Akaroa Trotting Club Inc

Race 12

R May

11 days

3rd up

3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

11/11

I'm Rockin

MR:2-05.2

59.3

4.4L

4th inr,4-bk 2100,waited,sound mrks

1 of 9

23 Sep 26

Race 6

S O'Reilly

7 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand

2000m

Good

5/5

Major Performer

MR:2-02.3

60.2

Slw,rear otr,4-bk,wdst tn,punishing

4 of 13

16 Sep 26

Race 6

S O'Reilly

117 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

7/8

Country Gold

MR:2-04.9

58.1

2.5L

Rear otr,impr inr,off,tidy late mid

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up final bend.

8 of 13

22 May 26

Race 2

N Williamson

7 days

18th up

3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/8

Song Of Seas

MR:1-56.9

58.2

7.5L

4bk inr,cartd bk 500,imprvd in mid

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

5 of 14

15 May 26

Race 3

R May

9 days

17th up

5YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

4/4

Betterwithbling

MR:2-00.0

57.6

7.5L

8bk otr,3wd cvr bell,held up,big wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

1 of 10

06 May 26

Race 7

R May

17 days

16th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Hes Santas Excuse

MR:2-00.1

59.6

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,too gd

3 of 8

19 Apr 26

Race 5

R May

7 days

15th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/2

Stubing

MR:1-59.1

61.1

0.8L

Eased,rear inr,off,6th tn,blkd,late

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages. Held up middle stages of the run home.

4 of 14

12 Apr 26

Race 11

R May

4 days

14th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

1/1

Jukebox Gypsy

MR:2-03.8

60.3

1.6L

12th otr,11th top,closed stoutly wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

2 of 11

08 Apr 26

Race 7

R May

17 days

13th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/1

Heaven Forbid

MR:1-59.5

60.0

0.1L

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,5w,ld,stung

4 of 13

22 Mar 26

Race 1

R May

7 days

12th up

4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

4/3

Foliejon Star

MR:2-04.8

59.1

2.3L

10th otr,5-bk 800,wdst top,late dig

21670X

Jay R Tolkien

R42

Front

Robbie Close

Murray Howard, Norwood

Breeding:: 5 b g Locharburn-Cheyenne Princess(by Badlands Hanover) [Bender 9g(Sunshine Beach), Chemmy 7m(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:: J R Chapman, M J Howard, A G Davis, K R Corbett, K J McBeath, J Jones, D A Perkins
Breeder:: K K Chapman, J R Chapman
Comment:: Midfield recent trial to prepare for today's resumption. Stats good; rough hope.

Starts 30

Wins 3

Seconds 3

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $34,268

Winning Stakes $19,525

Win Dividend $0.88

Place Dividend $1.09

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	0	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	16	3	5	Grass Wet	4	1	2
Course	6	0	3	Distance	2	0	1
Favourite	1	0	1	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	27	3	6	Standing	3	0	0
Left	30	3	6	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/24 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1/2 length 2-44.6
	12/25 Banks Pen 3YO+ R38 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1 length 2-31
	04/26 Banks Pen 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) head 2-30.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 8

29 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 12

M J Howard

R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Cee Whata Mickee

MR:1-59.6

55.8

11 of 12

15 May 26

Race 10

R Butt

14 days

14th up

3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/9

Mostert

MR:1-57.6

56.7

11L

5bk otr,3wd cvr,short bid in str

7 of 9

01 May 26

Race 3

J Cox

7 days

13th up

3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/6

Bettor Go Vinnie

MR:1-59.6

57.4

7.6L

3wd,prkd 2100,ld 500,swampd 150

JAY R TOLKIEN - raced wide early.

6 of 11

24 Apr 26

Race 7

S Thornley

18 days

12th up

4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

11/9

Moonlite Blood

MR:1-59.6

56.4

Brk,4bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,gd wd

JAY R TOLKIEN - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

1 of 14

06 Apr 26

Race 11

S Thornley

8 days

11th up

3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

6/5

Jay Jay Denario

MR:2-01.0

57.6

Across to trail,thru lane,ld,gritty

JAY R TOLKIEN - lay outwards early in the run home. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

2 of 14

29 Mar 26

Race 10

R Close

14 days

10th up

3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

1950m

Good

4/2

Bettor Go Vinnie

MR:2-03.3

59.6

1.3L

Wd,prkd,cvr 1600,off tn,chased hard

13 of 13

15 Mar 26

Race 8

R Close

14 days

9th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

5/6

Pioneer

MR:2-00.9

60.2

15L

11th otr,wd 1350,ld 1000,gobbled up

JAY R TOLKIEN - paced roughly near the 1700m. Weakened in the run home.

2 of 14

01 Mar 26

Race 7

R Close

14 days

8th up

4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

1950m

Dead

10/10

Summer Rose

MR:2-03.1

60.4

0.4L

12th otr,wd 900,prkd,ld 300,run dwn

5 of 12

15 Feb 26

Race 12

S Ottley

7 days

7th up

3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

5/4

Nickel And Dime

MR:1-59.4

58.0

5.7L

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down

JAY R TOLKIEN - hung outwards rounding the final bend and in the run home with the gelding shifting up the track despite the efforts of driver S Ottley hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5 of 10

08 Feb 26

Hororata

Race 11

J Morrison

16 days

6th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

4/3

Times Are A Changin

MR:2-05.7

61.8

8.8L

Gate speed to dictated,gathered in

JAY R TOLKIEN - lay outwards in the run home. Notwithstanding this driver J Morrison was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

56458X

Bettor Be Sharp

R45

Front

Leo O'Reilly

Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 7 b g Bettor's Delight-Raza Sharp(by Mach Three) [Look Sharp 9m(He's Watching), Sheza Sharpie 12m(McArdle)]
Owner:: Mrs J F McMaster
Breeder:: Mrs J F McMaster
Movement:: Domiciled at Rakaia with Leo O'Reilly
Comment:: Winner here 3 years ago but off the scene since May. Sure to improve with this.

Starts 87

Wins 10

Seconds 17

Thirds 10

Lifetime Stakes $157,215

Winning Stakes $79,750

Win Dividend $0.69

Place Dividend $0.97

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	72	6	24	All Weather Slushy	2	0	2
Grass	15	4	3	Grass Wet	4	0	2
Course	3	1	0	Distance	0	0	0
Favourite	8	3	3	2nd Favourite	17	2	10
Mobile	69	7	25	Standing	18	3	2
Left	87	10	27	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 2 lengths 2-25.8
	12/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (1) nose 3-00.2
	12/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2300m (8) 8 lengths 2-57.1
	12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE 1850m (10) neck 2-23.7
	12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 3-17.6
	12/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2170m (10) head 2-53.1
	01/25 Timaru 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-15.1
	02/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-25.5
	11/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.2
	04/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) head 3-15.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 5

22 Sep 26

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 8

S O'Reilly

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Easy

Eyes Of An Angel

MR:2-07.8

54.6

8 of 13

24 May 26

Timaru

Race 8

S O'Reilly

7 days

24th up

R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

6/6

Commander Ben

MR:2-03.3

57.7

8.5L

Brk,10th otr,wd 1700,prkd,cvr,plggd

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Briefly placed in restricted room by an inside runner leaving the final bend.

5 of 11

17 May 26

Race 9

S O'Reilly

9 days

23rd up

4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

9/5

Mystery Beach

MR:2-04.0

55.8

2.2L

Brk,prkd,ld 2300,dictated,cght 200m

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4 of 13

08 May 26

Race 6

S O'Reilly

7 days

22nd up

3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

12/10

Iron Brigade

MR:2-00.4

57.3

4.1L

Led,trld 2100,waitd,tried hard inr

6 of 10

01 May 26

Race 6

S O'Reilly

7 days

21st up

3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

8/8

Tanzania

MR:2-01.4

59.6

4.2L

Brk,wd,detachd,6bk otr,smart inr

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

5 of 11

24 Apr 26

Race 7

S O'Reilly

5 days

20th up

4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

5/5

Moonlite Blood

MR:1-59.6

56.4

Trld-3bk inr,askd tn,steady on inr

11 of 13

19 Apr 26

Race 10

G O'Reilly

9 days

19th up

4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

4/2

The Coalman

MR:2-00.1

57.2

12L

Prkd,ld,4-bk 1550,off,no final kick

1 of 10

10 Apr 26

Race 1

S O'Reilly

4 days

18th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

4/3

Mystery Beach

MR:2-00.7

57.6

Led,trld 2150,3bk 500,off,flew mid

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

5 of 14

06 Apr 26

Race 9

G O'Reilly

17 days

17th up

3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand

2170m

Dead

4/4

Crimson Tide

MR:2-05.0

59.1

2.8L

Soon ld,trld 1600,thru,fght solidly

11 of 13

20 Mar 26

Race 1

G O'Reilly

7 days

16th up

3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/5

Secret Wish

MR:1-56.1

59.6

13L

4bk otr,3wd 800,feeling pinch 400

BETTOR BE SHARP - raced wide from the 800m.

97749X

Blazing Knuckles

R43

Front

Darnika Williams(J)

Mark Jones, Burnham

Breeding:: 4 b m Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Better Knuckle Up 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: WDC 03 Limited, H A David
Breeder:: H A David, G David
Gear:: SL-Off
Comment:: Hard held behind them in recent trial. Superb grass record and can strike fresh.

Starts 30

Wins 4

Seconds 5

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $66,081

Winning Stakes $34,100

Win Dividend $0.52

Place Dividend $0.69

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	27	2	8	All Weather Slushy	3	0	0
Grass	3	2	1	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	0	0	0	Distance	6	1	3
Favourite	7	2	5	2nd Favourite	4	0	2
Mobile	30	4	9	Standing	0	0	0
Left	27	4	7	Right	3	0	2
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/25 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 1/2 length 1-57.9
	08/25 Gore with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (15) 1 1/4 lengths 2-42.4
	10/25 Waimate 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PAC 2100m (13) 2 lengths 2-38.6
	03/26 Rangiora 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1950m (7) 1/2 length 2-28.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 7

29 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 4

W House

R39 to R89 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Elton J

MR:2-04.3

56.2

9 of 12

05 Jun 26

Race 7

S Ottley

5 days

12th up

3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

9/7

Seeking Clarity

MR:1-57.8

58.0

15L

Rear otr,6bk otr,3-4wd cvr,battld

BLAZING KNUCKLES - raced four wide with cover from the 700m.

4 of 11

31 May 26

Race 4

S Ottley

9 days

11th up

3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

6/7

Cherish Me

MR:1-53.8

55.1

7th otr,4-bk,off,ran on nicely gap

7 of 12

22 May 26

Race 10

S Ottley

14 days

10th up

3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/10

Seeking Clarity

MR:1-55.8

56.8

10L

5-6-5bk otr,well bk 500,honest rear

BLAZING KNUCKLES - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

7 of 10

08 May 26

Race 9

S Ottley

14 days

9th up

3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/5

Crusher Lou

MR:1-58.2

57.5

5.1L

5bk otr,4bk inr,off tn,sound mid

BLAZING KNUCKLES - raced wide early.

9 of 9

24 Apr 26

Race 5

S Ottley

7 days

8th up

3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/2

Sacetas

MR:1-56.7

55.4

17L

Cght prkd,1x1 then cartd 500,pluggd

2 of 9

17 Apr 26

Race 5

S Ottley

13 days

7th up

3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/6

Take The Miki

MR:1-58.9

56.9

0.8L

Up,prkd,1x1 1400,inr tn,flew inr

2 of 12

04 Apr 26

Race 1

S Ottley

6 days

6th up

4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

2/2

My Wingman

MR:1-59.0

58.4

0.8L

3wd,up,ld 1950-tn,kickd,hdd 100

4 of 4

31 Mar 26

TRIAL

Race 9

S Ottley

R37 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Conan

MR:2-11.9

60.4

1 of 10

29 Mar 26

Race 1

S Ottley

9 days

5th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1950m

Good

3/2

Rocking Ruby

MR:2-02.5

Wd,prkd,trld 1600,thru,too strong

108160

Bronski

R44

Front

Gemma Thornley

Donna Williamson, Aylesbury

Breeding:: 5 br g Bettor's Delight-Return To Gold(by Armbro Operative) [Bacchus 3g(Art Major), Bettor Be Gold 12g(Bettor's Delight), Delightingold 4m(Bettor's Delight), Generally Outspoken 15m(Mach Three), Khal Drogo 10g(Sportswriter), Machs Gold 11h(Mach Three), Missinmemate 13g(Grinfromeartoear), Rocknreturn 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Spellbound 9m(Art Major)]
Owners:: S G Bell, S D Gill
Breeder:: S G Bell, D L Williamson
Comment:: Testing track at Timaru can be forgotten but yet to feature on grass; stretched.

Starts 40

Wins 4

Seconds 3

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $37,714

Winning Stakes $23,650

Win Dividend $1.87

Place Dividend $1.14

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	38	4	6	All Weather Slushy	4	1
Grass	2	0	0	Grass Wet	2	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	1	0
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	37	4	6	Standing	3	0
Left	40	4	6	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (U2) 2 3/4 lengths 2-28.2
	06/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 1/2 length 2-27.3
	08/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.7
	08/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 length 2-26.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 13

27 Sep 26

Timaru

Race 8

G Thornley

16 days

16th up

4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

12/12

Share A Dream

MR:2-04.3

60.1

42L

Brk,rear otr,wd 1250,12th gap,wknd

BRONSKI - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1400m. Weakened from the 800m.

6 of 6

11 Sep 26

Race 12

G Thornley

14 days

15th up

3YO+ R44 to R64 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Treacherous Dreams

MR:1-58.3

57.7

9.1L

Eased,6th,3bk otr,flat tn,battled

BRONSKI - weakened final bend.

1 of 10

28 Aug 26

Race 3

G Thornley

7 days

14th up

3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/6

Mighty Flying Miki

MR:1-59.2

57.7

1x1 the trip,up tn,kept coming mid

8 of 12

21 Aug 26

Race 11

G Thornley

12 days

13th up

3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

12/12

My Wingman

MR:1-59.4

57.2

3bk otr,4bk 700,wd cvr tn,bold wdst

11 of 11

09 Aug 26

Race 9

G Thornley

7 days

12th up

4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

9/9

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-00.7

55.4

22L

Rear,4-bk inr,brk 6th 275m out,gone

BRONSKI - broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1 of 8

02 Aug 26

Race 4

G Thornley

9 days

11th up

4YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Sugar Babe

MR:1-58.3

57.9

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,3 & 4w tn,slick

8 of 14

24 Jul 26

Race 11

C D Thornley

12 days

10th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

7/8

Fusion Reactor

MR:1-58.3

57.9

6.1L

4-5bk otr,dug in,fght gamely mid

BRONSKI - raced wide from the 800m.

4 of 10

12 Jul 26

Race 4

G Thornley

7 days

9th up

4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/5

Normie Stead

MR:1-58.7

57.9

5.5L

8th otr,rear bell,held up,tidy late

BRONSKI - held up early in the run home.

2 of 13

05 Jul 26

Race 8

J Morrison

7 days

8th up

4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

10/6

Miki's Courage

MR:2-01.1

59.2

0.3L

7th otr,1x1,wd,prkd,cvr,off,strong

5 of 12

28 Jun 26

Race 7

C D Thornley

14 days

7th up

4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

11/12

Mossdale Frank

MR:1-58.9

59.3

4.8L

Wd,prkd,cvr bell,off,plggd away gap

874001

Shezabettorgirl

R43

Front

Olivia Thornley

Michael House, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 4 b m Bettor's Delight-Shezacullengirl(by Christian Cullen) [Shezastranger 3f(Tall Dark Stranger)]
Owners:: Mentally Stable Limited, Malcolm Little
Breeder:: Malcolm Little, Sarndra Little, Havtime Breeding Limited
Comment:: Potent burst to score at Add. Looking to remain unbeaten on grass up in grade.

Starts 42

Wins 6

Seconds 4

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $55,864

Winning Stakes $34,375

Win Dividend $1.18

Place Dividend $0.85

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	40	4	7	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	2	2	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	12	0	4
Favourite	5	3	2	2nd Favourite	3	2	0
Mobile	42	6	7	Standing	0	0	0
Left	39	6	7	Right	3	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/25 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.3
	10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) neck 2-25.5
	01/26 WaikBoP R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 6 1/2 lengths 2-42.6
	01/26 Hawera 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.6
	01/26 Hawera R38 to R46 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-39.2
	09/26 NZ Metro R36 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-17.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 9

16 Sep 26

Race 5

O Thornley

24 days

29th up

R36 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

7/7

Baltic Star

MR:2-01.9

60.7

5th inr,4-bk,off 550,punishing wdst

13 of 14

23 Aug 26

Race 10

O Thornley

28 days

28th up

4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

14/14

Kotare Argent

MR:2-01.8

58.0

8.1L

13th otr,6-bk bell,failed to run on

10 of 12

26 Jul 26

Race 6

W House

77 days

27th up

3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/9

Mynameisjack

MR:2-00.2

59.4

7.7L

5th inr,off,1x1,prkd bell,outkicked

4 of 11

10 May 26

Race 7

W House

7 days

26th up

3YO+, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

8/6

Bettor Than Lizzy

MR:1-58.8

59.0

3.5L

7th inr,4-bk,off,held up,tidy late

SHEZABETTORGIRL - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

7 of 12

03 May 26

Race 11

W House

7 days

25th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

9/8

Better Be Quick

MR:1-58.0

58.2

7.2L

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 700,no pick-up

SHEZABETTORGIRL - raced wide with cover from the 700m.

8 of 11

26 Apr 26

Race 8

W House

16 days

24th up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/6

Mattie Nevin

MR:1-59.6

59.8

4.6L

10th otr,5-bk,bttld closer thru mid

10 of 13

10 Apr 26

Race 5

S Thornley

14 days

23rd up

3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/11

Cinderella Franco

MR:1-56.3

57.6

39L

3bk inr,urged 600,faded back

SHEZABETTORGIRL - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

6 of 9

27 Mar 26

Race 10

W House

7 days

22nd up

3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Take The Miki

MR:1-58.9

55.9

5.8L

3bk inr,held up,off,steady on inr

4 of 9

20 Mar 26

Race 5

W House

36 days

21st up

4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Zarlini

MR:1-58.2

57.2

8th,5bk inr 1300,held up tn,good

5 of 7

12 Feb 26

Manawatu

Race 4

K Coppins

2 days

20th up

R43 to R55 MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

5/5

Melton Mogul

MR:2-00.8

57.3

2.3L

1x1,shffld,rear gap 400,tidy in mid

722401

Franco Elvis

R42

Front

Ben Hope

Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Eden Franco(by Christian Cullen)
Owner:: P Barnes
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Comment:: Took advantage of soft trip to score last week. This is harder; minors best.

Starts 47

Wins 3

Seconds 7

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $47,446

Winning Stakes $18,700

Win Dividend $0.26

Place Dividend $0.90

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	32	1	8	All Weather Slushy	4	0	1
Grass	15	2	6	Grass Wet	4	2	1
Course	5	1	1	Distance	5	0	1
Favourite	6	2	2	2nd Favourite	13	1	4
Mobile	30	2	6	Standing	17	1	8
Left	47	3	14	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	1	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
	06/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-30.1
	10/26 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2300m (1) head 3-00.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12

04 Oct 26

Race 2

B Hope

14 days

10th up

3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

2/2

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-05.9

62.6

Gun run mrks,off,pounced,just held

10 of 14

20 Sep 26

Race 8

B Hope

21 days

9th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

4/2

Franco Humbie

MR:2-04.2

63.6

6.7L

Prkd,ld,trld 950,held up,btltd away

4 of 14

30 Aug 26

Race 10

B Hope

7 days

8th up

3YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

3/3

Suspicious Captain

MR:1-57.2

58.1

4.3L

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1100,held up,fght mid

FRANCO ELVIS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

2 of 14

23 Aug 26

Race 10

B Hope

14 days

7th up

4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

6/7

Kotare Argent

MR:2-01.8

58.0

0.5L

Nice trip otr,off top,strong effort

2 of 11

09 Aug 26

Race 9

B Hope

14 days

6th up

4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

10/10

Ocean Of Tears

MR:2-00.7

55.4

3.2L

Brk,3-bk mrks,chased strongly pegs

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground.

7 of 12

26 Jul 26

Race 6

B Hope

7 days

5th up

3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/8

Mynameisjack

MR:2-00.2

59.4

4.5L

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 350,steady

6 of 12

19 Jul 26

Race 4

B Hope

14 days

4th up

3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand

2000m

Good

7/8

Brandi Snapp

MR:2-02.2

58.2

3.2L

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

8 of 10

05 Jul 26

Race 1

J Brownlee

7 days

3rd up

4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D

1980m

Fast

8/7

Putere Boy

MR:1-58.8

59.5

8.6L

Wd cvr,posted,wd cvr 950,no pick-up

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide throughout. Hampered near the 450m.

1 of 13

28 Jun 26

Race 9

B Hope

28 days

2nd up

4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Miracle Memphis

MR:2-01.9

59.6

3-bk mrks to trn,got split,best inr

3 of 13

31 May 26

Race 2

B Hope

152 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

7/6

Okiwi Bay

MR:1-58.0

58.5

1.2L

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,off,closed stoutly

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early.

323480

Commander Ben

R41

Front

Hayden Douglas(J)

Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston

Breeding:: 6 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 5h(Bettor's Delight), Franco Sublime 3g(Lazarus)]
Owner:: Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Should relish the return here after mixed Add efforts. Can offer spice to combos

Starts 106

Wins 9

Seconds 11

Thirds 14

Lifetime Stakes $167,331

Winning Stakes $75,460

Win Dividend $0.56

Place Dividend $0.80

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	88	7	18	All Weather Slushy	4	0	2
Grass	18	2	7	Grass Wet	5	0	3
Course	6	1	2	Distance	4	0	3
Favourite	11	5	6	2nd Favourite	13	1	7
Mobile	57	4	14	Standing	49	5	11
Left	106	9	25	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-58
	05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-23.8
	10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE 1900m (4) 1/2 length 2-20.6
	01/24 Banks Pen R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.1
	01/24 Methven R49 to R55 PACE 2400m (2) nose 3-06.1
	06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R71 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) neck 3-17.9
	07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5) 1/2 neck 3-17.2
	01/25 Roxburgh R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-25
	05/26 Timaru R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-19.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 11

02 Oct 26

Race 6

H Douglas

14 days

35th up

3YO+ R42 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

10/10

Quinn

MR:2-00.5

57.9

17L

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,flat tn,faded back

COMMANDER BEN - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

8 of 11

18 Sep 26

Race 10

H Douglas

7 days

34th up

3YO+ R41 to R48 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Crusher Lou

MR:2-00.9

58.1

2.6L

Gate spd,prkd,1x1,off tn,honest

COMMANDER BEN - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner. Over-raced middle stages.

4 of 10

11 Sep 26

Race 6

H Douglas

7 days

33rd up

3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

4/4

Playing With Stars

MR:2-03.3

59.8

0.3L

Brk,8th,3bk otr,handy in mid

COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3 of 9

04 Sep 26

Race 12

H Douglas

7 days

32nd up

3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/3

Cheer The Captain

MR:1-59.6

57.2

0.7L

Gate spd,ld,trld,held up,tidy inr

2 of 14

28 Aug 26

Race 9

H Douglas

7 days

31st up

3YO+ R41 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

11/10

Coba Charged

MR:2-01.1

57.1

1.6L

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,off tn,solid mid

COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.

3 of 12

21 Aug 26

Race 11

H Douglas

7 days

30th up

3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/6

My Wingman

MR:1-59.4

57.2

1.4L

Gate spd,ld 1600-tn,fght,hdd,fght

COMMANDER BEN - Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which Driver H Douglas used his whip in the run home.

5 of 8

14 Aug 26

Race 10

H Douglas

7 days

29th up

3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/7

Irish Dream

MR:1-55.9

57.4

5.2L

Gate spd,prkd,keen,brf lead,wiltd

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages.

8 of 12

07 Aug 26

Race 4

J Morrison

14 days

28th up

R45 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

9/9

Coba Charged

MR:2-01.9

56.2

3.1L

Brk,3bk inr,off tn,steady in mid

COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.

12 of 13

24 Jul 26

Race 8

H Douglas

7 days

27th up

4YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

11/10

Tact Teva

MR:1-55.6

57.9

20L

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 500,tiring tn

COMMANDER BEN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

8 of 10

17 Jul 26

Race 7

H Douglas

5 days

26th up

R41 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Good

9/9

Bryce's Meddle

MR:2-00.8

56.7

3.4L

3-4bk inr,tight tn,tidy,held up inr

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages. Held up in the middle stages of the run home.

880X08

Pioneer

R44

Front

Carl Markham

Kevin McRae, Rakaia

Breeding:: 5 b g Sportswriter-Melt Down(by Betterthancheddar)
Owners:: K G McRae, C I Ridgen
Breeder:: K G McRae, Mrs I M Phillips
Comment:: Sound a week ago from similar marble. Outside place hope with favours here.

Starts 43

Wins 5

Seconds 3

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $57,844

Winning Stakes $35,475

Win Dividend $1.12

Place Dividend $0.73

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	31	2	2	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	12	3	2	Grass Wet	4	1	1
Course	5	1	2	Distance	1	0	0
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	37	5	2	Standing	6	0	2
Left	43	5	4	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	4	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/24 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-17
	02/25 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-39.1
	02/25 Hororata R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (9) head 2-59.1
	07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) head 2-26.3
	03/26 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 length 2-30.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 12

04 Oct 26

Race 12

J Morrison

16 days

2nd up

3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

12/12

I'm Rockin

MR:2-05.2

59.3

5.3L

8th inr,5-bk 2100,off,sound in mid

11 of 11

18 Sep 26

Race 10

J Morrison

140 days

1st up

3YO+ R41 to R48 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

11/11

Crusher Lou

MR:2-00.9

58.1

17L

Soon 4bk inr,askd tn,no threat inr

PIONEER - lay inwards when weakening final bend and struck a track marker.

7 of 7

08 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 5

J Morrison

FFA MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

Cherish Me

MR:2-03.4

58.1

10 of 10

01 May 26

Race 9

J Morrison

7 days

29th up

3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

10/10

Trump Card

MR:2-02.2

57.8

9.1L

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,no kick

8 of 9

24 Apr 26

Race 5

J Morrison

7 days

28th up

3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Sacetas

MR:1-56.7

55.4

17L

Eased,4bk inr 1400,buried tn,pluggd

PIONEER - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

8 of 9

17 Apr 26

Race 5

J Morrison

26 days

27th up

3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

9/8

Take The Miki

MR:1-58.9

56.9

13L

Trld the trip,flat tn,no kick inr

PIONEER - weakened final bend and lay in striking track markers hampering trailing runners.

14 of 14

22 Mar 26

Race 10

L O'Reilly

7 days

26th up

4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

13/13

Iron Brigade

MR:2-02.9

57.0

141L

Blew the start badly,out of action

PIONEER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

1 of 13

15 Mar 26

Race 8

J Morrison

11 days

25th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

8/5

Brookies Player

MR:2-00.9

60.2

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,punishing fin

PIONEER - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised today's race was a drop back in grade from previous starts and the gelding had received an economical run throughout.

7 of 10

04 Mar 26

Race 7

J Morrison

19 days

24th up

R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

8/8

Elektra King

MR:1-55.7

56.1

3.4L

Trail,3pegs,out trn,steady

PIONEER - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

8 of 10

13 Feb 26

Race 3

L O'Reilly

12 days

23rd up

4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Scotlynn Crunch

MR:1-57.9

57.2

2.9L

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,waitd,ok inr

844X45

Jukebox Gypsy

R43

10 (2nd row)

Front

Sarah O'Reilly

Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 5 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
Movement:: Domiciled at Rakaia with Leo O'Reilly
Comment:: Copped a nasty check when looking to close hard last week. Threat with daylight.

Starts 56

Wins 3

Seconds 10

Thirds 12

Lifetime Stakes $76,486

Winning Stakes $20,625

Win Dividend $0.21

Place Dividend $0.90

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	43	2	18	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	13	1	4	Grass Wet	5	1	1
Course	3	1	1	Distance	7	0	5
Favourite	8	1	4	2nd Favourite	13	2	6
Mobile	56	3	22	Standing	0	0	0
Left	56	3	22	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	0	Fresh30	1	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
	04/26 Methven 5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 2300m (14) 1/2 head 2-57.1
	04/26 Cheviot 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (12) 1/2 length 3-13.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12

04 Oct 26

Race 12

S O'Reilly

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

10/8

I'm Rockin

MR:2-05.2

59.3

6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd cvr,chkd,useful

JUKEBOX GYPSY - checked by a breaking runner leaving the final bend losing ground.

4 of 13

20 Sep 26

Race 11

G O'Reilly

128 days

1st up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

4/5

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-01.5

61.4

4.6L

Trld out,3-bk 1200,fght solidly inr

3 of 7

08 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 5

J Joyce

FFA MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

Cherish Me

MR:2-03.4

58.1

4 of 14

15 May 26

Race 3

S O'Reilly

7 days

43rd up

5YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

2/2

Betterwithbling

MR:2-00.0

57.6

7.4L

Eased,9bk otr,3wd cvr,strong wdst

JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide with cover from the 1300m.

4 of 10

08 May 26

Race 9

S O'Reilly

7 days

42nd up

3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/7

Crusher Lou

MR:1-58.2

57.5

2.8L

4th,prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,2nd wind

8 of 10

01 May 26

Race 9

S O'Reilly

12 days

41st up

3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

5/5

Trump Card

MR:2-02.2

57.8

7.7L

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn-150,steady

JUKEBOX GYPSY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1 of 14

19 Apr 26

Race 11

S O'Reilly

7 days

40th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

1/1

Style Council

MR:1-59.9

59.2

11th otr,wd 1000,prkd 400,too tough

JUKEBOX GYPSY - over-raced middle stages.

1 of 14

12 Apr 26

Race 11

S O'Reilly

8 days

39th up

5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

2/2

Breeny's Conqueror

MR:2-03.8

60.3

5-bk mrks,off 400,punishing late wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 14

04 Apr 26

Race 3

S O'Reilly

10 days

38th up

4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

1/1

Playing With Stars

MR:1-58.3

59.2

2.5L

Gate spd,trld,waitd,thru,good inr

3 of 8

25 Mar 26

Race 8

S O'Reilly

5 days

37th up

4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Sugar Babe

MR:1-56.5

56.2

0.2L

Trld,3-bk 1300,thru,bold bid mrks

11X09

Ninth Wave Arden

R43

11 (2nd row)

Front

John Dunn

Michael Purdon & Alison Ward, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-Ardenart(by Artsplace) [Arden Seascape 4m(Downbytheseaside), Arden's Ideal 6g(American Ideal), Designer Arden 13h(Rocknroll Hanover), Liberal Arden 11g(Sir Lincoln), Rockahula Arden 15m(Rocknroll Hanover), Stellar Arden 8m(Bettor's Delight), You Can Fly Arden 9m(Panspacificflight)]
Owner:: The Ninth Wave Syndicate
Breeder:: J R Stiven
Comment:: Didn't quit after working hard last week. Would pay to throw into combos today.

Starts 4

Wins 2

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $12,555

Winning Stakes $12,100

Win Dividend $1.38

Place Dividend $0.80

	Starts	Wins		Starts	Wins
All Weather	3	2	All Weather Slushy	1	1
Grass	1	0	Grass Wet	1	0
Course	1	0	Distance	0	0
Favourite	2	2	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	4	2	Standing	0	0
Left	4	2	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/26 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (3) neck 2-32.5
	01/26 Oamaru 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) nose 2-28.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 12

04 Oct 26

Race 12

John Dunn

21 days

2nd up

3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

9/10

I'm Rockin

MR:2-05.2

59.3

5.4L

10th otr,wd 1300,prkd,chall,outfin

5 of 5

24 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

S Ottley

R37 to R45 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Allets

MR:2-07.3

57.4

12 of 14

13 Sep 26

Race 7

John Dunn

235 days

1st up

3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

9/9

Marble Arch

MR:1-57.4

55.8

8.8L

Wide,bk otr,last,always rear

NINTH WAVE ARDEN - raced wide early.

6 of 7

02 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 6

B Orange

R39 to R52 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Ebony Arden

MR:2-00.8

56.4

8 of 10

19 Aug 26

TRIAL

Race 4

S Ottley

R37 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Spicey Lou

MR:1-58.9

56.4

9 of 10

01 Jul 26

TRIAL

Race 5

J Cox

R38 to R73 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Wheels Of Fortune

MR:1-57.7

57.8

5 of 6

17 Jun 26

TRIAL

Race 1

H Cullen

R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Easy

Razor Horizon

MR:2-04.2

58.6

1 of 10

21 Jan 26

Race 10

B Orange

20 days

2nd up

3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Easy

1/2

Treasure Cove

MR:1-59.5

56.6

Soon 3pegs,off,angld trn,kept comn

1 of 11

01 Jan 26

Race 3

B Orange

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2000m

Slushy

1/2

Stumpy Blackler

MR:2-02.6

60.4

3-bk otr,wd,prkd 1300,chal 600,game

NINTH WAVE ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards throughout the run home having to be corrected on several occasions.

7 of 8

23 Dec 25

TRIAL

Race 5

H Cullen

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Hawk Touie Louie

MR:2-03.8

58.8

511953

Kotare Argent

R43

12 (2nd row)

Front

Sam Thornley

Ross Houghton, West Melton

Breeding:: 4 b g Captain Crunch-Kotare Auriel(by Bettor's Delight)
Owner:: Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
Breeder:: Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
Comment:: Tried hard 7 days ago earning first grass cheque. Follows the right horse; E/W.

Starts 11

Wins 2

Seconds 1

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $17,378

Winning Stakes $11,000

Win Dividend $0.57

Place Dividend $1.14

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	9	2	2	All Weather Slushy	3	2
Grass	2	0	1	Grass Wet	1	1
Course	1	0	1	Distance	0	0
Favourite	3	2	0	2nd Favourite	1	0
Mobile	11	2	3	Standing	0	0
Left	11	2	3	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/26 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.3
	08/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1/2 length 2-31.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 12

04 Oct 26

Race 12

S Thornley

14 days

6th up

3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

7/7

I'm Rockin

MR:2-05.2

59.3

2.9L

5th otr,prkd,cvr 1550,3-bk,wd,stout

5 of 13

20 Sep 26

Race 11

S Thornley

16 days

5th up

4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1850m

Good

10/12

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-01.5

61.4

Eased,wd rear 625m,wdr,bttld well

9 of 9

04 Sep 26

Race 12

John Dunn

12 days

4th up

3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

8/8

Cheer The Captain

MR:1-59.6

57.2

7.4L

Gate spd,ld 1700,joind,hdd tn,fdd

1 of 14

23 Aug 26

Race 10

S Thornley

28 days

3rd up

4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

1/1

Franco Elvis

MR:2-01.8

58.0

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best inr

1 of 9

26 Jul 26

Race 4

S Thornley

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

1/1

El Draego

MR:2-00.5

59.0

Ld,trld 1700,off top,pounced,too gd

5 of 9

19 Jul 26

Race 3

S Thornley

373 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/1

Ultimate Dreamer

MR:2-03.0

59.3

0.9L

Sped to ld,set terms,swamped 100m

8 of 9

11 Jul 25

Race 2

John Dunn

7 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

7/7

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-03.5

57.3

18L

Up,1x1,prkd 2000-tn,felt pinch str

KOTARE ARGENT - lay inwards on several occasions during the running. Raced greenly final bend and was awkwardly placed to the inside of SMOKING ASHES near the 300m.

3 of 9

04 Jul 25

Race 3

John Dunn

14 days

4th up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

5/5

Berrettini

MR:1-59.7

57.9

4.6L

Gate spd,up,ld 1500,fght,bestd 150

5 of 10

20 Jun 25

Race 4

T Williams

14 days

3rd up

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Ohoka Cobra

MR:1-59.7

57.8

5.7L

3wd,prkd 1350,loomd tn,fght,fdd

KOTARE ARGENT - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had not been suited by having to race in the parked position after racing wide in the early stages.

2 of 7

06 Jun 25

Race 4

B Orange

7 days

2nd up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

4/4

One Eye Bandit

MR:1-58.9

56.9

1.8L

6th,prkd 1250,up,brave bid mid

KOTARE ARGENT - connections advised on 19 June the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing.

8318X5

Topaz

R45

13 (2nd row)

Front

Kimberly Butt

John McDermott, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 7 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 6m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 9m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Breeder:: Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:: Useful resumption last week but will need to work from this alley. 1st4 fringes.

Starts 102

Wins 11

Seconds 7

Thirds 14

Lifetime Stakes $135,003

Winning Stakes $73,700

Win Dividend $1.12

Place Dividend $1.00

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	67	7	13	All Weather Slushy	4	1	1
Grass	35	4	8	Grass Wet	12	1	1
Course	14	0	2	Distance	7	1	0
Favourite	12	4	1	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	70	7	15	Standing	32	4	6
Left	102	11	21	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	0	Fresh30	3	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS PACE 2170m (8) 1 length 2-54.5
	02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.8
	03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 length 2-23.6
	01/24 Banks Pen Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-47.7
	02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.9
	12/24 Geraldine 4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-10.2
	02/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-03.4
	03/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (2) 1/2 neck 3-13.7
	05/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3/4 length 2-56.9
	01/26 Rangiora R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. P 2000m (1) head 2-31.1
	05/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-28.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 11

04 Oct 26

Race 7

R Close

126 days

1st up

3YO+ R41 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Dead

10/10

Semba

MR:2-08.4

57.8

7.3L

3rd inr,4-bk 2000,left 5th tn,solid

4 of 5

08 Sep 26

TRIAL

Race 10

K Butt

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

Marketplace

MR:2-05.5

56.8

8 of 8

31 May 26

Race 8

W House

18 days

25th up

R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

8/8

Spirit Downunder

MR:2-01.6

55.1

5.5L

Ld out,trld 2000,unable to quicken

1 of 9

13 May 26

Race 1

B Wilmott

10 days

24th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

1/2

Loveyourmother

MR:2-00.9

59.5

8th otr,wd cvr 650,wdr tn,too sharp

3 of 10

03 May 26

Race 9

S Thornley

7 days

23rd up

4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

5/5

Foliejon Star

MR:2-03.5

57.4

4.6L

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,closed well

8 of 11

26 Apr 26

Race 10

R Close

2 days

22nd up

3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/5

Justa Rippa

MR:1-58.6

60.6

21L

8th otr,wd 1450,prkd,flat 500m out

3 of 11

24 Apr 26

Race 7

W House

5 days

21st up

4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

6/7

Moonlite Blood

MR:1-59.6

56.4

5.6L

1x1-3bk otr,off 3wd cvr tn,tidy mid

5 of 13

19 Apr 26

Race 10

R Close

7 days

20th up

4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

8/11

The Coalman

MR:2-00.1

57.2

7.5L

Ld out,5-bk 1550,held up,off,ran on

TOPAZ - raced in restricted room and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

8 of 12

12 Apr 26

Race 9

S O'Reilly

6 days

19th up

4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D

2300m

Dead

3/2

Bettor Go Vinnie

MR:2-03.3

58.6

6.4L

8th otr,4-bk 1200,whacked away mid

4 of 14

06 Apr 26

Race 9

R Close

2 days

18th up

3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand

2170m

Dead

9/5

Crimson Tide

MR:2-05.0

59.1

2.4L

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,tidy effort mid

370773

Queen Of Swords

R45

14 (2nd row)

Front

Wilson House(J)

Michael House, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 5 b m Bettor's Delight-Queen Camille(by Christian Cullen) [Apollo Thirteen 16h(Bettor's Delight), Henry Hubert 11g(Bettor's Delight), Je T'Aime 8m(Bettor's Delight), Kolovos 10g(Bettor's Delight), Lambros 12g(Bettor's Delight), Rakero's Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: A L Fitzgerald, Jordash Breeding Trust
Breeder:: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:: Bold effort to snare 3rd, 16 Sept. Requires a nice tow into this from her alley.

Starts 23

Wins 3

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $57,171

Winning Stakes $31,875

Win Dividend $0.43

Place Dividend $0.40

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	21	3	4	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	2	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	5	1	1
Favourite	1	0	1	2nd Favourite	7	3	2
Mobile	21	3	4	Standing	2	0	0
Left	22	3	3	Right	1	0	1
Fresh90	3	1	1	Fresh30	4	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/24 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 1-58.8
	03/24 NZ Metro 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 3/4 length 2-29.5
	04/24 NZ Metro 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 7

16 Sep 26

Race 8

M House

73 days

15th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/2

Kotare Kelso

MR:2-05.0

59.5

1.5L

6th otr,1x1 bell,off,ran on stoutly

7 of 10

05 Jul 26

Race 3

A White

16 days

14th up

4YO+ R40 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D

1980m

Fast

8/8

Lonnekers

MR:2-00.9

58.1

1.9L

5th otr,3-bk 1500,wd tn,closed well

QUEEN OF SWORDS - driver A White advised a sulky tyre punctured rounding the final bend.

7 of 12

19 Jun 26

Race 8

A Fitzgerald

5 days

13th up

4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand

2000m

Good

10/10

Tempo Warrior

MR:1-58.1

57.3

5.9L

9th,4bk inr 1200,off,held up,tight

QUEEN OF SWORDS - awkwardly placed close to the back of THE COALMAN leaving the 400m resulting in the mare being held up for a distance. Held up again late in the run home. Driver A Fitzgerald was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

12 of 13

14 Jun 26

Race 7

A Fitzgerald

87 days

12th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

13/12

Tee Ball

MR:2-03.0

56.9

11th inr,6-bk bell,held up,plggd on

7 of 7

19 Mar 26

Wyndham

Race 7

B Williamson

15 days

11th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

7/7

Chicago Sky

MR:1-55.9

57.1

4.3L

Last,angld turn,only batld

3 of 10

04 Mar 26

Race 7

A Fitzgerald

27 days

10th up

R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

5/5

Elektra King

MR:1-55.7

56.1

Gt spd,led,soon trail,honest chase

4 of 11

05 Feb 26

Race 3

G Smith

13 days

9th up

3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/5

Scotlynn Crunch

MR:1-58.3

57.4

4bk otr,3wd cvr 400,got going wd

4 of 6

23 Jan 26

Race 7

G Smith

12 days

8th up

4YO+ Mares Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

5/5

Debbie Lincoln

MR:1-58.5

56.3

5.4L

5th,to 3bk inr 450,off tn,steady

4 of 9

11 Jan 26

Nelson HRC

Race 11

G Smith

2 days

7th up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

6/6

Captain Tyron

MR:1-52.7

55.9

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,imprvd wd

A false start was declared when the number on QUEEN OF SWORDS detached in the score up with trainer A Fitzgerald deemed not to be at fault.

7 of 9

09 Jan 26

Nelson HRC

Race 9