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Meeting: THE HALSWELL RACEDAY (THE HALSWELL RACEDAY)
Last updated 05/04/2026 at 17:11 pm
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

REMEMBERING MERV & ALICE WHITTAKER TROT

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R35, R36 WITH COND., 2170m

 

For R35 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R36 horses with winning stakes up to and including $18700 for lifetime.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
608963
  R35
1
Front
Kimberly Butt
Michael Palermo, Leeston
Breeding:
6 b g The Pres-Majestic Way(by Majestic Son) [Delphyne 3f(Sundon)]
Owners:
Mrs K J Palermo, D J Palermo, T C Elliot, Mrs M L Palermo
Breeder:
Macca Lodge Limited
Comment:
Game placing last week and he looks a live hope today if he can remain handy.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $14,598
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.30
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1811All Weather Slushy100
Grass201Grass Wet100
Course000Distance500
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile000Standing2012
Left2012Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-13.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 12
29 Mar 26
Race  4
K Butt
11 days
7th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
10/12
Didn't Di
MR:2-11.0
61.1
6.4L
Left prkd the majority,fght on well
HUCKLEBERRY - driver K Butt advised the gelding had lay inwards in the run home.
6 of  9
18 Mar 26
Race  2
K Butt
38 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
6
4/5
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-06.4
58.3
7.5L
7th otr,1x1 1400,off,bttld away gap
HUCKLEBERRY - broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
2 of  4
19 Feb 26
WORKOUT
Race  7
L Pearson
 
TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
Thirteenth Of May
MR:2-18.3
64.8
 
1 of  3
13 Feb 26
WORKOUT
Race  12
L Pearson
 
3YO+ Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Lovely Franco
MR:2-16.0
65.0
 
9 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  5
L Pearson
14 days
5th up
R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
12/12
Jaccka Ace
MR:2-05.0
59.0
12L
Mid-bk otr,shffld rear,only batld
HUCKLEBERRY - over-raced through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
2 of  2
30 Jan 26
WORKOUT
Race  1
L Pearson
 
R35 to R36 Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Geena's Gift
MR:2-09.5
59.9
 
8 of  9
25 Jan 26
Race  7
B Barclay
10 days
4th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2000m
Dead
3
5/6
Joany Baby
MR:2-17.0
63.9
29L
4pegs,off then brk,tackd on,batld
HUCKLEBERRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m and broke shortly afterwards. Broke again near the 250m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Driver B Barclay was warned for the manner he drove when correcting his runner during the race.
11 of 11
15 Jan 26
Race  10
B Barclay
19 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4
5/5
The Greek Freak
MR:2-06.7
59.8
45L
Mid,parkd,led bell,brk 600,out
HUCKLEBERRY - broke passing the 700m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
6 of 13
27 Dec 25
Race  6
B Barclay
13 days
2nd up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
5
9/9
Major Fear
MR:2-06.8
62.0
21L
Soon 1x1,there to pounce,broke 100
HUCKLEBERRY - broke near the 150m losing its chance.
8 of 12
14 Dec 25
Race  5
B Barclay
458 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
U2
9/9
Errol D
MR:2-04.7
58.6
11L
Deep pegs,off,bk otr,only batld
  
2
482X00
  R35
2
Front
Tim Williams
Graeme Telfer, Timaru
Breeding:
5 b m Royal Aspirations-Hanara Franco(by Muscles Yankee) [Franco Helios 15g(Southwind Vernon), Hanover Da Moon 8g(One Over Da Moon), Just A Dude 13g(Continentalman), Svelt 12m(Continentalman)]
Owners:
G C Telfer, Mrs C E Telfer, J A Telfer, Miss G Telfer, W Telfer, T D Telfer, K A Turnbull, Mrs L Christie
Breeder:
Mrs C E Telfer, G C Telfer
Comment:
Gathered in after attemping to lead throughout at Tim. Happy taking notes today.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $18,045
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.37
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1814All Weather Slushy000
Grass900Grass Wet400
Course300Distance400
Favourite1002nd Favourite000
Mobile701Standing2013
Left2714Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (1) neck 2-42.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 14
01 Apr 26
Race  4
R Harrison
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
8
11/10
Switch On
MR:2-09.3
60.4
14L
Soon ld,allowed terms,hdd 200,faded
11 of 15
22 Mar 26
Race  8
G Telfer
154 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
10/12
Blue Collar
MR:2-09.5
60.1
13L
12th inr,7-bk bell,no spark on mrks
SPANISH PRINCESS - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of  7
19 Oct 25
Race  2
T Williams
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
3/3
Feisty Pat
MR:2-05.0
 
6L
Last,up 700,wider 500,solid chase
8 of 12
12 Oct 25
Race  6
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1
5/5
Royal Rock
MR:2-11.3
61.2
7.8L
Slw,8th inr,off,wd 600,wdr,no extra
4 of 12
05 Oct 25
Race  4
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
5
6/6
Kairaki Spur
MR:2-18.1
65.4
11L
8th otr,shffld,wd 700,loomed,outfin
SPANISH PRINCESS - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 700m.
5 of 14
28 Sep 25
Race  4
T Williams
107 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
10/9
Amendment
MR:2-08.5
59.2
4.3L
Soft trip mrks,off top,fght stoutly
3 of  7
24 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  4
G Telfer
 
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Majestic Me
MR:2-12.9
58.6
 
5 of 11
13 Jun 25
Race  8
T Williams
5 days
21st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
11/11
Tarragindi
MR:2-05.6
60.7
18L
Trld-4bk inr 1100,3bk otr,fair inr
7 of 11
08 Jun 25
Race  6
T Williams
7 days
20th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
1
7/9
Aspirational Dream
MR:2-01.8
61.2
11L
Trld,3-bk 1700,unable to quicken up
SPANISH PRINCESS - trainer G Telfer was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.
9 of 12
01 Jun 25
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
19th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
2
1/4
It's So Easy
MR:1-59.2
59.8
4.2L
Ld out,trld 1050,thru,outfinished
  
3
25465X
  R36
3
Front
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g Creatine-Lucky Monarch(by Monarchy) [Don't Stop Believing 4m(Creatine), Easy Pickings 11g(Quite Easy(USA)), George The First 8g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
R J Condick, Mrs C L Smith, B Jenkins, G W Hulston, Three Amigos Syndicate, K W Sturgeon, J M Howe
Breeder:
Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
Comment:
Sound efforts last campaign and on the back of trial placing can't be discounted
Colours
Starts 46
Wins 3
Seconds 8
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $51,416
Winning Stakes $18,700
Win Dividend $0.39
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather39313All Weather Slushy503
Grass701Grass Wet300
Course301Distance401
Favourite7142nd Favourite603
Mobile1716Standing2928
Left46314Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (8) head 2-31.3
 10/23 Timaru with cond. TROT 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-27
 05/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. T 2000m (5) head 2-36.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  9
24 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  9
R Close
 
R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
Petite Amour
MR:2-08.8
59.3
 
3 of  4
17 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  8
S O'Reilly
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Birdy
MR:2-08.5
59.1
 
5 of  9
31 Aug 25
Race  6
O Thornley
21 days
28th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Slushy
8
6/6
Midnight Diamond
MR:1-58.6
58.8
15L
Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,plggd on
6 of 13
10 Aug 25
Race  7
S Tomlinson
16 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
6
5/4
Randel Huston P
MR:2-04.2
60.8
8.9L
Ld out,trld,3-bk 1650,whacked away
4 of 13
25 Jul 25
Race  5
R Close
7 days
26th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
9/9
Almighty
MR:2-04.8
58.5
7.8L
Up,led,trld 1800,askd,fair inr
5 of  8
18 Jul 25
Race  2
R Close
12 days
25th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
4/4
Brett's Mate
MR:2-01.6
60.9
15L
3-4-5bk inr,detachd 600,battled
MONARCH PRINCE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation.
2 of  8
06 Jul 25
Race  6
S Ottley
7 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
1
1/2
Ginas Majesty
MR:2-06.3
59.5
0.9L
Trld,3-bk 1400,off 450,stern bid wd
MONARCH PRINCE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
5 of 12
29 Jun 25
Race  7
R Close
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/3
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-06.2
60.9
2.5L
Ld out,3-bk 1850,held up,stout late
6 of  8
22 Jun 25
Race  4
T Williams
7 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
6
2/3
Brett's Mate
MR:2-07.3
59.7
5.3L
Made ld,set terms,hdd top,no answer
2 of  9
15 Jun 25
Race  5
T Williams
7 days
21st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
2/2
Diedre Franco
MR:2-06.7
59.9
0.4L
Made ld,trld,off,ld 1400,stung late
  
4
897004
  R35
4
Front
Justin Smith
Justin Smith, Te Pirita
Breeding:
6 b g Father Patrick-Accumulate(by Muscle Mass)
Owners:
J W Smith, Ms L M Fallow, Mrs L A Smith
Breeder:
Mrs L A Smith, G C Smith, J W Smith
Comment:
Improved showing at Tim and seeking 4th placing on grass today. in minors mix.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $27,839
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.10
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2117All Weather Slushy100
Grass1703Grass Wet301
Course601Distance701
Favourite5122nd Favourite100
Mobile401Standing3419
Left38110Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (9) 1/2 head 3-28.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 14
01 Apr 26
Race  4
J Smith
3 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
9
14/14
Switch On
MR:2-09.3
60.4
3.5L
9th otr,3-bk,wd top,found line well
11 of 12
29 Mar 26
Race  4
J Smith
4 days
17th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
9/9
Didn't Di
MR:2-11.0
61.1
18L
Slw,10th inr,off,wd cvr 500,no dash
14 of 14
25 Mar 26
Race  7
J Smith
7 days
16th up
5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
2
7/6
Barrytown
MR:1-59.4
58.8
33L
Brk at dispatch,out of commission
SCHOEMAKER - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
7 of  9
18 Mar 26
Race  2
J Smith
70 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4
3/3
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-06.4
58.3
13L
Brk,rear inr,off,wd cvr 750,no dash
SCHOEMAKER - slow to begin. Lay inwards when weakening final bend.
9 of 14
07 Jan 26
Race  2
J Smith
6 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2050m
Good
7
6/7
Clovelly Hill
MR:2-06.5
59.6
25L
Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra
SCHOEMAKER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 600m.
8 of 10
01 Jan 26
Race  4
J Smith
3 days
13th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
7
5/3
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-09.8
62.7
13L
Brk early mid,rear inr,never ran on
SCHOEMAKER - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
6 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
J Smith
11 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
12
9/8
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
3.7L
12th otr,wd cvr 600,wdst top,ran on
5 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  11
J Smith
12 days
11th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
14
12/10
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
8L
7th otr,3-bk,wd 450,plggd away gap
7 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  4
L O'Reilly
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
10
9/9
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
14L
8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,clsr top,no fin
10 of 15
30 Nov 25
Race  4
J Smith
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U4
9/9
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
17L
Slw,14th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,posted,fdd
SCHOEMAKER - raced wide from the 900m.
  
5
669003
  R36
5
Front
John Morrison
Michael Heenan, Methven
Breeding:
4 b g Superfast Stuart-Bryn Afton(by Sundon) [Cappaha 6g(Pegasus Spur), Deborahs Gem 11m(Monkey Bones), Shandon Bells 9m(Pegasus Spur)]
Owners:
Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan
Breeder:
M J Wharton
Comment:
Tidy finish from the pegs at Tim and with similar manners can boost combos again
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $13,654
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.19
Place Dividend $1.06
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather411All Weather Slushy000
Grass1203Grass Wet401
Course401Distance703
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile100Standing1514
Left1614Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/25 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (U1) 2 1/2 lengths 3-32.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14
01 Apr 26
Race  4
J Morrison
10 days
16th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
10
13/13
Switch On
MR:2-09.3
60.4
3.2L
4th inr,4-bk 1700,stout effort mrks
15 of 15
22 Mar 26
Race  8
J Morrison
7 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U6
12/10
Blue Collar
MR:2-09.5
60.1
20L
8th inr,5-bk bell,4-bk 400,brk 350m
MORRIE AFTON - over-raced middle stages. Broke leaving the final bend and struck track markers losing all chance. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
10 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  6
J Morrison
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U3
13/13
Prestigious
MR:2-02.4
59.1
20L
11th,6-bk mrks 1200,bt stragglers
9 of 12
08 Mar 26
Race  4
R Harrison
2 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
U2
5/7
Maroubra
MR:2-12.5
60.9
4.9L
5bk inr,off tn,held up,steady wd
MORRIE AFTON - held up early in the run home.
6 of 11
06 Mar 26
Race  4
R Harrison
75 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2600m
Good
U2
9/9
Prince Teka
MR:2-07.6
62.2
2.3L
Slow,imprv,5bk inr,off,held up,good
MORRIE AFTON - struck a track marker racing into the first bend. Driver R Harrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up until late in the run home.
6 of  8
21 Dec 25
Race  2
J Morrison
14 days
11th up
3YO C&G MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
2
Tarragindi
MR:1-56.4
60.0
23L
3bk inr-otr,1x1,lockd wheels,brk
MORRIE AFTON - lay inwards and locked wheels with MAROUBRA near the 1000m with both runners losing ground. Broke near the 800m losing considerable ground.
2 of  4
13 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
R35 & faster MOB. TROT
2300m
1
Miss Moneypenny
MR:2-20.6
64.4
 
10 of 12
07 Dec 25
Race  11
M Heenan
10 days
10th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
U1
12/12
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-07.7
62.0
63L
Soon broke,detached
MORRIE AFTON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
1 of  7
27 Nov 25
Race  1
J Morrison
4 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/2
Bizza To'o
MR:2-11.2
58.5
 
3rd,3-bk inr,off,ld 1600,kicked clr
3 of  9
23 Nov 25
Race  2
J Morrison
28 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U4
4/4
A Reason To Fight
MR:2-08.6
59.2
6.4L
5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1350,fght on well
  
6
857375
  R35
6
Front
Philippa Wakelin
Philippa Wakelin, Oxford
Breeding:
5 ch m One Over Da Moon-Arf'a Guinness(by Great Success) [Elegant Peak 9m(Peak), Ha'penny Bridge 7m(Majestic Son), Musclynn 8m(Muscle Mass)]
Owners:
S G Noble, R King, Mrs S King, M R King
Breeder:
Regency Wools (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Didn't get all favours at Meth and if she can find a handy spot isn't the worst.
Colours
Starts 18
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $14,165
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $1.43
Place Dividend $1.12
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather200All Weather Slushy000
Grass1613Grass Wet501
Course600Distance600
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing1813
Left1813Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (4) 3 3/4 lengths 3-38.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 15
22 Mar 26
Race  8
P Wakelin
7 days
14th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
7/5
Blue Collar
MR:2-09.5
60.1
3.4L
Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,off,tidy fin
CASTLEISLAND - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
7 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  4
P Wakelin
14 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
12/12
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-06.7
59.5
4.3L
Nice trip otr,unable to capitalise
3 of 14
01 Mar 26
Race  5
P Wakelin
7 days
12th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
1950m
Good
3
11/11
Nobilo
MR:2-07.4
63.1
2.3L
3rd inr,3-bk 1600,bold along mrks
7 of 16
22 Feb 26
Race  5
P Wakelin
7 days
11th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
11
15/15
Kashanova
MR:2-06.0
58.5
8.9L
Prkd,4-bk inr 2100,off,whacked away
CASTLEISLAND - hung inwards rounding the final bend.
5 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
P Wakelin
9 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
8
13/13
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
5L
4th,left prkd 1600,ld top,reeled in
8 of 10
06 Feb 26
Race  9
P Wakelin
19 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
10/10
Father Mike
MR:2-11.7
60.9
7.9L
Trld,3-bk 1800,keen,sound along inr
CASTLEISLAND - over-raced early and middle stages.
11 of 16
18 Jan 26
Race  5
P Wakelin
2 days
8th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Slow
2
13/13
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.2
63.8
4.3L
Into trail,3-bk 2000,held up,ran on
9 of 14
16 Jan 26
Race  5
P Wakelin
18 days
7th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
7
9/9
Dark Ghana
MR:2-15.5
62.1
12L
3rd,prkd,1x1 1500,held up tn,plain
CASTLEISLAND - over-raced middle stages.
5 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  8
P Wakelin
11 days
6th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
11
12/12
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
10L
7th otr,1x1 1500,off,whacked away
CASTLEISLAND - trainer P Wakelin advised the mare would be racing in season.
4 of 14
18 Dec 25
Race  11
P Wakelin
4 days
5th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
6/7
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
6.6L
5th,4-bk inr 2000,bttld away in gap
  
7
50X067
  R36
7
Front
Anj Mugford
Anj Mugford, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b m What The Hill-Ruthless Jenny(by Britewell) [Ruthless Kayla 12m(Muscle Mass), Ruthless Lindy 8m(Bacardi Lindy), Ruthless Lizzie 10m(Bacardi Lindy), Ruthless Success 15m(Great Success), Such Fun 13m(Great Success)]
Owner:
Somerset Racing Stables & Equestrian Ltd
Breeder:
R N Simpson
Comment:
Ran on from the rear last week but slow starts continue to hamper. 1st4 fringes.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $26,133
Winning Stakes $14,300
Win Dividend $0.29
Place Dividend $0.60
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1524All Weather Slushy000
Grass1400Grass Wet200
Course300Distance400
Favourite1102nd Favourite110
Mobile000Standing2924
Left2924Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecH 2000m (2) nose 2-38.7
 08/25 NZ Metro with cond. TROT 2000m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-36.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 14
01 Apr 26
Race  4
A Mugford
10 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
12
8/8
Switch On
MR:2-09.3
60.4
5.9L
Buried mrks,7-bk,off,sound,no gaps
RUTHLESS EMMA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
6 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  5
A Mugford
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U3
13/11
Holly Highlander
MR:2-07.4
59.7
7L
Slw,rear inr,5-bk top,sound on mrks
RUTHLESS EMMA - slow to begin. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
11 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  6
A Mugford
99 days
1st up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U2
14/14
Prestigious
MR:2-02.4
59.1
22L
Slw,rear inr,off,wd 400,no pick-up
4 of  6
10 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  9
A Mugford
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Lauzelle
MR:2-08.3
58.8
 
13 of 16
06 Dec 25
Race  6
A Mugford
6 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
U1
14/14
Tyrons Strapping Lad
MR:2-05.6
59.8
17L
Brk early,tacked on,beat stragglers
RUTHLESS EMMA - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
5 of 16
30 Nov 25
Race  8
A Mugford
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
16/15
Brianna
MR:2-09.0
59.9
4L
Slw,tacked on,rear inr,off,late mid
RUTHLESS EMMA -slow in the early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m losing ground. Held up in the middle stages of the run home.
11 of 13
23 Nov 25
Race  6
A Mugford
12 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
8
10/12
Koko Kaboom
MR:2-06.9
59.7
19L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
RUTHLESS EMMA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
11 of 15
11 Nov 25
Race  1
Mark Purdon
60 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
14
11/11
Judy J
MR:2-01.9
60.3
30L
5-6bk otr,shuffled back,battld rear
RUTHLESS EMMA - crowded near the 600m when an inside runner lay outwards and contacted the sulky wheel of TU TANGATA losing ground.
5 of 10
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  12
A Mugford
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Tu Tangata
MR:2-06.9
59.1
 
10 of 10
12 Sep 25
Race  3
A Mugford
5 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
8/8
Tarragindi
MR:2-04.6
57.9
31L
Slow,6th,prkd,1x1 800,fading 400
The start was delayed due to RUTHLESS EMMA being fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
  
8
086956
  R35
8
Front
John Dunn
Brent Borcoskie, Sefton
Breeding:
5 b g Bacardi Lindy-Rocket(by Sundon) [Dolly P 9m(Dream Vacation), Randel Huston P 7g(Peak)]
Owner:
R N Simpson
Breeder:
R N Simpson
Comment:
OK in recent assignments without looking a threat. Will require favours today.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $20,678
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.29
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1405All Weather Slushy300
Grass1210Grass Wet400
Course410Distance410
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile201Standing2414
Left2615Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2170m (12) 1 1/4 lengths 2-56.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 12
29 Mar 26
Race  4
B Borcoskie
11 days
26th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9
11/10
Didn't Di
MR:2-11.0
61.1
8.8L
8th inr,5-bk 2000,off,sound in gap
5 of  9
18 Mar 26
Race  2
B Borcoskie
80 days
25th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
8
8/8
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-06.4
58.3
4.4L
Wd,3-bk inr 1400,fght solidly mrks
2 of  5
03 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  11
B Borcoskie
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
Makani
MR:2-10.7
61.4
 
9 of  9
28 Dec 25
Race  2
B Borcoskie
2 days
24th up
2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slow
2
6/6
Monaro Dean
MR:2-15.7
64.9
54L
Slow,brk 2400,4bk otr,gone 450
LINDY'S ROCKET - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Weakened from the 500m.
6 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  4
B Borcoskie
5 days
23rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
8
7/7
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
17L
7th,rough 2300,4bk inr,whackd away
LINDY'S ROCKET - trotted roughly and lay inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers.
8 of  8
21 Dec 25
Race  6
R Holmes
21 days
22nd up
4YO G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
2
8/8
Bring On The Muscle
MR:1-58.5
60.0
8.6L
3-4bk inr,4bk otr,whackd away wd
4 of  4
09 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  13
B Borcoskie
 
R35 to R76 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Chester Gold
MR:2-12.1
59.9
 
12 of 15
30 Nov 25
Race  4
B Borcoskie
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
12
15/15
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
25L
Brk early mid,tacked on,no extra
LINDY'S ROCKET - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
9 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  8
B Borcoskie
46 days
20th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
10
12/11
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.2
59.6
8.6L
10th inr,4-bk,off,failed to fire up
LINDY'S ROCKET - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1550m.
5 of 11
08 Oct 25
Race  7
S Ottley
33 days
19th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
4/3
Brianna
MR:2-06.6
61.3
4.4L
Up,ld,brk 2300,5th,1x1,off,steady
LINDY'S ROCKET - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.
  
 9876855Transtasman Bubble   
10
200898
  R35
10
Front
Ben Hope
Don Burrows, Balcairn
Breeding:
8 b m Majestic Son-Tuinfro(by Sundon) [Silverlinings 10m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Dr P M A Burrows
Breeder:
S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Mrs P M A Burrows
Comment:
Unable to clear a pocket last Wed. Capable of a bold showing with full manners.
Colours
Starts 81
Wins 6
Seconds 6
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $68,351
Winning Stakes $35,750
Win Dividend $0.90
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4838All Weather Slushy000
Grass3332Grass Wet901
Course1021Distance1121
Favourite3102nd Favourite630
Mobile3337Standing4833
Left81610Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 2-31.6
 04/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2170m (1) 1/2 head 2-51.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R43 with cond. T 2600m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.7
 10/24 NZ Metro Up to R45 with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 2 lengths 2-30.9
 11/24 Methven 3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. TROT 1609m (4) 1/2 length 2-05.9
 12/25 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT 2170m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-52.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 14
01 Apr 26
Race  4
K Butt
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
11
9/9
Switch On
MR:2-09.3
60.4
5.9L
8th inr,6-bk,off,bttld on,never clr
9 of 11
25 Mar 26
Race  3
G Thornley
3 days
13th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Good
1
4/4
Dynasty
MR:1-58.7
58.9
20L
Brk early,rear gap,brk 150m,no hope
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 150m losing all chance.
8 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  5
S Thornley
4 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9
9/10
Holly Highlander
MR:2-07.4
59.7
7.3L
Wd,4-bk otr,off top,bttld away gap
11 of 14
18 Mar 26
Race  7
John Dunn
10 days
11th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
2/2
Natives Inferno
MR:2-01.0
59.7
14L
5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,drifting trn
NOAH MAGNIFIC - weakened in the run home.
11 of 12
08 Mar 26
Race  4
D Williams
11 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
6
4/4
Maroubra
MR:2-12.5
60.9
7.5L
Slow,9th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,battld
NOAH MAGNIFIC - hampered near the 1100m.
2 of 10
25 Feb 26
Race  4
S Thornley
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
4/3
Dynasty
MR:2-01.0
59.4
4L
1x1,3-bk 1450,wd 500,sustained bid
6 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  11
G Thornley
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R37 to R39 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
6
8/8
Cappaha
MR:2-08.3
59.6
3L
9th inr,7-bk 1050,off,ran on wd out
11 of 15
08 Feb 26
Race  10
B Hope
16 days
7th up
6YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
1
2/3
Silvester
MR:2-11.6
62.8
8L
Brk,5-bk mrks,off,bttld clsr in mid
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
3 of  8
23 Jan 26
Race  4
B Hope
16 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
4/4
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-04.1
60.8
4.5L
Distant 1x1,closer 600,off,useful
6 of 13
07 Jan 26
Race  7
G O'Reilly
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
12
10/11
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
8.9L
11th otr,6-bk bell,held up,solid wd
NOAH MAGNIFIC - held up early in the run home.
  
11
007033
  R35
11
Front
Blair Orange
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m Majestic Son-Crazy Moment(by Crazed)
Owners:
P A Meo, Green Machine Racing Syndicate, G Shields, Mrs K L Glass, G R Webb, D G Kelk, S J Cooksley
Breeder:
P A Meo
Comment:
Back to back 3rds had plenty of merit. Tricky mare but best would go close here.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $28,104
Winning Stakes $12,650
Win Dividend $0.17
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1610All Weather Slushy300
Grass1917Grass Wet401
Course601Distance601
Favourite4112nd Favourite310
Mobile300Standing3227
Left3527Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2400m (1) neck 3-21.1
 01/26 Methven R35 to R37 TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 head 3-08.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 15
29 Mar 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
7 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
7/7
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.8
61.8
3.3L
Slw,12th otr,wd cvr top,wdst,stout
GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.
3 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  5
B Orange
7 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
6/6
Holly Highlander
MR:2-07.4
59.7
1.3L
Slw,10th inr,off,closed strongly wd
13 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  4
B Orange
14 days
33rd up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
18
10/10
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-06.7
59.5
9L
Rough,wd cvr rear 700,plggd on wdst
GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground. Raced wide with cover from the 800m. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
7 of 14
01 Mar 26
Race  2
S O'Reilly
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
6/6
Tessamae
MR:2-08.3
61.8
6L
Slw,rear otr,wd cvr top,fin on wdr
GO HOME DENISE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
11 of 12
22 Feb 26
Race  1
J Morrison
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
7/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-03.8
57.4
72L
Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope
GO HOME DENISE - broke after 150m losing all chance.
13 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  11
B Orange
9 days
30th up
4YO+ R37 to R39 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1
1/2
Cappaha
MR:2-08.3
59.6
8.5L
Brk,13th inr,7-bk,off,bttld clsr wd
GO HOME DENISE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
6 of 10
06 Feb 26
Race  9
B Orange
12 days
29th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
9/9
Father Mike
MR:2-11.7
60.9
6.6L
Rough,rear inr,off,wdst top,bt slws
GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly over the early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
1 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
B Orange
7 days
28th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
3
2/2
Moa Mojito
MR:2-06.3
61.7
 
9th otr,rear,imp mid,blkd,tough mid
GO HOME DENISE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of 12
18 Jan 26
Race  2
B Orange
2 days
27th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
3
4/3
Zhutee
MR:2-19.2
65.8
1.6L
6th inr,off,prkd,ld,trld,off,stout
GO HOME DENISE - hung inwards on several occasions placing driver B Orange at a disadvantage and was unable to be driven out over the concluding stages.
3 of 13
16 Jan 26
Race  2
B Orange
18 days
26th up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
7/6
Cappaha
MR:2-21.1
62.8
0.9L
7-6-5th,4bk inr,off 400,big wd
  
12
809995
  R35
12
Front
Sam Thornley
Laura McKay, Russley
Breeding:
6 b g Peak-Ruthless Success(by Great Success)
Owners:
Miss L M McKay, T M McKay, Mrs M O Williams
Breeder:
Miss L M McKay, T M McKay
Comment:
Useful 5th at Ash over shorter trip. Tough task off the 2nd row today; stretched
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $19,524
Winning Stakes $13,200
Win Dividend $0.29
Place Dividend $0.42
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1513All Weather Slushy000
Grass710Grass Wet210
Course400Distance510
Favourite3112nd Favourite210
Mobile401Standing1822
Left2223Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Roxburgh NON-WINNERS TROT 2200m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-02.5
 01/25 Methven with cond. TROT JUN.D 2400m (8) 3/4 length 3-17.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 14
25 Mar 26
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
8th up
5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
13/12
Barrytown
MR:1-59.4
58.8
4.1L
7th pegs,4-bk 1200,3-bk top,fght on
9 of 14
18 Mar 26
Race  7
S Thornley
21 days
7th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
13
13/13
Natives Inferno
MR:2-01.0
59.7
11L
9th otr,4-bk,wd 400,failed to fire
BLUEY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
9 of  9
25 Feb 26
Race  2
S Thornley
10 days
6th up
4YO+ Up to & including R35 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
9
6/5
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-06.5
58.9
19L
Blew to bits early,out of business
BLUEY - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home when weakening.
9 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
S Tomlinson
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
12/12
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
11L
Slw,12th inr,6-bk,off,never sparked
11 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
S Thornley
12 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
9
8/10
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
21L
10th otr,5-bk,wdst top,brk 175m out
BLUEY - broke near the 150m losing its chance.
8 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
S Thornley
12 days
3rd up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
2
5/5
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
8.2L
5th inr,4-bk,off,wd 500,wdr,no bite
10 of 12
13 Jan 26
Race  9
C Dalgety
15 days
2nd up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
11/11
Switch On
MR:2-04.7
59.4
28L
Brk,rough,tailed off,out of action
BLUEY - fractious prior to the start and broke briefly. Trotted roughly on several occasions through the running. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend before weakening in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
7 of 14
29 Dec 25
Race  5
S Thornley
94 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
6/7
Noah Magnific
MR:2-07.9
60.7
4.5L
8th otr,4-bk,wd 575m,bttld on wdr
3 of  4
09 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  4
S Thornley
 
R45 to R63 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-03.0
58.1
 
6 of  9
26 Sep 25
Race  1
B Orange
19 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
4/4
Donna's Boy
MR:2-03.0
58.3
13L
Slow,7th,3bk otr-1x1,askd,plain
BLUEY - returned to the stable area with blood present in the right nostril. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer L McKay confirmed the gelding had suffered from exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage. Stood down for the mandatory 30 days with a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination required prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
  
13
605550
  R35
13
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Chris Thornley, Greenpark
Breeding:
7 b m Creatine-Diedre's Gold(by Sundon) [Whatever It Takes 6g(Creatine)]
Owners:
Mrs C E Thornley, L R Thornley
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Capable mare still seeking first cheque at this venue. Throw into your multiples
Colours
Starts 60
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $41,364
Winning Stakes $18,700
Win Dividend $0.78
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2518All Weather Slushy201
Grass3523Grass Wet801
Course900Distance1000
Favourite1012nd Favourite510
Mobile603Standing5438
Left60311Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (6) head 3-18.9
 12/24 Westport with cond. TROT 2600m (U3) neck 3-32
 06/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (8) neck 3-24.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 15
29 Mar 26
Race  9
G Thornley
21 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
14/14
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.8
61.8
17L
Brk early,buried mrks,passed slows
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
5 of 12
08 Mar 26
Race  4
G Thornley
2 days
39th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
7
11/11
Maroubra
MR:2-12.5
60.9
3.2L
Soon 4bk inr,off tn,tried hard inr
5 of 11
06 Mar 26
Race  4
G Thornley
9 days
38th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2600m
Good
7
10/10
Prince Teka
MR:2-07.6
62.2
1.8L
6th,rear inr,4bk otr,cheeky wdst
DIEDRE FRANCO - junior driver G Thornley (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 868(3) in that she failed to drive out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 4th. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 March up to and including 22 March 2026 (3 days).
5 of  9
25 Feb 26
Race  2
G Thornley
10 days
37th up
4YO+ Up to & including R35 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
5/6
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-06.5
58.9
6.1L
Slw,8th,8-bk inr,off,wd top,no bite
DIEDRE FRANCO - slow to begin.
11 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
G Thornley
28 days
36th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4
10/10
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
35L
Brk start,brk again,never a player
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again in the early stages losing all chance.
6 of 16
18 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
2 days
35th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Slow
8
12/12
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.2
63.8
2.1L
7th otr,3-bk 2000,wd top,bttld away
DIEDRE FRANCO - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
8 of 14
16 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
10 days
34th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
6
10/10
Dark Ghana
MR:2-15.5
62.1
11L
7-6th,3-4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fair
DIEDRE FRANCO - raced wide without cover from the 800m.
9 of 10
06 Jan 26
Race  5
G Thornley
10 days
33rd up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/3
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-10.7
63.6
14L
Soon 3pegs,brk 200,out
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke near the 220m losing all chance.
6 of 10
27 Dec 25
Race  3
G Thornley
6 days
32nd up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3
5/5
Racey Krusa
MR:2-06.0
60.1
24L
Trail thrghout,fading by 600
DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards final bend contacting several track markers. Trotted roughly then broke in the run home losing ground.
14 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  4
G Thornley
60 days
31st up
5YO+ Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
13/14
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:1-56.5
57.7
27L
3bk inr,paddling 600,faded out
DIEDRE FRANCO - weakened from the 700m.
  
14
793075
  R35
U1
Front
Craig Thornley
Kevin James, Kaiapoi
Breeding:
7 br m Creatine-Swell Harbour(by Sundon) [Diana Harbour 15m(Monarchy), Earl Harbour 19g(Earl), Red Harbour 11g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
J A M Allan, K M James
Breeder:
J A M Allan, K M James
Comment:
Solid Rang attempt, 29 Mar & run prior wasn't too shabby. Needs best off unruly.
Colours
Starts 58
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $39,910
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $0.18
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2304All Weather Slushy100
Grass3527Grass Wet911
Course1202Distance1312
Favourite0002nd Favourite510
Mobile000Standing58211
Left58211Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30501

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Methven NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT 1700m (6) 1/2 head 2-16.3
 04/25 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2100m (9) nose 2-50.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 15
29 Mar 26
Race  9
C D Thornley
7 days
44th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
13/11
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.8
61.8
3.4L
Prkd,cvr 2100,off,whacked away gap
DIAMOND HARBOUR - trotted roughly shortly after the start.
7 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  5
G O'Reilly
7 days
43rd up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
8/7
Holly Highlander
MR:2-07.4
59.7
7.1L
12th otr,6-bk bell,off,bttld on wd
12 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  4
G O'Reilly
14 days
42nd up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
12
11/11
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-06.7
59.5
8.7L
Brk early,tacked on,wd cvr,no punch
DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke after 150m losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer K James.
3 of 14
01 Mar 26
Race  2
C D Thornley
7 days
41st up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
13/11
Tessamae
MR:2-08.3
61.8
1.2L
5th,leeft prkd 2300,ld top,run down
9 of 12
22 Feb 26
Race  1
C D Thornley
7 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
11
11/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-03.8
57.4
7.6L
Slw,8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,bttld on
DIAMOND HARBOUR - trainer K James was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with blinds instead of the notified fixed deafeners.
7 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  5
B Orange
9 days
39th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
2/3
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
10L
Brk early,tacked on,held up,bt slws
DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke in the early stages losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  6
B Orange
12 days
38th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
5
7/6
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
1.4L
Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1000,thru,stout fin
DIAMOND HARBOUR - raced wide early.
7 of 13
25 Jan 26
Race  5
G O'Reilly
42 days
37th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
9
11/9
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
8.1L
8th otr,5-bk,wd 600,wdst,plggd away
11 of 11
14 Dec 25
Race  11
B Orange
11 days
36th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
10/10
Rachmaninov
MR:2-07.2
61.2
61L
Brk early handy,rear inr,not a hope
DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened from the 800m.
10 of 12
03 Dec 25
Race  8
G O'Reilly
10 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
9/9
Waterloo Station
MR:2-05.2
59.7
25L
3 & 4-bk mrks,flat 400,no pick-up