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Meeting: KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND RACE MEETING (KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND RACE MEETING)
Last updated 29/05/2026 at 19:44 pm
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m

 

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Carrera Hombre: RD-On    Legend
1
465303
  R39
1
Front
Blair Orange
Andrew Faulks, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g Sky Major-Queen Of Glory(by Mach Three) [Another Vinnie 3g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, Miss D L Negus
Breeder:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Comment:
Good enough after working at Timaru. Should get nice run in transit. Place.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 4
Seconds 9
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $71,401
Winning Stakes $28,195
Win Dividend $0.31
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather57415All Weather Slushy301
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course3526Distance1104
Favourite3112nd Favourite822
Mobile58414Standing101
Left59415Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR44 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 length 2-27.4
 11/24 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1900m (9) 3/4 length 2-21.8
 12/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-03.9
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-23.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14
24 May 26
Race  10
B Orange
9 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2050m
Good
7
3/4
Normie Stead
MR:2-02.9
57.4
4.4L
Wd cvr rear,up prkd 600,bttld well
AUNTIE DEB - raced wide with cover in the early and middle stages.
12 of 12
15 May 26
Race  10
S Tomlinson
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
7/8
Mostert
MR:1-57.6
56.7
17L
Soon 4bk otr,pushd 3-4wd,tired
AUNTIE DEB - forced to race wide from the 800m. Weakened from the 600m.
3 of  8
06 May 26
Race  5
R Harrison
7 days
4th up
R36 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3
7/7
Quinn
MR:1-59.7
59.6
1L
Tardy,4bk inr bell,off,blkd,belated
AUNTIE DEB - slow in the early stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
5 of  6
29 Apr 26
Race  1
C Negus
5 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
2/1
Loveyourmother
MR:2-00.6
58.1
11L
Rough,5-bk inr,wd rear 600,no dash
AUNTIE DEB - driver C Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly near the 1500m by displaying a lack of control when attempting to activate the hopple shorteners resulting in her horse racing inside several track markers and pacing roughly. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mrs Negus advised she had been unable to activate the hopple shorteners after becoming entangled.
6 of 10
24 Apr 26
Race  4
M Williamson
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/8
Stumpy Blackler
MR:1-57.4
56.6
9.1L
Soon 3bk inr,askd 350,1-paced inr
4 of  8
15 Apr 26
Race  1
C Negus
163 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
3/2
The Bettor Major
MR:2-02.6
57.2
3L
Nice trip otr,peeled 450,bttld well
6 of  6
07 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  10
S Tomlinson
 
R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Sideshow Bruce
MR:2-08.1
57.2
 
7 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  5
Pierre Vercruysse
10 days
49th up
4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV.D
1900m
Good
4
5/5
Flying Bird
MR:1-56.5
57.5
4.1L
3wd,easd,4bk otr,3bk tn,steady wdst
8 of 10
24 Oct 25
Race  4
S Tomlinson
9 days
48th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
9/9
Always B Magic
MR:1-58.3
57.4
11L
1x1,3bk otr 900,wd rear tn,battld
2 of  8
15 Oct 25
Race  1
J Buckland-Stevens
26 days
47th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
4/3
Double Quick
MR:1-59.6
60.0
0.4L
Eased,rear inr,off,1x1,blkd,belated
AUNTIE DEB - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
  
2
792X20
  R38
2
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Captaintreacherous-Schnucki Putzi(by Christian Cullen) [Sweet Addition 5m(Sweet Lou)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
W D Kennedy, Mrs D P Kennedy
Comment:
Jekyll & Hyde in two starts back. Clearly capable of winning, but needs to step.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $38,290
Winning Stakes $14,300
Win Dividend $0.12
Place Dividend $0.55
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2127All Weather Slushy100
Grass501Grass Wet200
Course905Distance402
Favourite10222nd Favourite402
Mobile2016Standing612
Left2628Right000
Fresh90404Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/25 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 4 lengths 3-00.8
 04/25 Invcargill 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE 2200m (6) 4 1/4 lengths 2-47.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 14
24 May 26
Race  10
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2050m
Good
14
1/2
Normie Stead
MR:2-02.9
57.4
74L
Blew the start,out of action after
TREASURE COVE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2 of  8
17 May 26
Race  6
T Williams
116 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
1/1
My Skatjie
MR:2-04.5
56.7
0.8L
Won early ld duel,dictated,run down
1 of  5
12 May 26
TRIAL
Race  13
C Markham
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
Transonic
MR:2-06.8
56.5
 
2 of 10
21 Jan 26
Race  10
T Williams
24 days
11th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
1
3/3
Ninth Wave Arden
MR:1-59.5
56.6
0.1L
Soon trail,only just missd lane
9 of  9
28 Dec 25
Race  5
T Williams
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
1
2/2
Matai Harry
MR:2-08.1
63.9
51L
Trld-3bk inr,on retreat from 400
TREASURE COVE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
7 of 10
26 Dec 25
Race  5
T Williams
20 days
9th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
2
3/3
Flying Bird
MR:2-06.7
63.0
27L
Brk,detachd,5-4bk inr,beaten by tn
TREASURE COVE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend.
5 of 14
06 Dec 25
Race  11
T Williams
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
9
1/2
To Ri Ruby
MR:1-58.4
58.1
2.8L
Speared to ld,set terms,gathered in
4 of 11
27 Nov 25
Race  4
N Burton
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
5/5
Take The Miki
MR:1-56.4
56.3
3.9L
Thru prkd,ld,3-bk,blkd,brk,tidy inr
TREASURE COVE - over-raced middle stages. Hung outwards and broke near the 300m losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
9 of 12
21 Nov 25
Race  1
T Chmiel
8 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
9/10
Brandi Snapp
MR:1-57.3
58.1
6.6L
Gate spd,prkd 1600-tn,askd,wiltd
15 of 15
13 Nov 25
Race  6
T Williams
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 PACE Stand
2400m
Slushy
1
1/1
Coba Charged
MR:2-04.1
57.3
85L
Blew the start badly,out of action
TREASURE COVE - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably. Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
3
570262
  R43
1
10
Ricky May
Warren Stapleton, Rakaia
Breeding:
5 b g Always B Miki-Siena Franco(by Courage Under Fire) [Divinia Bellezza 11m(American Ideal), Guido Da Siena 10g(Art Major)]
Owners:
K D Straight, Mrs B A Straight, Mrs C M Ede, C J Dunnett, Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
Breeder:
Loburn Limited
Comment:
Handy 2nd in better field at Timaru. Can handle stand starts. Keep safe.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 3
Seconds 10
Thirds 10
Lifetime Stakes $96,224
Winning Stakes $28,600
Win Dividend $0.12
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38316All Weather Slushy100
Grass704Grass Wet301
Course31313Distance923
Favourite7332nd Favourite904
Mobile39217Standing613
Left44320Right100
Fresh90401Fresh30412

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) head 3-18.8
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-13.7
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 10
24 May 26
Race  11
R May
79 days
20th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
9
6/6
B B King
MR:1-59.1
60.6
0.4L
Eased,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr rear,bold
6 of 10
06 Mar 26
Race  1
J J Dunn
47 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6
5/5
Alecto
MR:2-40.6
57.5
5.2L
Wd,8th otr,held up rear,late dig wd
MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide early. Paced roughly at various stages.
2 of  4
24 Feb 26
WORKOUT
Race  6
J J Dunn
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
5
Big Herb
MR:2-01.8
57.2
 
2 of  9
18 Jan 26
Race  12
B Orange
2 days
18th up
R42 to R44 MOB. PACE
1850m
Slow
3
3/1
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:2-04.3
61.3
3.3L
Nice trip otr,peeled,ran on stoutly
11 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  10
John Dunn
5 days
17th up
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1850m
Dead
12
5/5
Matai Harry
MR:2-08.9
61.6
8.2L
5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,pluggd wdst
7 of  9
11 Jan 26
Race  11
R Harrison
2 days
16th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5
4/4
Captain Tyron
MR:1-52.7
55.9
4.8L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,bt slows inr
MIKI'S COURAGE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
5 of  8
09 Jan 26
Race  11
John Dunn
11 days
15th up
R43 to R47 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
3
2/1
Candy Cane
MR:1-58.7
57.5
6.7L
Up,ld 1900,joind tn,swampd 150
MIKI'S COURAGE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
3 of 10
29 Dec 25
Race  7
R Harrison
17 days
14th up
4YO+ R40 to R49 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
4
3/1
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-04.0
57.1
1.9L
Ld out,trld 1800,thru,closed boldly
3 of 12
12 Dec 25
Race  7
T Williams
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
2/1
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.6
58.3
1.5L
Trld,off,ld 2200,no peace,fght,cght
ZOOM X - weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver M Jones regarding his tactics during the running. Mr Jones advised he elected to challenge MIKI'S COURAGE for the lead rounding the first bend in an attempt to obtain a position on the marker line, from which he could then restrain and obtain cover, as he felt the gelding would be unsuited to racing parked. Mr Jones added that when it became apparent racing into the back straight on the first occasion that he would be unable to cross, he desisted from his challenge and steadied the gelding. Mr Jones further stated that despite the early work he was disappointed with the gelding's effort. After considering his explanation and the distance over which Mr Jones challenged for the lead, Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.
3 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  6
T Williams
12 days
12th up
3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
8/6
Commander Joe
MR:1-56.2
57.3
1.1L
Led,held ld,hdd 400,fght gamely
  
4
343X2X
  R45
2
10
Bob Butt
Bob Butt, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Captain Crunch-Real Courage(by Real Desire) [Carrera Rapido 6g(Art Major)]
Owners:
P R Bielby, Miss B J Twomey, Miss K M Twomey, Ms A J Kaire, B Hughes, K J Clark, J Ciurlionis, E W J Ciurlionis, M D Lee, F M Trapski
Breeder:
P R Bielby, P L Harper
Gear:
RD-On
Comment:
Tidy in 2 trials for new trainer since heading south. Sure to have admirers.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $35,343
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $1.12
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1025All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite6142nd Favourite101
Mobile1025Standing000
Left100Right925
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-41.8
 04/25 Auckland 3YO+ R48 to R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 3/4 length 2-44.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
20 May 26
TRIAL
Race  11
R Butt
 
R35 to R62 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
Franco Lomu
MR:2-04.8
57.4
 
2 of  4
07 May 26
TRIAL
Race  5
S Hill
 
R35 to R80 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Tact McLeod
MR:2-01.3
56.5
 
2 of  7
31 Oct 25
Race  1
M McKendry
154 days
1st up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
1/1
Delightful Chic
MR:2-01.1
57.1
0.3L
Sped to ld,trld 500,thru,tried hard
2 of  6
21 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
M McKendry
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
6
Delightful Chic
MR:2-04.3
58.5
 
4 of  5
15 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
M McKendry
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
3
Arden's Memory
MR:2-03.6
58.9
 
3 of 10
30 May 25
Race  6
M McKendry
7 days
9th up
3YO+ Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1
1/1
Twista
MR:2-00.2
56.8
1.7L
Held ld,set terms,hdd 125,fght hard
4=
23 May 25
Race  3
Z Butcher
13 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2
1/3
Hooray Henry
MR:1-58.8
56.4
1.3L
Lost ld dig,trld 1850,held up,stout
CARRERA HOMBRE - held up final bend.
3 of 11
10 May 25
Race  2
B Orange
21 days
7th up
3YO+ R38 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7
1/1
Double Parked
MR:1-57.4
57.8
4.6L
10th otr,6-bk,wd,prkd bell,game fin
1 of  6
19 Apr 25
Race  1
M McKendry
15 days
6th up
3YO+ R48 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3
1/1
Princess Of Savoy
MR:2-00.1
57.4
 
Prkd,ld 1900,dictated,too many guns
10 of 10
04 Apr 25
Race  6
J Dickie
14 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
5
6/7
Bettors Anvil
MR:1-54.8
 
9.9L
Prkd,cvr 1200,held up,no final dash
  
5
06X305
  R42
3
10
Carter Dalgety(J)
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
Breeding:
4 br m Always B Miki-Joyfuljoy(by Mach Three) [Joyful AUS 6m(Always B Miki), Rock N Joy 11m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:
Mrs C M Dalgety, B A Smith, G P Merlo, Jonny Turner, K R Clark, R Spice
Breeder:
Alabar Bloodstock
Comment:
Not at her sharpest in last two outings. Best takes her close - can she produce?
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 3
Seconds 7
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $69,881
Winning Stakes $26,125
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather18310All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1125Distance100
Favourite4032nd Favourite1036
Mobile24310Standing201
Left1739Right101
Fresh90413Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.8
 11/24 Ashburton with cond. MOB. PACE 1700m (16) 3/4 length 2-02
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) nose 2-23.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 10
08 May 26
Race  9
A Butt
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
3/2
Crusher Lou
MR:1-58.2
57.5
3.3L
Gate spd,trld,flat tn,off,fair mid
JOYRIDE(AUS) - the required veterinary clearance was received.
10 of 10
10 Apr 26
Race  1
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.7
57.6
77L
Brk,led 2150,hdd 700,all done
JOYRIDE(AUS) - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the mare had travelled well however was under pressure from the 1200m and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a high respiratory rate and mucous in the trachea. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
3 of 11
27 Mar 26
Race  4
C Dalgety
97 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
9
1/1
Spicey Lou
MR:2-00.4
58.5
1.7L
8th,3wd cvr,ld 1100,fght,bestd 100
1 of  4
17 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  7
A Drake
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-07.8
56.8
 
6th
20 Dec 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
1720m
 
  
10th
13 Dec 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2240m
 
  
4th
05 Dec 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2240m
 
  
11th
22 Nov 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2240m
 
  
6th
15 Nov 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2240m
 
  
3rd
07 Nov 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2240m
 
  
  
6
12381X
  R45
4
10
John Dunn
Philip Vermeulen, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b m Art Major-Shrieks Of Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Captain Shorty 3g(Captain Crunch)]
Owners:
Lissa Vermeulen, A M Vermeulen, Miss R L Vermeulen, P M Vermeulen, Miss N S Stevens
Breeder:
Lissa Vermeulen, A M Vermeulen, Miss R L Vermeulen, P M Vermeul
Comment:
First public outing since Timaru. Tends to need a run or two though. First4s.
Colours
Starts 74
Wins 7
Seconds 12
Thirds 15
Lifetime Stakes $104,703
Winning Stakes $39,875
Win Dividend $0.43
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather63725All Weather Slushy501
Grass1102Grass Wet200
Course40116Distance27413
Favourite9242nd Favourite1536
Mobile62523Standing1224
Left74727Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MR47 to MR50 MOB. P 2000m (6) neck 2-29.1
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. PACE 2600m (7) head 3-19
 01/24 Nelson HRC R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) neck 1-55.1
 08/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 2400m (8) 3/4 length 3-08.9
 08/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 2600m (9) 1/2 head 3-18.9
 11/25 Rangiora Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (7) head 3-18
 01/26 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-16.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  9
07 Jan 26
Race  6
R Harrison
6 days
23rd up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
2/1
Mr Cash Man
MR:2-01.4
57.6
 
7th otr,wd 1650,rpkd,cvr,off,too gd
MAJOR HAPPY - shifted outwards near the 1650m forcing TIMES ARE A CHANGIN to race wider on the track. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver B Orange (TIMES ARE A CHANGIN) placed 3rd, who confirmed he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by T Williams) admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) and 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 13 January up to and including 21 January 2026 (3 days).
8 of 11
01 Jan 26
Race  6
K Newman
20 days
22nd up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Slushy
4
5/4
Kowhai Star
MR:2-01.0
60.0
13L
9th otr,5-bk 800,wd 600,no pick-up
MAJOR HAPPY - out of position at the start. Driver K Newman was issued a warning. Raced wide from the 600m.
3 of  8
12 Dec 25
Race  3
R Harrison
14 days
21st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
5
1/2
Flying Bird
MR:2-00.4
56.4
4.4L
Soon 3bk otr,3-4wd tn,handy mid
2 of 11
28 Nov 25
Race  6
M Ranger
8 days
20th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE INV J
2600m
Fast
5
4/3
Brandi Snapp
MR:1-59.8
58.6
0.5L
Prkd,1x1 2100,3bk 1000,smart,missd
1 of  8
20 Nov 25
Race  3
R Harrison
13 days
19th up
Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Good
7
2/1
Dover Terrace
MR:2-02.5
56.7
 
Rear,wd,prkd,trld 1450,thru,ld,just
3 of 10
07 Nov 25
Race  6
Pierre Vercruysse
4 days
18th up
5YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE INV.D
2600m
Fast
4
2/2
Mr Cash Man
MR:2-00.7
59.9
5.4L
Prkd,1x1,ld,trld,held up,off,good
2 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  5
James MacDonald
12 days
17th up
4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV.D
1900m
Good
5
4/4
Flying Bird
MR:1-56.5
57.5
0.2L
Up,1x1,prkd 1100,askd,very brave
2 of 10
22 Oct 25
Race  7
R Harrison
12 days
16th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
12
4/3
Patiro
MR:1-58.7
57.2
0.9L
Wd cvr,up prkd 1650,cvr 950,wd,bold
8 of 14
10 Oct 25
Race  2
R Butt
12 days
15th up
4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
12/12
J T Boe
MR:1-59.6
58.1
3.3L
1x1-3bk otr,held up 1-off 400,imprv
8 of 10
28 Sep 25
Race  7
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
7/6
Zoom X
MR:2-06.6
126.6
9.1L
Brk,rear inr,off,failed to spark up
MAJOR HAPPY - broke at the start in the re-run losing ground.
  
7
087221
  R45
5
10
Sarah O'Reilly
Carl & Jeremy Markham, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b g Sweet Lou-Special Bella(by Christian Cullen)
Owners:
Mrs L M Markham, I B Sowden, Mrs S A White, Miss M J Sowden
Breeder:
I B Sowden, Mrs P Sowden
Comment:
In career-best form & gets bonus run in same ratings band. Trifectas must.
Colours
Starts 52
Wins 4
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $47,445
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $0.76
Place Dividend $0.68
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2227All Weather Slushy100
Grass3022Grass Wet801
Course1213Distance1221
Favourite3022nd Favourite502
Mobile2103Standing3146
Left5249Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/25 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE 2170m (7) neck 2-48.2
 02/26 Waikouaiti R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE 2000m (1) 2 1/4 lengths 2-43.2
 02/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 2600m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 3-23
 05/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (8) 3/4 length 3-21.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
17 May 26
Race  6
S O'Reilly
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8
4/4
Treasure Cove
MR:2-04.5
56.7
 
6th,6-bk inr,1x1 2100,wd 400,too gd
2 of 11
10 May 26
Race  5
S O'Reilly
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
1/1
Sans Repos
MR:2-01.3
58.0
1L
Brk,4th,prkd 2000,ld 250m,reeled in
2 of 10
03 May 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
7 days
16th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
2/3
Foliejon Star
MR:2-03.5
57.4
3.5L
Rough,7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr top,stout
MY SKATJIE - paced roughly through the early stages.
7 of 11
26 Apr 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
9/8
Justa Rippa
MR:1-58.6
60.6
4.9L
Eased,rear otr,made grnd nicely mid
8 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
13 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
13/13
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
11L
5th inr,6-bk,off,wd cvr,bttld away
MY SKATJIE - over-raced middle stages.
11 of 14
06 Apr 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
12 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
11
13/13
Crimson Tide
MR:2-05.0
59.1
9.2L
Brk,rear inr,never a serious threat
MY SKATJIE - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of 10
25 Mar 26
Race  5
S O'Reilly
10 days
12th up
5YO+ R35 to R43 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
5/5
Super Fund
MR:2-02.1
57.7
1.5L
5th inr,1x1 1000,wd,closed stoutly
11 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
K Butt
18 days
11th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
7
8/8
Lavra Rose
MR:2-03.3
57.2
10L
Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick
1 of 10
25 Feb 26
Race  7
S O'Reilly
19 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
4/3
Archer
MR:2-05.6
58.7
 
Wd,prkd,into ld 2000,set terms,easy
7 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  3
S O'Reilly
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
3/3
Waikaka
MR:2-06.1
59.2
5.8L
4th inr,4-bk bell,held up,no pickup
  
8
027512
  R43
6
10
Sheree Tomlinson
Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson, West Melton
Breeding:
4 bl g Sky Major-Em Ay(by Rob Roy Mattgregor) [Waterholes Road 5g(Sky Major)]
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, Mrs D C Urwin
Breeder:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Comment:
Seems to have found a good groove. Went close in R41-55 grade at Timaru. EW.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 8
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $55,484
Winning Stakes $25,575
Win Dividend $0.88
Place Dividend $1.35
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1115All Weather Slushy000
Grass1637Grass Wet411
Course502Distance914
Favourite7232nd Favourite503
Mobile1216Standing1536
Left27412Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/25 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2170m (1) 3 1/4 lengths 2-50.3
 02/26 Hororata 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D 2400m (4) 4 lengths 3-11.6
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (12) 1 length 2-58.5
 05/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (7) 3 1/2 lengths 3-19.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
24 May 26
Race  8
S Tomlinson
21 days
27th up
R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
8/8
Commander Ben
MR:2-03.3
57.7
0.8L
Brk,4th inr,4bk,held up,off,belated
FOLIEJON STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
1 of 10
03 May 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
11 days
26th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
1/1
My Skatjie
MR:2-03.5
57.4
 
Beaut trip otr,wd 400,pounced,easy
FOLIEJON STAR - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 2100m.
5 of  8
22 Apr 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
3 days
25th up
4YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slow
7
1/2
Farewell Spit
MR:2-05.5
59.1
1.4L
Eased,wdst rear 500,purposeful late
7 of 11
19 Apr 26
Race  7
S Tomlinson
11 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/2
Captain Cool
MR:2-04.6
57.8
3.7L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,sound effort mid
FOLIEJON STAR - had to be steadied after a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m. Held up late in the run home.
2 of  7
08 Apr 26
Race  1
C Negus
4 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
2/2
Kowhai Nugget
MR:2-01.4
58.1
1.4L
5th,5-bk inr,off,wd 500,chased hard
13 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  7
M Williamson
8 days
22nd up
4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9
11/10
Ukraine
MR:2-00.2
59.2
21L
5-7bk otr,6bk inr,off & brk 350
FOLIEJON STAR - checked and broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
7 of 11
27 Mar 26
Race  4
S Tomlinson
5 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
5
4/4
Spicey Lou
MR:2-00.4
58.5
4.5L
Up,led,trld 1100,waitd,pluggd inr
FOLIEJON STAR - raced wide early.
1 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  1
S Tomlinson
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
12
3/2
Taumutu Lad
MR:2-04.8
59.1
 
6th inr,4-bk,off 800,wd top,too big
9 of 12
15 Mar 26
Race  11
D Williams
7 days
19th up
4YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
3/3
Typhoon Tere
MR:2-00.9
59.9
14L
5th otr,prkd,ld 1250,hdd 350m,faded
FOLIEJON STAR - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer B Negus advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.
2 of 14
08 Mar 26
Race  10
S Tomlinson
2 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
7
1/1
Goodoldayz
MR:2-06.8
60.1
0.1L
1x1-5bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,big wd
  
9
082179
  R41
7
10
Riley Harrison(J)
Henderson Hunter, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
7 br g Gold Ace-Lottie Franco(by Lis Mara) [Twilight Bonnie 6m(He's Watching)]
Owners:
Mrs S E Hunter, J H Hunter
Breeder:
Mrs S E Hunter, J H Hunter
Comment:
Crept past a few late here last week. Less than ideal set-up for him here. Odds.
Colours
Starts 70
Wins 6
Seconds 13
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $81,465
Winning Stakes $36,713
Win Dividend $0.63
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather45413All Weather Slushy301
Grass2526Grass Wet703
Course2419Distance33610
Favourite6122nd Favourite520
Mobile1813Standing52516
Left70619Right000
Fresh90303Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-25.2
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2600m (5) 3 1/2 lengths 3-17.7
 11/24 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 1/2 head 3-16.1
 02/25 Amberley R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-30
 03/26 Westport 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) head 3-24.3
 04/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-17

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 12
22 May 26
Race  10
R Harrison
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
11/11
Seeking Clarity
MR:1-55.8
56.8
13L
Eased,6-7-6bk otr,bt slows wdst
COUNTRY GOLD - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m.
7 of  8
10 May 26
Race  8
R Harrison
14 days
19th up
4YO+ R41 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
6/6
Princess Lisa
MR:2-04.2
57.6
4.3L
Trld,4-bk 1900,held up,sound on inr
COUNTRY GOLD - held up early in the run home.
1 of 11
26 Apr 26
Race  4
R Harrison
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
2/4
Not Over
MR:2-01.9
59.3
 
5th inr,4-bk,off 400,blkd,slick inr
COUNTRY GOLD - held up final bend.
2 of 11
19 Apr 26
Race  7
John Dunn
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
6/5
Captain Cool
MR:2-04.6
57.8
1.7L
Ld out,trld 2000,thru,chased boldly
8 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  5
Z Butcher
8 days
16th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D Stand
2400m
Dead
11
2/3
Hi Hopes
MR:2-06.3
58.3
10L
9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 1150,no extra
COUNTRY GOLD - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.
10 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  7
T Williams
17 days
15th up
4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1
12/13
Ukraine
MR:2-00.2
59.2
8.2L
3bk inr,held up badly tn,forgive
COUNTRY GOLD - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
2 of 13
18 Mar 26
Race  8
R Harrison
10 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
4
3/3
Goorambat Art
MR:2-01.5
58.2
0.5L
4th inr,1x1 1550,off,strong attempt
11 of 14
08 Mar 26
Race  10
John Dunn
2 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
9
5/5
Goodoldayz
MR:2-06.8
60.1
6L
6th,prkd,4-5bk otr,thru mid tn,fair
1 of 11
06 Mar 26
Race  10
John Dunn
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
3/2
Mattie Nevin
MR:2-06.4
58.8
 
Up,prkd,ld 2100,set terms,held best
3 of 10
25 Feb 26
Race  7
R Harrison
10 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7
1/1
My Skatjie
MR:2-05.6
58.7
3.4L
7th otr,3-bk 2000,off,stout effort