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Methven Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: GUMBOOT FRIDAY RACE DAY (Day 1)
Last updated 31/10/2024 at 16:01 pm
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

LIQUORLAND TINWALD MOBILE PACE

$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1609m

 

For R35 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Hes Santas Excuse: RD-Off, Razors Edge: RD-On, BL-On    Legend
1
X09808
  R35
1
Front
Ricky May
Joseph Gray, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g Sportswriter-Bella Arden(by Elsu) [Bella Veloce 9g(Betterthancheddar), Bellissimo Acquisto 5g(Buy Kiwi Made)]
Owners:
J M Gray, D O'Neill, M Tahi, Mrs D Tahi
Breeder:
H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, Equine Investments Ltd
Comment:
Down on his best & yet to fire here on course. Would need to improve to feature.
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 2
Seconds 6
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $33,303
Winning Stakes $12,100
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3416All Weather Slushy201
Grass1413Grass Wet401
Course600Distance300
Favourite5112nd Favourite501
Mobile500Standing4329
Left4829Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30802

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (5) 1/2 length 3-23.2
 03/23 Banks Pen Up to R40 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 3/4 lengths 2-52

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 11
16 Oct 24
Race  3
R Close
17 days
5th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
10
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
Race  7
A Cameron
77 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
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
1
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
3
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
12
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
2
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.
  
2
766060
  R35
2
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
Colours
Starts 60
Wins 6
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $54,790
Winning Stakes $36,575
Win Dividend $0.61
Place Dividend $0.48
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4354All Weather Slushy200
Grass1711Grass Wet610
Course300Distance300
Favourite7212nd Favourite711
Mobile2531Standing3534
Left6065Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30812

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
1/1
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
1
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
3
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
8
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
9
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
Race  6
R Harrison
14 days
30th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Easy
5
4/4
Playing With Stars
MR:2-04.3
57.2
15L
Bk otr,3w train,postd 600,batld
  
3
90X07X
  R35
3
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
Colours
Starts 71
Wins 3
Seconds 10
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $48,613
Winning Stakes $13,475
Win Dividend $0.30
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather51212All Weather Slushy302
Grass2016Grass Wet713
Course402Distance310
Favourite6032nd Favourite911
Mobile71318Standing000
Left71318Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
TRIAL
Race  3
R May
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
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
2
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
9
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
15
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
6
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
11
9/9
Lizzie Richter
MR:2-00.9
59.1
12L
3bk otr,sent 3wd 500,honest mid
  
4
699865
  R35
4
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
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $18,462
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.11
Place Dividend $0.18
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4103All Weather Slushy100
Grass710Grass Wet100
Course300Distance700
Favourite2012nd Favourite000
Mobile4813Standing000
Left4813Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
2
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
3
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
2
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
U2
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
U1
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
Race  1
A Beecroft
28 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
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.
  
5
908847
  R35
5
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.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $20,670
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.50
Place Dividend $0.48
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2213All Weather Slushy000
Grass500Grass Wet100
Course000Distance200
Favourite2002nd Favourite100
Mobile2413Standing300
Left2713Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
5
7/7
Wriggles Rufus
MR:1-59.6
57.8
4L
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
1
9/9
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.0
57.6
2L
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
2
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
3
Woodbine Rocks
MR:2-05.4
55.7
 
8 of 13
15 Sep 24
Race  4
P Davis
14 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
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
7/7
Penny Weight
MR:1-57.2
57.0
9L
Wd,eased,6-5bk inr,1-paced mid
KINK - raced wide early.
  
6
59X773
  R35
6
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.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $13,503
Winning Stakes $4,950
Win Dividend $0.15
Place Dividend $0.47
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1401All Weather Slushy000
Grass1811Grass Wet611
Course301Distance400
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile3012Standing200
Left3212Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
4
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
2
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
1
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
1
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
2
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
6
9/9
White Star Orlando
MR:2-00.6
57.7
4.5L
Eased,4bk inr,held up,off,imprvd
  
7
55309X
  R35
7
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
Colours
Starts 74
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $58,658
Winning Stakes $28,005
Win Dividend $1.23
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2603All Weather Slushy301
Grass48511Grass Wet1204
Course701Distance402
Favourite3122nd Favourite703
Mobile52411Standing2213
Left74514Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30503

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
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
10
8/7
Flyaway
MR:2-06.7
58.0
3L
6bk otr,off wdst tn,tried hard wd
3 of 13
24 Mar 24
Race  9
J Geddes
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
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
2
7/6
Fergalicious
MR:2-03.3
58.9
1.4L
Prkd,1x1,off tn,solid bid mid
5 of 11
10 Mar 24
Race  6
K Tomlinson
2 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R41 PACE INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
8
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
Race  8
K Tomlinson
40 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand
2000m
Good
8
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.
  
8
536094
  R35
8
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.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 1
Seconds 3
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $26,211
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.35
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3211All Weather Slushy200
Grass1907Grass Wet602
Course905Distance714
Favourite2002nd Favourite401
Mobile4218Standing900
Left5118Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30502

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
7
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
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
7
8/7
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-04.2
61.0
8L
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
5
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
9
3/3
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-02.7
61.1
2L
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
5
2/2
Penny Weight
MR:1-57.2
57.0
4.2L
Prkd,ld 1300,no peace,fght,peakd
  
9
5X7258
  R35
9
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.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $25,321
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $0.52
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2826All Weather Slushy000
Grass500Grass Wet100
Course100Distance200
Favourite3012nd Favourite110
Mobile2926Standing400
Left2816Right510
Fresh90711Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
8
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
10
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
5
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
Race  11
J R Dunn
203 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
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
TRIAL
Race  6
R Houghton
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 to MR5 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Arafura
MR:2-00.9
57.9
 
5 of 11
10 Mar 24
Race  7
R Houghton
2 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2450m
Good
10
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.
  
10
50X636
  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.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $19,891
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.18
Place Dividend $0.51
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1402All Weather Slushy000
Grass2113Grass Wet702
Course600Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite300
Mobile3215Standing300
Left3515Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
10
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
2
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
11
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
Race  7
J Morrison
14 days
15th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
5
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
7
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
5
7/7
Tanganyika
MR:2-03.3
60.3
6.4L
3-4wd,prkd,1x1 900,clr tn,pluggd
HARRY BELAFONTE - raced wide early.
  
11
007478
  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.
Colours
Starts 72
Wins 5
Seconds 2
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $49,885
Winning Stakes $25,850
Win Dividend $1.76
Place Dividend $1.18
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2713All Weather Slushy000
Grass4547Grass Wet1323
Course1211Distance1001
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile70510Standing200
Left72510Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
Race  8
K Tomlinson
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
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
8
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
9
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
8
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
11
8/9
Star Magic
MR:2-01.8
60.0
9L
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
7/7
Finders Keepers
MR:2-01.3
57.8
8.4L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,off,no punch
  
12
784579
  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.
Colours
Starts 68
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $23,962
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.20
Place Dividend $0.53
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4304All Weather Slushy400
Grass2511Grass Wet800
Course600Distance200
Favourite1002nd Favourite101
Mobile5415Standing1400
Left6815Right000
Fresh90602Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / 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
TRIAL
Race  3
F Baigent
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
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
7
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
1
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
8
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
1
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
S Thornley
7 days
21st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
10/10
Magician
MR:1-57.7
57.7
15L
Urgd,trld,3bk inr 800,held up,plain