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Meeting: AUSTRALASIAN YOUNG DRIVERS SHOWCASE (AUSTRALASIAN YOUNG DRIVERS SHOWCASE)
Last updated 07/11/2026 at 17:10 pm
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

McCREA PAINTERS 1EQUINE AYDC (HEAT 7) TROT

$12,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 INV JD, 2400m

 

For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
 1177P00Terry Webster   
2
028344
  R36
2
Front
Wilson House(J)
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
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:
Continues to race in good heart and another cheque is a clear possibility today.
Colours
Starts 110
Wins 10
Seconds 16
Thirds 10
Lifetime Stakes $141,061
Winning Stakes $66,000
Win Dividend $0.64
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather68211All Weather Slushy401
Grass42815Grass Wet924
Course1002Distance2236
Favourite15342nd Favourite1425
Mobile1614Standing94922
Left1101026Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 1950m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-41.7
 04/23 Banks Pen Up to R41 with cond. TROT 2170m (9) 3 lengths 2-55.4
 12/23 Methven R42 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (5) nose 3-16.7
 04/24 Cheviot 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 neck 2-34.3
 12/24 Geraldine 2YO+ R40 to R44 TROT 1950m (3) 1 length 2-31.7
 12/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT 2170m (9) neck 2-53.6
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-30.9
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT 2400m (10) 1 length 3-10.1
 03/26 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 3-28.2
 04/26 Methven 4YO+ R42 to R45 TROT INV.D 2400m (9) 3/4 length 3-07.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 14
25 Oct 26
Race  8
S Thornley
7 days
97th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2050m
Good
12
2/2
Sheza Trendy One
MR:2-03.3
60.6
8.2L
7th,5-bk inr,off,sound fin thru mid
4 of 12
18 Oct 26
Race  9
H Douglas
7 days
96th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
6
3/5
Royal Rock
MR:2-01.8
58.1
0.9L
Led,soon trail,handy chase innr
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - contacted and dislodged a track marker leaving the final bend. Driver H Douglas was issued with a warning.
3 of 15
11 Oct 26
Race  9
H Douglas
7 days
95th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
2/3
Father Mike
MR:2-06.5
58.7
3.4L
Ld out,trld 2100,thru,fght well inr
Connections advised Stewards on 14 October that HOLLY HIGHLANDER has been treated for a viral infection since last racing.
8 of 17
04 Oct 26
Race  11
H Douglas
14 days
94th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
3
12/10
Vertigo
MR:2-07.7
61.4
3L
Prkd,ld,4-bk 900,off,sound thru mid
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home.
2 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  7
H Douglas
7 days
93rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
3/4
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
0.9L
Soon ld,allowed terms,chopped down
10 of 14
13 Sep 26
Race  3
H Douglas
7 days
92nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4
4/1
Makani
MR:2-02.1
58.0
12L
Away then brk,always at rear
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke after 100m losing considerable ground.
2 of  7
06 Sep 26
Race  10
H Douglas
79 days
91st up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
2
4/2
Musclynn
MR:2-27.4
70.7
3L
Ld out,trld 1900,off,ld 100,cut dwn
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m.
8 of 10
19 Jun 26
Race  5
H Douglas
7 days
90th up
Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
9/9
Dornish Hill
MR:2-03.8
59.2
10L
Trld,3-4bk inr,off 450,steady wd
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - began awkwardly.
5 of 12
12 Jun 26
Race  5
H Douglas
5 days
89th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8
9/9
Maroubra
MR:2-05.0
59.7
5.5L
Up,ld bid,prkd,bestd tn,fght on
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - over-raced in the parked position.
8 of 11
07 Jun 26
Race  9
R May
9 days
88th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R47 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
11/11
Birdy
MR:2-00.5
58.7
7.7L
Eased,rear otr,beat stragglers gap
  
3
997X39
  R36
3
Front
Ryan Sanderson(J)
Amber Lethaby, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g En Solitaire-Surfin Sunsation(by Sundon) [Celtic Arden 6m(What The Hill), She Aint No Angel 12m(Love You)]
Owners:
L T Curtin, Mrs G M Curtin
Breeder:
J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven
Comment:
Resumed nicely to place at Add then broke 2 weeks later. Best version required.
Colours
Starts 21
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $16,550
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $1.26
Place Dividend $0.70
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1921All Weather Slushy100
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course200Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile200Standing1921
Left2121Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/26 Roxburgh NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2200m (7) 1/2 neck 2-55.4
 04/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-27

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 13
21 Oct 26
Race  7
A Lethaby
14 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
7/7
MM Sunshine
MR:2-05.8
58.6
35L
Nice sit otr,brk 5th 350m out,gone
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
3 of 10
07 Oct 26
Race  4
A Lethaby
152 days
1st up
4YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
9/9
Moeraki
MR:2-06.3
59.3
2.4L
4th,4-bk inr,3-bk top,off,stout fin
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - driver A Lethaby was issued warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1400m.
5 of  8
29 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  3
A Lethaby
 
R35 to R48 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
He's My Creation
MR:2-07.0
59.4
 
2 of  8
22 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  9
A Lethaby
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
2
Confessional
MR:2-08.3
58.9
 
1 of  5
12 Sep 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R36 & faster TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3
Which Way
MR:2-11.6
60.0
 
7 of 11
08 May 26
Race  2
A Lethaby
5 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
10/10
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-04.7
60.3
28L
Dist 7th,5bk inr,3-4bk otr,wltd inr
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - weakened in the run home.
9 of 11
03 May 26
Race  6
A Lethaby
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
8/8
Johnny Trotter
MR:2-05.6
59.6
11L
9th otr,6-bk bell,wd 900,no pick-up
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - raced wide from the 900m. Hung inwards early in the run home when weakening.
9 of 14
26 Apr 26
Race  9
A Lethaby
11 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
7/8
Royal Gypsy
MR:2-04.8
59.2
24L
6th otr,3-bk,4-bk,failed to fire up
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
1 of  7
15 Apr 26
Race  6
A Lethaby
17 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/5
Kingaroy
MR:2-08.1
60.5
 
Trld,3-bk 2150,off,wd cvr top,slick
7 of 12
29 Mar 26
Race  4
A Lethaby
11 days
13th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
5/5
Didn't Di
MR:2-11.0
61.1
9.4L
7th otr,1x1 2000,off,bttld away gap
  
4
209882
  R36
4
Front
Crystal Hackett(J)
Sam Thornley, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m Royal Aspirations-Whata Gamble(by Sundon) [Mono Gamble 10g(Monarchy), The Royal Gamble 7g(Royal Aspirations), This Time Gamble 9g(Angus Hall)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
I W Gamble
Comment:
Gritty Kaik effort and she looks capable of going one better today. Must include
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $20,888
Winning Stakes $13,200
Win Dividend $2.18
Place Dividend $1.16
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1213All Weather Slushy200
Grass410Grass Wet000
Course201Distance401
Favourite0002nd Favourite211
Mobile301Standing1322
Left1623Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/25 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 1950m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-38.3
 07/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (11) 1 length 3-24.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  7
01 Nov 26
Race  4
S Thornley
9 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1900m
Good
4
2/2
Amistozo
MR:1-59.8
57.9
4.5L
Eased,7th inr,off,wd,prkd 1000,game
8 of 12
23 Oct 26
Race  4
S Thornley
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
9/7
Brewster Baker
MR:2-00.9
58.9
13L
Up,prkd,no cvr,fght briefly,wiltd
8 of 15
11 Oct 26
Race  9
S Thornley
9 days
7th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
3/6
Father Mike
MR:2-06.5
58.7
8.5L
9th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,no pick-up
9 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  1
S Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
8/7
I'm Connected
MR:2-01.0
60.1
17L
Eased,6-5bk otr,3-4wd,brk,battld
D J'S GAMBLE - raced wide early. Broke near the 700m losing all chance.
11 of 15
27 Sep 26
Race  9
S Thornley
58 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
7/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
17L
5th otr,left prkd 1700,effort told
4 of  8
17 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  8
S Thornley
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Waterfall Bay
MR:2-05.6
59.4
 
2 of 11
31 Jul 26
Race  3
S Thornley
5 days
4th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
5/7
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.4
60.3
1.9L
7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,sound up inr
1 of 13
26 Jul 26
Race  7
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11
10/12
Bizza To'o
MR:2-06.4
61.6
 
7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,chall,too slick
8 of 12
19 Jul 26
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
11/11
Ridge
MR:2-05.8
58.8
8.5L
Brk early,rear inr,5-bk,off,no dash
D J'S GAMBLE - broke after 100m losing ground.
9 of 10
12 Jul 26
Race  8
S Thornley
172 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
4/1
Lipstick
MR:2-05.3
58.1
25L
7th,6-bk inr,1x1,wd 375,brk tn,gone
D J'S GAMBLE - broke leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
  
5
646322
  R35
5
Front
Abbey Vidovich(J)
Michael Heenan, Methven
Breeding:
4 b g Superfast Stuart-Bryn Afton(by Sundon) [Cappaha 6g(Pegasus Spur), Deborahs Gem 11m(Monkey Bones), Shandon Bells 9m(Pegasus Spur)]
Owners:
Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan
Breeder:
M J Wharton
Comment:
Genuine trotter pushing hard towards another win. One of many winning claims.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $19,950
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.12
Place Dividend $0.97
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather611All Weather Slushy000
Grass2006Grass Wet902
Course100Distance802
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile100Standing2517
Left2617Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/25 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (U1) 2 1/2 lengths 3-32.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 14
05 Nov 26
Race  7
J Morrison
25 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
8
6/3
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-10.7
60.0
0.8L
Parkd,1x1 brfly,parkd,led in,game
2 of 13
11 Oct 26
Race  7
R May
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35, R36 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
11
5/6
Lipstick
MR:2-06.1
60.2
0.5L
8th inr,off,3-bk otr,closed hard wd
3 of 10
04 Oct 26
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
4th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
4
7/6
Hunter Hills
MR:2-08.1
62.4
1.3L
Ld,trld,3-bk 750,off,ld,gunned down
MORRIE AFTON - lay inwards near the 150m having to be straightened by driver J Morrison.
6 of 15
20 Sep 26
Race  7
J Morrison
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
12
12/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
8.9L
7th inr,4-bk bell,off,fair thru mid
4 of 11
06 Sep 26
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
7
6/6
Sheep
MR:2-15.7
65.1
3.6L
Wd,3-bk inr 1400,off,fght thru mid
6 of  9
23 Aug 26
Race  9
J Morrison
123 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
9/9
Just For Today
MR:2-04.8
59.4
5L
5th,4-bk inr 1800,held up,bttld on
MORRIE AFTON - held up final bend and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
4 of  5
04 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  8
M Heenan
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Knowing Me
MR:2-08.7
59.5
 
6 of 10
22 Apr 26
Race  5
J Morrison
3 days
20th up
R35 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
8
4/4
Maroubra
MR:2-06.6
61.3
8.8L
8th inr,3-bk,4-bk,held up,plggd gap
MORRIE AFTON - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
6 of 15
19 Apr 26
Race  1
J Morrison
7 days
19th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
7/6
Isobel
MR:2-04.6
60.9
13L
4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,eyed ldr,fdd
MORRIE AFTON - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
6 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  4
S Thornley
6 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT INV.D Stand
2400m
Dead
2
10/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-05.9
61.6
4.4L
Brk,6th inr,5-bk 1900,held up,tidy
MORRIE AFTON - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.
  
6
685645
  R35
6
Front
Layne Dwyer(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b g Peak-Kowhai Sunrise(by Sundon) [Kowhai Sunburst 4m(Creatine), Kowhai Sundown 10g(Peak), Kowhai Sunset 7g(Creatine)]
Owners:
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Breeder:
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Comment:
Battled away after facing the breeze, 21 Oct. Not far away from another placing.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $31,035
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.82
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1812All Weather Slushy100
Grass1422Grass Wet400
Course200Distance802
Favourite3122nd Favourite210
Mobile1112Standing2122
Left3234Right000
Fresh90510Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (U2) 1/2 length 2-52.8
 03/25 Rangiora with cond. TROT 1810m (2) head 2-24.6
 04/26 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (8) head 2-31.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13
21 Oct 26
Race  7
B Hope
10 days
7th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
2/1
MM Sunshine
MR:2-05.8
58.6
6.6L
Left prkd the trip,whacked away gap
4 of 15
11 Oct 26
Race  9
B Hope
9 days
6th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
12
8/10
Father Mike
MR:2-06.5
58.7
4.6L
4th inr,4-bk 2100,off 400,useful wd
KOWHAI SUMMIT - trotted roughly in the run home.
6 of 11
02 Oct 26
Race  1
H Sail
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
10/8
I'm Connected
MR:2-01.0
60.1
13L
Eased,4-3bk otr,shuffld,4bk,steady
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m and trotted roughly near the 700m. Again trotted roughly final bend.
5 of 10
23 Sep 26
Race  7
H Sail
5 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7
3/2
Zhutee
MR:2-03.1
61.8
4.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear 700,4th top,fght
KOWHAI SUMMIT - raced wide from the 700m. Driver H Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
8 of 14
18 Sep 26
Race  5
H Sail
19 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
14/14
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-02.3
59.7
9.9L
3bk inr,chkd,off 600,battled mid
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
6 of  9
30 Aug 26
Race  9
H Sail
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/9
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-05.8
59.3
2.1L
Trld,3-bk 2200,thru top,bttld well
9 of 11
21 Aug 26
Race  2
H Sail
124 days
1st up
R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
10/11
Request
MR:2-06.5
59.4
7L
10-8th,4bk otr,angld,no kick mid-wd
3 of  8
11 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  7
H Sail
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Request
MR:2-09.8
60.9
 
10 of 14
19 Apr 26
Race  9
H Sail
11 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
8/10
Macho Man
MR:2-01.7
59.4
11L
7th pegs,5-bk 1600,off 600,no punch
1 of  8
08 Apr 26
Race  4
H Sail
4 days
10th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
2/2
Aradne
MR:2-03.1
60.0
 
Eased,7th otr,3bk,wd 400,4w,up post
  
7
159567
  R38
7
Front
Jett Turnbull(J)
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b m Muscle Mass-Ethereal(by Monarchy)
Owners:
N D Pierce, C P Hindson, D P Woodford, J B Harper, P G Chalmers, A Allred
Breeder:
Windrush Trust
Comment:
Off-stride early when last produced but run prior had merit. Clear combos hope.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 6
Seconds 4
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $71,358
Winning Stakes $46,750
Win Dividend $0.71
Place Dividend $0.68
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3868All Weather Slushy301
Grass701Grass Wet000
Course813Distance1132
Favourite9332nd Favourite611
Mobile904Standing3665
Left4569Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30501

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/25 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-07.4
 05/25 Winton with cond. TROT 2400m (U4) 1/2 length 3-07.7
 10/25 NZ Metro Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2600m (7) 1/2 neck 3-22.7
 01/26 Roxburgh R35 to R40 TROT 2200m (4) 2 lengths 2-49.9
 04/26 Winton R35 to R40 TROT 2400m (7) neck 3-05
 08/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT 2000m (5) 1 length 2-34.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  7
14 Oct 26
Race  1
J J Dunn
7 days
39th up
R36 to R40 with cond. TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
2
3/3
Monarch Prince
MR:2-12.7
59.0
58L
Brk badly early in trail,out of it
SHEILA LAXON - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.
6 of 10
07 Oct 26
Race  4
J J Dunn
10 days
38th up
4YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
9
1/1
Moeraki
MR:2-06.3
59.3
4.1L
Wd,rear otr,wd cvr 450,tidy fin wdr
SHEILA LAXON - raced wide early.
5 of 15
27 Sep 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
8/7
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
3.5L
4th inr,6-bk 1700,clsr top,tidy inr
9 of 12
20 Sep 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
16 days
36th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
8/6
Val Thorens
MR:2-13.4
61.5
7.4L
6th,6-bk inr 2200,off,plggd on gap
5 of 11
04 Sep 26
Race  2
S O'Reilly
12 days
35th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
8/5
Help Me
MR:2-02.1
59.0
3.7L
Trld,3bk inr 1200,4bk,held up,sound
SHEILA LAXON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
1 of  9
23 Aug 26
Race  6
S O'Reilly
7 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
5
2/2
Val Thorens
MR:2-04.2
58.6
 
Left prkd thru'out,ld 450,too tough
4 of 10
16 Aug 26
Race  6
S O'Reilly
7 days
33rd up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/3
Help Me
MR:2-04.8
60.0
3.2L
Led,soon trail,hld up tn,tidy aftr
SHEILA LAXON - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
2 of 12
09 Aug 26
Race  2
H Orange
37 days
32nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J Stand
2400m
Good
7
6/5
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-03.3
58.2
0.2L
4th,4-bk inr 1900,held up,bold late
SHEILA LAXON - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver H Orange was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
10 of 11
03 Jul 26
Race  4
S O'Reilly
7 days
31st up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8
5/4
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-01.1
60.1
27L
Wd,prkd 1500,1x1 650,didn't lift
JET STREAM - hung inwards when improving wide near the 500m and struck the sulky wheel of SHEILA LAXON despite the efforts of driver A Clark.
4 of 13
26 Jun 26
Race  3
S O'Reilly
19 days
30th up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
4
4/5
Major Cyclone
MR:2-03.4
59.7
3.3L
3bk otr,1x1 1200,off tn,sound mid
  
8
4X2424
  R35
8
Front
Jason Kittel(J)
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b g What The Hill-Jayceekay(by Monkey Bones) [Clovelly Stride 3f(Elite Stride)]
Owners:
J D Boylan, Mrs R A Boylan, Miss C E Boylan, Miss K E Boylan
Breeder:
J D Boylan, Mrs R A Boylan, Miss C E Boylan, Miss K E Boylan
Comment:
No further back than 4th this campaign and another strong showing is expected.
Colours
Starts 43
Wins 2
Seconds 10
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $44,978
Winning Stakes $12,100
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather35210All Weather Slushy302
Grass803Grass Wet202
Course712Distance812
Favourite2012nd Favourite1014
Mobile2006Standing2327
Left43213Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 Ashburton MR40 to MR47 TROT 2400m (U3) 3/4 length 3-11.4
 01/26 Timaru NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2050m (4(20m)) nose 2-41.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 12
23 Oct 26
Race  2
T Williams
9 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
4/2
A Reason To Fight
MR:2-01.0
61.0
1.8L
4th,4bk inr,chkd 350,off,handy inr
2 of 13
14 Oct 26
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
7
5/3
Majestic Me
MR:2-03.1
61.3
1.3L
Prkd,cvr,prkd,cvr 1400,wd cvr,stout
CLOVELLY HILL - trotted roughly late in the run home.
4 of 12
07 Oct 26
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
4/4
Valyrian
MR:2-02.7
59.6
5L
6th otr,1x1,wd 650,pounced,cut bk
2 of  8
30 Sep 26
Race  7
T Williams
101 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
2/3
Bullet
MR:2-04.4
60.0
0.1L
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard
CLOVELLY HILL - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.
5 of  9
17 Sep 26
TRIAL
Race  3
T Williams
 
R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-06.1
59.0
 
4 of 10
21 Jun 26
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
3
2/2
Silvester
MR:2-02.7
60.2
6.2L
Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down
5 of 11
14 Jun 26
Race  5
W House
14 days
26th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1980m
Fast
1
2/2
Val Thorens
MR:1-59.5
58.9
11L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1600,prkd 800,outfin
6 of 12
31 May 26
Race  7
T Williams
14 days
25th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
2/1
Silvester
MR:2-02.4
58.1
13L
Brk,7th otr,3-bk,lacked dash in mid
CLOVELLY HILL - broke at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had failed to respond when placed under pressure and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
2 of 14
17 May 26
Race  3
T Williams
23 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
14
5/5
Living On A Prayer
MR:2-05.5
60.6
1.8L
7th otr,1x1 1500,wd 500,2nd tn,game
1 of  7
12 May 26
TRIAL
Race  14
T Williams
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
Knowing Me
MR:2-09.4
59.0
 
  
9
143453
  R40
9
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Jeff & Luke Whittaker, Springston
Breeding:
4 b g What The Hill-Another Chapter(by Pegasus Spur)
Owners:
J M Whittaker, Mrs T L Whittaker
Breeder:
J M Whittaker, Mrs T L Whittaker, M R Whittaker, Est Mrs A V Whittaker
Comment:
Fought well behind Southerly at Kaik and he looks a genuine contender again.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $10,055
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $2.68
Place Dividend $1.08
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather612All Weather Slushy101
Grass200Grass Wet200
Course200Distance501
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing812
Left812Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/26 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2000m (U3) nose 2-38

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  8
01 Nov 26
Race  6
L Whittaker
14 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
3/3
Southerly
MR:2-06.7
57.8
3.4L
Prkd,cvr 2000,fght stoutly thru mid
VICTOR RADLEY - driver L Whittaker advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
5 of 12
18 Oct 26
Race  9
C Dalgety
14 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
9
4/3
Royal Rock
MR:2-01.8
58.1
2.9L
Mid,followd 1x1,up tn,ok wider
4 of  9
04 Oct 26
Race  8
L Whittaker
7 days
4th up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
5
7/8
Aldebaran Lobell
MR:2-08.0
61.3
2L
3rd inr,3-bk 2100,thru top,bold fin
VICTOR RADLEY - held up early in the run home.
3 of 11
27 Sep 26
Race  5
R Close
28 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Slushy
4
4/3
Landman
MR:2-07.3
59.8
10L
3-bk mrks,held up,off,ran on in gap
4 of  9
30 Aug 26
Race  9
L Whittaker
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
6/8
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-05.8
59.3
0.9L
6th inr,5-bk,blkd,angled,slick wdst
VICTOR RADLEY - held up early in the run home.
1 of 11
23 Aug 26
Race  2
L Whittaker
182 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
U3
7/8
Queensland Spirit
MR:2-07.1
59.9
 
Slw,7th inr,3-bk 700,off,up shadows
VICTOR RADLEY - held up early in the run home.
4 of  8
11 Aug 26
TRIAL
Race  7
L Whittaker
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Request
MR:2-09.8
60.9
 
3 of  9
29 Jul 26
TRIAL
Race  9
S Thornley
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
Evangalist
MR:2-10.5
59.8
 
14 of 15
22 Feb 26
Race  3
L Whittaker
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U3
11/14
Rowdy Yates
MR:2-05.9
58.9
209L
Blew to bits early,out of business
VICTOR RADLEY - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
14 of 15
08 Feb 26
Race  2
L Whittaker
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
4
11/12
Whata Castleton
MR:2-13.5
64.4
129L
Brk start & after,out of business
VICTOR RADLEY - broke at the start losing all chance.
  
10
147546
  R38
U1
Front
Jordan Chibnall(J)
Kyle Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
4 ch g One Over Da Moon-Natives Lasting Love(by Love You)
Owners:
K G Cameron, Mrs M J Cameron
Breeder:
Mrs M J Whyte
Comment:
Untimely gallop put paid to hopes, 21 Oct. Tough bid prior and a leading hope.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 2
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $56,302
Winning Stakes $20,350
Win Dividend $0.32
Place Dividend $0.55
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2422All Weather Slushy200
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course300Distance200
Favourite2102nd Favourite200
Mobile901Standing1721
Left2622Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-29.8
 07/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2600m (U2) 3/4 length 3-22.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  8
04 Nov 26
TRIAL
Race  8
K Cameron
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Lauzelle
MR:2-09.7
58.3
 
6 of 13
21 Oct 26
Race  7
K Cameron
26 days
11th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
1/2
MM Sunshine
MR:2-05.8
58.6
11L
Tardy,10th otr,4-bk,brk 600,bt slws
CHESTER GOLD - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again passing the 600m losing ground.
4 of 13
25 Sep 26
Race  2
K Cameron
5 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
10/10
Request
MR:2-06.1
58.6
1.7L
Up,prkd 2300-tn,up,very game str
5 of 12
20 Sep 26
Race  10
K Cameron
42 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
U1
6/3
Val Thorens
MR:2-13.4
61.5
2.9L
Brk early,10th otr,4-bk,off,tidy wd
CHESTER GOLD - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
7 of 12
09 Aug 26
Race  2
N Burton
9 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J Stand
2400m
Good
U1
2/2
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-03.3
58.2
3.9L
11th otr,wd,wd cvr,prkd 800,outfin
4 of 11
31 Jul 26
Race  3
K Cameron
7 days
7th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
U2
3/3
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.4
60.3
3.4L
10-9-8th,4bk otr,inr,3bk otr,handy
CHESTER GOLD - slow in the early stages.
1 of 11
24 Jul 26
Race  6
K Cameron
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U2
1/2
Alotoftrouble
MR:2-05.5
62.6
 
10th,5-4bk otr,3-4wd tn,swooped
CHESTER GOLD - slow in the early stages.
5 of 15
17 Jul 26
Race  6
K Cameron
5 days
5th up
2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U1
7/9
Chocta
MR:2-04.6
58.6
5L
Slow,10th,4bk otr 750,cheeky inr
CHESTER GOLD - slow to begin.
4 of 10
12 Jul 26
Race  8
K Cameron
14 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U1
2/7
Lipstick
MR:2-05.3
58.1
6.2L
Slw,rear otr,wd 450,wdr tn,bttld on
2 of 10
28 Jun 26
Race  8
K Cameron
14 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
3/3
Flying Dreams
MR:2-07.7
60.1
0.1L
7th,brk,7th gap,4bk otr,wd 400,game
CHESTER GOLD - broke briefly several times between the 1900m and the 1800m losing ground on each occasion.
  
11
935222
  R35
U2
Front
Jordan Leedham(J)
Gavin Smith, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 ch g Love You-One Over Da Skye(by Majestic Son) [Classic Skye 3f(Classic Connection(FR)), Love Me Two 4h(Love You)]
Owners:
G D Smith, A J Johnstone, S J McCully, Ms E Alexander, S E Hunt, Est F T Dooley, L E Williams, N E Williams, Mrs S Williams
Breeder:
L E Williams, Heather Williams, N E Williams
Comment:
Has found one better in last 3 runs and a win would be well deserved. In the mix
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $30,063
Winning Stakes $14,850
Win Dividend $0.38
Place Dividend $0.73
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2825All Weather Slushy310
Grass300Grass Wet000
Course100Distance400
Favourite2102nd Favourite301
Mobile813Standing2312
Left3125Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 2 1/4 lengths 2-31.7
 01/26 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (U1) neck 3-29.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 12
23 Oct 26
Race  2
G Smith
9 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U2
3/4
A Reason To Fight
MR:2-01.0
61.0
0.1L
5bk inr,off,1x1 800,2nd tn,almost
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
2 of  7
14 Oct 26
Race  1
A Fitzgerald
7 days
14th up
R36 to R40 with cond. TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
2/4
Monarch Prince
MR:2-12.7
59.0
0.4L
5th,4-bk inr,prkd bell,gallant bid
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - slow to begin.
2 of 12
07 Oct 26
Race  8
G Smith
52 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
U1
5/5
Valyrian
MR:2-02.7
59.6
1.3L
Eased,wd rear 800,wdr,chall,gallant
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver G Smith.
5 of 10
16 Aug 26
Race  6
G Smith
44 days
12th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
7/9
Help Me
MR:2-04.8
60.0
6.2L
Bk otr,broke 700,ran on late
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke near the 800m losing ground.
3 of 11
03 Jul 26
Race  4
G Smith
5 days
11th up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
U1
9/9
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-01.1
60.1
9.1L
12L off start.,6-5bk inr,off,dashd
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.
9 of  9
28 Jun 26
Race  5
A Fitzgerald
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
8/8
Tessamae
MR:2-05.3
62.9
36L
7th,6-bk inr,brk 1100,out of action
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke near the 1100m losing all chance.
8 of 11
21 Jun 26
Race  3
G Smith
9 days
9th up
Up to R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
U1
6/9
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.8
60.8
4.1L
7th otr,wd 2300,prkd 1850,outkicked
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - raced wide early.
11 of 12
12 Jun 26
Race  5
R May
26 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
11/11
Maroubra
MR:2-05.0
59.7
32L
10th,brk,detachd,no hope
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - permission was granted for the gelding to race without the notified Pacifier after this gear had broken in the stabling area. Broke after jumping a dislodged track marker rounding the first bend losing all chance.
12 of 14
17 May 26
Race  3
G Smith
58 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U1
8/9
Living On A Prayer
MR:2-05.5
60.6
37L
Chkd & brk early,out of business
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start and broke losing all chance.
9 of 10
20 Mar 26
Race  4
G Smith
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
8/8
Prestigious
MR:2-03.5
59.2
29L
Slow,10-9th,4bk inr 1000,gone,brk
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trotted roughly when weakening final bend. Broke passing the 150m losing all chance.