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Meeting: ACES & OAKS RACE NIGHT (ACES & OAKS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 29/11/2024 at 22:11 pm
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Race 4
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IAN DOBSON MEMORIAL - 3YO CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)

$23,688, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m

 

For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The Winner of this race is guaranteed a start in the 2024 NZ Pacing Derby to be held on Friday 06 December 2024, providing it is eligible for selection..

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1
422353
  R49
1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Steven Reid, Rangiora
Breeding:
3 b g Downbytheseaside-Saturation(by In The Pocket) [Besotted 15g(American Ideal), Candy's Dream 16m(Bettor's Delight), Infatuation 8g(American Ideal), Perfect Storm 11g(American Ideal), Rain Man 9g(American Ideal), The Yaldy's Ideal 13g(American Ideal)]
Owners:
S J Reid, M G Wrigley, R R J Storer, L J Roose, R A R Jamieson
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Trial winner since sharp but erratic Show Day 3rd. Can sneak a Top3 finish.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 1
Seconds 9
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $41,555
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.19
Place Dividend $1.54
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather17114All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course201Distance201
Favourite5052nd Favourite412
Mobile17114Standing000
Left302Right14112
Fresh90101Fresh30302

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/24 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.4

Race Starts (6 of 12)

1 of  9
21 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Ottley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
Courtney Rose
MR:2-02.6
57.2
 
3 of 12
15 Nov 24
Race  4
B Orange
3 days
17th up
3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
2/1
Commander Joe
MR:1-59.0
58.2
2.2L
Brk start,6bk otr,wdst tn,flew wd
SHAKE A LEG - broke late in the score up losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion from the mobile to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker.
5 of 14
12 Nov 24
Race  2
B Orange
32 days
16th up
R44 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
2/2
Dave Duley
MR:1-57.6
59.0
2.5L
Brk,6bk inr,off rear 600,handy
SHAKE A LEG - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2 of  5
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
Classic Elegance
MR:2-00.8
57.4
 
3 of  6
11 Oct 24
Race  2
P Ferguson
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R53, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
4/4
Bazooka
MR:1-56.2
55.8
3.4L
Ld out,trld 1800,thru,stuck on well
2 of 10
04 Oct 24
Race  3
P Ferguson
13 days
14th up
2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4
6/5
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.5
56.0
0.4L
Sped to ld,claimed 350,rallied hard
  
2
168104
  R57
2
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g Captaintreacherous-Imaginary Bet(by Bettor's Delight) [Captains Mistress 2f(Captaintreacherous), Cullens Bet 8m(Christian Cullen), Durrant 6g(Art Major), Gemma Mac 7m(Art Major), Merlin 4h(Art Major)]
Owners:
Mrs M C Creighton, T S Flynn, G E Dickey, First Term Syndicate, Mrs H M F Hanning, K J Cummings, G A Ayers, F M Endacott ONZM, Jonny Turner, B A Smith
Breeder:
Taffy Limited
Comment:
Tried hard after early gate speed on Show Day. Draw helps. Trifectas/First4s.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $38,453
Winning Stakes $23,925
Win Dividend $0.56
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1435All Weather Slushy110
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1435Distance1435
Favourite5322nd Favourite200
Mobile1435Standing000
Left1435Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 head 2-28.9
 07/24 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 length 2-24.9
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-26.7

Race Starts (6 of 13)

4 of 13
15 Nov 24
Race  5
C Dalgety
3 days
10th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/7
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.9
58.8
8.5L
Gate spd,prkd,1x1,3rd tn,fght well
MAGICIAN - pre-raced warmed.
12 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  12
C Dalgety
18 days
9th up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
6/7
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
18L
5bk otr,3wd,held up inr tn,battld
MAGICIAN - raced wide for a distance through the middle stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.
1 of 14
25 Oct 24
Race  3
C Dalgety
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
1/2
Mouton Cadet
MR:1-59.2
57.9
 
Led,held ld,asked tn,kept giving
MAGICIAN - pre-race warmed.
8 of 10
11 Oct 24
Race  2
C Dalgety
8 days
7th up
3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
2/2
Renegade
MR:1-58.0
56.6
5.4L
5th,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch
MAGICIAN - pre-race warmed.
6 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  5
C Dalgety
88 days
6th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
2/2
Perun
MR:1-57.9
58.4
3.3L
3bk otr,5bk,3wd rear,off,useful wd
MAGICIAN - pre-race warmed.
4=
25 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
A Drake
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Moments Like This
MR:2-01.3
56.1
 
  
3
311X02
  R59
3
Front
Matthew White
Steven Reid, Rangiora
Breeding:
3 b g Bettor's Delight-Unforgiving(by Art Major) [Take The Miki 5g(Always B Miki), The Missing Sock 6m(Bettor's Delight), Works For Me 4m(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:
Very brave on Cup Day & that form has been franked. Can give #9 a fright.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $28,100
Winning Stakes $20,075
Win Dividend $1.69
Place Dividend $1.64
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather832All Weather Slushy110
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite1002nd Favourite220
Mobile832Standing000
Left531Right301
Fresh90310Fresh30000

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

Race Starts (6 of 11)

2 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  12
M White
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
8/9
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
0.8L
3wd,prkd 1300,to trl tn,off,smart
NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early.
2 of  9
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  9
M White
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
Neverseentherain
MR:2-00.5
57.7
 
11 of 13
28 Oct 24
Race  7
M White
115 days
1st up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
10/10
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
10L
1x1-3bk otr,4bk 800,battld at bk
2 of  3
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
B Orange
 
R60 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Beach Ball
MR:1-59.1
55.4
 
1 of  7
05 Jul 24
Race  7
M White
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
3
3/3
Triple G
MR:1-59.7
58.1
 
Ld out,trld 1600,thru lane,powerful
NEXT LEVEL - granted permission by the Starter to come forward onto the mobile prior to the commencement of the score up.
1 of  9
20 Jun 24
Race  4
M White
14 days
3rd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3
2/2
Seaclusion
MR:1-58.8
56.8
 
Drppd to trail early,thru,too slick
NEXT LEVEL - Starter D Blakemore advised that he had given permission for this runner to come to the mobile prior to the commencement of the score up.
  
4
217255
  R59
4
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
3 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullen's Mercy(by Christian Cullen) [He's Tough 6g(He's Watching), I'm Tough 8g(Bettor's Delight), She's Tough 7m(He's Watching)]
Owners:
R R Packer, B R Packer, S W King, Miss C A Gray, Mrs E Dunn, Mrs C M Deuart, Mrs P L Ward, K N Deuart, I'm Tough Syndicate, Mrs C Packer
Breeder:
R A Reekie
Gear:
ACD-Off
Comment:
Handy enough when clear late on Show Day & Ashburton 5th had merit. Combos.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $66,513
Winning Stakes $33,000
Win Dividend $1.08
Place Dividend $1.29
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1225All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course823Distance923
Favourite3122nd Favourite302
Mobile1225Standing000
Left1225Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-26.6
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24

Race Starts (6 of 12)

5 of 13
15 Nov 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
18 days
7th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
2/2
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.9
58.8
9.8L
1x1,3bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,tidy wd
IT'S TOUGH - held up final bend and early in the run home.
5 of 13
28 Oct 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
17 days
6th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6
5/4
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
4.4L
1x1,prkd,3bk otr 900,held up,sound
IT'S TOUGH - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding had struck its knee during the running and was treated for a small abrasion and swelling.
2 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/7
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
1L
Up,prkd,ld,trld 1000,strong up inr
IT'S TOUGH - raced wide early.
7 of 12
27 Sep 24
Race  4
K Newman
35 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
9/8
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
6L
5-6bk inr,6bk otr,inr tn,sound inr
1 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/1
Betterthancash
MR:1-57.0
56.9
 
4th,1x1 1500,up,ld tn,too tough
2 of 11
09 Aug 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
7
1/1
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-57.3
56.1
1L
Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,run down 100
  
5
3X4382
  R62
5
Front
Bob Butt
Hayden Cullen, West Melton
Breeding:
3 br g Sweet Lou-Pacing Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Aladdin 6g(Sweet Lou), Masons Delight 8h(American Ideal), The Finisher 5g(American Ideal), Virgil 7g(Sweet Lou), Watermelon Sugar 4g(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, P C Wyatt, Mrs H M F Hanning
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Dug in on Cup Day & only caught late. May call on gate speed again. Place.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 4
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $94,483
Winning Stakes $39,450
Win Dividend $1.09
Place Dividend $1.13
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1946All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1125Distance1125
Favourite6332nd Favourite000
Mobile1946Standing000
Left1436Right510
Fresh90201Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-23.8
 03/24 Auckland 3YO+ R37 to R47, R49 with cond. MOB. PAC 2200m (4) 3 1/4 lengths 2-42.2
 04/24 WaikBoP 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 1 length 1-59.6
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R61 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.3

Race Starts (6 of 11)

2 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  8
C Hart
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/1
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
1.3L
Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,run down 30
HADRON COLLIDER - hung inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers. Driver C Hart was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
8 of 13
28 Oct 24
Race  7
O Thornley
17 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
12
7/7
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
6.8L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 700,askd,fdd
HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide without cover from the 1100m.
3 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  7
O Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
8/8
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
1.3L
Ld,trld,3bk 1000,off,smart mid
4 of 12
27 Sep 24
Race  4
M Williamson
117 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
5/5
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
2L
1x1-prkd,1x1 1100,off,solid mid
2 of  6
12 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
J R Dunn
 
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.6
 
3 of  9
02 Jun 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
10 days
15th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
1/1
Harrison John
MR:1-54.6
58.5
2.3L
4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght well
HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.
  
6
121146
  R64
6
Front
Ricky May
Brendon Hill, Swannanoa
Breeding:
3 b g Captaintreacherous-Double Shot(by Bettor's Delight) [Double Down 4m(Art Major), Whiskey On The Rocks 5g(Art Major)]
Owners:
Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, A J Hickman, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate, R J Magness
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Last two runs not without merit after consecutive wins. Don't underestimate.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $83,885
Winning Stakes $46,050
Win Dividend $0.84
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1242All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1041Distance1041
Favourite3302nd Favourite211
Mobile1242Standing000
Left1242Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-27
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 3/4 length 2-26.1
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. M 1980m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23.1

Race Starts (6 of 13)

6 of 10
15 Nov 24
Race  10
R May
18 days
7th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
7/7
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
5L
Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wd
4 of 13
28 Oct 24
Race  7
R May
10 days
6th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
3/3
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
3.6L
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,held up,honest
RENEGADE - raced wide early.
1 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  6
J Cox
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
1/1
Betterthancash
MR:1-56.2
55.9
 
Gate spd,ld 1550,kickd tn,held best
RENEGADE - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
1 of 10
11 Oct 24
Race  2
R May
14 days
4th up
3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
1/1
Munroe's Mate
MR:1-58.0
56.6
 
2nd,ld 1600,green,fght,dug in best
RENEGADE - raced greenly and attempted to pull up passing the 1100m.
2 of 12
27 Sep 24
Race  4
R May
7 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
2/2
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
1.5L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,off,smart mid
RENEGADE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
1 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
R May
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
1/1
Commander Joe
MR:1-58.7
57.5
 
3wd cvr,up,ld 1200,held on best
RENEGADE - over-raced early stages. Driver R May was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
  
7
2X3009
  R65
7
Front
Craig Ferguson
Hayden Cullen, West Melton
Breeding:
3 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
Owners:
D M Dunford, M D Dunford
Breeder:
P W Judd, C A Judd
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Couldn't go on after tough run in The Velocity. Still finding his feet this term
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $210,941
Winning Stakes $113,675
Win Dividend $0.43
Place Dividend $1.12
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1545All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1024Distance1134
Favourite7412nd Favourite100
Mobile1755Standing000
Left1334Right211
Fresh90211Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 3/4 length 2-25.6
 11/23 NZ Metro R48 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.4
 12/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-27.1
 02/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

9 of 10
15 Nov 24
Race  10
R Butt
21 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
9/8
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
21L
Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,gone by tn
WE WALK BY FAITH - weakened final bend.
11 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  5
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-55.7
56.5
10L
Eased,7bk otr,3wd 800,postd,plain
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed mucous in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
12 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  7
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
9.7L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,4wd,battld
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide middle stages. Shifted outwards forcing COLD CHISEL to race wider on the track near the 1300m. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m and raced wide thereafter.
3 of 12
27 Sep 24
Race  4
R Butt
140 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
1.9L
Up,prkd,ld 1350,fght hard,hdd 100
2 of  8
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
O Thornley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-59.9
56.1
 
4 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
O Thornley
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
 
  
8
24X116
  R75
8
Front
Greg Sugars
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston
Breeding:
3 b g Vincent(AUS)-Imke B(by Bettor's Delight) [Lord Verde 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Miki B 2g(Always B Miki), Vinke B 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, S W R Gillan, Mrs P P Gillan, P I Baken, J H Grainger, Mrs J A Grainger, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Comment:
Disappointed as favourite on Show Day. Better than that. Look for him late.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 7
Seconds 3
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $141,590
Winning Stakes $101,750
Win Dividend $0.74
Place Dividend $0.64
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1973All Weather Slushy110
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1050Distance940
Favourite9522nd Favourite220
Mobile1973Standing000
Left1573Right400
Fresh90330Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-26.7
 04/23 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (5) neck 1-57.7
 04/23 Invcargill 2YO MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 3/4 length 2-44
 08/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-22.3
 09/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-11.3
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-25

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 11
15 Nov 24
Race  13
B Orange
43 days
3rd up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
9.8L
3wd,ld 1400,joind,hdd tn,wilted
VESSEM - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding was racing up in grade and had peaked on its run after not having raced for a period of time. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
1 of  8
03 Oct 24
Race  10
B Orange
20 days
2nd up
3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/1
Helium
MR:1-57.8
56.6
 
8th,prkd 1200,closer,hugely brave
1 of  9
13 Sep 24
Race  7
B Orange
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
1/1
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-58.3
56.7
 
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,got there inr
2 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
B Orange
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
 
6 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
B Orange
 
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
 
4 of  9
10 May 24
Race  5
B Orange
28 days
13th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
Chase A Dream
MR:1-55.9
55.5
1.1L
Prkd,1x1,3bk 1200,waitd,smart mid
  
9
111X12
  R95
9
Front
Blair Orange
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston
Breeding:
3 b c Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 6g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 5m(Bettor's Delight), State Of Art 4h(Art Major)]
Owners:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Loomed but nabbed late on Show Day. Clear class act though. On top tonight.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 10
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $490,879
Winning Stakes $379,704
Win Dividend $1.85
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather16104All Weather Slushy201
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1082Distance1183
Favourite10722nd Favourite431
Mobile16104Standing000
Left1183Right521
Fresh90211Fresh30211

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-22.9
 10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-23.4
 11/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
 11/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (15) nose 2-22.1
 02/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) head 2-04.7
 02/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1/2 head 2-41.8
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) neck 2-25
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-23.8
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) nose 2-22.7
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-20.7

Race Starts (6 of 14)

2 of 10
15 Nov 24
Race  10
B Orange
35 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
1.6L
Trld the trip,off tn,solid,hdd 50
1 of  5
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  16
B Orange
 
R61 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Franco Marek
MR:2-03.1
56.1
 
1 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  7
B Orange
154 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/1
It's Tough
MR:1-54.3
55.9
 
3wd cvr,postd,ld 1000,too much grit
CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early. Driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
4 of  5
02 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  2
N Purdon
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:2-03.6
55.2
 
5 of  6
12 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
B Orange
 
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.6
 
1 of  9
10 May 24
Race  5
Natalie Rasmussen
7 days
14th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-55.9
55.5
 
3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,up,flew,just
CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early.