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Last updated 07/10/2026 at 18:41 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

PINT & PONY IN LONGHURST TROT

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 2400m

 

For R36 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: He Aint No Devil: HH-On, P-On, Which Way: BL-On    Legend
1
150006
  R39
1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
8 b g Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Grace 6m(Royal Aspirations), Royal Gypsy 5m(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Failed to fire from a cushy trip last week and would need improvement to figure.
Colours
Starts 158
Wins 15
Seconds 13
Thirds 19
Lifetime Stakes $198,129
Winning Stakes $107,800
Win Dividend $0.95
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1211121All Weather Slushy1230
Grass37411Grass Wet821
Course1013Distance2206
Favourite7032nd Favourite2687
Mobile2534Standing1331228
Left1581532Right000
Fresh90602Fresh30911

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 3/4 length 3-00.3
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R49, with cond. TROT 1700m (15) 1/2 neck 2-15.5
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49, R50 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.9
 09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) 1/2 neck 2-30
 05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-20.9
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2810m (2(15m)) 3/4 length 3-47.8
 03/23 Westport R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) nose 3-32.1
 04/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-20.3
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.1
 04/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R50 TROT JUN.D 2000m (6) 2 lengths 2-34.6
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3 lengths 2-30.1
 05/26 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 8 lengths 3-19.1
 08/26 NZ Metro R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1) 1/2 head 3-23

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  9
04 Oct 26
Race  8
S Thornley
9 days
32nd up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
4
2/1
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-08.0
61.3
7L
Ld out,trld 2100,off top,lacked zip
12 of 13
25 Sep 26
Race  2
S Thornley
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
11/11
Request
MR:2-06.1
58.6
7.9L
5bk inr,6bk 1650,askd tn,steady inr
11 of 14
18 Sep 26
Race  5
S Thornley
14 days
30th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
11/12
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-02.3
59.7
19L
Brk start,6bk inr,well bk tn,battld
ROYAL DEL - broke in the early stages checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m. Weakened final bend.
11 of 11
04 Sep 26
Race  2
S Thornley
19 days
29th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
5
5/6
Help Me
MR:2-02.1
59.0
108L
Brk start,detached,never cght up
ROYAL DEL - broke at the start losing all chance.
5 of  9
16 Aug 26
Race  8
S Thornley
9 days
28th up
R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
6/5
Swift Dream
MR:2-03.2
59.4
3.2L
Followd 1x1,up 400,solid wrk
ROYAL DEL - paced in the early stages before switching to a trot.
1 of 13
07 Aug 26
Race  2
S Thornley
7 days
27th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
11/13
Swift Dream
MR:2-05.6
58.2
 
Led,set terms,kickd tn,held on best
10 of 11
31 Jul 26
Race  3
R May
7 days
26th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
2/1
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.4
60.3
28L
Fair away,brk 1800,never cght up
ROYAL DEL - broke after 200m losing all chance.
5 of  9
24 Jul 26
Race  9
B Orange
14 days
25th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
5
8/8
Almighty
MR:2-05.1
57.8
9.5L
Up,trld,3bk inr,askd tn,battld inr
7 of 12
10 Jul 26
Race  4
S Thornley
21 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
6
12/12
Kracka Looka
MR:2-07.0
60.6
7.1L
Up,led,trld,3bk 1900,short bid inr
9 of 10
19 Jun 26
Race  5
G Thornley
14 days
23rd up
Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
8/8
Dornish Hill
MR:2-03.8
59.2
14L
Slow,9th,6bk inr,5bk tn,plain
ROYAL DEL - broke briefly shortly after the start.
  
2
46X860
  R38
2
Front
Blair Orange
Noel Taylor, Kohika
Breeding:
7 b m Majestic Son-Sheza Trendy Monarch(by Monarchy) [Heza Cool Dude 4g(Marcoola), Hunter Hills 5g(What The Hill)]
Owners:
P R Hurst, N S Taylor, K L Brosnahan, Mrs S C Brosnahan, N B Dix
Breeder:
P R Hurst, N S Taylor, K L Brosnahan, Mrs S C Brosnahan, N B Dix
Comment:
Less than 4L from Vertigo a week ago and can offer spice to combos from handy.
Colours
Starts 52
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $46,534
Winning Stakes $26,125
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2105All Weather Slushy000
Grass3143Grass Wet1011
Course410Distance910
Favourite1102nd Favourite311
Mobile200Standing5048
Left5248Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2000m (1) 4 1/4 lengths 2-45.7
 12/23 Banks Pen 2YO+ R42 to R46, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) neck 2-52.5
 02/26 Waikouaiti R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (1) head 2-40.8
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-10.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 17
04 Oct 26
Race  11
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
1
13/9
Vertigo
MR:2-07.7
61.4
3.9L
5th inr,6-bk 900,bttld away in gap
6 of 12
20 Sep 26
Race  10
B Orange
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
5/4
Val Thorens
MR:2-13.4
61.5
3L
5th inr,5-bk,off,ran on nicely wdst
8 of  9
30 Aug 26
Race  9
B Orange
133 days
1st up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
8/7
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-05.8
59.3
5.9L
8th otr,3-bk bell,5w top,no pick-up
6 of 12
19 Apr 26
Race  3
B Orange
7 days
15th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
10/9
Dynasty
MR:2-00.9
58.6
11L
4 & 5-bk mrks,carted,wd cvr,ran on
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
8 days
14th up
4YO+ R42 to R45 TROT INV.D Stand
2400m
Dead
8
12/10
Holly Highlander
MR:2-05.7
61.5
7.3L
8th otr,3-bk,left 3rd tn,bttld away
12 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  10
B Orange
13 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
12/12
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
16L
Slow,5-4bk inr,held up 400,pluggd
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m. Weakened in the run home.
1 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  11
B Orange
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
2/2
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-07.7
59.8
 
Ld,3-bk 1450,held up,off,too big wd
6 of 14
15 Mar 26
Race  6
B Orange
21 days
11th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
10
4/4
Prestigious
MR:2-02.4
59.1
12L
Wd,up prkd 1500,outfinished in str
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - raced wide early.
3 of 14
22 Feb 26
Race  9
B Orange
2 days
10th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
12/11
Bevron
MR:2-08.4
63.9
1.1L
Trail,3-4bk,ran on,no room,had more
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - lay inwards near the 1400m striking a track marker. Held up early in the run home.
6 of 14
20 Feb 26
Race  5
B Orange
19 days
9th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
8/8
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-11.6
65.6
5.2L
Led,soon trail,3bk,steady innr
  
3
473297
  R38
3
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
8 b g Waterloo Sunset-Time For A Leopard(by Monarchy) [Hayley Mhor 6m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
P C Nairn, A J Smith, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate, P McVeigh
Breeder:
J S Boyd, Miss S L Whatuira, Z Berry, P C Nairn, P McVeigh
Comment:
Tardy beginning put paid to Add hopes last week. Strong record here; must cover.
Colours
Starts 112
Wins 7
Seconds 17
Thirds 18
Lifetime Stakes $192,724
Winning Stakes $54,450
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather88530All Weather Slushy100
Grass2425Grass Wet811
Course412Distance1723
Favourite21372nd Favourite1725
Mobile2117Standing91628
Left105733Right702
Fresh90300Fresh30602

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (5) head 2-58.7
 12/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R44, with cond. TROT 2400m (2) 1 length 3-06.8
 02/23 Hororata R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (3(20m)) neck 3-09.8
 09/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-22.3
 12/24 NZ Metro R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-21
 11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2000m (4) nose 2-33.1
 02/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT 1980m (U3) head 2-28

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  1
P Nairn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U3
6/6
I'm Connected
MR:2-01.0
60.1
15L
15L off start,5bk inr,bt slows inr
TU TANGATA - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
9 of 13
25 Sep 26
Race  2
P Nairn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
2/1
Request
MR:2-06.1
58.6
5.8L
Found 1x1,rough/brk 350,brk to line
TU TANGATA - broke near the 350m and failed to settle losing its chance.
2 of 14
18 Sep 26
Race  5
P Nairn
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U1
12/10
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-02.3
59.7
0.4L
3bk otr,swoopd 500,2nd tn,fght,cght
TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for crowding inside runners rounding the final bend.
3 of  9
11 Sep 26
Race  1
P Nairn
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/4
Luvavici
MR:2-03.3
59.6
4.5L
1x1.3rd.4bk inr,1x1.useful,brk
TU TANGATA - lay inwards racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner which raced over track markers. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver P Nairn. Broke over the concluding stages and continued on in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation and was not lapped on at the finish.
7 of 11
04 Sep 26
Race  2
P Nairn
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
11
4/4
Help Me
MR:2-02.1
59.0
4.8L
4-5bk inr,buried tn,tidy on inr
TU TANGATA - held up early in the run home. Driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
4 of  9
28 Aug 26
Race  4
P Nairn
112 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
4/5
Didn't Di
MR:1-59.9
58.7
3.4L
4-5bk inr,off rear tn,handy on inr
3 of 12
08 May 26
Race  2
P Nairn
7 days
63rd up
R40 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3
2/2
Sans Au Revoir
MR:2-04.1
58.6
2.3L
3rd,3-bk irn 1900,off,blkd,late dig
MANCHESTER'S MOMENT - lay outwards near the 50m hampering TU TANGATA which in turn hampered SANTAPAZIENZA, DARK GHANA and FINAL APPROACH despite the efforts of driver T Mitchell.
5 of 11
01 May 26
Race  3
P Nairn
14 days
62nd up
R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2
1/1
Hillbilly
MR:2-02.9
58.9
6.1L
8th otr,3-bk 1700,off,whacked away
TU TANGATA - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised that the gelding had trotted roughly on occasions and he wasn't overly disappointed with the effort considering this. Mr Nairn further added that he may change this runner's shoeing during the week.
2 of 11
17 Apr 26
Race  6
P Nairn
13 days
61st up
3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
5/4
Kawatiri Trev
MR:2-05.5
57.5
0.1L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,went close
2 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  10
P Nairn
8 days
60th up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
8/7
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
0.3L
6-7th,3bk otr,angld tn,smart wd
  
4
582028
  R36
4
Front
Hayden Douglas(J)
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
Breeding:
7 br m Creatine-Lexie Highlander(by Armbro Invasion) [Aldebaran Seismic 16h(Sundon), Bonnie Highlander 12m(Muscle Mass), Piper Highlander 10m(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
K T Fairbairn, Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Mrs P A Fairbairn, K T Fairbairn
Comment:
Ran on with purpose after clearing markers 7 days ago. Always a place prospect.
Colours
Starts 107
Wins 10
Seconds 16
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $138,756
Winning Stakes $66,000
Win Dividend $0.66
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather66211All Weather Slushy401
Grass41814Grass Wet924
Course1332Distance2135
Favourite15342nd Favourite1224
Mobile1614Standing91921
Left1071025Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 1950m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-41.7
 04/23 Banks Pen Up to R41 with cond. TROT 2170m (9) 3 lengths 2-55.4
 12/23 Methven R42 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (5) nose 3-16.7
 04/24 Cheviot 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 neck 2-34.3
 12/24 Geraldine 2YO+ R40 to R44 TROT 1950m (3) 1 length 2-31.7
 12/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT 2170m (9) neck 2-53.6
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-30.9
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT 2400m (10) 1 length 3-10.1
 03/26 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 3-28.2
 04/26 Methven 4YO+ R42 to R45 TROT INV.D 2400m (9) 3/4 length 3-07.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 17
04 Oct 26
Race  11
H Douglas
14 days
94th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
3
12/10
Vertigo
MR:2-07.7
61.4
3L
Prkd,ld,4-bk 900,off,sound thru mid
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home.
2 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  7
H Douglas
7 days
93rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
3/4
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
0.9L
Soon ld,allowed terms,chopped down
10 of 14
13 Sep 26
Race  3
H Douglas
7 days
92nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4
4/1
Makani
MR:2-02.1
58.0
12L
Away then brk,always at rear
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke after 100m losing considerable ground.
2 of  7
06 Sep 26
Race  10
H Douglas
79 days
91st up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
2
4/2
Musclynn
MR:2-27.4
70.7
3L
Ld out,trld 1900,off,ld 100,cut dwn
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m.
8 of 10
19 Jun 26
Race  5
H Douglas
7 days
90th up
Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
9/9
Dornish Hill
MR:2-03.8
59.2
10L
Trld,3-4bk inr,off 450,steady wd
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - began awkwardly.
5 of 12
12 Jun 26
Race  5
H Douglas
5 days
89th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
9/9
Maroubra
MR:2-05.0
59.7
5.5L
Up,ld bid,prkd,bestd tn,fght on
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - over-raced in the parked position.
8 of 11
07 Jun 26
Race  9
R May
9 days
88th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R47 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
11/11
Birdy
MR:2-00.5
58.7
7.7L
Eased,rear otr,beat stragglers gap
6 of 14
29 May 26
Race  4
R May
5 days
87th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
9/8
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-04.0
60.0
6.3L
8-6bk otr,brf 3wd cvr,useful mid
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
6 of 14
24 May 26
Race  9
R May
7 days
86th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
14
10/9
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-01.9
60.1
5.3L
Slw,9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,wdr,steady
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued a warning. Had to be steadied near the 900m after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER.
4 of 10
17 May 26
Race  7
R May
14 days
85th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
5/2
Mavis Jones
MR:2-04.5
59.8
2.3L
Soft trip mrks,flat 400,came again
  
5
098085
  R37
5
Front
Lawrence McCormick
Lawrence McCormick, Tinwald
Breeding:
5 b g Father Patrick-Iditarod(by Love You) [Aoraki 11m(Lucky Chucky), Ngauruhoe 7g(Creatine), Sharpe Stride 3c(Elite Stride)]
Owners:
M Clements, L D McCormick, Mrs M L McCormick
Breeder:
T A Henley
Comment:
Reeled in as punters' elect a week ago. Has claims again in the full field today
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $30,386
Winning Stakes $18,150
Win Dividend $0.39
Place Dividend $0.49
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2013All Weather Slushy100
Grass820Grass Wet100
Course210Distance511
Favourite4112nd Favourite420
Mobile100Standing2733
Left2833Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 NZ Metro MR40 to MR46 TROT 2600m (U1) 2 lengths 3-32.2
 12/25 Methven with cond. TROT 2400m (11) 1 1/4 lengths 3-17.8
 02/26 Amberley 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-32.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 10
04 Oct 26
Race  4
J Cox
17 days
20th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
3
1/1
Hunter Hills
MR:2-08.1
62.4
6.1L
8th otr,wd 1000,ld 800,chopped down
8 of 12
17 Sep 26
Race  6
W House
83 days
19th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
2/3
Gasherbrum
MR:2-05.4
60.1
7.3L
Slow,last,launchd 650,soon peakd
FATHER MIKE - slow in the early stages.
2 of  7
08 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  11
L McCormick
 
TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
U1
Maroubra
MR:2-05.7
61.3
 
11 of 13
26 Jun 26
Race  3
L McCormick
14 days
18th up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
U2
5/7
Major Cyclone
MR:2-03.4
59.7
12L
5-4bk otr,well bk tn,no imprvmnt
8 of 11
12 Jun 26
Race  3
M Williamson
7 days
17th up
R41 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
2
7/7
Dash Dosh
MR:1-58.5
58.7
12L
Soon 5bk otr,flat 500,fair up inr
FATHER MIKE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
9 of 10
05 Jun 26
Race  6
L McCormick
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R41 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U2
8/9
Playoffs
MR:2-05.1
59.6
7.7L
9th,5bk inr 1400,off 350,ok,tight
FATHER MIKE - held up over the concluding stages.
10 of 11
22 May 26
Race  1
L McCormick
84 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
10/10
Axel Rose
MR:2-03.9
57.1
42L
Soon brk,7bk inr 1200,tiring 600
FATHER MIKE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.
2 of  2
12 May 26
TRIAL
Race  8
L McCormick
 
FFA MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
1
Eurostyle
MR:2-04.8
58.5
 
10 of 10
27 Feb 26
Race  4
L McCormick
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
5/5
Rock Lobster
MR:2-01.2
58.9
23L
7th,4bk inr,brk 1050,6bk inr,faded
FATHER MIKE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke passing the 1050m losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.
15 of 15
13 Feb 26
Race  2
L McCormick
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
5/4
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-02.3
57.7
100L
Brk badly start,no hope afterwards
FATHER MIKE - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
6
771X00
  R38
6
Front
Jonny Cox
Jonny Cox, Leeston
Breeding:
3 b g What The Hill-She Aint No Angel(by Love You)
Owners:
Mrs D E Cox, L H Cox, Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, G W May, I S Wilson
Breeder:
Mrs D E Cox, L H Cox
Gear:
HH-On, P-On
Comment:
7th of 8 in 29 Sept trial following 2 misses this campaign. More needed to place
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $8,248
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.65
Place Dividend $0.27
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather410All Weather Slushy000
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course100Distance310
Favourite1002nd Favourite100
Mobile000Standing610
Left610Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/26 Winton NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2400m (2) 1 length 3-07.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  8
29 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  3
J Cox
 
R35 to R48 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
He's My Creation
MR:2-07.0
59.4
 
8 of  8
22 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  9
K Butt
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
3
Confessional
MR:2-08.3
58.9
 
10 of 11
04 Sep 26
Race  4
K Butt
26 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
8/8
Marikit
MR:2-04.1
57.1
41L
3-4bk inr,flat 500,brk 500,distant
HE AINT NO DEVIL - trainer J Cox was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified pacifier. Weakened from the 600m before breaking near the 500m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
5 of  9
25 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  6
J Cox
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Randel Huston P
MR:2-09.7
60.0
 
13 of 13
09 Aug 26
Race  5
J Cox
94 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
1/1
KD Grins
MR:2-08.1
58.1
53L
Brk early 4th,brk again rear,gone
The start was delayed due to HE AINT NO DEVIL refusing to turn into line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
3 of  9
29 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  10
J Cox
 
R35 to R40 FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
Request
MR:2-10.3
58.4
 
1 of  8
07 May 26
Race  3
J Cox
20 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
2
3/1
Shakedown
MR:2-05.6
63.0
 
Parkd,led bell,clear trn,easy
7 of  7
17 Apr 26
Race  2
J Cox
11 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/4
Whatz The Luck
MR:2-09.5
59.0
12L
Slow,4th,4bk inr,off,steady,brk
HE AINT NO DEVIL - began awkwardly losing ground. Broke near the 160m losing all chance.
7 of 14
06 Apr 26
Race  2
J Cox
15 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
4
5/4
Wot Up Tyron
MR:2-06.7
61.3
7.8L
5th,prkd,cvr 1000,3-bk,plggd in gap
4 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  2
J Cox
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
2/2
Chocolate Angus
MR:2-11.9
62.6
3.8L
Wd,made ld 2000,dictated,run down
  
7
981209
  R38
7
Front
Sam Thornley
Sam Thornley, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m Royal Aspirations-Whata Gamble(by Sundon) [Mono Gamble 10g(Monarchy), The Royal Gamble 7g(Royal Aspirations), This Time Gamble 9g(Angus Hall)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
I W Gamble
Comment:
Winner on the grass almost a year ago and racing out of new barn here. Blow-out.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $18,538
Winning Stakes $13,200
Win Dividend $2.68
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1012All Weather Slushy200
Grass310Grass Wet000
Course100Distance301
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile100Standing1222
Left1322Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/25 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 1950m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-38.3
 07/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (11) 1 length 3-24.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  1
S Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
8/7
I'm Connected
MR:2-01.0
60.1
17L
Eased,6-5bk otr,3-4wd,brk,battld
D J'S GAMBLE - raced wide early. Broke near the 700m losing all chance.
11 of 15
27 Sep 26
Race  9
S Thornley
58 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
7/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
17L
5th otr,left prkd 1700,effort told
4 of  8
17 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  8
S Thornley
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Waterfall Bay
MR:2-05.6
59.4
 
2 of 11
31 Jul 26
Race  3
S Thornley
5 days
4th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
5/7
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.4
60.3
1.9L
7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,sound up inr
1 of 13
26 Jul 26
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11
10/12
Bizza To'o
MR:2-06.4
61.6
 
7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,chall,too slick
8 of 12
19 Jul 26
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
11/11
Ridge
MR:2-05.8
58.8
8.5L
Brk early,rear inr,5-bk,off,no dash
D J'S GAMBLE - broke after 100m losing ground.
9 of 10
12 Jul 26
Race  8
S Thornley
172 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
4/1
Lipstick
MR:2-05.3
58.1
25L
7th,6-bk inr,1x1,wd 375,brk tn,gone
D J'S GAMBLE - broke leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
8 of 11
21 Jan 26
Race  7
S Thornley
8 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
6/5
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-04.5
58.8
22L
Pressd 2 lead,joind turn,batld
3 of 10
13 Jan 26
Race  4
S Thornley
12 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
5/6
Kingaroy
MR:2-04.8
59.6
0.4L
Prkd,trld 2000,thru,strong bid mrks
7 of 10
01 Jan 26
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
5th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
6/7
Loveyou To Da Skye
MR:2-09.8
62.7
11L
Ld out,brk,9th otr,bt stragglers wd
D J'S GAMBLE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground.
  
8
614600
  R40
8
Front
Mia Holbrough(J)
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
7 b m One Over Da Moon-Katieellen Castleton(by Quite Easy(USA)) [Ernie Castleton 9g(Pegasus Spur)]
Owners:
Mrs J DeFilippi, C J DeFilippi, B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Breeder:
B R Negus
Comment:
Never a contender at Add. Handy performer on the surface but needs improvement.
Colours
Starts 136
Wins 13
Seconds 9
Thirds 19
Lifetime Stakes $187,380
Winning Stakes $95,425
Win Dividend $0.89
Place Dividend $0.86
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather109825All Weather Slushy1014
Grass2753Grass Wet1011
Course1120Distance2034
Favourite5222nd Favourite1125
Mobile3535Standing1011023
Left1361328Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30712

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (U1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-18.3
 02/23 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2000m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 2-43.2
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 1/2 neck 2-30.8
 05/23 Ashburton R35 to R55 MOB. TROT 1700m (U2) neck 2-05
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 F&M SpecHcp TROT 2000m (1(10m)) neck 2-33.1
 11/23 Methven 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1/2 head 2-02.9
 11/23 Banks Pen R35 to R50 F&M TROT 2170m (8) 1/2 neck 2-51.4
 03/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 TROT 2170m (1) 3 lengths 2-52.2
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.8
 03/25 Wyndham 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2400m (10) 3/4 length 3-07.5
 04/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT 2600m (3) 1 length 3-18.7
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 neck 3-23.2
 09/26 Winton 3YO+ R38 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (2) neck 3-08.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 14
02 Oct 26
Race  3
S Tomlinson
5 days
20th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
5
12/12
Atlantic City
MR:2-01.8
59.2
9L
Slow,rear,4bk inr,off,held up,fair
PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.
12 of 15
27 Sep 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
10 days
19th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
9/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
21L
11th otr,3-bk 1700,couldn't quicken
PAIGE - weakened final bend.
6 of  8
17 Sep 26
Race  8
M Holbrough
4 days
18th up
R42 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
5/4
Tactical Bid
MR:2-05.9
58.9
5.3L
Trail,3pegs,boxed on fairly
4 of 10
13 Sep 26
Race  9
M Holbrough
10 days
17th up
R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
7/7
Tarragindi
MR:2-03.2
58.3
5.6L
Mid-bk otr,angld tn,handy fin
1 of  6
03 Sep 26
Race  7
B Orange
6 days
16th up
3YO+ R38 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
4/1
Jaccka Ace
MR:2-06.6
59.4
 
3-4pegs,into 1x1,too smart mid
6 of  9
28 Aug 26
Race  4
M Holbrough
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
9/7
Didn't Di
MR:1-59.9
58.7
7L
Up,prkd 1600,askd tn,felt pinch
10 of 11
21 Aug 26
Race  2
M Holbrough
7 days
14th up
R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
8/9
Request
MR:2-06.5
59.4
8.6L
6th,prkd 2100-tn,felt pinch str,fdd
PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
3 of  6
14 Aug 26
Race  1
C DeFilippi
7 days
13th up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
3/2
Terry Webster
MR:2-03.1
59.4
2L
6th,3bk otr,to 1x1 400,stout mid
8 of 13
07 Aug 26
Race  2
S Tomlinson
5 days
12th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
10/10
Royal Del
MR:2-05.6
58.2
6.8L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 650,no gaps mid
PAIGE - held up early in the run home.
5 of 10
02 Aug 26
Race  6
S Tomlinson
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
8/10
MM Sunshine
MR:2-06.5
58.1
2.6L
Chkd,8th,7-bk inr,off,wd tn,fght on
PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
  
9
450031
  R40
9
Front
Ricky May
Stuart Sutherland, Rakaia
Breeding:
4 b m Royal Aspirations-Cong Chua Rieu(by Sundon) [Bear's Rest 14g(Brylin Boyz), Trouble Rieu 15h(Great Success)]
Owners:
Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan, K G McRae, S J Sutherland
Breeder:
Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan
Comment:
Built well to her maiden success with bright Orari placing. First 4 fringes here
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $8,399
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $0.51
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather710All Weather Slushy000
Grass401Grass Wet200
Course000Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing1111
Left1111Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/26 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT 2000m (4) 1 length 2-41.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
30 Sep 26
Race  1
S O'Reilly
10 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4
3/3
Deltoro
MR:2-10.2
60.6
 
Slw,6th,4-bk inr,prkd,ld 1000,tough
3 of  9
20 Sep 26
Race  1
S O'Reilly
72 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
6
6/5
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-14.1
64.1
3.5L
Ld out,trld 1400,thru,fght on well
12 of 12
10 Jul 26
Race  2
L O'Reilly
26 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
10/10
Makani
MR:2-07.0
61.4
104L
Soon ld,then brk 2500,never close
TAMSIN TROUBLE - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
12 of 13
14 Jun 26
Race  2
L O'Reilly
14 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12
7/6
Tyron Everest
MR:2-06.2
60.7
65L
Brk early in 9th,tailed off,no hope
TAMSIN TROUBLE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
5 of 13
31 May 26
Race  1
L O'Reilly
7 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
3/3
New Mexico
MR:2-08.6
60.1
3.2L
Into trail early,off tn,bold effort
4 of 14
24 May 26
Race  3
L O'Reilly
18 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
4/4
Majestic Flyer
MR:2-08.4
60.7
3.7L
Ld out,trld 2100,3-bk,stout on mrks
TAMSIN TROUBLE - held up early in the run home.
2 of  7
12 May 26
TRIAL
Race  12
L O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Queensland Spirit
MR:2-13.4
61.1
 
5 of 10
06 May 26
Race  3
L O'Reilly
14 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/9
Rependant
MR:2-08.8
60.0
6.6L
Trld,3-bk 1600,5th top,bttld on,brk
TAMSIN TROUBLE - broke inside the final 50m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the mare was lapped on at the finish by MISS MADDIE MAXIE. Connections did not contest the protest and TAMSIN TROUBLE was relegated to 5th placing by Stewards. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
6 of  9
22 Apr 26
Race  2
L O'Reilly
21 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
1
5/6
Which Way
MR:2-11.0
60.7
8.4L
Brk,rear inr,off,bt stragglers gap
TAMSIN TROUBLE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
4 of  6
14 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  9
L O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Up And Go
MR:2-12.2
60.0
 
  
10
5219X0
  R38
10
Front
Scott Iremonger(J)
Dave & Scott Iremonger, Ashley
Breeding:
5 b m Father Patrick-Kurien(by Sundon) [Aroha 8m(Love You), Pandemic 6g(Love You)]
Owner:
Ms A Pidwell
Breeder:
R J Butt, Birchbrook Breeding Ltd
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Well contained after slow beginning at Orari fresh-up. Hard to make a case for.
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $21,576
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.12
Place Dividend $0.68
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1601All Weather Slushy201
Grass1513Grass Wet812
Course402Distance1202
Favourite0002nd Favourite310
Mobile501Standing2613
Left3114Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/26 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT 2170m (3) 1/2 length 2-56.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  2
03 Oct 26
WORKOUT
Race  2
 
TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3
Ezra The Scribe
MR:2-11.6
60.0
 
13 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  7
S Iremonger
140 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
10
13/13
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
32L
Slw,14th inr,6-bk bell,no final zip
WHICH WAY - slow to begin. Weakened leaving the final bend.
2 of  5
12 Sep 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R36 & faster TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2
Arden Solitaire
MR:2-11.6
60.0
 
9 of  9
03 May 26
Race  1
R Holmes
11 days
30th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
5
9/8
Silverlinings
MR:2-01.0
58.9
27L
1x1,3-bk 550,under pressure 500m
WHICH WAY - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.
1 of  9
22 Apr 26
Race  2
R Holmes
10 days
29th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
3
2/2
Georgia Trouble
MR:2-11.0
60.7
 
Brk,6th inr,4-bk,off 600,wdst,slick
WHICH WAY - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
2 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  1
R Holmes
6 days
28th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
1
5/4
Johnny Trotter
MR:2-11.2
61.6
4.4L
5th,1x1,prkd 1500,chased best gap
5 of 14
06 Apr 26
Race  2
R Holmes
8 days
27th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
6
10/9
Wot Up Tyron
MR:2-06.7
61.3
3.5L
Brk,10th otr,wd cvr,prkd 800,outfin
WHICH WAY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
4 of 11
29 Mar 26
Race  2
R Holmes
7 days
26th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
1950m
Good
1
9/9
Champers Pat
MR:2-11.2
61.9
1.3L
Slw,4-bk inr,off,blkd,tidy late mid
WHICH WAY - slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
7 of 13
22 Mar 26
Race  2
S Iremonger
23 days
25th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
12/11
Chocolate Angus
MR:2-11.9
62.6
6.7L
8th,7-bk inr,off,wd top,bttld clsr
WHICH WAY - co-trainer D Iremonger advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.
8 of  9
27 Feb 26
Race  2
S Iremonger
8 days
24th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
9/9
Blue Collar
MR:2-03.1
61.6
14L
3rd,brk,4bk inr,prkd 800,faded str
WHICH WAY - trotted roughly near the 1750m having to be steadied.
  
11
221446
  R39
11
Front
Bob Butt
Bob Butt, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Muscle Mass-Pocaro(by Sundon) [Kings Landing 11g(Muscle Hill), Mexicana 8m(Muscle Mass), Missandei 13m(Angus Hall), Westeros 12g(Muscles Yankee)]
Owners:
T G Casey, Ms K Marriott
Breeder:
T G Casey
Comment:
Not far away last week here. OK overall since winning so throw into multiples.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $20,353
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather614All Weather Slushy000
Grass301Grass Wet201
Course201Distance401
Favourite4032nd Favourite302
Mobile514Standing401
Left915Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/26 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (1) 2 lengths 2-34.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 17
04 Oct 26
Race  11
S Hill
14 days
6th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
4
10/12
Vertigo
MR:2-07.7
61.4
1.6L
7th otr,5-bk 900,off,ran on stoutly
4 of 12
20 Sep 26
Race  10
R Butt
42 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
1
2/2
Val Thorens
MR:2-13.4
61.5
2.6L
Trld,3-bk 2100,held up,fght on mrks
LEXICON - held up early in the run home and was inclined to lay outwards throughout the run home.
4 of 12
09 Aug 26
Race  2
C Dalgety
9 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J Stand
2400m
Good
5
1/1
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-03.3
58.2
1L
Wd,made ld 1900,swamped 50m out
1 of  9
31 Jul 26
Race  2
R Butt
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
3/1
Kings Choice
MR:2-05.4
61.0
 
3bk inr,off,up,ld 1300,kickd,comfy
LEXICON - out of position at the start. Trotted roughly racing into the first bend.
2 of  8
19 Jul 26
Race  1
R Butt
16 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
1/1
Bullet
MR:2-03.5
60.6
2.6L
Straight to ld,set terms,outmuscled
2 of  7
03 Jul 26
Race  2
R Butt
299 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
1/1
Neil William
MR:2-03.6
59.8
1L
Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,bestd 150
2 of 15
07 Sep 25
Race  1
R Butt
30 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
7
2/1
Donna's Boy
MR:2-10.1
61.5
0.5L
Soft trip mrks,off,stern bid,denied
2 of  7
08 Aug 25
Race  3
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
U1
2/2
Navy Hill
MR:2-03.6
60.4
0.5L
6th,prkd 1100,loomed tn,brave
LEXICON - trotted roughly racing into the first bend.
3 of  8
25 Jul 25
Race  2
R Butt
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U1
1/2
Origin
MR:2-03.1
62.4
0.4L
Eased,1x1-3bk otr,loomd,solid wd
1 of  7
16 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  7
R Butt
 
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
South Sydney
MR:2-10.2
60.3
 
  
12
X96856
  R36
12
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b g Peak-Kowhai Sunrise(by Sundon) [Kowhai Sunburst 4m(Creatine), Kowhai Sundown 10g(Peak), Kowhai Sunset 7g(Creatine)]
Owners:
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Breeder:
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Comment:
Had an excuse at Add, 2 Oct and overall form sound. 2 wins on grass; minors hope
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $30,235
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.87
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1712All Weather Slushy100
Grass1322Grass Wet400
Course501Distance702
Favourite3122nd Favourite110
Mobile1112Standing1922
Left3034Right000
Fresh90510Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (U2) 1/2 length 2-52.8
 03/25 Rangiora with cond. TROT 1810m (2) head 2-24.6
 04/26 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (8) head 2-31.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  1
H Sail
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
10/8
I'm Connected
MR:2-01.0
60.1
13L
Eased,4-3bk otr,shuffld,4bk,steady
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m and trotted roughly near the 700m. Again trotted roughly final bend.
5 of 10
23 Sep 26
Race  7
H Sail
5 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
3/2
Zhutee
MR:2-03.1
61.8
4.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear 700,4th top,fght
KOWHAI SUMMIT - raced wide from the 700m. Driver H Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
8 of 14
18 Sep 26
Race  5
H Sail
19 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
14/14
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-02.3
59.7
9.9L
3bk inr,chkd,off 600,battled mid
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
6 of  9
30 Aug 26
Race  9
H Sail
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/9
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-05.8
59.3
2.1L
Trld,3-bk 2200,thru top,bttld well
9 of 11
21 Aug 26
Race  2
H Sail
124 days
1st up
R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
10/11
Request
MR:2-06.5
59.4
7L
10-8th,4bk otr,angld,no kick mid-wd
3 of  8
11 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  7
H Sail
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Request
MR:2-09.8
60.9
 
10 of 14
19 Apr 26
Race  9
H Sail
11 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
8/10
Macho Man
MR:2-01.7
59.4
11L
7th pegs,5-bk 1600,off 600,no punch
1 of  8
08 Apr 26
Race  4
H Sail
4 days
10th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
2/2
Aradne
MR:2-03.1
60.0
 
Eased,7th otr,3bk,wd 400,4w,up post
10 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  2
G Thornley
8 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
14
5/6
Spiritinthesky
MR:2-03.5
59.8
18L
10-9th,4bk inr,held up rear,fair
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
4 of 10
27 Mar 26
Race  1
H Sail
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
9/9
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-01.5
61.4
6.5L
Wd,ld,trld 1200,3bk 650,off tn,ok
  
13
X96981
  R40
U1
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
4 b m What The Hill-Bet Pray Love(by Sundon) [Love Is Everywhere 8m(Windsong Espoir), Loveonthehill 5m(What The Hill), Step By Step 3g(Speeding Spur)]
Owners:
T J White, B R Negus
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Dealt to his mid-week opposition at Add. Clearly capable of doubling-up today.
Colours
Starts 24
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $33,046
Winning Stakes $16,500
Win Dividend $0.80
Place Dividend $0.58
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2131All Weather Slushy200
Grass301Grass Wet100
Course200Distance600
Favourite3112nd Favourite110
Mobile800Standing1632
Left2432Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (8) 3/4 length 3-25.9
 11/25 Oamaru with cond. TROT 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-23.1
 09/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 TROT 2000m (U1) 9 lengths 2-36.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  9
23 Sep 26
Race  2
S O'Reilly
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U1
2/3
Schoemaker
MR:2-05.7
62.9
 
Slw,rear inr,off,wd 350,breezed by
SEE NO EVIL - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
8 of  9
16 Sep 26
Race  7
S O'Reilly
10 days
4th up
Up to R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
4/3
Kingaroy
MR:2-07.8
60.7
54L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
SEE NO EVIL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
9 of 10
06 Sep 26
Race  1
S O'Reilly
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
5
6/6
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.8
64.1
92L
Blew the start badly,out of action
SEE NO EVIL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
6 of 11
30 Aug 26
Race  4
K Butt
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
5/7
Val Thorens
MR:2-03.2
59.5
6.3L
Ld out,keen,clr ld bell,hdd 200 out
SEE NO EVIL - driver K Butt reported the mare had over-raced at various stages during the running.
9 of  9
23 Aug 26
Race  6
J Cox
247 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
8
3/3
Sheila Laxon
MR:2-04.2
58.6
49L
Brk early wd 6th,out of commission
SEE NO EVIL - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1500m losing all chance.
3 of  6
05 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  12
J Cox
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
B D Hall
 
60.2
 
9 of  9
21 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  9
J Joyce
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Knowing Me
MR:2-09.0
58.0
 
9 of 14
19 Dec 25
Race  6
S O'Reilly
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
7
10/10
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-06.7
59.8
21L
Away thn brk,last,fading 400
SEE NO EVIL - broke first bend losing considerable ground.
2 of 11
10 Dec 25
Race  7
S O'Reilly
10 days
11th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
8
9/9
Our Evie Rae
MR:2-14.8
60.8
0.5L
Bk otr,3w,led 1200,fght hard
SEE NO EVIL - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
13 of 16
30 Nov 25
Race  8
S O'Reilly
9 days
10th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
15/16
Brianna
MR:2-09.0
59.9
55L
Blew the start,out of commission
SEE NO EVIL - broke at the start losing all chance.
  
14
08X208
  R37
U2
Front
Jim Curtin
Bruce Hutton, Greendale
Breeding:
4 b g Majestic Son-Vacanza(by Dream Vacation) [Vacation Hill 9m(Muscle Hill)]
Owners:
B C Hutton, Ms C Lane, R M Greer, Mrs C A Greer
Breeder:
B C Hutton, Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
Comment:
Unable to replicate a strong resumption in later starts. Tested off the unruly.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 1
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $15,484
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.30
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather500All Weather Slushy000
Grass1114Grass Wet613
Course302Distance611
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile000Standing1614
Left1614Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/25 Reefton NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2500m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-36.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 10
04 Oct 26
Race  4
J Curtin
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
8/7
Hunter Hills
MR:2-08.1
62.4
14L
Rear otr,5-bk,unable to get into it
11 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  7
J Curtin
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
U2
9/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
24L
11th otr,wd cvr,prkd 750,outkicked
2 of 11
06 Sep 26
Race  4
J Curtin
182 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
U1
7/9
Sheep
MR:2-15.7
65.1
1.3L
5th otr,3-bk 1400,off,ran on boldly
6 of  9
25 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  6
B Hutton
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Randel Huston P
MR:2-09.7
60.0
 
2 of  2
18 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  4
B Hutton
 
MOB. TROT
2400m
Fast
1
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.9
61.7
 
8 of 11
08 Mar 26
Race  7
K Tomlinson
2 days
8th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
U1
10/10
Luvavici
MR:2-08.2
61.3
23L
Wd,4th,4bk inr,chkd 450,plain
HIGHLY RATED - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend and lay inwards striking track markers.
11 of 11
06 Mar 26
Race  7
K Tomlinson
19 days
7th up
4YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT INV.D Stand
2600m
Good
U1
9/10
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.4
61.8
37L
Slow,wd,10th,5-4bk otr,wiltd tn
HIGHLY RATED - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Weakened final bend.
13 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  8
J Curtin
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U1
11/10
Petite Trixton
MR:2-07.9
59.5
12L
Slow,6-bk otr,wd cvr top,no pick-up
3 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  5
J Curtin
7 days
5th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
9/9
Lauzelle
MR:2-14.9
62.9
2.1L
Wd cvr 8th,up prkd,ld 1500,run dwn
HIGHLY RATED - raced wide early.
2 of 14
01 Feb 26
Race  6
S Ottley
33 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U1
7/7
Dont Look Kobe
MR:2-14.7
60.2
0.2L
Pressd 2 lead,fght well,nabd late
HIGHLY RATED - raced wide early.
  
15
673808
  R39
U3
Front
Robbie Close
Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest
Breeding:
11 b g Diedre Don-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 14m(Extreme Three), George Eliot 6m(Royal Aspirations), Vera Stanhope 10m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 16g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:
T J Grant, Y F Toneycliffe
Comment:
10-time winner on the grass but lacking zip recently. First4s best in start 331.
Colours
Starts 330
Wins 16
Seconds 20
Thirds 30
Lifetime Stakes $271,311
Winning Stakes $110,240
Win Dividend $0.60
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather238627All Weather Slushy1401
Grass921023Grass Wet2329
Course2226Distance45513
Favourite2112nd Favourite711
Mobile119310Standing2111340
Left3281650Right200
Fresh90600Fresh30501

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U4) 3/4 length 3-23.8
 03/18 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.5
 03/18 Reefton 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) head 3-19.4
 11/20 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
 04/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-33.7
 03/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) 3/4 length 2-50.5
 01/23 Rangiora Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 2000m (1) nose 2-29.4
 11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.5
 12/24 Methven R35 to R41 TROT 2400m (U2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09.2
 02/25 Amberley R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) head 3-29.4
 03/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R42 to R50 TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 length 3-23.7
 11/25 Kaikoura R40 to R46 TROT 2400m (U2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-04.8
 11/25 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. T 2170m (U2) 1/2 length 2-47.6
 12/25 Rangiora R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) head 3-25.6
 12/25 Reefton R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-30
 03/26 Rangiora R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-31

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of  9
04 Oct 26
Race  8
J Morrison
9 days
92nd up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
6/6
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-08.0
61.3
8.8L
Prkd,ld 2100,dictated,hdd 350,faded
RACHMANINOV - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.
11 of 13
25 Sep 26
Race  2
G Thornley
12 days
91st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U2
13/13
Request
MR:2-06.1
58.6
7.8L
6bk inr,7bk 1650,crept closer
8 of 10
13 Sep 26
Race  9
R Close
7 days
90th up
R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
9/8
Tarragindi
MR:2-03.2
58.3
12L
Soon led,trail,3bk,hld up tn,batld
3 of  7
06 Sep 26
Race  10
R Close
16 days
89th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
U1
3/4
Musclynn
MR:2-27.4
70.7
5.9L
Wd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,cght 100m
7 of  7
21 Aug 26
Race  7
T Grant
7 days
88th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Bring On The Muscle
MR:1-59.9
60.0
37L
Soon 3bk inr,battld 800,droppd out
RACHMANINOV - weakened from the 800m.
6 of  7
14 Aug 26
Race  3
R Close
7 days
87th up
R41 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
7/7
Ridge
MR:2-00.0
60.2
2.6L
Gate spd,ld 1700,swallowd up 100
11 of 13
07 Aug 26
Race  2
R Close
14 days
86th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
13/12
Royal Del
MR:2-05.6
58.2
9.9L
Soon 5bk inr,off rear 600,pluggd
8 of  9
24 Jul 26
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
85th up
3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
U1
9/9
Major Doosie
MR:2-03.0
60.4
24L
Cght 3wd,3bk otr,tiring by 700
RACHMANINOV - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Weakened from the 700m.
8 of  8
10 Jul 26
Race  6
J Morrison
7 days
84th up
3YO+ R46 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
8/8
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-04.4
58.9
7.2L
5th,5bk inr,4bk otr,wdr tn,battld
RACHMANINOV - weakened in the run home.
6 of  8
03 Jul 26
Race  10
R Close
7 days
83rd up
R41 to R60 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
7/7
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-05.0
59.2
6.2L
Ld bid,3rd,3-4bk inr,honest inr