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Meeting: CANTERBURY CLASSIC RACE NIGHT (CANTERBURY CLASSIC RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 27/09/2024 at 14:47 pm
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

ALDEBARAN EAGLE (USA) 2YO CLASSIC (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)

$50,000, 2YO, 1980m

 

For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Massive Merc: NW-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, Queen Kizen: RD-On, Viva La Vida: BL-On    Legend
1
24D545
  MR44
1
Front
Peter Davis
Alan Clark, Elgin
Breeding:
2 b g Muscle Mass-Mercadante(by Majestic Son) [The Merc 3c(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
Breeder:
A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
Movement:
Domiciled at Broadfield with Colin & Julie DeFilippi
Gear:
NW-Off, BL-Off, RD-On
Comment:
Well-tried 2YO who was paddling late here last week. Needs to find more.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $11,908
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.28
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1202All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1102Distance1102
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile1102Standing100
Left1202Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30100

Race Starts (6 of 13)

5 of  6
20 Sep 24
Race  1
A Clark
5 days
12th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
4/6
Habibti Pat
MR:2-01.5
59.3
8L
3rd,3bk inr 1100,flat tn,wilted
MASSIVE MERC - lay in rounding the final bend striking a track marker.
4 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  1
A Clark
2 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
3/2
Our Evie Rae
MR:2-08.3
61.8
7.3L
Soon parkd,trail,hld up 500,ran on
MASSIVE MERC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.
5 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  2
A Clark
14 days
10th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
8/8
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-01.5
59.8
20L
6th,up prkd 1300,3rd tn,felt pinch
MASSIVE MERC - out of position at the start. Driver A Clark was issued a warning.
6 of  6
10 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  2
A Clark
 
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4
Mystery Beach
MR:2-00.3
59.0
 
D
30 Aug 24
Race  3
A Clark
14 days
9th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
5/4
Habibti Pat
MR:2-05.4
60.1
 
Brk 1900,5th,tried hard,disq
MASSIVE MERC - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays driver A Clark did not contest the protest and MASSIVE MERC was disqualified by the Stewards.
2 of  3
20 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  3
A Clark
 
FFA MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
2
Muscle Sass
MR:2-07.6
58.6
 
  
2
  MR50
2
Front
Brad Williamson
Phil Williamson, Oamaru
Breeding:
2 b f Volstead-Liberty City(by The Pres) [American Muscle 5m(Muscle Mass), Empire City 3f(Volstead)]
Owners:
P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
Breeder:
P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
Comment:
Sister to Empire City & was a nose away in her qualifier. Big respect on debut.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (1)

2 of  5
13 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  1
 
K Tomlinson
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5
Have A Little Faith
MR:2-09.6
60.3
 
  
3
  MR50
3
Front
Robbie Close
Angela Washington, Charing Cross
Breeding:
2 bl g Creatine-Moonlightglow(by Trixton)
Owners:
A C Roberts, Ms A L Washington
Breeder:
Nevele R Stud Ltd
Comment:
Close second to #10 in his qualifier which franks OK. Include in First4 bets.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (1)

2 of  6
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  2
B Orange
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-05.6
60.7
 
  
4
5
  MR49
4
Front
Ricky May
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b g Love You-Quite A Moment(by Quite Easy(USA)) [Crown The Moment 4g(Father Patrick)]
Owners:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart, G P Hope, W G Hill, D Kilmister, A J Kilmister, R L Garters, Mrs M J Garters, G J Preston, R L P Scott
Breeder:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Should be better for his debut 16 Aug. Given time between runs. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $263
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course100Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing000
Left100Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6)

5 of 11
16 Aug 24
Race  2
R May
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
5/5
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.4
61.8
5.7L
3bk otr,angld wdst tn,sound wdst
VIVA LA VIDA - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
3 of  4
08 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  4
R May
 
R49 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-04.0
60.7
 
4 of  4
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  3
H Sail
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1
Habibti Pat
MR:2-07.4
62.9
 
1 of  3
17 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  4
H Sail
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Senior Constable Liz
MR:2-09.2
63.1
 
1 of  3
10 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  4
B Hope
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Habibti Pat
MR:2-07.6
60.7
 
2 of  3
28 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  5
B Orange
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-17.0
66.8
 
  
5
  MR50
5
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
2 b g What The Hill-Della's Spur(by Pegasus Spur)
Owner:
Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Out of a sister to Speeding Spur. Mixed efforts in 2 public runs. Take notes.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (2)

3 of  3
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
W House
 
NON-WINNERS MR48 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Time For Victory
MR:2-08.0
62.2
 
2 of  2
09 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
W House
 
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
Geraldine Clowers
MR:2-04.7
60.5
 
  
6
  MR50
6
Front
Clint Ford
Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson, West Melton
Breeding:
2 b g Marcoola-Gendra(by Live Or Die)
Owners:
K B Ford, G J Stokes, C B Ford
Breeder:
K B Ford, G J Stokes, C B Ford
Comment:
From Marcoola's first crop. OK 2nd in his qualifier last week. May need this.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (1)

2 of  4
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  4
C Ford
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
2
Odina
MR:2-07.1
59.2
 
  
7
111
  R58
7
Front
Blair Orange
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b f Father Patrick-Habibti Ivy(by Love You) [The Ivy League 4m(Father Patrick)]
Owners:
Julie Maghzal, Sasha Maghzal
Breeder:
Julie Maghzal
Comment:
Didn't have it easy last week but still too good. Big hope to stay unbeaten.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $29,000
Winning Stakes $29,000
Win Dividend $2.10
Place Dividend $1.33
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather330All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course330Distance330
Favourite3302nd Favourite000
Mobile330Standing000
Left330Right000
Fresh90110Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 2-33.1
 08/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-34.4
 09/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-29.6

Race Starts (6)

1 of  6
20 Sep 24
Race  1
B Orange
21 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-01.5
59.3
 
4th,prkd 1100,closer tn,toughest
HABIBTI PAT - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 250m having to be steadied by driver B Orange.
1 of  6
30 Aug 24
Race  3
B Orange
14 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-05.4
60.1
 
Found 3rd,loomd 350,won fight
HABIBTI PAT - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of 11
16 Aug 24
Race  2
B Orange
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
1/2
Zsazsa Binx
MR:2-04.4
61.8
 
Soon trld,waitd,thru,did it easy
HABIBTI PAT - lay outwards after 150m briefly crowding an outside runner.
1 of  4
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  3
B Orange
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2
Kashanova
MR:2-07.4
62.9
 
2 of  3
10 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  4
B Orange
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Viva La Vida
MR:2-07.6
60.7
 
1 of  3
28 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  5
B Hope
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Viva La Vida
MR:2-17.0
66.8
 
  
8
311X1
  R58
8
Front
Tim Williams
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b f What The Hill-Gogirl Bromac(by Dream Vacation)
Owner:
Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Reminded rivals of her class with 13 Sept win from this draw. Keep very safe.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $50,925
Winning Stakes $49,500
Win Dividend $1.50
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather431All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course431Distance431
Favourite4312nd Favourite000
Mobile431Standing000
Left431Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.7
 05/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.2
 09/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) nose 2-29.6

Race Starts (6 of 8)

1 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
119 days
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
1/1
Frazzled
MR:2-01.5
59.8
 
3wd,led,trld 1100,thru,got there
2 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
T Williams
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5
Frazzled
MR:2-03.4
59.6
 
3 of  5
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  3
T Williams
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
Frazzled
MR:2-05.0
58.8
 
1 of  8
17 May 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
7 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
1/2
Carla Pixie
MR:2-03.6
61.7
 
1x1,up,ld 1150,kickd tn,held best
1 of  6
10 May 24
Race  1
J R Dunn
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
Carla Pixie
MR:2-04.0
60.3
 
4th,1x1,up 3wd,ld 600,held well
3 of  7
03 May 24
Race  1
J R Dunn
 
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
1/1
Queen Kizen
MR:2-06.3
60.8
5.9L
Brk scoreup,distant,held up,huge
YA RITE DARL - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.
  
9
661X23
  R48
9 (2nd row)
Front
Korbyn Newman(J)
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b f What The Hill-Flashman(by Continentalman) [Baffled 3f(Majestic Son), Puzzled 8m(Monkey Bones)]
Owners:
Dr M J Evans, Dr T B Taylor, M W Glynn
Breeder:
Dr M J Evans, Dr T B Taylor, M W Glynn
Comment:
Brave efforts on the speed in two runs back. Draw negates that. Multiples.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $13,888
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $1.16
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather512All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course512Distance512
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile512Standing000
Left512Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (U2) nose 2-31.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of  6
20 Sep 24
Race  1
R Harrison
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
2/2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-01.5
59.3
2.4L
Thru,ld 1700,joind 400,fght,faded
2 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  2
R Harrison
113 days
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
9
3/5
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-01.5
59.8
0.1L
4-5th,off,ld 1100,fght hard,nabbd
FRAZZLED - cast a bell boot passing the 1500m. Trotted roughly in the run home.
1 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Harrison
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
U2
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-03.4
59.6
 
1 of  5
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Harrison
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
U1
Luca
MR:2-05.0
58.8
 
1 of 12
23 May 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
6 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U2
3/5
Lotus Franco
MR:2-03.1
58.8
 
6-5bk otr,up,prkd 900,grittiest 50
FRAZZLED - pre-race warmed.
6 of  8
17 May 24
Race  4
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U2
4/4
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-03.6
61.7
77L
Detachd,6th,4bk inr,off tn & brk
FRAZZLED - trotted roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start. Broke near the 300m losing all chance.
  
10
232
  MR50
10 (2nd row)
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b g Father Patrick-Tip Your Hat Loui(by Continentalman) [Gentleman Sir 11g(Love You), Glendhu Gem 10m(Muscle Mass), Top Hat And Tails 6m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
Breeder:
L C Driver
Comment:
Chased well behind #7 last week. Keeps finding one or two better. Top3/4.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $7,500
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $2.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather303All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course303Distance303
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile303Standing000
Left303Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (6)

2 of  6
20 Sep 24
Race  1
J R Dunn
7 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
3/3
Habibti Pat
MR:2-01.5
59.3
1.7L
Trld 1700,held up,off 200,smart mid
3 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  2
T Williams
14 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1
4/2
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-01.5
59.8
17L
Trld-4bk inr,1x1 1200,honest inr
PADDY MCDADDY - over-raced middle stages.
2 of  6
30 Aug 24
Race  3
J R Dunn
 
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
2/2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-05.4
60.1
0.5L
Soon led,strung them out,bested
1 of  5
21 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  4
J R Dunn
 
2YO MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Dash Dosh
MR:2-05.0
60.6
 
1 of  6
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  2
J R Dunn
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Jupiter Jewel
MR:2-05.6
60.7
 
2 of  3
13 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  6
J R Dunn
 
2YO C&G MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Rafa
MR:2-10.0
62.5
 
  
 11Hadleymae   
12
113X64
  R52
12 (2nd row)
Front
John Morrison
Tony Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
2 b f What The Hill-Queen Kenny(by Monarchy) [Queen Elida 6m(Love You), Toro Stride 5h(Love You)]
Owners:
G J McKenzie, T R Barron
Breeder:
G J McKenzie, T R Barron
Gear:
RD-On
Comment:
Better here last week after mistake early 13 Sep. Can add spice to combos.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $22,263
Winning Stakes $16,500
Win Dividend $3.86
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather521All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course521Distance521
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile521Standing000
Left521Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 2-34.8
 05/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1/2 head 2-35.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of  6
20 Sep 24
Race  1
J Morrison
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
5/5
Habibti Pat
MR:2-01.5
59.3
6.1L
5th,1x1 1100,off,steady mid-inr
6 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  2
J Morrison
119 days
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
5/4
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-01.5
59.8
24L
Brk start,cght up 400,earnest rear
QUEEN KIZEN - broke as the start was effected losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
8 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Close
 
2YO R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
6
Frazzled
MR:2-03.4
59.6
 
7 of  7
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  7
J Morrison
 
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5
Mighty Logan
MR:2-02.3
57.6
 
3 of  8
17 May 24
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
2/3
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-03.6
61.7
6.2L
5th,1x1 1100,wdr tn,tried hard wd
1 of  7
03 May 24
Race  1
J Morrison
22 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
3/2
Carla Pixie
MR:2-06.3
60.8
 
Prkd,ld 1400,fght hard,just held
CARLA PIXIE - hampered by QUEEN KIZEN over the concluding stages and came together with that runner just prior to the finish line.