Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc
Wednesday, 21 January
Meeting: JANUARY MEETING (JANUARY MEETING)
Last updated 21/01/2026 at 17:46 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
OAMARU MEMBERS MOBILE PACE
$9825, R35 TO R37, 2000m
For R35 to R37 pacers.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Betterthandiva: RD-Off, Keltic Tiger: SL-On, Playing With Stars: SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Gypsy's Choice(by Live Or Die)
- Owners:
- W A Hyndman, Mrs C M Hyndman, J M Skilling, Terranova Racing No.2 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- W A Hyndman
- Comment:
- Well overdue a winning turn & gets a prime shot here. Must rate.

Starts
38
Wins
1
Seconds
7
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$43,605
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.10
Place Dividend
$0.92
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 29 | 1 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 38 | 1 | 15 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 38 | 1 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Douglas
12 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
2/1
Rocky Pacific
MR:1-55.3
56.8
3.6L
3rd,left prkd 1300,fght tenaciously
JUKEBOX GYPSY - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 100m by an outside runner.
S O'Reilly
3 days
26th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
1/2
Here Comes Marty
MR:1-59.5
60.7
3.5L
Cght wd,up prkd 1250,fght on gamely
JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide early and middle stages.
S O'Reilly
11 days
25th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/1
Sweet Willow
MR:2-03.4
58.7
0.4L
Wd,trld 1650,3-bk,held up,bold mrks
S O'Reilly
4 days
24th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Dead
3/3
Dover Terrace
MR:2-00.0
62.0
2.5L
Eased,rear otr,4-bk,wdst top,stout
G O'Reilly
8 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
2/2
Molly Maeve Estelle
MR:2-02.0
60.0
9.5L
4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,off,sound gap
S O'Reilly
78 days
22nd up
3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
5/6
Penny Weight
MR:2-00.3
58.2
1.2L
Eased,13th otr,wd cvr,wdr top,stern
JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide with cover from the 1100m. Briefly crowded late in the run home when PENNY WEIGHT lay outwards.
G O'Reilly
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R38 to R42 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/2
Better Be Quick
MR:2-04.0
57.3
4L
Ld,trld,3bk 500,held up,fair inr
G O'Reilly
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Zoom X
MR:1-59.2
58.0
4.3L
Gate spd,prkd,askd 300,steady
JUKEBOX GYPSY - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly advised the mare had been unsuited by racing in the parked position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
- Breeding:
- 10 br m Live Or Die-Mary Margaret(by Red River Hanover) [Rylan Charlie 8g(Changeover), Sherwood Ashlyn 12m(Live Or Die)]
- Owner:
- Mrs J M Dillon
- Breeder:
- Mrs J M Dillon
- Comment:
- Tidy work in recent outings & thrives off a handy draw. Must include.

Starts
144
Wins
9
Seconds
24
Thirds
18
Lifetime Stakes
$119,343
Winning Stakes
$46,200
Win Dividend
$0.54
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 136 | 9 | 39 | All Weather Slushy | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| Mobile | 144 | 9 | 42 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 144 | 9 | 42 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Ferguson
11 days
33rd up
R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/10
Hazer
MR:1-59.4
59.7
0.7L
Soon 4pegs,off 700,solid bid
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - the near side hopple carrier strap became detached during the running. Trainer B Norman was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix gear so as not to come adrift.
H Douglas
8 days
32nd up
R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9/9
Jenny Gump
MR:1-58.6
57.5
1.1L
Gt spd,led thrghout,fght well
K Green
13 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/12
Blaze Lightening
MR:1-58.8
58.7
7.2L
Deep pegs,ran on ok innr
H Douglas
7 days
30th up
R35 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
11/9
Forever Arden
MR:1-58.3
57.3
14L
Gt spd,led,trail,only batld
B Orange
11 days
29th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Itsallaboutthemoney
MR:2-04.2
63.3
3.2L
Gt spd,led,joind,batld away
B Orange
7 days
28th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Okiwi Bay
MR:1-59.6
58.7
27L
Parkd,1x1 bell,flat 400,folded
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m. Lay in final bend when weakening.
K Green
3 days
27th up
3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Mr President
MR:1-59.4
58.0
6.4L
Wd,parkd,1x1,flat 400,batld
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance driver K Green advised that the mare had worked hard early and this had taken its toll.
K Green
7 days
26th up
R37 to R42 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6/5
Bowlem Over
MR:1-58.5
57.3
23L
Gt spd,parkd,1x1 bell,flat trn,btld
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
James MacDonald
9 days
25th up
Up to R38 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
1609m
Good
6/6
Airwaves
MR:1-58.1
56.7
0.2L
Gt spd,led thrghout,dug in,nabd
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Always B Miki-Twinkle Bromac(by Rocknroll Hanover) [Taurus Bromac 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Ms B Heyde, B C Cowley, J O Arbuckle
- Breeder:
- B C Cowley
- Gear:
- SL-Off, BL-On
- Comment:
- Steady 4th in a slightly harder grade last start. She looks a combos option.

Starts
52
Wins
5
Seconds
5
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$56,578
Winning Stakes
$33,275
Win Dividend
$0.92
Place Dividend
$1.19
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 43 | 5 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 38 | 4 | 5 | Standing | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| Left | 52 | 5 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Borcoskie
6 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9/7
Santanna Mach
MR:2-01.0
57.6
4.2L
4th,1x1,left prkd 1500,outfinished
T Borcoskie
8 days
26th up
5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5/5
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.5
60.1
4.2L
Trld,3-bk 2300,off 450,whacked away
PLAYING WITH STARS - driver T Borcoskie was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 2100m.
T Borcoskie
2 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2450m
Dead
8/8
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-11.5
62.3
5.4L
3bk otr-1x1,up, tn,steady bid wd
T Borcoskie
2 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
10/10
Flyaway
MR:2-09.5
61.6
3.9L
3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,sound mid
PLAYING WITH STARS - shifted outwards near the 300m crowding an outside runner which had to be restrained. Driver T Borcoskie was shown a replay and warned for the manner in which he drove at this stage.
T Borcoskie
8 days
23rd up
R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
7/7
Heaven
MR:2-07.8
62.2
10L
5-4bk otr,3-4wd 600,no pick-up wd
PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide from the 800m.
T Borcoskie
4 days
22nd up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
10/9
Logan Rock
MR:2-04.1
61.0
4.8L
11th otr,6-bk,wd rear 450,wdr,stout
T Borcoskie
14 days
21st up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
13/11
Archie
MR:2-05.1
63.2
7.2L
Eased,clr last top,lacked dash wd
C Hackett
10 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV J
2300m
Good
7/6
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.9
59.3
21L
Eased,wd cvr rear bell,prkd,wilted
T Borcoskie
18 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/10
Acento
MR:1-59.2
60.3
2.2L
Eased,wd cvr rear bell,wdr,bold fin
PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide early.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Downbytheseaside-Ace Of Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Mad Max 10g(American Ideal), Woodlea Beaver 7m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owner:
- Thurman Syndications No.4
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Brings a mixture of form south. Will need to front with her best game.

Starts
50
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$30,491
Winning Stakes
$15,675
Win Dividend
$0.27
Place Dividend
$0.51
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 48 | 3 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 43 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 50 | 3 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C D Thornley
12 days
41st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/10
Jazzys Upstart
MR:1-55.2
58.7
15L
1x1,3-bk,wd 600,5th top,wilted out
C D Thornley
18 days
40th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
12/13
Here Comes Marty
MR:1-59.5
60.7
6.3L
Eased,rear,6-bk inr,4-bk top,steady
MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up early in the run home.
C D Thornley
24 days
39th up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
10/12
Archie
MR:2-05.1
63.2
2.8L
Trld,3-bk 1700,off,held up,tidy mid
MY TEN GUITARS - held up throughout the run home. Driver C Thornley advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
James Dunn
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
My Wingman
MR:2-02.8
57.7
C D Thornley
7 days
38th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
12/11
Acento
MR:1-59.2
60.3
7.6L
3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,solid mid
MY TEN GUITARS - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
C D Thornley
11 days
37th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 PACE Stand
2400m
Slushy
15/14
Coba Charged
MR:2-04.1
57.3
20L
Brk start,15th,wd cvr 1000,no extra
MY TEN GUITARS - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.
John Dunn
11 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
6/8
Judine
MR:1-59.2
58.2
13L
10th otr,wd solo 1150,posted,folded
MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide without cover from the 1200m. Weakened from the 500m. Driver J Dunn advised the mare had been striking the sulky wheel discs causing it to over-race.
John Dunn
7 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/6
Santanna Mach
MR:1-58.8
57.9
8.9L
10th otr,wd 1400,prkd,outfinished
MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early. Again raced wide middle stages.
John Dunn
7 days
34th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/7
Lorton Vale
MR:2-01.5
60.0
6.9L
9th inr,4-bk,held up rear,no pickup
- Breeding:
- 7 br g Betting Line-Kamwood Beauty(by American Ideal)
- Owners:
- B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
- Breeder:
- Miss B J Willis
- Comment:
- Too far back in sprint last start. Capable on his day & could offer some value.

Starts
135
Wins
10
Seconds
14
Thirds
19
Lifetime Stakes
$126,088
Winning Stakes
$55,275
Win Dividend
$0.50
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 102 | 8 | 26 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 33 | 2 | 7 | Grass Wet | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 55 | 5 | 17 |
| Favourite | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Mobile | 75 | 6 | 17 | Standing | 60 | 4 | 16 |
| Left | 135 | 10 | 33 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Holbrough
9 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
8/8
Rocky Pacific
MR:1-55.3
56.8
15L
Eased,rear otr,never made an impact
C Negus
2 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Nyla
MR:1-58.8
58.7
10L
Soon parkd,flat turn,fadd
C Negus
15 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
5/6
Bettor Way
MR:2-04.8
61.4
5.8L
Gt spd,led,joind turn,boxed on ok
S Tomlinson
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
13/13
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
16L
Nice trip otr,lacked dash thru mid
S Tomlinson
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
13/13
Seaside Pond
MR:2-11.6
58.3
8.1L
Wd,parkd,flat turn,folded
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide early.
S Tomlinson
6 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Swift Guy
MR:2-05.2
58.6
6.5L
Slw,6th,1x1,prkd 2000,couldn't stay
M Williamson
7 days
7th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Bannockburn
MR:2-03.1
56.8
19L
Lobbed trail,rough/brk 750,no hope
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke near the 550m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
H Douglas
11 days
6th up
Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Good
4/3
Major Happy
MR:2-02.5
56.7
98L
Into trail early,brk 1550,out of it
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke near the 1600m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Paced roughly at various stages when weakening from the 800m before breaking again near the 350m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Always B Miki-Isinbayeva(by Christian Cullen) [Allison Stokke 13m(Bettor's Delight), The Mighty Mondo 8g(He's Watching)]
- Owners:
- Jesse Wilson, R N Wilson
- Breeder:
- M B Stirling, J Gin
- Comment:
- Running on late in her Timaru 8th. Cheeky hopes from sticky draw.

Starts
29
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$23,769
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.18
Place Dividend
$0.61
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 21 | 1 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 29 | 1 | 8 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 29 | 1 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/24 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 1/2 neck 1-59.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
9 days
6th up
5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6/7
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.5
60.1
4.8L
9th pegs,6-bk,rear top,tidy on mrks
SIDOROVA - trainer R Wilson advised the mare would be racing in season. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
G Smith
19 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
John Stewart
MR:2-03.4
59.7
7.5L
Wd cvr,prkd,shffld,whacked away gap
SIDOROVA - raced in restricted room briefly near the 1800m.
M Williamson
3 days
4th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/3
The Mandalorian
MR:2-04.7
58.0
1.7L
Trail thrghout,solid up lane
C Dalgety
10 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9/9
Bettor Off
MR:2-03.7
60.3
16L
Mid otr,3w train,batld widr
M Williamson
11 days
2nd up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/3
Keltic Tiger
MR:1-57.1
57.9
2.3L
Ld out,trld 1700,thru,fght hard inr
M Williamson
280 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/1
The Real Crunch
MR:1-56.2
57.9
3.9L
Trail thrghout,steady up lane
M Williamson
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Wavewatcher
MR:2-03.2
57.8
B Williamson
7 days
17th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
8/8
Bondi Lustre
MR:1-59.5
59.6
3.9L
Soon 4pegs,steady up innr
SIDOROVA - held up final bend.
M Williamson
11 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/3
Pioneer
MR:2-07.9
60.2
4.2L
Bk otr,3w,parkd,boxed on ok
SIDOROVA - placed in restricted room passing the 100m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.
M Williamson
8 days
15th up
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/4
Fernz Goldy
MR:1-58.4
57.6
2.1L
Last,angld widest,nice fin
- Breeding:
- 8 br m Betterthancheddar-Millview Diva(by Presidential Ball) [Eldolar 13g(Elsu)]
- Owners:
- C D Good, C F Turner
- Breeder:
- C F Turner
- Gear:
- RD-Off
- Comment:
- No luck in her last two starts after handy prior 2nd. Don't dismiss.

Starts
77
Wins
6
Seconds
7
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$64,649
Winning Stakes
$36,135
Win Dividend
$0.83
Place Dividend
$0.65
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 60 | 6 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 17 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 38 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 75 | 5 | 10 | Standing | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 73 | 6 | 10 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Holmes
4 days
16th up
R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
5/7
Ultimate Perfection
MR:2-02.2
64.7
7.1L
Cgt wide,soon postd,folded up
BETTERTHANDIVA - hampered by a breaking runner racing towards the first bend. Raced wide throughout.
J Cox
19 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
9/9
Sonofamistery
MR:2-03.9
59.2
13L
Soon parkd,flat turn,folded
J Cox
8 days
14th up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
5/7
Archie
MR:2-05.1
63.2
0.5L
4w,up prkd,cvr 1300,wd 400,game bid
BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide early.
J Cox
3 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
12/14
Penny Weight
MR:2-00.3
58.2
4.4L
Eased,5-bk inr,held up,off,tidy mid
BETTERTHANDIVA - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.
C Wigg
13 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
3/3
Courtney Rose
MR:2-00.6
57.9
4.8L
Prkd,cvr 1450,3-bk,wd 450,sound gap
A Edge
13 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/7
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:2-02.0
55.5
2L
Prkd,3-bk inr 1700,off,stout in mid
BETTERTHANDIVA - driver A Edge was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion rounding the final bend.
J Cox
16 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/9
Elton J
MR:1-57.4
57.6
13L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 600,lackd a kick
BETTERTHANDIVA - connections advised the mare has been treated by a chiropractor since last racing.
H Douglas
14 days
9th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3/4
Patiro
MR:1-58.7
57.2
9.7L
3 & 4-bk mrks,flat top,no final zip
BETTERTHANDIVA - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
J Cox
52 days
8th up
5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Carrera Tranquilo
MR:1-58.4
57.4
0.6L
Prkd,ld 1550,kickd hard,bestd 100
BETTERTHANDIVA - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer C Wigg advised the mare had been freshened since its last start and benefitted from a change of environment and training regime after joining her stable.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Ultimate Machete-River Dancer(by Changeover) [Strutter 8m(Sir Lincoln)]
- Owner:
- Mrs K L Kelly
- Breeder:
- Mrs K L Kelly
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Taking on harder grades recently. Tough draw but would threaten with his best.

Starts
41
Wins
3
Seconds
0
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$32,009
Winning Stakes
$18,425
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$1.04
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 32 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 30 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Left | 41 | 3 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
5 days
15th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5/5
Major Happy
MR:2-01.4
57.6
5.3L
Prkd,ld,trld 2100,thru,outfinished
M Williamson
6 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
8/7
Sonofamistery
MR:2-03.9
59.2
12L
Bk otr,peeld 600,batld wider
KELTIC TIGER - over-raced early stages. Improved wide from the 650m.
M Hill
17 days
13th up
2YO+ R38 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
12/12
Better Together
MR:1-58.7
59.2
20L
Cgt wd,parkd bell,folded
KELTIC TIGER - raced wide early and middle stages.
J Cox
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R37 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Star On The Rocks
MR:2-05.0
58.3
6.3L
Gt spd,led,trail,batld fairly
M Williamson
6 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2/3
Sofia Rose
MR:2-00.0
58.2
6.6L
Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down
B Williamson
8 days
10th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Sidorova
MR:1-57.1
57.9
Wd,5th,5-bk inr,1x1,prkd 500,too gd
KELTIC TIGER - driver B Williamson reported the gelding had hung inwards at stages throughout.
M Williamson
13 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Mr President
MR:1-59.4
58.0
11L
Mid otr,3w,parkd bell,folded up
KELTIC TIGER - over-raced early and middle stages. Lay inwards when weakening in the run home.
S Thornley
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/6
Robyns Art
MR:2-00.1
58.5
1.6L
Straight to ld,set terms,reeled in
R Holmes
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2100m
Good
12/13
Blazing Knuckles
MR:2-01.5
56.1
13L
Sped to ld,trld 1100,failed to fire
KELTIC TIGER - weakened from the 500m.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Art Major-A Christian Act(by Christian Cullen) [A Bettor Act 10g(Bettor's Delight), A Classical Act 7g(Betting Line), A Delightful Act 9m(Bettor's Delight), Captain Christian 4g(Captaintreacherous), Captain Christina 3f(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owners:
- A Few Good Men Syndicate, Davidson Syndicate, S D Edmond, Off N Racing Yearly 22 Syndicate, Off N Racing Upfront 22 Syndicate, TD Bagrie Limited, Andrew, Kerry & The Bower Syndicate, J Sharp, Mrs J Sharp
- Breeder:
- A Few Good Men Syndicate
- Comment:
- On pace & not far away last start. Follows out major threat. Include her.

Starts
32
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$25,935
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.19
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 18 | 1 | 6 | Grass Wet | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 32 | 1 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 32 | 1 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 Waimate NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 2100m (8) nose 2-43.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Borcoskie
16 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Courage Reactor
MR:1-55.6
59.4
1.3L
Speared to ld,set terms,swamped 50m
T Borcoskie
R37 to R77 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Dalton Shard
MR:2-01.1
57.7
T Borcoskie
2 days
11th up
3YO+ R36 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
7/7
Samvasa
MR:2-09.6
61.2
32L
Prkd,1x1 1950,flat tn,very plain
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Borcoskie advised the mare failed to handle the track conditions today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
T Borcoskie
12 days
10th up
R36 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
5/5
Apatchofgold
MR:2-10.7
64.1
8L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,urgd 400,tired
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hung outwards near the 500m resulting in the mare briefly locking wheels with WUHAN.
T Borcoskie
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
8/8
Molly Maeve Estelle
MR:2-02.0
60.0
7.8L
Sped to ld,trld 700,thru,bttld well
S Thornley
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV J
2300m
Good
10/10
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.9
59.3
44L
Wd to ld,trld 1700,flat 600,fdd out
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners. Driver S Thornley reported the mare may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.
T Borcoskie
21 days
7th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/8
Impressive Shard
MR:2-03.4
58.5
2.4L
6th inr,4-bk 1600,off,ran on nicely
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m and shifted outwards despite the efforts of driver T Borcoskie striking the sulky wheel of JOHN STEWART with a trailing runner being hampered.
T Borcoskie
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
11/11
Rushkinoff
MR:1-57.6
58.1
237L
7th inr,brk 1500m losing all chance
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - broke rounding the first bend when driver T Borcoskie failed to concede his position unbalancing driver W House (SUPER FUND) with trailing runners being hampered and SHE'S A MAJOR ACT losing all chance. Junior driver T Borcoskie (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Borcoskie's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 7 November 2025. (2 days).
T Borcoskie
11 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2100m
Good
3/2
Peraki Lad
MR:2-05.4
60.5
Speared to ld,set terms,tckld,stoic
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Downbytheseaside-Lislady(by Christian Cullen) [Best Shot 11g(Bettor's Delight), Bettor Lady 10m(Bettor's Delight), Casino Belle 12m(Bettor's Delight), Instant Delight 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- E J Latimer, Miss J K Latimer
- Breeder:
- C J Roberts
- Comment:
- No luck last start & not much more prior. Capable if he can muster his best.

Starts
52
Wins
4
Seconds
7
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$50,626
Winning Stakes
$24,475
Win Dividend
$0.86
Place Dividend
$0.68
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 42 | 3 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 10 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 21 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 36 | 4 | 9 |
| Favourite | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 52 | 4 | 10 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 52 | 4 | 10 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Tomlinson
30 days
11th up
2YO+ R38 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Better Together
MR:1-58.7
59.2
23L
Gt spd,soon trail,cartd out 500
WAVEWATCHER - held up and hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Again held up throughout the run home. Driver K Tomlinson reported she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
O Thornley
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/9
Take The Miki
MR:1-56.4
56.3
10L
7th pegs,shffld,rear,bt stragglers
K Tomlinson
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
Salute
MR:2-03.0
56.9
O Thornley
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
8/8
Justyouwait
MR:1-56.6
59.2
5.7L
Wd cvr,posted 600,couldn't kick on
WAVEWATCHER - raced wide throughout.
O Thornley
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/6
Dawn To Dark
MR:1-55.2
58.0
11L
Ld out,shffld 5-bk,off,wd,chkd,tidy
K Tomlinson
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Sidorova
MR:2-03.2
57.8
O Thornley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R39 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2100m
Good
10/9
Beachbreak
MR:2-03.2
59.8
2.3L
12th otr,wd cvr 1150,fin on gap wdr
O Thornley
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/5
Sky Patrol
MR:1-58.3
57.3
9L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,only fair innr
H Douglas
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
Top Draw
MR:2-13.9
62.5
O Thornley
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
6/6
McKendrick
MR:2-01.8
58.6
Sped to ld,trld 1650,thru,best mrks
WAVEWATCHER - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had benefitted from a change of gear and an economical run today.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Courage Under Fire-Victoria Rulz(by Badlands Hanover) [Benhope Rulz 11g(Courage Under Fire), Change The Rulz 14m(Changeover), Lis Rulz 13m(Lis Mara), Ranfurly Rulz 15g(Bettor's Delight), Rocknizzy Rulz 9m(A Rocknroll Dance), Rockntommy Rulz 10g(A Rocknroll Dance), Vinnie Rulz 12m(Vintage Master)]
- Owners:
- R G Dellaca, J Yang, G P Hope, DoubleYou Tee Cee Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R G Dellaca
- Comment:
- Drops down into a very workable grade & brings tidy form. E/W threat.

Starts
20
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$17,593
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.22
Place Dividend
$0.98
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 0 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 12 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 20 | 1 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/25 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2500m (10) head 3-26 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Sail
6 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/5
Courage Reactor
MR:1-55.6
59.4
0.4L
7th otr,3-bk 1400,4w top,strong fin
AR GEE RULZ - driver H Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
B Hope
8 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
7/7
Lorton Vale
MR:1-58.7
57.1
0.9L
Sped to ld,trld 1500,thru,bold mrks
H Sail
2 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
9/9
Goodoldayz
MR:2-15.3
62.1
2.5L
Soon 3bk otr,up 4-5wd tn,sound wd
B Hope
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
6/5
Flyaway
MR:2-09.5
61.6
19L
Prkd,3bk otr 900,paddling tn,weaknd
AR GEE RULZ - crowded near the 300m having to be steadied. Weakened early in the run home.
B Hope
12 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
8/7
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
13L
Rough,4-5bk inr,off rear tn,battld
AR GEE RULZ - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
B Hope
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
7/10
My Wingman
MR:2-07.3
58.8
6.1L
12th otr,7-bk 1000,bt slws thru mid
E Johnson
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV J
2300m
Good
11/11
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.9
59.3
15L
5th,1x1,prkd,3-bk 1000,no final zip
G Thornley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
Whatz My Choice
MR:1-58.7
57.8
2.7L
Wd,prkd 1350,cvr 1100,blkd,fght mid
AR GEE RULZ - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
B Hope
4 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/5
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
1.6L
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,kept on