NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 25 February
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 4
- Race Time:
DIAMOND RACING LOT 90 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Crown The Moment: BL-On, Dynasty: BL-Off, Mikko Koivu: P-On, Silverlinings: BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 6 br g Majestic Son-Tehoro Diva(by Armbro Invasion) [Johnny Hockey 7g(Trixton), Tehoro Dazzle 12m(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- Mrs P M Latimer, B A Latimer, Miss J K Latimer, E J Latimer
- Breeder:
- Mrs J L Becker
- Gear:
- P-On
- Comment:
- No manners in last run, 10 Dec. Has trialed but would need his A-game today.

Starts
21
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$12,084
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.78
Place Dividend
$0.82
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 21 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/24 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (U1) head 3-30.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Williamson
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-07.0
59.7
J Cox
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Playoffs
MR:2-07.0
58.0
J Cox
5 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
17/17
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.2
59.3
33L
Away then broke,detached
MIKKO KOIVU - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
R Holmes
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12/11
Donna's Boy
MR:2-00.6
60.4
27L
4bk inr,flat 600,on the drift after
A false start was declared when MIKKO KOIVU broke late in the score up hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R Holmes elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
M Williamson
21 days
9th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Snooowgood
MR:2-07.3
58.4
86L
3rd inr,off,ld,trld,brk 1600m,done
MIKKO KOIVU - broke near the 1600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
M Williamson
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
Dont Look Kobe
MR:2-12.1
58.6
M Williamson
15 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
10/10
See No Evil
MR:2-05.6
59.1
12L
Wd,brk,5-bk inr,passed beaten ones
MIKKO KOIVU - raced wide early. Broke first bend losing ground. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
M Williamson
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Majestic Me
MR:2-09.4
60.0
M Williamson
3 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
11/11
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
0.8L
Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,stout on inr
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Majestic Son-Queen Catharina(by Monarchy) [King Of Diamonds 7g(Majestic Son), Sweet Caroline 5m(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- G M McCrea, Mrs C McCrea
- Breeder:
- G M McCrea, Mrs C McCrea
- Comment:
- Good runs from uncustomary spots in Feb. Can offer a good sight from marble.

Starts
223
Wins
16
Seconds
22
Thirds
29
Lifetime Stakes
$222,344
Winning Stakes
$101,780
Win Dividend
$0.90
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 131 | 9 | 23 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 92 | 7 | 28 | Grass Wet | 23 | 2 | 5 |
| Course | 90 | 4 | 17 | Distance | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Mobile | 34 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 189 | 14 | 48 |
| Left | 223 | 16 | 51 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
7 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/6
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-03.8
57.4
10L
4th,left prkd 2100,couldn't stick
K Cameron
9 days
19th up
4YO+ R37 to R39 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
13/12
Cappaha
MR:2-08.3
59.6
0.8L
7th otr,3-bk,1x1 1000,wd,strong bid
PRINCE TEKA - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver K Cameron advised the gelding had trained on well after racing without luck at its previous start and received an economical run today.
K Cameron
12 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
11/9
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
2.9L
3-bk inr,5-bk,off,held up,sound gap
PRINCE TEKA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
K Cameron
26 days
17th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
9/10
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
9.4L
Thru prkd,into ld 1800,swamped 200m
K Cameron
2 days
16th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
8/6
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
7.6L
Led,no peace,led,joined tn,swampd
K Cameron
2 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
8/6
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
14L
Held lead,set tempo,joind tn,wiltd
K Cameron
5 days
14th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
5/4
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
6.4L
Strght to ld,set terms,joind,bested
S O'Reilly
7 days
13th up
5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
13/13
The Present Maker
MR:1-57.3
58.7
17L
3bk inr the trip,flat 500,no extra
PRINCE TEKA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners.
I Cameron
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7/6
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
29L
7th otr,3-bk 1500,couldn't quicken
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Majestic Son-Ginas Brightest(by Britewell) [Bright Glow 12m(Muscle Mass), Brite N Lovely 15m(Love You), Elizabeth Keen 10m(Bacardi Lindy), Gin Rummy 16g(Continentalman), Solemn Son 6g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- M J Robertson, B M Robertson, Miss M L Gason, P D Newton, S E Hill, M J Moore, A G McLay, Mrs L K Jefferies
- Breeder:
- I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
- Comment:
- Led the chase of Buffy Northstains at Mot after tidy Meth run. Competitive again

Starts
119
Wins
6
Seconds
10
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$88,653
Winning Stakes
$34,650
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 63 | 2 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 56 | 4 | 9 | Grass Wet | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Course | 44 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 12 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 107 | 6 | 18 |
| Left | 119 | 6 | 19 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/9
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
1.5L
7th otr,3-bk 1600,thru,rough,chased
GINAS MAJESTY - lay inwards and trotted roughly near the 1600m. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
J Morrison
32 days
4th up
6YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
13/15
Silvester
MR:2-11.6
62.8
2L
Gun run mrks,thru,fght on nicely
B Orange
9 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
7/7
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
20L
Soon ld,eyed 600,hdd,beaten,brk up
GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend and in the run home hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up.
B Orange
11 days
2nd up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
8/9
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
11L
Prkd,5-bk inr 1500,chkd,beat slows
GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 550m and again near the 450m. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
B Orange
151 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
5/6
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
22L
10th inr,5-bk 1200,chkd 450,no dash
GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.
T Williams
14 days
53rd up
3YO+ R39 to R40, R41 to R43 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/4
Aldebaran Crystal
MR:2-03.6
60.9
29L
6th,5-bk inr 1500,prkd bell,fdd,brk
BEVRON - held up final bend. Checked and broke near the 350m when placed in restricted room between ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL and the breaking GINAS MAJESTY losing all chance. Stewards will speak to driver R Crawford regarding this in the coming days.
John Dunn
88 days
52nd up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
4/5
Monarch Prince
MR:2-06.3
59.5
Prkd,hung/brk,2nd gap,trld,best inr
GINAS MAJESTY - hung inwards racing into the first bend checking TAKE AFTER ME and FIVE MONKEYS which broke hampering trailing runners with GINAS MAJESTY losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
R Close
R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Easy
Lexicon
MR:2-06.4
60.0
- 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:
- Closed well at Mot and OK prior at Meth. Goes well here and well in commission.

Starts
75
Wins
6
Seconds
5
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$66,227
Winning Stakes
$35,750
Win Dividend
$0.97
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 45 | 3 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 30 | 3 | 2 | Grass Wet | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 31 | 3 | 6 | Distance | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Mobile | 30 | 3 | 6 | Standing | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| Left | 75 | 6 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Thornley
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R37 to R39 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
8/8
Cappaha
MR:2-08.3
59.6
3L
9th inr,7-bk 1050,off,ran on wd out
B Hope
16 days
7th up
6YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
2/3
Silvester
MR:2-11.6
62.8
8L
Brk,5-bk mrks,off,bttld clsr in mid
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
B Hope
16 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4/4
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
4.5L
Distant 1x1,closer 600,off,useful
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.
- Breeding:
- 7 bl h Majestic Son-Sundress(by Sundon) [Navara 12g(Muscle Mass), Witheze 15m(Majestic Son)]
- Owner:
- A B Ford
- Breeder:
- A B Ford
- Comment:
- Contained after early check at Mot. Nice runs here after Ash win. Major prospect

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$20,420
Winning Stakes
$11,550
Win Dividend
$0.53
Place Dividend
$1.12
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 6 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Left | 18 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (9) neck 3-29.7 | |
| 01/26 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (6) 1/2 neck 3-06.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Ford
16 days
18th up
4YO+ R37 to R39 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
6/7
Cappaha
MR:2-08.3
59.6
8.5L
Chkd,12th otr,7-bk 1000,off,no dash
KINGAROY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
J Ford
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/5
Petite Trixton
MR:2-06.6
58.1
5.6L
5th,prkd 2100,1x1 500,earnest mid
J Ford
10 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8/8
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.8
60.5
2.9L
3bk inr to tn,held up,cheeky inr
KINGAROY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
J Ford
6 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Meandad
MR:2-04.8
59.6
8th otr,4-bk,wd 600,wdr tn,over top
KINGAROY - trotted roughly late in the run home.
J Ford
9 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
2/2
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
0.4L
Chkd,8th otr,4bk,wd 600,kept coming
KINGAROY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver J Ford was issued a warning for using his whip outside the sulky confines in the run home.
J Ford
11 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/5
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
1.8L
10th otr,wd cvr 575m,wdr,stout late
J Ford
4 days
12th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/9
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
145L
Chkd terminally start,ouf of action
KINGAROY - checked at the start losing all chance.
J Ford
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
13/11
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
3.4L
6th inr,5-bk,off,ran home nicely wd
J Ford
13 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
11/12
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
4L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,bttld on solidly
- Breeding:
- 6 br g Father Patrick-Quite A Moment(by Quite Easy(USA)) [Viva La Vida 4g(Love You)]
- Owners:
- G P Hope, Est A R Pullar, Mrs B E Pullar, Mrs C L Stewart, W R Stewart
- Breeder:
- A R Pullar, Mrs B E Pullar, Mrs C L Stewart, W R Stewart
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Lacking zip since return from Nelson. Decent record at this venue but needs more

Starts
59
Wins
4
Seconds
10
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$71,973
Winning Stakes
$24,475
Win Dividend
$0.25
Place Dividend
$0.84
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 47 | 4 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 31 | 2 | 9 | Distance | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Favourite | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 21 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 38 | 3 | 13 |
| Left | 55 | 4 | 17 | Right | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hope
6 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9/8
Tu Tangata
MR:2-00.2
61.5
11L
1x1,5bk inr,cartd,5bk,tight,forgive
CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered for a distance by a weakening runner near the 1200m.
H Sail
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
13/11
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
22L
Brk,6-5bk inr,4bk 600,battld inr
CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
B Hope
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Father Mike
MR:2-11.7
60.9
7.8L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap
B Hope
12 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2/2
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.8
60.5
6.5L
Found 1x1,off tn,lackd 2nd gear
CROWN THE MOMENT - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
B Hope
2 days
9th up
R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
4/2
Playoffs
MR:2-02.9
60.4
3.3L
3-4th,prkd 1300,2nd tn,fght,bestd
B Hope
8 days
8th up
R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
3/3
One Over Da Line
MR:2-03.5
58.6
2.6L
3rd,3bk inr 1000,off,imprvd inr
CROWN THE MOMENT - driver B Hope advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
B Hope
20 days
7th up
R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
6/7
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-10.0
61.7
1.3L
5th otr,left prkd 2000,stuck gamely
G Thornley
14 days
6th up
4YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Fast
10/10
One Over Da Line
MR:2-02.2
58.9
85L
Brk start,never close after
CROWN THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance.
C Hackett
5 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J
1980m
Fast
8/8
Donna's Boy
MR:2-01.0
58.9
6.8L
5bk otr,imprvd,3bk inr,sound inr
- Breeding:
- 10 gr m Majestic Son-Tuinfro(by Sundon) [Noah Magnific 8m(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
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Fair after missing away at Mot. Twice a winner here but hard to make a case for.

Starts
101
Wins
8
Seconds
10
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$86,752
Winning Stakes
$45,925
Win Dividend
$0.73
Place Dividend
$0.57
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 60 | 2 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 41 | 6 | 5 | Grass Wet | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Course | 34 | 2 | 5 | Distance | 49 | 4 | 8 |
| Favourite | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Mobile | 41 | 2 | 8 | Standing | 60 | 6 | 5 |
| Left | 101 | 8 | 13 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Thornley
9 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
13/13
Petite Trixton
MR:2-07.9
59.5
8.1L
Brk start,tacked on,rear inr,no zip
SILVERLININGS - broke at the start losing ground.
S Thornley
12 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
1950m
Good
9/9
Rock Lobster
MR:2-05.2
61.6
14L
Brk early handy,tailed off,no hope
SILVERLININGS - began awkwardly. Broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning for failing to take a breaking runner clear of the field. Weakened from the 700m.
B Hope
18 days
6th up
R38 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
11/11
Vertigo
MR:2-04.1
58.4
34L
Chkd,6th inr,4-bk,prkd 1700,brk 3rd
SILVERLININGS - hampered at the start. Broke near the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
B Hope
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
12/12
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
40L
Wd,9th otr,4-bk 1500,wd 900,no dash
SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m before weakening near the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.
K Butt
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
12/12
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.6
61.1
26L
10th inr,5-bk,brk 400,out of action
SILVERLININGS - hung inwards and broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
K Butt
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12/12
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-09.5
60.8
19L
10th inr,off,4-bk otr,brk 375m,done
SILVERLININGS - broke near the 400m losing ground.
B Hope
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
15/15
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-05.6
59.8
21L
Slw,13th,8-bk inr 1600,never fired
SILVERLININGS - fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly losing ground.
K Butt
189 days
1st up
3YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/9
Rachmaninov
MR:2-04.2
59.6
36L
Prkd,pshd to ld 1150,hdd 600,wknd
SILVERLININGS - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m hampering trailing runners. Struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver K Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
John Dunn
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Slushy
5/5
Pyramid Rose
MR:2-02.5
61.9
1.4L
Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1400,off,strong fin
S Thornley
7 days
14th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
9/9
Musclynn
MR:2-03.5
59.6
18L
Wd 6th,brk 1550,tacked on,brk again
SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Broke near the 1550m losing ground. Broke again passing the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
- Breeding:
- 7 ch g Peak-Twelve Monkeys(by Monkey Bones) [Five Monkeys 6m(Master Glide), Majestic Monkey 4g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate, Eight Jugs No Dinner Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
- Comment:
- Hasn't been able to repeat his placing here back in Oct. Looking to others today

Starts
38
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$21,711
Winning Stakes
$9,900
Win Dividend
$0.49
Place Dividend
$0.33
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 34 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 20 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 33 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 38 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-12.6
60.1
R Close
9 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
9/9
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.3
58.5
9.9L
Eased,wd rear 375m,beat stragglers
Gary Hall
20 days
24th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2600m
Good
8/8
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.6
62.5
41L
Brk score-up,alway detachd after
PEAKNMONKEY - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Close
21 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10/10
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
5.5L
10th otr,4-bk,wd 500,whacked away
T Williams
33 days
22nd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4/4
Switch On
MR:2-04.1
61.6
1.5L
6th,6-bk inr,1x1 bell,wd top,stout
R Close
21 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
13/14
Tactical Bid
MR:2-03.4
60.8
9.1L
4-5bk inr,rear tn,bt slows inr
S Thornley
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
10/10
Bevron
MR:2-02.9
61.5
15L
Thru,3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,tired
PEAKNMONKEY - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned Junior driver S Thornley, assisted by K Barron, regarding the manner he drove near the 350m when allowing his runner to shift ground outwards. Mr Thornley advised that at the time the horse was weakening and hanging when placed under pressure and he was concerned runners to his inside were in restricted room. After hearing his explanation and viewing the replays Stewards advised Mr Thornley not to leave his drives open to query in future.
T Williams
7 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/5
Mode
MR:2-03.3
61.7
122L
Blew the score-up,never a live hope
PEAKNMONKEY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
T Williams
21 days
18th up
R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/4
Denver
MR:2-03.2
62.8
6.3L
Rear,4-bk otr,wd 450,bttld away gap
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Bacardi Lindy-Toggle(by Britewell) [Sequoia 11m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- WDC 03 Limited, M R Jones, D Jones, M J Cook, J Falkner, G Ott, A Murray, C Jenkinson, H Fuller, R Pearce, B J Carville
- Breeder:
- A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
- Comment:
- Useful late at Meth but back to old tricks at Mot a week later. Thin record here

Starts
62
Wins
6
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$57,244
Winning Stakes
$33,000
Win Dividend
$0.62
Place Dividend
$0.37
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 46 | 6 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 16 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 14 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 13 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 49 | 5 | 4 |
| Left | 62 | 6 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 3 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Williams
7 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
44L
9th pegs,5-bk 1600,off,brk 300m out
SWITCH ON - broke in the run home losing all chance.
D Williams
9 days
21st up
6YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
11/11
Silvester
MR:2-11.6
62.8
4.8L
14th,6-bk inr,off,held up,tidy late
S Ottley
5 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8/8
Petite Trixton
MR:2-06.6
58.1
9.9L
8th,4bk otr,up,prkd 500,felt pinch
SWITCH ON - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 2000m. Briefly placed in restricted room near the 100m after runners either side shifted ground simultaneously.
S Ottley
12 days
19th up
R38 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/6
Vertigo
MR:2-04.1
58.4
140L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
S Ottley
7 days
18th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-04.7
59.4
Ld out,trld 2100,thru,did best mrks
S Ottley
2 days
17th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3/4
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-10.7
63.6
2.7L
Last,angld widest,solid fin
SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages.
S Ottley
6 days
16th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/5
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-04.2
58.1
57L
Broke start,detached
SWITCH ON - broke at the start losing all chance.
S Ottley
11 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7/6
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
2.2L
9th inr,5-bk 1500,closed boldly inr
SWITCH ON - held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
S Ottley
15 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
7/7
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
5.1L
11th otr,5-bk 1200,off,sound in gap
- Breeding:
- 5 br m Rocknroll Hanover-Special Rose(by Live Or Die) [Applause 2010 15g(Mach Three), Collect 17m(Falcon Seelster), Comrade 16g(Elsu), Hall Of Fame 13g(Rocknroll Hanover), Prestonfields 8m(Somebeachsomewhere), Prestonpans 11g(Somebeachsomewhere), Prophet 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R D Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt
- Breeder:
- Birchbrook Breeding Ltd
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Showed ability in start 2 to win here and with full manners should go very close

Starts
3
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$9,395
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$0.73
Place Dividend
$0.53
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 neck 3-19.7 |
Race Starts
C DeFilippi
21 days
8th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5/7
Cormoran Strike
MR:1-59.1
60.0
129L
Refused to score-up,distanced after
DYNASTY - broke in the score up of the restart losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
R Butt
14 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
1/1
Navy Hill
MR:2-03.5
58.4
4th,up,prkd 1100,fght tn,too brave
R Butt
91 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-03.2
59.0
Brk scoreup,distanced,pulld up.
DYNASTY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer/driver B Butt.
R Butt
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Navy Hill
MR:2-07.2
60.4
R Butt
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Donna's Boy
MR:2-12.2
59.3
R Butt
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Father Time
MR:2-06.7
59.8
R Butt
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Edward Longshanks
MR:2-09.7
61.1
R Butt
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Freya
MR:2-04.6
59.1
R Butt
R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Freya
MR:2-10.8
62.3