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Meeting: KING'S BIRTHDAY MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 01/06/2025 at 12:38 pm
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GRAEME SPARKS MEMORIAL JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE

$12,500, WITH COND. JUNIOR DRIVERS RATING PENALTY FREE., 1700m

 

For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Notifiable Gear Changes: A Better Jackalack: BL-Off, SL-On, Carbon: RD-Off, Franco Elvis: SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
1
865X13
  R40
1
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Jason & Ian Thomas, Charing Cross
Breeding:
5 b m Vincent(AUS)-Taittinger Rose(by Live Or Die) [Winemeup 7m(Sportswriter)]
Owners:
I R Thomas, Mrs S A Thomas, D J Eginton, Mrs K M Eginton, Miss N A Thomas
Breeder:
I R Thomas, Mrs S A Thomas, D J Eginton, Mrs K M Eginton, Miss N
Comment:
Punishing burst fresh then went close next up after missing away. Rates from ace
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $11,780
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.56
Place Dividend $0.68
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1412All Weather Slushy210
Grass202Grass Wet000
Course300Distance400
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile1403Standing211
Left1614Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE 2000m (2) 1/2 length 2-38.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  5
14 May 25
Race  3
C Dalgety
14 days
2nd up
with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
3
5/5
Ultimate Counsel
MR:2-04.3
57.5
0.7L
Brk,5th,3bk otr 500,held up tn,tidy
PARTNERS IN WINE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.
1 of 11
30 Apr 25
Race  4
C Dalgety
96 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Slushy
2
5/5
Swift Guy
MR:2-07.5
60.3
 
7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr tn,over the top
PARTNERS IN WINE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m.
5 of 10
24 Jan 25
Race  4
C Dalgety
10 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
9/9
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.8
58.6
16L
3wd,4bk otr,wd rear tn,steady
PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
6 of 12
14 Jan 25
Race  1
C Dalgety
23 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4
6/4
Disney Denario
MR:1-55.5
59.6
3.5L
Prkd,1x1 1000,held up,imprvd wd
PARTNERS IN WINE - over-raced middle stages.
8 of 10
22 Dec 24
Race  5
C Dalgety
22 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
9/9
Didjaseemiki
MR:1-58.3
56.4
2.9L
Cght 3wd,prkd 1000,1x1 tn,honest
PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early and middle stages.
3 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  5
C Dalgety
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
4/4
Zarlini
MR:2-04.2
59.2
3.5L
Trld,off,ld,3bk inr,off,tried hard
3 of 10
20 Nov 24
Race  3
C Dalgety
150 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
5/5
Just Foxin
MR:1-59.6
58.2
4.2L
4bk otr,3wd cvr rear 400,imprvd mid
5 of 14
23 Jun 24
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
7/8
Patiro
MR:1-59.2
58.0
3.1L
Soon trld,held up 500-tn,ok inr
9 of 13
16 Jun 24
Race  2
T Williams
17 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
10/10
Ucanthandlethetruth
MR:2-01.3
59.5
4.1L
Eased,7bk otr,sent wd tn,sound wd
PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early.
10 of 11
30 May 24
Race  9
T Williams
41 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
9/10
Shakira
MR:1-58.8
58.4
8.3L
Ld,trld 1700,held up tn,battld inr
  
2
349863
  R38
2
Front
Devon Dolan(J)
Grant Payne, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Betting Line-Southern Rain(by American Ideal) [Kushite Warrior 3f(Betting Line)]
Owners:
C Nordqvist, P G Campbell, T R McCallum, B F Crothers
Breeder:
Carpet Syndicate
Comment:
Stuck to task at Tim after facing the breeze. Handy draw again and in combos mix
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 1
Seconds 3
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $25,375
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.35
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1705All Weather Slushy200
Grass813Grass Wet100
Course400Distance501
Favourite2002nd Favourite101
Mobile2218Standing300
Left2518Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Akaroa NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) nose 2-36.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  8
25 May 25
Race  1
R May
14 days
23rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2
5/4
Cheer The Captain
MR:2-00.1
57.5
1.2L
5th otr,left prkd 1600,fght bravely
6 of  9
11 May 25
Race  6
D Dolan
16 days
22nd up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
1
8/8
Bautista
MR:1-55.2
56.8
1.5L
5th inr,4-bk 1250,off,stout wd,blkd
MELTON MAGNATE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
8 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  4
R May
28 days
21st up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/8
Sweet Raine
MR:1-56.9
56.8
6.4L
Trld-4bk inr,7-6bk,held up,sound
MELTON MAGNATE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
9 of 11
28 Mar 25
Race  10
R May
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
6/5
Malakai
MR:1-59.4
57.4
32L
8th,3bk otr,urgd 3wd 600,faded
MELTON MAGNATE - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection.
4 of 13
14 Mar 25
Race  1
J Morrison
14 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
4/4
Auntie Deb
MR:1-56.8
56.5
1.8L
Prkd,1x1 1100,up,solid bid mid
3 of 12
28 Feb 25
Race  10
J Morrison
14 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
5/6
Hugo
MR:1-59.0
57.4
2.5L
1x1,3bk otr 1100,off,handy mid
2=
14 Feb 25
Race  11
R May
26 days
17th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
2/2
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-00.1
59.3
0.2L
8th,4-3bk otr,5bk,3wd cvr,cheeky
MELTON MAGNATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Paced roughly late in the run home.
3 of 14
19 Jan 25
Race  6
R May
2 days
16th up
R36 to R41 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
9
4/3
Hit The Lights
MR:2-01.7
61.5
1.6L
4-5bk inr,4bk tn,off,weavd well mid
MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Briefly came together with GEM N EM near the 150m.
2 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  6
R May
19 days
15th up
R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
13
5/5
Sarasota Sunset
MR:2-02.7
58.3
0.2L
5-6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,dashd mid
5 of 13
29 Dec 24
Race  7
R May
16 days
14th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
7/5
Ari On Safari
MR:2-05.8
58.5
2.1L
4-3bk otr,up wdr tn,warmd up wd
  
3
190P80
  R42
3
Front
Hayden Douglas(J)
Trent Yesberg, Ohoka
Breeding:
4 br g Vincent(AUS)-Nga Mihi Nui(by Big Jim(USA)) [Eyes To Heaven 6m(Sportswriter), Tuhoe Warrior 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
G J Lange, Mrs S F Kaplan, D B McMillan, Yesberg Bloodstock Limited, T J Yesberg, Ripple Creek Doc Syndicate
Breeder:
I N Behrnes, Mrs A M Behrnes
Comment:
Checked when back at Rang from tricky alley. Hard to recommend on current form.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $9,635
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.28
Place Dividend $0.44
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather811All Weather Slushy100
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course311Distance311
Favourite1102nd Favourite100
Mobile1011Standing000
Left1011Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/25 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-05.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 13
18 May 25
Race  8
M Williamson
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
9
10/10
Louis
MR:2-00.9
59.1
16L
Eased,rear otr,chkd top,passed slws
DR GACHET - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
8 of  9
11 May 25
Race  6
C Dalgety
7 days
9th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
4
7/7
Bautista
MR:1-55.2
56.8
3.7L
Brk run-up,acel to ld,trld,bttld on
DR GACHET - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay outwards in the run home.
P
04 May 25
Race  4
G O'Reilly
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R42 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
8/8
Timbimboo
MR:2-00.2
57.1
 
Wd,up prkd,brk 1550m,pulled up
DR GACHET - raced wide early. Broke passing the 1500m checking trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
10 of 10
27 Apr 25
Race  9
G O'Reilly
16 days
7th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
9/9
Playing With Stars
MR:2-00.7
57.2
101L
Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,3-bk,wd,chkd/brk
DR GACHET - checked and broke near the 300m losing all chance.
9 of  9
11 Apr 25
Race  1
M Williamson
16 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
9/9
Arthur Shelby
MR:1-57.5
57.5
40L
Trld the tirp,asked 600,gone by 400
DR GACHET - lay inwards and struck track markers when weakening rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding had been unsuited to the rise in class from its last start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with trainer T Yesberg in the coming days.
1 of  7
26 Mar 25
Race  1
C Dalgety
24 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
1/2
Rockcent
MR:1-59.1
59.0
 
Gate spd,up,ld 1400,never tested
DR GACHET - lay outwards in the run home. Driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
7 of  8
20 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  2
Z Power
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Sovereign Lou
MR:2-09.6
58.5
 
8 of  9
02 Mar 25
Race  2
S Ottley
8 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
10
2/2
Jena
MR:2-04.2
60.3
5.4L
6th pesg,5-bk,of,never clr,had more
DR GACHET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
2 of  9
22 Feb 25
Race  6
S Ottley
6 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5
3/5
Hilarious Love
MR:1-57.8
57.5
0.7L
Cut the breeze,stuck on tenaciously
5 of 10
16 Feb 25
Race  3
C Dalgety
9 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
5/5
Varenna Franco
MR:2-06.5
59.3
4.3L
Brk run-up,9th otr,3-bk,wd tn,sound
DR GACHET - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.
  
4
55X132
  R46
4
Front
Nikita Burton(J)
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Diamond Lace(by Artsplace) [Diamond Dance 6m(A Rocknroll Dance), Rumble Strip 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, Carbon Syndicate
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Gear:
RD-Off
Comment:
Slick resumption win and has been agonisingly close since. Looks half the quin.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $27,108
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.08
Place Dividend $0.62
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather18110All Weather Slushy210
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course101Distance404
Favourite3102nd Favourite705
Mobile20110Standing000
Left812Right1208
Fresh90413Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  6
28 May 25
TRIAL
Race  6
T Williams
 
R44 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Goodoldayz
MR:2-10.6
60.3
 
2 of  9
11 May 25
Race  6
N Burton
7 days
3rd up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
6
4/4
Bautista
MR:1-55.2
56.8
0.1L
7th otr,3-bk,wd top,strong,thwarted
Connections advised Stewards on 13 May that CARBON has had its fetlock treated since last racing.
3 of  8
04 May 25
Race  4
T Williams
13 days
2nd up
4YO+ R42 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
2/3
Timbimboo
MR:2-00.2
57.1
0.2L
8th otr,chkd,6th,1x1,off,strong bid
CARBON - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.
1 of 13
21 Apr 25
Race  4
T Williams
164 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5
1/1
She's A Major Act
MR:2-01.6
60.3
 
1x1,3-bk,wd 1000,prkd,too many guns
5 of  6
08 Nov 24
Race  9
J Dickie
10 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
2/3
Major Tommy
MR:1-58.4
57.3
5.3L
Eased,5-bk inr,1x1,wd 450,no pickup
5 of  9
29 Oct 24
Race  3
J Dickie
11 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7
1/1
Shonny Lou
MR:2-00.1
60.2
3.5L
Cght wd,up prkd 1450,cvr 1050,solid
CARBON - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1400m.
5 of  7
18 Oct 24
Race  8
J Dickie
56 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6
4/4
Waltzing With Miki
MR:1-58.8
56.4
5.8L
3-bk mrks,held up,off,no final dash
2 of  4
10 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  6
K Denifostova
 
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
5
Debrief
MR:2-05.0
58.9
 
3 of  6
23 Aug 24
Race  8
K Denifostova
7 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8
5/6
Infamee
MR:1-57.6
56.2
2.9L
Prkd,trld 1300,thru,fght nicely inr
3 of  7
16 Aug 24
Race  2
K Denifostova
7 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6
2/3
Upstage
MR:2-01.9
57.5
2.3L
Eased,wd rear,prkd 1600,fght on gap
CARBON - forced wider rounding the first turn then raced wide until crossing to the parked position near the 1500m.
  
5
387323
  R38
5
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Eden Franco(by Christian Cullen)
Owner:
P Barnes
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
In good form and closed to within 1L of #6, 14 May. Another clear place prospect
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $24,439
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.10
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1905All Weather Slushy301
Grass714Grass Wet211
Course200Distance200
Favourite4122nd Favourite903
Mobile1403Standing1216
Left2619Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 Reefton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (3) 3 3/4 lengths 2-46

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  8
14 May 25
Race  7
G Thornley
7 days
23rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
1/1
Gimmesomelovin
MR:2-01.5
57.8
0.7L
5th,4bk inr-otr,3wd cvr,cheeky wd
2 of  9
07 May 25
Race  1
G Thornley
7 days
22nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
2/2
Shake A Leg
MR:1-58.6
58.5
2.1L
4bk otr,5bk 650,hookd wd,smart wdst
3 of  9
30 Apr 25
Race  3
G Thornley
9 days
21st up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
3/2
Buddy Reign
MR:2-05.1
60.0
0.6L
Prkd,ld,trld 2100,thru,strong claim
7 of 11
21 Apr 25
Race  9
H Orange
6 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
12
6/6
Lord Fantasy
MR:2-01.0
60.4
2L
10th otr,wd 600,4w top,fght on well
8 of 14
15 Apr 25
Race  4
G Thornley
9 days
19th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7
1/1
Chal Vee Power
MR:2-02.4
59.4
2.4L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,held up in str
FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with SHE'S A JEWEL in the early stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds and removable deafeners in consequence.
3 of 14
06 Apr 25
Race  9
G Thornley
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
11
9/9
Gatecrasher
MR:2-01.6
57.7
6.4L
7th otr,3-bk,off top,closed stoutly
8 of 10
30 Mar 25
Race  6
H Sail
33 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
5
5/4
Hi Hopes
MR:2-02.4
58.1
17L
5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1500,beaten 400m
FRANCO ELVIS - driver H Sail advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
2 of  8
25 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  6
B Hope
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Xlendi
MR:2-03.3
57.1
 
5 of  7
25 Feb 25
Race  6
B Hope
42 days
16th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
8
2/3
Taketheplunge
MR:2-00.9
58.3
3.3L
3wd,ld 2100,trld 1600,thru,steady
4 of 11
14 Jan 25
Race  6
B Hope
15 days
15th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1
2/2
Didjaseemiki
MR:1-56.5
57.1
2.5L
Trld,off 400,solid bid mid,bested
  
6
370112
  R40
6
Front
Henry Sail(J)
Kyle Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
4 b g Fear The Dragon-Arden's Rose(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Arden's Horizon 6h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
K G Cameron, Mrs M J Cameron
Breeder:
J R Stiven
Comment:
Denied hat-trick by Louis at Rang, 18 May. Racing strongly and hard to ignore.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $22,171
Winning Stakes $7,220
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2223All Weather Slushy301
Grass704Grass Wet201
Course000Distance000
Favourite2012nd Favourite000
Mobile2927Standing000
Left2827Right100
Fresh90200Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1 length 2-28.5
 05/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (8) deadheat 2-29.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
18 May 25
Race  8
K Cameron
4 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
10
4/5
Louis
MR:2-00.9
59.1
2L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off 200,closed boldly
1=
14 May 25
Race  7
K Cameron
7 days
21st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
7/7
MR:2-01.5
57.8
 
7th,3bk otr 1200,3wd,smart,d/h
GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced wide from the 700m.
1 of  9
07 May 25
Race  6
K Cameron
3 days
20th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
5/5
Melton Enforcer
MR:2-00.6
59.3
 
4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,kept coming wdst
GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised the gelding was racing down in class from recent starts and had received an economical run throughout.
10 of 12
04 May 25
Race  7
K Cameron
13 days
19th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
11/9
Celestial Sea
MR:1-59.3
58.5
10L
Eased,rear inr,passed stragglers
7 of 13
21 Apr 25
Race  4
K Cameron
6 days
18th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
3/4
Carbon
MR:2-01.6
60.3
7.7L
9th or,4-bk,wd 600,wdr,plggd in gap
GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that despite racing wide from the 600m he had been disappointed with the effort and would be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results of these tests.
3 of 10
15 Apr 25
Race  2
K Cameron
2 days
17th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
5/2
Shapely
MR:2-00.5
59.6
1.2L
9th,5-4bk otr,5bk inr,off,smart wd
8 of 13
13 Apr 25
Race  2
K Cameron
11 days
16th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1
1/3
Newbiemains Arden
MR:2-05.7
60.5
11L
3 & 4-bk mrks,held up badly,forgive
GIMMESOMELOVIN - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
2 of 11
02 Apr 25
Race  2
K Cameron
24 days
15th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2100m
Dead
2
3/3
Esmarelda
MR:2-05.0
59.7
5.8L
6th otr,1x1 1300,off,closed stoutly
3 of  6
09 Mar 25
Race  7
K Cameron
2 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2450m
Good
5
1/1
Breeny's Conqueror
MR:2-09.1
61.4
2.5L
Eased,5th inr,1x1,wd 700,prkd,stout
3 of  8
07 Mar 25
Race  8
K Cameron
80 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5
4/4
Normie Stead
MR:2-04.6
60.0
3.8L
7th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,bttld hard
GIMMESOMELOVIN - over-raced middle stages.
  
7
730732
  R46
7
Front
Wilson House(J)
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
4 b m Downbytheseaside-Crimson Glory(by Elsu) [Crimson Rain 8m(Auckland Reactor), Crimson Rock 6m(Pet Rock(USA)), Vinita Rose 5m(Vincent(AUS))]
Owner:
T M McMillan
Breeder:
Mrs B H Gye
Comment:
Game 2nd last week following late dash for 1.9L 3rd at Add. Can push faves close
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $20,698
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $0.14
Place Dividend $1.35
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather813All Weather Slushy101
Grass303Grass Wet202
Course200Distance200
Favourite4132nd Favourite101
Mobile914Standing202
Left1116Right000
Fresh90312Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-29.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 14
23 May 25
Race  3
J Morrison
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/2
C C Arden
MR:1-58.7
56.9
1.7L
Prkd,edgd clsr,ld 200,brave,cght
3 of 11
16 May 25
Race  11
J Morrison
5 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
7/5
Akatea
MR:1-57.3
57.6
1.9L
5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,useful wdst
7 of  9
11 May 25
Race  6
W House
22 days
6th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
7
5/6
Bautista
MR:1-55.2
56.8
3.1L
8th inr,5-bk 1250,off,bttld on,blkd
OCEAN OF TEARS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
10 of 12
19 Apr 25
Race  1
G O'Reilly
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
10
5/4
Watching Brief
MR:1-57.9
58.4
11L
4bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 700,felt pinch
OCEAN OF TEARS - driver G O'Reilly advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the run home.
3 of 12
13 Apr 25
Race  8
A Herlihy
9 days
4th up
4YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Good
6
1/2
Tact Teena
MR:2-01.8
60.3
2.4L
7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr,strong fin
7 of 12
04 Apr 25
Race  10
G O'Reilly
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
6/6
Strikem
MR:1-58.5
56.5
3.3L
5-6bk inr,off tn,imprvd in gaps
2 of 11
23 Mar 25
Race  6
J Morrison
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
1
1/1
Classie Linc
MR:2-07.1
59.9
0.3L
6th inr,6bk,1x1 1400,wd 550,ld,cght
OCEAN OF TEARS - began awkwardly.
3 of 12
16 Mar 25
Race  9
J Morrison
122 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
U3
3/3
She's Tough
MR:2-04.0
59.9
1.8L
9th inr,7-bk,off,wd cvr,closed hard
3 of  6
15 Feb 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
4
Quinn
MR:2-13.2
60.5
 
3 of  3
08 Feb 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
 
2YO+ SpecHcp PACE Stand
2170m
Good
U1
Audacity
MR:2-14.9
59.0
 
  
8
009714
  R38
8
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Brad Mowbray, Leeston
Breeding:
4 b m Sweet Lou-Ballroom Jewel(by McArdle)
Owners:
She's A Big Girl Syndicate, H Purvis, R Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, Toilers Tavern Syndicate, L Ischia, B J Fraser
Breeder:
G R Cayford
Comment:
Dead-heated at Add, 14 May then no gaps at Tim. Stable change; watch market.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $16,996
Winning Stakes $9,420
Win Dividend $0.36
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1721All Weather Slushy100
Grass301Grass Wet000
Course100Distance701
Favourite1102nd Favourite300
Mobile2022Standing000
Left2022Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 1/2 length 2-49.1
 05/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (6) deadheat 2-29.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  8
25 May 25
Race  11
M Williamson
11 days
15th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2
3/2
Social Distancing
MR:2-02.2
59.9
1.1L
3rd inr,3-bk 2200,held up,off,stout
SHE'S A JEWEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room late in the run home.
1=
14 May 25
Race  7
M Williamson
7 days
14th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
5/5
MR:2-01.5
57.8
 
6th,to 1x1 1200,off,led 100,d/h
SHE'S A JEWEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had appreciated a change of training environment as per the Horse Movement Notification and he was confident of a forward showing tonight.
7 of  9
07 May 25
Race  1
M Williamson
13 days
13th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
7/7
Shake A Leg
MR:1-58.6
58.5
7.7L
Up,ld,tackld,ld,hdd 400,battld inr
SHE'S A JEWEL - lay inwards near the 100m placing inside runners in restricted room.
9 of 10
24 Apr 25
Race  5
M Williamson
9 days
12th up
Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
12
3/3
Harold Hanover
MR:2-01.3
60.8
4.2L
Last,drag up 600,widest,fair
12 of 14
15 Apr 25
Race  4
M Williamson
6 days
11th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
13
6/6
Chal Vee Power
MR:2-02.4
59.4
3.5L
5bk otr,4bk inr 2000,off,steady
FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with SHE'S A JEWEL in the early stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds and removable deafeners in consequence.
10 of 14
09 Apr 25
Race  5
H Douglas
10 days
10th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
3/3
Shannon B
MR:1-59.6
58.7
6.5L
6th otr,shffld 5-bk,wd cvr,bttld on
5 of 13
30 Mar 25
Race  2
M Williamson
22 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
11
4/5
Jenny Gump
MR:2-00.1
60.4
2.2L
Soon 4pegs,off turn,ok up innr
11 of 12
08 Mar 25
Race  5
M Williamson
13 days
8th up
R40 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
5
2/2
Durrant
MR:2-02.0
58.7
28L
Pressd 2 lead,fading by 500
SHE'S A JEWEL - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Williamson advised he would have blood tests conducted on the mare in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.
3 of 12
23 Feb 25
Race  5
M Williamson
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R41 to R43, with cond. MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
7
9/8
Light Me Up
MR:2-00.6
58.4
4.3L
Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 800,dug in
SHE'S A JEWEL - raced wide from the 800m.
4=
21 Feb 25
Race  6
M Williamson
12 days
6th up
3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
7
4/5
Always On Sale
MR:2-02.8
60.8
3.2L
Followd 1x1,ran on solidly
FRANCO CHAPLIN - held up early stages of the run home. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had viewed the photo finish and confirmed the Judge's call of a dead heat for 4th place between SHE'S A JEWEL and FRANCO CHAPLIN after being unable to identify the nose of FRANCO CHAPLIN which was obstructed by the nose flap. Stewards opened an investigation regarding this matter and will speak to trainer B Waldron in the coming days.
  
9
10X230
  R47
U1
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Sam Thornley, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Betterthancheddar-Jackalack Sue(by Elsu) [He's A Jackalack 6g(He's Watching)]
Owners:
G W Davis, K R Corbett
Breeder:
G W Davis, K R Corbett
Gear:
BL-Off, SL-On
Comment:
3rd in recent Rang trial after being checked at Meth. Strong prior and in mix.
Colours
Starts 7
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $13,686
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $1.20
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather402All Weather Slushy000
Grass311Grass Wet101
Course201Distance000
Favourite1102nd Favourite202
Mobile613Standing100
Left713Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2300m (11) head 2-58.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  6
21 May 25
TRIAL
Race  5
S Thornley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
Brandi Snapp
MR:2-02.5
58.7
 
12 of 12
13 Apr 25
Race  8
G O'Reilly
16 days
3rd up
4YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Good
U1
5/6
Tact Teena
MR:2-01.8
60.3
52L
Eased,wd cvr rear,chkd,prkd 950,fdd
A BETTER JACKALACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer S Thornley advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
3 of 11
28 Mar 25
Race  10
S Thornley
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
U2
2/4
Malakai
MR:1-59.4
57.4
1.8L
5-4th,up,led 1900,fght,hdd,fght
A BETTER JACKALACK - raced wide early.
2 of  8
23 Mar 25
Race  11
S Hill
100 days
1st up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
6
2/4
Light Me Up
MR:2-04.7
58.3
0.2L
6th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,strong bid inr
A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up, veered inwards and made contact with the running rail which broke requiring some remedial work. A BETTER JACKALACK was cleared to start after the veterinarian had viewed the gelding. Sent to the Unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.
1 of  6
13 Mar 25
TRIAL
Race  7
S Thornley
 
R38 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
General Jen
MR:2-01.8
56.9
 
11 of 11
13 Dec 24
Race  10
T Williams
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
11
4/5
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-02.2
58.4
9.2L
4bk inr,waitd,no impact up inr
A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.
1 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  1
S Thornley
17 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
11
1/1
Lasa
MR:2-04.9
60.8
 
3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,toughest
A BETTER JACKALACK - over-raced middle stages. Shifted out abruptly near the 1350m before being taken forward three wide to cross to the parked position near the 1000m.
2 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  2
S Thornley
17 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
5/5
Fredastaire
MR:1-59.9
57.8
0.3L
Gate spd,ld 1900,dashd tn,nabbd
10 of 10
28 Oct 24
Race  1
S Thornley
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
7/7
Buddha
MR:2-02.0
57.0
11L
Brk,brk,detachd,5bk otr,honest
A BETTER JACKALACK - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again briefly rounding the first bend. Paced roughly in the run home.
UNPL
19 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  4
 
 
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
8
Elegant Achiever
MR:2-22.7
62.5