Methven Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 12 April
Meeting: DRIVERS' CHALLENGE RACEDAY (DRIVERS' CHALLENGE RACEDAY)
Last updated 09/04/2026 at 16:28 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
OPUKE HOT POOLS (INVITED DRIVERS CHALLENGE) TROT
$11,000, 4YO & OLDER R42 TO R45 INV.DRV, 2400m
For R42 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are part of the Placemakers Ashburton - Matt Smith Construction Drivers' Challenge. For more information see Special Condition 7.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Axel Rose: BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Royal Aspirations-Mum Beat Lyall(by Earl) [Sigrid 7m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- M J Denton, Mrs C Denton, Miss L M McKay
- Breeder:
- M J Denton
- Comment:
- Improved a placing on her bold resumption and looks an obvious hope once again.

Starts
8
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$24,223
Winning Stakes
$14,850
Win Dividend
$1.15
Place Dividend
$1.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Left | 8 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (2) 3 1/2 lengths 2-37.1 | |
| 08/25 NZ Metro with cond. TROT 2600m (4) head 3-25.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
2/2
Luvavici
MR:2-06.2
59.1
1.1L
Wd,pshd to ld,trld 1600,strong mrks
W House
201 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Good
2/2
Dynasty
MR:1-58.7
58.9
4.6L
7th inr,4-bk,off 600,blkd,tidy late
S Dolan
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
KD Grins
MR:2-08.5
59.1
B Orange
R45 to R63 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-03.0
58.1
S Dolan
R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Dream Of You
MR:2-09.1
60.4
B Orange
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4/3
Brett's Mate
MR:2-03.9
57.9
0.4L
Ld,trld 2100,waitd,strong,missd
BIRDY - tangled away.
B Orange
28 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Tactical Bid
MR:2-03.4
60.8
3.4L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,cght 100
BIRDY - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
S Thornley
12 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5/2
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-07.1
58.7
Led,trld 1800,thru,job done inr
BIRDY - fractious prior to the start. Lay inwards leaving the final bend and struck a track marker when placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 250m. Continued to lay inwards in the run home.
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/1
Ruthless Emma
MR:2-06.3
59.9
Quickly to ld,set terms,kicked,easy
S Thornley
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
1/1
Lipstick
MR:2-07.2
61.1
3.2L
Brk,rear,8th otr,wd cvr,3bk,tidy wd
BIRDY - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Tactical Landing-Habibti Sadie(by Pegasus Spur) [Magic Dash 7g(Kadabra(USA)), Son Of The Cleaner 8g(Love You), Tactical Bid 5g(Tactical Landing)]
- Owners:
- TD Bagrie Limited, C B McPherson, Mrs S J McPherson, K G Woolley, J D Macey
- Breeder:
- Stallions Australasia (NZ) Limited
- Comment:
- Remained unbeaten gripping on here, 22 Mar. Up in grade but hat-trick possible.

Starts
2
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$14,300
Winning Stakes
$14,300
Win Dividend
$4.30
Place Dividend
$1.75
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 2 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/26 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 3/4 length 2-31.5 | |
| 03/26 Methven with cond. TROT 2400m (6) nose 3-13.2 |
Race Starts
John Dunn
23 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/3
Macho Man
MR:2-09.5
60.1
4th,prkd,ld 1700,dictated,just held
John Dunn
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Lap It Up
MR:2-03.1
61.6
3rd,3bk inr 800,off 300,flew mid
R Butt
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-16.8
61.2
B Orange
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-12.6
60.1
B Orange
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Alotoftrouble
MR:2-13.1
63.1
B Orange
Wk. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Turbo Tommy
MR:2-19.0
63.1
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Majestic Son-Harriet Hughes(by Sundon) [Bert Powell 17g(Earl), Five Wise Men 8g(Muscle Hill), Harriet Of Mot 14m(Monarchy), Muscles Galore 12g(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- Aimee Edmonds, Mrs Jenna A Dunn, Mrs D M Edmonds, Dr M D Taylor
- Breeder:
- Aimee Edmonds, Mrs J A Dunn, Mrs D M Edmonds
- Comment:
- Got it wrong at Mot with support in a fresh state. Can fill a minor with A-game.

Starts
14
Wins
3
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$31,813
Winning Stakes
$25,025
Win Dividend
$0.93
Place Dividend
$0.36
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 3 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Left | 14 | 3 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
227 days
1st up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
4/4
Luvavici
MR:2-06.2
59.1
3.8L
Brk,11th otr,wd rear 450,bttld clsr
FOUR WISE WOMEN - broke at the start losing ground.
John Dunn
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Donna's Boy
MR:2-07.8
58.9
T Williams
R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Petite Amour
MR:2-08.8
59.3
T Williams
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-05.0
58.3
1.2L
Up,led,trld 1800,thru,sound inr
R Harrison
21 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Slushy
5/7
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-04.5
60.5
11L
9-8-7th,3bk otr 1000,3wd,honest
FOUR WISE WOMEN - raced wide from the 600m. Lay outwards in the run home. Driver R Harrison was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/5
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.6
59.0
22L
Up,ld,brk 2450,5bk inr,battld at bk
FOUR WISE WOMEN - broke after 150m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Slushy
1/1
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.9
59.1
12L
Brk 1900,detachd,6bk otr tn,steady
IT'S SO EASY - locked stays with FOUR WISE WOMEN after 100m and when becoming detached, shifted ground abruptly making contact with an outside runner before breaking shortly after and losing ground.
T Williams
231 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
5/5
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-05.8
58.7
61L
Brk,detached,never cght up
FOUR WISE WOMEN - broke at the start losing all chance.
R Harrison
R35 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-08.9
58.9
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Majestic Son-Madison Jane(by Monarchy)
- Owner:
- Miss T P Duley
- Breeder:
- P M Williamson
- Comment:
- Continues to impress and form-line speaks for itself. Hard to contain; top pick.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$22,724
Winning Stakes
$12,375
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 6 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 18 | 2 | 5 |
| Left | 18 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
6 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
1.7L
8th,4bk otr,5bk inr,off,tight,bold
DIDN'T DI - held up final bend and until late in the run home.
T Duley
7 days
10th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Royalglow
MR:2-11.0
61.1
3rd inr,off,ld 2000,dictated,kicked
T Duley
4 days
9th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Blue Collar
MR:2-09.5
60.1
0.4L
7th inr,4-bk,off 400,blkd,flew late
DIDN'T DI - held up until late in the run home.
T Duley
10 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/2
Kowhai Sunburst
MR:2-06.4
58.3
0.2L
Slw,4th inr,4bk,off,held up,huge wd
DIDN'T DI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.
T Duley
2 days
7th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
4/4
Mithali
MR:2-11.2
59.9
7-6th,3bk otr,up,prkd 400,classiest
T Duley
69 days
6th up
Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3/1
Kawatiri Trev
MR:2-13.1
61.0
46L
Slow,6th,3bk otr 700,wdr tn & brk
DIDN'T DI - broke near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
R Close
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Chocolate Angus
MR:2-11.7
59.4
R Close
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-16.8
61.2
E Swain
13 days
5th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
12/12
Major Fear
MR:2-06.8
62.0
99L
Wide,brk 1900,detached
DIDN'T DI - raced wide early. Broke near the 1900m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
- Breeding:
- 8 br m Muscle Mass-Dorian Diva(by Monarchy)
- Owner:
- B J James
- Breeder:
- Est I L Monk
- Comment:
- Just battling since recording her 4th success and requiring more to figure today

Starts
101
Wins
11
Seconds
8
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$104,301
Winning Stakes
$59,950
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.78
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 52 | 4 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 49 | 7 | 9 | Grass Wet | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 8 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| Favourite | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 99 | 11 | 18 |
| Left | 101 | 11 | 18 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hope
8 days
12th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
9/8
Luvavici
MR:2-06.2
59.1
7.8L
10th otr,5-bk 1100,whacked away mid
G Thornley
23 days
11th up
R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9/8
Rachmaninov
MR:2-10.5
60.2
9.2L
Let prkd the majority,effort told
G Thornley
5 days
10th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3/3
One Over Da Line
MR:2-05.3
63.3
11L
Prkd,ld,trld 1700,3bk,held up,wltd
B Hope
14 days
9th up
4YO+ R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slow
8/5
Barrytown
MR:2-09.9
65.2
Gun run mrks,thru,too many barrels
B Hope
9 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/9
Petite Trixton
MR:2-07.9
59.5
0.8L
Prkd,into ld 1800,hdd 200,fght hard
B Hope
40 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
1950m
Good
8/8
Rock Lobster
MR:2-05.2
61.6
5.2L
4th,trld,3-bk 1550,off top,fght gap
ILLEGAL ALIEN - driver B Hope was issued a warning for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest in the early stages.
B Hope
2 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
6/8
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
24L
7-6th,1x1 1900,tiring by 450
ILLEGAL ALIEN - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
B Hope
53 days
5th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3/3
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
9.4L
Prkd,5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,battld inr
A false start was declared when the barrier made contact with the front legs of ILLEGAL ALIEN. Driver B Hope was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for causing a delay when anticipating the start.
B Hope
R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
Tetrick(AUS)
MR:2-11.0
59.9
- Breeding:
- 4 b g En Solitaire-Pegarose(by Pegasus Spur) [Annrose 6m(Peak)]
- Owners:
- A D Gow, G J Anderson, S R Pulley, R Chalklin, P J Soper
- Breeder:
- M A Tempelman, M J Hardiman, K J Flynn, N Terry, N G Chalmers
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Spelled after big effort to score at Wint back in Nov. Include in a fresh state.

Starts
5
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$17,375
Winning Stakes
$15,400
Win Dividend
$0.82
Place Dividend
$0.74
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Left | 5 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
M Williamson
R41 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
Princess Sadie
MR:2-09.4
59.9
M Williamson
9 days
5th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Superfast Lady
MR:2-03.6
57.4
Bk otr,chkd-brk bell,3w,led,huge
AXEL ROSE - checked and broke near the 1700m losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver M Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
M Williamson
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Our Superfund
MR:2-09.3
59.6
0.7L
Away,brk,last,follwd 1x1,nice lte
AXEL ROSE - broke after 150m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
M Williamson
17 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Penelope Lane
MR:2-03.1
58.8
63L
Led,broke first bend,detached
AXEL ROSE - broke first bend hampering trailing runners. Again broke near the 1100m losing all chance.
M Williamson
18 days
2nd up
R35 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Massive Merc
MR:2-04.2
59.1
4.3L
Slow,last bell,thru mid,nice fin
AXEL ROSE - held up final bend. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised that he had attempted to improve from the rear in the middle stages however had been unable to do so, further advising the gelding had raced greenly on occasions and had only trotted its best in the run home.
M Williamson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Prestigious
MR:2-06.7
58.8
1x1,3w,led 1800,charged away
B Williamson
TROT Stand
2500m
Good
What's The Whisper
MR:2-07.1
60.0
M Williamson
TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Gasherbrum
MR:2-15.8
59.2
B Williamson
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Snooowgood
MR:2-09.9
59.8
- Breeding:
- 8 b m Muscle Mass-Isa Smiling(by Pegasus Spur) [Quik Sharnie 7m(Quaker Jet), Sherry Hill 5m(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, Mrs M A Plane
- Breeder:
- Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, Mrs M A Plane
- Comment:
- Made ground when 3L from Mot winner, 6 Apr. Relying on others to make mistakes.

Starts
111
Wins
10
Seconds
5
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$114,714
Winning Stakes
$60,350
Win Dividend
$0.66
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 85 | 7 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 26 | 3 | 3 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Mobile | 13 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 98 | 10 | 16 |
| Left | 104 | 10 | 16 | Right | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Holmes
8 days
12th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
6/5
Luvavici
MR:2-06.2
59.1
3L
Ld out,3-bk 1600,off,useful in mid
R Holmes
9 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12/10
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.8
61.8
8.7L
8th otr,5-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up
R Holmes
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/5
Prestigious
MR:2-03.5
59.2
5.7L
3-4th,prkd 1200,askd,fght,peakd
R Holmes
21 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12/11
Makaku
MR:2-04.7
60.0
5.9L
5-6th,6bk inr,held up to 100,imprvd
MM SUNSHINE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Held up throughout the run home.
S Walkinshaw
7 days
8th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
10/8
Randel Huston P
MR:2-10.3
67.9
28L
3pegs,broke 1400,detached
MM SUNSHINE - hampered and broke passing the 1450m losing ground. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
T Borcoskie
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
14/14
Helloveamoment
MR:2-04.3
59.7
6.9L
Led,trld,3bk 1800,off 500,honst mid
R Holmes
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7/7
Father Mike
MR:2-11.7
60.9
Blew to bits early,pulled up
MM SUNSHINE - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race. A clip on the breastplate broke while the mare was in a break. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
R Holmes
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8/8
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-05.2
58.7
0.7L
Up,ld 2000,fght tn,bested late
R Holmes
2 days
4th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2850m
Slow
9/9
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-14.1
65.1
11L
Made ld,trld,3-bk,off 600,ld,cut bk
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Majestic Son-Sheza Trendy Monarch(by Monarchy) [Heza Cool Dude 4g(Marcoola), Hunter Hills 5g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- P R Hurst, N S Taylor, K L Brosnahan, Mrs S C Brosnahan, N B Dix
- Breeder:
- P R Hurst, N S Taylor, K L Brosnahan, Mrs S C Brosnahan, N B Dix
- Comment:
- Denied space at Add following potent Meth victory. Can add spice to first 4s.

Starts
47
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$44,833
Winning Stakes
$26,125
Win Dividend
$0.80
Place Dividend
$0.69
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 0 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 28 | 4 | 3 | Grass Wet | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 46 | 4 | 8 |
| Left | 47 | 4 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
13 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12/12
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
16L
Slow,5-4bk inr,held up 400,pluggd
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m. Weakened in the run home.
B Orange
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-07.7
59.8
Ld,3-bk 1450,held up,off,too big wd
B Orange
21 days
11th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4/4
Prestigious
MR:2-02.4
59.1
12L
Wd,up prkd 1500,outfinished in str
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - raced wide early.
B Orange
2 days
10th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12/11
Bevron
MR:2-08.4
63.9
1.1L
Trail,3-4bk,ran on,no room,had more
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - lay inwards near the 1400m striking a track marker. Held up early in the run home.
B Orange
19 days
9th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8/8
Harriet's Moment
MR:2-11.6
65.6
5.2L
Led,soon trail,3bk,steady innr
B Orange
7 days
8th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
9/9
Cappaha
MR:2-09.3
61.8
Soon 4pegs,inside runs,zipped thru
S Tomlinson
49 days
7th up
R35 to R37 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
13/13
Go Home Denise
MR:2-06.3
61.7
1.4L
Slw,10th,5-bk inr,off,blkd,late mid
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - held up final bend.
S Thornley
24 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/6
Tillaberi
MR:2-07.1
61.7
25L
Led,joind 500,folded up
K Coppins
3 days
5th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
5/5
Manchester In Time
MR:2-04.5
61.2
64L
Made ld,trld,3-bk, 1350,brk 750 out
TIKI - raced greenly rounding the first turn losing the back of the leader SHEZA TRENDY ONE which enabled SCOOTS to shift down into that position. Continued to lose ground racing through the front straight on the first occasion hampering a trailing runner. Driver A Pyers was reminded of his obligation to start in the correct barrier position.
K Coppins
15 days
4th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4/4
Manchester In Time
MR:2-05.2
60.6
1.4L
6th inr,off,wd 400,ran home stoutly
SHEZA TRENDY ONE - hampered prior to the start when placed in restricted room when called forward on to the 30m barrier but began safely.
- Breeding:
- 7 br m Creatine-Lexie Highlander(by Armbro Invasion) [Aldebaran Seismic 16h(Sundon), Bonnie Highlander 12m(Muscle Mass), Piper Highlander 10m(Andover Hall)]
- Owners:
- K T Fairbairn, Wendy Nordqvist
- Breeder:
- Mrs P A Fairbairn, K T Fairbairn
- Comment:
- Lacked a kick at Add following brace of grass-track wins. In the minors mix here

Starts
93
Wins
9
Seconds
14
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$124,636
Winning Stakes
$59,950
Win Dividend
$0.54
Place Dividend
$0.84
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 56 | 2 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 37 | 7 | 12 | Grass Wet | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Course | 10 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 13 | 1 | 4 | Standing | 80 | 8 | 19 |
| Left | 93 | 9 | 23 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
6 days
80th up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7/10
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
10L
4bk inr,m1x1,4bk otr,3wd 600,battld
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - checked by a breaking runner passing the 1600m losing ground. Raced wide from the 700m.
S Ottley
7 days
79th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Natives Inferno
MR:2-08.8
61.8
Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear
S Ottley
7 days
78th up
4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Prince Teka
MR:2-07.4
59.7
Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1850,off,cut ldr bk
S Ottley
14 days
77th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/3
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-06.7
59.5
0.7L
Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in
S Ottley
7 days
76th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Tessamae
MR:2-08.3
61.8
0.4L
Ld out,trld 2300,held up,bold mrks
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - struck and dislodged a track marker leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver S Ottley was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
S Ottley
7 days
75th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-03.8
57.4
0.6L
Made ld,trld 2100,off 200,stern bid
S Thornley
9 days
74th up
4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.6
59.9
2.9L
Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
O Thornley
5 days
73rd up
4YO+ R35 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
1/1
Aldebaran Redwood
MR:2-09.7
63.3
1.9L
Ld out,3-bk 1000,held up,stout mrks
O Thornley
7 days
72nd up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2/3
Sheza Trendy One
MR:2-09.3
61.8
7.6L
Bk otr,angld trn,batld away wider
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Majestic Son-Susan(by Straphanger) [Agostini 11g(Majestic Son), Majestic One 15m(Majestic Son), Rossellini 8m(Majestic Son), Tuhimata Lass 13m(The Pres)]
- Owners:
- B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, G R J Anderson, Miss D L Negus, C J DeFilippi
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Trotted rough after working hard last week. Happy taking notes in this line-up.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$25,794
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$1.37
Place Dividend
$1.21
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 7 | 1 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Left | 18 | 2 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Tomlinson
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
8/9
Luvavici
MR:2-06.2
59.1
17L
Brk,12th otr,wd 1400,prkd,rough,fdd
OLIVER - reared as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly in the run home.
S O'Reilly
442 days
1st up
4YO+ R37 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
6/6
Kairaki Spur
MR:2-08.4
61.3
22L
Slw,rear inr,6-bk,useful inr,brk up
OLIVER - broke near the 150m losing all chance.
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
A Quiet Girl
MR:2-21.9
64.2
C DeFilippi
16 days
16th up
Up to & including R50 C,G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1/4
Barrytown
MR:1-59.6
59.0
6.2L
5bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght,fdd 100
OLIVER - raced wide without cover from the 900m.
C DeFilippi
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5/4
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.7
60.5
0.3L
3bk inr,off,held up tn-200,dashd
CLYDE - began awkwardly. Locked stays momentarily with OLIVER which shifted outwards near the 200m.
C DeFilippi
9 days
14th up
with cond. TROT Stand
1950m
Good
1/2
Zsazsa Binx
MR:2-07.5
60.3
5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 650,toughest str
C DeFilippi
6 days
13th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
10/10
Keayang Zahara
MR:2-01.9
56.4
24L
Easd,4bk inr,5bk 1200,no xtr inr
OLIVER - out of position at the start. Driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 858(1)(i) and (m) in that he was back from his allocated position at the candy pole and the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.
C DeFilippi
6 days
12th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/3
Rock Lobster
MR:2-07.0
62.1
1.4L
3bk otr-1x1,off tn,solid chase mid
C DeFilippi
12 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
6/6
Countless Questions
MR:2-08.2
59.2
5.1L
4-3bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,honest,brk
OLIVER - began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover from the 700m. Trotted roughly near the 100m and broke late in the run home hampering a trailing runner.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g What The Hill-Madam Spur(by Pegasus Spur)
- Owners:
- D E Stapleton, W E Stapleton, Kairaki Beach Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Bagged his win late at Tim after a decent run prior here. Adds to the minors mix

Starts
13
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$26,174
Winning Stakes
$19,250
Win Dividend
$0.99
Place Dividend
$0.82
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 8 | 2 | 0 | Grass Wet | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Left | 13 | 3 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R May
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R37 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2100m
Dead
3/3
Bevron
MR:2-08.4
61.3
7th otr,5-bk 900,wd cvr,got up late
R May
63 days
8th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
11/10
Sheza Trendy One
MR:2-07.7
59.8
2.9L
Trld out,4-bk 1450,off,tidy effort
L O'Reilly
2 days
7th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Slow
8/9
Dark Ghana
MR:2-17.2
63.8
6.4L
Chkd,12th inr,6-bk,off,whacked away
KAIRAKI SPUR - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
L O'Reilly
18 days
6th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
3/4
Dark Ghana
MR:2-15.5
62.1
25L
11-10th,7bk otr,wd rear,plggd,brk
KAIRAKI SPUR - broke passing the 200m losing all chance.
L O'Reilly
19 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/9
Love Walked In
MR:2-03.6
61.1
4.2L
3 & 4-bk mrks,closed stoutly pegs
KAIRAKI SPUR - held up early in the run home.
L O'Reilly
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
13/15
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.2
59.3
4.8L
Deep pegs,angld innr,md grnd
L O'Reilly
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Waterloo Station
MR:2-05.2
59.7
11L
9th pegs,5-bk,off,wd cvr top,ran on
KAIRAKI SPUR - driver L O'Reilly was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
R May
49 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5/4
Koko Kaboom
MR:2-06.9
59.7
48L
6th otr,brk 1500m losing all chance
KAIRAKI SPUR - broke near the 1500m losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Trixton-Petite Royal(by Monarchy) [Crete Petite 7m(Creatine)]
- Owner:
- D B Trainor
- Breeder:
- G L Clarke
- Comment:
- Couldn't quicken at Add, 4 Apr. Has form on grass and can place with favours.

Starts
39
Wins
5
Seconds
8
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$63,389
Winning Stakes
$33,550
Win Dividend
$0.80
Place Dividend
$1.25
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 33 | 4 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 6 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 34 | 5 | 12 |
| Left | 39 | 5 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S O'Reilly
15 days
21st up
4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11/8
Prestigious
MR:2-02.2
60.8
27L
12th,6bk otr,3wd cvr,no threat
PETITE TRIXTON - weakened over the concluding stages.
S O'Reilly
7 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/4
Prestigious
MR:2-03.5
59.2
6.7L
8th,5bk otr 1200,wdr tn,imprvd wd
S O'Reilly
14 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Makaku
MR:2-04.7
60.0
10L
7th,prkd 1550-tn,askd,felt pinch
PETITE TRIXTON - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly advised the mare had failed to settle when racing in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.
S O'Reilly
12 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3/2
Rock Lobster
MR:2-01.2
58.9
0.7L
3bk inr,to 1x1 1400,off,solid wd
PETITE TRIXTON - trotted roughly in the early stages. Hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.
K Butt
16 days
17th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-07.9
59.5
Ld out,trld 1800,thru,breezed on by
S O'Reilly
9 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Nobilo
MR:2-06.6
58.1
Up,led 2200-tn,kicked,too classy
PETITE TRIXTON - lay outwards over the concluding stages and shifted up the track.
C Dalgety
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
2/2
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-05.8
Strgt 2 lead,joind trn,kept truckng
S O'Reilly
9 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
1/2
Almighty
MR:2-00.9
61.4
7L
Wd,3-bk inr,off,wd 450,sound in gap
S O'Reilly
80 days
13th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2/2
Musclynn
MR:2-05.9
59.0
0.8L
Soft trip mrks,off,chased strongly
PETITE TRIXTON - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and broke shortly after the finish line.