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Meeting: CLUBS OF CANTERBURY RACE MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 22/01/2025 at 18:03 pm
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

MOLLY MIDDLETON FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE

$12,500, UP TO & INCLUDING R55 FILLIES & MARES, 1609m

 

For up to & including R55 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Lilac Luxury: P-On    Legend
1
708785
  R35
1
Front
Robbie Holmes
David Thompson, Kaiapoi
Breeding:
7 b m Gold Ace-Mollie Mach(by Mach Three)
Owner:
M S Moore
Breeder:
M S Moore
Comment:
Improved effort on day 2 at Blenheim. Strikes a deep bunch here. Outside chance.
Colours
Starts 73
Wins 6
Seconds 13
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $73,024
Winning Stakes $32,450
Win Dividend $0.40
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather40212All Weather Slushy000
Grass3345Grass Wet510
Course610Distance803
Favourite7322nd Favourite703
Mobile71617Standing200
Left73617Right000
Fresh90511Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/21 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-19.9
 11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R45 to R46 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-36.8
 01/22 Methven 4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (U1) neck 2-56.3
 11/22 Ashburton 2YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 1/2 length 2-57.8
 12/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R41 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 3/4 length 2-27

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 14
19 Jan 25
Race  6
R Holmes
2 days
9th up
R36 to R41 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
6
7/7
Hit The Lights
MR:2-01.7
61.5
2.3L
Prkd,trld 1350,waitd,steady inr
ACENTO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.
8 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  6
R Holmes
16 days
8th up
R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
3
1/2
Sarasota Sunset
MR:2-02.7
58.3
5.1L
Prkd,1x1,4bk otr,angld,sound wd
7 of 11
01 Jan 25
Race  10
R Holmes
3 days
7th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
7
11/11
Quinn
MR:2-00.6
59.0
5.1L
3wd,prkd 1500,fght hard tn,swampd
ACENTO - raced wide early.
8 of 13
29 Dec 24
Race  10
R Holmes
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
15
13/13
Judine
MR:2-04.6
59.2
4.5L
6-7bk otr,rear inr tn,imprvd inr
ACENTO - hampered by a breaking runner late in the score up. Authorisation of placings was withheld until driver R Holmes had viewed replays of the start and confirmed that his chances had not been materially affected when briefly hampered prior to the start.
10 of 14
15 Dec 24
Race  6
R Holmes
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
2
10/9
Santanna Mach
MR:2-01.5
61.2
5.4L
3-5bk inr,askd tn,short bid inr
7 of 13
30 Nov 24
Race  11
R Holmes
6 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
12/10
Wallflower
MR:2-03.5
57.1
8.8L
Prkd,no cvr,askd,felt pinch str
7 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
R Holmes
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
11/12
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
5.1L
Up,ld 1550,joind tn,run down 150
8 of 12
14 Nov 24
Race  12
R Holmes
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
13
10/10
Tabasco
MR:1-59.2
57.5
12L
4bk otr,3-5wd tn,tried hard wd
9 of  9
01 Nov 24
Race  10
R Holmes
124 days
1st up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
6/6
She's Tough
MR:2-01.3
60.4
3.6L
3wd,prkd 1000,askd,felt pinch
ACENTO - raced wide early.
1 of  8
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  4
R Holmes
 
R36 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Changeforthebeta
MR:2-00.4
57.8
 
  
2
0X3352
  R36
2
Front
Leo O'Reilly
Leo O'Reilly, Rakaia
Breeding:
5 b m Sweet Lou-Shezacheapy(by Royal Mattjesty)
Owners:
K T Kennett, Mrs D J Kennett, Miss S G England
Breeder:
T L White, Mrs J H White
Comment:
Nice type who is good form. Taking on some handy types. Tris/First4s chance.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 1
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $21,720
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.10
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1713All Weather Slushy000
Grass805Grass Wet201
Course402Distance101
Favourite2102nd Favourite200
Mobile1406Standing1112
Left2518Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (7) 2 lengths 2-31.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  9
08 Jan 25
Race  8
L O'Reilly
24 days
4th up
R35 to R45 F&M MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2
5/3
Elite Styx
MR:1-59.9
59.1
0.1L
Soon ld,set terms,fght hard,nabbd
5 of 14
15 Dec 24
Race  6
J Curtin
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
12
9/7
Santanna Mach
MR:2-01.5
61.2
2.1L
Prkd,ld 1200,askd,fght,run down 100
IZACHEAPEE - over-raced early stages.
3 of  9
01 Dec 24
Race  3
J Curtin
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4
5/4
Amalfi
MR:1-59.0
58.2
2.3L
Led,trld 1300,thru,earnest inr
IZACHEAPEE - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start.
3 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
J Curtin
161 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
8/8
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-03.2
60.9
3L
4-3bk inr,waited,solid chase inr
7 of  7
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
 
J Curtin
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U2
Live On Legend
MR:2-16.5
60.6
 
3 of  6
02 Nov 24
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
2YO+ R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Amaretto Franco
MR:2-13.1
61.0
 
12 of 13
16 Jun 24
Race  10
J Curtin
7 days
15th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
11/5
Ragazzo Major
MR:1-58.8
58.5
9.4L
Ld,trld 1500,held up tn,plain inr
IZACHEAPEE - crowded by an outside runner near the 1500m striking several track markers.
8 of 14
09 Jun 24
Race  11
J Curtin
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
4/4
Star Magic
MR:2-01.8
60.0
6L
7-8bk otr,still last tn,cheeky mid
IZACHEAPEE - fractious in the pre-race formation and refused to circle without the assistance of a Starting Attendant and Clerk of the Course. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke after a slight easing of the pace near the 700m losing ground. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
7 of 12
02 Jun 24
Race  9
J Curtin
23 days
13th up
4YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
13
7/5
Cee Who's Bettor
MR:1-58.7
59.7
8.5L
7bk ot,3wd cvr,postd 800,fght,fdd
8 of 13
10 May 24
Race  10
J Curtin
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
11/10
Neverseentherain
MR:1-57.5
58.2
3.5L
Gate spd,trld,waitd,short bid inr
  
3
600065
  R37
3
Front
Ben Waldron, Ashburton
Breeding:
6 br m Prodigal Seelster-Annabelle Me(by In The Pocket) [Bella Bambina 17m(Falcon Seelster), Croupier 12m(Bettor's Delight), Money Honey 9m(Bettor's Delight), Pit Boss 14g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R D Nevill, Corner Shop Syndicate, Who's Drivin Syndicate, Mrs A J Hunt
Breeder:
F J Price, Mrs K V Price
Comment:
Form heading in right direction but this looks like a step too far. Roughie.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $19,576
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $1.00
Place Dividend $0.70
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1111All Weather Slushy100
Grass1412Grass Wet300
Course611Distance411
Favourite0002nd Favourite210
Mobile1712Standing811
Left2523Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Methven NON-WINNERS PACE 2400m (10) 1/2 head 3-14.4
 09/24 Ashburton 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1700m (12) 3 1/4 lengths 2-03.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 11
04 Jan 25
Race  5
R May
2 days
17th up
R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9
3/4
Robyns Hustler
MR:1-59.3
59.7
6.1L
1x1,1x2 bell,peeld 800,boxd on
PENNY WEIGHT - the near side number came loose during the running when the connecting clip broke.
6 of 12
02 Jan 25
Race  5
R May
32 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
10
7/8
Timbimboo
MR:1-57.5
58.7
5.4L
Bk otr,weavd,ran on ok strgt
PENNY WEIGHT - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Held up early stages of the run home.
1 of  3
21 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  12
 
B Waldron
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1
Sinai Sermon
MR:2-15.2
61.8
 
1 of  2
16 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  8
B Waldron
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Ballygar
MR:2-08.0
59.2
 
4 of  6
08 Dec 24
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
B Waldron
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Clonakilty
MR:2-15.6
62.7
 
13 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  7
R May
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
10/10
Heaven
MR:2-04.7
60.3
59L
9th,brk 2100,never in touch after
PENNY WEIGHT - broke entering the first bend checking a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
14 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
R May
10 days
14th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
9/8
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
14L
Rough/brk 1750,5bk inr,faded inr
PENNY WEIGHT - broke near the 1700m when racing over the crossing hampering trailing runners and losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
11 of 12
14 Nov 24
Race  12
R May
13 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
7
4/4
Tabasco
MR:1-59.2
57.5
22L
3wd,prkd 1850,1x1 tn,tired str
PENNY WEIGHT - reared leaving the pre-race formation with the mare getting the sulky over its back. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse. Raced wide early. Hung inwards final bend when weakening.
6 of  9
01 Nov 24
Race  10
R May
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
9
5/5
She's Tough
MR:2-01.3
60.4
2.1L
Eased,5bk otr-inr,hung,tidy,tight
4 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  7
J Morrison
35 days
11th up
R43 to R55 F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
11/11
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.7
57.4
6.7L
3-4bk inr,3bk tn,waitd,sound inr
  
4
662272
  R37
4
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b m Art Major-Spin To Win(by Mach Three) [Kinky 3f(Bettor's Delight), Rocknroll Roulette 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Slots 4g(Sweet Lou), Wheels Of Fortune 6g(Always B Miki)]
Owner:
Westview Racing No.22 Syndicate
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Keeping us interested with her blistering finishes. Don't phunk with our hearts.
Colours
Starts 56
Wins 4
Seconds 13
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $78,024
Winning Stakes $25,025
Win Dividend $0.54
Place Dividend $0.74
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather41212All Weather Slushy302
Grass1526Grass Wet211
Course711Distance603
Favourite8142nd Favourite805
Mobile45314Standing1114
Left48415Right803
Fresh90320Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 length 2-32.1
 03/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2000m (1) 1/2 head 2-33.3
 04/24 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (11) 1 1/2 lengths 3-02.5
 08/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R41 to R57 DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3) neck 3-15.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
14 Jan 25
Race  7
T Williams
6 days
15th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
5/3
Biggles
MR:2-00.5
57.3
0.2L
4-3-4bk inr,waited,big dash inr
FERGALICIOUS - held up early in the run home.
7 of 13
08 Jan 25
Race  7
K Newman
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2050m
Good
2
3/3
Franco Motu
MR:2-02.9
57.4
8.5L
Brk,6bk inr,buried tn,steady inr
FERGALICIOUS - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
2 of 11
01 Jan 25
Race  7
J R Dunn
17 days
13th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
1
1/1
Major Performer
MR:2-05.4
60.0
0.8L
Brk,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,3wd,bold mid
FERGALICIOUS - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of 12
15 Dec 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
8 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/2
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-07.9
60.3
0.8L
Led,trld,held up tn,off,chased hard
6 of 15
07 Dec 24
Race  7
M Lewis
23 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
11
9/11
Topaz
MR:2-02.4
60.4
6.9L
5bk inr,held up 400,imprvd mid
FERGALICIOUS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
6 of 12
14 Nov 24
Race  12
J R Dunn
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2
3/3
Tabasco
MR:1-59.2
57.5
6.6L
Soon 1x1,held up 3bk tn,steady
6 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
4 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8
1/1
Major Henry
MR:2-02.0
59.0
11L
Prkd,ld 1700,trld 800,held up,ok
FERGALICIOUS - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had been required to work hard during the running with the effort taking its toll.
8 of  9
04 Nov 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
4/4
Rock Or Bust
MR:2-03.5
56.7
3.3L
Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-line,no gap
FERGALICIOUS - held up throughout the run home.
5 of 13
28 Oct 24
Race  12
J R Dunn
10 days
7th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
3/1
Szybka Lane
MR:1-59.2
58.0
2.5L
Prkd,1x1 1400,3wd,1x1,good inr
FERGALICIOUS - hampered near the 900m.
5 of 11
18 Oct 24
Race  13
T Williams
12 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
4/2
Keeping It Kiwi
MR:1-58.3
58.6
2.8L
3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,earnest
  
5
313230
  R40
5
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
6 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 5m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 8m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:
Rare mistake at Timaru blotting outstanding form. Can bounce back in this. E/W.
Colours
Starts 57
Wins 6
Seconds 3
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $66,913
Winning Stakes $40,975
Win Dividend $1.10
Place Dividend $0.67
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3724All Weather Slushy100
Grass2044Grass Wet610
Course800Distance300
Favourite4102nd Favourite211
Mobile3626Standing2142
Left5768Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS PACE 2170m (8) 1 length 2-54.5
 02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.8
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 length 2-23.6
 01/24 Banks Pen Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-47.7
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.9
 12/24 Geraldine 4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-10.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 13
08 Jan 25
Race  7
W House
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2050m
Good
9
1/1
Franco Motu
MR:2-02.9
57.4
11L
Brk,6bk otr,well bk tn,battld wd
TOPAZ - broke at the start losing ground.
3 of  7
01 Jan 25
Race  6
R Close
3 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
3
5/5
Caught The Eye
MR:2-00.9
58.4
4L
Trld,3bk inr 800,held up 150,good
TOPAZ - lay inwards middle stages.
2 of 13
29 Dec 24
Race  6
W House
16 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
17
2/2
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
0.2L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,lost dogfght
3 of 10
13 Dec 24
Race  2
W House
6 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3
5/4
Lakelsa
MR:1-59.2
57.3
5.6L
Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,handy up inr
1 of 15
07 Dec 24
Race  7
W House
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
3
4/5
Gatecrasher
MR:2-02.4
60.4
 
3-4bk inr,off 600,flashd best inr
TOPAZ - crowded at the start. Paced roughly near the 650m after striking the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER. Junior driver W House was issued a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects as a result. Held up early in the run home.
3 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  8
W House
6 days
4th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
2
7/7
Rushkinoff
MR:2-06.3
57.8
0.7L
Prkd-1x1-3bk otr,off tn,smart wdst
3 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
W House
4 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
10/11
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
3L
Up,1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,handy wd
4 of  8
20 Nov 24
Race  5
G O'Reilly
35 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
4
5/4
Bondi Lustre
MR:2-02.0
59.0
5.9L
3-4bk inr,off 3bk otr 500,sound mid
TOPAZ - the required veterinary clearance was received.
8 of 10
16 Oct 24
Race  1
W Frost
115 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
5/6
Off The Edge
MR:2-00.3
60.0
5.4L
5-4-5bk otr,off wdr tn,pluggd
8 of 10
23 Jun 24
Race  4
J Kriechbaumer
2 days
31st up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Slushy
8
8/6
Henry Winkler
MR:1-59.2
56.5
7.4L
5bk otr-inr,held up 500,steady
  
6
094501
  R43
6
Front
Brent Weaver, Charing Cross
Breeding:
6 bl m Prodigal Seelster-Bad Dancer(by Badlands Hanover)
Owners:
B Weaver, Mrs K M Weaver, Mrs D M Te Haara
Breeder:
Mrs K M Weaver
Comment:
Liked the way she shined at Ashburton with maiden win. Much tougher here. First4
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $9,171
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $4.50
Place Dividend $0.85
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather510All Weather Slushy100
Grass500Grass Wet100
Course200Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile300Standing710
Left1010Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (5) neck 3-03.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 13
14 Jan 25
Race  2
R Holmes
16 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
10/10
Royal Belle
MR:2-02.7
58.1
 
Soon trld,off 350,unwound best mid
13 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  3
B Weaver
7 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Good
9
12/11
Justa Terra
MR:2-08.1
60.0
16L
Cght 3wd,easd bk 900,bt slow 1
DANCE MONKEY - raced wide early and was restrained to race back in the field near the 1000m.
5 of 10
22 Dec 24
Race  3
B Weaver
9 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
11
8/8
Flying For Me
MR:1-56.3
58.2
4L
3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd thru mid
4 of  9
13 Dec 24
Race  1
B Weaver
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
9/9
Franco Motu
MR:2-06.2
58.3
6.1L
Ld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy
9 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  2
R Holmes
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
10/10
Vermeer Lustre
MR:2-07.6
59.2
9.7L
Ld,trld,3bk 1400,off 400,fair mid
Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 11 December that DANCE MONKEY has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.
10 of 11
24 Nov 24
Race  2
B Weaver
154 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
7/8
Amalfi
MR:2-05.6
60.7
15L
Prkd,1x1 1300,askd tn,felt pinch
14 of 14
23 Jun 24
Race  8
B Orange
58 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
16
10/10
Patiro
MR:1-59.2
58.0
34L
Eased,4bk inr,white flag from 500
DANCE MONKEY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Orange advised the horse had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
5 of 12
26 Apr 24
Race  3
B Weaver
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
11/10
Miki's Courage
MR:2-03.0
58.7
8.4L
Ld,trld 2200,askd 350,no punch
The start was further delayed due to DANCE MONKEY turning out of line.
8 of 15
14 Apr 24
Race  3
B Weaver
28 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
2
10/11
Bitter Sweet
MR:2-11.4
61.7
12L
Soon 3bk inr,held up,1-paced inr
DANCE MONKEY - struck track markers early in the run home. Driver B Weaver was issued with a warning to make a greater effort to avoid contacting track markers in future.
1 of  6
06 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  5
B Wilmott
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Wild Irish Rose
MR:2-05.1
59.0
 
  
7
675714
  R47
7
Front
John Morrison
Trevor Walsh, Westport
Breeding:
6 b m Sunshine Beach-Crystal Bromac(by American Ideal) [Brandi Snapp 4m(Betterthancheddar), Emmersyn Lee 8m(Betterthancheddar)]
Owners:
T J Walsh, Ms K J O'Dea, R Gibson, Miss A Dooley
Breeder:
Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
Comment:
Plenty of merit both days at Blenheim. Finds suitable race. Right in the fight.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 4
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $32,276
Winning Stakes $25,300
Win Dividend $1.45
Place Dividend $0.59
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather910All Weather Slushy000
Grass2031Grass Wet400
Course100Distance300
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile2741Standing200
Left2941Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/21 Westport NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (5) nose 3-22.4
 01/24 Marlb HRC R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 1850m (13) 1/2 length 2-21.6
 03/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) head 2-28.2
 01/25 Marlb HRC R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE 1850m (7) head 2-21.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11
19 Jan 25
Race  9
J Morrison
2 days
7th up
R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
2
8/8
Radha
MR:2-01.3
57.9
2.3L
1x1-4bk otr,held up tn,handy mid-wd
SARASOTA SUNSET - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.
1 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  6
J Morrison
5 days
6th up
R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
7
4/1
Melton Magnate
MR:2-02.7
58.3
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,did best
7 of  8
12 Jan 25
Race  10
T Walsh
2 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
7/7
Radha
MR:1-55.3
58.1
7.7L
Trld,held up badly tn,whackd away
SARASOTA SUNSET - driver T Walsh admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Walsh's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 19 January 2025 (2 days).
5 of  8
10 Jan 25
Race  11
T Walsh
13 days
4th up
R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
7
8/8
Follow Your Dream
MR:1-58.3
58.4
7.9L
Gate spd,ld-3bk 1600,off,steady mid
SARASOTA SUNSET - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Driver T Walsh was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
7 of 10
28 Dec 24
Race  12
T Walsh
2 days
3rd up
3YO+ R38 to R44 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
10/10
The Next Best Thing
MR:2-04.6
60.3
2.9L
Up,ld,trld 1900,held up tn,sound
SARASOTA SUNSET - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner. Driver T Walsh was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Mr Walsh was also issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
6 of 11
26 Dec 24
Race  12
T Walsh
53 days
2nd up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
8
9/7
Don Juan
MR:2-15.1
64.6
7.8L
Thru,4bk inr,angld off tn,honest
1 of  2
15 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  3
 
T Walsh
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Buddy Reign
MR:2-01.6
57.9
 
3 of  4
07 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  2
 
T Walsh
 
PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Destiny Dance
MR:2-20.4
62.0
 
6 of  6
03 Nov 24
Race  4
T Walsh
212 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
4
6/5
Post Painter
MR:2-00.1
57.6
10L
4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,tiring by tn
SARASOTA SUNSET - weakened final bend.
9 of 14
05 Apr 24
Race  5
T Walsh
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
11
12/12
Raging Whitebait
MR:1-59.1
58.7
7.7L
4-5-7bk otr,thru mid tn,honest
SARASOTA SUNSET - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.
  
8
6X1832
  R49
8
Front
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
5 b m Vincent(AUS)-Kim Maguire(by In The Pocket) [Arabian Blue 7g(Auckland Reactor), Eamon Maguire 11g(Art Major), Francesca Cumani 10m(Bettor's Delight), Thug Rose 6m(Always B Miki)]
Owners:
T G Casey, Mrs S Anderson, Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:
T A Henley
Comment:
Brings strong northern form south. In this with her best but want true odds.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $20,639
Winning Stakes $9,350
Win Dividend $0.43
Place Dividend $1.09
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1015All Weather Slushy000
Grass511Grass Wet201
Course000Distance503
Favourite1102nd Favourite100
Mobile1526Standing000
Left1526Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/23 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MR40 to MR50 MOB. P 2000m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-37.1
 12/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 12
09 Jan 25
Race  4
H Orange
3 days
4th up
R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
11
4/5
Waltzing With Miki
MR:1-57.6
61.4
0.1L
Wd,prkd,cvr 950,off,strong,thwarted
STICKIFINGERS - raced wide early.
3 of  9
06 Jan 25
Race  5
H Orange
4 days
3rd up
R42 to R51 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
6
4/3
What A Minx
MR:2-03.8
61.3
2.8L
Eased,wd cvr rear top,stout effort
8 of  9
02 Jan 25
Race  4
H Orange
16 days
2nd up
R38 to R51 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
6
3/2
Stealers Wheel
MR:2-06.7
62.6
42L
3-bk otr,wd cvr,1x1,wd,chall,brk tn
STICKIFINGERS - paced roughly then broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing its chance.
1 of 10
17 Dec 24
Race  1
M House
227 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
3/2
Katherine
MR:2-02.0
58.0
 
Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,held best
5 of  5
02 Nov 24
WORKOUT
Race  4
M Hurrell
 
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
Superfast
MR:2-06.7
59.9
 
3 of  5
22 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
 
 
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Flying Bird
MR:2-00.7
56.1
 
5 of  7
12 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  4
M Love
 
R44 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Close
MR:2-03.6
58.8
 
6 of 13
04 May 24
Race  10
M Hurrell
7 days
9th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
10
4/3
Haley Jaccka
MR:1-57.8
58.4
4.6L
Followd 1x1,drag up 600,fair fin
4 of 10
27 Apr 24
Race  9
M Hurrell
23 days
8th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
5
2/2
Bridget Louise
MR:1-58.9
58.2
4.6L
Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght on
4 of  4
24 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  6
 
M Love
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Mightyflyin Supastar
MR:2-05.4
58.2
 
  
9
341520
  R53
9
Front
Robbie Close
Nick Le Lievre, Russley
Breeding:
5 b m Sweet Lou-Le Vado(by Gotta Go Cullen) [Americano 6g(American Ideal), Phar Lume 4m(Terror To Love)]
Owners:
N H Le Lievre, Mrs J I Le Lievre, Est A F Le Lievre, S W King, Miss C A Gray, H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, M Le Lievre, L Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre
Breeder:
N H Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre, P G Sutton, Est A F Le Lievre
Comment:
Slightly outclassed last start but big drop in grade today. Genuine win claims.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $36,811
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $1.08
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2124All Weather Slushy100
Grass420Grass Wet000
Course210Distance410
Favourite2202nd Favourite301
Mobile2344Standing200
Left2544Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.5
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-29.5
 09/24 Methven 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-00.1
 11/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 2 1/2 lengths 2-33.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
15 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  7
R Close
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Shakira
MR:2-00.6
55.5
 
11 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
W House
16 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4
11/11
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
14L
6th,3bk otr-1x1,3bk,off,1-paced
2 of 10
13 Dec 24
Race  2
C Dalgety
7 days
12th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
9
2/2
Lakelsa
MR:1-59.2
57.3
4.5L
Gate spd,trld,thru,chased well str
MILOU - over-raced through the middle stages and struck the sulky wheel of LAKELSA near the 750m despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
5 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  4
R Close
12 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
8/8
Wallflower
MR:1-56.7
56.7
5L
4-3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd mid
1 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
R Close
10 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
1/1
Lilac Luxury
MR:2-03.8
58.0
 
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,powerful wd
4 of 13
14 Nov 24
Race  11
R Close
20 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
12
11/12
Our Shangri Lana
MR:1-54.3
56.6
3.3L
4-7bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy wdst
3 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  7
B Orange
19 days
8th up
R43 to R55 F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
7/6
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.7
57.4
4.1L
Ld-3bk inr 1450,off 350,game mid
6 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  11
K Cameron
16 days
7th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8
8/10
Sky Rocket
MR:2-04.5
59.6
5.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,thru,honest
10 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
K Cameron
12 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
6/6
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
6.6L
Soon prkd,3bk otr 600,1-paced mid
1 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
B Orange
9 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
4/5
Rakero Ice
MR:2-00.1
60.6
 
Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 900,thru,easy
  
10
318209
  R44
U1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Dean Taylor, Ladbrooks
Breeding:
4 b m Downbytheseaside-Lilac Splash(by McArdle) [Lilac Becky 9m(Mach Three), Lilac Flash 11g(Bettor's Delight), Lilac Reign 12m(Bettor's Delight), Lilac Star 10m(Mach Three)]
Owners:
A J Grant, W J Frampton
Breeder:
A J Grant
Gear:
P-On
Comment:
Form has just dipped. No dramas with grass tracks or with rain. In the mix.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $21,088
Winning Stakes $12,925
Win Dividend $0.73
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1311All Weather Slushy000
Grass412Grass Wet110
Course000Distance300
Favourite0002nd Favourite210
Mobile1723Standing000
Left1723Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 2 1/4 lengths 2-37.6
 11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (14) neck 2-29.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 10
14 Jan 25
Race  9
S Ottley
45 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
2/1
Krystal Delight
MR:1-56.7
57.0
8.1L
Missd start,5bk inr,honest up inr
LILAC LUXURY - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
2 of  4
11 Jan 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
 
2YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Mariana Trench
MR:2-25.6
63.0
 
13 of 13
30 Nov 24
Race  11
S Ottley
6 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
4/2
Wallflower
MR:2-03.5
57.1
225L
Botched score-up,never cght up
A false start was declared when STRAIGHT FLUSH broke in the score up hampering LILAC LUXURY which was unable to take up its allocated position. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver B Orange elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
2 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
J Morrison
10 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
6/6
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
2.7L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,held up,smart wd
LILAC LUXURY - held up early in the run home.
8 of 13
14 Nov 24
Race  11
S Ottley
6 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
12/11
Our Shangri Lana
MR:1-54.3
56.6
5.7L
3wd,rear otr,5bk inr,honest mid
LILAC LUXURY - raced wide early.
1 of 14
08 Nov 24
Race  8
M Williamson
26 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
14
3/2
Bondi Lustre
MR:2-00.1
58.5
 
6bk otr,3wd cvr,loomd tn,smartest
LILAC LUXURY - raced roughly near the 600m. A side carrier broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
3 of 13
13 Oct 24
Race  8
S Ottley
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
3/4
Betterthandiva
MR:2-00.2
59.7
1L
Mid,soon bk otr,3w drag,nice wide
LILAC LUXURY - driver S Ottley reported she had sustained a punctured sulky tyre rounding the final bend.
9 of 12
29 Sep 24
Race  6
S Ottley
23 days
5th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
7
6/4
Munroe's Mate
MR:2-01.1
58.1
8.6L
Eased,6bk otr,wd rear tn,steady
LILAC LUXURY - over-raced early when wide on the track.
8 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  8
M Williamson
14 days
4th up
3YO+, Up to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
10/9
Treacherous Baby
MR:1-57.3
57.2
8.7L
Prkd,1x1,3bk 1000,4th tn,pluggd
LILAC LUXURY - raced wide early.
5 of 12
23 Aug 24
Race  5
M Williamson
19 days
3rd up
3YO+, Up to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
11/11
Arden's Memory
MR:1-57.9
57.5
3.8L
4bk otr,3wd cvr 600,tried hard wd
LILAC LUXURY - the side carrier strap came adrift during the running. Trainer D Taylor was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.