 of 11
03 May 24
Race  7
B Orange
22 days
5th up
4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
5/3
Who's Delight
MR:1-53.8
56.3
5L
Eased,1x1,3rd tn,steady in mid
1 of 11
11 Apr 24
Race  4
B Orange
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
1/1
Teds Legacy
MR:1-56.6
57.7
 
3bk otr,1x1 1100,off,dashed mid
  
6
300921
  R72
6
Front
Hayden & Amanda Cullen, West Melton
Breeding:
4 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
Owners:
D M Dunford, M D Dunford
Breeder:
P W Judd, C A Judd
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Nice 2nd 15 Jan trials since his Derby win in December. Right in the fight.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 6
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $379,816
Winning Stakes $278,675
Win Dividend $1.38
Place Dividend $1.57
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1756All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1235Distance1235
Favourite7412nd Favourite100
Mobile1966Standing000
Left1545Right211
Fresh90211Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 3/4 length 2-25.6
 11/23 NZ Metro R48 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.4
 12/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-27.1
 02/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.1
 12/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 2600m (10) 1 length 3-10.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  8
15 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  9
H Cullen
 
R36 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Major Hipster
MR:2-08.6
57.0
 
1 of 14
06 Dec 24
Race  8
C Ferguson
7 days
6th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10
6/8
Vessem
MR:1-58.1
55.5
 
Trld,3bk inr 1950,held up,flew inr
WE WALK BY FAITH - held up early in the run home.
2 of  9
29 Nov 24
Race  4
C Ferguson
14 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/7
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
0.2L
6th,3-5bk otr,wd cvr tn,big wdst
WE WALK BY FAITH - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer H Cullen advised the gelding had been working well and derived benefit from a change in gear.
9 of 10
15 Nov 24
Race  10
R Butt
21 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
9/8
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
21L
Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,gone by tn
WE WALK BY FAITH - weakened final bend.
11 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  5
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-55.7
56.5
10L
Eased,7bk otr,3wd 800,postd,plain
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed mucous in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
12 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  7
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
9.7L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,4wd,battld
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide middle stages. Shifted outwards forcing COLD CHISEL to race wider on the track near the 1300m. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m and raced wide thereafter.
3 of 12
27 Sep 24
Race  4
R Butt
140 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
1.9L
Up,prkd,ld 1350,fght hard,hdd 100
2 of  8
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
O Thornley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-59.9
56.1
 
4 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
O Thornley
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
 
8 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
O Thornley
 
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
 
  
7
X30143
  R77
7
Front
Nikita Burton(J,cl)
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b h Bettor's Delight-Fight For Glory(by Art Major) [Glorys Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, Built For Glory Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs D C Cournane, N J Cournane
Comment:
Earnest attempts on both days at Richmond. Drawn outside key rivals. Place.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 6
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $97,240
Winning Stakes $81,400
Win Dividend $1.17
Place Dividend $1.14
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1462All Weather Slushy000
Grass101Grass Wet000
Course601Distance611
Favourite4312nd Favourite521
Mobile1463Standing100
Left1563Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Cent Otago NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 length 2-26.3
 01/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1/2 neck 2-04.8
 02/24 Wairio 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 3 1/2 lengths 1-55.2
 04/24 Winton 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1/2 length 2-58.7
 04/24 Invcargill 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2700m (4) 1/2 head 3-22.6
 12/24 Gore 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  6
12 Jan 25
Race  8
T Williams
2 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
2/2
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-53.7
55.6
5.3L
Chkd,5th,prkd 1000,up,fght,faded
BUILT FOR GLORY - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
4 of  7
10 Jan 25
Race  9
T Williams
14 days
4th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
2
2/4
Xlendi
MR:2-00.8
55.6
7.3L
Brk,7th,4bk otr 1200,inr tn,sound
BUILT FOR GLORY - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the entire had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
1 of 10
27 Dec 24
Race  7
T Williams
21 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8
1/2
Miraculous
MR:1-57.2
56.5
 
Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,loomd,crushing
2 of  2
18 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  12
T Chmiel
 
R55 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
Ohoka Connor
MR:2-01.9
56.9
 
12 of 14
06 Dec 24
Race  8
T Williams
5 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
13
10/10
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
55.5
18L
7bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,no kick
BUILT FOR GLORY - had to be steadied near the 1800m after a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages. Forced to race four wide near the 900m. Hampered near the 350m.
3 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  8
T Williams
212 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
12
8/8
Better Eclipse
MR:1-57.5
59.3
0.8L
4-5bk otr,hookd wd,strong wd
7 of  7
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  8
T Williams
 
R61 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
Hes From Heaven
MR:1-57.5
55.5
 
4 of  8
30 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
N Burton
 
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Melody Banner
MR:2-00.1
56.6
 
4 of  4
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  12
T Williams
 
R72 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Sherlock
MR:2-06.1
56.7
 
6 of  6
03 May 24
Race  6
T Williams
12 days
10th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/4
Chase A Dream
MR:1-56.8
56.0
4.3L
Trld,up,ld 1300,askd tn,swamped
BUILT FOR GLORY - paced roughly when weakening in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.