Methven Trotting Club Inc

Race 3

R Close

17 days

5th up

Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

10/10

Major Performer

MR:2-01.4

59.5

6.2L

10-9th,5bk otr-inr,3bk tn,tight,ok

LET'S GO RINGO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver R Close reported the gelding had lay inwards throughout the race causing him difficulty.

10 of 11

29 Sep 24

Timaru

Race 7

A Cameron

77 days

4th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

11/10

Lamarli

MR:2-05.7

60.5

17L

4bk otr,detachd,6bk inr,off,plain

8 of 8

14 Jul 24

Race 1

J Buckland-Stevens

7 days

3rd up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

6/6

Foveaux Gambler

MR:2-00.3

57.3

17L

Soon trld,struggling 800,gone 400

LET'S GO RINGO - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

9 of 9

07 Jul 24

Race 5

M Williamson

28 days

2nd up

3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

9/9

Franco Messi

MR:2-03.0

59.1

9.9L

Brk,prkd 2300,1x1 1000,battld

LET'S GO RINGO - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

14 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 8

S Tomlinson

128 days

1st up

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

2600m

Fast

14/12

Sweethomealabama

MR:2-05.5

57.4

16L

5bk inr,6bk 800,buried tn,battled

7 of 9

02 Feb 24

Race 1

A Cameron

5 days

33rd up

R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

8/8

Midfrew Lucre

MR:2-01.6

58.3

9.5L

3-4bk inr,flat tyre,waited,battled

LET'S GO RINGO - hung inwards and struck track markers near the 1100m. Driver A Cameron reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1250m.

766060

Star Magic

R35

Front

John Dunn

Gavin Smith, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 br g He's Watching-Star Command(by In The Pocket) [Billies A Star 13h(American Ideal), Heroic Star 19g(Falcon Seelster), Patronus Star 7g(American Ideal), Perfect Circle 11m(Rocknroll Hanover)]
Owners:: G D Smith, Mrs D C McQuoid, M L McQuoid
Breeder:: M L McQuoid, Mrs D C McQuoid
Comment:: Taken back and stayed back when well supported last start. In this with his best

Starts 60

Wins 6

Seconds 1

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $54,790

Winning Stakes $36,575

Win Dividend $0.61

Place Dividend $0.48

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	43	5	4	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	17	1	1	Grass Wet	6	1	0
Course	3	0	0	Distance	3	0	0
Favourite	7	2	1	2nd Favourite	7	1	1
Mobile	25	3	1	Standing	35	3	4
Left	60	6	5	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	8	1	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 head 2-34.3
	09/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R41 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-33
	10/22 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.1
	10/22 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R60 DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 4 1/4 lengths 3-19.9
	02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 1/2 head 2-27.8
	06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-30

Race Starts (6 of 10)

12 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

J R Dunn

7 days

35th up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

6.2L

Eased,6bk inr,off,4bk otr,held up

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for not having the correct colours available. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

6 of 9

16 Oct 24

Race 8

G Smith

13 days

34th up

R37 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/4

Straight Flush

MR:2-00.4

58.2

2.3L

3-4bk inr,off,held up tn,honest mid

11 of 12

03 Oct 24

Race 12

G Smith

11 days

33rd up

3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

11/11

Salute

MR:1-58.9

60.2

6.7L

4-6bk otr,last tn,tried hard wdst

6 of 13

22 Sep 24

Race 6

H Sail

14 days

32nd up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

4/3

Moet Shard

MR:2-04.2

60.4

1.7L

Eased,5bk inr,held up,cheeky,tight

STAR MAGIC - had difficulty obtaining a clear run over the concluding stages. Driver H Sail advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence. Mr Sail added that one hopple shortener had failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

6 of 14

08 Sep 24

Race 9

G Smith

21 days

31st up

3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. PACE Stand

2400m

Good

8/4

Archie

MR:2-09.2

61.6

3.2L

4bk otr-inr,held up,useful up inr

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith advised Stewards the gelding has had a coffin joint treated since last racing. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home. Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7 of 9

18 Aug 24

Kurow

Race 6

R Harrison

14 days

30th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2600m

Easy

4/4

Playing With Stars

MR:2-04.3

57.2

15L

Bk otr,3w train,postd 600,batld

90X07X

Hes Santas Excuse

R35

Front

Robbie Close

John McDermott, Prebbleton

Breeding:: 6 br g Net Ten EOM-Whats Your Excuse(by Live Or Die) [Gettheexcusebookout 13g(Lis Mara), Mudslinger Monty 4g(Net Ten EOM), Thisexcusebetterbeit 9m(Bettor's Delight), Whata Excuse 12g(McArdle)]
Owner:: W A Frost
Breeder:: O Haines, Mrs I K Haines
Gear:: RD-Off
Comment:: Resuming here for new trainer. Has a tidy track record here. Pay to keep on-side

Starts 71

Wins 3

Seconds 10

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $48,613

Winning Stakes $13,475

Win Dividend $0.30

Place Dividend $0.80

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	51	2	12	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	20	1	6	Grass Wet	7	1	3
Course	4	0	2	Distance	3	1	0
Favourite	6	0	3	2nd Favourite	9	1	1
Mobile	71	3	18	Standing	0	0	0
Left	71	3	18	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/22 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) nose 1-57.6
	12/22 Forbury Pk R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-58.3
	04/23 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 head 3-18

Race Starts (6 of 11)

6 of 6

24 Sep 24

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 3

R May

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Song Sung Blue

MR:2-03.2

57.8

7 of 7

28 Jul 24

Race 1

W Frost

7 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/5

Knockshanbally

MR:2-02.2

59.0

12L

4-5bk inr,3bk otr,flat,inr,brk 150

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver W Frost was activating gear hampering an outside runner. Mr Frost was issued a warning for his lack of control at this stage. Broke early in the run home losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

11 of 11

21 Jul 24

Race 1

K Butt

196 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

8/9

Big Mama Morris

MR:1-59.4

59.7

61L

3wd,prkd,brk 1200,detachd after

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced in the early stages. Broke near the 1200m and shifted outwards hampering outside and trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver K Butt advised the horse had been striking its sulky wheels.

10 of 14

07 Jan 24

Race 5

K Butt

9 days

69th up

R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

11/10

Hey Tonight

MR:2-03.0

57.8

8.7L

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,felt pinch

9 of 14

29 Dec 23

Race 8

K Butt

8 days

68th up

3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Dead

9/8

Big Mama Morris

MR:2-03.9

59.1

14L

3wd,6bk otr,last otr tn,steady wd

7 of 14

21 Dec 23

Race 7

K Butt

8 days

67th up

3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

9/9

Lizzie Richter

MR:2-00.9

59.1

12L

3bk otr,sent 3wd 500,honest mid

699865

Prides Contessa

R35

Front

Olivia Thornley(J)

Alan Beecroft, Weedons

Breeding:: 6 b m Washington VC-Verasprideandglory(by Julius Caesar) [Prides Bellissima 8m(Washington VC)]
Owners:: A K Beecroft, J A Wederell, Miss J R Beecroft
Breeder:: A E Mitchell
Comment:: Starting to race with more purpose of late. Can continue to improve. First4 hope

Starts 48

Wins 1

Seconds 0

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $18,462

Winning Stakes $5,500

Win Dividend $0.11

Place Dividend $0.18

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	41	0	3	All Weather Slushy	1	0
Grass	7	1	0	Grass Wet	1	0
Course	3	0	0	Distance	7	0
Favourite	2	0	1	2nd Favourite	0	0
Mobile	48	1	3	Standing	0	0
Left	48	1	3	Right	0	0
Fresh90	2	0	0	Fresh30	6	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR47 MOB. PACE 2000m (U2) neck 2-38

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

O Thornley

7 days

42nd up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

11/11

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

3.8L

Soon 5bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

A false start was declared when PRIDES CONTESSA broke in the score up checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver O Thornley elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

6 of 10

16 Oct 24

Race 1

A Beecroft

7 days

41st up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Off The Edge

MR:2-00.3

60.0

4.7L

1x1,3bk otr 1100,flat tn,steady

8 of 10

09 Oct 24

Race 1

A Beecroft

17 days

40th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-00.3

59.0

5.5L

Easd,4bk inr,1x1,prkd 1200,askd,fdd

PRIDES CONTESSA - paced roughly shortly after the start.

9 of 12

22 Sep 24

Race 10

M Cations

14 days

39th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

12/12

Eastwood Dream

MR:2-02.3

60.7

5.3L

Eased,5bk inr 1000,waited,battld

PRIDES CONTESSA - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was a distance back from the unruly position at the start. Driver M Cations was issued a warning. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

9 of 10

08 Sep 24

Race 4

M Cations

14 days

38th up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

10/10

Sweet Spirit

MR:2-02.7

61.1

5.6L

7th,4bk inr 800,off,sound,held up

PRIDES CONTESSA - struck several track markers entering the first bend. Driver M Cations was issued a warning. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

6 of 7

25 Aug 24

Rangiora

Race 1

A Beecroft

28 days

37th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/7

Edge Of Reason

MR:1-58.4

57.0

10L

3wd,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch

PRIDES CONTESSA - driver A Beecroft was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted through the middle stages Mr Beecroft advised the mare had proved disappointing after being saved for one run last week and he had elected to race closer to the speed today however the mare had failed to finish the race off in a competitive manner. After hearing Mr Beecroft's explanation Stewards noted his explanation.

908847

Kink

R35

Front

Peter Davis

Margo Nyhan, West Melton

Breeding:: 5 br g Love You-Rondo(by Dr Ronerail) [Lola 9m(Monarchy), Set Me Free 7m(Peak), So Mystifying 4m(Father Patrick), You Really Got Me 8g(Love You)]
Owners:: Miss M A Nyhan, I'm A Believer Syndicate, Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, P W Gray, T J Warman
Breeder:: D R Lauren, Dr P J Gerard, S L McCaffrey
Comment:: No luck last start when left posted. Thin grass stats for track debut. For odds.

Starts 27

Wins 1

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $20,670

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $0.50

Place Dividend $0.48

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts
All Weather	22	1	3	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	5	0	0	Grass Wet	1
Course	0	0	0	Distance	2
Favourite	2	0	0	2nd Favourite	1
Mobile	24	1	3	Standing	3
Left	27	1	3	Right	0
Fresh90	1	0	0	Fresh30	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 3/4 length 2-27.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

7 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

P Davis

7 days

35th up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

Up,prkd 1700,no cvr,fght,bested

4 of 9

16 Oct 24

Race 5

P Davis

7 days

34th up

Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Gatecrasher

MR:2-00.0

57.6

3bk inr,off,tried hard inr-mid

8 of 9

09 Oct 24

Race 3

P Davis

19 days

33rd up

4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Courage Reactor

MR:2-01.9

60.7

5.2L

Soon 3bk inr,off mid tn,honest wd

3 of 3

01 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 8

P Davis

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Woodbine Rocks

MR:2-05.4

55.7

8 of 13

15 Sep 24

Oamaru

Race 4

P Davis

14 days

31st up

3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

12/11

Wavewatcher

MR:2-03.1

57.0

4.7L

Soon 3pegs,no room late

KINK - held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver P Davis reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

14 of 14

01 Sep 24

Race 8

P Davis

9 days

30th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

7/7

Penny Weight

MR:1-57.2

57.0

Wd,eased,6-5bk inr,1-paced mid

KINK - raced wide early.

59X773

The Highlander

R35

Front

Sheree Tomlinson

Bruce Negus, Burnham

Breeding:: 5 b g Highview Tommy-Take A Glance(by Live Or Die)
Owners:: R A Harneiss, J R Walker, Mrs K R Walker, Mrs J E Harneiss, Mrs N Hill
Breeder:: L J Mosely
Comment:: Nice return to form 23Oct & does possess a liking for the grass. Must consider.

Starts 32

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $13,503

Winning Stakes $4,950

Win Dividend $0.15

Place Dividend $0.47

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	0	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	18	1	1	Grass Wet	6	1	1
Course	3	0	1	Distance	4	0	0
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	30	1	2	Standing	2	0	0
Left	32	1	2	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
	04/23 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1850m (2) 3/4 length 2-26.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

S Tomlinson

7 days

3rd up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/8

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

0.7L

Gate spd,3bk inr to tn,imprvd inr

7 of 10

16 Oct 24

Race 1

J Buckland-Stevens

7 days

2nd up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/8

Off The Edge

MR:2-00.3

60.0

5.3L

Thru,trld-3bk inr,sound,held up

THE HIGHLANDER - placed in restricted room and raced over track markers near the 1500m. Held up throughout the run home.

7 of 10

09 Oct 24

Race 1

J Buckland-Stevens

191 days

1st up

4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-00.3

59.0

4.9L

Rough,5-6-5bk inr,3bk tn,tight,ok

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards and struck a track marker near the 1500m. Driver J Buckland-Stevens was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3 of 4

01 Oct 24

TRIAL

Race 5

J Buckland-Stevens

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Sofia Rose

MR:2-04.3

56.4

9 of 13

01 Apr 24

Race 7

S Thornley

5 days

15th up

3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

6/6

Vrilo

MR:2-02.2

58.9

5.2L

1x1,prkd,1x1 700,honest,peaked

5 of 10

27 Mar 24

Race 4

A Lethaby

7 days

14th up

R35 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

9/9

White Star Orlando

MR:2-00.6

57.7

4.5L

Eased,4bk inr,held up,off,imprvd

55309X

Razors Edge

R35

Front

James Geddes

James & Jim Geddes, Norwood

Breeding:: 9 br g Bettor's Delight-Truffle(by McArdle) [Braxton 12g(Stonebridge Regal), Buzkil 13m(Bettor's Delight), Lumberjack 8g(American Ideal), Takara Truffle 10m(American Ideal)]
Owners:: J B Geddes, Mrs J A Geddes
Breeder:: J B Geddes, Mrs J A Geddes
Gear:: RD-On, BL-On
Comment:: Likable type who is a must respect as 5x winner. Fitness the query. Market watch

Starts 74

Wins 5

Seconds 7

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $58,658

Winning Stakes $28,005

Win Dividend $1.23

Place Dividend $0.77

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	26	0	3	All Weather Slushy	3	0	1
Grass	48	5	11	Grass Wet	12	0	4
Course	7	0	1	Distance	4	0	2
Favourite	3	1	2	2nd Favourite	7	0	3
Mobile	52	4	11	Standing	22	1	3
Left	74	5	14	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	0	Fresh30	5	0	3

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/20 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (4) 1/2 length 2-23.5
	01/20 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R54 to R63 MOB. PACE 1850m (3) 3/4 length 2-19.5
	03/20 Westport R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 head 3-22.3
	01/22 Marlb HRC R44, R45 to R48 with cond. MOB. PACE 1850m (13) 1/2 head 2-15.7
	03/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (1) 1/2 neck 2-31.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

9 of 14

14 Apr 24

Race 4

J Geddes

13 days

9th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2300m

Dead

7/6

Amelia Rose

MR:2-07.7

63.9

10L

3wd,prkd 1500,brief look tn,wiltd

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.

10 of 14

01 Apr 24

Race 6

K Tomlinson

8 days

8th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D Stand

2170m

Good

8/7

Flyaway

MR:2-06.7

58.0

6bk otr,off wdst tn,tried hard wd

3 of 13

24 Mar 24

Waimate

Race 9

J Geddes

7 days

7th up

3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/4

Igetakickoutofyou

MR:2-10.2

63.0

0.3L

Wide,parkd,very brave in strgt

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early.

5 of 14

17 Mar 24

Race 7

O Thornley

7 days

6th up

4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

7/6

Fergalicious

MR:2-03.3

58.9

1.4L

Prkd,1x1,off tn,solid bid mid

5 of 11

10 Mar 24

Reefton

Race 6

K Tomlinson

2 days

5th up

4YO+ R35 to R41 PACE INV.D Stand

2500m

Good

5/5

Rapid Response

MR:2-13.8

59.2

2.1L

3bk otr,angld wd tn,handy mid-wd

RAZORS EDGE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

3 of 12

08 Mar 24

Westport

Race 8

K Tomlinson

40 days

4th up

4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand

2000m

Good

3/3

Don Juan

MR:2-07.3

64.0

0.4L

5th,trld-3bk inr,prkd,brave,ld,cght

RAZORS EDGE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

536094

Dulcinea

R35

Front

Kimberly Butt

Rob Davis, Greendale

Breeding:: 6 b m He's Watching-Happy Dreamer(by Son Of Afella) [Halo Bromac 16m(Falcon Seelster), Hasten Bromac 12g(American Ideal)]
Owners:: R G Davis, Mrs C I Davis, Tancred Holdings Limited
Breeder:: Bromac Lodge Limited
Comment:: Used her gate speed to advantage 23Oct. Top place record here. Don't dismiss.

Starts 51

Wins 1

Seconds 3

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $26,211

Winning Stakes $5,500

Win Dividend $0.35

Place Dividend $0.69

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	32	1	1	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	19	0	7	Grass Wet	6	0	2
Course	9	0	5	Distance	7	1	4
Favourite	2	0	0	2nd Favourite	4	0	1
Mobile	42	1	8	Standing	9	0	0
Left	51	1	8	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	0	Fresh30	5	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/24 Ashburton 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 MOB. PA 1700m (1) neck 2-04.9

Race Starts (6 of 12)

4 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

K Butt

7 days

27th up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

2.7L

Gate spd,3bk otr,3wd tn,stout mid

9 of 9

16 Oct 24

Race 5

K Butt

10 days

26th up

Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/8

Gatecrasher

MR:2-00.0

57.6

3.9L

Eased,4bk inr,off rear tn,pluggd

11 of 13

06 Oct 24

Race 5

G O'Reilly

14 days

25th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

8/7

Ruby's A Delight

MR:2-04.2

61.0

5bk otr,6bk 1300,wd rear tn,paddld

6 of 12

22 Sep 24

Race 10

G O'Reilly

14 days

24th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

4/4

Eastwood Dream

MR:2-02.3

60.7

3.5L

1x1-3bk otr,angld 3wd 300,sound wd

3 of 10

08 Sep 24

Race 4

G O'Reilly

7 days

23rd up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

3/3

Sweet Spirit

MR:2-02.7

61.1

10th,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,dashd wd

5 of 14

01 Sep 24

Race 8

G O'Reilly

16 days

22nd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Penny Weight

MR:1-57.2

57.0

4.2L

Prkd,ld 1300,no peace,fght,peakd

5X7258

Executive Banner

R35

Front

Ross Houghton

Ross Houghton, Swannanoa

Breeding:: 5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Corporate Banner(by Soky's Atom) [Caitlin Banner 19m(Washington VC), Christian Banner 16h(Christian Cullen), Mainland Banner 22m(Christian Cullen), Moore Than Happy 20g(Armbro Operative), Titan Banner 12g(Art Major), Tycoon Banner 3g(Art Major)]
Owners:: D M Moore, Mrs D J Moore, R L Houghton, R L Houghton, C Houghton
Breeder:: Banner Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: Been running on in latest outing. Another tough draw but worth consideration.

Starts 33

Wins 2

Seconds 5

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $25,321

Winning Stakes $11,000

Win Dividend $0.52

Place Dividend $1.02

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins
All Weather	28	2	6	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	5	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0
Course	1	0	0	Distance	2	0
Favourite	3	0	1	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	29	2	6	Standing	4	0
Left	28	1	6	Right	5	1
Fresh90	7	1	1	Fresh30	2	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-29.1
	04/22 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1/2 head 2-44.5

Race Starts (6 of 12)

8 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

R Houghton

7 days

4th up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/2

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

4.2L

Eased,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound wdst

5 of 9

16 Oct 24

Race 5

R Houghton

7 days

3rd up

Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Gatecrasher

MR:2-00.0

57.6

2.1L

3-4bk otr,hookd wdst tn,strong wdst

EXECUTIVE BANNER - paced roughly at various stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than minor swelling on the inside of the near hind canon bone.

2 of 11

09 Oct 24

Race 8

R Houghton

10 days

2nd up

Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/6

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-02.1

59.4

0.5L

4bk otr,5bk 1300,wd cvr tn,smart

EXECUTIVE BANNER - raced greenly on several occasions in the middle stages and rounding the final bend.

7 of 10

29 Sep 24

Timaru

Race 11

J R Dunn

203 days

1st up

3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

10/10

Wild Willow

MR:2-03.7

57.4

19L

Ld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,3bk tn,off,flat

EXECUTIVE BANNER - over-raced and hung outwards passing the 1150m.

6 of 7

18 Sep 24

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 6

R Houghton

NON-WINNERS MR50 to MR5 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Arafura

MR:2-00.9

57.9

5 of 11

10 Mar 24

Reefton

Race 7

R Houghton

2 days

3rd up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

2450m

Good

6/5

Raging Whitebait

MR:2-05.1

59.5

9.4L

3-5bk inr,off mid tn,honest inr

EXECUTIVE BANNER - lay outwards rounding the final bend placing an outside runner in restricted room. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer R Houghton revealed lameness in the off hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

50X636

Harry Belafonte

R35

10 (2nd row)

Front

Matthew Williamson

Dean Taylor, Ladbrooks

Breeding:: 5 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Macy Belle(by Riverboat King) [It Ain't The Money 11g(Lis Mara), Macy Blue Chip 13m(Santanna Blue Chip), When I See You 9g(Betterthancheddar), Will I Am 12g(Elsu)]
Owners:: Ms M Williams, Mrs K S Edmonds
Breeder:: M T C Chin
Comment:: Race didn't really pan out well for him 23Oct. Plenty of merit prior. Each-way.

Starts 35

Wins 1

Seconds 0

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $19,891

Winning Stakes $6,875

Win Dividend $0.18

Place Dividend $0.51

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	14	0	2	All Weather Slushy	0	0
Grass	21	1	3	Grass Wet	7	2
Course	6	0	0	Distance	2	0
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	3	0
Mobile	32	1	5	Standing	3	0
Left	35	1	5	Right	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR42 MOB. PACE 1950m (1) 3/4 length 2-30.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 12

23 Oct 24

Race 4

J Morrison

7 days

3rd up

Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/4

Wriggles Rufus

MR:1-59.6

57.8

3.9L

Thru,5bk otr,3wd 600,sound wd

3 of 9

16 Oct 24

Race 5

J Morrison

7 days

2nd up

Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Gatecrasher

MR:2-00.0

57.6

0.5L

Gate spd,trld,thru,earnest bid inr

6 of 11

09 Oct 24

Race 8

S Thornley

164 days

1st up

Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

8/10

Sophia Bromac

MR:2-02.1

59.4

3.3L

1x1,3bk otr 1300,3wd 500,fght,peakd

11 of 11

28 Apr 24

Rangiora

Race 7

J Morrison

14 days

15th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

6/6

Courage Reactor

MR:2-00.7

59.7

15L

Prkd,1x1,rough 400,weakened out

5 of 14

14 Apr 24

Race 7

J Morrison

13 days

14th up

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

2300m

Dead

12/12

Fergalicious

MR:2-07.6

61.6

6.7L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,held up,sound

10 of 14

01 Apr 24

Race 4

S O'Reilly

15 days

13th up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/7

Tanganyika

MR:2-03.3

60.3

6.4L

3-4wd,prkd,1x1 900,clr tn,pluggd

HARRY BELAFONTE - raced wide early.

007478

Hope For Love

R35

11 (2nd row)

Front

Kerryn Tomlinson(J)

Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson, West Melton

Breeding:: 6 b m Terror To Love-Fortunately(by Elsu) [Got Ya Now 4m(He's Watching)]
Owners:: K B Ford, G J Stokes, C B Ford
Breeder:: K B Ford, G J Stokes, C B Ford
Comment:: Form-line better than first glance suggests. Tricky draw but in this with luck.

Starts 72

Wins 5

Seconds 2

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $49,885

Winning Stakes $25,850

Win Dividend $1.76

Place Dividend $1.18

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	27	1	3	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	45	4	7	Grass Wet	13	2	3
Course	12	1	1	Distance	10	0	1
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	70	5	10	Standing	2	0	0
Left	72	5	10	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	0	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/21 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 3/4 length 2-36.4
	02/23 Waikouaiti R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 length 2-35.9
	04/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R41, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (1) 1/2 neck 3-03
	04/23 Geraldine 4YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 1850m (8) nose 2-30.8
	11/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (12) 3/4 length 3-20.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 13

13 Oct 24

Oamaru

Race 8

K Tomlinson

7 days

32nd up

3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

12/12

Betterthandiva

MR:2-00.2

59.7

3.6L

Soon 3pegs,hld up str,ok clear late

HOPE FOR LOVE - held up early stages of the run home.

7 of 13

06 Oct 24

Race 5

A Tomlinson

14 days

31st up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

10/8

Ruby's A Delight

MR:2-04.2

61.0

4.6L

6-7bk inr,thu mid rear tn,imprvd

4 of 12

22 Sep 24

Race 10

K Tomlinson

14 days

30th up

4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

7/7

Eastwood Dream

MR:2-02.3

60.7

2.3L

4-5bk otr,angld wd 300,smart wdst

7 of 10

08 Sep 24

Race 4

K Tomlinson

91 days

29th up

4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

5/5

Sweet Spirit

MR:2-02.7

61.1

4.1L

9th,5bk inr,waitd,cheeky inr 100

14 of 14

09 Jun 24

Race 11

K Tomlinson

7 days

28th up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/9

Star Magic

MR:2-01.8

60.0

5-6bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,1-paced wdst

HOPE FOR LOVE - over-raced on several occasions throughout.

10 of 12

02 Jun 24

Race 11

S Tomlinson

14 days

27th up

4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

7/7

Finders Keepers

MR:2-01.3

57.8

8.4L

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,off,no punch

784579

Bono Brown

R35

12 (2nd row)

Front

Sam Thornley(J)

Fiona Baigent, Templeton

Breeding:: 8 b g Bettor's Delight-Kacie's A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin) [Major Moneymaker 4g(Art Major)]
Owners:: Miss F M Baigent, R W Curtin Jnr
Breeder:: K J Austin
Comment:: Given quiet trial since form dropping in winter. Likely to need the outing.

Starts 68

Wins 1

Seconds 2

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $23,962

Winning Stakes $6,600

Win Dividend $0.20

Place Dividend $0.53

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Placings
All Weather	43	0	4	All Weather Slushy	4	0
Grass	25	1	1	Grass Wet	8	0
Course	6	0	0	Distance	2	0
Favourite	1	0	0	2nd Favourite	1	1
Mobile	54	1	5	Standing	14	0
Left	68	1	5	Right	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	2	Fresh30	2	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/24 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) head 2-40.2

Race Starts (6 of 11)

7 of 8

14 Oct 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 3

F Baigent

NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Hooroo

MR:2-03.8

58.3

9 of 11

04 Aug 24

Race 2

K Tomlinson

7 days

25th up

4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

11/11

Mouton Cadet

MR:2-00.5

59.3

13L

Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,bt slows

BONO BROWN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7 of 10

28 Jul 24

Race 8

R Harrison

7 days

24th up

3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/9

Sir Monty

MR:2-01.9

59.2

4.3L

3-4bk inr,held up,no pick-up inr

BONO BROWN - crowded by an outside runner and contacted a track marker rounding the final bend.

5 of 11

21 Jul 24

Race 1

S Thornley

7 days

23rd up

4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

10/11

Big Mama Morris

MR:1-59.4

59.7

3.2L

Eased,5-4-5bk inr,3bk tn,honest

BONO BROWN - paced roughly near the 1300m. Had to be steadied near the 1200m.

4 of 10

14 Jul 24

Race 9

S Thornley

7 days

22nd up

5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE

2600m

Easy

10/9

Vrilo

MR:2-04.5

58.4

1.4L

Trld the trip,waitd,imprvd in gaps

8 of 10

07 Jul 24

Race 4