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Meeting: 2024 NORTH OF THE WAITAKI WINTER REWARDS (2024 NORTH OF THE WAITAKI WINTER REWARDS)
Last updated 26/07/2024 at 19:14 pm
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

BOOK KING OF THE NORTH FOR $100K BONUS HCP TROT

$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m

 

For R51 to R65 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
218621
  R53
1
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
4 b g Orlando Vici-Chesterbelle(by Love You) [Majestic Bells 5m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
S W King, Miss C A Gray, J J Jones, Ms S A Dean
Breeder:
Ms K M Cox
Comment:
Back to winning form 19 Jul & has a big sprint on him. Can feature in new grade.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $30,513
Winning Stakes $22,550
Win Dividend $2.47
Place Dividend $1.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1134All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course512Distance823
Favourite1102nd Favourite101
Mobile101Standing1033
Left1134Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Timaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (U2) 1/2 neck 3-27.6
 06/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R42 to R52, R51 to R54 with cond. T 2400m (U1) 3/4 length 3-06.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. S 2600m (5(10m)) 5 lengths 3-23.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
R Harrison
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
5
6/4
Paige
MR:2-05.9
58.6
 
5th,3bk otr-1x1-4bk,up,powerful
MAVIS JONES - driver H Sail was issued a warning for allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of LUVAVICI near the 1300m when shifting ground outwards. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
2 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
S Whatuira
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
6/7
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
0.8L
Slow,4-7bk inr,4-3bk tn,cheeky inr
LUVAVICI - began awkwardly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Trotted roughly passing the 150m and again over the concluding stages.
6 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
S Whatuira
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
10/11
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
14L
Slow,5-7bk inr,dist 4bk inr,imprvd
LUVAVICI - stood on the mark losing ground. Held up final bend and early in the run home.
8 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  9
S Whatuira
19 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
4/4
George Eliot
MR:2-04.3
60.3
13L
4bk otr-prkd,ld 1200,joind tn,wiltd
LUVAVICI - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
1 of 11
02 Jun 24
Race  10
S Whatuira
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R52, R51 to R54 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
5/5
Kairaki Spur
MR:2-05.3
57.2
 
5th,5bk inr,4bk tn,emergd mid,flew
LUVAVICI - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
2 of  7
26 May 24
Race  3
R Butt
7 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
2/1
Here Comes Jane
MR:2-07.2
60.3
4.3L
6th,1x1 1200,up,2nd tn,fght well
  
2
703422
  R54
2
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
6 b m Love You-Galleons Royale(by Majestic Son) [Osmium 4m(Creatine)]
Owners:
Mrs S J Anderson, Mrs B A Williams, C J Murdoch, B Johnston, A Morrow, M R Loose
Breeder:
Mrs S J Anderson, Mrs B A Williams, Fanny Allen Family Trust, C
Comment:
Caught late here 19 Jul after doing it tough. Loves it here. Key contender.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 5
Seconds 2
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $58,678
Winning Stakes $40,975
Win Dividend $1.45
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2655All Weather Slushy201
Grass901Grass Wet400
Course1433Distance1532
Favourite7322nd Favourite511
Mobile813Standing2743
Left3556Right000
Fresh90420Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (5) head 2-40
 06/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 2 lengths 2-28.3
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R48 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (9(10m)) nose 3-25.5
 08/23 NZ Metro R35 to R54 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-22.8
 08/23 Kurow 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) head 3-23.3

Race Starts (6 of 13)

2 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
J Morrison
14 days
8th up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
2/1
Master Class
MR:2-00.6
59.4
0.3L
1x1,up,prkd,ld bid,ld tn,fght,nabbd
2 of  8
05 Jul 24
Race  7
J Morrison
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R48 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
5/3
Mr Love
MR:1-59.4
58.5
1.8L
5th,1x1-3bk otr,3rd tn,smart mid
4 of  6
21 Jun 24
Race  6
J Morrison
7 days
6th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
3/4
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-01.7
57.3
4.8L
Slow,5th,1x1 900,whackd away mid
GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke at the start losing ground.
3 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  9
J Morrison
76 days
5th up
3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
9
4/7
Styx Jewel
MR:2-00.1
59.9
1.2L
Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,soared wd
GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised the mare had benefited from gear changes and had performed well at a recent trial.
1 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  12
J Morrison
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
Harold Smith
MR:2-08.4
59.3
 
5 of  5
07 May 24
TRIAL
Race  8
J Morrison
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Miles Away
MR:2-09.8
59.2
 
  
3
761714
  R51
3
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
7 b m Andover Hall-Sunloch(by Sundon) [Agatha Tyron 11m(Angus Hall), Doctor Zhivago 17g(Dr Ronerail), Just One More 8m(Majestic Son), Tyron Lochie 15g(Continentalman), Tyron's Aphrodite 13m(Love You), Who's That Lady 18m(Continentalman)]
Owners:
A D Neumann, I M Neumann
Breeder:
A D Neumann, I M Neumann
Comment:
Trotting well through much of winter. Caught as fave here 12 Jul. Can atone.
Colours
Starts 63
Wins 9
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $76,473
Winning Stakes $53,900
Win Dividend $1.27
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5696All Weather Slushy110
Grass700Grass Wet100
Course2964Distance2973
Favourite7212nd Favourite610
Mobile1922Standing4474
Left6396Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30610

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (10) 3/4 length 3-25.1
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2600m (10) 4 lengths 3-24.9
 02/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT JUN 1980m (6) neck 2-31.7
 11/22 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 3/4 length 3-29.6
 12/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. TROT JUN.D 2600m (5) 1/2 length 3-15.1
 10/23 Timaru 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(15m)) 1/2 length 3-25.1
 05/24 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT JUN.D 2600m (11) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.4
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (14) 1 length 2-35.6
 07/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 2 lengths 3-21.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
5 days
20th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
1/1
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
3.1L
3-6bk inr,4-5bk otr,3wd,2nd,fght
SONOMA TYRON - trotted roughly in the early stages.
1 of 11
07 Jul 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
9 days
19th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
1/1
DD's Super Stuart
MR:2-04.5
59.4
 
1x1-4bk otr,loomd wd tn,swooped
SONOMA TYRON - trotted roughly shortly after the start. Cast a bell boot near the 100m. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
7 of 12
28 Jun 24
Race  5
R Harrison
19 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
11
1/1
Fearless
MR:2-04.2
59.6
2L
9th,5bk otr,off wdst tn,tried hard
SONOMA TYRON - slow to begin.
1 of 16
09 Jun 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
17 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
14
1/1
Rush
MR:2-05.1
58.9
 
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 500,powerful
6 of 14
23 May 24
Race  8
R Harrison
4 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/3
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-04.5
59.2
2.4L
Brk,7bk otr,3wd cvr 600,handy wdst
SONOMA TYRON - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Harrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 30 May up to and including 9 June 2024 (3 days).
7 of 13
19 May 24
Race  10
R Harrison
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
1/1
Sunny Louis
MR:2-06.2
60.3
2.1L
Brk,detachd,6bk otr,well bk,handy
SONOMA TYRON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
  
4
8X5175
  R52
4
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Majestic Son-Hot Vacation(by Dream Vacation) [Chasing Great 9g(Monarchy), Palisade 8g(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
N Ockwell, M B Jefferies, B P Jefferies, A Myall, G Myall, L Ockwell
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies, N Ockwell
Comment:
Not a mile away since her 05 Jul victory. Adds to a handy front line. Each way.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $23,288
Winning Stakes $19,250
Win Dividend $5.55
Place Dividend $1.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1221All Weather Slushy201
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course921Distance511
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile410Standing921
Left1331Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-33.5
 09/23 Methven Up to R38 with cond. TROT 2400m (5) 3/4 length 3-11.7
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (7(10m)) neck 3-23.9

Race Starts (6 of 12)

5 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
H Sail
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
2
4/3
Luvavici
MR:2-05.9
58.6
7.7L
8-7th,5-4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,fair
MAVIS JONES - driver H Sail was issued a warning for allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of LUVAVICI near the 1300m when shifting ground outwards. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
7 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
M Williamson
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
5/5
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
5.4L
Up,led-4bk inr,off,held up,handy
MAVIS JONES - held up until late in the run home. Driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
1 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  5
M Williamson
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
9/9
Fear And Faith
MR:2-06.1
58.8
 
3rd,up,ld,trld 1500,off tn,unwound
MAVIS JONES - hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
5 of 12
28 Jun 24
Race  5
B Hope
281 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
10/10
Fearless
MR:2-04.2
59.6
1.4L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,sound up inr
MAVIS JONES - held up final bend. Driver B Hope was warned for failing to report he sustained a punctured sulky tyre after his wheel was struck near the 700m.
2 of  5
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  7
B Hope
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
Paramount Lady
MR:2-11.6
59.2
 
4 of  4
12 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  8
B Hope
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Crown The Moment
MR:2-11.6
61.3
 
  
5
444315
  R56
5
Front
Craig Thornley
Donna Williamson, Aylesbury
Breeding:
8 br g The Pres-Mereareta(by Safely Kept) [Charolais 7m(Monarchy), Cullens Kid 17h(Christian Cullen), Now A Christian 16g(Christian Cullen), West Point 11g(American Ideal)]
Owners:
S G Bell, M L Hynes
Breeder:
S G Bell, M L Hynes
Comment:
Gate speed weapon negated by stand start tonight. First4s if he lands handy.
Colours
Starts 113
Wins 11
Seconds 8
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $135,256
Winning Stakes $73,700
Win Dividend $1.19
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather941019All Weather Slushy813
Grass1912Grass Wet700
Course68512Distance5237
Favourite4112nd Favourite614
Mobile39611Standing74510
Left1131121Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30501

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/19 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2700m (U1) neck 3-36.2
 02/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R55 TROT 2600m (11) 1/2 head 3-21.8
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-30.8
 11/20 Oamaru R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2000m (3) nose 2-38.9
 11/21 Timaru 3YO+ R45 to R56 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 1/2 length 3-25.3
 07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. TROT JUN 1980m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.6
 10/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2400m (5) 1 length 3-05.9
 02/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT JUN.D 1980m (2) neck 2-29.3
 03/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) neck 2-32.4
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) 1/2 length 2-31.7
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1/2 length 2-31.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
C D Thornley
7 days
35th up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
8/9
Master Class
MR:2-00.6
59.4
6.7L
Gate spd,ld,tackld,hdd 300,wiltd
1 of  9
12 Jul 24
Race  9
C D Thornley
14 days
34th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
9
5/4
Paris Prince
MR:2-03.1
60.0
 
Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,held best
3 of 12
28 Jun 24
Race  5
C D Thornley
14 days
33rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4
9/9
Fearless
MR:2-04.2
59.6
0.9L
Up,led 1600,dug in,run down 100
CLYDE - trotted roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.
4 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  4
C D Thornley
5 days
32nd up
3YO+ R46 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
6
6/5
George Eliot
MR:2-00.5
58.8
5.9L
Gate spd,ld 1600,tackld,swampd 150
4 of 12
09 Jun 24
Race  10
C D Thornley
23 days
31st up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
8
7/6
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-04.6
59.3
4.6L
3rd,trld,held up tn,imprvd inr
4 of  8
17 May 24
Race  1
C D Thornley
12 days
30th up
3YO+ R38 to R53 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
4/3
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-01.2
61.1
1.7L
Gate spd,ld,held ld,fght,hdd 100
  
6
271080
  R51
6
Front
Ricky May
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
5 b h Royal Aspirations-Sunny Eva(by Sundon) [Princess Dakota 7m(Monarchy)]
Owners:
Mrs F P Fletcher, W F Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher
Comment:
Down on his best form through winter after 19 May win. Prefer others.
Colours
Starts 50
Wins 5
Seconds 10
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $86,823
Winning Stakes $40,425
Win Dividend $0.54
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather40415All Weather Slushy312
Grass1014Grass Wet101
Course3039Distance1717
Favourite12142nd Favourite815
Mobile2034Standing30215
Left50519Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-33
 06/22 NZ Metro 3YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 length 2-29.2
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.2
 01/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R46 to R50 TROT 2170m (11) 1/2 neck 2-53.9
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT 2600m (4) head 3-24

Race Starts (6 of 10)

13 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
S Hill
7 days
30th up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
8
14/14
Luvavici
MR:2-05.9
58.6
13L
12th,3wd,7bk otr,wd rear,pluggd
SUNNY LOUIS - hampered rounding the first bend.
8 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
R May
14 days
29th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
10/9
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
6.1L
Brk,5-3bk otr,4bk 900,wd tn,steady
SUNNY LOUIS - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
11 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
R May
40 days
28th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/8
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
20L
3bk inr,4-5-4bk 800,no threat
1 of 13
19 May 24
Race  10
R May
9 days
27th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
3/3
Paris Prince
MR:2-06.2
60.3
 
Brk,1x1,3bk otr 1200,off,kept going
SUNNY LOUIS - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
7 of 11
10 May 24
Race  2
J Stormont
5 days
26th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
5/3
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-00.7
59.0
4.3L
Brk,5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd mid
SUNNY LOUIS - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.
2 of  7
05 May 24
Race  5
J Stormont
7 days
25th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
7
1/1
Clyde
MR:2-02.0
59.6
0.7L
6th,3bk otr,1x1 tn,kept giving
  
7
90X730
  R51
7
Front
Peter Davis
Margo Nyhan, West Melton
Breeding:
5 br g Love You-Rondo(by Dr Ronerail) [Lola 9m(Monarchy), Set Me Free 7m(Peak), So Mystifying 4m(Father Patrick), You Really Got Me 8g(Love You)]
Owners:
Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, T J Warman, P W Gray
Breeder:
D R Lauren, Dr P J Gerard, S L McCaffrey
Comment:
Tired here last week but he'd done some work. Needs right trip to feature. Odds.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $26,400
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $1.43
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1626All Weather Slushy000
Grass710Grass Wet310
Course1214Distance1512
Favourite2112nd Favourite200
Mobile000Standing2336
Left2336Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 Waimate NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-53
 05/23 Timaru with cond. TROT 2050m (6) 1 length 2-40.3
 06/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-22.7

Race Starts (6 of 11)

11 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
T Bamford
7 days
25th up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
6
15/13
Luvavici
MR:2-05.9
58.6
10L
8th,6bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght,foldd
3 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
P Davis
21 days
24th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
11/11
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
2.4L
1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1500,honest inr
KINK - began awkwardly.
9 of  9
09 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  3
P Davis
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
9
Passchendaele
MR:2-02.5
56.9
 
7 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  9
P Davis
5 days
23rd up
3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
9/9
George Eliot
MR:2-04.3
60.3
13L
Slow,4-5bk inr,4-3bk otr,3wd,faded
KINK - broke at the start losing ground.
10 of 16
21 Jul 23
Race  4
A Cameron
14 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
4
15/15
Light Of Da Moon
MR:2-03.2
60.3
15L
9-8bk otr,3-4wd cvr 650,steady wd
KINK - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1900m and struck the sulky wheel of TI AMO BELLE.
9 of 10
07 Jul 23
Race  8
P Davis
7 days
19th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/8
Madeleine Stowe
MR:2-05.8
58.6
7.7L
Slow,4-5bk inr,5bk otr,steady wdst
  
8
419188
  R53
8
Front
Jonny Cox
Sam Payne, Dunsandel
Breeding:
6 br m Majestic Son-Solace(by Monarchy) [Emma Joy 5m(Majestic Son), Sonsofthemerch 7g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
S M Payne, P J Howlett, C D Henderson, P Walker
Breeder:
Dr W J Bishop, Dr H M Bishop
Comment:
Contrasting 8ths since early June win. All eyes on her at the start. Stretched.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 6
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $48,668
Winning Stakes $37,400
Win Dividend $2.24
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3662All Weather Slushy200
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course2041Distance600
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile1431Standing2431
Left3862Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30400

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

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
S Payne
35 days
38th up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
9
16/16
Luvavici
MR:2-05.9
58.6
8.8L
12-11th,7-6bk otr,held up,sound
BONNIE BAGRIE - hampered rounding the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.
8 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  9
J Cox
5 days
37th up
3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
8
6/6
Styx Jewel
MR:2-00.1
59.9
14L
Brk start,detachd,almost caught up
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
1 of 12
09 Jun 24
Race  10
J Cox
17 days
36th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
6
5/5
Natives Inferno
MR:2-04.6
59.3
 
3bk inr,held up tn,angld,flew wd
BONNIE BAGRIE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
9 of 14
23 May 24
Race  8
J Cox
15 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12
10/10
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-04.5
59.2
5.1L
4bk inr,4bk otr 800,4wd,fght,faded
1 of 12
08 May 24
Race  5
J Cox
10 days
34th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
7
2/1
One El
MR:2-02.9
61.2
 
4wd,up,ld 1200,fght hard,held on
4 of 15
28 Apr 24
Race  10
J Cox
9 days
33rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
10
5/8
Royal Del
MR:2-04.6
58.9
1.7L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,dug in well
  
9
X24321
  R62
1
10
Kimberly Butt
Kimberly Butt, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b g Love You-Prestine(by Sundon)
Owners:
Mrs J A Butt, Miss K A Butt
Breeder:
Mrs J A Butt
Comment:
Kept trucking to get the win last week. Back 10m but in a good grove. Threat.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $42,945
Winning Stakes $26,950
Win Dividend $0.68
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1946All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1424Distance1034
Favourite6332nd Favourite110
Mobile711Standing1235
Left1946Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-34.9
 11/22 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.7
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 07/24 NZ Metro Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-28.5

Race Starts (6 of 12)

1 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
5th up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
1/3
Galleons Ambassador
MR:2-00.6
59.4
 
Gate spd,trld,off 300,won gd battle
2 of  9
12 Jul 24
Race  6
K Butt
21 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/4
Mr Love
MR:2-01.6
58.4
0.2L
Soon led,set terms,kickd,just nabbd
3 of  6
21 Jun 24
Race  6
K Butt
7 days
3rd up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
4/2
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-01.7
57.3
3.5L
Trld,3bk inr 1500,off 400,sound mid
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Ms Butt the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and imposed a fine of $500.
4 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  9
K Butt
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
7
3/2
Styx Jewel
MR:2-00.1
59.9
1.8L
Gate spd,prkd,ld bid,ld tn,fght,hdd
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt advised the gelding had over-raced when in the parked position.
2 of 11
30 May 24
Race  8
K Butt
300 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
7/9
Ti Amo Belle
MR:1-59.8
60.1
0.9L
5-6bk otr,sent 4-5wd tn,strong mid
MASTER CLASS - trainer K Butt advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder and had its hocks treated since last racing. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
2 of  5
07 May 24
TRIAL
Race  8
K Butt
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Miles Away
MR:2-09.8
59.2
 
  
10
112557
  R58
2
10
Robbie Close
Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest
Breeding:
4 b m Royal Aspirations-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 12m(Extreme Three), Rachmaninov 9g(Diedre Don), Vera Stanhope 8m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 14g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Comment:
Nothing wrong with her 7th last week & tends to run on. Look for her late.
Colours
Starts 42
Wins 5
Seconds 6
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $69,513
Winning Stakes $37,675
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $0.70
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather39510All Weather Slushy201
Grass300Grass Wet000
Course2945Distance1224
Favourite8342nd Favourite1013
Mobile2334Standing1926
Left42510Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2000m (8) 4 lengths
 05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (2) 3 1/4 lengths 3-24
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 1/2 head 2-28.4
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. TRO 1980m (U1) neck 2-28.4
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT 2600m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 3-21

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
T Grant
7 days
42nd up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
4/4
Master Class
MR:2-00.6
59.4
7.7L
5bk inr,buried tn,held up,tidy late
GEORGE ELIOT - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
5 of  9
12 Jul 24
Race  6
R Close
7 days
41st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
4/3
Mr Love
MR:2-01.6
58.4
2.9L
6th,5bk inr,off tn,held up,solid
GEORGE ELIOT - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
5 of  8
05 Jul 24
Race  7
R Close
7 days
40th up
3YO+ R48 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
2/2
Mr Love
MR:1-59.4
58.5
5.8L
Eased,5bk otr,wd rear,imprvd,brk
GEORGE ELIOT - broke late in the run home. Trainer T Grant advised he would consider making gear changes.
2 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
R Close
7 days
39th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
5.2L
6-7th,3bk otr-prkd 900,dug in,brave
1 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  9
R Close
7 days
38th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
1/1
Spy Da Moment
MR:2-04.3
60.3
 
3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,3wd cvr,unwound
1 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  4
R Close
7 days
37th up
3YO+ R46 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
U1
2/2
Miss Yo
MR:2-00.5
58.8
 
5-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,flew wd,just
GEORGE ELIOT - trainer T Grant advised the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.
  
11
152518
  R59
3
10
Blair Orange
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b g Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Grace 4m(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Fair 8th here last week after 12 Jul victory. 10m adds to his challenge. Roughie
Colours
Starts 90
Wins 10
Seconds 8
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $112,529
Winning Stakes $62,150
Win Dividend $0.80
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather67613All Weather Slushy410
Grass2347Grass Wet520
Course5359Distance54511
Favourite5022nd Favourite1765
Mobile1413Standing76917
Left901020Right000
Fresh90502Fresh30811

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 3/4 length 3-00.3
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R49, with cond. TROT 1700m (15) 1/2 neck 2-15.5
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49, R50 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.9
 09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) 1/2 neck 2-30
 05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-20.9
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2810m (2(15m)) 3/4 length 3-47.8
 03/23 Westport R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) nose 3-32.1
 04/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-20.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
M Williamson
7 days
45th up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
5/5
Master Class
MR:2-00.6
59.4
10L
Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear,pluggd
1 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
B Orange
14 days
44th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9
4/2
Luvavici
MR:2-03.9
58.5
 
3bk otr,up,ld 1500,held them off
5 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
J Stormont
7 days
43rd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
6/6
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
12L
Trld-3-4bk inr,1x1 900,3wd,honest
2 of  6
21 Jun 24
Race  6
J Stormont
42 days
42nd up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
1
6/6
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-01.7
57.3
2.6L
Led,trld 1500,waited,tried hard inr
5 of  8
10 May 24
Race  6
J Stormont
12 days
41st up
3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
7/8
Mr Love
MR:2-02.0
59.9
15L
Up,ld 2300,asked 400,weakened
1 of 15
28 Apr 24
Race  10
J Stormont
9 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
13
3/3
Lovey Dovey Nova
MR:2-04.6
58.9
 
4bk otr,3wd,1x1 600,off,unwound mid