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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: MID-SUMMER AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT (MID-SUMMER AT THE TROTS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 27/01/2026 at 19:10 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
1
332185
  R38
1
Front
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
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.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $15,533
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather712All Weather Slushy201
Grass101Grass Wet000
Course210Distance201
Favourite1012nd Favourite110
Mobile310Standing503
Left813Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

5 of  8
23 Jan 26
Race  4
R Close
33 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
3/5
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
8.2L
Distant prkd,closer 600,felt pinch
8 of  8
21 Dec 25
Race  2
R Close
9 days
7th up
3YO C&G MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
3
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.
1 of  6
12 Dec 25
Race  2
R Close
6 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
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.
2 of 10
06 Dec 25
Race  2
R Close
23 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
8
1/1
D J's Gamble
MR:2-10.6
60.8
1.4L
1x1,3-bk 950,wd 400,chased stoutly
2 of  3
26 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  9
R Close
 
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
2
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-09.7
60.0
 
3 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  5
R Close
46 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
12
4/4
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
0.3L
7th,4-bk inr 1700,off,late claim wd
4 of  6
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  8
R Close
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-11.6
61.1
 
3 of 14
28 Sep 25
Race  1
R Close
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
4/4
Prestigious
MR:2-08.2
59.4
5.3L
4th inr,4-bk 2050,off,fght well mid
5 of 12
14 Sep 25
Race  3
R Close
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
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.
4 of 15
31 Aug 25
Race  2
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
5
8/9
Golden Solitaire
MR:2-05.9
59.2
10L
6th inr,5-bk 2000,held up,solid gap
MAJESTIC MONKEY - held up early in the run home. Driver R Close advised the gelding had lay inwards rounding the final bend.
  
2
79X856
  R35
2
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Peter Shennan, Yaldhurst
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.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $11,869
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.79
Place Dividend $0.30
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1911All Weather Slushy100
Grass700Grass Wet300
Course910Distance710
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile601Standing2010
Left2611Right000
Fresh90600Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

6 of  8
23 Jan 26
Race  4
R Harrison
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1
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.
5 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
R Harrison
15 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9
7/7
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
1.3L
Slw,wd rear 1700,prkd,stuck on well
LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin.
8 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
R Harrison
204 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4
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.
4 of  4
13 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
 
2YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2170m
Good
1
Warrior Chief
MR:2-20.8
61.0
 
9 of  9
08 Jun 25
Race  4
M Lewis
21 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
8
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.
7 of  8
18 May 25
Race  3
R Harrison
11 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
8/8
Brian Beatt
MR:2-04.5
61.5
7.8L
Trld,3-bk 1600,4-bk,failed to spark
9 of 11
07 May 25
Race  3
M Lewis
3 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
7
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.
10 of 14
04 May 25
Race  9
M Lewis
13 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
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.
10 of 14
21 Apr 25
Race  6
M Lewis
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
5
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.
8 of 10
06 Apr 25
Race  4
M Lewis
35 days
6th up
Up to R41 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
5
9/9
Randel Huston P
MR:2-03.4
59.1
11L
6th inr,1x1 bell,failed to quicken
LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
  
3
673002
  R36
3
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
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
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $25,342
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.10
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1615All Weather Slushy200
Grass1202Grass Wet702
Course804Distance1113
Favourite2112nd Favourite000
Mobile401Standing2416
Left2817Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

2 of  8
23 Jan 26
Race  4
P Nairn
24 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3
5/3
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
1L
Soon trld to tn,waitd,tried hard
12 of 12
30 Dec 25
Race  5
P Nairn
2 days
20th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
7
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.
12 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  6
P Nairn
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
6
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.
3 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  4
P Nairn
5 days
18th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
1
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.
7 of 13
21 Dec 25
Race  10
R Butt
9 days
17th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
5
10/9
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
9.5L
Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted
6 of 10
12 Dec 25
Race  4
R Butt
9 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
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.
4 of  9
03 Dec 25
Race  5
P Nairn
13 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Good
4
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.
1 of  8
20 Nov 25
Race  2
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
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.
4 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  5
P Nairn
10 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
U2
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.
3 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  2
P Nairn
10 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
8/8
Pontiff
MR:2-06.1
59.8
7.3L
5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd 400,handy wd
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly and hung inwards leaving the final bend hampering inside runners.
  
4
X66613
  R40
4
Front
Craig Thornley
Geoff Dunn, Rangiora Raceway
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.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $17,524
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.22
Place Dividend $0.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1414All Weather Slushy301
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course601Distance503
Favourite2102nd Favourite201
Mobile611Standing803
Left1414Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

3 of 11
21 Jan 26
Race  7
S Hill
8 days
5th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
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.
1 of  7
13 Jan 26
Race  1
C D Thornley
12 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
7
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.
6 of 12
01 Jan 26
Race  2
John Dunn
49 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
9
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.
1 of 11
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  12
John Dunn
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
Luca
MR:2-08.4
60.7
 
6 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  5
C D Thornley
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
7
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.
6 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  2
John Dunn
169 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
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.
1 of  2
24 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  1
C D Thornley
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
Shompanya
MR:2-11.3
61.5
 
4 of  5
09 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  4
James Dunn
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
King Charles
MR:2-12.4
61.7
 
3 of 13
18 May 25
Race  5
C D Thornley
21 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
6/5
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-07.1
60.6
8.3L
4th inr,3-bk 2100,fght solidly mrks
2 of 10
27 Apr 25
Race  4
C D Thornley
21 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
3/1
Paddy McDaddy
MR:2-05.3
60.5
8.6L
Ld out,trld 2200,chased best in gap
NOBILO - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly early in the run home.
  
5
709092
  R39
5
Front
Sam Thornley
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
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.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $30,916
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $1.06
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1033All Weather Slushy110
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course622Distance721
Favourite3202nd Favourite402
Mobile201Standing1132
Left1333Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 TROT 2600m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 3-35.4
 08/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D 2600m (2) 3 lengths 3-21.3
 08/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT 2000m (3) 4 lengths 2-34.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  9
21 Jan 26
Race  5
W House
23 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/5
Petite Trixton
MR:2-05.8
125.9
1.7L
Slow,well bk,into 1x1,nice chase
9 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  8
S Thornley
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
3
7/10
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
13L
1x1,left prkd 1500,unable to stick
12 of 13
21 Dec 25
Race  10
S Thornley
7 days
9th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
6
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.
9 of 15
14 Dec 25
Race  8
S Thornley
58 days
8th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
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.
12 of 14
17 Oct 25
Race  3
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
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.
7 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  1
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
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.
3 of  8
03 Oct 25
Race  3
S Thornley
19 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
3
2/4
Princess Sadie
MR:2-02.9
59.9
1.5L
Gate spd,trld,waited,honest up inr
1 of  3
25 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  4
S Thornley
 
R36 to R44 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Lindy's Rocket
MR:2-05.9
59.2
 
12 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
S Thornley
21 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
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.
1 of  9
24 Aug 25
Race  3
S Thornley
16 days
3rd up
3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
1/1
Speeding Spirit
MR:2-04.4
59.2
 
Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,ran away
ROYAL GYPSY - raced wide early. Driver S Thornley advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
  
6
086014
  R40
6
Front
Amber Lethaby
Amber Lethaby, West Melton
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.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $8,583
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $1.93
Place Dividend $0.64
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather810All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course300Distance400
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing710
Left810Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

4 of 11
21 Jan 26
Race  7
A Lethaby
17 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
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.
1 of 13
04 Jan 26
Race  6
A Lethaby
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
7
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.
10 of 12
02 Jan 26
Race  2
A Lethaby
21 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
1
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.
9 of 11
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  12
A Lethaby
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8
Nobilo
MR:2-08.4
60.7
 
6 of  6
12 Dec 25
Race  2
A Lethaby
22 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
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.
1 of  4
01 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  2
A Lethaby
 
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
3
Miss Gracie
MR:2-05.4
60.9
 
1 of  3
26 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  9
A Lethaby
 
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-09.7
60.0
 
8 of  8
20 Nov 25
Race  2
R Jenkins
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
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.
12 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  5
R Jenkins
151 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
14
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.
1 of  6
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  8
R Jenkins
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Onnahill
MR:2-11.6
61.1
 
  
7
453231
  R38
7
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
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.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 3
Seconds 7
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $44,216
Winning Stakes $18,150
Win Dividend $0.65
Place Dividend $1.31
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather28312All Weather Slushy301
Grass502Grass Wet100
Course905Distance1114
Favourite3032nd Favourite622
Mobile503Standing28311
Left33314Right000
Fresh90403Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (2) 1/2 neck 3-15
 08/24 Winton with cond. TROT 2400m (2) 3/4 length 3-10.8
 01/26 Oamaru 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D 2600m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 3-23.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  9
21 Jan 26
Race  5
C Dalgety
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
9
2/2
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-05.8
125.9
 
Strgt 2 lead,joind trn,kept truckng
3 of 13
07 Jan 26
Race  7
S O'Reilly
9 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
5
1/2
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
7L
Wd,3-bk inr,off,wd 450,sound in gap
2 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  8
S O'Reilly
80 days
13th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
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.
1 of  8
13 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
K Butt
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
1
Tommy
MR:2-19.7
63.7
 
4 of  5
07 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
Kiss Me Kate
MR:2-21.7
64.7
 
3 of 13
10 Oct 25
Race  13
K Butt
7 days
12th up
Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8
7/7
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-05.4
61.6
0.7L
Prkd,ld 2000,fght,hdd,fght on
5 of  7
03 Oct 25
Race  1
K Butt
12 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
7
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.
4 of 14
21 Sep 25
Race  4
T Cameron
7 days
10th up
Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D Stand
2170m
Dead
9
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.
4 of  9
14 Sep 25
Race  1
K Butt
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
2/2
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-05.6
 
3.3L
Led,soon trail,ok up innr
2 of  9
31 Aug 25
Race  6
C Dalgety
21 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Slushy
6
3/2
Midnight Diamond
MR:1-58.6
58.8
4.2L
6th inr,6-bk,1x1 900,chased stoutly
  
8
113P8
  R39
8
Front
Brad Williamson
Phil Williamson, Oamaru
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.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $25,850
Winning Stakes $23,850
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.64
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather521All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course321Distance310
Favourite5212nd Favourite000
Mobile321Standing200
Left521Right000
Fresh90110Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 2 lengths 2-28.9
 11/25 NZ Metro 4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-16.5

Race Starts 

8 of  9
21 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
19 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
3
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.
3 of  4
09 Jan 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
B Williamson
 
R35 to R40 Wk. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2
Jaccka Ace
MR:2-13.6
60.9
 
P
02 Jan 26
Race  8
G Thornley
35 days
28th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
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.
3 of 10
28 Nov 25
Race  7
E Johnson
17 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J
1980m
Fast
4
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.
1 of 10
11 Nov 25
Race  3
Giampaolo Minnucci
18 days
26th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2600m
Good
5
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.
1 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  3
B Williamson
52 days
25th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Ridge
MR:2-01.0
58.9
 
Wd,ld 1550,kickd,very easy str
3 of  3
04 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  2
 
P Williamson
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
4
Wavewatcher
MR:2-13.9
62.5
 
1 of  3
24 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  1
P Williamson
 
QUAL' TROT Stand
2500m
Good
2
Crusher Clyde
MR:2-16.1
61.0
 
  
9
403314
  R40
9
Front
Jason Ford
Jason Ford, Rakaia
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.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $19,930
Winning Stakes $11,550
Win Dividend $0.59
Place Dividend $1.26
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1123All Weather Slushy100
Grass501Grass Wet000
Course511Distance511
Favourite0002nd Favourite202
Mobile100Standing1524
Left1624Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

4 of 10
23 Jan 26
Race  6
J Ford
10 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1
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.
1 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
J Ford
6 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
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.
3 of 14
07 Jan 26
Race  2
J Ford
9 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
5
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.
3 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
J Ford
11 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
13
2/5
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
1.8L
10th otr,wd cvr 575m,wdr,stout late
14 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  11
J Ford
4 days
12th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
15
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.
4 of 14
14 Dec 25
Race  5
J Ford
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
13/11
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
3.4L
6th inr,5-bk,off,ran home nicely wd
5 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  4
J Ford
13 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
4
11/12
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
4L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,bttld on solidly
14 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  8
J Ford
84 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
3
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.
3 of  7
18 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  10
J Ford
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
B D Hall
MR:2-07.0
58.1
 
3 of  3
09 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  5
J Ford
 
FFA MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
1
Randel Huston P
MR:2-04.8
58.6
 
  
10
321493
  R39
10
Front
Tim Williams
Kevin Townley, Russley
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.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $29,498
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.09
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1017All Weather Slushy202
Grass1005Grass Wet402
Course513Distance906
Favourite10162nd Favourite604
Mobile412Standing16010
Left20112Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

3 of 10
01 Jan 26
Race  4
T Williams
18 days
10th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
4
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.
9 of 14
14 Dec 25
Race  5
B Orange
9 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
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.
4 of 12
05 Dec 25
Race  3
T Williams
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
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.
1 of  8
28 Nov 25
Race  5
T Williams
15 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
1/1
King Charles
MR:2-04.0
61.0
 
Gate spd,held ld,set terms,held on
2 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  5
T Williams
20 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
2
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.
3 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  3
T Williams
12 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12
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.
2 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  2
T Williams
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
1/1
Tribbiani
MR:2-09.7
59.9
1.8L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,stout on inr
3 of 14
05 Oct 25
Race  2
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
3
1/1
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-19.8
 
0.6L
Trld,off,ld,trld 1800,thru,ld,cght
2 of 14
28 Sep 25
Race  1
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11
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.
4 of 14
21 Sep 25
Race  2
T Williams
112 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
13
1/2
There You Go
MR:2-13.8
63.0
2.9L
6th inr,6-bk,off,wdst top,stout fin
  
11
X7X081
  R38
U1
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
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.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $13,437
Winning Stakes $10,694
Win Dividend $0.64
Place Dividend $0.29
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather210All Weather Slushy000
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance110
Favourite2002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing920
Left310Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

1 of 11
21 Jan 26
Race  7
C Dalgety
8 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
3/6
Birstall Babe
MR:2-04.5
58.8
 
Wide,parkd bell,took over,big
TETRICK(AUS) - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early.
8 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
C Dalgety
15 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
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.
11 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
185 days
1st up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
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.
2 of  3
17 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  10
C Dalgety
 
R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
Illegal Alien
MR:2-11.0
59.9
 
6 of  6
02 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  5
C Dalgety
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
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
 
  
  
12
458410
  R39
U2
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
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.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 6
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $56,553
Winning Stakes $33,000
Win Dividend $0.65
Place Dividend $0.39
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4563All Weather Slushy300
Grass1401Grass Wet300
Course1310Distance1301
Favourite6212nd Favourite820
Mobile1310Standing4654
Left5964Right000
Fresh90530Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (4) neck 3-06.6
 06/23 Invcargill 3YO+, with cond. TROT 2200m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-52.2
 09/23 Winton 3YO+, with cond. TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 neck 3-04
 08/24 Winton R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (6(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-07.2
 10/25 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-32.8
 01/26 Ashburton R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U1) neck 3-06.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 12
25 Jan 26
Race  9
S Ottley
12 days
19th up
R38 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
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.
1 of 12
13 Jan 26
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
18th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
4/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-04.7
59.4
 
Ld out,trld 2100,thru,did best mrks
4 of 10
06 Jan 26
Race  5
S Ottley
2 days
17th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
3/4
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-10.7
63.6
2.7L
Last,angld widest,solid fin
SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages.
8 of  9
04 Jan 26
Race  2
S Ottley
6 days
16th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
U1
5/5
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-04.2
58.1
57L
Broke start,detached
SWITCH ON - broke at the start losing all chance.
5 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
S Ottley
11 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U1
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.
4 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  5
S Ottley
15 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
U2
7/7
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
5.1L
11th otr,5-bk 1200,off,sound in gap
11 of 12
03 Dec 25
Race  8
S Ottley
3 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
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.
7 of 15
30 Nov 25
Race  4
S Ottley
10 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
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.
5 of  9
20 Nov 25
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
9
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.
10 of 16
13 Nov 25
Race  11
S Ottley
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
U3
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.
  
13
800804
  R36
U3
Front
Colin DeFilippi
Murray Alfeld, Leeston
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.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $23,811
Winning Stakes $12,925
Win Dividend $0.70
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1010All Weather Slushy200
Grass1014Grass Wet511
Course610Distance510
Favourite3022nd Favourite511
Mobile300Standing1724
Left2024Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / 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)

4 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
C DeFilippi
18 days
13th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
U2
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.
13 of 13
07 Jan 26
Race  7
C DeFilippi
24 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
2
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.
8 of 14
14 Dec 25
Race  5
C DeFilippi
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
12/13
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
18L
9th otr,5-bk 1500,passed stragglers
3 of  5
02 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  10
M Alfeld
 
R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Dream Of You
MR:2-09.1
60.4
 
15 of 16
30 Nov 25
Race  8
J Curtin
39 days
10th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
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.
3 of  5
22 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
3
Helloveamoment
MR:2-19.1
63.2
 
11 of 12
22 Oct 25
Race  3
C DeFilippi
12 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
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.
8 of 13
10 Oct 25
Race  13
C DeFilippi
12 days
8th up
Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
11/9
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-05.4
61.6
9.7L
10-9th,5bk inr,4bk inr tn,pluggd
11 of 13
28 Sep 25
Race  10
W House
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
8/7
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-08.9
 
16L
Rear,5-bk inr bell,off,never a hope
1 of 14
21 Sep 25
Race  11
W House
14 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
1
6/5
Val Thorens
MR:2-10.2
61.9
 
7th inr,5-bk,thru 200,did best mrks
ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - lay outwards late in the run home.