Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc
Friday, 19 December
Meeting: INVERCARGILL CUP DAY (INVERCARGILL CUP DAY)
Last updated 18/12/2025 at 17:53 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
SHEET METALCRAFT LTD MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 2200m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Palladium: BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Lord Forbes-Dream Angel(by Dream Away(USA)) [Angelshavtime 6m(Betterthancheddar), Lou's Dream 5g(Sweet Lou), Low On Wine 16g(McArdle), Mach's Back 11g(Mach Three), One Bad Dream 14m(Badlands Hanover), One Christian 15m(Christian Cullen)]
- Owners:
- G R Forbes, Ms V W More
- Breeder:
- G R Forbes, Ms V W More
- Comment:
- Ran on in latest 6th. Improving with racing. Rough combo hopes.

Starts
2
Wins
0
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$429
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 2 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts
M Hurrell
18 days
2nd up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
10/10
Side Hustle
MR:1-52.7
55.9
6.7L
Soon 4pegs,off turn,ran on ok
LOUIES ME DAD - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home and broke briefly in consequence.
M Hurrell
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Side Hustle
MR:1-59.8
8.7L
Last,steady work innr
LOUIES ME DAD - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Hurrell. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in at various stages throughout.
K Larsen
2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Slushy
Red Hot Filly Pepper
MR:2-02.2
57.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Art Major-Triple Sec(by Mach Three) [Action Major 4g(Art Major), Britney Jane 10m(Betterthancheddar), Home And Dry 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Justasec 9g(Big Jim(USA)), Trijet 12h(Jereme's Jet), Triple Play 11h(Shadow Play), Triple Rock 5g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
- Owners:
- M Pearson, P Ryan, College Fund Syndicate, K F Norman, Jonny Turner, L Ischia, Mrs J Edwards, D F Edwards
- Breeder:
- D A McEntee
- Comment:
- Too far back last start. Only just missed here prior. Top 4 material.

Starts
4
Wins
0
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$3,481
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Ferguson
18 days
4th up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
2/2
Side Hustle
MR:1-52.7
55.9
6.4L
Mid-bk otr,angld trn,ran on ok
OFF THE CANVAS - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
N Williamson
10 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Side Hustle
MR:1-59.8
0.1L
4th,1x1,out trn,only just missed
N Williamson
72 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/1
Simply Amazing
MR:1-56.5
56.8
0.4L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,nice wn clear
N Williamson
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Blaze Lightening
MR:2-06.6
59.3
C Ferguson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Stumblin In
MR:1-56.8
57.1
12L
Eased,3wd,5bk otr,4bk inr,pluggd
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Bettor's Delight-Simply Devine(by In The Pocket) [Black Edition 7g(Bettor's Delight), I'm A Dreamer 12m(Art Official), My Style 16m(McArdle), Power Dreaming 9h(Sportswriter), Simply Dreaming 10g(Art Official), Start Dreaming 13m(American Ideal), The Black Flash 5h(Bettor's Delight), Ultimate Temptation 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Cleaver Bloodstock Limited
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Honest in his Winton 4th. Takes on harder field here. Roughie.

Starts
6
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$12,173
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.88
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1609m (6) neck 1-56.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Hill
28 days
2nd up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
7/7
Side Hustle
MR:1-52.7
55.9
2.6L
Trail thrghout,steady up innr
M Hill
142 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/3
Havtimeformiki
MR:1-56.5
56.8
Gt spd,led,trail,2 slick lane
C DeFilippi
12 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5/6
Helius
MR:1-58.7
57.5
23L
4th,3bk otr 950,flat 500,faded bk
SIMPLY AMAZING - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
C DeFilippi
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3/3
Show Stopper
MR:1-58.3
57.9
3.1L
5th,5-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,stout
SIMPLY AMAZING - over-raced middle stages.
N Williamson
10 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/4
Allamericanplayer
MR:1-53.5
56.2
4.5L
5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 800,off,sound gap
SIMPLY AMAZING - driver N Williamson 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 Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 2 June up to and including 15 June 2025. (5 days).
C Ferguson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/3
Treacherous Me
MR:1-59.2
58.6
2.8L
Last,soon chkd,4th,ran on late
SIMPLY AMAZING - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.
G Goodman
NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Suzanne
MR:2-05.0
59.2
G Goodman
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Treacherous Me
MR:2-04.3
57.9
- Breeding:
- 2 br g Bettor's Delight-Platinum(by Art Major)
- Owner:
- Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited, A J Patterson, Ms M M Murrell, B Tapper, Ms K Tapper
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Freshened & solid in two trials. Faces toughest test & can mix it.

Starts
3
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$12,913
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$1.17
Place Dividend
$0.93
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 2 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 2 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 2 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
M Hill
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Anita Mary
MR:2-04.3
58.6
N Williamson
11 days
3rd up
2YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Beluga
MR:2-00.1
57.8
Mid-bk otr,peeld 700,classy
PALLADIUM - raced three wide without cover from the 800m. Driver N Williamson reported the gelding had raced greenly in the run home.
N Williamson
23 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Uncle William
MR:2-04.9
57.5
Soon led thrghout,easy work
PALLADIUM - lay in rounding the first bend hampering an inside runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
N Williamson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Stumblin In
MR:1-56.8
57.1
4.7L
7th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,got going wd
N Williamson
MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Off The Canvas
MR:2-13.9
61.0
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Always B Miki-The Fascinator(by Bettor's Delight) [Darby 5m(Art Major), Mailman 8h(Somebeachsomewhere), Solar Neigh 4g(Art Major), Take A Bow 6m(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owner:
- What Ever Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Easy Winton win in slick time last week. Has the motor to threaten.

Starts
4
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$16,055
Winning Stakes
$13,475
Win Dividend
$1.23
Place Dividend
$1.03
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
B Barclay
18 days
4th up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
1/1
Ebonezy
MR:1-52.7
55.9
Soon 1x1,out trn,easy work
B Barclay
17 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Off The Canvas
MR:1-59.8
Gt spd,led,had on,dug deep
B Barclay
21 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/2
St Paddy
MR:1-54.6
56.3
0.8L
Pressd 2 lead,solid tempo,fght well
N Williamson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
Utah Blaze
MR:1-58.9
57.9
2.1L
Soon parkd,kickd up 1000,game bid
D Anderson
2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
Proposition Joe
MR:2-01.3
58.8
- Breeding:
- 2 b g Captain Crunch-One Dream(by Dream Away(USA)) [Destined To Be 10m(Changeover), Eternal Dream 4g(Sweet Lou), Go One Bettor 13m(Bettor's Delight), Hopes And Dreams 12m(Christian Cullen), Luminesce 14m(Mach Three), Montana D J 6g(Captaintreacherous), Oneloveonelife 7g(Somebeachsomewhere), Sole Ambition 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Mrs C M Dalgety
- Breeder:
- Mrs J L Smolenski
- Comment:
- Gritty in his recent victory. Unlikely to shirk this task. Rates highly.

Starts
7
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$63,325
Winning Stakes
$27,225
Win Dividend
$2.67
Place Dividend
$2.47
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 3 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 3 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 3 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Dalgety
14 days
7th up
R45 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
The Queens Gambit
MR:1-56.5
57.1
1x1-3bk otr,up,ld 1100,fght,held on
C Dalgety
17 days
6th up
R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Sonofamistery
MR:1-56.6
56.7
Trld the trip,off tn,wore ldr down
R May
15 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
5.9L
Slow,7bk otr,wd rear tn,sound wd
EUN SOGNO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide from the 800m.
C Dalgety
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Rack'em Up
MR:2-00.8
58.9
R May
17 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/2
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.2
55.2
6.2L
1x1-3bk otr,4bk 700,held up,handy
EUN SOGNO - held up early in the run home.
R May
7 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/8
Jumal
MR:1-56.0
57.4
0.7L
3bk otr,3wd cvr 600,off,chased hard
EUN SOGNO - over-raced middle stages.
R Butt
49 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6/6
Fugitive
MR:1-57.3
57.2
8.9L
6-7th,4bk inr,waitd,plain up inr
C Dalgety
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Secret Wish
MR:1-59.3
56.1
C Dalgety
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Winelight
MR:1-58.1
55.7
- Breeding:
- 2 b c Sweet Lou-Luna Danza(by Stonebridge Regal) [Divaca 6g(Always B Miki), Mister Smartee 5g(Always B Miki), Onedarknight 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, J R Fairweather, G A Glen
- Breeder:
- Dancingonmoonlight Limited
- Comment:
- Back to his best with easy Addington win. Smart on his day. Include.

Starts
8
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$52,705
Winning Stakes
$41,250
Win Dividend
$0.65
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 2 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 8 | 2 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 2 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/25 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 1-55.3 | |
| 12/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 8 1/4 lengths 2-24.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
7 days
5th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Scotlynn Crunch
MR:1-57.6
57.0
6bk otr,3wd,led 800,far too good
SONOFAMISTERY - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Mr Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
T Williams
17 days
4th up
R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Eun Sogno
MR:1-56.6
56.7
0.2L
Gate spd,led,joind 200,fght,nabbd
Grant Dixon
15 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
12L
4th,4bk inr,cartd bk,game at rear
T Williams
59 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/4
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.2
55.2
6.3L
8bk otr,3wd cvr,wd rear tn,sound
SONOFAMISTERY - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1000m.
T Williams
152 days
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Jumal
MR:1-57.4
55.0
6.9L
Soon 3bk otr,wdst rear,1-paced wd
SONOFAMISTERY - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed however felt the colt would take improvement from the race.
T Williams
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
Duchess Of Kent
MR:2-01.2
57.0
T Williams
9 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
2/2
Freeze Frame
MR:1-55.3
56.5
Gt spd,led thrghout,too big
SONOFAMISTERY - driver T Williams reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
T Chmiel
35 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Jumal
MR:2-00.5
59.0
4.1L
Gate spd,ld,held ld,askd,swampd
SONOFAMISTERY - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. 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
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Cool For Cats
MR:2-03.4
57.8