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 9
- Race Time:
GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, R44 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R44 horses with 1 win for lifetime with no earnings in the last 3 starts with winning stakes up to and including $6600 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Lord Fantasy: BL-Off, SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Bettor's Delight-Going To California(by Art Major) [Old Time Rock N Roll 5m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
- Owners:
- R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
- Breeder:
- R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
- Comment:
- Tidy late at Tim then outfinished after working at Meth. Value runner from ace.

Starts
38
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$36,473
Winning Stakes
$6,325
Win Dividend
$0.26
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 16 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 14 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 35 | 1 | 6 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 37 | 1 | 7 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/24 Amberley NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1950m (11) 3/4 length 2-26.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J R Dunn
11 days
19th up
4YO+ R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Good
8/10
Louis
MR:2-04.2
60.2
6.4L
Wd,9th otr,wd 1150,prkd,outfin,chkd
KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m checking an outside runner. Junior driver C Hackett (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground when insufficiently clear of ANYTIME AT ALL which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hackett's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 April up to and including 22 April 2025 (3 days).
S Ottley
10 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
1/1
Interpol
MR:2-04.8
59.9
4L
Trld,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,late on inr
ANYTIME AT ALL - held up early in the run home.
S Ottley
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
3/4
Samvasa
MR:2-05.7
60.9
2.3L
Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,bold
S Ottley
14 days
16th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
4/4
Judine
MR:2-04.2
60.3
4.1L
Prkd,cvr,shffld,held up,tidy in mid
ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
S Ottley
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
5/6
Farewell Spit
MR:2-00.8
59.7
7.6L
10th otr,wd cvr 1000,wdr,bttld away
ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.
S Ottley
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/5
Searing Light
MR:2-03.4
60.9
0.4L
9th otr,4-bk,angled wd tn,stout fin
S Ottley
3 days
13th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
4/2
Misty Blue
MR:2-05.3
59.4
19L
8th otr,wd cvr 1100,posted,no extra
ANYTIME AT ALL - raced wide without cover from the 800m.
S Ottley
11 days
12th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
8/5
Social Distancing
MR:2-03.1
61.1
2.8L
3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,tidy late
ANYTIME AT ALL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
G Smith
18 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Slow
3/9
Kirkman
MR:2-08.4
62.1
6.3L
Ld out,4-bk 1700,off,plggd in mid
ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Ohoka Arizona-Sary Hanover(by Holmes Hanover)
- Owner:
- G D McStay
- Breeder:
- G D McStay
- Comment:
- Solid without threatening to win. Gets a nice draw to use; cover on combo bets.

Starts
103
Wins
8
Seconds
6
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$86,068
Winning Stakes
$45,650
Win Dividend
$0.76
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 61 | 4 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 42 | 4 | 10 | Grass Wet | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Course | 44 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 46 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 71 | 5 | 13 | Standing | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Left | 103 | 8 | 20 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
11/11
Woodbine Rocks
MR:2-04.2
57.8
4.3L
Brk,8th otr,3-bk,off,bttld away gap
ARIZONAWILDCAT - broke at the start losing ground.
R Butt
4 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9/9
Louis
MR:2-02.7
60.0
2.5L
6th,3-bk inr 2200,held up,off,stout
G O'Reilly
10 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
8/9
Enya Franco
MR:2-01.6
58.7
3.5L
Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear,imprvd wdst
G O'Reilly
14 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
6/6
Judine
MR:2-04.2
60.3
1.9L
Gate speed to ld,hdd 200,bttld away
G O'Reilly
8 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10/8
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-02.5
60.6
8.5L
Ld out,trld 1700,3-bk,whacked away
G O'Reilly
6 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1/1
Okiwi Bay
MR:1-59.2
59.2
3.6L
4th,3-bk inr 2000,thru,stout on inr
G O'Reilly
33 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
5/5
Archie
MR:2-10.1
59.8
4L
3rd inr,3-bk 1600,sound effort inr
ARIZONAWILDCAT - held up early in the run home.
D Dolan
310 days
1st up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
9/9
Kairaki Delight
MR:1-54.8
56.2
8.3L
Trld-3bk inr,held up 350,pluggd inr
G O'Reilly
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-03.2
55.1
- Breeding:
- 7 br g Net Ten EOM-Whats Your Excuse(by Live Or Die) [Gettheexcusebookout 14g(Lis Mara), Mudslinger Monty 5g(Net Ten EOM), Thisexcusebetterbeit 10m(Bettor's Delight), Whata Excuse 13g(McArdle)]
- Owner:
- W A Frost
- Breeder:
- O Haines, Mrs I K Haines
- Comment:
- Looks the early leader on recent runs and has been sticking on well. Must have.

Starts
86
Wins
4
Seconds
12
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$63,837
Winning Stakes
$19,525
Win Dividend
$0.31
Place Dividend
$0.89
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 57 | 2 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 29 | 2 | 9 | Grass Wet | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Course | 25 | 0 | 9 | Distance | 41 | 1 | 11 |
| Favourite | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 86 | 4 | 22 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 86 | 4 | 22 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
11 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12/13
Gatecrasher
MR:2-01.6
57.7
4.9L
Sped to ld,trld 2150,chased stoutly
S Thornley
32 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
9/4
Enya Franco
MR:2-01.6
58.7
0.9L
Gate spd,ld,joind tn,fght,hdd 50
S Thornley
6 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4/2
Okiwi Bay
MR:1-59.2
59.2
6.9L
Quickly to ld,dictated,swamped 250m
S Thornley
10 days
12th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/5
Dance With The Boss
MR:2-00.7
60.4
3.6L
Into 1x1,4-bk 1200,wd top,stout fin
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend.
S Thornley
11 days
11th up
R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
11/12
Hi Hopes
MR:2-01.2
60.3
3.8L
Ld out,trld 1500,thru,bttld solidly
S Thornley
25 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Slow
12/10
Kirkman
MR:2-08.4
62.1
6.6L
Prkd,ld,3bk 1700,keen,held up,plggd
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced early and middle stages. Held up final bend.
S Thornley
3 days
9th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
9/8
Quinn
MR:2-00.6
59.0
11L
Prkd,ld 1500,urged 350,felt pinch
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - weakened early in the run home. Driver S Thornley reported the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.
R May
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10/10
Sky Rocket
MR:2-00.9
58.8
28L
3-5bk otr,keen,3wd cvr,cartd,battld
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced middle stages. Driver R May advised the gelding may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
B Orange
8 days
7th up
3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
1/1
Santanna Mach
MR:2-01.5
61.2
0.9L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,solid,cght
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Chal Roco(by Live Or Die) [Chaldon 3g(Art Major), Chal Dream 18g(Dream Away(USA)), Chal Fire 16g(Western Terror), Chal Patch 7g(Art Major), Chal Shocked 13g(Jereme's Jet), Chal Storm 12g(Jereme's Jet), Pacific Chal 9m(Big Jim(USA))]
- Owners:
- J R Walker, Mrs N Hill, Ashford Exports Limited, Mrs K R Walker
- Breeder:
- R L Herbert
- Comment:
- Gritty effort to win here after some luckless runs. No reason he can't compete.

Starts
20
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$17,769
Winning Stakes
$11,000
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$0.83
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 11 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 20 | 2 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 3-12.7 | |
| 04/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-17.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Harrison
6 days
15th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3/4
Robyns Art
MR:2-02.4
59.4
Prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,kept comin
CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Hutton advised the gelding had been racing without luck in recent starts and had received an economical run tonight.
R Harrison
7 days
14th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13/13
Shannon B
MR:1-59.6
58.7
5.8L
Wd,up prkd 1500,3-bk,steady,no gaps
CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
R Harrison
10 days
13th up
4YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
11/11
Samvasa
MR:2-07.9
59.4
2.9L
Wd,up prkd,cvr 900,off,fght on well
CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early.
R Harrison
4 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
11/11
Samvasa
MR:2-05.7
60.9
1.2L
Prkd,ld,trld 1500,blkd,belated mrks
CHAL VEE POWER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
R Harrison
10 days
11th up
with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Good
9/9
Rakero Lightning
MR:2-01.3
59.2
9.5L
Brk badly early,rear otr,wd 400,fdd
CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.
R Harrison
2 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
9/9
Santanna Mach
MR:2-11.0
59.3
7.1L
9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,bt slows
CHAL VEE POWER - weakened in the run home.
R Harrison
13 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D Stand
2000m
Good
9/9
Rapid Response
MR:2-09.1
58.2
5.1L
Brk,7th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,steady
CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.
S Thornley
13 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
11/11
Topaz
MR:1-56.7
57.5
7.8L
Eased,rear inr,plggd clsr along inr
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2400m
Good
9/9
Francent
MR:2-08.4
59.2
7.5L
Trld,3-bk 1900,plggd away along inr
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7/8
Bad Habits
MR:2-05.4
59.7
20L
1x1,soon parkd,fadd in strgt
CHAL VEE POWER - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened early in the run home. Driver S Thornley advised that the off side hopple shortener became entangled around a side carrier after being activated.
- Breeding:
- 10 b m Bettor's Delight-Majorett(by Art Major)
- Owners:
- G P Hope, W G Hill
- Breeder:
- Est W G Smith, Mrs A E Smith
- Comment:
- Failed to kick here, 6 Apr & would need to show more from a tricky alley in this

Starts
145
Wins
11
Seconds
14
Thirds
17
Lifetime Stakes
$127,355
Winning Stakes
$58,380
Win Dividend
$0.76
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 77 | 7 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 68 | 4 | 15 | Grass Wet | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| Course | 45 | 0 | 7 | Distance | 82 | 5 | 18 |
| Favourite | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 131 | 11 | 30 | Standing | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 145 | 11 | 31 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Sail
7 days
59th up
4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10/11
Gatecrasher
MR:2-01.6
57.7
11L
3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk top,no final zip
C Wigg
11 days
58th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Terrormylove
MR:2-01.0
61.5
11L
Eased,rear otr,wd 600,wdr,sound gap
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - shifted outwards passing the 600m and contacted the wheel of ZIA BROMAC and briefly paced roughly in consequence. Driver C Wigg was issued a warning.
C Wigg
5 days
57th up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/1
Ann Sophie
MR:2-01.4
60.3
4.3L
Cght wd,eased,3-bk otr,3 & 4w,solid
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations in that she drove carelessly near the 1350m when attempting to shift MY TEN GUITARS down the track when not having sufficient advantage to do so resulting in that runner being checked and breaking briefly as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.
H Sail
17 days
56th up
3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/11
Auntie Deb
MR:1-56.8
56.5
7.3L
Thru,3-4bk otr,rear tn,1-paced
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - briefly crowded by an inside runner passing the 150m.
C Wigg
3 days
55th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/3
Foveaux Gambler
MR:2-00.9
57.6
1.1L
8th,3bk otr-1x1,up,useful mid-wd
B Hope
8 days
54th up
4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/5
Doctor Tim
MR:1-54.9
57.5
12L
Wd,rushed to ld 1100,hdd tn,no more
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early.
B Hope
8 days
53rd up
3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Shard De Arch
MR:1-57.5
57.3
5.5L
3bk otr-1x1,4bk otr,waitd,imprvd
H Sail
4 days
52nd up
R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
4/3
Hi Hopes
MR:2-01.2
60.3
3.4L
5th otr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr top,fin on
C Wigg
9 days
51st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Pure Courage
MR:2-10.6
61.9
Bk otr,3w,led 1000,kept trucking
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Gypsy's Choice(by Live Or Die)
- Owners:
- W A Hyndman, Mrs C M Hyndman, J M Skilling, Terranova Racing No.2 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- W A Hyndman
- Comment:
- Seen doing good work late at Add, 11 Apr. Close 5th at Tim and in the minors mix

Starts
15
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$16,996
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.26
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 15 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
G O'Reilly
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/5
Hi Hopes
MR:1-58.3
56.9
3L
4-5bk inr,off tn,cheeky mid-wd
JUKEBOX GYPSY - cast a bell boot early in the run home.
G O'Reilly
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
4/4
Misty Blue
MR:2-05.1
58.2
1.5L
4th inr,prkd 1600,ld 1400,run down
G O'Reilly
10 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares R38 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
A Girl Named Vinny
MR:1-56.1
56.1
0.2L
Gate spd,ld 1350,fght hard,nabbd
S Thornley
99 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
4/5
Classie Linc
MR:2-02.9
58.2
3.5L
Trld,3-bk 1500,thru,solid along inr
G O'Reilly
R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Malakai
MR:2-01.8
59.1
G O'Reilly
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
Itz Magical Meg
MR:2-11.0
60.0
G O'Reilly
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
3/4
Jack Tar
MR:1-59.6
59.8
1.6L
Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,solid
JUKEBOX GYPSY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced wide from the 1000m.
L O'Reilly
155 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/7
Wallflower
MR:2-03.5
57.1
5.2L
Soon 5bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr
G O'Reilly
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Action Major
MR:2-03.2
56.1
G O'Reilly
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Spirited Lou
MR:2-05.5
62.8
- Breeding:
- 9 b g Changeover-JD's Surprise(by Falcon Seelster)
- Owners:
- P J Holmes, Mrs R F Holmes
- Breeder:
- P J Holmes, Mrs R F Holmes
- Comment:
- Hinted at return to form at Tim and franked that nicely at Meth. In the equation

Starts
84
Wins
6
Seconds
6
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$65,386
Winning Stakes
$33,825
Win Dividend
$0.80
Place Dividend
$0.93
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 74 | 6 | 14 | Grass Wet | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Course | 7 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 74 | 6 | 12 | Standing | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 84 | 6 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Curtin
11 days
13th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
5/6
Sweet Glory
MR:2-05.2
59.6
4th,prkd 200,cvr 1600,off,too sharp
J Curtin
45 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
7/7
Interpol
MR:2-04.8
59.9
1.2L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,strong claim
J Curtin
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Irish Dream
MR:2-11.8
61.0
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Vinrules
MR:2-15.3
58.0
J Curtin
7 days
11th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/10
Dance With The Boss
MR:2-00.7
60.4
11L
Wd,eased,9th otr,6-bk,no final zip
EVIDENTLY - raced wide early.
J Curtin
3 days
10th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
7/7
Misty Blue
MR:2-05.3
59.4
14L
Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1500,beaten 500m
EVIDENTLY - raced wide early stages.
J Curtin
11 days
9th up
R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
6/5
Hi Hopes
MR:2-01.2
60.3
7.6L
7th,4-bk inr 1500,held up,no pickup
EVIDENTLY - weakened rounding the final bend.
J Curtin
27 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Slow
1/1
Kirkman
MR:2-08.4
62.1
1.7L
7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,stuck well
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Betting Line-Carpenters Daughter(by Artsplace) [Carpen Dior 8m(Mach Three), Gibson Girl 9m(Bettor's Delight), Mach Hammer 7h(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- S R Allen, Mrs A M Allen
- Breeder:
- Mrs L Mellsop, G T Mellsop, C G Mellsop, T N Mellsop, J D Mellso
- Gear:
- BL-Off, SL-On
- Comment:
- Nice couple of runs here lately. Will require gaps but will be finishing fast.

Starts
21
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$22,098
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.19
Place Dividend
$1.28
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 0 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 1 | 6 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 20 | 1 | 10 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 21 | 1 | 11 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 length 2-35.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
6 days
11th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/3
Chal Vee Power
MR:2-02.4
59.4
1.1L
Eased,8bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght hrd
LORD FANTASY - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
B Orange
7 days
10th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Shannon B
MR:1-59.6
58.7
4L
5-bk otr,wd 1300,prkd,cvr,off,stout
M Williamson
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
2/4
Samvasa
MR:2-07.9
59.4
4.6L
8th inr,5-bk 1800,held up,off,solid
LORD FANTASY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
B Williamson
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
4/3
Gem N Em
MR:2-08.6
59.9
5.6L
Cut breeze thru'out,outfinished
M Williamson
11 days
7th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Dead
1/1
Bismarck Du Plessis
MR:2-03.0
63.5
5.6L
Soon trail,out trn,steady bid
M Williamson
17 days
6th up
3YO+ R44 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7/6
Watching Brief
MR:2-00.0
57.3
12L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,no room strgt
LORD FANTASY - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.
B Williamson
14 days
5th up
R42 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
3/3
Putere Boy
MR:2-03.5
59.9
3.8L
Gt spd,soon 3pegs,solid innr
LORD FANTASY - lay out rounding the final bend and the early stages of the run home.
B Williamson
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
What A Minx
MR:2-04.8
58.6
9.5L
Wide,parkd,1x1,only batled
LORD FANTASY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1400m. Driver B Williamson defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Williamson the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.
B Williamson
14 days
3rd up
R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/1
Melody Banner
MR:2-00.8
58.2
0.1L
Gt spd,led,fght on strongly
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Betterthancheddar-Highview Macushla(by Badlands Hanover) [Attache 10g(Changeover)]
- Owners:
- Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
- Breeder:
- Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
- Comment:
- Got within 4L of winner from hopeless spot at Meth. Can spice up exotics today.

Starts
16
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,778
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.21
Place Dividend
$0.33
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 13 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 8 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 16 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Westport NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-42.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
18 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Good
12/12
Louis
MR:2-04.2
60.2
4L
7th pegs,6-bk bell,off top,tidy mid
J Curtin
7 days
12th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/6
Sacetas
MR:1-54.3
56.2
18L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,urged 400,wiltd
RED WINE KISSES - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up in the coming days.
J Curtin
10 days
11th up
with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Good
6/7
Rakero Lightning
MR:2-01.3
59.2
2.4L
8th otr,4-bk,wd 400,ran home nicely
J Curtin
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2450m
Good
9/9
Troubleshooter
MR:2-03.5
59.3
8.4L
6th otr,wd cvr 800,prkd,chal,outfin
RED WINE KISSES - hampered near the 2200m.
J Curtin
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6/4
Sinai Sermon
MR:2-00.6
60.0
15L
Trld out,3bk 1100,carted,off,no zip
RED WINE KISSES - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m. Weakened in the run home.
J Curtin
5 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
9/9
Social Distancing
MR:2-00.9
60.1
3.5L
5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,ran on nicely
J Curtin
57 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Good
5/4
Gem N Em
MR:2-02.6
57.5
4L
5th,to prkd 1000,fght,run down 150
J Curtin
2 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
4/4
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-12.4
62.6
98L
Brk,dist 11th,never a hope after
RED WINE KISSES - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
J Curtin
2 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2/2
Stunna
MR:2-11.0
60.0
3bk otr,4bk 750,up 3wd,comfy
RED WINE KISSES - raced three wide from the 650m.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Bettor's Delight-Eden Franco(by Christian Cullen)
- Owner:
- P Barnes
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
- Comment:
- Tidy placing, 6 Apr and no luck last Tues. Yet another capable with right trip.

Starts
22
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$21,469
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.12
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 10 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 11 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Left | 22 | 1 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Reefton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (3) 3 3/4 lengths 2-46 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Thornley
9 days
19th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Chal Vee Power
MR:2-02.4
59.4
2.4L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,held up in str
FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with SHE'S A JEWEL in the early stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds and removable deafeners in consequence.
G Thornley
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
9/9
Gatecrasher
MR:2-01.6
57.7
6.4L
7th otr,3-bk,off top,closed stoutly
H Sail
33 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
5/4
Hi Hopes
MR:2-02.4
58.1
17L
5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1500,beaten 400m
FRANCO ELVIS - driver H Sail advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
B Hope
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Xlendi
MR:2-03.3
57.1
B Hope
42 days
16th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/3
Taketheplunge
MR:2-00.9
58.3
3.3L
3wd,ld 2100,trld 1600,thru,steady
B Hope
15 days
15th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/2
Didjaseemiki
MR:1-56.5
57.1
2.5L
Trld,off 400,solid bid mid,bested
B Hope
2 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
1/1
Racingmissgracie
MR:2-13.5
62.8
Soon 3bk inr,angld out tn,easy wd
B Hope
2 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2/1
Francent
MR:2-11.4
60.9
0.8L
Trld,1x1,prkd,1x1,off,solid bid mid
FRANCO ELVIS - paced roughly over the concluding stages.
B Hope
19 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/2
The Beach House
MR:2-12.1
67.0
9.1L
Prkd,ld 2000,bested tn,faded inr
FRANCO ELVIS - weakened leaving the final bend and struck a track marker. Driver B Hope was issued with a warning. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hope advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions.
B Hope
6 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
1950m
Good
1/2
General Rebeck
MR:2-04.2
61.3
4.6L
Brk,6th,to 1x1 1000,off,solid mid
FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m when being restrained despite the efforts of driver B Hope checking STUNNA which broke and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Art Major-Edinburgh Franco(by Changeover) [Franco Ecuador 8h(A Rocknroll Dance), Franco Edward 9h(American Ideal), Franco Encore 4h(Captaintreacherous), Franco Enzo 7h(Art Major), Franco Ezra 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Mrs C A Tapper
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd
- Comment:
- In good touch since winning at Ash. No grass form from 3 attempts & draw hurts.

Starts
23
Wins
2
Seconds
5
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$24,198
Winning Stakes
$12,100
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 22 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 23 | 2 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M House
6 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2/3
Gliding High
MR:2-08.1
57.1
1.1L
4th,1x1 1000,off,solid bid mid
W House
7 days
22nd up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/4
Okiwi Bay
MR:1-59.2
60.8
2.1L
Eased,rear otr,wdst top,strong late
W House
7 days
21st up
4YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
5/5
Samvasa
MR:2-07.9
59.4
2.4L
Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in
W House
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4/3
Betterwithbling
MR:2-01.6
58.7
Soon 1x1,up,clr 300,kept coming
W House
22 days
19th up
with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Good
3/3
Rakero Lightning
MR:2-01.3
59.2
4.2L
5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,outfinished
ENYA FRANCO - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 100m when runners either side shifted ground.
W House
2 days
18th up
R39 to R41 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/3
Ha'penny
MR:1-59.9
59.1
4.5L
7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd 450,bttld away
W House
32 days
17th up
R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/2
Proviseur
MR:1-59.1
57.6
3.2L
Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld away solidly
ENYA FRANCO - when questioned Driver W House stated that racing without cover throughout had taken its toll with the mare being run down late in the home straight.
W House
16 days
16th up
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/6
Fernz Goldy
MR:1-58.4
57.6
0.8L
Followd 1x1,drag up 400,tidy fin
E Johnson
4 days
15th up
R37 to R41, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
7/4
Megyn Kelly
MR:2-07.7
62.3
10L
Trld,4-bk 1000,off,lacked dash mrks
ENYA FRANCO - placed in restricted room entering the first turn. Weakened in the run home.