Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc
Monday, 21 April
Meeting: "THE HALSWELL" EASTER MONDAY @ THE MET (TRANSFERRED FROM MOTUKARARA)
Last updated 21/04/2025 at 15:03 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE MNM TROT
$11,160, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR47 TO MR50, 2000m
For MR47 to MR50 3yo-&-older trotters. This race is restricted to 14 starters, with a maximum of eight horses starting from the front line.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: KD Grins: RD-On, Regal Spirit: NW-Off, BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Imperial Count-KD Spirit(by Sam Bourbon)
- Owner:
- Phoebe Syndicate
- Breeder:
- G D Beckett
- Gear:
- RD-On
- Comment:
- Breaks have proved her undoing to date in 2 career starts. Inside draw no help.

Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$411
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
R Close
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/7
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.6
59.7
8.7L
Blew the start,tacked on,no pick-up
KD GRINS - broke at the start losing ground.
R Holmes
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/5
Love You Wilma
MR:2-06.3
63.7
90L
Brk early in 5th,out of contention
There was a delay to the start when KD GRINS required a gear adjustment.
R Close
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Love You Wilma
MR:2-11.0
61.7
R Close
NON-WINNERS MR47 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Nobilo
MR:2-12.4
61.6
R Close
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Ruthless Rana
MR:2-14.4
61.2
R Close
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Which Way
MR:2-18.6
61.9
R Close
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Tessamae
MR:2-14.9
61.4
R Close
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Lindy's Rocket
MR:2-20.1
60.5
R Close
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Bacardi Belle
MR:2-13.1
61.7
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Superfast Stuart-Monaro Miss(by Wrestle) [Monaro Mako 7g(Imperial Count), Monaro Maro 9m(Superfast Stuart), Monaro Meg 5m(Imperial Count), Monaro Mia 10m(Imperial Count)]
- Owners:
- Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan
- Breeder:
- M J Wharton, Mrs H L Wharton
- Comment:
- Had few friends when making a mess of her debut at Tim. Happy taking notes here.

Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$193
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 0 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
L O'Reilly
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
9/9
Whispering Majestic
MR:2-13.8
60.5
98L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
MONARO MEDORA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Master Class
MR:2-31.0
68.7
M Heenan
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
B K Mumma Jamie
MR:2-17.8
TROT Stand
2400m
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-35.0
67.5
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Father Patrick-Rattle(by Armbro Invasion) [Matty A 6g(Dream Vacation)]
- Owners:
- Mrs L M Jones, H J Monk
- Breeder:
- Mrs L M Jones
- Comment:
- Got too far back both days at Crom with strong support. Would pay to cover again

Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$1,650
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 0 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
2 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1800m
Good
2/2
Isobel
MR:2-08.5
63.7
13L
Last,always rear,ran on fairly
MASS DISRUPTION - slow to begin.
S Ottley
5 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1800m
Good
1/1
Hail Mary
MR:2-15.1
65.1
27L
Brk start,always detachd,promotd
MASS DISRUPTION - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of this runner's promoted 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
S Ottley
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5/6
Rakero Ace
MR:2-09.0
63.0
5.5L
Brk,7th inr,4-bk,chkd,tidy mrks gap
MASS DISRUPTION - shifted outwards at the start and broke losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
S Ottley
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Donna's Boy
MR:2-12.2
59.3
T Bamford
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
Saxon Reigns
MR:2-09.5
60.5
T Bamford
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Volstone
MR:2-11.9
64.3
T Bamford
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Almighty
MR:2-12.6
62.8
T Bamford
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Princess Bella
MR:2-16.2
62.3
K Newman
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Lotus Franco
MR:2-10.7
60.6
K Newman
R50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Eurostyle
MR:2-10.2
63.6
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Speeding Spur-Mekong Princess(by Sundon)
- Owner:
- B R Negus
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Mixed trials includes a win at Tim, 2 Apr. Rough minors hope on debut today.

Race Starts
W O'Connell
R37 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Majic N The Port
MR:2-12.5
62.2
- Breeding:
- 5 b m The Pres-Dixie Commando(by CR Commando)
- Owners:
- J B Geddes, J J Geddes
- Breeder:
- J B Geddes, J J Geddes
- Comment:
- Another nice run secured a 3rd at Meth. Capable of breaking through at start 3.

Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$3,125
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$2.40
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
J Geddes
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Lottie's Moment
MR:2-11.2
63.2
5.6L
7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,wdr,stout fin
J Geddes
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/5
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.6
59.7
0.1L
5th inr,1x1,prkd bell,jostled,tried
J Geddes
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Lexicon
MR:2-10.6
60.7
J Geddes
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Regal Spirit
MR:2-11.0
61.3
J Geddes
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Love You Wilma
MR:2-11.0
61.7
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Volstead-Show Gait(by Majestic Son)
- Owners:
- R W Todd, Jonny Turner
- Breeder:
- Mrs C M Rasmussen
- Comment:
- Unbeaten in 3 trials the latest, 1 Apr. She looks hard to contain on debut here.

Race Starts
R Close
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Princess Bella
MR:2-10.2
59.1
T Williams
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
Castleisland
MR:2-13.8
60.6
- Breeding:
- 4 b g What The Hill-Dragons Sister(by Monarchy) [Johnny Trotter 3g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M J Cameron, A J Wylie, R I Hodgkinson, J Borcovsky, W Chisnall, Mrs J Chisnall, Mrs S Marsh, L J Marsh, M S Marsh, Ms M J Glasson
- Breeder:
- R G Anderson, M J Stevens
- Comment:
- Just thwarted in last two efforts and deserves a winning turn. Cover in all bets

Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$4,924
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$3.23
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 0 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Race Starts
K Cameron
24 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
3/3
Whispering Majestic
MR:2-13.8
60.5
0.2L
7th,1x1 1500,peeled top,stern claim
K Cameron
2 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2500m
Good
5/4
Waterloo Station
MR:2-14.0
61.9
0.3L
Wd,prkd,into ld 1800,mastered late
K Cameron
82 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9/9
Rosary
MR:2-12.6
62.8
0.9L
7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr top,strong
WHAT THE DRAGON - over-raced middle stages. Hung outwards late in the run home despite the efforts of driver K Cameron and shifted up the track.
K Cameron
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Lottie's Moment
MR:2-17.2
62.6
K Cameron
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Fast
10/8
Gold Nugget
MR:2-12.8
61.9
51L
Slow,5bk otr,brk 1250,distanced
WHAT THE DRAGON - broke near the 1500m losing all chance.
K Cameron
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Playoffs
MR:2-27.2
66.0
K Cameron
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Birdy
MR:2-10.7
62.3
K Cameron
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Birdy
MR:2-15.5
60.2
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Majestic Son-Sunny Spirit(by Sundon)
- Owners:
- S F Smolenski, Mrs M J Smolenski
- Breeder:
- S F Smolenski, Mrs M J Smolenski
- Gear:
- NW-Off, BL-Off
- Comment:
- Galloped after leading out last week. If caught in the mood she can grab a piece

Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$411
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 0 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
S Thornley
11 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5/5
Lottie's Moment
MR:2-11.2
63.2
44L
Ld out,brk 2100,tacked on,no extra
REGAL SPIRIT - fractious prior to the restart. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
S Thornley
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
2/4
Whispering Majestic
MR:2-13.8
60.5
5.2L
Ld out,trld 1800,thru,chal,brk 200m
REGAL SPIRIT - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 200m and continued on in a break for a considerable distance despite the efforts of driver S Thornley.
S Thornley
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Stormbreaker
MR:2-11.0
61.3
S Thornley
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Love You Wilma
MR:2-11.0
61.7
S Ottley
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Aroha
MR:2-12.6
62.8
T Williams
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-12.4
61.4
T Williams
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Superfast Ronnie
MR:2-12.7
61.6
T Williams
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
KD Grins
MR:2-20.1
60.5