NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 9

S Tomlinson

28 days

35th up

3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/8

Our Shangri Lana

MR:1-58.2

57.0

1.6L

3bk otr,4bk 1200,angld,good wdst

3 of 14

25 Jul 25

Race 7

S Tomlinson

21 days

34th up

4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/6

Miki Bennett

MR:2-00.4

57.0

1.7L

Up,ld 2100,trld 1800,held up,good

CLASSIE LINC - over-raced middle stages.

1 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 9

S Tomlinson

5 days

33rd up

3YO+ R45 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

6/4

Delightful Dreams

MR:2-02.4

57.6

Up,led 2100,set terms,quite comfy

CLASSIE LINC - fractious prior to the start.

13 of 14

29 Jun 25

Race 8

S Tomlinson

9 days

32nd up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/8

Tremendous Sensation

MR:1-58.7

57.5

11L

Chkd early,tacked on,nothing extra

MAJOR PERFORMER - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with CLASSIE LINC hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6 of 13

20 Jun 25

Race 6

S Tomlinson

5 days

31st up

3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

6/5

C C Arden

MR:2-01.8

58.9

11L

3wd,prkd,shuffld,5bk otr,held up,gd

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend.

3 of 9

15 Jun 25

Race 10

S Tomlinson

9 days

30th up

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

2600m

Good

4/4

Betting Sensation

MR:2-01.2

58.5

Prkd,ld,trld,left ld 1500,reeled in

CLASSIE LINC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages.

7 of 7

06 Jun 25

Race 7

S Tomlinson

35 days

29th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

7/7

Akatea

MR:1-56.6

57.3

7.4L

3-4bk inr,detachd tn,no threat

CLASSIE LINC - weakened final bend.

5 of 10

02 May 25

Race 9

S Tomlinson

7 days

28th up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

8/8

Dynasty

MR:1-55.7

55.3

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr,angld,got going wd

10 of 11

25 Apr 25

Race 2

S Tomlinson

6 days

27th up

3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/5

Dancing Desire

MR:1-55.7

58.3

10L

Gate spd,prkd,ld bid,askd,wilted

CLASSIE LINC - trainer B Negus was issued a warning for being late to present the mare on course. Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead for a distance passing the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened early in the run home hampering trailing runners.

2 of 12

19 Apr 25

Race 10

S Tomlinson

8 days

26th up

4YO+ R53 to R67 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

10/10

Radha

MR:1-59.3

58.6

0.2L

3-4bk inr,1x1 1800,off,good,ld,cght

969X52

Cardi B

R56

Front

Matthew Williamson

Thomas Twidle, Rangiora

Breeding:: 5 b m Sunshine Beach-Woodlea DJ(by McArdle) [Woodlea Diego 8g(Gold Ace), Woodlea Rocks 3f(Johny Rock)]
Owners:: Mrs S M Twidle, T M Twidle
Breeder:: Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:: Speedy mare who will hunt the lead early. Stronger field, but add to trifectas.

Starts 53

Wins 9

Seconds 4

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $106,950

Winning Stakes $64,920

Win Dividend $1.15

Place Dividend $0.91

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	47	6	9	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	6	3	1	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	36	6	4	Distance	34	7	5
Favourite	3	2	0	2nd Favourite	6	2	1
Mobile	44	9	8	Standing	9	0	2
Left	53	9	10	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	2	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/22 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.5
	03/22 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-27.3
	10/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-26.7
	11/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) nose 2-31.2
	01/24 Methven 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (7) 4 1/2 lengths 2-52.4
	03/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R54, with c 2000m (9) 3/4 length 2-32.4
	08/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3 1/4 lengths 2-24.9
	12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) deadheat 3-14.7
	01/25 NZ Metro Up to & including R60 F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 6 1/2 lengths 2-22.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 8

15 Aug 25

Race 7

R Close

21 days

2nd up

3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Amass

MR:1-58.8

56.6

0.3L

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,just cght

CARDI B - raced greenly near the 900m.

5 of 6

25 Jul 25

Race 4

M Williamson

119 days

1st up

3YO+ R55 to R70 FFA PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

3/2

Got You Covered

MR:2-00.5

57.2

7.4L

4-3wd,4th,prkd 1000,askd,felt pinch

CARDI B - raced wide early.

9 of 11

28 Mar 25

Race 8

M Williamson

7 days

19th up

3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Shakira

MR:1-57.4

56.5

5.6L

Gate spd,ld 1500,brief kick,tired

CARDI B - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson was unable to provide any tangible reason.

6 of 7

21 Mar 25

Race 3

M Williamson

7 days

18th up

R59 to R76 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Vessem

MR:1-55.9

56.3

5.8L

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1200,fair mid

9 of 9

14 Mar 25

Race 9

M Williamson

14 days

17th up

MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/7

Pinseeker

MR:1-55.5

54.8

8.6L

Trld-3-4-3bk inr,urgd 400,wiltd

CARDI B - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

3 of 7

28 Feb 25

Race 7

R Close

6 days

16th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Dalton Shard

MR:1-55.5

57.8

Soon trld,held up tn,handy up inr

CARDI B - held up final bend.

3 of 9

22 Feb 25

Ashburton

Race 7

R Close

15 days

15th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Good

6/6

Dance Till Dawn

MR:1-59.2

56.3

5.7L

Ld out,dictated,kicked,gathered in

9 of 11

07 Feb 25

Race 5

M Williamson

7 days

14th up

F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

9/10

Lakelsa

MR:1-58.9

57.5

4.5L

4-6bk inr,6bk otr,3wd 700,fair

CARDI B - raced wide from the 700m.

1 of 9

31 Jan 25

Race 1

M Williamson

7 days

13th up

Up to & including R60 F&M MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/1

Katherine

MR:1-55.7

56.5

3wd,prkd,ld 1200,kickd tn,powerful

CARDI B - raced wide early.

7 of 9

24 Jan 25

Race 7

J Morrison

42 days

12th up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/8

Lakelsa

MR:1-56.3

55.1

5.8L

Soon 1x1,held up tn,steady mid

82443X

Amaretto Franco

R58

Front

Craig Thornley

Steven McRae, West Melton

Breeding:: 5 b m Terror To Love-Aziza(by Pacific Rocket) [Devilicious 12m(Jereme's Jet), Magic Sign 7g(Terror To Love), Stick Man 9g(Shadow Play), Tiger Thompson 11g(Big Jim(USA))]
Owners:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd, Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Elite Syndicate, M V Dawson, G P Dawson, H A McPherson, Not A Book Club Syndicate
Breeder:: H A McPherson, Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Ran on well in sole trial since last racing in Jan. Good fresh. Rough claims.

Starts 17

Wins 4

Seconds 2

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $49,411

Winning Stakes $28,325

Win Dividend $1.69

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	16	4	4	All Weather Slushy	3	2	0
Grass	1	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	13	3	4	Distance	11	3	4
Favourite	5	1	1	2nd Favourite	3	2	0
Mobile	10	3	2	Standing	7	1	2
Left	17	4	4	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	1	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (8) 2 3/4 lengths 3-03.1
	06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with con 1980m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-27.1
	07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-25.1
	08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 7

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 12

C D Thornley

R47 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Easy

Bar Louie

MR:2-05.8

57.4

3 of 7

31 Jan 25

Race 4

C D Thornley

27 days

9th up

R57 to R65 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Next Level

MR:1-57.0

56.1

2.1L

6th,3bk otr 700,4bk inr tn,cheeky

AMARETTO FRANCO - driver C Thornley advised the mare had hung inwards at various stages throughout.

4 of 9

04 Jan 25

Roxburgh

Race 10

B Barclay

8 days

8th up

R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Good

1/2

Commander Ben

MR:2-02.1

60.2

4.6L

7th,parkd,brk 1400,bk otr,ran on

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Briefly hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner. Broke passing the 1400m losing ground. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Lay in near the 900m dislodging a track marker. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when breaking on occasions during the running.

4 of 10

27 Dec 24

Gore

Race 10

S Thornley

42 days

7th up

R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Good

2/2

Pinseeker

MR:2-00.4

57.5

4.8L

Brk,bk otr,follwd 1x1,brk trn,solid

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

1 of 8

18 Dec 24

TRIAL

Race 10

S Thornley

R41 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Next Level

MR:2-12.4

59.5

2 of 9

15 Nov 24

Race 9

C D Thornley

28 days

6th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Dance Till Dawn

MR:1-58.8

58.7

0.1L

3-5bk otr,sent 3wd,brave,nabbed

AMARETTO FRANCO - had to be steadied near the 1600m due to an easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 800m.

1 of 6

02 Nov 24

Motukar TA

WORKOUT

Race 8

2YO+ R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Onwardsandupwards

MR:2-13.1

61.0

8 of 13

18 Oct 24

Race 6

C D Thornley

70 days

5th up

3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/6

Renegade

MR:1-56.2

55.9

6.2L

3-4bk inr,4bk otr tn,off,steady

1 of 6

08 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 8

C DeFilippi

R50 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Dynasty

MR:1-58.9

56.7

1 of 11

09 Aug 24

Race 5

C D Thornley

14 days

4th up

3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

2/2

It's Tough

MR:1-57.3

56.1

Led,trld 1700,thru,kept coming inr

016151

Our Shangri Lana

R61

Front

Ben Hope

Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 4 b m Art Major-Delightful Lana(by Bettor's Delight) [Doo You Want Me 3g(Captain Crunch)]
Owner:: Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Breeder:: Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Comment:: Showed versality with swooping win last week. Steps up again but can place.

Starts 22

Wins 6

Seconds 2

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $126,126

Winning Stakes $107,850

Win Dividend $1.80

Place Dividend $0.79

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	22	6	2	All Weather Slushy	2	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	18	4	2	Distance	18	5	1
Favourite	2	2	0	2nd Favourite	4	1	1
Mobile	22	6	2	Standing	0	0	0
Left	22	6	2	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	0	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) neck 2-25.8
	11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-00.9
	07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.9
	08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3 1/4 lengths 2-24.4
	08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 10

22 Aug 25

Race 9

B Hope

7 days

8th up

3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Classie Linc

MR:1-58.2

57.0

1x1,3bk otr 1200,angld,unleashd wd

There was a delay to the start due to OUR SHANGRI LANA losing a shoe in the preliminary which was unable to be replaced.

5 of 8

15 Aug 25

Race 7

B Hope

14 days

7th up

3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Amass

MR:1-58.8

56.6

2.9L

Up,prkd 1700,askd tn,kept trying

1 of 9

01 Aug 25

Race 7

B Hope

7 days

6th up

3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/4

One For Jay

MR:1-57.3

57.0

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,very easy

Connections advised Stewards on 14 August that OUR SHANGRI LANA has been treated for colic since last racing.

6 of 8

25 Jul 25

Race 1

G Thornley

14 days

5th up

3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Moonlite Blood

MR:1-56.6

57.1

5.6L

Gate spd,prkd,askd tn,1-paced

OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered near the 150m by an inside runner.

1 of 10

11 Jul 25

Race 7

B Hope

12 days

4th up

3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

2/2

Dancing Desire

MR:1-57.7

60.5

Gate spd,led-3bk inr,prkd 600,best

12 of 14

29 Jun 25

Race 8

B Hope

14 days

3rd up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/4

Tremendous Sensation

MR:1-58.7

57.5

8.9L

12th otr,wd 1500,posted,effort told

OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend. Driver B Hope advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5 of 6

25 Jun 25

TRIAL

Race 6

H Sail

R45 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Chicago Bear

MR:2-00.9

57.1

2 of 9

15 Jun 25

Race 10

B Hope

9 days

2nd up

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

2600m

Good

2/2

Betting Sensation

MR:2-01.2

58.5

0.2L

Eased,8th inr,off,3bk otr,wdst,bold

OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

6 of 7

06 Jun 25

Race 7

B Hope

182 days

1st up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

5/5

Akatea

MR:1-56.6

57.3

Trld-3bk inr,askd tn,no kick inr

1 of 4

28 May 25

TRIAL

Race 4

B Hope

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Hilarious Love

MR:2-00.9

58.6

082146

Boudica

R62

Front

Sam Thornley(J)

Tony Thomas, Waterlea Raceway

Breeding:: 7 b m Sportswriter-April Rose(by Mach Three)
Owners:: J W Thomas, Mrs K Thomas
Breeder:: G D Smith
Comment:: Honest attempt last week in first run since May. Better from stand start though.

Starts 99

Wins 11

Seconds 10

Thirds 15

Lifetime Stakes $202,424

Winning Stakes $96,800

Win Dividend $1.01

Place Dividend $1.11

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	70	8	19	All Weather Slushy	4	2	0
Grass	29	3	6	Grass Wet	5	0	1
Course	30	4	6	Distance	21	3	3
Favourite	10	3	4	2nd Favourite	11	3	4
Mobile	45	1	10	Standing	54	10	15
Left	95	10	24	Right	4	1	1
Fresh90	6	0	1	Fresh30	8	1	3

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/20 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (3) 3/4 length 2-41.3
	02/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE 2600m (10) 1/2 head 3-20.2
	02/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (8) 1 length 3-05.9
	10/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(15m)) neck 3-12.2
	02/23 Oamaru 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 2000m (5) head 2-24.2
	07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R59 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-17.1
	03/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (1) 1 length 2-31.4
	05/24 Auckland 3YO+ F&M R35 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (2(30m)) neck 3-26.7
	01/25 Marlb HRC R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (4(10m)) neck 3-09.4
	02/25 Hawera R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2100m (3(10m)) 1 length 2-40.9
	05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-15.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 9

22 Aug 25

Race 8

S Thornley

91 days

42nd up

DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

8/8

Mo'unga

MR:2-01.2

54.8

Trld-3bk inr,waited,whackd away inr

4 of 16

23 May 25

Race 7

S Thornley

14 days

41st up

R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

5/5

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.4

60.8

4.7L

1x1,4-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,solid mid

1 of 10

09 May 25

Race 4

S Thornley

35 days

40th up

3YO+ R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

2/2

Teds Legacy

MR:2-00.9

57.1

Led,set terms,kickd,never hauld in

The start was delayed after BOUDICA breasted the barrier strand with all runners being turned out of line.

2 of 11

04 Apr 25

WaikBoP

Race 8

A Poutama

7 days

39th up

R54 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Easy

1/1

Matai Phil

MR:2-00.7

58.7

0.1L

Made ld,softened up,denied shadows

8 of 12

28 Mar 25

WaikBoP

Race 6

A Poutama

7 days

38th up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

2/2

The Surfer

MR:1-59.5

56.8

5.2L

Wd,up prkd thru'out,flat top,outfin

10 of 12

21 Mar 25

Race 7

A Poutama

8 days

37th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

12/8

Don't Stop Dreaming

MR:1-54.5

57.1

11L

10th otr,6-bk bell,rear,no pick-up

2 of 9

13 Mar 25

Manawatu

Race 5

A Poutama

2 days

36th up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2500m

Good

1/2

Lord Delmar

MR:2-00.6

59.7

0.8L

4th,left prkd 2050,wd 850,prkd,game

4 of 8

11 Mar 25

Manawatu

Race 5

A Poutama

32 days

35th up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2000m

Good

1/1

Rough And Ready

MR:2-01.1

58.3

0.6L

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,4w top,closed hard

3 of 11

07 Feb 25

Race 5

S Thornley

5 days

34th up

F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

11/11

Lakelsa

MR:1-58.9

57.5

1.2L

5bk otr,3-6wd tn,smart dash wd

1 of 14

02 Feb 25

Hawera

Race 7

H Orange

2 days

33rd up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2100m

Good

1/1

Seaside Rose

MR:2-03.2

60.0

8th otr,wd 1600,ld 1100,too strong

211112

Akatea

R70

Front

Tim Williams

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Breeding:: 4 b m Art Major-Better B Amazed(by Bettor's Delight) [Amazing Captain 3f(Captain Crunch), B B King 2c(American Ideal)]
Owners:: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Stonewall Stud No.20 Syndicate
Breeder:: Stonewall Stud Ltd
Comment:: Climbed quickly through the grades. Head-scratching trial 20 Aug. Market watch.

Starts 35

Wins 7

Seconds 9

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $131,634

Winning Stakes $66,825

Win Dividend $0.67

Place Dividend $1.23

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	33	6	13	All Weather Slushy	4	1	1
Grass	2	1	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	6	4	2	Distance	7	5	1
Favourite	11	4	5	2nd Favourite	5	1	2
Mobile	34	7	13	Standing	1	0	0
Left	11	5	3	Right	24	2	10
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	4	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/23 Auckland 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 1/2 neck 2-08.7
	03/24 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE 1700m (1) neck 2-03.7
	02/25 Hawera 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (6) neck 2-33.1
	05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) head 2-24.4
	05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (6) 7 lengths 2-23.2
	06/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PA 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23.6
	06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) neck 2-25.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 11

20 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 11

T Williams

R53 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Arthur Shelby

MR:2-04.6

58.0

1 of 4

05 Aug 25

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 7

T Williams

R45 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Shepherds Delight

MR:2-04.6

56.3

2 of 7

27 Jun 25

Race 7

T Williams

7 days

22nd up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

1/1

Dynasty

MR:1-57.4

56.6

0.4L

Soon prkd,ld tn,brave,nuttd 20

AKATEA - driver T Williams was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

1 of 8

20 Jun 25

Race 7

T Williams

14 days

21st up

3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Cheer The Captain

MR:1-57.9

56.6

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best

1 of 7

06 Jun 25

Race 7

T Williams

14 days

20th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

1/2

Dancing Desire

MR:1-56.6

57.3

Up,green,ld 1400,kickd,held them

AKATEA - raced greenly rounding the first bend.

1 of 12

23 May 25

Race 10

T Williams

7 days

19th up

3YO+ R48 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/4

Renaldo

MR:1-56.3

56.5

4-3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,up,ld 500,easy

1 of 11

16 May 25

Race 11

T Williams

14 days

18th up

3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Miki Flybye

MR:1-57.3

57.6

Soon 1x1,up 3wd tn,kickd clr,hld on

2 of 13

02 May 25

Race 3

T Chmiel

28 days

17th up

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

2600m

Easy

1/2

Crusher Lou

MR:2-01.0

57.4

0.2L

Soon 3bk otr,up,chased hard wd

Trainer A Telfer advised Stewards on 5 May that AKATEA has had its hocks treated since last racing.

5 of 12

04 Apr 25

WaikBoP

Race 3

O Thornley

14 days

16th up

4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D

2200m

Good

3/3

Ohoka Achilles

MR:1-57.3

58.4

5.6L

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 500,steady

3 of 10

21 Mar 25

Race 2

J Dickie

7 days

15th up

3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

6/5

Runkle Crunch

MR:1-57.6

57.7

1.9L

5th inr,off 1150,wd 650,gallant bid

04170X

Dance Till Dawn

R71

Front

Blair Orange

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 6 b m Art Major-Shimmy Shoes(by Bettor's Delight) [Art Jordan 4g(Art Major), Justacountrygal 5m(Art Major), Scrunch 3g(Captain Crunch), Shimmering 2f(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz, B W Clarke, J A Slack, S Langdon
Breeder:: Taffy Limited
Comment:: Adaptable mare who has won twice fresh. Two trials ahead of resuming. Combos.

Starts 77

Wins 12

Seconds 7

Thirds 11

Lifetime Stakes $307,958

Winning Stakes $154,025

Win Dividend $1.17

Place Dividend $0.81

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	74	12	18	All Weather Slushy	3	0	1
Grass	3	0	0	Grass Wet	2	0	0
Course	47	9	8	Distance	38	6	8
Favourite	10	4	2	2nd Favourite	12	1	5
Mobile	66	8	18	Standing	11	4	0
Left	57	11	9	Right	20	1	9
Fresh90	6	2	1	Fresh30	2	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	11/21 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2600m (16) 1 1/4 lengths 3-19.4
	11/21 Auckland 2YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 1/2 length 2-03.4
	09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) head 3-12
	05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-23
	08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) nose 2-29
	10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (7) 7 lengths 2-23.9
	12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.2
	02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-24.6
	11/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (3) 1/2 head 2-26.2
	02/25 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-15.2
	02/25 Ashburton R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(10m)) neck 3-57.2
	04/25 Rangiora R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5(10m)) neck 3-11.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11

20 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 11

R Harrison

R53 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Arthur Shelby

MR:2-04.6

58.0

3 of 5

07 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Harrison

R70 to R82 FFA PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Lakelsa

MR:2-04.5

56.4

14 of 16

23 May 25

Race 7

John Dunn

21 days

23rd up

R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

7/7

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.4

60.8

22L

5-7bk otr,well bk tn,bt slows mid

7 of 10

02 May 25

Race 9

M Lewis

5 days

22nd up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

6/7

Dynasty

MR:1-55.7

55.3

7.7L

6bk otr,to inr tn,imprvd inr

1 of 11

27 Apr 25

Rangiora

Race 8

G Smith

16 days

21st up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

4/4

Here's Herbie

MR:1-58.6

57.1

Wd,made ld,trld 2000,off,fght best

4 of 10

11 Apr 25

Race 6

T Williams

5 days

20th up

3YO+ R64 to R82 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Vessem

MR:1-55.2

58.4

1.4L

5-6bk otr,off rear tn,big dash wdst

DANCE TILL DAWN - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

12 of 16

06 Apr 25

Cheviot

Race 8

John Dunn

14 days

19th up

3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

8/8

Renegade

MR:2-01.4

55.7

8.7L

9th inr,6-bk,held up,steady on mrks

DANCE TILL DAWN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

15 of 16

23 Mar 25

Waimate

Race 8

John Dunn

9 days

18th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3000m

Dead

6/6

She's Tough

MR:2-08.0

59.3

16L

Brk,14th,wd cvr,prkd,ld 900,run dwn

DANCE TILL DAWN - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide for a distance from the 2000m until reaching the lead near the 900m. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

3 of 10

14 Mar 25

Race 4

R Butt

12 days

17th up

R57 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/4

Bazooka

MR:1-56.5

56.0

1.4L

Up,prkd 1800,askd,very brave bid

5 of 14

02 Mar 25

Rangiora

Race 7

John Dunn

8 days

16th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

6/7

Double Time

MR:2-01.6

58.5

1.8L

6th otr,left prkd 2100,ld 300m,cght

724131

Always B You

R76

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 4 b m Always B Miki-Always For You(by Art Major) [Street Fighter 3g(Captain Crunch)]
Owners:: S Te Wheoro, C S Mead, M R McKinnon
Breeder:: C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow
Comment:: In top form through early winter. Yet to win at this trip but worth considering.

Starts 29

Wins 7

Seconds 2

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $118,850

Winning Stakes $83,600

Win Dividend $1.26

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	29	7	10	All Weather Slushy	4	1	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	8	1	2	Distance	8	0	3
Favourite	5	2	2	2nd Favourite	4	2	1
Mobile	27	5	10	Standing	2	2	0
Left	13	1	5	Right	16	6	5
Fresh90	4	0	2	Fresh30	2	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/24 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 3/4 length 2-41.2
	04/24 Auckland 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1/2 head 1-57.4
	06/24 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.1
	02/25 Auckland Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 5 lengths 2-41.9
	03/25 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-39.7
	05/25 Auckland R51 to R68 F&M DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) neck 3-24.7
	07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-17.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 11

20 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 11

John Dunn

R53 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Arthur Shelby

MR:2-04.6

58.0

1 of 8

11 Jul 25

Race 6

John Dunn

7 days

15th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

5/3

I'm Rockin

MR:2-01.9

57.6

7th,1x1 1200,off,unleashd best mid

3 of 8

04 Jul 25

Race 7

T Williams

49 days

14th up

3YO+ R51 to R71 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

5/5

Magician

MR:1-57.7

58.3

2.1L

8th,5bk otr,4bk inr,held up,flew

1 of 7

16 May 25

Race 6

P Ferguson

14 days

13th up

R51 to R68 F&M DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

2/3

Diamonds Are Forever

MR:2-01.9

57.1

Brk,4-bk mrks,held up rear,flew inr

08 May 25

WORKOUT

Race 6

R Fensom

NON-WINNERS MR50 Wk. TROT Stand

2500m

Fast

Bounce N Beyond

MR:2-11.0

61.0

4 of 5

02 May 25

Race 11

John Dunn

7 days

12th up

R55 to R73 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

3/3

Jeremiah

MR:1-59.9

55.8

4.1L

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 600,bttld away

2 of 11

25 Apr 25

Race 1

John Dunn

14 days

11th up

3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

4/7

The Surfer

MR:1-56.9

55.9

0.4L

Wd,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,cght late

ALWAYS B YOU - raced wide early.

7 of 8

11 Apr 25

Race 5

John Dunn

21 days

10th up

3YO+ R55 to R67 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/2

Cos I Can

MR:1-56.7

57.1

5.2L

Eased,rear otr,wd 500,plggd on wdst

ALWAYS B YOU - raced wide from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver J. Dunn stated that the mare had settled towards the rear of the field and raced in a lethargic manner. He expressed disappointment with the mare's overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

1 of 8

21 Mar 25

Race 4

John Dunn

7 days

9th up

3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/3

Always B Elite

MR:1-56.7

55.5

Wd,pressed to ld 1700,dictated,held

3 of 8

14 Mar 25

Race 4

John Dunn

14 days

8th up

3YO+ R57 to R65 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

4/2

Stella Rouge

MR:2-00.2

55.5

2.7L

5th inr,prkd 1500,cvr bell,wd,stout

3190X0

Treacherous Gall

R79

Front

Bob Butt

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 5 b m Captaintreacherous-Galleons Pleasure(by Bettor's Delight) [Seaside Brucie 2g(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:: W D Kennedy, C J Murdoch
Breeder:: W D Kennedy
Comment:: Not far away after tough ask off 30m in Kurow Cup. Fitter for that. Keep safe.

Starts 34

Wins 10

Seconds 1

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $198,887

Winning Stakes $143,214

Win Dividend $0.99

Place Dividend $0.70

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	27	9	5	All Weather Slushy	2	2	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	13	1	1	Distance	11	2	1
Favourite	3	3	0	2nd Favourite	5	4	1
Mobile	33	10	7	Standing	1	0	0
Left	24	8	4	Right	3	1	1
Fresh90	6	3	2	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/22 Rivertn TC 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1/2 length 2-00.1
	03/22 Nth Sthlnd 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-47
	10/22 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (8) head 2-24.4
	03/23 Wairio 3YO+ R53 to R60 MOB. PACE 2400m (9) neck 2-57.4
	04/23 Wyndham 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 3 1/4 lengths 1-57.2
	04/23 Invcargill 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 2700m (8) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.3
	09/23 Oamaru 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1/2 length 2-26
	12/23 Invcargill 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-01.2
	12/24 Auckland 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE 1700m (8) head 2-01.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 15

17 Aug 25

Kurow

Race 7

R Butt

191 days

1st up

3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

10/10

Bar Louie

MR:2-00.8

57.8

4.4L

Brk,11th inr,7-bk 1400,sound on inr

TREACHEROUS GALL - broke at the start losing ground.

2 of 5

07 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Butt

R70 to R82 FFA PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Lakelsa

MR:2-04.5

56.4

6 of 7

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Butt

R45 & faster MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

Mighty Flying Lou

MR:2-01.8

57.6

11 of 11

07 Feb 25

Race 5

C Ferguson

14 days

12th up

F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

7/9

Lakelsa

MR:1-58.9

57.5

7.1L

Prkd,3bk otr 800,one-paced mid

9 of 9

24 Jan 25

Race 7

C Ferguson

24 days

11th up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Lakelsa

MR:1-56.3

55.1

13L

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,no kick wd

5 of 8

15 Jan 25

TRIAL

Race 9

B Orange

R36 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Major Hipster

MR:2-08.6

57.0

1 of 6

31 Dec 24

Race 6

P Ferguson

18 days

10th up

3YO+ F&M Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/3

Mr Kaplan

MR:1-54.8

55.6

Eased,rear otr,wd 350,did best late

3 of 11

13 Dec 24

Race 6

P Ferguson

7 days

9th up

3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

6/6

Duchess Megxit

MR:1-57.9

55.9

2.3L

3rd inr,3-bk,closed stoutly on mrks

4 of 9

06 Dec 24

Race 8

P Ferguson

48 days

8th up

3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

4/5

Princess Meritaten

MR:1-58.4

55.2

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,stout on inr

1 of 3

28 Nov 24

WORKOUT

Race 7

D Ferguson

R56 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

Bar Louie

MR:2-03.9

57.0

1142X8

Lakelsa

R71

10 (2nd row)

Front

Robbie Close

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 5 b m Captaintreacherous-Oh Tara(by Real Desire) [Evie Royale 4m(Fear The Dragon)]
Owners:: B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
Breeder:: B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
Comment:: Starved for room late in Kurow Cup. Roving commission from 2nd row. Top pick.

Starts 18

Wins 6

Seconds 3

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $155,488

Winning Stakes $128,150

Win Dividend $0.67

Place Dividend $1.30

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	18	6	6	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	13	5	4	Distance	11	3	4
Favourite	9	6	1	2nd Favourite	2	0	1
Mobile	17	6	6	Standing	1	0	0
Left	18	6	6	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	3	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 5 lengths 2-26.2
	07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 3-18.2
	12/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PA 1980m (8) 4 1/2 lengths 2-26.8
	12/24 Invcargill 4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 5 1/4 lengths 2-02
	01/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 2 lengths 2-23.2
	02/25 NZ Metro F&M FFA MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 length 3-12.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 15

17 Aug 25

Kurow

Race 7

R Close

140 days

1st up

3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

2/2

Bar Louie

MR:2-00.8

57.8

2.7L

Brk,buried mrks,off 400,tidy,no gap

LAKELSA - held up over the concluding stages.

1 of 5

07 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Close

R70 to R82 FFA PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Treacherous Gall

MR:2-04.5

56.4

3 of 7

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Close

R45 & faster MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

Mighty Flying Lou

MR:2-01.8

57.6

2 of 10

30 Mar 25

Wyndham

Race 10

R Close

9 days

16th up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

1/2

Ruby Roe

MR:1-54.7

57.6

0.3L

Soon 3pegs,hld up str,nice,2 late

4 of 7

21 Mar 25

Race 3

R Close

42 days

15th up

R59 to R76 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/4

Vessem

MR:1-55.9

56.3

4.2L

Gate spd,led,trld 1200,honest inr

LAKELSA - hung outwards in the run home.

5 of 7

06 Mar 25

TRIAL

Race 15

R Close

R48 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Rock Or Bust

MR:2-07.1

56.4

1 of 11

07 Feb 25

Race 5

R Close

14 days

14th up

F&M FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

1/2

Princess Meritaten

MR:1-58.9

57.5

Trld-3bk inr 2000,off,held up,flew

LAKELSA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

1 of 9

24 Jan 25

Race 7

R Close

35 days

13th up

4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Ruby Roe

MR:1-56.3

55.1

Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd,too classy

LAKELSA - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3 of 8

15 Jan 25

TRIAL

Race 9

R Close

R36 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Major Hipster

MR:2-08.6

57.0

1 of 12

20 Dec 24

Invcargill

Race 11