Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 8 November
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 |
- 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.

Starts
110
Wins
10
Seconds
16
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$141,061
Winning Stakes
$66,000
Win Dividend
$0.64
Place Dividend
$0.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 68 | 2 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 42 | 8 | 15 | Grass Wet | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Course | 10 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Favourite | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| Mobile | 16 | 1 | 4 | Standing | 94 | 9 | 22 |
| Left | 110 | 10 | 26 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
7 days
97th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2050m
Good
2/2
Sheza Trendy One
MR:2-03.3
60.6
8.2L
7th,5-bk inr,off,sound fin thru mid
H Douglas
7 days
96th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
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.
H Douglas
7 days
95th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
H Douglas
14 days
94th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
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.
H Douglas
7 days
93rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3/4
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
0.9L
Soon ld,allowed terms,chopped down
H Douglas
7 days
92nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4/1
Makani
MR:2-02.1
58.0
12L
Away then brk,always at rear
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke after 100m losing considerable ground.
H Douglas
79 days
91st up
4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
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.
H Douglas
7 days
90th up
Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9/9
Dornish Hill
MR:2-03.8
59.2
10L
Trld,3-4bk inr,off 450,steady wd
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - began awkwardly.
H Douglas
5 days
89th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
21
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$16,550
Winning Stakes
$11,000
Win Dividend
$1.26
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Left | 21 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Lethaby
14 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
A Lethaby
152 days
1st up
4YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
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.
A Lethaby
R35 to R48 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
He's My Creation
MR:2-07.0
59.4
A Lethaby
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
Confessional
MR:2-08.3
58.9
R36 & faster TROT Stand
2200m
Good
Which Way
MR:2-11.6
60.0
A Lethaby
5 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
A Lethaby
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
A Lethaby
11 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
A Lethaby
17 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/5
Kingaroy
MR:2-08.1
60.5
Trld,3-bk 2150,off,wd cvr top,slick
- 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

Starts
16
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$20,888
Winning Stakes
$13,200
Win Dividend
$2.18
Place Dividend
$1.16
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 16 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
9 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1900m
Good
2/2
Amistozo
MR:1-59.8
57.9
4.5L
Eased,7th inr,off,wd,prkd 1000,game
S Thornley
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9/7
Brewster Baker
MR:2-00.9
58.9
13L
Up,prkd,no cvr,fght briefly,wiltd
S Thornley
9 days
7th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/6
Father Mike
MR:2-06.5
58.7
8.5L
9th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,no pick-up
S Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
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.
S Thornley
58 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
7/8
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
17L
5th otr,left prkd 1700,effort told
S Thornley
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Waterfall Bay
MR:2-05.6
59.4
S Thornley
5 days
4th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
5/7
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.4
60.3
1.9L
7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,sound up inr
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
10/12
Bizza To'o
MR:2-06.4
61.6
7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,chall,too slick
S Thornley
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
26
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$19,950
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.12
Place Dividend
$0.97
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 20 | 0 | 6 | Grass Wet | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Left | 26 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
J Morrison
25 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
6/3
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-10.7
60.0
0.8L
Parkd,1x1 brfly,parkd,led in,game
R May
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35, R36 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5/6
Lipstick
MR:2-06.1
60.2
0.5L
8th inr,off,3-bk otr,closed hard wd
J Morrison
14 days
4th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
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.
J Morrison
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
12/11
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-11.0
62.6
8.9L
7th inr,4-bk bell,off,fair thru mid
J Morrison
14 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
6/6
Sheep
MR:2-15.7
65.1
3.6L
Wd,3-bk inr 1400,off,fght thru mid
J Morrison
123 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
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.
J Morrison
3 days
20th up
R35 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
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.
J Morrison
7 days
19th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
32
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$31,035
Winning Stakes
$17,050
Win Dividend
$0.82
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 14 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 11 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 32 | 3 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Hope
10 days
7th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
MM Sunshine
MR:2-05.8
58.6
6.6L
Left prkd the trip,whacked away gap
B Hope
9 days
6th up
3YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
H Sail
9 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
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.
H Sail
5 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
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.
H Sail
19 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
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.
H Sail
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9/9
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-05.8
59.3
2.1L
Trld,3-bk 2200,thru top,bttld well
H Sail
124 days
1st up
R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
10/11
Request
MR:2-06.5
59.4
7L
10-8th,4bk otr,angld,no kick mid-wd
H Sail
11 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
8/10
Macho Man
MR:2-01.7
59.4
11L
7th pegs,5-bk 1600,off 600,no punch
- 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.

Starts
45
Wins
6
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$71,358
Winning Stakes
$46,750
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$0.68
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 38 | 6 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 7 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Favourite | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 9 | 0 | 4 | Standing | 36 | 6 | 5 |
| Left | 45 | 6 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
7 days
39th up
R36 to R40 with cond. TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
J J Dunn
10 days
38th up
4YO+ R36 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
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.
S O'Reilly
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
8/7
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.5
63.0
3.5L
4th inr,6-bk 1700,clsr top,tidy inr
S O'Reilly
16 days
36th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
8/6
Val Thorens
MR:2-13.4
61.5
7.4L
6th,6-bk inr 2200,off,plggd on gap
S O'Reilly
12 days
35th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
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.
S O'Reilly
7 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2/2
Val Thorens
MR:2-04.2
58.6
Left prkd thru'out,ld 450,too tough
S O'Reilly
7 days
33rd up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
H Orange
37 days
32nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J Stand
2400m
Good
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.
S O'Reilly
7 days
31st up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
43
Wins
2
Seconds
10
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$44,978
Winning Stakes
$12,100
Win Dividend
$0.49
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 2 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 20 | 0 | 6 | Standing | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Left | 43 | 2 | 13 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
9 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/2
A Reason To Fight
MR:2-01.0
61.0
1.8L
4th,4bk inr,chkd 350,off,handy inr
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
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.
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/4
Valyrian
MR:2-02.7
59.6
5L
6th otr,1x1,wd 650,pounced,cut bk
T Williams
101 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
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.
T Williams
R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-06.1
59.0
B Orange
7 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
2/2
Silvester
MR:2-02.7
60.2
6.2L
Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down
W House
14 days
26th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1980m
Fast
2/2
Val Thorens
MR:1-59.5
58.9
11L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1600,prkd 800,outfin
T Williams
14 days
25th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
T Williams
23 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
5/5
Living On A Prayer
MR:2-05.5
60.6
1.8L
7th otr,1x1 1500,wd 500,2nd tn,game
- 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.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$10,055
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$2.68
Place Dividend
$1.08
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
L Whittaker
14 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
C Dalgety
14 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D Stand
2000m
Good
4/3
Royal Rock
MR:2-01.8
58.1
2.9L
Mid,followd 1x1,up tn,ok wider
L Whittaker
7 days
4th up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Dead
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.
R Close
28 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Slushy
4/3
Landman
MR:2-07.3
59.8
10L
3-bk mrks,held up,off,ran on in gap
L Whittaker
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
L Whittaker
182 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
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.
L Whittaker
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Request
MR:2-09.8
60.9
S Thornley
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Evangalist
MR:2-10.5
59.8
L Whittaker
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
26
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$56,302
Winning Stakes
$20,350
Win Dividend
$0.32
Place Dividend
$0.55
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 2 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Left | 26 | 2 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Lauzelle
MR:2-09.7
58.3
K Cameron
26 days
11th up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
K Cameron
5 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
10/10
Request
MR:2-06.1
58.6
1.7L
Up,prkd 2300-tn,up,very game str
K Cameron
42 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
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.
N Burton
9 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Majestic Monkey
MR:2-03.3
58.2
3.9L
11th otr,wd,wd cvr,prkd 800,outfin
K Cameron
7 days
7th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
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.
K Cameron
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1/2
Alotoftrouble
MR:2-05.5
62.6
10th,5-4bk otr,3-4wd tn,swooped
CHESTER GOLD - slow in the early stages.
K Cameron
5 days
5th up
2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
7/9
Chocta
MR:2-04.6
58.6
5L
Slow,10th,4bk otr 750,cheeky inr
CHESTER GOLD - slow to begin.
K Cameron
14 days
4th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2/7
Lipstick
MR:2-05.3
58.1
6.2L
Slw,rear otr,wd 450,wdr tn,bttld on
- 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

Starts
31
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$30,063
Winning Stakes
$14,850
Win Dividend
$0.38
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 8 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 31 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
G Smith
9 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
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.
A Fitzgerald
7 days
14th up
R36 to R40 with cond. TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
G Smith
52 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
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.
G Smith
44 days
12th up
R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
G Smith
5 days
11th up
R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
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.
A Fitzgerald
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
G Smith
9 days
9th up
Up to R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
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.
R May
26 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
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.
G Smith
58 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
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.