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Meeting: GERALDINE CUP MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 07/12/2024 at 12:07 pm
Race Number:
Race 12
Race Time:

RD PETROLEUM MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R42, 1850m

 

For R37 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Betterthandiva: BL-Off, Betterwithbling: FD-Off    Legend
1
X47521
  R42
1
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
6 br g Net Ten EOM-Whats Your Excuse(by Live Or Die) [Gettheexcusebookout 13g(Lis Mara), Mudslinger Monty 4g(Net Ten EOM), Thisexcusebetterbeit 9m(Bettor's Delight), Whata Excuse 12g(McArdle)]
Owner:
W A Frost
Breeder:
O Haines, Mrs I K Haines
Comment:
Capped off nice form with deserved win 30Nov. Not a whole lot harder. Consider.
Colours
Starts 76
Wins 4
Seconds 11
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $57,458
Winning Stakes $19,525
Win Dividend $0.35
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather53212All Weather Slushy302
Grass2327Grass Wet713
Course000Distance603
Favourite6032nd Favourite911
Mobile76419Standing000
Left76419Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) nose 1-57.6
 12/22 Forbury Pk R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-58.3
 04/23 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 head 3-18
 11/24 Akaroa 4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-38.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
S Thornley
6 days
5th up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
3/3
Hanoi Franco
MR:2-07.2
59.6
 
Strght to ld,set terms,never headed
2 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
S Thornley
10 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
11/11
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-03.2
60.9
1.8L
Up,led,tackld 900,fght,ld,cght 50
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced early stages and again when attempting to be restrained for a distance passing the 1100m.
5 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  5
S Thornley
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
14/14
The Bettor Major
MR:1-58.5
59.3
3.2L
Ld,trld,3bk 1400,held up,sound inr
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - held up early in the run home.
7 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  10
J Cox
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1
9/9
Country Gold
MR:2-01.3
60.1
11L
Trld-3-4bk inr,held up,imprvd inr
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Shifted ground outwards near the 250m and made contact with the sulky wheel of SIR MONTY. Driver J Cox was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove when shifting ground. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
4 of 12
01 Nov 24
Race  5
R Close
96 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
9/9
The Highlander
MR:2-00.7
61.0
3.6L
Trld,3bk inr 1150,held up,handy
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced middle stages.
UPL
19 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
3
Franco Tim
MR:2-15.1
62.0
 
4 of  6
28 Sep 24
WORKOUT
Race  10
 
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
4
Mikra Wave
MR:2-12.2
63.6
 
6 of  6
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R May
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
Song Sung Blue
MR:2-03.2
57.8
 
7 of  7
28 Jul 24
Race  1
W Frost
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
6/5
Knockshanbally
MR:2-02.2
59.0
12L
4-5bk inr,3bk otr,flat,inr,brk 150
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver W Frost was activating gear hampering an outside runner. Mr Frost was issued a warning for his lack of control at this stage. Broke early in the run home losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
11 of 11
21 Jul 24
Race  1
K Butt
196 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
9
8/9
Big Mama Morris
MR:1-59.4
59.7
61L
3wd,prkd,brk 1200,detachd after
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced in the early stages. Broke near the 1200m and shifted outwards hampering outside and trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver K Butt advised the horse had been striking its sulky wheels.
  
2
590610
  R40
2
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
9 b m Bettor's Delight-Majorett(by Art Major)
Owners:
G P Hope, W G Hill
Breeder:
Est W G Smith, Mrs A E Smith
Comment:
Found herself too far back 30Nov. Electric win prior. Capable of bouncing back.
Colours
Starts 130
Wins 9
Seconds 13
Thirds 16
Lifetime Stakes $110,283
Winning Stakes $47,380
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather68614All Weather Slushy511
Grass62315Grass Wet1615
Course200Distance1705
Favourite6022nd Favourite511
Mobile116928Standing1401
Left130929Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30402

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/20 Waimate NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-12.9
 11/20 Rangiora 3YO+ F&M R40 to R53 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) head 2-30.1
 05/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (10) 3/4 length 2-26.3
 03/22 Oamaru 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) nose 2-25.9
 12/22 Rangiora 3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-32.5
 01/23 Methven 4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (5) 1/2 length 2-56.2
 11/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) head 2-28
 04/24 Ashburton 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1700m (12) 3/4 length 2-03
 11/24 Rangiora 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-19.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12
30 Nov 24
Race  4
B Hope
10 days
44th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
4/3
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
5.8L
Eased,6bk inr,off rear tn,sound wd
1 of  7
20 Nov 24
Race  6
B Hope
12 days
43rd up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2
6/3
Darby
MR:2-03.3
58.1
 
Eased,4th,4bk inr,angld wdst,flew
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - over-raced middle stages.
6 of 14
08 Nov 24
Race  8
B Hope
16 days
42nd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
7/6
Lilac Luxury
MR:2-00.1
58.5
3.1L
Prkd,1x1 1600,3bk 700,good mid
11 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  5
B Hope
17 days
41st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
11/10
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
17L
12th,8bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,gone 400
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1300m. Weakened from the 500m.
9 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  5
H Sail
63 days
40th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
13
7/9
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-04.2
61.0
7.1L
Soon prkd,1x1 1300,off,battld
5 of 12
04 Aug 24
Race  5
B Hope
9 days
39th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/4
Milou
MR:2-01.4
60.0
3.3L
4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,solid bid mid
2 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  10
B Hope
5 days
38th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10
7/7
Lord Mudrick
MR:2-02.1
63.0
0.9L
4bk inr,held up badly,dashd up inr
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.
4 of 11
21 Jul 24
Race  1
B Hope
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
1
1/1
Big Mama Morris
MR:1-59.4
59.7
1.5L
Trld the trip,askd,solid inr,peakd
3 of 10
14 Jul 24
Race  9
R May
7 days
36th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2600m
Easy
8
2/3
Vrilo
MR:2-04.5
58.4
1L
6bk otr,3wd cvr 600,warmd up wdst
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued a warning. Shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner over the concluding stages. Mr May was also issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
4 of 13
07 Jul 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
14 days
35th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
13
1/3
Beaudiene Quick Step
MR:1-59.3
59.8
1.2L
4-6bk otr,4-5wd 450,gritty wd
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced four wide from the 500m.
  
3
687X90
  R37
3
Front
Seth Hill(J)
Jesse Wederell, West Melton
Breeding:
8 b g Betterthancheddar-Reincarnation(by Holmes Hanover) [Change The Nation 12g(Changeover), Infinity 14m(McArdle), Robyn Scherbotsky 13m(McArdle)]
Owners:
J A Wederell, A S Wederell
Breeder:
A S Wederell
Gear:
FD-Off
Comment:
Fitter for 2 runs back. Nice swing in draws. Likely improver today. Keep safe.
Colours
Starts 68
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $77,356
Winning Stakes $31,350
Win Dividend $1.05
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather54314All Weather Slushy401
Grass1424Grass Wet210
Course101Distance201
Favourite4102nd Favourite703
Mobile64418Standing410
Left68518Right000
Fresh90601Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-22.6
 11/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 neck 2-34.9
 01/24 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2400m (12) 3 1/2 lengths 2-58.7
 02/24 NZ Metro R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-27.7
 04/24 Methven 4YO+ R39 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 3-04.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 12
30 Nov 24
Race  4
S Hill
22 days
2nd up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
12
5/5
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
7.3L
Soon 5bk inr,off rear tn,battled
9 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  10
S Hill
152 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
12
10/10
Country Gold
MR:2-01.3
60.1
12L
6bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd
4 of  6
02 Nov 24
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
2YO+ R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Amaretto Franco
MR:2-13.1
61.0
 
UPL
19 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
4
Franco Tim
MR:2-15.1
62.0
 
7 of 12
09 Jun 24
Race  4
S Hill
17 days
22nd up
4YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
7/8
Sky Rocket
MR:1-59.2
58.4
3.3L
3bk otr,3wd,prkd,trld tn,fair inr
8 of 12
23 May 24
Race  9
S Hill
6 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
9/3
Harrison John
MR:1-57.6
56.9
6.4L
Prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 500,pluggd
BETTERWITHBLING - paced roughly in the run home.
6 of  8
17 May 24
Race  3
S Hill
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
2
6/5
The Real McCoy
MR:1-58.5
57.1
2L
Trld the trip,waitd,thru,stuck on
BETTERWITHBLING - briefly held up late in the run home.
9 of 13
10 May 24
Race  10
J Cox
14 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
9/9
Neverseentherain
MR:1-57.5
58.2
4L
1x1-6bk otr,3wd cvr,sound mid,tight
BETTERWITHBLING - held up over the concluding stages.
5 of 11
26 Apr 24
Race  5
S Hill
12 days
18th up
3YO+ R41 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12
8/5
Action Major
MR:1-59.8
58.9
5.3L
Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,handy
BETTERWITHBLING - held up leaving the final bend and until late in the run home.
1 of 13
14 Apr 24
Race  8
S Hill
9 days
17th up
4YO+ R39 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
3
5/5
Izacheapee
MR:2-08.7
62.1
 
Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1,3wd 600,toughest
BETTERWITHBLING - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
  
4
465231
  R42
4
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
10 b g Santanna Blue Chip-Talk To Me Mach(by Mach Three)
Owner:
J P Rennie
Breeder:
J P Rennie
Comment:
Brings strong Northern form down for this. Respect as winner of 20. In the mix.
Starts 209
Wins 20
Seconds 21
Thirds 27
Lifetime Stakes $229,763
Winning Stakes $126,090
Win Dividend $0.83
Place Dividend $0.97
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1841747All Weather Slushy1404
Grass2531Grass Wet100
Course000Distance611
Favourite12732nd Favourite1408
Mobile1551443Standing5465
Left2012048Right800
Fresh90400Fresh301113

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/17 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2500m (2) 2 3/4 lengths 3-09.5
 01/18 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE 1950m (7) neck 2-23.2
 12/18 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-24.8
 02/20 Manawatu R48 to R51 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.2
 02/20 Manawatu R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 2500m (2) neck 3-08.2
 02/20 Taranaki R56 to R67 MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 1/2 length 3-24.1
 12/20 Rivertn TC R54 to R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 2-46.9
 05/21 Invcargill R54 to R58 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 5 3/4 lengths 2-43.3
 05/21 Forbury Pk R50 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-29
 06/21 Invcargill 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-43.3
 07/21 NZ Metro R62 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (5) nose 2-24.5
 06/22 Invcargill 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 6 lengths 2-40.6
 08/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 1/2 head 3-22.7
 01/23 Wairarapa R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 length 2-35.7
 01/23 Kapiti Cst R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2(10m)) 4 1/4 lengths 4-02.6
 03/23 Manawatu R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-07.3
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 length 2-24.5
 05/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1/2 neck 2-30.1
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2000m (4) 1 length 2-35.1
 11/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) head 2-28.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  6
21 Nov 24
Race  7
W House
2 days
163rd up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
1/1
Stealers Wheel
MR:1-59.3
57.5
 
4th inr,off,prkd,ld 1100,hdd,gritty
SANTANNA MACH - Driver W House was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
3 of  8
19 Nov 24
Race  7
W House
8 days
162nd up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4
1/1
Whitebait Marg
MR:2-03.6
59.6
1.8L
Nice trip otr,peeled 300,stout fin
2 of  6
11 Nov 24
Race  4
C Hackett
10 days
161st up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4
2/2
Jazzy Styx
MR:1-58.2
57.6
1L
Prkd,into ld 1400,gathered in 100m
SANTANNA MACH - lay out in the run home.
5 of 11
01 Nov 24
Race  7
W House
9 days
160th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1700m
Good
9
5/5
Michael Eyre
MR:2-02.5
59.1
9.8L
6th,3bk otr,prkd 800,askd,wilted
6 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  5
W House
7 days
159th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7
5/6
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
6.6L
5th,3bk otr,4bk 800,inr tn,plugged
4 of  9
16 Oct 24
Race  8
W House
10 days
158th up
R37 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/7
Straight Flush
MR:2-00.4
58.2
1.5L
3wd,prkd,ld 1500,askd,bestd 150
4 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  5
W House
7 days
157th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
5
5/5
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-04.2
61.0
0.9L
7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1300,very brave
5 of 11
29 Sep 24
Race  7
W House
7 days
156th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
6/3
Lamarli
MR:2-05.7
60.5
4.2L
Prkd,1x1,thru mid tn,steady mid
4 of 13
22 Sep 24
Race  6
W House
14 days
155th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
6
7/6
Moet Shard
MR:2-04.2
60.4
1.3L
Eased,7bk otr,last tn,dashd wdst
4 of 14
08 Sep 24
Race  9
W House
7 days
154th up
3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
9/10
Archie
MR:2-09.2
61.6
2.2L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,up tn,sound wd
  
5
70X020
  R42
5
Front
Sheree Tomlinson
Tim Fensom, Richmond Park
Breeding:
3 b f Sweet Lou-Flying Anvil(by Art Major) [Always Be Batman 2g(Always B Miki), Carrera Lucia 6m(Somebeachsomewhere), Carrera Sky 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Mrs S E Brown, M McClelland
Breeder:
P R Bielby
Movement:
Domiciled at Leeston with Chris McDowell
Comment:
Pay to forget she went around last start. Eyecatching placing prior. Go again.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $12,268
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $1.15
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather800All Weather Slushy000
Grass411Grass Wet000
Course000Distance210
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile1211Standing000
Left1211Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-19.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

14 of 14
01 Dec 24
Race  5
K Cameron
7 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
7
7/7
Just Foxin
MR:2-04.3
60.8
87L
Brk late in score-up,distanced
CARRERA KAHU - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
2 of 12
24 Nov 24
Race  11
S Tomlinson
10 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
12/12
Franco Tim
MR:2-05.1
58.5
0.7L
3-4bk inr,held up,off,flew in gaps
CARRERA KAHU - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
12 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  14
S Tomlinson
217 days
1st up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
14/14
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-58.0
58.4
30L
3bk inr,paddling by 600,weakened
CARRERA KAHU - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson was unable to provide any explanation.
10 of 11
11 Apr 24
Race  10
S Tomlinson
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
10
7/7
Barnstormer
MR:2-02.5
59.8
5.9L
4-5bk inr,battling tn,fair inr
CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly on several occasions throughout. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds.
7 of 14
30 Mar 24
Race  4
S Tomlinson
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R43 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/9
Lewey Maguire
MR:1-58.6
56.4
11L
Eased,3wd,prkd 1200,tired str
CARRERA KAHU - raced wide early. Locked wheels with CHASE THE STARS which lay inwards near the 400m losing ground.
7 of 11
22 Mar 24
Race  5
S Tomlinson
16 days
7th up
3YO+ R43 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Flying Bird
MR:1-59.1
58.3
2.3L
Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,sound
CARRERA KAHU - out of position at the start. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a warning.
6 of  9
06 Mar 24
Race  6
S Thornley
13 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
9/8
Ruby Roe
MR:1-57.9
55.6
4.9L
Lobd 1x1,1x2 bell,handy wide
5 of 10
22 Feb 24
Race  3
S Tomlinson
32 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/9
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-55.6
57.4
5.9L
Eased,3bk otr,3wd tn,steady mid
CARRERA KAHU - raced roughly for a distance passing the 1800m.
1 of 12
21 Jan 24
Race  2
S Tomlinson
2 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
2
4/5
Melody Arden
MR:2-01.3
58.9
 
3bk inr,waitd,clear 200,dashd best
CARRERA KAHU - held up early in the run home.
4 of 14
19 Jan 24
Race  2
S Tomlinson
5 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
4
3/3
Twista
MR:2-07.7
59.2
1.3L
3wd,prkd,1x1,held up,sound mid
CARRERA KAHU - raced wide early.
  
6
06X600
  R41
6
Front
Devon Dolan(J)
Daniel Reardon, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b m Gold Ace-Fernleigh Hannah(by McArdle) [Bosch 7g(Gold Ace)]
Owners:
Fernz Boyz Syndicate, Murfy's 6 Syndicate, P J Griffin, J P Hurley, P S Reardon
Breeder:
P S Reardon, D S Reardon, J A Mair, Murfy's 6 Syndicate
Comment:
Had excuses last start. Has more upside than most here. Want odds on grass.
Colours
Starts 62
Wins 6
Seconds 6
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $65,908
Winning Stakes $34,925
Win Dividend $1.18
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather53611All Weather Slushy201
Grass902Grass Wet201
Course200Distance200
Favourite4202nd Favourite500
Mobile62613Standing000
Left62613Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30501

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 head 2-27.3
 06/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-26.5
 11/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (3) 3/4 length 2-29
 04/24 Timaru 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 3-16.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with con 1980m (1) 1/2 neck 2-25.6
 06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 3-13

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 12
04 Dec 24
Race  5
D Dolan
10 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
11/9
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:1-59.1
59.1
17L
4-5-6bk otr,5bk inr,bt slows inr
13 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
D Dolan
4 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11
14/14
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
9.3L
Chkd 1750,5-6bk otr,4bk,pluggd wd
FERNZ GOLDY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.
6 of  7
20 Nov 24
Race  6
D Dolan
101 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
5/5
Krystal Delight
MR:2-03.3
58.1
9.5L
Eased,7th,3bk otr,bt slows in str
FERNZ GOLDY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
3 of  7
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
 
D Reardon
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
Live On Legend
MR:2-16.5
60.6
 
6 of  8
11 Aug 24
Race  5
D Dolan
16 days
57th up
4YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
6/6
Gotta Elect Bill
MR:1-56.5
57.9
6.5L
Eased,4bk otr,no threat wd rear
13 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  7
D Dolan
14 days
56th up
4YO+ R46 to R66 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
11/8
Black Mach
MR:2-00.4
59.4
33L
3bk inr,4bk 1200,white flag 600
FERNZ GOLDY - weakened passing the 600m.
10 of 14
12 Jul 24
Race  8
D Dolan
12 days
55th up
3YO+ F&M R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
11/9
Terra Sancta
MR:1-57.3
58.0
9.4L
Prkd-5bk otr 700,held up,bt slows
FERNZ GOLDY - held up early in the run home.
1 of 11
30 Jun 24
Race  8
J Morrison
14 days
54th up
4YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
7/6
Franco Hoffman
MR:1-59.4
57.6
 
1x1,brief 3wd 800,prkd,too smart
1 of 10
16 Jun 24
Race  5
M Williamson
7 days
53rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
1/1
Westar Molly
MR:1-58.3
58.6
 
Soon trld,held up,off 350,smartest
2 of 11
09 Jun 24
Race  6
D Dolan
7 days
52nd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
8/8
Oh Micky
MR:1-57.2
57.7
2.7L
Trld-3bk inr 1300,waited,tidy mid
  
 7550642Zia Bromac   
8
319006
  R37
8
Front
Lionel Dobbs
Lionel Dobbs, Orari
Breeding:
6 br m Betterthancheddar-Millview Diva(by Presidential Ball) [Eldolar 11g(Elsu)]
Owners:
C D Good, C F Turner
Breeder:
C F Turner
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Unable to finish off last start. Doesn't mind a fight. Requires right run today.
Colours
Starts 56
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $51,978
Winning Stakes $30,635
Win Dividend $0.92
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4657All Weather Slushy501
Grass1001Grass Wet401
Course101Distance211
Favourite5132nd Favourite411
Mobile5448Standing210
Left5258Right400
Fresh90301Fresh30710

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) 3/4 length 3-27
 05/23 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 1700m (10) head 2-03.6
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 1900m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.3
 05/24 Ashburton 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 1/2 length 3-01.1
 10/24 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1/2 length 2-29.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  9
01 Dec 24
Race  3
L Dobbs
8 days
44th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5
9/9
Amalfi
MR:1-59.0
58.2
7.2L
1x1,3bk otr 700,off,whackd away
11 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  7
L Dobbs
22 days
43rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3
9/9
The Bettor Major
MR:2-03.3
57.8
15L
1x1-prkd,1x1,3wd 700,tiring tn
BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 800m.
13 of 13
01 Nov 24
Race  8
L Dobbs
9 days
42nd up
4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
13
11/11
Patiro
MR:1-59.5
59.0
14L
7-6bk otr,3wd 900,lacked xtra wd
BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 900m.
9 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  8
L Dobbs
10 days
41st up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
8/9
Straight Flush
MR:2-01.5
56.9
4.7L
5bk otr,to 4bk inr tn,steady inr
BETTERTHANDIVA - driver L Dobbs was issued a warning for striking a track marker leaving the final bend.
1 of 13
13 Oct 24
Race  8
L Dobbs
4 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
10/9
Almighty Clever
MR:2-00.2
59.7
 
Soon mid otr,peeld 600,kept coming
3 of  9
09 Oct 24
Race  3
L Dobbs
10 days
39th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/6
Courage Reactor
MR:2-01.9
60.7
0.6L
Wd,prkd 1600,urgd tn,very brave
9 of 14
29 Sep 24
Race  9
L Dobbs
14 days
38th up
4YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
3
11/9
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-00.1
59.5
15L
4bk otr,6bk 1200,3-6wd tn,bt slows
BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 800m.
2 of  6
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  3
L Dobbs
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2
Song Sung Blue
MR:2-03.2
57.8
 
4 of 13
15 Sep 24
Race  4
L Dobbs
14 days
37th up
3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
8/8
Wavewatcher
MR:2-03.1
57.0
2.6L
Presd 2 lead,kickdup bell,fght well
BETTERTHANDIVA - lay inwards into the passing lane early in the run home having to be corrected by driver L Dobbs.
5 of 10
10 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  4
L Dobbs
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
Irish Dream
MR:2-04.2
58.3
 
  
 9725568Ivona Dadic   
10
044X76
  R41
10 (2nd row)
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Wendy Stevenson, Ashburton
Breeding:
8 b g Changeover-Motu Fantasy(by Dream Away(USA)) [Beach Fantasy 4g(Downbytheseaside), Ideal Dream 5g(American Ideal), Motu Gatecrasher 11h(Changeover), Scooter B 2g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Ms W R Stevenson, P L Forrest
Breeder:
G F Timperley
Comment:
Form & fitness heading in right direction. Soft trip on offer. Can place at odds
Colours
Starts 81
Wins 4
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $53,390
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.49
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5726All Weather Slushy100
Grass2422Grass Wet611
Course200Distance300
Favourite1012nd Favourite311
Mobile5938Standing2210
Left8148Right000
Fresh90701Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/20 Banks Pen Up to MR47 MOB. PACE 2000m (12) 2 1/4 lengths 2-37.4
 01/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R58 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 head 2-26.8
 12/23 Oamaru R35 MOB. PACE 2000m (7) neck 2-37
 05/24 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-23.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  10
C Dalgety
8 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
11/11
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-00.0
57.9
5.8L
Found 1x1,angld out 200,steady
7 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  7
G O'Reilly
146 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7
8/8
The Bettor Major
MR:2-03.3
57.8
8.3L
Eased,5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,steady mid
7 of  7
19 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
K Butt
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Shepherds Delight
MR:2-05.4
55.9
 
7 of  8
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  9
 
K Butt
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
Audacity
MR:2-16.3
59.7
 
4 of 11
30 Jun 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6
8/8
Fernz Goldy
MR:1-59.4
57.6
8.5L
Soon prkd,1x1 700,3bk,honest mid
4 of  9
23 Jun 24
Race  9
T Williams
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
1
2/5
Ideal Chevron
MR:2-01.2
58.1
0.8L
Soon trld,waitd,thru,solid bid inr
13 of 13
16 Jun 24
Race  7
T Williams
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Good
4
3/3
Major Hipster
MR:2-02.6
57.4
72L
Brk badly start,nvr a hope after
NOT OVER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
6 of 10
02 Jun 24
Race  5
T Williams
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
3/3
Eddie Osei
MR:1-59.5
56.6
3.6L
Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,fght,tired
1 of 11
26 May 24
Race  6
T Williams
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/1
Resilient
MR:2-05.8
60.1
 
Ld,trld,off,ld,trld 1300,thru,smart
2 of 10
19 May 24
Race  11
T Williams
7 days
3rd up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9
3/4
Sargent Best
MR:2-05.3
58.9
1.3L
4bk otr,up,prkd,ld 1300,fght,cght
  
11
400244
  R42
11 (2nd row)
Front
Robbie Close
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
Breeding:
8 br g Changeover-Lucie Boshier(by Elsu) [Chromozone 9m(Mach Three), Farewell Spit 4g(Sunshine Beach), Joan Jett 7m(Rocknroll Hanover)]
Owners:
D J Stuart, P O'Hagan, G C Ruffell, P H M Sutorius, M J O'Malley, M J Campbell, B T Robinson, Dr K M Lawson, A D Stuart, Ms R A Sutorius
Breeder:
Loburn Limited
Comment:
In good form. Likes the grass. Gets in well on ratings. Goes close with best.
Colours
Starts 60
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $53,593
Winning Stakes $26,950
Win Dividend $0.55
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather600All Weather Slushy100
Grass54511Grass Wet1002
Course100Distance1012
Favourite2202nd Favourite602
Mobile4759Standing1302
Left60511Right000
Fresh90601Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/20 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2450m (4) 8 lengths 3-18.6
 12/21 Westport 3YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 length 3-23.5
 02/22 Hawera 3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) neck 2-35.7
 12/22 Westport 3YO+ R46 to R57 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 1/2 head 3-22.7
 01/23 Marlb HRC R51 to R56 MOB. PACE 1850m (6) 1 length 2-20.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  10
R Close
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1
9/6
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-00.0
57.9
2.9L
Led the trip,kickd,run down 100
4 of 12
24 Nov 24
Race  11
R Close
23 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
5/5
Franco Tim
MR:2-05.1
58.5
2L
Gate spd,led,fght,run down 150
2 of 11
01 Nov 24
Race  7
R Close
16 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1700m
Good
2
2/1
Michael Eyre
MR:2-02.5
59.1
0.8L
Led,held ld,kickd,cght,fght,bestd
10 of 12
16 Oct 24
Race  4
Z Meredith
10 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE INV J
1980m
Fast
10
11/11
Eastwood Dream
MR:2-00.5
56.7
4.4L
Trld,3bk inr,4bk 550,held up inr
DENNIS DENUTO - held up middle stages of the run home.
10 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  10
R Close
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
9/9
Wotsonyamind
MR:2-06.7
61.3
4L
Thru,ld,trld 1900,thru,no dash inr
4 of 13
22 Sep 24
Race  12
R Close
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11
6/7
Wuhan
MR:2-02.7
60.8
0.9L
5-6bk inr,angld wd tn,held up,tidy
DENNIS DENUTO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
6 of 12
08 Sep 24
Race  12
R Close
147 days
1st up
4YO+ R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
6/6
Don Juan
MR:2-00.9
62.1
2.7L
5bk otr,wd rear tn,never clear wd
DENNIS DENUTO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
4 of  5
31 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
R Close
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Chance On Me
MR:2-15.5
61.6
 
11 of 14
14 Apr 24
Race  12
B Orange
13 days
13th up
4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
3
2/3
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-10.0
62.2
4.9L
1x1-3bk otr,emergd 300,battld
4 of 14
01 Apr 24
Race  10
R Close
8 days
12th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
4/5
Jose Quivera
MR:2-03.4
57.2
2.3L
Ld,trld,3bk 1400,held up,solid inr
DENNIS DENUTO - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
  
12
08X397
  R37
12 (2nd row)
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
Simon Adlam, Ashburton
Breeding:
6 br m Art Major-Itz All About Me(by Courage Under Fire) [Itsallaboutthemoney 3f(Vincent(AUS)), Itz All About Magic 8m(Art Major), Itz All Fired Up 5g(Art Major), Itz Bettor To Win 12g(Bettor's Delight), Itz Risky Business 11g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Est R G McMeeking, Mrs N C McMeeking
Breeder:
R G McMeeking, Mrs N C McMeeking
Comment:
Form has just tapered off since impressive fresh-up 3rd. Worth consideration.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $47,358
Winning Stakes $28,050
Win Dividend $0.97
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1820All Weather Slushy100
Grass3336Grass Wet1031
Course200Distance701
Favourite1102nd Favourite210
Mobile4045Standing1111
Left5156Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M PACE 2000m (5) 3/4 length 2-33.3
 01/23 Banks Pen R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 neck 2-33.9
 03/23 Reefton R39 to R43 MOB. PACE 2450m (6) 1/2 length 3-17.4
 04/23 Methven 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (2) head 3-03.3
 04/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3 lengths 3-17.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  9
01 Dec 24
Race  3
J R Dunn
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
6/6
Amalfi
MR:1-59.0
58.2
8L
4bk otr,5bk 750,thru,battld mid
9 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
G O'Reilly
23 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
7/7
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-03.2
60.9
23L
Eased,chkd 1400,6-4bk inr,pluggd
ITZ MAGICAL MEG - hampered rounding the first bend. Again hampered near the 1500m losing ground.
4 of  7
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
 
G O'Reilly
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Live On Legend
MR:2-16.5
60.6
 
3 of 13
01 Nov 24
Race  8
G O'Reilly
147 days
1st up
4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
12/12
Patiro
MR:1-59.5
59.0
4.8L
1x1 the trip,off tn,tried hard mid
3 of  7
19 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
8
Franco Tim
MR:2-15.1
62.0
 
8 of  8
07 Jun 24
Race  8
R May
5 days
20th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
6/8
Shards Matrix
MR:2-00.3
56.9
11L
1x1,prkd 1500,1x1 600,felt pinch
ITZ MAGICAL MEG - paced roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend.
12 of 12
02 Jun 24
Race  9
S Ottley
16 days
19th up
4YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
6/8
Cee Who's Bettor
MR:1-58.7
59.7
16L
6bk otr,up,prkd-1x1,tiring 450
ITZ MAGICAL MEG - weakened final bend. Paced roughly in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
6 of 14
17 May 24
Race  8
S Ottley
5 days
18th up
5YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
13
7/9
Ebury Street
MR:2-00.6
58.0
5.7L
7bk otr,3-4wd 650,warmd up wdst
7 of 10
12 May 24
Race  7
S Ottley
16 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
8/6
Franco Humbie
MR:1-59.6
57.9
6.9L
3bk otr,3wd 550,up,whackd away
8 of 11
26 Apr 24
Race  5
S Ottley
8 days
16th up
3YO+ R41 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10
5/6
Action Major
MR:1-59.8
58.9
7.3L
4-5bk otr,angld wd,tried hard wd