NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 30 January
Meeting: MID-SUMMER AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT (MID-SUMMER AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 27/01/2026 at 16:52 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
TYRE GENERAL TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Majestic Son-Twelve Monkeys(by Monkey Bones) [Five Monkeys 6m(Master Glide), Peaknmonkey 7g(Peak)]
- Owner:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
- Comment:
- Had to do the donkey work last week but round safely at least. Blowout hope.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$15,533
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.45
Place Dividend
$1.11
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-31.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
33 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3/5
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
8.2L
Distant prkd,closer 600,felt pinch
R Close
9 days
7th up
3YO C&G MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
Tarragindi
MR:1-56.4
60.0
57L
Brk 1600,always detachd after
MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
R Close
6 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Maroubra
MR:2-03.4
59.2
Gate spd,ld,set terms,held well
MAJESTIC MONKEY - hung outwards when leading for a distance passing the 700m. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
R Close
23 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
1/1
D J's Gamble
MR:2-10.6
60.8
1.4L
1x1,3-bk 950,wd 400,chased stoutly
R Close
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-09.7
60.0
R Close
46 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
4/4
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
0.3L
7th,4-bk inr 1700,off,late claim wd
R Close
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Prestigious
MR:2-08.2
59.4
5.3L
4th inr,4-bk 2050,off,fght well mid
R Close
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/6
Axel Rose
MR:2-06.7
58.8
10L
3-4pegs,off trn,made good ground
MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
- Breeding:
- 11 b m Sundon-Lady Segil(by Earl) [Lavros Segil 15g(CR Commando), Speedy Lavros 13g(Muscles Yankee)]
- Owners:
- Miss L Shennan, P W Shennan
- Breeder:
- Lavros Lodge Ltd(Kypros Kotzikas)
- Comment:
- Too hard after error behind mobile 23 Jan. Good at Ashburton. Combos spice.

Starts
26
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,869
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.79
Place Dividend
$0.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 26 | 1 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-28.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Harrison
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8/7
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
14L
Brk score-up,3bk otr 1200,tired tn
LAVRA SEGIL - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
R Harrison
15 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/7
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
1.3L
Slw,wd rear 1700,prkd,stuck on well
LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin.
R Harrison
204 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
14/14
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
5.2L
Brk,7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd top,outfin
LAVRA SEGIL - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
2YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Warrior Chief
MR:2-20.8
61.0
M Lewis
21 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
9/9
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-07.1
60.5
59L
Slw,7th inr,4-bk,drppd out,brk,gone
LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m and then broke losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
R Harrison
11 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
8/8
Brian Beatt
MR:2-04.5
61.5
7.8L
Trld,3-bk 1600,4-bk,failed to spark
M Lewis
3 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
11/11
Monarch Prince
MR:2-05.5
59.4
15L
Slow,9th,6bk inr,5bk 500,weakened
LAVRA SEGIL - weakened leaving the final bend.
M Lewis
13 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
14/14
Musclynn
MR:2-03.5
59.6
4.3L
8th inr,4-bk bell,off,fght on,blkd
LAVRA SEGIL - out of position at the start. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.
M Lewis
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
12/11
Spotlight
MR:2-06.6
60.0
33L
Wd,8th otr,chkd wd 850,effort told
LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Raced wide from the 800m. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Waterloo Sunset-Sure Nan(by Gee Whiz II)
- Owners:
- S K Swain, Mrs S J Swain
- Breeder:
- S K Swain
- Comment:
- Earnest 2nd last week after getting dream trip. Place hope if she steps on terms

Starts
28
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$25,342
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.10
Place Dividend
$0.78
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 8 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Left | 28 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 2600m (U2) head 3-26.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Nairn
24 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5/3
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
1L
Soon trld to tn,waitd,tried hard
P Nairn
2 days
20th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
9/8
Signal Hill
MR:2-14.1
64.1
55L
Slw,10-9th,5bk otr,3wd cvr,gone 400
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the mare may be better suited to all weather tracks. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
P Nairn
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
7/7
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
44L
Brk badly start,never a hope after
SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
P Nairn
5 days
18th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/2
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
5.2L
4th,1x1 2000,up 3wd tn,fght on well
SOMETHING ELSE - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend and struck track markers.
R Butt
9 days
17th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
10/9
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
9.5L
Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted
R Butt
9 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/8
Dash Dosh
MR:2-00.0
58.5
6L
3bk inr,4bk 1300,off,held up,sound
SOMETHING ELSE - held up early in the run home.
P Nairn
13 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Good
4/4
Bodacious
MR:2-07.9
59.3
2.4L
Brk,rear,5-bk inr,held up,tidy mrks
SOMETHING ELSE - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
King Charles
MR:2-08.0
59.7
6th otr,4-bk,wd 1400,ld bell,gritty
SOMETHING ELSE - lay outwards when driver J Dunn activated gear early in the run home hampering outside runner.
P Nairn
10 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
8/8
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
1.1L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,ran on stoutly
SOMETHING ELSE - raced wide from the 800m.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Southwind Frank-Focus On Me(by S J's Photo) [Highgrove 7g(Love You), Kyvalley Surfrider 9h(Love You), Lover Boy 6g(Love You), My Sky 14m(Skyvalley), Reign On Me 12m(Monarchy), Running Free 10m(Angus Hall), Spotlight 5m(Father Patrick), Trip's On Me 17m(Dream Vacation), Well Defined 11g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- Est S I Chamberlain, G W Hulston, A J Nicholls, M Cox, H Nicholls, R L Sandford, C J Ingold, M C Chamberlain, G Chamberlain, G K Hills
- Breeder:
- Tavistock Breeding Limited
- Comment:
- Solid efforts in last two runs in the regions. Drawn inside key threats. EW.

Starts
14
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$17,524
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.22
Place Dividend
$0.66
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 14 | 1 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/26 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2400m (7) 1/2 head 3-04.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Hill
8 days
5th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/4
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-04.5
58.8
2L
Led,trail,3bk,off trn,solid chase
NOBILO - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver S Hill. Following the race Mr Hill requested to view the footage of the final straight after BIRSTALL BABE had lay inwards, however after viewing the replays he elected not to proceed with a protest against 2nd placing being awarded to BIRSTALL BABE.
C D Thornley
12 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
1/3
He's My Creation
MR:2-03.6
58.9
Soon ld,dictated terms,held grimly
NOBILO - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
John Dunn
49 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
1/1
Birstall Babe
MR:2-08.3
60.3
7.3L
Slw,brk,10th gap,chkd 800,useful wd
NOBILO - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.
John Dunn
TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Luca
MR:2-08.4
60.7
C D Thornley
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
6/5
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
1.6L
4th inr,3-bk 1700,held up,solid inr
NOBILO - held up early in the run home.
John Dunn
169 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Pontiff
MR:2-06.1
59.8
15L
6th,3bk otr,prkd,1x1,rough,battld
NOBILO - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Hampered near the 300m.
C D Thornley
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Shompanya
MR:2-11.3
61.5
James Dunn
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
King Charles
MR:2-12.4
61.7
C D Thornley
21 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
6/5
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-07.1
60.6
8.3L
4th inr,3-bk 2100,fght solidly mrks
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Del 8g(Royal Aspirations), Royal Grace 6m(Royal Aspirations)]
- Owners:
- W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
- Breeder:
- W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
- Comment:
- Run worked out well enough for Oamaru 2nd. Similar company here. Trifectas.

Starts
13
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$30,916
Winning Stakes
$23,650
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$0.98
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 2 | 2 | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Left | 13 | 3 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
23 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
6/5
Petite Trixton
MR:2-05.8
125.9
1.7L
Slow,well bk,into 1x1,nice chase
S Thornley
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7/10
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
13L
1x1,left prkd 1500,unable to stick
S Thornley
7 days
9th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
8/8
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
64L
Brk on dispatch,forlorn chase after
ROYAL GYPSY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
S Thornley
58 days
8th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/5
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-09.5
60.8
14L
4th,prkd,ld,3-bk 1400,no final kick
ROYAL GYPSY - tangled away.
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
The Present Maker
MR:2-04.5
60.0
11L
Brk,3bk otr,up,ld 1200,hdd tn,fdd
ROYAL GYPSY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/3
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-03.6
58.8
11L
Brk,12th,5-4bk inr,off 600,pluggd
ROYAL GYPSY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
S Thornley
19 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
2/4
Princess Sadie
MR:2-02.9
59.9
1.5L
Gate spd,trld,waited,honest up inr
S Thornley
R36 to R44 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Lindy's Rocket
MR:2-05.9
59.2
S Thornley
21 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2/1
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-02.1
16L
Mid otr,peeld 500,fair wider
ROYAL GYPSY - came together with PRACTICAL MAGIC at the start. When questioned regarding the performance, driver S Thornley could offer no tangible explanation other than noting that the mare was racing up in grade.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g En Solitaire-Surfin Sunsation(by Sundon) [Celtic Arden 6m(What The Hill), She Aint No Angel 12m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- L T Curtin, Mrs G M Curtin
- Breeder:
- J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven
- Comment:
- Not bad at Oamaru after upset Roxburgh success. May be at a tasty price again.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,583
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$1.93
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/26 Roxburgh NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2200m (7) 1/2 neck 2-55.4 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Lethaby
17 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8/10
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-04.5
58.8
13L
Mid otr,ran on fairly
BIRSTALL BABE - briefly locked sulky wheels with ARDEN SOLITAIRE near the 2100m. Lay inwards over the concluding stages.
A Lethaby
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
8/9
Carmen Lucia
MR:2-08.3
60.8
5th,into 1x1,led in,kept giving
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
A Lethaby
21 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
6/6
Jaccka Jim
MR:2-13.7
63.6
35L
Soon 3pegs,broke bell,detached
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke passing the 1400m losing all chance.
A Lethaby
TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Nobilo
MR:2-08.4
60.7
A Lethaby
22 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-03.4
59.2
57L
Soon brk,detached,no closer
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer A Lethaby.
A Lethaby
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-09.7
60.0
R Jenkins
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/7
Something Else
MR:2-08.0
59.7
22L
Brk early,tailed off,out of action
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke at the start losing all chance.
R Jenkins
151 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
10/10
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
8.6L
Brk,12th otr,wd cvr,plggd away gap
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - raced wide with cover from the 1000m.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Trixton-Petite Royal(by Monarchy) [Crete Petite 7m(Creatine)]
- Owner:
- D B Trainor
- Breeder:
- G L Clarke
- Comment:
- Stays in this grade after Oamaru victory. Has held her form well too. Chance.

Starts
33
Wins
3
Seconds
7
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$44,216
Winning Stakes
$18,150
Win Dividend
$0.65
Place Dividend
$1.31
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 3 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 0 | 5 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 28 | 3 | 11 |
| Left | 33 | 3 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Dalgety
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
2/2
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-05.8
125.9
Strgt 2 lead,joind trn,kept truckng
S O'Reilly
9 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
1/2
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
7L
Wd,3-bk inr,off,wd 450,sound in gap
S O'Reilly
80 days
13th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/2
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
0.8L
Soft trip mrks,off,chased strongly
PETITE TRIXTON - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and broke shortly after the finish line.
K Butt
7 days
12th up
Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-05.4
61.6
0.7L
Prkd,ld 2000,fght,hdd,fght on
K Butt
12 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
4/2
Yosemite
MR:2-02.9
59.3
3L
Eased,4bk otr,inr tn,off,sound wd
PETITE TRIXTON - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
T Cameron
7 days
10th up
Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D Stand
2170m
Dead
6/6
Prince Teka
MR:2-09.0
62.7
1.2L
Ld out,4-bk 1500,blkd,angled,strong
PETITE TRIXTON - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Hung outwards late in the run home. Driver T Cameron was issued a warning to take greater care when shifting ground near the 200m.
K Butt
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2/2
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-05.6
3.3L
Led,soon trail,ok up innr
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Art Major-She Aint Fakin(by Fake Left)
- Owners:
- P J Ward, G L Ward
- Breeder:
- E L Basham
- Comment:
- Manners have gone west in last two, but no doubting his talent. Stick with him.

Starts
5
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$25,850
Winning Stakes
$23,850
Win Dividend
$0.72
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
G Thornley
19 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Petite Trixton
MR:2-05.8
125.9
261L
Soon broke,detached
HE AINT FAKIN - broke then paced at the start losing ground.
B Williamson
R35 to R40 Wk. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
Jaccka Ace
MR:2-13.6
60.9
G Thornley
35 days
28th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1/1
Spiritinthesky
MR:2-08.2
60.6
Mid,broke 2100,detached
HE AINT FAKIN - breasted the front line barrier strand causing a delay. Driver G Thornley was issued with a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for delaying the start. Sent to the Unruly by Starter B Ward. Broke near the 2200m hampering trailing runners and then switched to a pace losing all chance.
E Johnson
17 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J
1980m
Fast
1/1
Donna's Boy
MR:2-01.0
58.9
6.6L
1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd 1000,fght on
BILLY KIMBER - out of position at the start. Struck the helmet of driver E Johnson (HE AINT FAKIN) on several occasions rounding the first bend and again approaching the 1300m when trailing too closely. Driver M Holbrough will be spoken to regarding these matters in the coming days.
Giampaolo Minnucci
18 days
26th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2600m
Good
1/1
Donna's Boy
MR:2-01.6
62.5
Up,prkd,no cvr,brave,won dogfight
HE AINT FAKIN - driver G Minnucci was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.
B Williamson
52 days
25th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Ridge
MR:2-01.0
58.9
Wd,ld 1550,kickd,very easy str
P Williamson
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
Wavewatcher
MR:2-13.9
62.5
P Williamson
QUAL' TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Crusher Clyde
MR:2-16.1
61.0
- Breeding:
- 7 bl h Majestic Son-Sundress(by Sundon) [Navara 12g(Muscle Mass), Witheze 15m(Majestic Son)]
- Owner:
- A B Ford
- Breeder:
- A B Ford
- Comment:
- Started 2026 with a hiss and a roar. Drops back in grade from last week. Danger.

Starts
16
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$19,930
Winning Stakes
$11,550
Win Dividend
$0.59
Place Dividend
$1.26
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Left | 16 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (9) neck 3-29.7 | |
| 01/26 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (6) 1/2 neck 3-06.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Ford
10 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8/8
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.8
60.5
2.9L
3bk inr to tn,held up,cheeky inr
KINGAROY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
J Ford
6 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Meandad
MR:2-04.8
59.6
8th otr,4-bk,wd 600,wdr tn,over top
KINGAROY - trotted roughly late in the run home.
J Ford
9 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
2/2
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
0.4L
Chkd,8th otr,4bk,wd 600,kept coming
KINGAROY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver J Ford was issued a warning for using his whip outside the sulky confines in the run home.
J Ford
11 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/5
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
1.8L
10th otr,wd cvr 575m,wdr,stout late
J Ford
4 days
12th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/9
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
145L
Chkd terminally start,ouf of action
KINGAROY - checked at the start losing all chance.
J Ford
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
13/11
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
3.4L
6th inr,5-bk,off,ran home nicely wd
J Ford
13 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
11/12
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
4L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,bttld on solidly
J Ford
84 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/9
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.2
59.6
106L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
KINGAROY - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Muscle Mass-Cream Of The Crop(by S J's Photo) [Carnegie Hall 10m(Andover Hall), Creme De La Creme 9m(Andover Hall), Dream Big 16g(Dream Vacation)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M E Townley, Julie Maghzal, Mrs P J Rogers, C J Acklin, Miss H M Wall, A P Thomas
- Breeder:
- Tavistock Breeding Limited
- Comment:
- Had his chance from the trail at Rangiora. Work to do early. Combos best.

Starts
20
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$29,498
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.09
Place Dividend
$0.89
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 10 | 0 | 5 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 5 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Favourite | 10 | 1 | 6 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 16 | 0 | 10 |
| Left | 20 | 1 | 12 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) neck 2-32.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
18 days
10th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1/1
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-09.8
62.7
1.3L
Prkd,ld,trld 2250,thru,ld,reeled in
Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 23 January that MACHO MAN has had its joints treated since last racing.
B Orange
9 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
18L
Cut breeze thru'out,flat 600,wilted
MACHO MAN - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing in the parked position throughout.
T Williams
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Donna's Boy
MR:2-00.6
60.4
3.3L
5bk otr,3-5wd 300,useful mid-wd
MACHO MAN - trotted roughly over the early stages.
T Williams
15 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
King Charles
MR:2-04.0
61.0
Gate spd,held ld,set terms,held on
T Williams
20 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
1/1
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
0.1L
Brk early,6-bk inr,off,bold late wd
MACHO MAN - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
T Williams
12 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.0
58.9
5.8L
Thru,4-5bk otr,3wd 600,game mid
MACHO MAN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.
T Williams
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Tribbiani
MR:2-09.7
59.9
1.8L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,stout on inr
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
1/1
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-19.8
0.6L
Trld,off,ld,trld 1800,thru,ld,cght
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Prestigious
MR:2-08.2
59.4
1.1L
Wd,made ld,trld 2050,off,bold fin
MACHO MAN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
- Breeding:
- 4 ch g Timoko-Amarula(by Bacardi Lindy)
- Owner:
- Ms B T Graham
- Breeder:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Comment:
- Put it together for Oamaru win. This is a handy bunch of trotters but keep safe.

Starts
9
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,437
Winning Stakes
$10,694
Win Dividend
$0.64
Place Dividend
$0.29
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/26 Oamaru with cond. TROT 2600m (U3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Dalgety
8 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3/6
Birstall Babe
MR:2-04.5
58.8
Wide,parkd bell,took over,big
TETRICK(AUS) - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early.
C Dalgety
15 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/3
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
23L
Slw,brk early,plggd past stragglers
TETRICK(AUS) - slow to begin and broke entering the first bend losing all chance. Driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had attempted to pace.
C Dalgety
185 days
1st up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
21L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
TETRICK(AUS) - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
C Dalgety
R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
Illegal Alien
MR:2-11.0
59.9
C Dalgety
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Captain Tyron
MR:2-04.1
58.8
7th
27 Jun 25
Overseas
Race
Stand
2138m
1st
31 Dec 24
Overseas
Race
Stand
2138m
7th
17 Dec 24
Overseas
Race
Stand
2138m
4th
10 Dec 24
Overseas
Race
Stand
2138m
4th
22 Nov 24
Overseas
Race
Stand
2138m
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Bacardi Lindy-Toggle(by Britewell) [Sequoia 11m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- WDC 03 Limited, M R Jones, D Jones, M J Cook, J Falkner, G Ott, A Murray, C Jenkinson, H Fuller, R Pearce, B J Carville
- Breeder:
- A L Clark, Mrs F E Clark
- Comment:
- Forgettable outing at Ashburton 25 Jan. Good on his day but take on trust.

Starts
59
Wins
6
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$56,553
Winning Stakes
$33,000
Win Dividend
$0.65
Place Dividend
$0.39
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 45 | 6 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 14 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 13 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 46 | 5 | 4 |
| Left | 59 | 6 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 3 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
12 days
19th up
R38 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7/6
Vertigo
MR:2-04.1
58.4
140L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
S Ottley
7 days
18th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-04.7
59.4
Ld out,trld 2100,thru,did best mrks
S Ottley
2 days
17th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3/4
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-10.7
63.6
2.7L
Last,angld widest,solid fin
SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages.
S Ottley
6 days
16th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/5
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-04.2
58.1
57L
Broke start,detached
SWITCH ON - broke at the start losing all chance.
S Ottley
11 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7/6
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
2.2L
9th inr,5-bk 1500,closed boldly inr
SWITCH ON - held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
S Ottley
15 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
7/7
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
5.1L
11th otr,5-bk 1200,off,sound in gap
S Ottley
3 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7/7
Waterloo Station
MR:2-05.2
59.7
30L
Wd,1x1 2000,3-bk,wd 450,brk 250 7th
SWITCH ON - raced wide early. Broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
S Ottley
10 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10/11
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
9L
13th otr,4-bk,3-bk top,held up,fair
SWITCH ON - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
S Ottley
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
6/6
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-01.0
60.0
9.4L
Tardy,rear otr,3-bk,wd 600,no spark
SWITCH ON - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
S Ottley
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
10/12
Tribbiani
MR:2-05.1
59.8
14L
13th otr,wd cvr 1200,prkd,outkicked
TRIBBIANI - raced wide early. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1100m when ROCK LOBSTER and SWITCH ON briefly raced four wide. After viewing the replays it was established that driver T Williams (TRIBBIANI) had commenced his outwards movement prior to either runner reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Father Patrick-Another Love(by Love You) [Aldebaran Floss 8m(Muscle Mass), Aldebaran Heather 9m(Trixton), Aldebaran Keepa 7m(Kadabra(USA)), Carlton 10h(Dream Vacation), Petite Amour 3f(What The Hill)]
- Owner:
- M D Alfeld
- Breeder:
- Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
- Comment:
- Boosted First4s at Ashburton when running on well. This looks more testing.

Starts
20
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$23,811
Winning Stakes
$12,925
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$0.62
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 10 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Left | 20 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 Cheviot NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 head 3-29.5 | |
| 09/25 Banks Pen with cond. TROT 2170m (1) head 2-55.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C DeFilippi
18 days
13th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
12/12
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
1.4L
Brk,rear inr,4-bk,off,blkd,stout wd
ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - slow to begin. Driver C DeFilippi was spoken to and reminded of his obligations when shifting outwards near the 200m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room.
C DeFilippi
24 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
13/13
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
54L
Blew to bits early,out of business
ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke after 150m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
C DeFilippi
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12/13
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
18L
9th otr,5-bk 1500,passed stragglers
M Alfeld
R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Dream Of You
MR:2-09.1
60.4
J Curtin
39 days
10th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
14/14
Brianna
MR:2-09.0
59.9
104L
Brk badly start,out of contention
ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing all chance.
C DeFilippi
12 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/7
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
6.1L
Tardy,rear inr,plggd away on mrks
ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
C DeFilippi
12 days
8th up
Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
11/9
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-05.4
61.6
9.7L
10-9th,5bk inr,4bk inr tn,pluggd
W House
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8/7
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-08.9
16L
Rear,5-bk inr bell,off,never a hope