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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 7
Race Time:

McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE

$19,000, 4YO & OLDER R47 TO R65, 1980m

 

For R47 to R65 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Black Mach: CC-Off    Legend
1
1X1174
  R47
1
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Downbytheseaside-Just Rose(by Sands A Flyin) [Here's Herbie 7g(Sportswriter), Heza Sport 8g(Sportswriter), Justa Terra 6g(Terror To Love), Just N Awe 11g(American Ideal)]
Owners:
G R Marshall, Miss L M Marshall, Mrs L A Marshall, N S Kingston, M J King, G R Patrick, M W Weaver, Mrs Y D Weaver, Est D A Stenhouse
Breeder:
D A Stenhouse, Mrs Y D Weaver
Comment:
Getting to grips with this grade in last two starts. Draw provides help. Combos.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $23,161
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.96
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1132All Weather Slushy301
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course721Distance631
Favourite5212nd Favourite211
Mobile832Standing300
Left1132Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1/2 neck 2-30.2
 04/26 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.1
 04/26 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11
17 May 26
Race  9
B Hope
9 days
4th up
4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
7/7
Mystery Beach
MR:2-04.0
55.8
2L
3rd inr,3-bk 2300,fght hard on mrks
7 of  7
08 May 26
Race  1
H Sail
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
6/6
Sacetas
MR:1-57.5
56.4
7.2L
Lead bid,easd,4bk inr,1-paced inr
JUSTA RIPPA - over-raced middle stages.
1 of 11
26 Apr 26
Race  10
B Hope
11 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11
1/1
Down A Hundy
MR:1-58.6
60.6
 
7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst top,too slick
1 of  7
15 Apr 26
Race  5
H Sail
269 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/1
Red Wine Kisses
MR:1-59.5
58.4
 
Speared to ld,set terms,kicked away
JUSTA RIPPA - driver H Sail was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
5 of  6
07 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  10
B Hope
 
R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Sideshow Bruce
MR:2-08.1
57.2
 
1 of 10
20 Jul 25
Race  6
R May
9 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
2/2
Blackjack
MR:2-02.0
58.5
 
Eased,9th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,slick
4 of  9
11 Jul 25
Race  2
R May
14 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
5
6/2
Heaven's Mark
MR:2-03.5
57.3
4.1L
Up,led,trld,3bk inr,waitd,imprvd
3 of 13
27 Jun 25
Race  2
B Hope
5 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
8
1/3
Splashem
MR:2-02.8
60.6
5.1L
Cght 3wd,6bk otr,3wd 600,game
JUSTA RIPPA - paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied. Shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver B Hope was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Raced wide early.
5 of 12
22 Jun 25
Race  1
B Hope
14 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
4
1/2
Stylish Lustre
MR:2-04.6
59.5
4.8L
Brk,chkd/brk,8th pegs,off,wd,useful
JUSTA RIPPA - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.
4 of 12
08 Jun 25
Race  3
B Hope
21 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
8
1/1
My Wingman
MR:2-06.4
59.9
2.7L
Brk,9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr tn,late dig
JUSTA RIPPA - broke at the start losing ground.
  
2
714158
  R47
2
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 br g Vincent(AUS)-Delightful Dale(by Bettor's Delight) [Bobs Your Uncle 12h(Artsplace), Gladamare 10m(Mach Three), Harvey Specter 9g(Art Major), Hello Gorgeous 6m(Art Major), I'llavabubbles 7m(Always B Miki), Shandale 13h(Art Major), Shandance 11m(Art Major)]
Owner:
B Matthews
Breeder:
B Matthews
Comment:
Not much went his way here last week. Should get some cover. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $48,274
Winning Stakes $34,650
Win Dividend $0.82
Place Dividend $0.54
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1721All Weather Slushy100
Grass832Grass Wet110
Course911Distance1322
Favourite6312nd Favourite511
Mobile2553Standing000
Left2553Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 3/4 length 2-02.8
 03/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE 1950m (4) 3/4 length 2-25.5
 03/26 Rangiora 3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE 1950m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.5
 04/26 Methven 4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D 2300m (9) 1/2 neck 2-56.3
 05/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 3-13.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
John Dunn
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
12/11
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
7.6L
Soon 3bk inr,held up 400,ok inr
BETTOR GO VINNIE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
5 of 11
15 May 26
Race  1
John Dunn
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
5/4
Captain Cool
MR:1-56.7
56.3
2.4L
5th,to 1x1 1100,2nd tn,fght on well
1 of  9
01 May 26
Race  3
R May
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
2/3
Route Sixty Six
MR:1-59.6
57.4
 
4-5bk otr,4bk 500,3-4wd tn,swoopd
BETTOR GO VINNIE - the spreader broke near the 150m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
4 of 10
24 Apr 26
Race  4
R Harrison
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
4/4
Stumpy Blackler
MR:1-57.4
56.6
5.8L
4bk otr,up,1x1 800,off,chased well
1 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  9
C Hackett
8 days
7th up
4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Dead
9
4/4
Better Be Quick
MR:2-03.3
58.6
 
Wd,made ld,trld 1250,thru,too sharp
7 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  11
T Williams
6 days
6th up
4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2
7/8
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.1
57.7
10L
3-4bk otr,6bk 1000,3wd 600,pluggd
1 of 14
29 Mar 26
Race  10
John Dunn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
5
1/1
Jay R Tolkien
MR:2-03.3
59.6
 
Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful
BETTOR GO VINNIE - lay outwards throughout the run home.
3 of 12
22 Mar 26
Race  12
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
14
2/4
Prosperity
MR:2-02.4
58.2
6.8L
Chkd,rear,9th inr top,tidy late dab
BETTOR GO VINNIE - checked by a breaking runner after 150m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
2 of 12
15 Mar 26
Race  11
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
1/1
Typhoon Tere
MR:2-00.9
59.9
0.2L
Trld out,6-bk 1250,off,wd cvr,stern
1 of 14
01 Mar 26
Race  1
John Dunn
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
4
1/1
Jack's Eyre
MR:2-00.0
59.0
 
Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely
  
3
56797X
  R51
3
Front
Sam Thornley
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
8 br g Mach Three-Callie O'Malley(by Elsu) [Callie's Delight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Cullen's Caviar 11g(Christian Cullen), Rocky O'Malley 6g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Star From Heaven 4m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owner:
M L Davies
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Gear:
CC-Off
Comment:
Faded to 8th in sole public outing since last August. Better for tonight's run.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 7
Seconds 9
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $100,324
Winning Stakes $62,425
Win Dividend $0.65
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather49711All Weather Slushy500
Grass201Grass Wet000
Course47611Distance3156
Favourite6322nd Favourite620
Mobile40710Standing1102
Left51712Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 length 2-24.5
 08/23 Kurow 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2000m (6) 1/2 neck 2-26.8
 05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (9) head 2-27.3
 05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 1/2 lengths 2-27.3
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-13.8
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 neck 2-24.7
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R46 to R66 MOB. PACE 2600m (8) nose 3-14.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of  8
20 May 26
TRIAL
Race  5
S Thornley
 
R35 to R91 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Renegade
MR:2-00.9
57.4
 
7 of  8
15 Aug 25
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
8/7
Amass
MR:1-58.8
56.6
13L
3-4bk inr,held up 400,off,battld
9 of 11
08 Aug 25
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
11/11
Alta Meteor
MR:2-00.7
55.3
9.7L
Led-3bk inr,flat 600,felt pinch inr
7 of  9
01 Aug 25
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
8/9
Our Shangri Lana
MR:1-57.3
57.0
8.1L
3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,1-paced wd
6 of  6
25 Jul 25
Race  4
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R70 FFA PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2
6/6
Got You Covered
MR:2-00.5
57.2
9.2L
Up,trld-3bk inr,waited,plain inr
5 of  5
18 Jul 25
Race  8
O Thornley
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Slots
MR:1-58.8
56.6
7.1L
5th,to 1x1 1100,wdr tn,1-paced wd
8 of  8
11 Jul 25
Race  6
S Thornley
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
6/6
Always B You
MR:2-01.9
57.6
199L
Brk badly start,no hope after
A false start was declared when the 10 metre barrier strand contacted the sulky mudguard of BLACK MACH and failed to clear the track inconveniencing COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR.
1 of  4
02 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  8
S Thornley
 
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
3
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-00.5
58.3
 
8 of 10
14 Mar 25
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
6th up
R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
9/9
Bazooka
MR:1-56.5
56.0
10L
Soon 1x1,urgd tn,no extra wd
BLACK MACH - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
7 of  9
28 Feb 25
Race  5
S Thornley
8 days
5th up
3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/9
Beside Me
MR:1-55.9
56.0
14L
Eased,3bk otr,prkd 1400,pluggd
  
4
841845
  R53
4
Front
Robbie Close
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
Breeding:
6 b g Art Major-Blood Moon(by Bettor's Delight) [Moonlite CC 4m(Captain Crunch)]
Owners:
Doug Stuart, S D Kirwan, Murray Campbell, C C Hobbs, J R Wheeler MNZM, L J Blatchford, Mrs T Blatchford, Champagne Supernova Syndicate, Taco Tuesday Syndicate, Green Machine Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Wibble Holdings Limited
Comment:
Doing his best work late here last week & gets into this field nicely. Threat.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $63,249
Winning Stakes $40,425
Win Dividend $1.14
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2055All Weather Slushy000
Grass902Grass Wet200
Course1643Distance1342
Favourite3112nd Favourite611
Mobile1323Standing1634
Left2957Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 Kurow NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 2-34.3
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-23.5
 08/25 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (4) nose 3-19
 04/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE 2000m (8) 3/4 length 2-28.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
R Close
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
5/5
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
5L
4bk inr,held up 500,off,sound mid
MOONLITE BLOOD - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
4 of 11
15 May 26
Race  1
B Orange
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
4/5
Captain Cool
MR:1-56.7
56.3
1.9L
Easd,5-4bk inr,held up,off,tidy inr
MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.
8 of 13
08 May 26
Race  6
R Close
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
2/4
Iron Brigade
MR:2-00.4
57.3
8.2L
Dist 12th,6bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd
MOONLITE BLOOD - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 600m.
1 of 11
24 Apr 26
Race  7
R Close
7 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
8
4/3
Tempo Warrior
MR:1-59.6
56.4
 
Up,led 1700,set terms,fght,held on
4 of  9
17 Apr 26
Race  5
R Close
47 days
12th up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
3/3
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
3.9L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,held up,smart mid
MOONLITE BLOOD - lay inwards in the run home.
2 of  5
07 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  6
R Close
 
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Secret Wish
MR:2-00.5
56.6
 
8 of  8
01 Mar 26
Race  8
R Close
16 days
11th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
1950m
Slow
6
7/7
Misty Blue
MR:2-04.8
59.1
3.8L
6th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,cvr,outfin wd
10 of 11
13 Feb 26
Race  5
R Close
14 days
10th up
4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
2/1
Milou
MR:1-58.6
56.6
6.7L
Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,steady
5 of 11
30 Jan 26
Race  7
R Close
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
3/3
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-57.3
57.1
3.8L
Thru,1x1 1600,angld,steady mid
2 of  9
23 Jan 26
Race  9
R Close
17 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
4/3
Beside Me
MR:1-57.4
56.0
3L
Led,trld 1500,thru,tried hard inr
  
5
748440
  R54
5
Front
Kimberly Butt
Warren Stapleton, Rakaia
Breeding:
5 b g Bettor's Delight-Unforgiving(by Art Major) [Another Level 4g(Always B Miki), Take The Miki 7g(Always B Miki), The Missing Sock 8m(Bettor's Delight), Wicked Deal 2f(McWicked), Works For Me 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen, W A Screen, Mrs P S Screen, D W Screen, L J Screen
Breeder:
J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen
Comment:
Had excuses at Timaru. Gaps have been at a premium recently. Top 3/4 option.
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $74,865
Winning Stakes $41,525
Win Dividend $1.56
Place Dividend $0.63
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2852All Weather Slushy210
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course1921Distance1321
Favourite2102nd Favourite220
Mobile2252Standing800
Left2751Right301
Fresh90310Fresh30510

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 3/4 length 2-43.3
 06/24 WaikBoP Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 1 length 2-42.6
 07/24 WaikBoP 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 2700m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-20.9
 01/25 NZ Metro R57 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-24.1
 03/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-23.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 13
24 May 26
Race  8
K Butt
16 days
24th up
R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
10/10
Commander Ben
MR:2-03.3
57.7
34L
Chkd,9th otr,wd cvr rear,chkd & brk
NEXT LEVEL - hampered by breaking runners at the start. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m and broke losing all chance.
4 of  7
08 May 26
Race  1
K Butt
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
5/5
Sacetas
MR:1-57.5
56.4
3.9L
4-3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,sound
NEXT LEVEL - held up leaving the final bend.
4 of  8
01 May 26
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
5/5
Radha
MR:2-00.7
56.0
4.1L
4th,3bk inr,waitd,imprvd on inr
NEXT LEVEL - held up early in the run home.
8 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  6
K Butt
14 days
21st up
3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/6
Sideshow Bruce
MR:1-58.1
55.6
8.7L
5th,to prkd 1200,fght,felt pinch
NEXT LEVEL - weakened final bend.
4=
10 Apr 26
Race  3
K Butt
6 days
20th up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/8
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
2.4L
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,held up,few gaps
NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Miss Butt was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
7 of 13
04 Apr 26
Race  9
K Butt
8 days
19th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
10/11
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.3
58.5
5.3L
4-6bk otr,3wd cvr 550,warmd up wd
1 of  9
27 Mar 26
Race  6
K Butt
5 days
18th up
3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
7/6
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-56.6
57.0
 
4th,3bk inr 1400,off,shot thru,yes
NEXT LEVEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had raced without luck at its last start which was its first start back from a spell. Connections added the horse had shown natural improvement from that race and had received an economical run tonight.
11 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
K Butt
83 days
17th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
7
14/14
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
8.2L
Rear,7-bk inr,off,passed stragglers
4 of  5
14 Mar 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
1
Audacity
MR:2-17.5
62.9
 
13 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
L O'Reilly
17 days
16th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4
17/17
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
4.7L
5th inr,4-bk 2100,bttld away,no gap
NEXT LEVEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
  
6
621X50
  R55
6
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b m Art Major-Christanna(by Rocknroll Hanover) [Rocknroll Wish 3c(Bettor's Wish), Simply Gorgeous 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
R A Yarndley, Mrs J V Yarndley
Comment:
Put a line through last week's run. Still finding her mojo this time in. Place.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $61,318
Winning Stakes $39,325
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2055All Weather Slushy430
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1032Distance1243
Favourite7512nd Favourite000
Mobile2055Standing000
Left1554Right501
Fresh90300Fresh30402

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 4 1/2 lengths 2-25.3
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 3 1/2 lengths 2-24.9
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3 1/4 lengths 2-25.9
 10/25 Tuapeka 3YO+ R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. M 2200m (6) 1/2 length 2-41.7
 11/25 Oamaru 3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. M 2000m (9) 1/2 length 2-26.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
T Williams
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
13
7/7
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
24L
4-6bk inr,cartd bk 500,faded out
CHRISTIES ART - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
5 of  6
01 May 26
Race  5
T Chmiel
155 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
5/5
Dynasty
MR:1-57.5
57.0
13L
5-6th,to 1x1 1000,off,no kick mid
CHRISTIES ART - paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied by driver T Chmiel. Weakened leaving the final bend.
2 of  5
14 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  7
T Williams
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-59.7
53.7
 
3 of  6
07 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  10
A Butt
 
R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Sideshow Bruce
MR:2-08.1
57.2
 
1 of  9
27 Nov 25
Race  7
N Burton
13 days
16th up
3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
1/1
Cracker Opie
MR:1-57.8
54.8
 
Rough,wd 8th 1150,ld 950,too strong
CHRISTIES ART - paced roughly as the start was effected.
2 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  6
T Chmiel
3 days
15th up
3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
7/7
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.4
55.4
2.6L
1x1,prkd,1x1,waitd,handy up inr
6 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
T Chmiel
16 days
14th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
7/7
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.5L
5-7bk otr,well bk tn,weaved well
1 of  9
26 Oct 25
Race  8
B Orange
9 days
13th up
3YO+ R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6
1/1
Chicago Sky
MR:1-58.2
56.9
 
Bk otr,launchd 700,led in,strong
3 of 11
17 Oct 25
Race  11
T Williams
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
4/4
The Next Best Thing
MR:1-57.7
58.3
0.2L
Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,dashd,cght
Connections advised Stewards on 24 October that CHRISTIES ART has had its joints treated since last racing.
8 of 12
03 Oct 25
Race  9
T Williams
42 days
11th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6
7/9
General Jen
MR:1-56.8
55.5
6.4L
4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,honest bid wd
  
 700012XRock Or Bust   
8
89309X
  R63
8
Front
Anthony Butt
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b g Always B Miki-Lady Dancer(by Christian Cullen) [Ace Dancer 4g(Art Major), Brodie Lindenny 8g(Bettor's Delight), Come Dance With Me 11m(Bettor's Delight), Dancing Dixie 13m(Bettor's Delight), Major Deal 10g(Art Major), Waltzing With Miki 5g(Always B Miki)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Comes in fresh after taking on Country Cups races. Capable of resuming in style.
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 9
Seconds 1
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $95,016
Winning Stakes $70,400
Win Dividend $0.70
Place Dividend $0.85
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4696All Weather Slushy410
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course3244Distance3043
Favourite10612nd Favourite912
Mobile4085Standing811
Left4796Right100
Fresh90610Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 4 lengths 3-14.2
 04/24 Invcargill 4YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1/2 length 2-44.6
 08/24 Winton 3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (9) 1/2 length 2-57.2
 09/24 Oamaru 3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) head 2-26.7
 05/25 NZ Metro 5YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (12) 1 3/4 lengths 2-24.9
 05/25 Rangiora 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) nose 2-27.1
 05/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R45 to R55 PACE 2000m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-30.5
 07/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) neck 3-14.7
 09/25 Wyndham R49 to R63 MOB. PACE 2400m (7) 1 length 3-04.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
J Cox
15 days
15th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
3
18/18
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
3.2L
12th inr,8-bk,off,useful effort wd
MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Again hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
11 of 15
14 Dec 25
Race  10
J Cox
16 days
14th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
9/9
It's Tough
MR:2-04.4
57.5
10L
13th otr,wd cvr 1400,wdr,plggd away
MIKI BENNETT - raced wide from the 1400m.
3 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
J Cox
14 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
16/15
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
1.6L
Brk,6-5bk inr,4bk,off 400,strong
MIKI BENNETT - broke at the start losing ground.
9 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  13
T Chmiel
3 days
12th up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
12/11
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
16L
6bk otr,imprvd inr tn,pluggd inr
MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m and shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room and over a track marker. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove at this stage. Lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.
8 of 13
11 Nov 25
Race  11
T Chmiel
23 days
11th up
R58 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
10/11
It's Tough
MR:1-57.9
56.9
8.7L
5-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound on inr
MIKI BENNETT - held up early in the run home.
7 of  8
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  16
Grant Dixon
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
Sideshow Bruce
MR:1-58.4
56.7
 
7 of 10
19 Oct 25
Race  8
T Williams
45 days
10th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/3
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-00.3
56.1
4L
Bk otr,angld trn,ran on ok wd
MIKI BENNETT - slow in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance, driver T Williams advised that after being slow to begin, he attempted to obtain a trail into the race which did not eventuate. Mr Williams added that he was not overly disappointed with the performance, noting that the horse was first-up after six weeks and would derive benefit from the run.
1 of  7
04 Sep 25
Race  5
T Williams
13 days
9th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
7
1/1
Foxing Easton
MR:2-03.4
55.4
 
Dist 1x1,3w,parkd 600,too big
4 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  9
T Williams
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/2
Our Shangri Lana
MR:1-58.2
57.0
2L
Prkd,1x1 1200,3-4wd tn,tidy,bestd
MIKI BENNETT - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver T Williams.
5 of 11
08 Aug 25
Race  7
J Cox
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
8/7
Alta Meteor
MR:2-00.7
55.3
4L
4th,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd mid