Methven Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 18 December
Meeting: SUMMER TWILIGHT (SUMMER TWILIGHT)
Last updated 18/12/2025 at 18:04 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
AKAROA FISH N CHIPS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1609m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Franco Lomu: BL-Off, Matilda Too: RD-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Gold Ace-Florin(by Holmes Hanover) [Tuppence 4m(Terror To Love)]
- Owners:
- R E Cameron, K S Cameron, B E Fahey, C J Fahey, Miss T M Fahey
- Breeder:
- B E Fahey
- Comment:
- Unbeaten in trial and w'out and front the ace will gather heavy support on debut

Race Starts
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
B J Hunnicutt
MR:2-15.9
61.0
- Breeding:
- 2 br g Captain Crunch-After Party(by American Ideal) [Sherlock 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- B A Smith, G P Merlo, G E Dickey, C C Bell, M P Gangemi, P W Kett, The Sixties Syndicate, J F Meates, J M Davine, P J Gourdie
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd
- Comment:
- First attempt on grass but good last campaign and looks a major player from draw

Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$3,113
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
C Dalgety
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Enoka
MR:2-04.6
58.2
C Dalgety
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5/4
B B King
MR:1-58.3
58.5
12L
4th,prkd 1600,urged tn,faded out
FRANCO ANKARA - lay inwards near the 900m and had to be straightened. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening placing an inside runner in restricted room.
C Dalgety
28 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Kotare Rimu
MR:1-58.8
59.1
12L
3rd,prkd,ld 1200,hdd tn,felt pinch
FRANCO ANKARA - lay inwards having to be steadied rounding the first bend.
C Dalgety
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2/2
Helius
MR:1-58.7
57.5
1.2L
5th,prkd 1250,kept on fighting
C Dalgety
NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
This Time
MR:2-01.4
56.7
C Dalgety
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Atlantic Crossing
MR:2-11.3
61.2
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Vincent(AUS)-Queen Of Glory(by Mach Three) [Auntie Deb 4g(Sky Major)]
- Owners:
- B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, T R Barron
- Breeder:
- B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
- Comment:
- Sound without looking threatening from trail at Inv. Will require the right trip

Starts
3
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$1,228
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
S Thornley
13 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/7
Side Hustle
MR:1-59.8
4.9L
Gt spd,trail,boxed on ok
ANOTHER VINNIE - hampered leaving the final bend and broke briefly in consequence. Lay out over the concluding stages.
S Tomlinson
25 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
11/11
Giorgio Denario
MR:1-56.7
56.7
9L
9th pegs,4-bk bell,off,no final zip
ANOTHER VINNIE - hung outwards and paced roughly in the run home.
J Morrison
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/11
Utah Blaze
MR:1-58.9
57.9
14L
Soon 4pegs,batld innr,brk late
ANOTHER VINNIE - lay outwards and broke near the 150m losing ground. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been striking a knee.
S Thornley
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Deal Breaker
MR:2-02.0
58.1
M Williamson
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Giorgio Denario
MR:2-05.3
59.1
- Breeding:
- 2 bl f Bettor's Delight-Hopes And Dreams(by Christian Cullen) [One Hopeful Dream 6m(Bettor's Delight), Sweet Sue 4m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owner:
- L Paahi
- Breeder:
- Mrs K M Williamson, M R Jones, Mrs R M Jones
- Comment:
- Ok without favours at Add following sound Oam debut. Throw into combination's.

Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$1,308
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.20
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 0 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
S O'Reilly
8 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/7
Princess Renee
MR:1-58.0
56.8
12L
5th,4bk inr 1100,held up 400,sound
BETTOR DREAMS - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
S O'Reilly
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
Bettor Belle
MR:1-59.0
57.2
3.5L
Gun run mrks,thru,fght on in gap
S O'Reilly
NON-WINNERS QUAL' PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Son Of Doc
MR:2-13.0
61.8
J Joyce
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Start Me Up
MR:2-02.1
57.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Always B Miki-Holme Fire(by Courage Under Fire) [Hiranya 6g(Bettor's Delight), Hurchana 9m(Western Ideal), Huta 5g(Always B Miki), Hutasa 7g(Bettor's Delight), Persephalous 3g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- R K McCutcheon, C C Hobbs, J R Wheeler MNZM
- Breeder:
- R K McCutcheon
- Comment:
- Mastered late at Add, 28 Nov and strong Rang showing prior. Well in the contest.

Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$3,913
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
B Orange
8 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/3
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-59.0
56.7
0.3L
4th,up,led 1300,kickd,fght hrd,cght
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/4
Larissa Beaudiene
MR:1-59.7
57.4
0.7L
Across to trail early,thru,bold fin
FLYING HOLME - hung outwards throughout the running.
B Orange
90 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
7/8
Giorgio Denario
MR:1-56.7
56.7
6L
3-bk mrks,held up,off,steady effort
S Thornley
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/5
Eun Sogno
MR:2-00.9
56.5
5L
Up,trld,3bk inr 1300,waitd,rough
FLYING HOLME - over-raced middle stages.
T Williams
MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
A Bettors Legacy
MR:2-05.7
59.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b f Always B Miki-Turaga(by Bettor's Delight) [Tosana 3f(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- R M Austin, Mrs D J Austin
- Breeder:
- P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick
- Comment:
- Just fair on debut earlier this month. Faces tough assignment from wide marble.

Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$263
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
J Curtin
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/5
Princess Renee
MR:1-58.0
56.8
17L
Eawed,7th,3bk otr,5th tn,battld
S Ottley
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Ashes Of Joy
MR:2-02.6
58.0
S O'Reilly
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Mattie Nevin
MR:2-00.6
57.6
R M Austin
Wk. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Pick It Up
MR:2-14.2
61.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b f Always B Miki-Ashes To Wings(by Bettor's Delight) [Flying Ashes 6g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Smoking Ashes 3g(Captain Crunch)]
- Owners:
- H C J Webber, Mrs H I Webber
- Breeder:
- H C J Webber, Mrs H I Webber
- Comment:
- Rough in her gait when first-up at Add. Difficult draw to use but respect stable

Starts
1
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$263
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
John Dunn
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/4
Princess Renee
MR:1-58.0
56.8
70L
Rough/brk 1900,distanced after
ASHES OF JOY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
R Harrison
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Pickettywitch
MR:2-02.6
58.0
R Harrison
NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
This Time
MR:1-58.3
R Harrison
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Rakero John
MR:2-10.0
59.7
- Breeding:
- 2 br f Always B Miki-Ebony Banner(by Bettor's Delight)
- Owners:
- A M Henderson, Mrs D M Henderson
- Breeder:
- A M Henderson, Mrs D M Henderson
- Comment:
- Nice 2nd in 1Dec trial but otherwise just a fair prep. Taking notes from widest.

Race Starts
S Thornley
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Mynameisjack
MR:2-01.8
59.1
J Morrison
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Captain Christina
MR:2-01.4
58.9
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Bettor's Delight-The Legend(by Changeover) [I'm Your Huckleberry 6g(Art Major), Legenda Franco 7m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Small Car World Ltd, F M Endacott ONZM, S R Endacott, P I Baken
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Useful efforts in last 3 runs and if he can find the gaps should be running home

Starts
5
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$9,159
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.40
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
R Close
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Liberty Girl
MR:2-18.0
63.2
R Close
15 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/1
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-59.0
56.7
3.3L
6-5th,prkd 1250,askd,fght,peakd
R Close
6 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4/4
Giorgio Denario
MR:1-56.7
56.7
1.7L
Wd,prkd,cvr 900,off,ran on stoutly
R Close
28 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Flying Ace
MR:1-57.5
58.0
4.1L
Gate spd,ld 1550,askd,fght,cght 100
R Close
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Transonic
MR:2-04.3
57.0
C Ferguson
12 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13/12
Jumal
MR:1-56.0
57.4
34L
3wd,8bk otr,6bk inr,off,well beaten
FRANCO LOMU - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Weakened final bend.
C Ferguson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
4/4
Freeze Frame
MR:1-58.9
57.3
5.2L
6th pegs,4-bk 1800,off,held up,tidy
FRANCO LOMU - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.
R Close
2YO R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Freeze Frame
MR:2-02.1
56.5
C Ferguson
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Lady Tyron
MR:2-09.6
58.3
- Breeding:
- 2 b f Art Major-Tipsy Too(by Rocknroll Hanover) [Amazing Tom 5g(Art Major), Major GNP 6g(Art Major), Miss Serenade 7m(Panspacificflight), Renegade Rose 8m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owner:
- Braeview Limited
- Breeder:
- Braeview Limited
- Gear:
- RD-On
- Comment:
- Battled well from a handy-enough trip at Rang. Requiring favours from 2nd row.

Starts
6
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$3,396
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
S Ottley
17 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
4/4
Better Together
MR:2-05.7
62.2
4.1L
Nice sit otr,peeled 400,tidy effort
M Williamson
11 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Bettor Belle
MR:1-59.0
57.2
11L
Wd,up prkd,cvr 550,couldn't stay on
B Barclay
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/3
Seeking Clarity
MR:1-54.6
56.1
7.2L
Gt spd,led,trail,honest chase
B Orange
42 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/5
St Paddy
MR:1-54.6
56.3
4.2L
Soon 1x1,out trn,steady wrk
MATILDA TOO - hung inwards middle stages.
B Barclay
2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Urban Explorer
MR:2-05.0
K Green
156 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
Palladium
MR:2-04.9
57.5
5.9L
Led,soon trail,only batld innr
S Ottley
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Mamas Crunch
MR:2-00.3
56.6
D Williams
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Samtapa
MR:2-01.1
58.1
W House
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Queen Lizzy
MR:2-01.4
58.8
4.5L
Gate spd,trld,3bk 1300,off 300,ok
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Always B Miki-Lilac Star(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- M D Dickson, Thirsty Thursday Syndicate
- Breeder:
- A J Grant
- Comment:
- Debuts here from 2nd row after mixed trials. From a handy family and must cover.

Race Starts
R Close
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Mynameisjack
MR:2-01.8
59.1
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
Crackle N Crunch
MR:2-14.3
62.7
J Morrison
QUAL' PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Clap For The Wolfman
MR:2-10.6
58.0
S Thornley
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
Lous Pinup Girl
MR:2-04.3
58.9
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Tall Dark Stranger-American Tart(by American Ideal) [Escape Artist 4h(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- P S Brinsdon, I S Wilson, D J Nind, L W Boersma, B J McKone ONZM, G W May, P C Stephens, G M Muir, K C McCallum
- Breeder:
- R C Courtney, J D McAllister, P D McAllister
- Comment:
- Nice trial win, 9 Dec. Cops a nasty draw first-up but can unwind late. First 4s

Race Starts
J Cox
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Cee Whata Mickee
MR:2-01.3
59.8
J Cox
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Mamas Crunch
MR:2-00.3
56.6