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Meeting: TWILIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE TROTS (TWILIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE TROTS)
Last updated 25/02/2026 at 17:21 pm
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

DIAMOND RACING LOT 273 SHARES AVAILABLE TROT

$7580, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R35, 2000m

 

For up to & including R35 4yo-&-older trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Big Al: SL-Off, Solemn Son: P-On    Legend
1
739455
  NW
1
Front
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b m Muscle Mass-Lucy Again(by Monarchy) [Aladdin Sane 10g(Monkey Bones), Bessie Brown 11m(The Pres), Lady Loins 8m(Muscle Mass), Maxwell Edison 6g(Majestic Son), Simone De Beauvoir 9m(Love You)]
Owners:
Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Breeder:
Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Comment:
Tidy Mot run landed a 3.7L 5th. Can pose a threat from a handy position today.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $5,926
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.33
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1000All Weather Slushy100
Grass601Grass Wet100
Course700Distance901
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile500Standing1101
Left1601Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  2
R Close
9 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
3/4
Maroubra
MR:2-10.9
60.8
3.7L
Wd,4-bk inr 1600,off,ran on wd out
LADY LUCINDA - lay inwards briefly crowding an inside runner late in the run home.
5 of 15
06 Feb 26
Race  1
R Close
30 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
1950m
Good
6
5/4
Royalglow
MR:2-11.2
63.8
3.6L
Trld,3-bk 1200,fght solidly on mrks
LADY LUCINDA - hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver R Close reported the mare had hung inwards rounding the bends.
4 of 14
07 Jan 26
Race  2
R Close
6 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
3
9/9
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
3L
Ld out,set all terms,hdd tn,fght on
LADY LUCINDA - hung outwards in the run home.
9 of 12
01 Jan 26
Race  2
T Williams
26 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
2
8/7
Birstall Babe
MR:2-08.3
60.3
21L
Ld out,set terms,brk 250m,out of it
LADY LUCINDA - hung inwards leaving the final bend and struck several track markers before breaking hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
3 of 10
06 Dec 25
Race  2
T Williams
13 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
2
6/7
D J's Gamble
MR:2-10.6
60.8
6L
Soft trip mrks,thru,fght inr in gap
7 of  9
23 Nov 25
Race  2
R Close
30 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7
6/6
A Reason To Fight
MR:2-08.6
59.2
69L
4th,4-bk inr 1600,1x1 1100,no spark
LADY LUCINDA - weakened near the 500m.
10 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  3
R Close
12 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
11/12
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.0
58.9
23L
Eased,6bk inr,4bk tn,plain inr
LADY LUCINDA - raced wide early. Lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.
8 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  2
R Close
21 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
10/10
Tribbiani
MR:2-09.7
59.9
10L
7th inr,5-bk 1400,failed to fire up
7 of 14
21 Sep 25
Race  2
R Close
30 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
1
10/11
There You Go
MR:2-13.8
63.0
22L
Brk start,10th gap,5-bk inr,no dash
LADY LUCINDA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
5 of 12
22 Aug 25
Race  4
R Close
19 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/6
Billy Kimber
MR:2-06.3
60.0
31L
Soon trld,flat,3bk 600,felt pinch
LADY LUCINDA - lay in and raced inside several track markers rounding the final bend.
  
2
069860
  R35
2
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Chris Thornley, Greenpark
Breeding:
7 b m Creatine-Diedre's Gold(by Sundon) [Whatever It Takes 6g(Creatine)]
Owners:
Mrs C E Thornley, L R Thornley
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Manners well off at Mot but close-up Blen attempt worth noting. Blow-out chance.
Colours
Starts 56
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $40,629
Winning Stakes $18,700
Win Dividend $0.83
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2418All Weather Slushy201
Grass3223Grass Wet801
Course1718Distance1405
Favourite1012nd Favourite510
Mobile603Standing5038
Left56311Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (6) head 3-18.9
 12/24 Westport with cond. TROT 2600m (U3) neck 3-32
 06/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (8) neck 3-24.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
G Thornley
28 days
36th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4
10/10
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
35L
Brk start,brk again,never a player
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again in the early stages losing all chance.
6 of 16
18 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
2 days
35th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Slow
8
12/12
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.2
63.8
2.1L
7th otr,3-bk 2000,wd top,bttld away
DIEDRE FRANCO - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
8 of 14
16 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
10 days
34th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
6
10/10
Dark Ghana
MR:2-15.5
62.1
11L
7-6th,3-4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fair
DIEDRE FRANCO - raced wide without cover from the 800m.
9 of 10
06 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
10 days
33rd up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/3
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-10.7
63.6
14L
Soon 3pegs,brk 200,out
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke near the 220m losing all chance.
6 of 10
27 Dec 25
Race  3
G Thornley
6 days
32nd up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3
5/5
Racey Krusa
MR:2-06.0
60.1
24L
Trail thrghout,fading by 600
DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards final bend contacting several track markers. Trotted roughly then broke in the run home losing ground.
14 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  4
G Thornley
60 days
31st up
5YO+ Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
13/14
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:1-56.5
57.7
27L
3bk inr,paddling 600,faded out
DIEDRE FRANCO - weakened from the 700m.
5 of  5
07 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Kiss Me Kate
MR:2-21.7
64.7
 
UNPL
01 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.1
62.1
 
6 of 12
22 Oct 25
Race  3
G Thornley
10 days
30th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U2
4/4
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
2.3L
11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdr,useful
DIEDRE FRANCO - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
11 of 11
12 Oct 25
Race  8
G Thornley
11 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
2/2
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
16L
Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,wd tn,brk
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke near the 300m losing ground and again near the 250m losing all chance.
  
3
070879
  R35
3
Front
Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
6 b g Majestic Son-Ginas Brightest(by Britewell) [Bright Glow 12m(Muscle Mass), Brite N Lovely 15m(Love You), Elizabeth Keen 10m(Bacardi Lindy), Ginas Majesty 8g(Majestic Son), Gin Rummy 16g(Continentalman)]
Owners:
I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
Breeder:
I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
Gear:
P-On
Comment:
Should have finished a little closer at Mot, 15 Feb. Can add value to exotics.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 2
Seconds 6
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $44,730
Winning Stakes $15,125
Win Dividend $0.12
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2514All Weather Slushy000
Grass3417Grass Wet1003
Course1502Distance1811
Favourite3122nd Favourite311
Mobile1000Standing49211
Left59211Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (4) 12 1/2 lengths 3-10.
 02/25 Amberley with cond. TROT 1950m (3) head 2-37.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  8
I Cameron
7 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U2
14/14
Petite Trixton
MR:2-07.9
59.5
4.8L
10th otr,3-bk 1800,wd tn,sound,chkd
SOLEMN SON - crowded by an inside runner late in the run home. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
7 of 15
08 Feb 26
Race  10
I Cameron
2 days
15th up
6YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
15/13
Silvester
MR:2-11.6
62.8
6.9L
Brk,tacked on,rear,solid effort inr
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing ground.
8 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
I Cameron
19 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
U1
12/12
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
6.9L
9th inr,6-bk 1000,off,no final kick
12 of 16
18 Jan 26
Race  5
K Cameron
2 days
13th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Slow
U2
14/14
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.2
63.8
5.7L
9th inr,5-bk 2000,off,bttld solidly
7 of 14
16 Jan 26
Race  5
K Cameron
17 days
12th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
U2
13/14
Dark Ghana
MR:2-15.5
62.1
9.6L
8-7th,3wd,prkd 1500-tn,askd,wiltd
10 of 12
30 Dec 25
Race  5
I Cameron
2 days
11th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
U1
12/12
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
17L
11-10th,6bk otr,well bk tn,pluggd
SOLEMN SON - raced wide from the 1000m. Driver I Cameron was warned to start wider on the track when drawn unruly. Weakened leaving the final bend.
8 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  6
I Cameron
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3
12/12
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
17L
Brk,detachd,6bk inr 500,bt slows
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.
7 of  8
26 Dec 25
Race  7
I Cameron
8 days
9th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3
8/8
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
17L
Brk,detachd,8th,bt slow one
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend.
14 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  5
K Cameron
28 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
7
11/11
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
60L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
SOLEMN SON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
9 of 10
20 Nov 25
Race  5
I Cameron
9 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
8/8
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.3
58.5
43L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
SOLEMN SON - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
4
777669
  R35
4
Front
Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke & Hayley Stewart, Norwood
Breeding:
6 b g What The Hill-Arethusa Spur(by Pegasus Spur)
Owners:
S J Clarke, Mrs T J Clarke, Mrs H S Stewart, Mrs C J Buchanan, K J Buchanan, Mrs R K Clarke, Miss E Clarke, R Clarke, Mrs D Clarke-Dempsey, J C Stewart
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Failed to fire on the grass at Oam after solid Ash outing. First 4 fringes here.
Colours
Starts 21
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $12,175
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.18
Place Dividend $1.40
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather611All Weather Slushy210
Grass1502Grass Wet700
Course210Distance300
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile000Standing2113
Left2113Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT 2600m (5) 1 length 3-38.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 11
21 Jan 26
Race  7
S Clarke
8 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
11/11
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-04.5
58.8
32L
Led,trail,3bk,flat turn,no kick
Co-trainer H Stewart advised Stewards on 4 February that BIG AL has been freshened and treated by a chiropractor since last racing.
6 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
S Clarke
14 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
10/10
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
2.8L
3rd,3-bk inr 2000,off,sound in mid
6 of  9
30 Dec 25
Race  2
S Clarke
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
1
7/7
Highly Rated
MR:2-19.4
64.9
10L
6th,4-3bk otr,off tn,honest mid
7 of  9
28 Dec 25
Race  2
S Clarke
2 days
4th up
2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slow
3
7/8
Monaro Dean
MR:2-15.7
64.9
5.3L
Dist 7th,4-3bk inr,tight,fair mid
BIG AL - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
7 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  4
S Clarke
8 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4
8/8
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
20L
Lead bid,prkd 2200,tiring by tn
BIG AL - driver S Clarke was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m.
7 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  11
S Clarke
12 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
13
14/14
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
8.8L
6th otr,1x1 2000,off,plggd away gap
11 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  4
S Clarke
202 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
5
10/10
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
38L
Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 1000,chkd,wknd
BIG AL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
2 of  5
29 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
 
2YO+ SpecHcp TROT Stand
2170m
Good
3
Nazareth
MR:2-19.3
58.0
 
5 of  5
22 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
1
Helloveamoment
MR:2-19.1
63.2
 
11 of 13
18 May 25
Race  5
S Clarke
11 days
12th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
9
12/13
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-07.1
60.6
21L
3rd,prkd 2100,cvr 1250,rough,no zip
BIG AL - over-raced early and middle stages. Trotted roughly early in the run home.
  
5
884965
  R35
5
Front
Blair Orange
Joseph Gray, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m Majestic Son-Flashman(by Continentalman) [Dazzled 3f(Creatine), Frazzled 4m(What The Hill), Puzzled 10m(Monkey Bones)]
Owners:
J M Gray, D O'Neill
Breeder:
Dr M J Evans, Dr T B Taylor, M W Glynn
Comment:
Solid without threatening since coming South. This field is within her scope.
Colours
Starts 44
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $33,432
Winning Stakes $11,275
Win Dividend $0.32
Place Dividend $0.48
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2415All Weather Slushy100
Grass2012Grass Wet301
Course200Distance912
Favourite1002nd Favourite501
Mobile801Standing3626
Left4327Right100
Fresh90210Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 1950m (9) neck 2-35.6
 09/25 WaikBoP 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2200m (U3(20m)) 1/2 neck 2-55.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
A Cameron
12 days
39th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
8
10/8
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
2L
8th otr,4-bk 1000,wd top,stout fin
BAFFLED - trainer J Gray advised the mare has been treated for a virus and by a chiropractor since last racing.
6 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
A Cameron
12 days
38th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
11
7/6
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
5.4L
7th otr,4-bk 1800,5w top,bttld away
9 of 12
13 Jan 26
Race  9
R Harrison
15 days
37th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
12/10
Switch On
MR:2-04.7
59.4
19L
Cut breeze the majority,droppd out
BAFFLED - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
4 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
R Close
8 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
11/10
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
2.1L
Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,off,late mid
BAFFLED - held up early in the run home.
8 of 13
21 Dec 25
Race  10
R Close
3 days
35th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
4
13/13
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
13L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,thru,battld inr
8 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  5
R Close
12 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
8
10/9
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
14L
Brk start,tacked on,passed slws mid
BAFFLED - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
8 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  4
R Close
16 days
33rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
8/3
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
14L
Into 1x1 early,shffld,never ran on
9 of  9
20 Nov 25
Race  9
R May
70 days
32nd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
6
7/7
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-01.0
60.0
21L
6th otr,1x1 1400,keen,drifting 500m
BAFFLED - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
4 of  8
01 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
 
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U4
Mithali
MR:2-19.6
64.0
 
1 of  6
11 Sep 25
Race  1
P Ferguson
7 days
31st up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
U3
4/3
Busy Canoodling
MR:2-08.2
61.8
 
Prkd,pshd to ld 1400,too tenacious
  
 6620656Mode   
7
400490
  R35
7
Front
Kyle Cameron
Austin Thornton, Ashley
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:
Broke when looking to improve at Mot. Will require favours but not the worst.
Colours
Starts 53
Wins 3
Seconds 9
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $54,948
Winning Stakes $18,425
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38115All Weather Slushy100
Grass1522Grass Wet510
Course25010Distance2314
Favourite5132nd Favourite703
Mobile1102Standing42315
Left53317Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 1950m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.3
 11/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R50 TROT 2170m (15) 1/2 head 2-51.7
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT 2600m (1) 2 lengths 3-26.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
K Cameron
10 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
14
6/7
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
44L
10th otr,5-bk 1600,wdst,brk 300 out
NATIVES INFERNO - broke early in the run home losing all chance.
9 of 13
05 Feb 26
Race  4
K Cameron
13 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
10/11
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-00.9
58.6
12L
Eased,5-6bk inr,off rear tn,ok mid
NATIVES INFERNO - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
4 of  8
23 Jan 26
Race  4
K Cameron
22 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
6/6
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
5.4L
Soon 3bk inr to tn,waited,steady
11 of 14
01 Jan 26
Race  10
K Cameron
18 days
3rd up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
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.
14 of 14
14 Dec 25
Race  5
K Cameron
24 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9
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.
4 of  9
20 Nov 25
Race  9
K Cameron
219 days
1st up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
2
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.
5 of  8
15 Apr 25
Race  7
K Cameron
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
2/2
Peaknmonkey
MR:2-02.8
58.7
3.9L
4th,prkd 1200,fght,gritty,peakd 100
5 of 10
06 Apr 25
Race  4
K Cameron
7 days
4th up
Up to R41 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4
3/3
Randel Huston P
MR:2-03.4
59.1
7L
Wd,up prkd 1400,2nd 400,outkicked
2 of  6
30 Mar 25
Race  4
K Cameron
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
5/5
Crown The Moment
MR:2-07.1
61.4
0.6L
Wd,made ld,attckd,mastered 100m out
10 of 14
16 Mar 25
Race  10
K Cameron
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
8
14/14
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-05.7
60.9
11L
Wd,eased,rear inr,off,bt stragglers
  
8
729678
  R35
8
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b g Creatine-Donsmedad(by Sundon)
Owners:
Mrs B V Niven, E E Norton-Taylor
Breeder:
Mrs B V Niven, E E Norton-Taylor
Comment:
Failed to spark, 15 Feb after OK Rang run. Would need improvement to feature.
Colours
Starts 37
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $18,238
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.10
Place Dividend $0.49
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2514All Weather Slushy201
Grass1202Grass Wet200
Course1311Distance2014
Favourite1002nd Favourite210
Mobile400Standing3316
Left3716Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT 2000m (3) 4 lengths 2-40

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
S Ottley
9 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
11
8/6
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
11L
6th inr,4-bk 1600,unable to quicken
7 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
S Ottley
5 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
3
4/3
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
5L
Trld out,4-bk 1000,held up,plggd on
MEANDAD - held up early in the run home and trotted roughly.
6 of 14
01 Feb 26
Race  6
D Williams
7 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
5/5
Dont Look Kobe
MR:2-14.7
60.2
4.7L
Soon 5pegs,chkd900,ran on,tite late
MEANDAD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Held up for clear racing room early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.
9 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
S Ottley
12 days
7th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
6
3/3
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
9.3L
Ld out,trld 1800,thru,no final kick
2 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
S Ottley
6 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
4/4
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
0.2L
Quickly to ld,set terms,denied late
7 of 14
07 Jan 26
Race  2
S Ottley
6 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
6
4/3
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
5.2L
Chkd,10th otr,wd cvr 600,chkd,plggd
MEANDAD - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Again hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.
4 of 10
01 Jan 26
Race  4
S Ottley
14 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
8
4/2
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-09.8
62.7
2.8L
Wd,1x1 2250,prkd 1500,outfinished
MEANDAD - hung inwards in the run home having to be corrected on several occasions.
8 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  11
S Ottley
8 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8
5/5
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
9.8L
Brk start,9th,4-bk otr,wd cvr,plggd
MEANDAD - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
6 of 18
10 Dec 25
Race  6
S Ottley
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
6
6/7
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.2
59.3
5.8L
Led,trail,fair up lane
2 of  9
03 Dec 25
Race  5
S Ottley
203 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Good
9
5/6
Bodacious
MR:2-07.9
59.3
1.1L
6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,stout
  
9
X70809
  R35
9
Front
Sam Thornley
Laura McKay, Russley
Breeding:
6 b g Peak-Ruthless Success(by Great Success)
Owners:
Miss L M McKay, T M McKay, Mrs M O Williams
Breeder:
Miss L M McKay, T M McKay
Comment:
Hasn't shown up this campaign and hard to make a case for in current form.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $19,069
Winning Stakes $13,200
Win Dividend $0.34
Place Dividend $0.48
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1213All Weather Slushy000
Grass710Grass Wet210
Course401Distance601
Favourite3112nd Favourite210
Mobile201Standing1722
Left1923Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Roxburgh NON-WINNERS TROT 2200m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-02.5
 01/25 Methven with cond. TROT JUN.D 2400m (8) 3/4 length 3-17.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
S Tomlinson
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
12/12
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
11L
Slw,12th inr,6-bk,off,never sparked
11 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
S Thornley
12 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
9
8/10
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
21L
10th otr,5-bk,wdst top,brk 175m out
BLUEY - broke near the 150m losing its chance.
8 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
S Thornley
12 days
3rd up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
2
5/5
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
8.2L
5th inr,4-bk,off,wd 500,wdr,no bite
10 of 12
13 Jan 26
Race  9
C Dalgety
15 days
2nd up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
11/11
Switch On
MR:2-04.7
59.4
28L
Brk,rough,tailed off,out of action
BLUEY - fractious prior to the start and broke briefly. Trotted roughly on several occasions through the running. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend before weakening in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
7 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
S Thornley
94 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
6/7
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
4.5L
8th otr,4-bk,wd 575m,bttld on wdr
3 of  4
09 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  4
S Thornley
 
R45 to R63 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-03.0
58.1
 
6 of  9
26 Sep 25
Race  1
B Orange
19 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
4/4
Donna's Boy
MR:2-03.0
58.3
13L
Slow,7th,3bk otr-1x1,askd,plain
BLUEY - returned to the stable area with blood present in the right nostril. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer L McKay confirmed the gelding had suffered from exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage. Stood down for the mandatory 30 days with a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination required prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
9 of 15
07 Sep 25
Race  5
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
10
3/5
Musclynn
MR:2-12.8
61.8
5.8L
Brk early,rough,tacked on,fair mid
BLUEY - broke after 100m hampering inside runners losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home when held up for clear racing room. The off side number detached during the running.
6 of  9
24 Aug 25
Race  3
S Tomlinson
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
10
4/4
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-04.4
59.2
11L
9th inr,4-bk bell,held up,no punch
BLUEY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Held up final bend.
10 of 13
10 Aug 25
Race  7
S Ottley
163 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
12
7/7
Randel Huston P
MR:2-04.2
60.8
17L
8th,4-bk inr,5-bk,held up,no pickup
  
10
476000
  R35
U1
Front
John Dunn
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
8 br m Majestic Son-Solace(by Monarchy) [Emma Joy 7m(Majestic Son), Sonsofthemerch 9g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
S M Payne, P J Howlett, C D Henderson, P Walker, M C Purvis
Breeder:
Dr W J Bishop, Dr H M Bishop
Comment:
Has the ability to take this but recent manners are a real worry. For the brave.
Colours
Starts 75
Wins 7
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $68,575
Winning Stakes $42,900
Win Dividend $1.21
Place Dividend $0.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather6474All Weather Slushy800
Grass1101Grass Wet201
Course3953Distance3973
Favourite0002nd Favourite310
Mobile2432Standing5143
Left7575Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30510

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2000m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-34
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (U3) neck 2-36.5
 11/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT 2000m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.5
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT 2000m (U1) 3/4 length 2-35.4
 05/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-31.3
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT 2000m (6) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 06/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (U1) 3/4 length 2-38.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
John Dunn
12 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
U2
6/7
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
11L
Brk early,wd,prkd,ld 1000,brk 400m
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke after 150m and continued on in a break for some distance despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. Raced wide rounding the first bend. Broke again leaving the final bend when leading losing all chance.
2 of  5
28 Jan 26
TRIAL
Race  7
M Purvis
 
R35 to R77 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-09.4
59.6
 
12 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
John Dunn
12 days
23rd up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
U1
6/8
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
65L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke after 100m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
12 of 12
13 Jan 26
Race  9
J Cox
14 days
22nd up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
10/12
Switch On
MR:2-04.7
59.4
52L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
6 of 12
30 Dec 25
Race  5
R Close
16 days
21st up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
U4
7/9
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
7.3L
Brk,detachd,6bk inr,held up,tidy
BONNIE BAGRIE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Broke at the start losing ground.
7 of 14
14 Dec 25
Race  5
S Tomlinson
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
11/12
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
6.9L
4th,4-bk inr 2100,whacked away gap
4 of 15
30 Nov 25
Race  4
R Close
10 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
6/8
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
8.4L
Wd,made ld,trld 1700,thru,fght well
4 of 10
20 Nov 25
Race  5
R May
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
U1
3/3
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.3
58.5
5L
Chkd,7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,stout fin
BONNIE BAGRIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
12 of 14
13 Nov 25
Race  8
M Williamson
22 days
17th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
1700m
Slushy
U1
9/11
Have A Little Faith
MR:1-59.1
60.7
34L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
7 of 11
22 Oct 25
Race  6
J Cox
10 days
16th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
7/7
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.4
59.9
10L
Brk,rear inr,off,wd rear,chkd,solid
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 300m.