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Meeting: IRT UNSUNG HEROES RACE NIGHT (IRT UNSUNG HEROES RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 25/10/2024 at 22:11 pm
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETE SMITH FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE

$17,000, R43 TO R55 FILLIES & MARES, 1980m

 

For R43 to R55 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Louretta: P-On    Legend
1
930136
  R43
1
Front
John Morrison
Ben Waldron, Ashburton
Breeding:
5 br m Prodigal Seelster-Annabelle Me(by In The Pocket) [Bella Bambina 16m(Falcon Seelster), Croupier 11m(Bettor's Delight), Money Honey 8m(Bettor's Delight), Pit Boss 13g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R D Nevill, Corner Shop Syndicate, Who's Drivin Syndicate, Mrs A J Hunt
Breeder:
F J Price, Mrs K V Price
Comment:
Gets in at the bottom of the ratings band. Tidy 6th here 20 Sep. First4s option.
Colours
Starts 18
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $17,183
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $1.39
Place Dividend $0.97
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather711All Weather Slushy100
Grass1112Grass Wet300
Course401Distance1002
Favourite0002nd Favourite210
Mobile1112Standing711
Left1823Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Methven NON-WINNERS PACE 2400m (10) 1/2 head 3-14.4
 09/24 Ashburton 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1700m (12) 3 1/4 lengths 2-03.9

Race Starts (6 of 14)

6 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
J Morrison
12 days
10th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
11/11
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
4.9L
3bk otr,5bk 600,wd cvr tn,imprvd wd
PENNY WEIGHT - driver J Morrison reported a sulky tyre was struck and punctured rounding the final bend.
3 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
C D Thornley
7 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5
7/8
Milou
MR:2-00.1
60.6
3.1L
4bk otr,3bk 900,angld,strong wdst
1 of 14
01 Sep 24
Race  8
C D Thornley
28 days
8th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
12
9/10
Betterthandiva
MR:1-57.2
57.0
 
3bk otr,3wd cvr 900,kickd away str
PENNY WEIGHT - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.
11 of 11
04 Aug 24
Race  2
J Morrison
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
6/5
Mouton Cadet
MR:2-00.5
59.3
28L
Lead bid,prkd 1600,tired by 400
PENNY WEIGHT - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
3 of 11
21 Jul 24
Race  1
C D Thornley
28 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
5
6/6
Big Mama Morris
MR:1-59.4
59.7
1.1L
Gate spd,ld 800,fght,hauld in 100
9 of  9
23 Jun 24
Race  6
J Cox
42 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5
6/7
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-59.5
58.2
11L
1x1,3wd,prkd,1x1,held up,no zip
  
2
647671
  R44
2
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Trent Yesberg, Ohoka
Breeding:
4 b m Art Major-Rock Diva(by Christian Cullen) [Bettor Keep Rocking 6h(Bettor's Delight), Rocknroll Diva 7m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:
Gabriels Gold Syndicate, A G Ogilvie, P Nixon, Mrs S Dalzell, R Chapman, I D McDonald QSM, Scott Sutton, Yesberg Bloodstock Limited
Breeder:
T J Yesberg, Mrs W M Yesberg
Comment:
Ended string of unlucky runs with 16 Oct win. Jumps in grade. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $16,933
Winning Stakes $10,450
Win Dividend $0.89
Place Dividend $0.49
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1621All Weather Slushy200
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course911Distance811
Favourite1102nd Favourite200
Mobile1001Standing720
Left1721Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-04.8
 10/24 NZ Metro Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2000m (4) 3/4 length 2-31

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of 11
16 Oct 24
Race  3
C Dalgety
61 days
11th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
4
1/1
Major Henry
MR:2-01.4
59.5
 
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,rattld hm wd
7 of  9
16 Aug 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
2/3
Wolf Of Wall Street
MR:2-01.9
60.3
6.4L
3-4bk inr,3bk tn,1-paced mid
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 19 August that MAJOR PERFORMER has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing and been sent for a spell.
6 of  9
09 Aug 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
14 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
1
6/5
Happy Harper
MR:2-00.2
57.2
3.8L
Soon 3bk inr,never saw light str
MAJOR PERFORMER - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
7 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
5 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
3/3
Sargent Best
MR:2-02.9
57.9
5.2L
1x1-5bk otr,held up inr tn,tidy
4 of  9
21 Jul 24
Race  3
J R Dunn
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
8
3/3
Style Council
MR:2-03.5
58.8
1.7L
4bk inr,off rear,angld,tidy,held up
MAJOR PERFORMER - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds or removable deafeners in consequence.
6 of  9
14 Jul 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
7
2/2
Santanna Mach
MR:2-04.7
58.3
2.7L
Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear
MAJOR PERFORMER - crowded by an inside runner at the start. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.
  
3
17X803
  R47
3
Front
John Dunn
Ross Houghton, Swannanoa
Breeding:
3 b f Vincent(AUS)-Takemetothebeach(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Hold Back The River 6g(Panspacificflight), R N R Beach 5g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owner:
Scotty's Leftovers Syndicate
Breeder:
R J Paterson, G D Scott
Comment:
Form improving after 3 runs back. Front-running trial win 17 Oct. Combos.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $8,550
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.84
Place Dividend $1.06
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather301All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet110
Course100Distance101
Favourite1002nd Favourite210
Mobile301Standing210
Left511Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2170m (9) 3/4 length 2-51.7

Race Starts (6 of 9)

1 of  6
17 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Houghton
 
R44 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Donttelltheboys
MR:2-02.9
57.3
 
3 of 12
29 Sep 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
16 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
6
4/3
Munroe's Mate
MR:2-01.1
58.1
0.4L
4bk otr,5bk 600,loomd tn,gritty
10 of 12
13 Sep 24
Race  4
R Houghton
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
8
3/3
Borrisokane
MR:2-00.3
56.9
14L
5bk otr,up,1x1,clr tn,faded back
DON'T TELL JENNY - weakened leaving the final bend.
8 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
236 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7
1/1
Milou
MR:2-00.1
60.6
9.9L
Up,prkd,ld,trld 900,off,short bid
DON'T TELL JENNY - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards near the 100m placing inside runners in restricted room.
1 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Houghton
 
R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Action Major
MR:2-05.3
57.2
 
7 of  8
16 Jan 24
Race  6
C Butt
18 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
2/3
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-01.6
57.1
7.6L
7th,3bk otr,angld out,short bid str
DON'T TELL JENNY - gave ground over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.
  
4
2X014
  R49
4
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
2 b f Bettor's Delight-Lady Gilpin(by Somebeachsomewhere)
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
Dancingonmoonlight Limited
Comment:
Backed up huge 03 Oct win with strong 4th 11 Oct. A key contender in this.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $32,113
Winning Stakes $15,000
Win Dividend $2.10
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather411All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course411Distance411
Favourite1012nd Favourite200
Mobile411Standing000
Left411Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/24 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-23.2

Race Starts (6 of 8)

4 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  8
T Williams
8 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
2/4
Winelight
MR:1-56.5
56.3
5.3L
Thru,3bk otr,off,got going mid
1 of 13
03 Oct 24
Race  3
T Williams
13 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
1
6/1
Allets
MR:1-56.3
58.0
 
3bk inr,4bk 1000,held up,off,soared
10 of 12
20 Sep 24
Race  3
T Chmiel
133 days
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
2/1
Winelight
MR:1-55.4
57.6
20L
3bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 900,gone tn
STELLA ROUGE - over-raced early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised he was disappointed with the effort despite racing wide early. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
1 of  6
12 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
General Jen
MR:2-03.3
56.7
 
2 of  8
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  4
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Ohoka Cobra
MR:2-01.5
58.5
 
2 of 11
10 May 24
Race  9
T Williams
 
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/4
Captains Mistress
MR:1-57.6
58.8
2.4L
Gate spd,big lead,joind,fght,cght
  
5
168106
  R49
5
Front
Blair Orange
Nick Le Lievre, Russley
Breeding:
4 b m Sweet Lou-Le Vado(by Gotta Go Cullen) [Americano 5g(American Ideal), Phar Lume 3f(Terror To Love)]
Owners:
N H Le Lievre, Mrs J I Le Lievre, Est A F Le Lievre, S W King, Miss C A Gray, H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, M Le Lievre, L Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre
Breeder:
N H Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre, P G Sutton, Est A F Le Lievre
Comment:
One-paced at Methven from wider draw. Has gate speed though. True odds.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $24,154
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $1.23
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1722All Weather Slushy100
Grass210Grass Wet000
Course1221Distance921
Favourite1102nd Favourite200
Mobile1832Standing100
Left1932Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.5
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-29.5
 09/24 Methven 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-00.1

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  11
K Cameron
16 days
7th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8
8/10
Sky Rocket
MR:2-04.5
59.6
5.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,thru,honest
10 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
K Cameron
12 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
6/6
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
6.6L
Soon prkd,3bk otr 600,1-paced mid
1 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
B Orange
9 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
4/5
Rakero Ice
MR:2-00.1
60.6
 
Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 900,thru,easy
8 of 10
30 Aug 24
Race  10
K Cameron
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/8
Perun
MR:1-59.7
57.5
9.6L
1x1,prkd,3bk 700,cartd,steady mid
6 of  7
16 Aug 24
Race  6
K Cameron
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
5/5
Evangalist
MR:1-58.3
56.7
8L
3rd,3bk inr,flat,2nd wind,pluggd
1 of 12
04 Aug 24
Race  5
K Cameron
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
3/6
Black Pearl
MR:2-01.4
60.0
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,did best
MILOU - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning.
  
6
01X900
  R51
6
Front
Harrison Orange(J)
Barry Ward, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Paradise City(by Bettor's Delight) [Angel Of Harlem 9m(Mach Three), Bow River 7h(Mach Three)]
Owners:
R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
Breeder:
R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
Comment:
Battling efforts in 3 starts back & is 0-from-13 at this course. Not for us.
Colours
Starts 83
Wins 9
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $75,424
Winning Stakes $52,250
Win Dividend $1.49
Place Dividend $0.61
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3011All Weather Slushy100
Grass5385Grass Wet1732
Course1300Distance3623
Favourite6302nd Favourite410
Mobile7274Standing1122
Left8396Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 1/2 length 3-03.2
 11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 5 lengths 2-34
 12/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (14) 1/2 length 3-08.1
 01/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2300m (13) 2 lengths 2-58.9
 04/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 2 3/4 lengths 2-37
 12/23 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2300m (7) 3/4 length 2-59
 12/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-23
 01/24 Methven R35 to R48 PACE 2400m (11) 1/2 neck 3-10.4
 04/24 Methven 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (10) nose 3-05.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

11 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  7
G Smith
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
15/15
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.2
58.9
5.6L
Brk,3-4bk otr,5bk 800,bt slows mid
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - connections advised Stewards the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing. Broke briefly shortly after the start losing ground.
11 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  10
S Ottley
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
8/8
Classie Linc
MR:2-04.7
60.2
60L
10th,5bk otr,detachd 700,gone
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 700m and paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed with the effort and the mare had paced roughly on several occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
9 of 10
01 Sep 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
140 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
10/10
Franco Messi
MR:2-02.6
55.9
10L
8th,5-6bk inr,flat tn,no threat inr
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - weakened final bend.
1 of 14
14 Apr 24
Race  12
J R Dunn
13 days
18th up
4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
10
12/11
Georgie Zukov
MR:2-10.0
62.2
 
3-5bk inr,off tn,angld,big mid,just
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Ward advised the mare is best suited to racing on grass tracks and received an economical run throughout from an inside second line barrier draw.
13 of 14
01 Apr 24
Race  10
S Thornley
15 days
17th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
13
14/14
Jose Quivera
MR:2-03.4
57.2
13L
11th,6bk otr,3wd cvr,no kick wd-mid
13 of 14
17 Mar 24
Race  7
M Holbrough
22 days
16th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
9
13/13
Fergalicious
MR:2-03.3
58.9
17L
Eased,7bk otr,detachd 500,fdd
  
7
X48X28
  R52
7
Front
Craig Thornley
Steven McRae, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m A Rocknroll Dance-Ella Franco(by P-Forty-Seven) [Evangeline Franco 10m(Changeover)]
Owner:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Couldn't go on after leading at Oamaru. 3rd at trials since. Market your guide.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $22,000
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $1.95
Place Dividend $1.30
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather621All Weather Slushy000
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course411Distance511
Favourite2002nd Favourite000
Mobile821Standing000
Left821Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2200m (10) 1/2 length 2-44.9
 05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-24.4

Race Starts (6 of 16)

3 of  6
08 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  8
C D Thornley
 
R50 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-58.9
56.7
 
8 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  10
K Tomlinson
16 days
2nd up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
5/5
Miki Bennett
MR:1-58.0
57.9
8.6L
Workd 2 lead,joind trn,folded up
ELLIE FRANCO - weakened leaving the final bend.
2 of  9
30 Aug 24
Race  4
C D Thornley
259 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/7
Cardi B
MR:1-57.7
56.7
3.6L
Up,trld 1600,thru,tried hard inr
8 of  8
15 Dec 23
Race  6
C D Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
3/3
Major Torque
MR:1-56.8
58.1
11L
4bk inr,prkd 1200,no cvr,fading tn
ELLIE FRANCO - weakened final bend.
4 of  6
01 Dec 23
Race  4
C D Thornley
203 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/6
Dance Till Dawn
MR:1-57.9
57.6
5.7L
4th,4bk inr,off,3rd tn,fght,peakd
ELLIE FRANCO - hung outwards on various occasions during the running.
5 of  5
12 Sep 23
TRIAL
Race  5
C D Thornley
 
R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
South Seas Rock
MR:2-03.4
56.0
 
  
8
1590P0
  R54
8
Front
Sheree Tomlinson
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b m Sir Lincoln-Penscroft(by In The Pocket) [Art's Dash 8g(Artsplace), Croft Bay 12g(Lis Mara), Executive Dash 9g(Well Said), Lochiel 7g(Sir Lincoln), McPocket 14g(McArdle), Montana Falcon 15g(Falcon Seelster), Pat Campbell 11m(Lis Mara), Sideshow Bruce 3g(Sweet Lou)]
Owner:
Let The Fun Begin Syndicate
Breeder:
M J Stratford
Comment:
Well beaten here last week. Gear issue the start prior. Take on trust again.
Colours
Starts 67
Wins 10
Seconds 6
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $106,091
Winning Stakes $62,975
Win Dividend $1.19
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather49511All Weather Slushy220
Grass1854Grass Wet321
Course3128Distance3355
Favourite7232nd Favourite722
Mobile63915Standing410
Left671015Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30503

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-04.6
 05/22 Rangiora 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (8) 3 lengths 3-16.1
 09/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 2 lengths 2-31.2
 02/23 Rangiora R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 2 1/4 lengths 3-22.1
 03/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 3 1/4 lengths 2-24.5
 03/23 Waimate Up to & including R54 F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 3/4 length 2-42.3
 08/23 Kurow 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 3-17.2
 09/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PA 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.4
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 4 1/2 lengths 2-33.1
 09/24 Methven 3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (U1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-06.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

10 of 12
18 Oct 24
Race  5
R Harrison
7 days
7th up
4YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE INV J
2600m
Fast
14
6/7
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.4
59.1
32L
Prkd,1x1-4bk otr,inr tn,battld inr
CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early.
P
11 Oct 24
Race  6
S Tomlinson
5 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
8/6
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
 
Wd,prkd,gear issue,pulld up 1050
CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages resulting in the crupper slipping placing driver S Tomlinson in some difficulty with the mare being eased down and retired from the race near the 1000m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
10 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  7
S Tomlinson
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
9/11
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.2
58.9
5.2L
7-8bk inr,7bk otr,wdst tn,dashd
CLASSIE LINC - fractious and was back from the unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages.
9 of 13
27 Sep 24
Race  10
S Tomlinson
14 days
4th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
13/12
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
9.4L
1x1,prkd 1300,askd tn,wilted
CLASSIE LINC - required assistance from a Starting Attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
5 of 11
13 Sep 24
Race  8
S Tomlinson
5 days
3rd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
5
8/8
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
6.4L
Prkd,1x1,4bk otr 700,4wd tn,sound
CLASSIE LINC - over-raced early and middle stages.
1 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  10
S Tomlinson
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
3/4
Beaudiene Quick Step
MR:2-04.7
60.2
 
Steppd,ld 2000,staved them off
  
9
137846
  R54
9
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
5 br m A Rocknroll Dance-Fellamongstabeauty(by Bettor's Delight) [Needamargarita 6m(American Ideal), Predator 3g(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
I Maw, Mrs V Maw, K M Barron
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Did it tough behind classy mare here 11 Oct. Awkward draw, but can run Top3/4.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 8
Seconds 6
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $106,500
Winning Stakes $67,375
Win Dividend $1.80
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather58812All Weather Slushy320
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course51511Distance47512
Favourite8432nd Favourite100
Mobile59812Standing000
Left59812Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-27.5
 11/22 Timaru 3YO+ R37 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 3-21.2
 01/23 Rangiora R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.6
 01/23 Ashburton R44 to R55 F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 1/2 length 2-02.1
 04/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R66 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-16.8
 04/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PA 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
 05/24 NZ Metro R48 to R53 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 2-23
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-25.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 10
11 Oct 24
Race  6
S Thornley
8 days
31st up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/8
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
3.3L
1x1,prkd 1000,fght,felt pinch
4 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  5
S Thornley
6 days
30th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
9/10
Perun
MR:1-57.9
58.4
2.6L
7bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 700,gritty
DANCING DESIRE - raced wide from the 800m.
8 of 13
27 Sep 24
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
29th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
10/10
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
8.6L
3wd,6-7bk otr,inr tn,off,sound wd
DANCING DESIRE - raced wide early.
7 of 11
13 Sep 24
Race  8
S Thornley
14 days
28th up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
4
6/6
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
7.4L
3bk inr,5bk 700,wd rear tn,imprvd
3 of  9
30 Aug 24
Race  4
S Thornley
7 days
27th up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/4
Cardi B
MR:1-57.7
56.7
3.9L
Prkd,1x1,3bk 800,3-4wd tn,solid
1 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  2
S Thornley
7 days
26th up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
6/7
Brando
MR:1-58.3
56.4
 
Prkd,1x1 1350,up,swoopd on by
  
10
720833
  R51
10 (2nd row)
Front
Jessica Young-Grant
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b m Shadow Play-Smooth Brigade(by Christian Cullen) [Makwala 7g(He's Watching), Supreme Brigade 13m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, G R J Anderson
Breeder:
Miss S A Matthews, R Faulkner, Mrs C A Faulkner
Comment:
Found good spot from gate speed last week. Traffic the concern here. Multiples.
Colours
Starts 72
Wins 9
Seconds 7
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $98,843
Winning Stakes $54,690
Win Dividend $0.64
Place Dividend $0.74
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather51615All Weather Slushy101
Grass2135Grass Wet611
Course29210Distance2627
Favourite9422nd Favourite1317
Mobile3969Standing33311
Left72920Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1609m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 1-58.6
 01/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 PACE 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-59.2
 09/21 Oamaru 3YO+ R45 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 3-17.3
 11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R45 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (12) 1/2 length 2-35.6
 08/22 Gore 2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (5) 1/2 length 1-55.3
 08/22 Kurow 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (8) head 3-16.9
 11/22 Geraldine 2YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 1850m (7) 1/2 length 2-17.4
 12/22 Forbury Pk 3YO+ R51 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 2 lengths 2-51.5
 02/23 NZ Metro R51 to R59 PACE 2000m (4) neck 2-31

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 12
18 Oct 24
Race  5
O Thornley
5 days
10th up
4YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE INV J
2600m
Fast
6
4/3
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.4
59.1
11L
Gate spd,trld,1x1 700,honest mid
3 of 12
13 Oct 24
Race  11
M Holbrough
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R47 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
4/4
Itz Flash Harry
MR:1-57.7
55.9
5.8L
Trail thrghout,solid chase
8 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  7
J Cox
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
10/8
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.2
58.9
3.8L
Slow,7bk inr,held up,weavd well
KATHERINE - broke at the start losing ground. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace. Held up early in the run home.
12 of 13
27 Sep 24
Race  10
J Cox
7 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/9
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
12L
3-5bk inr,off rear tn,battld mid
2 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
S Tomlinson
5 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
2/2
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
2.5L
Gate spd,ld 1550,fght,cght 150,fght
7 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  10
S Thornley
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
4/4
Miki Bennett
MR:1-58.0
57.9
5.3L
Bk otr,up innr 1000,no room strgt
KATHERINE - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver S Thornley reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
  
11
541106
  R51
11 (2nd row)
Front
Craig Ferguson
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b m Sweet Lou-Falcon's Flybye(by Falcon Seelster) [Alotbettor 12g(Bettor's Delight), Always Flyin 3g(Always B Miki), Blitzembye 6g(Bettor's Delight), Fleeting Grin 13g(Grinfromeartoear), He Can Fly 11g(Bettor's Delight), Inflight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Yankee Miss 9m(American Ideal)]
Owners:
B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson, Mrs C J Caldwell, T M Hunter, M M Gorman, B P Muir, K L Ebbett, R J C Tuck, P J Clulee
Breeder:
P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus, B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson
Gear:
P-On
Comment:
Still has a few tricks to her, but nice 3rd from this draw last week. Keep safe.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $26,013
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1222All Weather Slushy000
Grass101Grass Wet101
Course1021Distance1021
Favourite0002nd Favourite411
Mobile1323Standing000
Left1323Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (2) nose 2-27.1
 09/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PA 1980m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 2-26.1

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  4
C Ferguson
21 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R56, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
9/8
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:1-58.5
57.6
5.4L
3bk otr,brk,6bk,rear inr,handy inr
LOURETTA - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 1500m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the mare. Had to be steadied near the 700m.
13 of 13
27 Sep 24
Race  10
C Ferguson
7 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
8/8
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
12L
Trld-4bk inr 1200,1-paced,held up
A false start was declared when LOURETTA broke in the score up checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver C Ferguson elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
1 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
C Ferguson
21 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
3/3
Katherine
MR:1-58.7
57.1
 
Led,trld 1550,thru,far too stylish
1 of  8
30 Aug 24
Race  1
C Ferguson
7 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
2/1
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.5
57.5
 
Trld the trip,thru,dashd,just there
4 of  8
23 Aug 24
Race  4
C Ferguson
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
6/6
Without You
MR:1-58.5
56.9
3.9L
7th,4bk inr 1200,waitd,handy mid
LOURETTA - paced roughly final bend.
5 of 10
16 Aug 24
Race  5
C Ferguson
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
2/2
Teddy The Terror
MR:2-00.5
59.3
3.9L
Gate spd,ld 1400,askd,fght,faded
  
 12560600Molly Belwin   
13
191X9
  R53
13 (2nd row)
Front
Bob Butt
Bob Butt, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
3 br f Rocknroll Hanover-Special Rose(by Live Or Die) [Applause 2010 13g(Mach Three), Collect 15m(Falcon Seelster), Comrade 14g(Elsu), Hall Of Fame 11g(Rocknroll Hanover), Prestonfields 6m(Somebeachsomewhere), Prestonpans 9g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
R D Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt
Breeder:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd
Comment:
Raced better than her price last week in top fillies field. May have last say.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $18,575
Winning Stakes $17,875
Win Dividend $2.33
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather420All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course420Distance320
Favourite2102nd Favourite110
Mobile420Standing000
Left420Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3 1/4 lengths 2-28.1
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 2 3/4 lengths 2-25.1

Race Starts (6 of 7)

9 of 12
18 Oct 24
Race  7
R Butt
126 days
1st up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
11/12
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-57.0
57.1
8.2L
3-5bk inr,waited,imprvd in gaps
DYNASTY - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.
2 of  6
08 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Butt
 
R50 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-58.9
56.7
 
1 of 14
14 Jun 24
Race  3
R Butt
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3
2/3
Shakira
MR:1-57.9
58.5
 
Led,trld 1700,waitd,shot thru
9 of 10
07 Jun 24
Race  4
R Butt
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R48 to R54 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
1/2
Teds Legacy
MR:1-58.6
58.9
3.8L
Trld,3bk inr,1x1 1100,2nd tn,wiltd
DYNASTY - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was not disappointed with the effort of the filly considering the fast overall time of the race combined with racing up in grade and distance from its last start.
1 of  9
23 May 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
1/1
Magician
MR:2-00.3
56.7
 
1x1,prkd 1200,led 150,too easy
1 of  8
14 May 24
TRIAL
Race  7
R Butt
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Renaldo
MR:2-01.3
57.5
 
  
 14877X70Tokyo Rose