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Meeting: ACES & OAKS RACE NIGHT (ACES & OAKS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 26/11/2024 at 20:19 pm
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

BETAVET - ACE OF SPADES (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE PACE (Gr1)

$100,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m

   
 

For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
221
  R50
1
Front
Craig & Aimee Edmonds, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b g Always B Miki-Imke B(by Bettor's Delight) [Lord Verde 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Vessem 3g(Vincent(AUS)), Vinke B 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
Mrs D M Edmonds, B P Scully, Mrs J A Scully, G A McTaggart, J Rollo, C T O'Callaghan, Five Percenters Syndicate, M Tahurangi, R E Yemm, P Tahurangi
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Comment:
Built on good form to score at Timaru. Decent grade hike here. First4s from #1.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $15,960
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $1.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather312All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance211
Favourite2112nd Favourite000
Mobile312Standing000
Left312Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Timaru 2YO MOB. PACE 2050m (4) 3/4 length 2-33.9

Race Starts (6 of 7)

1 of  5
23 Nov 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
9 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
4
1/1
Chaldon
MR:2-00.7
56.5
 
Eased,5th,1x1 900,off,kept coming
2 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
62 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
13
1/1
Catchafire
MR:1-59.3
58.6
0.5L
4-5-4bk otr,off,chased hard wd out
2 of 10
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
J R Dunn
 
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Revolution
MR:2-00.7
57.1
 
2 of  8
13 Sep 24
Race  1
K Newman
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
6/6
The Con Artist
MR:1-59.1
55.6
1.7L
Trld-3bk inr,held up to 100,smart
MIKI B - held up middle stages of the run home.
5 of  8
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  3
J R Dunn
 
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
The Bettor Deal
MR:2-02.3
60.3
 
4 of  6
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  5
T Williams
 
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Gone Surfin
MR:1-59.2
55.8
 
  
2
69X719
  R46
2
Front
Jonny Cox, Leeston
Breeding:
2 b g Captaintreacherous-Hot Off The Press(by Bettor's Delight) [Madam Publisher 3f(Rock N Roll Heaven), Stubing 4g(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
J M Davine, N40 Racing Pty Limited
Breeder:
L R Whiteside
Comment:
Heads south after mixed form up north. May be better for this outing.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $5,371
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.32
Place Dividend $0.32
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather510All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite3102nd Favourite000
Mobile510Standing000
Left310Right200
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-44.9

Race Starts (6 of 7)

3 of  9
19 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  6
J Cox
 
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9
Moonshiner
MR:2-07.8
58.3
 
9 of  9
01 Oct 24
Race  8
Z Butcher
7 days
3rd up
2YO+ R41 to R54, R55 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2
3/3
Red Rackham
MR:1-55.2
58.4
7.6L
6th otr,1x1 1150,3-bk,4w,no pick-up
ITS ELECTRIFYING - raced wide with cover from the 950m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher stated that he was satisfied with the run given the gelding had raced wide and the rise in class.
1 of  7
24 Sep 24
Race  3
Z Butcher
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7
1/1
Princess Lisa
MR:2-00.5
 
Left prkd,pshd to ld 1450,too slick
ITS ELECTRIFYING - shifted out rounding the final turn when Driver Z Butcher activated the removable deafeners but was immediately corrected.
7 of  9
10 Sep 24
Race  5
Z Butcher
172 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6
1/1
Conrad H
MR:2-01.9
57.4
11L
3-bk otr,wd 500,brk 400,not a hope
ITS ELECTRIFYING - paced roughly passing the 400m and broke losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
9 of 12
22 Mar 24
Race  5
C Hackett
14 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3
9/9
Cyclone Jordy
MR:1-57.7
57.5
7.8L
Brk early 3rd,4-bk mrks,no pick-up
ITS ELECTRIFYING - broke briefly shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
6 of  7
08 Mar 24
Race  2
Z Butcher
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5
1/1
Lincoln Lou
MR:2-02.2
60.0
3.6L
5th otr,1x1,left prkd 900,outkicked
ITS ELECTRIFYING - paced roughly early in the score up but was in position at dispatch. When questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher stated that he was surprised that the gelding was so well supported given that it had only qualified the previous week and was still learning.
  
3
1X1111
  R73
3
Front
Craig Ferguson
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
2 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullen Who(by Christian Cullen) [Who's Bettor 5m(Bettor's Delight), Who's Delight 4g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, P I Baken, Small Car World Ltd, R J Magness, R W Todd
Breeder:
G J McKenzie, G W Simon, Mrs M W Simon, T R Barron, A B Clark, Mi
Comment:
Provded his spot as top 2YO with Sires Stakes win. Drawn to be winning again.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $272,459
Winning Stakes $261,440
Win Dividend $2.02
Place Dividend $1.17
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather951All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course640Distance640
Favourite3302nd Favourite220
Mobile951Standing000
Left951Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 Ashburton 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (1) 3/4 length 1-59.6
 09/24 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 3/4 length 2-22.5
 10/24 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.2
 10/24 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-22.4
 11/24 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (8) neck 2-24.1

Race Starts (6 of 13)

1 of 11
12 Nov 24
Race  9
C Ferguson
32 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Rubira
MR:1-57.0
57.4
 
Sizzled,ld 1600,trld 1000,did best
The start was delayed due to MARKETPLACE requiring a change of sulky after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre in the preliminary.
3 of  4
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  6
C Ferguson
 
2YO C&G R65 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
Got The Chocolates
MR:2-06.4
59.6
 
1 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  10
C Ferguson
8 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
Rubira
MR:1-55.7
56.3
 
3wd,up,ld 1200,joind,too classy
MARKETPLACE - raced wide early and wider on the track near the 1500m. Driver C Ferguson was warned for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.
1 of 13
03 Oct 24
Race  7
C Ferguson
13 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/2
Tact Teva
MR:1-57.1
57.9
 
6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 700,unleashd wd
1 of 10
20 Sep 24
Race  6
C Ferguson
110 days
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
2/3
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.7
55.5
 
Trld-3bk inr,angld out 200,flew mid
4 of  5
12 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  9
B Orange
 
2YO R49 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Got The Chocolates
MR:2-00.3
56.6
 
  
4
X11118
  R64
4
Front
Tony Cameron
Brian & Gareth Hughes, Ardmore
Breeding:
2 b g Captaintreacherous-Millie Sampson(by Bettor's Delight) [Lizzie Shelby 3f(Art Major), Millie's Creation 4m(Art Major), Millies Sensation 5m(A Rocknroll Dance), Murphys Reward 6g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies
Breeder:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies
Movement:
Domiciled at Yaldhurst with Regan Todd
Comment:
Had his chance against Marketplace on Cup Day. Prefer in quinellas/trifectas.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 4
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $49,490
Winning Stakes $43,750
Win Dividend $2.47
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather641All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course100Distance100
Favourite3302nd Favourite201
Mobile641Standing000
Left311Right330
Fresh90211Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-01.9
 09/24 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (12) 1/2 length 2-01.3
 10/24 WaikBoP 2YO+ R43 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 3 lengths 2-43.8
 10/24 Auckland 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 4 1/2 lengths 2-03.1

Race Starts (6 of 8)

8 of 11
12 Nov 24
Race  9
T Cameron
25 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
2/3
Marketplace
MR:1-57.0
57.4
6.9L
Fght ld,trld,3bk 1000,waited,battld
CAPTAIN SAMPSON - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Cameron advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
2 of  4
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  6
T Cameron
 
2YO C&G R65 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Got The Chocolates
MR:2-06.4
59.6
 
1 of  7
18 Oct 24
Race  4
T Cameron
10 days
4th up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
1/1
Aventador
MR:1-56.5
56.9
 
Fired to ld,set terms,cruised clear
CAPTAIN SAMPSON - Driver T Cameron reported that he didn't active the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of  7
08 Oct 24
Race  8
T Cameron
17 days
3rd up
2YO+ R43 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7
1/1
Caulfield
MR:1-59.7
57.5
 
Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1650,off,breezed by
1 of 11
21 Sep 24
Race  6
T Cameron
15 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
12
1/1
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-54.8
56.1
 
7th otr,4bk,wd cvr 600,over the top
1 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  6
T Cameron
98 days
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4
4/3
Lincoln Lou
MR:1-55.3
55.9
 
Across to trail,thru lane,too slick
  
5
225X11
  R60
5
Front
Nathan Williamson, Branxholme
Breeding:
2 b c Bettor's Delight-Start Dreaming(by American Ideal) [Don't Stop Dreaming 4h(Bettor's Delight), Dreams Are Free 3c(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
Nine Three Syndicate, C C Alcock, Nude Again Syndicate
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies
Comment:
Brings smart southern form to this. Different formline catches the eye. EW.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $60,838
Winning Stakes $31,250
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather944All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course201Distance201
Favourite5412nd Favourite101
Mobile944Standing000
Left944Right000
Fresh90220Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Invcargill 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-08.2
 03/24 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (7) deadheat 1-59.1
 11/24 Winton with cond. MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 1-57.7
 11/24 Invcargill with cond. MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 5 1/4 lengths 2-08.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of  6
22 Nov 24
Race  5
C Ferguson
5 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
7
1/1
Showcase
MR:2-01.2
58.3
 
Gt spd,soon led,sped away strgt
ALWAYS DREAMING - driver C Ferguson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of  6
17 Nov 24
Race  3
N Williamson
184 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
1/1
Drummershavtime
MR:1-57.6
57.1
 
Gt spd,led,trail,dashed away str
5 of  7
17 May 24
Race  7
N Williamson
9 days
7th up
2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
3/3
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.9
56.3
15L
Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 600,weakend
ALWAYS DREAMING - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised in his opinion the colt was feeling the effects of recent racing and would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
2 of  9
08 May 24
Race  4
N Williamson
17 days
6th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-59.8
56.9
2.8L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,useful
2 of  8
21 Apr 24
Race  8
N Williamson
8 days
5th up
2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9
5/6
Rubira
MR:1-58.5
57.1
0.1L
Trail,3rd,led,trail,just missd lane
RUBIRA - shifted inwards throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver B Orange and locked sulky stays with ALWAYS DREAMING over the concluding stages.
3 of  7
13 Apr 24
Race  5
N Williamson
16 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
1/1
Bettors Anvil
MR:1-56.0
57.1
2.3L
Gt spd,led,joind,fght well
  
 6125X4Ukraine   
7
X71423
  R52
7
Front
Blair Orange
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston
Breeding:
2 b g Art Major-Flying Mrs Williams(by Falcon Seelster) [Flying Even Bettor 7g(Bettor's Delight), Flyingmasterwilliams 11g(Badlands Hanover), Flying Mister Ideal 9g(American Ideal), Hughes Two Me 3g(Art Major), Let's Fly Together 5h(Art Major), You Fly With Me 6g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
D Zavitsanos, D J Martello
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Chased hard in the Sires Stakes final. Has tactical speed. In the mix.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $55,406
Winning Stakes $20,350
Win Dividend $1.03
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1024All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course311Distance411
Favourite3122nd Favourite201
Mobile1024Standing000
Left613Right411
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1/2 length 2-03.9
 09/24 NZ Metro 2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 7 1/2 lengths 2-23.3

Race Starts (6 of 12)

3 of 11
12 Nov 24
Race  9
Mark Purdon
15 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
5/5
Marketplace
MR:1-57.0
57.4
1.2L
7th,1x1-3bk otr,4wd tn,strong
DEMON BLUE - briefly locked wheels with BETTORS ANVIL racing into the first bend. Had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed to the inside of BETTORS ANVIL near the 1300m.
2 of  8
28 Oct 24
Race  3
B Orange
17 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5
2/2
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-51.7
53.6
1.5L
Gate spd,ld,set terms,fght,cght 100
4 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  10
Mark Purdon
14 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
4/4
Marketplace
MR:1-55.7
56.3
4.5L
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,got going wd
DEMON BLUE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.Raced wide from the 700m.
1 of 10
27 Sep 24
Race  3
B Orange
12 days
2nd up
2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
5/1
Irish Dream
MR:1-56.4
56.2
 
3wd,4bk otr,up,ld 450,smashd them
7 of  8
15 Sep 24
Race  5
S Ottley
135 days
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
5/5
Rubira
MR:1-57.2
57.3
6.1L
Bk otr,3w,1x1 1000,battld strgt
PREMIER - shifted outwards near the 150m checking DEMON BLUE which paced roughly. Driver R Holmes admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
3 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Ottley
 
R36 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Five Crowns
MR:2-01.3
58.3
 
  
8
X25315
  R64
8
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b g Art Major-Kate Black(by Bettor's Delight) [Hoo Haa 3f(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
Breeder:
K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
Comment:
Gritty 5th on Cup Day but cops another awkward draw. Place claims preferred.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 4
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $137,584
Winning Stakes $89,250
Win Dividend $1.59
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1145All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course833Distance833
Favourite4222nd Favourite312
Mobile1145Standing000
Left1145Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Cheviot NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-27.7
 05/24 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3 lengths 2-27.5
 05/24 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3 lengths 2-22.7
 10/24 Ashburton 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 1-58.1

Race Starts (6 of 13)

5 of 11
12 Nov 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
15 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
3/2
Marketplace
MR:1-57.0
57.4
4.6L
9th,3wd,prkd 1100,askd,fght,fdd
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground.
1 of  4
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  6
J R Dunn
 
2YO C&G R65 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
Captain Sampson
MR:2-06.4
59.6
 
1 of  8
28 Oct 24
Race  3
J R Dunn
17 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1
1/1
Demon Blue
MR:1-51.7
53.6
 
Soon trld,waited,thru,smartest
3 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
8 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
2/2
Marketplace
MR:1-55.7
56.3
2.2L
3wd,5bk otr,up,prkd 700,gritty
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - paced roughly after the start and raced wide early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.
5 of 13
03 Oct 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
13 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
3/3
Marketplace
MR:1-57.1
57.9
3.9L
3wd,5bk otr,3wd,up,prkd,fght,cght
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide for a distance passing the 1300m until reaching the parked position near the 600m.
2 of 10
20 Sep 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
110 days
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
Marketplace
MR:1-55.7
55.5
0.6L
Gate spd,ld 1600,tackld,fght,nabbd