NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 31 January
Meeting: SOUTHERN BRED SOUTHERN REARED RACE NIGHT (SOUTHERN BRED SOUTHERN REARED RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 31/01/2025 at 19:28 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
SBSR SHARD FARM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R46, 1980m
For R39 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Bondi Lustre: BL-On, The Bettor Major: BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 9 b g Betterthancheddar-Reincarnation(by Holmes Hanover) [Change The Nation 13g(Changeover), Infinity 15m(McArdle), Robyn Scherbotsky 14m(McArdle)]
- Owners:
- J A Wederell, A S Wederell
- Breeder:
- A S Wederell
- Comment:
- Brave win from wide draw at Methven. Up in grade, but place hope from the ace.

Starts
73
Wins
6
Seconds
7
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$85,631
Winning Stakes
$37,400
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$0.98
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 56 | 3 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 17 | 3 | 5 | Grass Wet | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Course | 44 | 1 | 13 | Distance | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Mobile | 69 | 5 | 19 | Standing | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Left | 73 | 6 | 19 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Hill
12 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1609m
Dead
3/2
Ann Sophie
MR:2-01.4
60.1
Wd,prkd the majority,ld 150,staunch
BETTERWITHBLING - raced wide early.
S Hill
16 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/4
Krystal Delight
MR:1-56.7
57.0
4.3L
1x1,up,prkd 1100,1-paced bid mid
R Harrison
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Judine
MR:2-04.6
59.2
0.9L
3bk inr,off,held up,tight,smart
BETTERWITHBLING - held up early in the run home.
S Hill
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5/6
My Ten Guitars
MR:1-59.7
57.9
4L
Prkd,1x1 1900,up 3wd tn,sound mid
S Hill
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R37 to R42 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
7/7
Dennis Denuto
MR:2-03.1
59.8
5.2L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 900,off,honest wd
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - checked when inside runners shifted outwards near the 250m with the mare's hind leg making contact with the sulky wheel of BETTERWITHBLING and paced roughly.
S Hill
22 days
2nd up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/5
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
7.3L
Soon 5bk inr,off rear tn,battled
S Hill
152 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
10/10
Country Gold
MR:2-01.3
60.1
12L
6bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd
2YO+ R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Amaretto Franco
MR:2-13.1
61.0
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Franco Tim
MR:2-15.1
62.0
- Breeding:
- 6 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 5m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 8m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
- Breeder:
- Midhurst Holdings Limited
- Comment:
- Honest attempt at Methven & may find this field more suitable. Adds to puzzle.

Starts
59
Wins
6
Seconds
3
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$68,319
Winning Stakes
$40,975
Win Dividend
$1.07
Place Dividend
$0.67
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 38 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 21 | 4 | 4 | Grass Wet | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Course | 27 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 38 | 2 | 7 | Standing | 21 | 4 | 2 |
Left | 59 | 6 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
2 days
11th up
Up to & including R55 F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Dead
3/3
Izacheapee
MR:2-02.4
60.0
4L
6th,6-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,steady
M Maynard
16 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/2
Katherine
MR:2-01.3
57.4
2L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,cheeky mid
TOPAZ - briefly held up early in the run home.
W House
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2050m
Good
1/1
Franco Motu
MR:2-02.9
57.4
11L
Brk,6bk otr,well bk tn,battld wd
TOPAZ - broke at the start losing ground.
R Close
3 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
5/5
Caught The Eye
MR:2-00.9
58.4
4L
Trld,3bk inr 800,held up 150,good
TOPAZ - lay inwards middle stages.
W House
16 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
2/2
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
0.2L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,lost dogfght
W House
6 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
5/4
Lakelsa
MR:1-59.2
57.3
5.6L
Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,handy up inr
W House
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
4/5
Gatecrasher
MR:2-02.4
60.4
3-4bk inr,off 600,flashd best inr
TOPAZ - crowded at the start. Paced roughly near the 650m after striking the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER. Junior driver W House was issued a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects as a result. Held up early in the run home.
W House
6 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7/7
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
0.7L
Prkd-1x1-3bk otr,off tn,smart wdst
W House
4 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10/11
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
3L
Up,1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,handy wd
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Downbytheseaside-Ace Of Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Mad Max 9g(American Ideal), Woodlea Beaver 6m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Thurman Syndications No.4, J Duncan
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Didn't flinch after sitting parked at Oamaru. Draws in closer. Combos claims.

Starts
19
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$17,101
Winning Stakes
$11,275
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$0.92
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 18 | 2 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 10 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Mobile | 13 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Left | 19 | 2 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
8 days
10th up
R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/9
Melody Banner
MR:2-00.8
58.2
1.6L
Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well
MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early.
G Thornley
6 days
9th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
8/7
Kairaki Delight
MR:1-54.8
56.2
9.6L
3-4bk otr,up 3wd 700,no threat wd
MY TEN GUITARS - raced three wide without cover from the 700m.
C D Thornley
7 days
8th up
R35 to R45 F&M MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
6/7
Elite Styx
MR:1-59.9
59.1
4.6L
Easd,4bk inr,held up 400,off,ok mid
MY TEN GUITARS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.
B Orange
10 days
7th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
4/3
Major Performer
MR:2-05.4
60.0
5.6L
5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,urgd,swampd
C D Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2/1
Avenger
MR:1-59.7
57.9
Trld,thru,strong inr,held on best
C D Thornley
4 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
10/10
Major Performer
MR:2-02.1
59.1
5.9L
7th,4-5bk inr,3bk otr 800,off,handy
C D Thornley
9 days
4th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
11/11
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
11L
4-5bk inr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,plain wdst
MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly and lay inwards entering the first bend and raced inside several track markers. Raced wide from the 1200m.
C D Thornley
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:1-59.1
59.1
11L
Thru,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr
MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.
C D Thornley
16 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
7/9
Archie
MR:2-06.4
60.8
88L
Brk badly start,distanced after
MY TEN GUITARS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Sunshine Beach-Alsa Lustre(by Changeover)
- Owner:
- I R Court
- Breeder:
- I R Court
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Gritty efforts on both days at Richmond. Course and distance suits. Consider.

Starts
70
Wins
7
Seconds
9
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$75,343
Winning Stakes
$38,225
Win Dividend
$0.73
Place Dividend
$0.82
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 58 | 7 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Grass | 12 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 37 | 3 | 9 | Distance | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Favourite | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Mobile | 50 | 4 | 12 | Standing | 20 | 3 | 3 |
Left | 70 | 7 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
2 days
11th up
3YO+ R41 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5/5
Radha
MR:1-55.3
58.1
2.6L
4th,1x1,askd,fght hard,cght 80
T Williams
28 days
10th up
R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2/5
Just Holla
MR:2-02.5
59.2
5.5L
Prkd,4th,prkd 1600,fght,felt pinch
BONDI LUSTRE - connections reported the mare would be racing in foal. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare was unsuited to racing parked.
T Williams
12 days
9th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
3/1
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
0.2L
Prkd,ld 2000,askd,fght,cght,fght
Connections advised Stewards on 6 January that BONDI LUSTRE is now in foal since last racing.
T Williams
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2/5
Heaven
MR:2-04.7
60.3
5.3L
Thru,up,ld 1800,askd,swampd 200
T Williams
6 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
1/1
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-02.0
59.0
Up,led 1550,fght,cght,fght bck best
T Williams
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5/2
The Bettor Major
MR:1-58.5
59.3
0.8L
3-4bk otr,5bk 1000,wd cvr,big wd
T Williams
16 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/1
Lilac Luxury
MR:2-00.1
58.5
0.3L
3bk otr,up,prkd 600,kept fghtng
T Williams
10 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
5L
Prkd,ld 2100,no peace,fght,hdd 150
C Ferguson
21 days
3rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
12/10
Szybka Lane
MR:2-03.3
58.4
6.6L
Mid otr,shffld bk,fair fin thru mid
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Rock N Roll Heaven-Christian Seel(by Falcon Seelster) [Alwaysbetrevy 3g(Always B Miki), Bettor Believe It 9g(Bettor's Delight), Great Presence 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Ms B J Ritchie, Sunset Glen Syndicate, P C Black, P G Harris
- Breeder:
- T A Beaton QSM
- Comment:
- Caught the eye at Waterlea. Big upgrade in draw too. Look for him late again.

Starts
29
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$33,108
Winning Stakes
$17,325
Win Dividend
$0.53
Place Dividend
$1.22
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 22 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 7 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 16 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 20 | 2 | 5 |
Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Mobile | 29 | 3 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 29 | 3 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Hill
2 days
20th up
3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
4/4
Ask Me Lazarus
MR:2-00.6
59.3
5.3L
3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,held up,tidy mid
PATIRO - raced wide early.
S Hill
9 days
19th up
3YO+ R41 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
7/7
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-00.4
58.6
2.8L
3bk otr,angld off,chased hard mid
S Hill
10 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2/3
Oneloveonelife
MR:2-01.2
58.7
Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1050,thru,led,just
S Hill
18 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/2
Judine
MR:2-04.6
59.2
1.7L
Soon ld,askd tn,fght,bested 150
S Hill
10 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/5
Wavewatcher
MR:2-07.4
59.9
1.5L
Soon 4pegs,weavd,nice in tight room
PATIRO - briefly placed in restricted room and struck a track marker rounding the first bend when an outside runner lay inwards. Held up over the concluding stages.
S Hill
17 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/1
Amalfi
MR:1-59.0
58.2
5.3L
Gate spd,prkd,1x1 750,honest mid
PATIRO - raced wide early.
S Hill
13 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1/1
The Bettor Major
MR:1-58.5
59.3
20L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,cartd bk 600,plggd
PATIRO - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Gave ground leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the gelding had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
S Hill
70 days
13th up
4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2/3
Tanganyika
MR:1-59.5
59.0
Soon prkd,no cvr,up tn,powerful
S Hill
R36 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Acento
MR:2-00.4
57.8
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Lydia's Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Lydia's Art 5g(Art Major), Princess Leia 6m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
- Owner:
- Kairaki Beach Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Backed up Ashburton win with solid chase last week. Stick with him in this.

Starts
21
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$31,038
Winning Stakes
$12,100
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.88
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 18 | 2 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 7 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 4 |
Favourite | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 17 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Left | 21 | 2 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J R Dunn
10 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Vincent Reactress
MR:1-57.5
58.8
0.2L
1x1,prkd,ld,trld 950,off,chasd hard
R Harrison
6 days
9th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
5/5
Shard De Arch
MR:1-54.8
56.2
Ld,trld 1400,waitd,sprintd inr 150
K Newman
7 days
8th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Easy
2/1
Destiny's Dream
MR:2-00.1
59.9
1.2L
Led,trld 1600,held up badly,tidy
KAIRAKI DELIGHT - held up leaving the final bend.
J R Dunn
10 days
7th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
2/2
Quinn
MR:2-00.6
59.0
0.8L
Off,3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,strong wd
J R Dunn
9 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Auntie Deb
MR:1-57.2
57.5
3.4L
3-5bk inr,off rear,held up,big wdst
J R Dunn
7 days
5th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
1/2
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
0.3L
Wd,4-3bk otr,up,1x1,held up,solid
J R Dunn
5 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Tempo Warrior
MR:1-58.9
58.0
7.7L
3-6bk otr,5bk inr,honest up inr
J R Dunn
17 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1/2
Just Foxin
MR:2-04.3
60.8
2.2L
Prkd,ld,trld,3bk 1300,held up,sound
KAIRAKI DELIGHT - held up early in the run home and then had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running.
J R Dunn
6 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-55.4
56.7
1.1L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,off,solid mid
751X600Renaldo
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Always B Miki-Imprint(by Life Sign) [Carbon Zero 16h(Christian Cullen), Dibaba 10m(Shadow Play), Didjaseemyshadow 7g(Shadow Play), Didjashoutthebar 5g(Shadow Play), Idealindiamonds 13h(American Ideal), Idolise 14m(American Ideal), Imola 12g(Jereme's Jet), Options 11m(Bettor's Delight), Opulent 15m(Christian Cullen)]
- Owners:
- C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
- Breeder:
- C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
- Comment:
- Started to put it together & good from wide draw here last week. Combos spice.

Starts
17
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$21,578
Winning Stakes
$12,100
Win Dividend
$1.76
Place Dividend
$0.88
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 16 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 17 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 17 | 2 | 3 | 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 |
---|---|
12/24 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (9) neck 2-05 | |
01/25 Ashburton with cond. MOB. PACE 1700m (9) head 2-03.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
10 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/6
Vincent Reactress
MR:1-57.5
58.8
7L
3bk otr-1x1,shuffld,imprvd inr-mid
DIDJASEEMIKI - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
R Close
6 days
11th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
Emma Swan
MR:1-56.5
57.1
Soon 4bk inr,waitd tn-250,flew inr
S Ottley
7 days
10th up
R35 to R45 F&M MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2/2
Elite Styx
MR:1-59.9
59.1
3bk inr,brk 1200,fdd tn,pulld up
DIDJASEEMIKI - attempted to jump a shadow near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the mare had become keen after briefly breaking and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off fore heel.
S Ottley
10 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
4/3
Caught The Eye
MR:2-00.9
58.4
8.5L
3-4bk inr,3bk otr 900,off,solid mid
S Ottley
16 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/5
Vesta
MR:1-58.3
56.4
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,won fght
R Close
13 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Sweet Tartan
MR:2-00.0
57.6
3.6L
Thru,4-5-4bk inr,off,held up,big wd
DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide early. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
R Close
9 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
1/1
Taumutu Lad
MR:2-01.0
59.0
2.3L
3bk otr-1x1,wd cvr tn,useful mid
R Close
11 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Absolute Babe
MR:1-55.5
58.2
0.1L
3-4bk inr,off mid,strong bid mid-wd
DIDJASEEMIKI - held up final bend.
R Close
16 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
3/2
Rushkinoff
MR:2-01.0
59.4
2.8L
Soon 3bk inr,off tn,few gaps inr
DIDJASEEMIKI - hung outwards at various stages during the running. Held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Art Major-Glenisthebettor(by Bettor's Delight) [Nickel And Dime 3g(Captain Crunch)]
- Owners:
- R J Crossen, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
- Breeder:
- R G Anderson, M J Stevens
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Well back after slow start at Oamaru. Tough assignment from wide draw.

Starts
37
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$36,959
Winning Stakes
$22,550
Win Dividend
$0.61
Place Dividend
$0.71
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 31 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 6 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 13 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 22 | 1 | 4 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 36 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 37 | 3 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Williamson
31 days
16th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7/7
Biggles
MR:2-02.2
57.4
16L
Soon brk,bk otr,last,batld up innr
THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.
T Williams
R36 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Major Hipster
MR:2-08.6
57.0
M Williamson
9 days
15th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
11/11
Kaysans Rock
MR:1-53.6
55.5
26L
5bk otr,chkd 800,fading by tn
THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.
M Williamson
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5/4
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-02.2
58.4
4.8L
4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,flat,steady
M Williamson
13 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Tempo Warrior
MR:1-58.9
58.0
14L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,held up,steady
THE BETTOR MAJOR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
M Williamson
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3/3
Auntie Deb
MR:2-03.3
57.8
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,won the fight
M Williamson
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3/5
Bondi Lustre
MR:1-58.5
59.3
3-4-5bk inr,off wdst tn,soared wdst
N Williamson
15 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/2
Sinai Sermon
MR:1-57.9
56.7
3.4L
Soon 1x1,parkd bell,fght well str
S Tomlinson
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/5
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.4
55.9
3.8L
4-5bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,gritty
THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide from the 1000m.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sky Major-Caitlin Franco(by Lis Mara)
- Owner:
- S L B Dolamore
- Breeder:
- S L B Dolamore
- Comment:
- Gave a sight in front here 17 Dec. Placed before after short breaks. Repeat?

Starts
22
Wins
2
Seconds
5
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$26,844
Winning Stakes
$14,300
Win Dividend
$1.10
Place Dividend
$0.84
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 18 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 11 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 19 | 2 | 4 |
Left | 22 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) nose 3-22.2 | |
11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2600m (13) 3/4 length 3-17.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Williamson
4 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2/1
Major Performer
MR:2-02.1
59.1
0.5L
Led,held ld,kicked,run down 50
M Williamson
6 days
17th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
5/6
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
2.2L
6th,prkd,3bk 800,inr tn,held up,gd
MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages.
E Barron
7 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
12/12
Topaz
MR:2-02.4
60.4
14L
5-7bk otr,well bk tn,no imprvmnt
S Hill
22 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
12/13
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
5.4L
Thru,3bk inr,waited,no threat inr
M Williamson
23 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9/8
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-02.0
59.0
4-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,smartest mid
MAJOR HENRY - broke briefly at the start.
2YO+ SpecHcp PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Winnyzback
MR:2-25.3
60.0
M Williamson
52 days
13th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2/2
Major Performer
MR:2-01.4
59.5
0.8L
Up,ld,trld 1200,off,ld,fght,cght 50
Trainer J Wederell advised Stewards on 21 October MAJOR HENRY has had its knees treated since last racing.
S Hill
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/3
Zia Bromac
MR:2-02.9
58.7
12L
4wd,prkd 1900,tiring by tn
MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that after failing to obtain the lead in the early stages the gelding had commenced to over-race in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.
S Ottley
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6/6
Wolf Of Wall Street
MR:2-01.9
60.3
1.6L
Prkd,up,ld 1800,kickd hard,hdd 100
- Breeding:
- 7 br m He's Watching-Life Of Luxury(by Live Or Die) [Itsbeenforever 11g(Mach Three), Kardashian 5m(Vincent(AUS)), Lancelot Bromac 15h(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- M J Smolenski, Mrs C F Smolenski
- Breeder:
- Bromac Lodge Limited
- Comment:
- Running on as always in her Waterlea outings. An absolute must for multiples.

Starts
110
Wins
9
Seconds
16
Thirds
16
Lifetime Stakes
$118,083
Winning Stakes
$50,050
Win Dividend
$0.48
Place Dividend
$0.97
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 70 | 8 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Grass | 40 | 1 | 17 | Grass Wet | 11 | 0 | 7 |
Course | 53 | 6 | 10 | Distance | 54 | 2 | 18 |
Favourite | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2nd Favourite | 11 | 2 | 5 |
Mobile | 91 | 7 | 30 | Standing | 19 | 2 | 2 |
Left | 110 | 9 | 32 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J R Dunn
2 days
21st up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Boudica
MR:2-06.9
58.1
2.8L
Trld-4bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd wd
J R Dunn
5 days
20th up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9/9
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-07.7
58.4
3.6L
5bk otr the trip,wd cvr,useful wdst
SOPHIA BROMAC - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
K Newman
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R41 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/6
Radha
MR:1-55.3
58.1
3.1L
Thru,4-3bk inr,off 400,waitd,sound
SOPHIA BROMAC - briefly hampered late in the score up. Held up rounding the final bend.
J R Dunn
9 days
18th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2/2
Hi Hopes
MR:2-00.6
60.0
4bk otr,swoopd 400,ld 300,comfy
SOPHIA BROMAC - connections reported the mare has been served since last racing. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
K Newman
3 days
17th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
5/5
Major Performer
MR:2-05.4
60.0
3.3L
Up,led-4bk inr,off 400,held up,good
J R Dunn
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/4
Judine
MR:2-04.6
59.2
4.2L
3wd,eased,6bk inr,off tn,imprvd wd
SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early in the run home.
K Newman
2 days
15th up
3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
7/8
Santanna Mach
MR:2-01.5
61.2
0.6L
Thru,4-5bk otr,wd cvr tn,dashd wdst
K Newman
9 days
14th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
8/8
Masterlou
MR:2-03.0
59.1
1.9L
9th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,3bk otr tn,tidy
SOPHIA BROMAC - raced wide from the 900m.
J R Dunn
4 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Terror Ma Sue
MR:2-00.5
60.6
6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,unleashd wd
SOPHIA BROMAC - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.