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Meeting: CUP MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 24/01/2026 at 14:39 pm
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL RIVERTON CUP (HANDICAP PACE)

$20,000, R50 TO R85 SPECIAL, 2800m

 

For R50 to R85 pacers. Front: R50 to R55. 10m: R56 to R63. 20m: R64 to R70. 30m: R71 to R77. 40m: R78 to R85. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. This race is also a part of the Southern Cups Series.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
9636P3
  R55
1
Front
Brad Williamson
Brad Williamson, Oamaru
Breeding:
6 b g Bettor's Delight-Saucycullen(by Christian Cullen) [Big Wheels 4g(Bettor's Delight), Chimichurri 7h(Bettor's Delight), Saucy Delight 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
All Things Harness Racing No.3 Syndicate, R N Austin, Mrs J M Austin, R L P Scott, Fly Under The Radar Syndicate, Sulky Seven Syndicate, Shirley W's Syndicate
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Rugged type with no fears in this grade. Can give cheek from front row.
Colours
Starts 63
Wins 8
Seconds 7
Thirds 14
Lifetime Stakes $116,486
Winning Stakes $62,700
Win Dividend $0.44
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather56720All Weather Slushy301
Grass711Grass Wet000
Course101Distance503
Favourite13642nd Favourite926
Mobile47815Standing1606
Left63821Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Tuapeka NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-43.6
 12/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 1/2 head 2-34.9
 09/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1/2 head 2-57.4
 11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE 2400m (9) 1/2 length 2-57.8
 12/24 Invcargill R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (11) neck 2-46.2
 01/25 Nth Sthlnd R52 to R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-42.1
 02/25 Winton R50 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. P 2400m (4) 1/2 length 2-56.4
 07/25 Winton 3YO+ R45 to R60 MOB. PACE 1609m (8) nose 1-56.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 11
15 Jan 26
Race  9
B Williamson
9 days
45th up
3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10
3/3
Duchess Of Kent
MR:1-57.6
57.7
1.7L
Bk otr,drag up 600,nice chase
P
06 Jan 26
Race  10
B Williamson
2 days
44th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
8/7
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-03.1
62.9
 
Broken gear,pulled up
TABASCO - broke at the start losing ground. A hopple carrier strap came adrift near the 2100m with the gelding being retired from the event by driver B Williamson. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with trainer B Williamson deemed not to be at fault.
6 of 10
04 Jan 26
Race  10
B Williamson
8 days
43rd up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
3
4/4
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.2
 
12L
Soon parkd,fading 400,boxd on
3 of 13
27 Dec 25
Race  10
B Williamson
8 days
42nd up
3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5
7/8
Always Dreaming
MR:2-00.2
55.9
7.7L
Soon 3pegs,solid bid up innr
6 of 11
19 Dec 25
Race  12
B Williamson
12 days
41st up
3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5
9/7
J T Boe
MR:1-56.6
57.2
11L
Bk otr,5pegs,hld up 400,ok after
TABASCO - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
9 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
B Williamson
23 days
40th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
3
10/9
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
7.7L
5pegs,only batld up innr
TABASCO - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced and had to be steadied near the 1300m resulting in an easing of the pace.
11 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  13
B Williamson
3 days
39th up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
13/14
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
18L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd,7th tn,felt pinch
13 of 13
11 Nov 25
Race  11
B Williamson
16 days
38th up
R58 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
12/12
It's Tough
MR:1-57.9
56.9
13L
4-5bk otr,pushd 4-6wd tn,no threat
5 of  7
26 Oct 25
Race  9
B Williamson
30 days
37th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1
6/6
Dreams Are Free
MR:2-05.1
56.2
3.9L
5th,parkd bell,flat trn,boxd on
8 of  9
26 Sep 25
Race  4
N Williamson
26 days
36th up
R54 to R68 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
9/9
It's Tough
MR:1-55.4
55.9
7.3L
Up,cght prkd,askd tn,felt pinch
  
2
286604
  R53
U1
Front
Ricky Gutsell
Ricky Gutsell, Wyndham
Breeding:
8 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Insar(by Dare You To) [Baltic Star 6m(Always B Miki), Hacksaw Ridge 7g(A Rocknroll Dance), Insarchatwist 9m(A Rocknroll Dance), Maahes 11g(Somebeachsomewhere), Miysis 19g(Mach Three), Seth 18g(Elsu), Sobek 17g(Riverboat King)]
Owners:
R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Breeder:
R J Gutsell, Miss J D Sheridan, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Comment:
Kept digging in in his Cromwell Cup 4th. Loves grass tracks & can feature.
Colours
Starts 72
Wins 9
Seconds 7
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $102,513
Winning Stakes $62,150
Win Dividend $1.49
Place Dividend $1.24
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4253All Weather Slushy310
Grass3048Grass Wet511
Course211Distance702
Favourite1102nd Favourite511
Mobile4996Standing2305
Left72911Right000
Fresh90611Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 Gore NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR43 MOB. PACE 1750m (11) 1/2 length 2-19.9
 11/22 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 3/4 length 3-01.1
 12/22 Gore 4YO+ R41 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 1750m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-19.1
 02/23 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) neck 2-36.3
 12/23 Winton R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 1/2 length 2-57.2
 10/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE 2400m (8) 1 length 2-57.8
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R53 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-13.5
 01/25 Rivertn TC R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 1940m (11) nose 2-29.4
 08/25 Winton R46 to R65 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) neck 2-57.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 15
06 Jan 26
Race  10
R Holmes
8 days
10th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
4/4
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-03.1
62.9
3.3L
Soon 3pegs,flat turn,kept trying
STILL ROCKIN - lay inwards on the bend near the 2000m contacting and dislodging a track marker.
14 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
R Holmes
15 days
9th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U3
7/8
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
5.4L
Brk,rear,7bk otr,wd 1250,loomed,fdd
STILL ROCKIN - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1400m.
6 of 11
14 Dec 25
Race  9
R Gutsell
7 days
8th up
R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
8
5/5
Seaside Rose
MR:1-58.2
59.5
7.8L
Wd cvr,easd,last,4w 700,ok mid
STILL ROCKIN - raced wide through the early and middle stages.
6 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
R Holmes
23 days
7th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
U1
3/2
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
4.4L
Soon 1x1,out trn,ok wider
STILL ROCKIN - backed away as the start was effected losing ground.
1 of  4
30 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
R Gutsell
 
R40 to R60 Wk. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-07.5
56.9
 
8 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  6
R Holmes
19 days
6th up
3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
3/3
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.4
55.4
10L
Ld,trld,3bk 1200,waitd,imprvd inr
5 of  5
08 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  10
R Gutsell
 
R49 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
2
Cracker Opie
MR:2-02.6
56.9
 
2 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
R Holmes
14 days
5th up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
U1
2/2
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
0.2L
7th otr,1x1 2300,wd 800,ld,crunched
STILL ROCKIN - raced wide early.
2 of 17
12 Oct 25
Race  10
R Holmes
10 days
4th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U1
11/10
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-06.2
57.5
0.2L
3rd,prkd,ld 2150,dictated,cght post
5 of  6
02 Oct 25
Race  3
R Gutsell
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
6/6
Built For Glory
MR:1-53.1
58.1
3.9L
4th,3pegs,tite room,ran on ok
  
 35X0107Deny Everything   
4
225141
  R63
2
10
Matthew Williamson
Ricky Gutsell, Wyndham
Breeding:
7 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Insar(by Dare You To) [Baltic Star 6m(Always B Miki), Insarchatwist 9m(A Rocknroll Dance), Maahes 11g(Somebeachsomewhere), Miysis 19g(Mach Three), Seth 18g(Elsu), Sobek 17g(Riverboat King), Still Rockin 8g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:
R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Breeder:
R J Gutsell, Ms J D Sheridan, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Comment:
Continued great form with Cromwell Cup win from this handicap. Must rate.
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 7
Seconds 7
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $95,666
Winning Stakes $56,375
Win Dividend $0.91
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2416All Weather Slushy200
Grass2467Grass Wet420
Course100Distance502
Favourite2022nd Favourite421
Mobile2847Standing2036
Left48713Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Gore MR43 to MR48 MOB. PACE 1750m (11) head 2-17.8
 12/23 Forbury Pk 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 2 1/2 lengths 2-45.5
 12/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-32.4
 01/24 Wyndham Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 3-16.4
 10/25 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (U1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-15.7
 12/25 Westport R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (5(10m)) neck 4-21.6
 01/26 Wyndham R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 1/2 length 3-19

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 15
06 Jan 26
Race  10
M Williamson
7 days
11th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
3/1
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-03.1
62.9
 
Trail thrghout,made full use
4 of  7
30 Dec 25
Race  8
R Holmes
4 days
10th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
2
2/2
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-13.2
62.6
5.6L
6th,3bk otr 1300,1x1 650,sound wd
HACKSAW RIDGE - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 2200m. Hung inwards and paced roughly in the run home resulting in an inside runner being crowded over the concluding stages.
1 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  9
R Holmes
12 days
9th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Dead
5
2/1
Teds Legacy
MR:2-11.5
66.2
 
Brk 3000,3-4bk otr,3wd 400,toughest
HACKSAW RIDGE - jumped a mark on the track after 200m and broke losing ground.
5 of 11
14 Dec 25
Race  9
B Williamson
7 days
8th up
R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
7
3/3
Seaside Rose
MR:1-58.2
59.5
7.5L
Cgt 3wide thrghout,brave effort
HACKSAW RIDGE - raced wide throughout.
2 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
N Williamson
23 days
7th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
2
1/1
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
0.5L
Led,soon trail,nice chase
2 of  4
30 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
N Williamson
 
R40 to R60 Wk. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Still Rockin
MR:2-07.5
56.9
 
2 of 12
14 Nov 25
Race  2
R Holmes
19 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
3/3
Haley Jaccka
MR:1-58.2
58.3
1L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 700,fght,cght
HACKSAW RIDGE - lay inwards and paced roughly as the start was effected hampering an inside runner. Again lay inwards and paced roughly when being restrained after 100m and made contact with the sulky wheel of MR CASH MAN which shifted outwards marginally with trailing runners being hampered.
1 of  6
08 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  9
R Gutsell
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
7
Rylan Charlie
MR:2-06.1
57.7
 
3 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
J Morrison
7 days
5th up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
U1
5/6
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
1.8L
Prkd,into ld 2300,dictated,run down
HACKSAW RIDGE - raced wide early.
1 of 13
19 Oct 25
Race  6
R Holmes
17 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
3/4
Super Fund
MR:2-01.1
57.5
 
4pegs,parkd bell,loomd tn,2 big
HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards over the concluding stages.
  
5
543806
  R56
U1
10
Hayden Douglas(J)
Lyndon Bond, Mataura
Breeding:
7 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Bury My Heart(by In The Pocket) [Derringer 13g(Bettor's Delight), Flintlock 10h(Bettor's Delight), Strawberry Heart 15g(Bettor's Delight), Texican 17g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
G Andrew, R H Yeoman, M A Heads, Mrs L A Heads, A G Sutherland, G B Chapman, L J Bond, H A Swain
Breeder:
Mrs M Carson
Comment:
Brings a mixture of form to grass assignment. Capable with his best game.
Colours
Starts 90
Wins 12
Seconds 11
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $140,948
Winning Stakes $84,150
Win Dividend $0.89
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather801215All Weather Slushy510
Grass1003Grass Wet101
Course201Distance1002
Favourite6322nd Favourite1424
Mobile741216Standing1602
Left901218Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/22 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (7) 2 lengths 3-02.1
 02/22 Wyndham 3YO+ R44 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (4) 3/4 length 2-56.2
 03/22 Wairio 3YO+ R45 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-58.4
 04/23 Invcargill R47 to R52 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1/2 length 2-43.9
 05/23 Invcargill R48 to R56 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) neck 2-43.2
 11/23 Invcargill R49 to R57 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 3 3/4 lengths 2-40.8
 11/23 Invcargill 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-44.2
 06/24 Forbury Pk 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 1-55
 08/24 Winton 3YO+ R50 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. M 2400m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-56.6
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) 3/4 length 3-13.8
 09/25 Invcargill 3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 5 3/4 lengths 2-41.2
 10/25 Winton 3YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE 2400m (10) 3 1/2 lengths 2-57

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 11
15 Jan 26
Race  9
H Douglas
19 days
16th up
3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11
7/7
Duchess Of Kent
MR:1-57.6
57.7
5.4L
Mid-bk otr,launchd 600,peakd,ok
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - driver H Douglas reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
10 of 13
27 Dec 25
Race  10
S Walkinshaw
8 days
15th up
3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
U1
12/12
Always Dreaming
MR:2-00.2
55.9
23L
Brk brfly,bk otr,batld rear
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
8 of 11
19 Dec 25
Race  12
C Dalgety
5 days
14th up
3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6
5/5
J T Boe
MR:1-56.6
57.2
15L
Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fadd
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced middle stages when leading.
3 of 11
14 Dec 25
Race  9
C Dalgety
7 days
13th up
R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
9
4/4
Seaside Rose
MR:1-58.2
59.5
6.3L
Soon 4pegs,angld trn,nice wn clear
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced through the middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend. Driver C Dalgety reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
4 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
11 days
12th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
U2
12/12
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
4.1L
Pressd 2 lead,capturd,fght well
5 of 10
26 Nov 25
Race  6
W House
12 days
11th up
R46 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11
4/6
Deny Everything
MR:1-55.5
57.2
2.7L
Wide,soon parkd,fght on well
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - raced three wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1700m. The off-side boring pole came adrift near the 1650m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
13 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  13
S Ottley
14 days
10th up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
11/12
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
33L
Up,prkd,1x1 1200,fading from 600
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced early stages. Weakened from the 600m.
1 of 10
31 Oct 25
Race  7
B Williamson
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
10
4/3
Jaccka Evan
MR:1-58.6
58.5
 
Bk otr,3w,led 1200,cleared out
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - when questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer L Bond advised the gelding had benefitted from a big drop in class and the race had been run to suit.
7 of  7
26 Oct 25
Race  9
M Williamson
10 days
8th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
U1
7/7
Dreams Are Free
MR:2-05.1
56.2
9.7L
Brk start,last,always at rear
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced through the middle stages.
6 of  6
16 Oct 25
Race  5
M Hill
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R45 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5
2/2
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-56.8
59.1
6.7L
Kept pressn 2 lead,flat 400,foldd
  
6
11X475
  R71
1
30
Mark Hurrell
Greg Hunter, Kennington
Breeding:
6 b m Sunshine Beach-Cool Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Cool Idea 10m(American Ideal), Cool Scooter 11g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
G O Hunter, Mrs V J Hunter
Breeder:
G O Hunter
Comment:
Handy work in trials after her tidy last start 5th on grass. Good respect.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 7
Seconds 5
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $105,643
Winning Stakes $79,550
Win Dividend $1.13
Place Dividend $1.07
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather26710All Weather Slushy302
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite5322nd Favourite513
Mobile26710Standing100
Left27710Right000
Fresh90420Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Wairio NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2400m (14) head 2-57.3
 02/24 Wairio 4YO+ R44 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (10) 1/2 length 2-58.9
 05/24 Winton 3YO+ R47 to R53 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 3/4 length 3-01.3
 06/24 Winton 4YO+ R49 to R67 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 1/2 head 2-54.3
 01/25 Invcargill R46 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. P 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-42.2
 05/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-25.9
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) neck 2-23.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  6
17 Jan 26
WORKOUT
Race  2
M Hurrell
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Always Ticking
MR:2-05.6
55.6
 
2 of  3
09 Jan 26
WORKOUT
Race  3
M Hurrell
 
Up to & including R71 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3
Duchess Of Kent
MR:2-02.7
58.2
 
5 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
58 days
3rd up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
2
8/11
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
4.3L
Bk otr,thru mid trn,tidy work
BEACH DAY - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room when negotiating the crossing near the 1800m.
1 of  5
22 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
M Hurrell
 
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
6
Rylan Charlie
MR:2-02.0
58.5
 
7 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  10
M Hurrell
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
7/6
Francent
MR:1-56.7
55.8
5.9L
Found 3bk inr,waited,pluggd on inr
4 of 12
26 Sep 25
Race  7
M Hurrell
126 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
11/9
Lakelsa
MR:1-56.2
56.4
2.5L
3wd,4-3bk otr,shuffld,3-4wd tn,tidy
3 of  6
19 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
M Hurrell
 
R40 to R81 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
Ruby Roe
MR:2-01.2
54.9
 
2 of  2
06 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  5
M Hurrell
 
R73 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
1
Wag Star
MR:2-04.4
55.8
 
1 of  8
23 May 25
Race  1
M Hurrell
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Taketheplunge
MR:1-56.6
56.0
 
Thru,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,went on by
1 of 11
16 May 25
Race  5
M Hurrell
7 days
10th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
2/1
Seaside Rose
MR:1-58.5
56.7
 
Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,waitd,big inr
BEACH DAY - paced roughly leaving the final bend.
  
7
X85082
  R74
2
30
Kirstin Green
Brett Gray, Ryal Bush
Breeding:
9 b g Mach Three-Cool Maiden(by Safely Kept) [Big Iron 10g(Muscle Hill), Cool Cobber 18g(Pegasus Spur), John Of Arc 16g(Courage Under Fire), One Cool Chick 15m(Badlands Hanover), The Dark Knight 8g(Washington VC), Too Cool 12m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth
Breeder:
R H Swain
Comment:
Made up plenty of ground in Cromwell 2nd. Right in the fight again.
Colours
Starts 46
Wins 8
Seconds 8
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $128,613
Winning Stakes $73,150
Win Dividend $1.48
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather42811All Weather Slushy410
Grass401Grass Wet100
Course000Distance401
Favourite5122nd Favourite852
Mobile3589Standing1103
Left3879Right813
Fresh90510Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/22 Rivertn TC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR47 MOB. PACE 2400m (11) 3 lengths 2-59.3
 05/22 Winton Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 3 1/2 lengths 2-58.8
 05/22 Rivertn TC 3YO+ R45 to R52 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) head 3-00.7
 04/23 Wyndham R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 1609m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 1-57.6
 04/23 Invcargill 4YO+ R48 to R61 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-44.9
 05/23 Auckland R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 11 length 2-38.5
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 3-14.7
 11/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 3-09.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 15
06 Jan 26
Race  10
B Orange
18 days
5th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/6
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-03.1
62.9
0.5L
Deep pegs,angld mid,big fin
8 of  8
19 Dec 25
Race  10
B Barclay
12 days
4th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
3
6/8
Republican Party
MR:1-58.7
56.6
28L
Slow,bk otr,fading by 600
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
11 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
1
4/4
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
11L
Deep pegs,broke 1300,detached
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - placed in restricted room and raced over track markers when negotiating the crossing near the 1800m when an outside runner lay inwards. Broke when being steadied after there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m losing ground.
5 of 14
30 Nov 25
Race  9
B Orange
16 days
2nd up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
6/7
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
7.9L
Eased,5-bk inr,off,nice effort mid
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
8 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  13
Mark Purdon
318 days
1st up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
9/9
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
15L
5bk otr,3wd cvr rear tn,no impact
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages.
2 of  4
07 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
B Gray
 
R55 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
Ultimate Cullect
MR:2-00.6
55.7
 
1 of  4
30 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
B Barclay
 
R40 to R45 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
3
Mor Moonlight
MR:2-04.9
60.3
 
P
30 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
B Barclay
 
R45 to R80 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4
Flashpoint
MR:2-05.7
59.5
 
1 of  3
14 Mar 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
B Gray
 
R44 to R78 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
Ward Lamon
MR:1-58.3
58.0
 
10 of 12
31 Dec 24
Race  9
P Ferguson
7 days
10th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Good
10
10/10
Republican Party
MR:2-00.7
55.8
13L
10th inr,6-bk,off,never a live hope
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - Trainer R Green was warned for presenting the gelding to race with fixed deafeners instead of the notified removable deafeners.
  
8
775735
  R74
3
30
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson, Wyndham Raceway
Breeding:
6 b g Sweet Lou-Sunny Two Shoes(by Live Or Die)
Owners:
W H McDowell, Mrs M J McDowell, W E Bain, Mrs P M Bain
Breeder:
W H McDowell, Mrs M J McDowell
Comment:
Steps back in grade after open class battles. Deserves big respect.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 7
Seconds 8
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $156,096
Winning Stakes $67,650
Win Dividend $0.48
Place Dividend $0.93
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather34710All Weather Slushy421
Grass101Grass Wet101
Course000Distance403
Favourite13542nd Favourite1023
Mobile1856Standing1725
Left35711Right000
Fresh90631Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 Nth Sthlnd NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 8 lengths 2-42
 04/23 Wyndham 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1609m (3) 2 lengths 1-57
 10/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 10 length 2-21.4
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (14) neck 3-11.6
 05/24 Rangiora R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 3 3/4 lengths 3-13.8
 09/24 NZ Metro R61 to R81 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 15 length 2-20.3
 03/25 Wyndham R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 3200m (3(20m)) 1/2 neck 3-59.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  9
02 Jan 26
Race  9
C Ferguson
14 days
9th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
3
1/2
Pinseeker
MR:1-59.0
57.0
3.9L
Gt spd,led,kickd up bell,trail,ok
WAG STAR - held up early stages of the run home.
3 of  8
19 Dec 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
35 days
8th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
6
4/4
Republican Party
MR:1-58.7
56.6
3.6L
Soon parkd,1x1 bell,solid chase
WAG STAR - tangled away.
1 of  4
12 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  5
C Ferguson
 
R35 & faster FFA Wk. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
Always Dreaming
MR:1-59.8
55.2
 
7 of 10
14 Nov 25
Race  12
C Ferguson
3 days
7th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
9/9
Leap To Fame
MR:1-53.7
55.6
10L
Eased,4-6bk inr,5bk otr,imprvd inr
5 of 11
11 Nov 25
Race  6
C Ferguson
15 days
6th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-57.0
57.8
4.8L
Led,trld,3bk 1100,waitd,steady inr
7 of 11
27 Oct 25
Race  11
C Ferguson
10 days
5th up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
8
11/10
Republican Party
MR:1-57.3
56.5
5.7L
Brk,9th,5bk inr,off,imprvd mid
WAG STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.
7 of 15
17 Oct 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
12 days
4th up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
8
12/15
Republican Party
MR:1-58.9
55.5
6.4L
5bk otr,6bk,wd rear tn,warmd up wd
2 of  8
05 Oct 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
9 days
3rd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Heavy
4
3/2
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-22.3
62.9
0.5L
Brk,7th inr,1x1 850,off,closed hard
WAG STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Shifted inwards having to be straightened near the 150m. Driver C Ferguson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Ferguson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 October up to and including 16 October 2025 (3 days).
8 of 10
26 Sep 25
Race  9
C Ferguson
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
6/5
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.5
55.6
4.5L
Brk,6bk inr,5bk otr,sound thru mid
WAG STAR - tangled away.
5 of  9
14 Sep 25
Race  8
C Ferguson
114 days
1st up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
4/5
Akuta
MR:1-58.4
 
2.1L
Brk brfly,bk otr,angld trn,nice wrk
WAG STAR - broke briefly at the start.