NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

J R Dunn

9 days

3rd up

2YO MOB. PACE

2050m

Good

1/1

Chaldon

MR:2-00.7

56.5

Eased,5th,1x1 900,off,kept coming

2 of 14

14 Nov 24

Ashburton

Race 7

J R Dunn

62 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

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

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

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

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

Gone Surfin

MR:1-59.2

55.8

69X719

Its Electrifying

R46

Front

Jonny Cox

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.

Starts 5

Wins 1

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $5,371

Winning Stakes $4,400

Win Dividend $0.32

Place Dividend $0.32

	Starts	Wins		Starts
All Weather	5	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	0	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	0	0	Distance	0
Favourite	3	1	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	5	1	Standing	0
Left	3	1	Right	2
Fresh90	2	0	Fresh30	0

Wins:

Video	Date / 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

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 6

J Cox

NON-WINNERS PACE Stand

2400m

Good

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

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

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

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

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

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.

1X1111

Marketplace

R73

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.

Starts 9

Wins 5

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $272,459

Winning Stakes $261,440

Win Dividend $2.02

Place Dividend $1.17

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

Wins:

Video	Date / 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

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

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

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

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

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

Got The Chocolates

MR:2-00.3

56.6

X11118

Captain Sampson

R64

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.

Starts 6

Wins 4

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $49,490

Winning Stakes $43,750

Win Dividend $2.47

Place Dividend $0.92

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

Wins:

Video	Date / 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

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

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

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

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

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

4/3

Lincoln Lou

MR:1-55.3

55.9

Across to trail,thru lane,too slick

225X11

Always Dreaming

R60

Front

Nathan Williamson

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.

Starts 9

Wins 4

Seconds 2

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $60,838

Winning Stakes $31,250

Win Dividend $0.57

Place Dividend $1.10

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

Wins:

Video	Date / 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

Invcargill

Race 5

C Ferguson

5 days

2nd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Easy

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

Winton

Race 3

N Williamson

184 days

1st up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

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

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

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

Invcargill

Race 8

N Williamson

8 days

5th up

2YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

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

Winton

Race 5

N Williamson

16 days

4th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

1/1

Bettors Anvil

MR:1-56.0

57.1

2.3L

Gt spd,led,joind,fght well

6125X4Ukraine

X71423

Demon Blue

R52

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.

Starts 10

Wins 2

Seconds 2

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $55,406

Winning Stakes $20,350

Win Dividend $1.03

Place Dividend $0.96

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	10	2	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	3	1	1	Distance	4	1	1
Favourite	3	1	2	2nd Favourite	2	0	1
Mobile	10	2	4	Standing	0	0	0
Left	6	1	3	Right	4	1	1
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / 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

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

Ashburton

Race 3

B Orange

17 days

4th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

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

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

5/1

Irish Dream

MR:1-56.4

56.2

3wd,4bk otr,up,ld 450,smashd them

7 of 8

15 Sep 24

Oamaru

Race 5

S Ottley

135 days

1st up

2YO MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

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