NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 5

T Williams

3 days

63rd up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

9/9

Gatecrasher

MR:2-02.5

57.3

7.6L

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,4-bk top,no gap

EASTWOOD DREAM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear to obtain cover. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

12 of 12

16 Mar 25

Race 1

T Williams

76 days

62nd up

4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

11/11

Jose Quivera

MR:2-06.7

59.1

29L

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1250,dropped out

EASTWOOD DREAM - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1200m. Weakened early in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

30 Dec 24

Reefton

Race 9

S Hill

2 days

61st up

3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2450m

Slow

9/9

Carrera Kahu

MR:2-11.8

66.8

Brk on dispatch,pulld up after

EASTWOOD DREAM - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4 of 10

28 Dec 24

Westport

Race 12

S Hill

2 days

60th up

3YO+ R38 to R44 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

9/9

The Next Best Thing

MR:2-04.6

60.3

2.2L

3bk inr,held up badly,off,good inr

EASTWOOD DREAM - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Driver S Hill advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled. Mr Hill was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.

10 of 11

26 Dec 24

Westport

Race 12

S Hill

32 days

59th up

3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

8/8

Don Juan

MR:2-15.1

64.6

24L

5bk otr,6bk 1300,5bk inr,off,fair

8 of 12

24 Nov 24

Race 11

G O'Reilly

16 days

58th up

3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

6/6

Franco Tim

MR:2-05.1

58.5

6.1L

Wd,prkd 1600,loomed tn,wilted

7 of 13

08 Nov 24

Rangiora

Race 7

G O'Reilly

14 days

57th up

3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

7/7

Major Henry

MR:2-02.0

59.0

11L

1x1,prkd 1700,hdd tn,fght honestly

9 of 11

25 Oct 24

Race 12

S Hill

9 days

56th up

3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

6/8

Bonnie's Girl

MR:1-59.8

57.9

7.4L

Wd,6bk otr,detachd,3wd cvr,steady

EASTWOOD DREAM - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Raced wide from the 900m.

1 of 12

16 Oct 24

Race 4

S Hill

5 days

55th up

4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE INV J

1980m

Fast

12/12

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:2-00.5

56.7

Soon 3bk otr,1x1 550,off,flew 100

9 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 4

D Butcher

8 days

54th up

4YO+ R50 to R53 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

11/11

Still Rockin

MR:1-59.7

56.7

6.7L

3bk otr-1x1,prkd 1200,felt pinch

EASTWOOD DREAM - raced wide early.

523234

Melton Magnate

R41

Front

Ricky May

Grant Payne, West Melton

Breeding:: 4 b g Betting Line-Southern Rain(by American Ideal) [Kushite Warrior 3f(Betting Line)]
Owners:: C Nordqvist, P G Campbell, T R McCallum, B F Crothers
Breeder:: Carpet Syndicate
Comment:: Doesn't win out of turn but can't fault his consistency. Trifectas must again.

Starts 21

Wins 1

Seconds 3

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $23,525

Winning Stakes $6,050

Win Dividend $0.41

Place Dividend $0.89

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	13	0	4	All Weather Slushy	2	0
Grass	8	1	3	Grass Wet	1	0
Course	10	0	4	Distance	1	0
Favourite	2	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	18	1	7	Standing	3	0
Left	21	1	7	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	11/24 Akaroa NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) nose 2-36.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 13

14 Mar 25

Race 1

J Morrison

14 days

19th up

3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/4

Auntie Deb

MR:1-56.8

56.5

1.8L

Prkd,1x1 1100,up,solid bid mid

3 of 12

28 Feb 25

Race 10

J Morrison

14 days

18th up

3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/6

Hugo

MR:1-59.0

57.4

2.5L

1x1,3bk otr 1100,off,handy mid

14 Feb 25

Race 11

R May

26 days

17th up

R35 to R42 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-00.1

59.3

0.2L

8th,4-3bk otr,5bk,3wd cvr,cheeky

MELTON MAGNATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Paced roughly late in the run home.

3 of 14

19 Jan 25

Marlb HRC

Race 6

R May

2 days

16th up

R36 to R41 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

4/3

Hit The Lights

MR:2-01.7

61.5

1.6L

4-5bk inr,4bk tn,off,weavd well mid

MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Briefly came together with GEM N EM near the 150m.

2 of 14

17 Jan 25

Marlb HRC

Race 6

R May

19 days

15th up

R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

5/5

Sarasota Sunset

MR:2-02.7

58.3

0.2L

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,dashd mid

5 of 13

29 Dec 24

Race 7

R May

16 days

14th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/5

Ari On Safari

MR:2-05.8

58.5

2.1L

4-3bk otr,up wdr tn,warmd up wd

4 of 12

13 Dec 24

Race 4

R May

13 days

13th up

Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

7/7

Masterlou

MR:2-03.0

59.1

1.8L

1x1-3bk otr,4bk,inr tn,handy inr

MELTON MAGNATE - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

1 of 14

30 Nov 24

Akaroa

Race 2

R May

16 days

12th up

NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/2

Revolution

MR:2-05.8

59.7

Eased,3-4bk inr,off,unwound wdst

6 of 14

14 Nov 24

Race 4

R May

13 days

11th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2400m

Good

5/5

Always On Sale

MR:2-00.7

57.2

14L

Chkd,12-11th,6bk inr,held up,tidy

MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

5 of 13

01 Nov 24

Race 3

R May

7 days

10th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

1700m

Good

1/2

Festus Haggen

MR:2-05.0

60.2

8.7L

6th,1x1 950,askd tn,imprvd mid

MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. Mr May admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

500946

Sargent Best

R41

Front

Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson, Oamaru Raceway

Breeding:: 7 b g Art Major-Thebestamancanget(by Mach Three) [Busload Of Faith 5g(Always B Miki), Fantasize 9m(Art Major), Nolessthanperfect 10m(Bettor's Delight), Vasari 11g(Art Major)]
Owner:: A Peach
Breeder:: Hardwood Breeding Syndicate
Comment:: Made up plenty at Oamaru. Tosses in some good runs here. Blowout hope.

Starts 88

Wins 7

Seconds 14

Thirds 10

Lifetime Stakes $99,911

Winning Stakes $47,850

Win Dividend $0.56

Place Dividend $0.77

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	58	4	17	All Weather Slushy	3	0	1
Grass	30	3	7	Grass Wet	7	1	3
Course	34	2	10	Distance	13	2	2
Favourite	13	3	4	2nd Favourite	11	1	4
Mobile	80	6	21	Standing	8	1	3
Left	88	7	24	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	5	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/22 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1950m (2) 1/2 head 2-35.4
	08/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (3) nose 2-27.8
	09/22 Winton R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1/2 neck 2-56.6
	01/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 head 2-32.1
	05/24 Rangiora 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
	07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 3-18.6
	01/25 Wyndham R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1800m (1) neck 2-19

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 13

23 Mar 25

Waimate

Race 9

C Williamson

18 days

55th up

3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

12/11

Gem N Em

MR:2-08.6

59.9

3.4L

Eased,11th inr,off,tidy effort wdst

4 of 8

05 Mar 25

Oamaru

Race 1

C Williamson

10 days

54th up

R41 to R43 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

7/8

Destiny's Dream

MR:2-00.6

57.8

5.8L

Bk otr,last bell,angl,ran on well

9 of 12

23 Feb 25

Race 5

C Williamson

2 days

53rd up

3YO+ R41 to R43, with cond. MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

10/11

Light Me Up

MR:2-00.6

58.4

8.1L

Soon 3pegs,hld up trn,batld innr

10 of 11

21 Feb 25

Race 6

C Williamson

7 days

52nd up

3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

8/8

Always On Sale

MR:2-02.8

60.8

17L

Setld 5pegs,flat turn,no impression

10 of 14

14 Feb 25

Race 2

M Williamson

12 days

51st up

3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/11

Shard De Arch

MR:1-57.5

57.3

11L

3bk inr,4bk 1400,waited,plain inr

5 of 11

02 Feb 25

Waikouaiti

Race 10

C Williamson

11 days

50th up

3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

10/10

What A Minx

MR:2-04.8

58.6

4.8L

Soon 4pegs,ok in tight room innr

SARGENT BEST - crowded by an outside runner passing the 100m.

4 of 9

22 Jan 25

Forbury Pk

Race 6

C Williamson

8 days

49th up

R41 to R46 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/3

Melody Banner

MR:2-00.8

58.2

1.1L

Soon trail,handy up lane

SARGENT BEST - driver C Williamson was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

13 of 13

14 Jan 25

Race 7

M Williamson

8 days

48th up

R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

10/10

Biggles

MR:2-00.5

57.3

33L

4-5bk inr,flat,buried tn,faded bk

SARGENT BEST - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

1 of 11

06 Jan 25

Race 5

M Williamson

8 days

47th up

R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

2/1

Pounamu

MR:2-04.2

59.6

Soon 4pegs,angld out late,dashd

SARGENT BEST - held up middle stages of the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the gelding had appreciated the drop back in class of today's race and also derived benefit from its previous run after being freshened prior.

12 of 12

29 Dec 24

Race 12

M Williamson

59 days

46th up

3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

11/11

Sky Rocket

MR:2-00.9

58.8

30L

4bk inr,5bk 1200,buried,plain inr

X800X5

Malakai

R45

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Captain Crunch-Chieko(by Washington VC) [La Bamba 5g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:: K D Straight, Mrs B A Straight, D R Percival, Eeyore Racing Syndicate
Breeder:: Mrs S A Brown, S B Brown
Comment:: Didn't quite go to plan last week but gets a much better draw. Tough to bowl.

Starts 9

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $38,466

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $0.36

Place Dividend $0.69

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins
All Weather	9	1	2	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	8	1	1	Distance	0	0
Favourite	1	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	9	1	2	Standing	0	0
Left	9	1	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (3) neck 2-23.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13

14 Mar 25

Race 1

R Butt

154 days

1st up

3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Auntie Deb

MR:1-56.8

56.5

1.9L

6bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,bestd 100

1 of 8

06 Mar 25

TRIAL

Race 8

M Lewis

R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Jukebox Gypsy

MR:2-01.8

59.1

5 of 9

13 Feb 25

TRIAL

Race 4

J R Dunn

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Beach Ball

MR:2-05.0

57.9

10 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 10

R Butt

8 days

3rd up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

13/13

Marketplace

MR:1-55.7

56.3

13L

6bk otr,3wd,postd 700,weakened

MALAKAI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Raced wide from the 1000m.

13 of 13

03 Oct 24

Race 7

R Butt

13 days

2nd up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Marketplace

MR:1-57.1

57.9

117L

Gate spd,ld,joind 800,hdd 700,gone

MALAKAI - lay outwards when being restrained near the 900m and then weakened from the 650m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8 of 10

20 Sep 24

Race 6

K Newman

110 days

1st up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/5

Marketplace

MR:1-55.7

55.5

12L

3-5bk otr,sent 3wd 600,wltd

2 of 5

12 Sep 24

TRIAL

Race 9

K Newman

2YO R49 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Got The Chocolates

MR:2-00.3

56.6

1 of 6

28 Aug 24

TRIAL

Race 7

K Newman

2YO R48 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Got The Chocolates

MR:2-02.1

57.4

3 of 6

02 Jun 24

Race 6

T Williams

16 days

5th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

3/3

Marketplace

MR:1-53.1

58.5

5.1L

1x1,prkd,ld 1000,kickd,fght well

MALAKAI - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Lay outwards early in the run home despite the efforts of driver T Williams.

2 of 7

17 May 24

Race 7

T Williams

9 days

4th up

2YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Got The Chocolates

MR:1-55.9

56.3

3.1L

1x1,up 3wd,ld 600,hdd 150,fght

042184

Franco Tim

R45

Front

Gemma Thornley(J)

Chris Thornley, Greenpark

Breeding:: 6 br g Sportswriter-Thatcher Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Tai 12g(Lis Mara), Franco Tetrick 11g(Live Or Die), Franco Texas 13g(Changeover), Titian Franco 4m(Vincent(AUS)), Uncle Chan 8g(American Ideal)]
Owners:: Mrs C E Thornley, L R Thornley
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Waited for a run last week but ran on well enough. Add to trifecta bets.

Starts 41

Wins 4

Seconds 2

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $39,225

Winning Stakes $22,825

Win Dividend $0.72

Place Dividend $0.90

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	11	1	2	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	30	3	4	Grass Wet	6	0	1
Course	5	0	0	Distance	2	1	0
Favourite	4	1	0	2nd Favourite	5	1	2
Mobile	38	3	6	Standing	3	1	0
Left	41	4	6	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/23 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1800m (2) 1/2 head 2-22.5
	11/23 Rangiora Up to R46 with cond. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-24.2
	11/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 length 2-35.6
	02/25 Wyndham R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1800m (3) 1/2 length 2-14.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 10

21 Mar 25

Race 11

G Thornley

5 days

13th up

3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/9

Renaldo

MR:1-58.3

57.7

5.7L

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 950,imprvd inr

FRANCO TIM - held up early in the run home.

8 of 12

16 Mar 25

Race 9

G Thornley

21 days

12th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand

2170m

Dead

9/10

She's Tough

MR:2-04.0

59.9

13L

4th inr,shffld,off,wd cvr,no pickup

1 of 12

23 Feb 25

Race 3

G Thornley

2 days

11th up

R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

1/1

Chezz Dale

MR:2-00.3

59.4

Gt spd,led,had on 800,kept givn

FRANCO TIM - briefly crowded near the 700m and raced inside a track marker.

2 of 12

21 Feb 25

Race 4

G Thornley

5 days

10th up

R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

2/4

Penny Weight

MR:2-03.1

63.5

0.4L

Soon 1x1,swept up,led 200,nabd

4 of 13

16 Feb 25

Race 1

G Thornley

21 days

9th up

4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

10/9

Dance With The Boss

MR:2-00.7

60.4

3.6L

Mid otr,5-bk 1200,wdst top,bold fin

2 of 3

08 Feb 25

Motukar TA

WORKOUT

Race 4

2YO+ SpecHcp PACE Stand

2170m

Good

Audacity

MR:2-14.9

59.0

12 of 13

26 Jan 25

Race 11

G Thornley

20 days

8th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

2300m

Slow

8/7

Kirkman

MR:2-08.4

62.1

27L

9th otr,4-bk bell,unable to quicken

4 of 10

06 Jan 25

Race 9

G Thornley

2 days

7th up

R41 to R45 MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

5/6

Fitzthebill

MR:2-00.5

59.6

4.9L

5-6pegs,off,angld wide,tidy fin

8 of 11

04 Jan 25

Roxburgh

Race 5

G Thornley

8 days

6th up

R35 to R41 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

2/3

Robyns Hustler

MR:1-59.3

59.7

11L

3w cvr,4w,parkd bell,

FRANCO TIM - raced wide early and middle stages before reaching the parked position near the 900m.

5 of 14

27 Dec 24

Gore

Race 2

S Thornley

12 days

5th up

3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

1/1

Airwaves

MR:1-58.8

58.4

8.1L

Bk otr,3w train,wd 400,ran on ok

The start was delayed when the boring pole on FRANCO TIM came adrift in the score up.

468681

Taumutu Lad

R46

Front

Mia Holbrough(J)

Len Mosely, Leeston

Breeding:: 4 b g Downbytheseaside-Kiwi Serento(by Panspacificflight)
Owner:: L J Mosely
Breeder:: L J Mosely
Comment:: Got the job done in one-win grade last week. Can press forward & place.

Starts 12

Wins 2

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $15,548

Winning Stakes $11,275

Win Dividend $1.50

Place Dividend $0.54

	Starts	Wins		Starts
All Weather	10	2	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	2	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	7	1	Distance	3
Favourite	0	0	2nd Favourite	1
Mobile	9	2	Standing	3
Left	12	2	Right	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	11/24 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2050m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-34.2
	03/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 10

19 Mar 25

Race 8

M Holbrough

19 days

10th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/4

Samvasa

MR:1-59.7

57.6

Ld out,trld 1600,thru lane,powerful

TAUMUTU LAD - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer L Mosely advised that the gelding has been freshened, worked well in the lead up and benefitted from a drop in class tonight.

8 of 13

28 Feb 25

Race 2

M Holbrough

8 days

9th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Fast

9/10

Toby Tom B

MR:1-57.6

59.5

6.9L

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,imprvd

TAUMUTU LAD - held up final bend. Hung outwards near the 300m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

6 of 11

20 Feb 25

Race 3

S Thornley

6 days

8th up

R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

10/10

Biggles

MR:2-02.7

56.8

4.9L

Soon prkd,asked tn,fght,faded 100

TAUMUTU LAD - lay inwards for a distance passing the 1100m.

8 of 14

14 Feb 25

Race 2

S Thornley

14 days

7th up

3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

13/12

Shard De Arch

MR:1-57.5

57.3

6.7L

4-5bk inr,4-6bk otr,imprvd in mid

6 of 9

31 Jan 25

Race 11

S Thornley

7 days

6th up

3YO+ R47 to R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

Five Crowns

MR:1-57.5

57.1

8.5L

Trld,4bk inr 1200,waited,steady mid

TAUMUTU LAD - lay inwards near the 1100m causing driver S Thornley difficulty.

4 of 12

24 Jan 25

Race 5

M Holbrough

16 days

5th up

4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Fast

6/6

Shard De Arch

MR:1-59.7

59.1

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,imprvd inr

8 of 11

08 Jan 25

Timaru

Race 4

S Thornley

32 days

4th up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2050m

Easy

4/2

Destiny's Dream

MR:2-00.1

59.9

6.8L

Gate spd,ld 1600,tackld,swampd tn

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide early.

6 of 11

07 Dec 24

Geraldine

Race 11

B Orange

6 days

3rd up

3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

2/2

Jack Tar

MR:1-59.6

59.8

2.3L

1x1-3bk otr,3wd,postd,fght hard

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide from the 1000m.

4 of 14

01 Dec 24

Race 5

B Orange

8 days

2nd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

3/3

Just Foxin

MR:2-04.3

60.8

1.4L

Trld-4bk inr,off,3wd cvr,gritty

1 of 7

23 Nov 24

Timaru

Race 3

S Thornley

167 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2050m

Good

6/5

Didjaseemiki

MR:2-01.0

59.0

3bk otr-prkd,up,ld 600,very tough

29X814

Watching Brief

R46

Front

John Morrison

John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 4 br m He's Watching-Sue Me(by Elsu) [Terror Ma Sue 6m(Terror To Love)]
Owners:: Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend
Breeder:: Mrs P M De Filippi, Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend
Comment:: Rattled home here 14 Mar from well back. Deserving of a watching brief here.

Starts 9

Wins 2

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $21,166

Winning Stakes $14,300

Win Dividend $1.82

Place Dividend $1.07

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins
All Weather	9	2	2	All Weather Slushy	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	5	1	1	Distance	2	1
Favourite	3	0	1	2nd Favourite	3	1
Mobile	9	2	2	Standing	0	0
Left	9	2	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	0	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3 3/4 lengths 2-26.2
	03/25 Oamaru 3YO+ R44 to R47 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) head 3-13.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 10

14 Mar 25

Race 12

J Morrison

9 days

3rd up

3YO+ R46 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

My Friend Louie

MR:1-57.9

58.0

1.6L

Prkd,1x1 1200,held up 400,off,big

WATCHING BRIEF - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

1 of 10

05 Mar 25

Oamaru

Race 6

S Thornley

11 days

2nd up

3YO+ R44 to R47 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

6/7

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-00.0

57.3

Soon 5pegs,off,angld,kept coming wd

8 of 12

22 Feb 25

Race 4

J Morrison

100 days

1st up

4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

1/2

Doctor Tim

MR:1-54.9

57.5

8.8L

Ld out,trld 1100,off,chkd,no pickup

WATCHING BRIEF - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised he was disappointed with the effort and would be making gear changes prior to the mare racing next.

2 of 6

15 Feb 25

WORKOUT

Race 8

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2300m

Quinn

MR:2-13.2

60.5

3 of 4

08 Feb 25

Motukar TA

WORKOUT

Race 5

2YO+ FFA MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Louis

MR:2-11.9

60.0

9 of 13

14 Nov 24

Race 11

J Morrison

10 days

3rd up

3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Our Shangri Lana

MR:1-54.3

56.6

5.9L

Gate spd,ld 1200,askd,run down 150

2 of 6

04 Nov 24

Kaikoura

Race 6

R May

10 days

2nd up

3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1900m

Good

1/2

Delightful Dreams

MR:1-56.6

56.6

2.8L

4th,up,ld 1100,fght,hdd,tried hard

6 of 10

25 Oct 24

Race 10

J Morrison

98 days

1st up

2YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

1/1

Wuhan

MR:2-01.2

58.8

2.2L

1x1-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,big wdst

2 of 5

08 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 6

J Morrison

R40 to R49 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Straight Flush

MR:1-58.9

57.6

2 of 6

28 Sep 24

WORKOUT

Race 7

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Shepherds Delight

MR:2-14.0

61.5

8553X5

Off The Edge

R46

Front

Olivia Thornley(J)

Alan Edge, Weedons

Breeding:: 9 br g Art Official-Ella Fitzgerald(by Bettor's Delight)
Owner:: A N Edge
Breeder:: N B Edge, A N Edge
Comment:: Useful 5th when resuming last week & drops in grade too. Don't disregard.

Starts 96

Wins 9

Seconds 13

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $98,195

Winning Stakes $51,025

Win Dividend $1.33

Place Dividend $1.28

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	84	8	18	All Weather Slushy	3	0	1
Grass	12	1	2	Grass Wet	3	0	0
Course	60	5	14	Distance	20	2	2
Favourite	4	3	0	2nd Favourite	6	0	4
Mobile	80	8	18	Standing	16	1	2
Left	96	9	20	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	2	Fresh30	10	2	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/19 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (9) neck 2-47.9
	01/21 Ashburton R40 to R54 MOB. PACE 2400m (11) 1 length 2-57.9
	09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23
	07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 1/2 lengths 2-29.8
	11/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 3-13.6
	01/24 Cent Otago 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 length 2-27.7
	02/24 Waikouaiti 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) nose 2-39.5
	05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2600m (7) nose 3-21.3
	10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12

21 Mar 25

Race 1

O Thornley

94 days

1st up

3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

12/12

Vincent Reactress

MR:1-58.8

59.3

2.2L

1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound mid-wd

OFF THE EDGE - held up leaving the final bend.

3 of 10

17 Dec 24

Race 1

A Edge

13 days

78th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Stickifingers

MR:2-02.0

58.0

1.2L

Prkd,1x1 1700,off,useful mid

5 of 8

04 Dec 24

Race 1

A Edge

14 days

77th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/7

Classie Linc

MR:2-01.6

57.2

3.3L

3bk otr,4bk 900,3-4wd tn,honest

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced middle stages.

5 of 8

20 Nov 24

Rangiora

Race 1

A Edge

8 days

76th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/2

Mouton Cadet

MR:1-59.3

58.5

4.1L

4-3bk otr,3wd tn,imprvd,peaked

8 of 15

12 Nov 24

Race 6

O Thornley

9 days

75th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

14/13

The Lazarus Effect

MR:2-01.6

57.3

12L

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,paddld wd

3 of 7

03 Nov 24

Kaikoura

Race 1

C Wigg

9 days

74th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1900m

Good

2/2

Ruby's A Delight

MR:2-03.5

59.6

0.8L

Eased,4bk otr,hookd wdst,smart

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the start. Driver C Wigg was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 600m.

13 of 14

25 Oct 24

Race 3

J Cox

9 days

73rd up

3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

14/14

Magician

MR:1-59.2

57.9

8.4L

Eased,6bk inr,5bk tn,pluggd inr

1 of 10

16 Oct 24

Race 1

C Wigg

7 days

72nd up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Archie

MR:2-00.3

60.0

7bk otr,4bk inr,off 700,wd cvr,easy

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the candy pole. Driver C Wigg was issued a warning.

2 of 10

09 Oct 24

Race 1

A Edge

66 days

71st up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/8

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-00.3

59.0

0.7L

8th,4bk otr-1x1,up tn,strong mid

7 of 10

04 Aug 24

Race 4

A Drake

7 days

70th up

4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D Stand

2600m

Fast

8/7

Obsession

MR:2-02.1

60.1

11L

Brk,4bk otr 1600,3bk,off tn,battld

OFF THE EDGE - broke at the start losing ground.

0936X5

The Coalman

R48

Front

Samantha Ottley

Mark Jones, Burnham

Breeding:: 6 b g Pet Rock(USA)-Jungle Jane(by Live Or Die) [Jungle Gem 11m(Changeover), Jungle Genie 15m(Bettor's Delight), Jungle Jewel 14m(Mach Three), Leaping Leo 10g(Changeover), Sagano 9m(Christian Cullen), The Cobbler 7g(Art Major)]
Owner:: C A McConchie
Breeder:: C A McConchie
Comment:: Early error 16 Mar. Back to the mobile here but cops a wide draw. Multiples.

Starts 51

Wins 5

Seconds 9

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $76,295

Winning Stakes $35,200

Win Dividend $0.49

Place Dividend $0.89

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	45	3	13	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	6	2	2	Grass Wet	3	0	1
Course	37	2	9	Distance	22	2	3
Favourite	7	2	1	2nd Favourite	10	1	6
Mobile	25	0	7	Standing	26	5	8
Left	51	5	15	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	1	1	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (6) 2 lengths 2-31.2
	10/22 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (6) 1 length 3-01.9
	11/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R53, R54 with cond. DiscrHcp 2500m (10) head 3-15.1
	07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-26.3
	10/23 Methven R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (8) neck 3-10

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12

16 Mar 25

Race 9

S Ottley

124 days

1st up

3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand

2170m

Dead

1/1

She's Tough

MR:2-04.0

59.9

3.1L

Brk,5th,prkd,ld,trld,3-bk,fght mrks

THE COALMAN - held up early in the run home.

6 of 15

12 Nov 24

Race 6

R May

8 days

4th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

6/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:2-01.6

57.3

8.8L

3-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard mid

3 of 9

04 Nov 24

Kaikoura

Race 4

S Ottley

17 days

3rd up

3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

2/1

Rock Or Bust

MR:2-03.5

56.7

Up,ld 2200,no peace last lap,gritty

9 of 12

18 Oct 24

Race 5

Z Meredith

7 days

2nd up

4YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE INV J

2600m

Fast

3/4

Borrisokane

MR:1-57.4

59.1

23L

3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,fading,brk

THE COALMAN - struck several track markers rounding the final bend and then broke losing all chance. Driver Z Meredith was issued a warning for striking track markers and advised he is to show more control when attempting to drive his runners out in future.

11 of 13

11 Oct 24

Race 4

S Ottley

126 days

1st up

4YO+ R50 to R53 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/3

Still Rockin

MR:1-59.7

56.7

7.8L

6-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr 600,pluggd

3 of 5

02 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 2

S Ottley

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

Don't Stop Dreaming

MR:2-03.6

55.2

3 of 4

31 Aug 24

WORKOUT

Race 2

Wk. PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Rosary

MR:2-33.5

66.4

8 of 9

07 Jun 24

Race 5

R May

12 days

8th up

3YO+ R40 to R71 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

5/4

Commander Ben

MR:2-02.4

57.0

3.5L

Brk,9th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,sound

THE COALMAN - broke at the start losing ground.

6 of 8

26 May 24

Timaru

Race 8

R May

7 days

7th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

1/2

Lester

MR:2-04.4

59.2

3.3L

3-5bk inr,off,prkd 1200,dug in,hdd

2 of 11

19 May 24

Rangiora

Race 9

S Ottley

14 days

6th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

2/4

Wag Star

MR:1-59.9

56.7

3.8L

3bk inr,ld 1900,trld 1250,earnest

310750

Bad Habits

R46

10 (2nd row)

Front

Robbie Close

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 4 b g Lazarus-Real Wings(by Badlands Hanover) [Arden Believer 6g(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden's Reality 8g(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden Velocity 7g(Bettor's Delight), Real Eagle 10g(American Ideal)]
Owners:: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G A Hand, Small Car World Ltd, P C Morgan, Ms H M Archibald
Breeder:: J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven
Comment:: Never saw clear air last week. Traffic a concern again but each way with gaps.

Starts 11

Wins 2

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $21,728

Winning Stakes $12,925

Win Dividend $0.80

Place Dividend $0.75

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	9	0	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	2	2	0	Grass Wet	0	0
Course	9	0	4	Distance	1	1
Favourite	4	1	2	2nd Favourite	2	2
Mobile	9	2	3	Standing	2	1
Left	11	2	4	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	0	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (14) 1/2 head 2-37.4
	02/25 Waikouaiti 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (7) head 2-36

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12

21 Mar 25

Race 1

R Close

7 days

7th up

3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Vincent Reactress

MR:1-58.8

59.3

5.9L

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn to line

BAD HABITS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5 of 10

14 Mar 25

Race 12

R Close

14 days

6th up

3YO+ R46 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

My Friend Louie

MR:1-57.9

58.0

3.8L

4-5bk inr,off 600,3wd cvr,imprvd

7 of 9

28 Feb 25

Race 4

R Close

14 days

5th up

3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/5

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:1-58.2

58.5

2.2L

3bk otr,angld wd,workd closer wd

DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.

10 of 12

14 Feb 25

Race 3

C Ferguson

12 days

4th up

R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

1/2

Fitzthebill

MR:2-00.1

58.9

13L

3wd,prkd,ld bid,prkd,askd tn,tired

BAD HABITS - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages and was not suited to racing in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

1 of 8

02 Feb 25

Waikouaiti

Race 5

O Thornley

9 days

3rd up

4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

1/1

Jack Tar

MR:2-05.4

59.7

Mid-bk otr,into1x1,pouncd,knckd off

3 of 12

24 Jan 25

Race 5

O Thornley

26 days

2nd up

4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D

1980m

Fast

2/1

Shard De Arch

MR:1-59.7

59.1

2.6L

4bk otr,3-5wd 400,useful mid-wd

1 of 14

29 Dec 24

Race 2

R Close

177 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/1

Echappe

MR:2-06.6

63.2

4-5bk inr,6bk 900,off wdst,flew,yes

BAD HABITS - had to be steadied passing the 800m when there was an easing of the pace.

3 of 6

18 Dec 24

TRIAL

Race 9

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Rockingood

MR:2-04.4

59.2

2 of 6

05 Dec 24

TRIAL

Race 5

R Close

NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Caught The Eye

MR:2-02.2

56.7

2 of 9

05 Jul 24

Race 8

R Close

14 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Good

1/1

Black Billie Gee

MR:2-03.0

58.1

0.4L

Led,trld,held up tn,smart,missd

BAD HABITS - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Close was issued a warning. The boring pole came adrift late in the run home. This gear was inspected with trainer R Todd deemed not to be at fault.

11712228Sophia Bromac

0210X2

A Better Jackalack

R48

U2 (2nd row)

Front

Sam Thornley(J)

Sam Thornley, West Melton

Breeding:: 4 b g Betterthancheddar-Jackalack Sue(by Elsu) [He's A Jackalack 6g(He's Watching)]
Owners:: G W Davis, K R Corbett
Breeder:: G W Davis, K R Corbett
Comment:: Chased well in R45-50 grade at Oamaru. Can push through & play a part.

Starts 5

Wins 1

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $11,853

Winning Stakes $6,875

Win Dividend $0.74

Place Dividend $1.26

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	3	0	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	2	1	1	Grass Wet	1	1
Course	1	0	0	Distance	1	0
Favourite	1	1	0	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	4	1	2	Standing	1	0
Left	5	1	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/24 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2300m (11) head 2-58.6

Race Starts

2 of 8

23 Mar 25

Waimate

Race 11

S Hill

100 days

1st up

3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

2/4

Light Me Up

MR:2-04.7

58.3

0.2L

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,strong bid inr

A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up, veered inwards and made contact with the running rail which broke requiring some remedial work. A BETTER JACKALACK was cleared to start after the veterinarian had viewed the gelding. Sent to the Unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

1 of 6

13 Mar 25

TRIAL

Race 7

S Thornley

R38 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

General Jen

MR:2-01.8

56.9

11 of 11

13 Dec 24

Race 10

T Williams

12 days

4th up

3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/5

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:2-02.2

58.4

9.2L

4bk inr,waitd,no impact up inr

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

1 of 13

01 Dec 24

Race 1

S Thornley

17 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

1/1

Lasa

MR:2-04.9

60.8

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,toughest

A BETTER JACKALACK - over-raced middle stages. Shifted out abruptly near the 1350m before being taken forward three wide to cross to the parked position near the 1000m.

2 of 14

14 Nov 24

Race 2

S Thornley

17 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/5

Fredastaire

MR:1-59.9

57.8

0.3L

Gate spd,ld 1900,dashd tn,nabbd

10 of 10

28 Oct 24

Race 1

S Thornley

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2400m

Good

7/7

Buddha

MR:2-02.0

57.0

11L

Brk,brk,detachd,5bk otr,honest

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again briefly rounding the first bend. Paced roughly in the run home.

UNPL

19 Oct 24

WORKOUT

Race 4

NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Elegant Achiever

MR:2-22.7

62.5

2 of 6

08 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 7

S Thornley

NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Quicker Than Quick

MR:1-59.3

57.9

3 of 4

19 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 2

S Thornley

QUAL' PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Buddha

MR:2-08.0

58.3

1 of 5

14 Feb 24

WORKOUT

Race 9