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Meeting: ANNUAL RACE MEETING (ANNUAL RACE MEETING)
Last updated 06/02/2025 at 14:10 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

VALLEY INN TAVERN HANDICAP TROT

$14,000, R35 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

 

For R35 to R60 trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
 1605289Mode   
2
850030
  R35
2
Front
John Morrison
Fred Scott, Kaiapoi
Breeding:
14 b g Holmes Hanover-Give Or Take(by Live Or Die) [Take A Break 13m(Bettor's Delight), Take A Hike 7g(Panspacificflight), Takemetothebeach 11m(Somebeachsomewhere), Takemybreathaway 9m(Bettor's Delight), Take The Deal 5g(American Ideal)]
Owners:
F J Scott, Mrs J M Scott
Breeder:
F J Scott, Mrs J M Scott
Comment:
Grand old campaigner (start 269 today) who still pulls the odd cheque. First 4s
Starts 268
Wins 17
Seconds 17
Thirds 30
Lifetime Stakes $204,990
Winning Stakes $93,730
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather157925All Weather Slushy902
Grass111822Grass Wet2632
Course1412Distance118419
Favourite7012nd Favourite1211
Mobile2522Standing2431545
Left2681747Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30712

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/18 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-33.9
 12/18 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R52, R53 with cond. TROT 2400m (11) 1/2 neck 3-15.9
 01/19 Rangiora R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 3-28.9
 10/19 NZ Metro R40 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (4) head 2-31
 03/20 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-31.7
 09/20 Methven 4YO+ R40 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. T 2400m (12) head 3-21.5
 11/20 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-24.2
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (1) neck 3-17
 06/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2000m (5) 1/2 length 2-34.8
 09/21 Methven 3YO+ R45 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-03.1
 01/22 Marlb HRC R37 to R43, R44 & R46 with cond. TROT 2400m (7) nose 3-14.6
 05/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT 2000m (6) head 2-36.6
 10/22 Timaru 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-24.5
 05/23 Ashburton R35 to R40 TROT 2400m (2) 1/2 length 3-07.3
 06/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT 2000m (1) head 2-35.9
 01/24 Banks Pen R35 to R40 TROT 2170m (5) nose 2-54
 03/24 Waimate 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-49

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 15
26 Jan 25
Race  5
J Morrison
7 days
240th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
1700m
Dead
8
4/5
Brian Beatt
MR:2-07.2
61.5
18L
Wd,prkd,brk 1050m,14th otr,no hope
TAKE AFTER ME - broke near the 1100m losing ground.
3 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  12
J Morrison
2 days
239th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
9/8
Bullit Train
MR:2-11.1
60.8
1.8L
Soon ld,trld 1600,waitd,sound inr
10 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  12
J Morrison
9 days
238th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
8/8
MM Sunshine
MR:2-10.9
59.3
13L
Soon prkd,no cvr,flat 450,wilted
11 of 12
08 Jan 25
Race  5
J Morrison
7 days
237th up
R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2050m
Easy
4
8/7
Kawhi
MR:2-02.5
58.3
102L
3wd,prkd,brk 1550,distancd after
TAKE AFTER ME - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
5 of 12
01 Jan 25
Race  4
R Houghton
3 days
236th up
R35 to R44, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
10/10
MM Sunshine
MR:2-09.0
60.4
13L
Led,trld 2200,urgd tn,felt pinch
8 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  5
J Morrison
12 days
235th up
R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
10/10
Musclynn
MR:2-11.9
62.0
6.5L
Gate spd,prkd,1x1,off,1-paced mid
6 of  8
17 Dec 24
Race  6
J Morrison
10 days
234th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
6/6
Kawhi
MR:2-05.4
59.6
21L
2-3rd,3bk inr,rough 550,battld rear
TAKE AFTER ME - trotted roughly passing the 900m. Weakened final bend.
2 of 14
07 Dec 24
Race  4
J Morrison
3 days
233rd up
R35 to R39 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
8
6/5
Dancing Glenis
MR:2-04.8
61.0
1.5L
Prkd,1x1 1400,off,solid bid mid
14 of 14
04 Dec 24
Race  6
J Morrison
4 days
232nd up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
9
7/7
Granny Rose
MR:2-05.2
60.2
67L
3wd,brk 1500,rough,distanced
TAKE AFTER ME - raced wide early. Broke passing the 1500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
6 of  9
30 Nov 24
Race  3
J Morrison
6 days
231st up
R35 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5
3/3
Beyond The Horizon
MR:2-10.3
62.1
2.7L
Up,ld 1800,trld 800,swampd 150
TAKE AFTER ME - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m unbalancing driver J Morrison who dropped his whip in consequence.
  
3
239877
  R35
3
Front
Barry Ford
Barry Ford, Kaikoura
Breeding:
9 br g Monkey Bones-Manakau Bay(by Camtastic(USA)) [Doctor Bones 15g(Monkey Bones), Iknowathingortwo 11g(Continentalman), Manakau Blaze 7m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
B J Ford, Mrs H F Ford, Miss M L Ford, R J Ford
Breeder:
B J Ford, Mrs H F Ford, Miss M L Ford, R J Ford
Comment:
Better than recent form-line indicates and seeking 5th placing on grass today.
Colours
Starts 73
Wins 3
Seconds 6
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $44,190
Winning Stakes $14,925
Win Dividend $0.37
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5339All Weather Slushy300
Grass2004Grass Wet000
Course400Distance3936
Favourite5112nd Favourite100
Mobile200Standing71313
Left73313Right000
Fresh90900Fresh30910

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/19 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (5) head 3-35.1
 05/21 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2600m (9) 1/2 length 3-21.5
 05/21 NZ Metro R45 to R52 TROT 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-22.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  12
B Ford
2 days
10th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9
8/7
Bullit Train
MR:2-11.1
60.8
7.4L
6-7bk inr,4bk otr,3wd cvr,steady
7 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  12
B Ford
16 days
9th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
9/10
MM Sunshine
MR:2-10.9
59.3
10L
Soon 4bk inr,waited,steady up inr
BLINK N BONES - held up early stages of the run home.
8 of 12
01 Jan 25
Race  4
B Ford
3 days
8th up
R35 to R44, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
8
6/6
MM Sunshine
MR:2-09.0
60.4
16L
5th,1x1,3bk 1100,off tn,sound wd
BLINK N BONES - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.
9 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  5
B Ford
29 days
7th up
R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
6
5/5
Musclynn
MR:2-11.9
62.0
8L
3wd,prkd 1600,askd,felt pinch 100
BLINK N BONES - raced wide early.
3 of  9
30 Nov 24
Race  3
B Ford
10 days
6th up
R35 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7
1/1
Beyond The Horizon
MR:2-10.3
62.1
1.9L
Soon prkd,no cvr,fght hard,cght
2 of 11
20 Nov 24
Race  7
B Ford
6 days
5th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
7/7
The Bloss
MR:2-06.1
60.6
0.4L
Prkd the trip,ld 450,fght hrd,nabbd
7 of 16
14 Nov 24
Race  6
B Ford
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/8
Knowing Me
MR:2-04.9
57.4
9.5L
4bk inr the trip,waitd,steady inr
BLINK N BONES - held up early in the run home.
3 of 10
03 Nov 24
Race  3
B Ford
11 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
8/8
What The Bell
MR:2-05.3
61.6
3.3L
Trld-4bk 1600,prkd 800,3rd tn,good
8 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  7
B Ford
14 days
2nd up
Up to R45 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
10/10
Noah Magnific
MR:2-02.6
60.3
13L
1x1,3bk otr 1100,held up,steady mid
BLINK N BONES - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
5 of 12
09 Oct 24
Race  7
B Ford
110 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
9/9
Love Potion
MR:2-08.4
62.5
3L
5bk otr,4bk 1200,4wd tn,sound,fdd
  
4
767698
  R35
4
Front
Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
7 b g Majestic Son-Ginas Brightest(by Britewell) [Bright Glow 11m(Muscle Mass), Brite N Lovely 14m(Love You), Elizabeth Keen 9m(Bacardi Lindy), Gin Rummy 15g(Continentalman), Solemn Son 5g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
Breeder:
I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
Comment:
Hasn't showed up in recent attempts and looks like needing a few favours today.
Colours
Starts 109
Wins 5
Seconds 9
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $79,506
Winning Stakes $29,150
Win Dividend $0.44
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather58110All Weather Slushy101
Grass5148Grass Wet1412
Course612Distance51413
Favourite4122nd Favourite201
Mobile1001Standing99517
Left109518Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30910

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/22 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (5) 3/4 length 3-19.9
 12/22 Westport 3YO+ R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-25.4
 02/23 Amberley R35 to R45 TROT 2600m (1) 1 length 3-28.4
 12/23 Westport R35 TROT 2600m (1) head 3-38.5
 03/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R45 TROT 2600m (1) 1/2 neck 3-23.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 15
26 Jan 25
Race  5
I Cameron
7 days
48th up
R35 to R38 TROT Stand
1700m
Dead
5
14/14
Brian Beatt
MR:2-07.2
61.5
13L
Slw,buried mrks,never a live hope
GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly racing into the first bend.
9 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  12
I Cameron
2 days
47th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
10/9
Bullit Train
MR:2-11.1
60.8
9.3L
5-6bk inr,off,5bk otr,sent 3wd,fadd
GINAS MAJESTY - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m.
6 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  12
I Cameron
18 days
46th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9
13/13
MM Sunshine
MR:2-10.9
59.3
8.7L
Soon 5bk inr,waited,imprvd in mid
7 of  8
30 Dec 24
Race  8
I Cameron
2 days
45th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
4
8/7
Sods Law
MR:2-15.9
65.4
140L
Dist 5th,flat,fading bk from 800
GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly passing the 1300m losing ground. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer I Cameron advised the gelding will be sent for a lengthy spell.
6 of 10
28 Dec 24
Race  11
I Cameron
2 days
44th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
12
10/9
Premium Player
MR:2-09.8
61.0
12L
Slow,detachd,4bk inr,bt slows inr
7 of 11
26 Dec 24
Race  11
I Cameron
9 days
43rd up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
10/8
Bevron
MR:2-16.7
68.7
22L
Slow,5-6bk inr,4bk tn then brk
GINAS MAJESTY - broke briefly near the 300m losing ground. Again broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
7 of  9
17 Dec 24
Race  8
I Cameron
13 days
42nd up
R35 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
7/6
Speeding Spirit
MR:2-07.2
61.7
10L
Slow,9-8th,4-3bk otr,battld mid
9 of 14
04 Dec 24
Race  6
I Cameron
4 days
41st up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
8
14/14
Granny Rose
MR:2-05.2
60.2
6.3L
Slow,4bk inr 1400,off rear tn,plggd
GINAS MAJESTY - began awkwardly crowding an inside runner. Lay inwards near the 1100m striking track markers.
9 of  9
30 Nov 24
Race  3
I Cameron
6 days
40th up
R35 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
6/4
Beyond The Horizon
MR:2-10.3
62.1
62L
Slow,3bk otr,up,ld 800,brk 300
GINAS MAJESTY - broke near the 300m then hung inwards hampering an inside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
9 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  5
I Cameron
4 days
39th up
Up to R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
13
9/8
Swift Dream
MR:2-08.1
61.2
7.1L
Slow,chkd,6bk inr,off,imprvd inr
GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by breaking runners after 250m.
  
 5086046Diamond Harbour   
6
435353
  R45
U1
10
Ben Hope
Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest
Breeding:
10 b g Diedre Don-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 13m(Extreme Three), George Eliot 5m(Royal Aspirations), Vera Stanhope 9m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 15g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:
T J Grant, Y F Toneycliffe
Comment:
Stuck to task after being headed at Meth. Generally thereabouts and minors hope.
Starts 257
Wins 9
Seconds 17
Thirds 23
Lifetime Stakes $165,672
Winning Stakes $48,915
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather185424All Weather Slushy801
Grass72516Grass Wet1415
Course1601Distance88313
Favourite2112nd Favourite601
Mobile10139Standing156631
Left255940Right200
Fresh90600Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U4) 3/4 length 3-23.8
 03/18 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.5
 03/18 Reefton 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) head 3-19.4
 11/20 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
 04/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-33.7
 03/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) 3/4 length 2-50.5
 01/23 Rangiora Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 2000m (1) nose 2-29.4
 11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.5
 12/24 Methven R35 to R41 TROT 2400m (U2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 13
26 Jan 25
Race  10
J Morrison
2 days
19th up
R39 to R50 TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
U2
6/6
Paris Prince
MR:2-06.7
61.7
3L
Wd,into ld 1300,claimed 100,kept on
5 of 11
24 Jan 25
Race  8
J Morrison
10 days
18th up
R35 to R47 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
7/8
High Intensity
MR:2-02.5
60.3
5.1L
1x1,prkd 1500,1x1,3rd tn,sound
RACHMANINOV - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
3 of  9
14 Jan 25
Race  8
J Morrison
13 days
17th up
Up to & including R50 C,G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
8
6/6
Barrytown
MR:1-59.6
59.0
0.7L
3wd,prkd 1300,fght bravely str
RACHMANINOV - raced wide early.
5 of 12
01 Jan 25
Race  9
R Close
3 days
16th up
R46 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U2
7/8
Helloveamoment
MR:2-06.4
63.5
3.8L
5th,1x1,prkd 1700,ld bid,fght,cght
3 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  11
R Close
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U1
9/9
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.7
60.5
0.6L
1x1,3bk otr 850,off,strong bid mid
4 of 12
22 Dec 24
Race  10
G Thornley
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
4
8/7
Sunny Louis
MR:2-00.9
59.8
4.6L
Prkd,1x1,up,prkd tn,fght,run down
4 of  9
18 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  14
R Close
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Kowhai Summit
MR:2-13.4
62.1
 
1 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  4
J Morrison
2 days
13th up
R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
6/7
Brianna
MR:2-06.8
60.5
 
Up,led 2000,kickd tn,held well
13 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
J Morrison
9 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
11/12
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
23L
3-4bk otr,4bk inr,1-paced inr
RACHMANINOV - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.
3 of 11
20 Nov 24
Race  7
R Close
6 days
11th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/1
The Bloss
MR:2-06.1
60.6
3.4L
4-3bk otr,imprvd,prkd 300,gritty
  
7
698240
  R56
1
25
Blair Orange
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
7 b g Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Grace 5m(Royal Aspirations), Royal Gypsy 4m(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Manners lacking at Add, 31 Jan. Previous runs a better guide to chances in this
Colours
Starts 108
Wins 11
Seconds 9
Thirds 15
Lifetime Stakes $142,494
Winning Stakes $78,650
Win Dividend $0.99
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather83717All Weather Slushy610
Grass2547Grass Wet520
Course502Distance66515
Favourite5022nd Favourite1765
Mobile1823Standing90921
Left1081124Right000
Fresh90502Fresh30811

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 3/4 length 3-00.3
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R49, with cond. TROT 1700m (15) 1/2 neck 2-15.5
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49, R50 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.9
 09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) 1/2 neck 2-30
 05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-20.9
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2810m (2(15m)) 3/4 length 3-47.8
 03/23 Westport R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) nose 3-32.1
 04/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-20.3
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
C DeFilippi
7 days
63rd up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
9
6/6
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
36L
Slow,6bk inr,4-5bk otr,wd cvr,brk
ROYAL DEL - raced wide from the 700m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Broke near the 300m losing all chance.
4 of  8
24 Jan 25
Race  1
R May
23 days
62nd up
R49 to R57 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
5/4
Vertigo
MR:2-00.1
58.0
2.8L
5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd
2 of 12
01 Jan 25
Race  9
C DeFilippi
17 days
61st up
R46 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
5
9/9
Helloveamoment
MR:2-06.4
63.5
0.2L
5-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,unleashd wd
ROYAL DEL - driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
8 of 13
15 Dec 24
Race  9
C D Thornley
9 days
60th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
8/9
Te Rapa
MR:2-09.5
60.3
10L
Rear inr,4-5bk otr,imprvd from bk
9 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
59th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
8/6
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-01.6
57.4
7.9L
3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 800,off,no kick
ROYAL DEL - raced wide early.
6 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
C DeFilippi
14 days
58th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
14
8/7
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
12L
3wd cvr rear,cght 4wd,honest str
ROYAL DEL - forced to race four wide for a distance passing the 850m.
1 of 14
15 Nov 24
Race  1
C DeFilippi
3 days
57th up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
12/11
George Eliot
MR:2-01.9
60.2
 
1x1 the trip,up,ld 500,too smart
9 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
C DeFilippi
18 days
56th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
11
15/14
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
7.5L
3bk otr,1x1,3bk 1200,wd cvr,pluggd
8 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
B Orange
14 days
55th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
4
4/4
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
7.7L
Prkd,1x1-3-4bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady
3 of 15
11 Oct 24
Race  11
B Orange
5 days
54th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
10
7/7
Rush
MR:2-03.5
60.2
1.9L
3wd,prkd,3bk otr 800,3wd,sharp
ROYAL DEL - raced wide early.
  
8
344012
  R56
2
25
Sam Thornley(J)
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
7 b g Royal Aspirations-Paris Belle(by Soky's Atom) [Don Pierre 13g(Diedre Don), Paris Princess 15m(Diedre Don)]
Owner:
Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Backed up Meth. win with strong Add. 2nd at odds, 31 Jan. Can't ignore on that.
Colours
Starts 53
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 10
Lifetime Stakes $76,746
Winning Stakes $41,800
Win Dividend $0.88
Place Dividend $1.09
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38311All Weather Slushy101
Grass1534Grass Wet110
Course200Distance2728
Favourite10152nd Favourite402
Mobile903Standing44612
Left53615Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/22 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (9) head 2-54.9
 04/22 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (5) 1 length 3-05.1
 08/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) head 3-22
 02/24 NZ Metro R43 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 neck 3-21.8
 10/24 Methven 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 3-11.8
 01/25 Methven R39 to R50 TROT 1700m (3) 1 length 2-13.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
M Williamson
5 days
39th up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
10
10/10
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
0.4L
3wd,ld 1900,trld 1100,solid inr
PARIS PRINCE - raced wide early.
1 of 13
26 Jan 25
Race  10
S Thornley
28 days
38th up
R39 to R50 TROT Stand
1700m
Slow
3
4/4
Granny Rose
MR:2-06.7
61.7
 
7th otr,3-bk,wd 450,over the top
14 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  11
B Orange
23 days
37th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7
1/1
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.7
60.5
66L
Soon brk,detachd,no closer
PARIS PRINCE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
4 of 12
06 Dec 24
Race  1
S Thornley
6 days
36th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
5/5
George Eliot
MR:2-00.1
59.2
5.1L
3wd,3bk otr,3wd cvr,inr tn,solid
PARIS PRINCE - raced wide early. Held up final bend.
4 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  10
S Thornley
6 days
35th up
5YO+ R37 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
2
1/1
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-05.2
60.4
2.9L
Slow,6bk otr,off,strong dash wdst
PARIS PRINCE - broke at the start losing ground.
3 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  10
S Thornley
9 days
34th up
3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9
1/1
Countless Questions
MR:2-08.2
59.2
2.2L
7-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght well
8 of 14
15 Nov 24
Race  1
S Thornley
3 days
33rd up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
6/5
Royal Del
MR:2-01.9
60.2
13L
Up,brk 1900,detachd,5bk otr,sound
PARIS PRINCE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
5 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
S Thornley
37 days
32nd up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
1
12/11
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
3.8L
4th,3bk otr,3wd,prkd,flat,gritty
7 of 11
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  12
S Thornley
 
R39 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-05.8
60.7
 
1 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  6
S Thornley
14 days
31st up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
4/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-08.5
62.3
 
Up,led,trld 1700,thru,did it easy
PARIS PRINCE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
  
9
905100
  R52
3
25
James Geddes
James & Jim Geddes, Norwood
Breeding:
11 b g Muscle Mass-Galleons Tribute(by Sundon) [Dixie Commando 18m(CR Commando), Lucky Legs 10m(Lucky Chucky)]
Owners:
J B Geddes, J J Geddes, J Geddes, Miss H Geddes, B C Geddes, P R McCartin, Mrs A Geddes, Mrs A Roberts
Breeder:
J B Geddes, J J Geddes
Comment:
Proven grass track performer but not in vintage form currently. Happy risking.
Colours
Starts 146
Wins 15
Seconds 11
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $156,184
Winning Stakes $93,485
Win Dividend $1.01
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather81318All Weather Slushy201
Grass65126Grass Wet820
Course610Distance76710
Favourite3122nd Favourite812
Mobile3219Standing1141415
Left1461524Right000
Fresh90610Fresh30410

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/17 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2500m (2) 1/2 neck 3-26.9
 03/18 Banks Pen R50 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (7) 1/2 length 3-57.5
 03/19 Reefton 3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1) nose 3-22.3
 03/20 Banks Pen R51 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. TROT 2170m (6) head 2-53.5
 07/20 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R55 TROT JUN.D 2600m (5) 3 1/4 lengths 3-25.1
 02/21 Amberley 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 with cond. TROT 1950m (5) neck 2-37.2
 08/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-30.1
 10/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R55 TROT 2600m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-22.6
 09/22 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R50 TROT JUN.D 2170m (6) head 2-59.2
 01/23 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. TROT 2400m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 3-14.5
 01/24 Marlb HRC R35 to R39 TROT 2400m (U1) nose 3-15.6
 03/24 Westport 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV.D 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-39
 03/24 Reefton 4YO+ R40 to R49 TROT INV.D 2500m (7) 1/2 neck 3-20.5
 03/24 Banks Pen R35 to R50 C,G&E TROT 2170m (8) 3/4 length 2-53.2
 12/24 Reefton R35 to R50 TROT 2500m (1) neck 3-31.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  8
J Geddes
2 days
8th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2850m
Good
3
10/10
Helloveamoment
MR:2-08.4
61.5
27L
3-4th,4bk inr,off rear tn,very flat
11 of 11
17 Jan 25
Race  8
J Geddes
18 days
7th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
11/10
Regal Sierra
MR:2-08.7
58.5
83L
Brk badly,detachd,nvr in touch
SODS LAW - broke at the start losing all chance.
1 of  8
30 Dec 24
Race  8
J Geddes
2 days
6th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2500m
Dead
1
5/2
Knowing Me
MR:2-15.9
65.4
 
3rd,3bk inr,trld 600,did best inr
Connections advised Stewards on 6 January that SODS LAW has had a fetlock treated since last racing.
5 of 10
28 Dec 24
Race  11
J Geddes
2 days
5th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
9
8/8
Premium Player
MR:2-09.8
61.0
11L
Wd,1x1,4-3bk inr,waited,fair inr
10 of 11
26 Dec 24
Race  11
J Geddes
11 days
4th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
9/9
Bevron
MR:2-16.7
68.7
49L
5th,4-5bk inr,6bk otr,fading 500
SODS LAW - weakened from the 500m.
9 of 13
15 Dec 24
Race  9
J Geddes
4 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
11/11
Te Rapa
MR:2-09.5
60.3
13L
3-4bk inr,5bk,4bk 900,pluggd inr
8 of  9
11 Dec 24
Race  9
J Geddes
10 days
2nd up
R47 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
9/9
Aveross Majesty
MR:2-08.1
60.8
19L
Mid-bk otr,thru mid,no kick
11 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  9
J Geddes
240 days
1st up
3YO+ R43 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
5/6
Eurokash
MR:2-07.7
60.2
42L
Prkd,no cvr,felt pinch tn,faded
SODS LAW - weakened in the run home.
12 of 16
05 Apr 24
Race  10
J Geddes
6 days
13th up
4YO+ R48 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
14/15
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-04.5
59.9
11L
4-5bk inr,6bk 800,1-paced inr
SODS LAW - lay inwards striking a track marker rounding the final bend.
8 of 16
30 Mar 24
Race  9
K Tomlinson
6 days
12th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
10/9
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-03.4
58.8
10L
Led,trld,3bk 1700,held up tn,steady
SODS LAW - hung inwards and struck a track marker near the 300m when being held up.
  
10
133318
  R53
4
25
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g What The Hill-Begin(by Sundon) [Iron Eagle 10g(Monkey Bones), Steel Dust 9g(Majestic Son), Tornado Valley 13g(Skyvalley)]
Owners:
Mrs P L Gaugler, T M McMillan
Breeder:
Mrs P L Gaugler, T M McMillan
Comment:
Blotted strong formline with 31 Jan Add. 8th. Grass track stats good; must cover
Colours
Starts 41
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $56,963
Winning Stakes $34,650
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $0.73
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3037All Weather Slushy100
Grass1122Grass Wet200
Course000Distance1413
Favourite9342nd Favourite601
Mobile300Standing3859
Left4159Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 1950m (U2) head 2-39.3
 09/24 Timaru 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.4
 11/24 Kaikoura 3YO+ R40 to R48 TROT 2400m (7) 1/2 neck 3-07.5
 01/25 Roxburgh R42 to R50 TROT 2200m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-52.2
 01/25 Marlb HRC R35 to R50 TROT 2400m (2) 3/4 length 3-15.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
S Ottley
12 days
37th up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
3/3
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
7.4L
4-6bk inr,5bk 900,no zip on inr
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.
1 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  12
C Dalgety
2 days
36th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
1/1
What The Bell
MR:2-11.1
60.8
 
Trld,3bk inr,flat tyre,off 100,big
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Connections advised the gelding sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. Junior driver C Dalgety admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground near the 250m and contacted RACEY KRUSA resulting in his tyre puncturing. The hearing was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until Friday 24 January 2025.
3 of 14
17 Jan 25
Race  12
C Dalgety
5 days
35th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8
2/2
MM Sunshine
MR:2-10.9
59.3
4.3L
Soon 5bk otr,wdst tn,handy wdst
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
3 of 12
12 Jan 25
Race  6
S Ottley
2 days
34th up
R38 to R46, with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6
1/2
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-04.1
61.4
3.9L
Brk,6-5bk inr,off tn,impressive wd
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly throughout the run home. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
3 of 13
10 Jan 25
Race  7
S Ottley
6 days
33rd up
R38 to R46, with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
1/2
Knowing Me
MR:2-08.6
60.3
1.4L
Found 1x1,3bk 1200,up,ld tn,fght
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
1 of 10
04 Jan 25
Race  7
C Dalgety
2 days
32nd up
R42 to R50 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2
3/3
Aspirational Dream
MR:2-05.9
58.7
 
Soon trail,easy up lane
5 of 13
02 Jan 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
6 days
31st up
R35 to R48 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
1/1
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-05.2
59.7
4.5L
Bk otr,peeld 600,loomd,fadd late
2 of 14
27 Dec 24
Race  11
C Dalgety
16 days
30th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
10
4/4
Torquay Street
MR:2-05.8
60.8
0.1L
Soon 3pegs,inside runs,big late fin
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed.
7 of  9
11 Dec 24
Race  9
C Dalgety
4 days
29th up
R47 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
4/4
Aveross Majesty
MR:2-08.1
60.8
9.5L
Parkd thrghout,fght,fadd late
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Began awkwardly.
4 of 12
07 Dec 24
Race  8
S Ottley
6 days
28th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
9
3/2
Te Rapa
MR:2-04.6
61.5
1.3L
5th,1x1,prkd,up,ld 200,cght 30
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed.
  
11
565053
  R56
5
25
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
6 bl g Creatine-Fancy Pants(by Sundon) [Albert Flasher 4g(Muscle Mass), Ruby Seddon 9m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
P F Smith, Mrs C L Smith
Breeder:
P F Smith, Mrs C L Smith
Comment:
Earned another cheque with 31 Jan 3rd at HQ. Likes it here and right in this.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $71,616
Winning Stakes $41,250
Win Dividend $1.05
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2626All Weather Slushy000
Grass1433Grass Wet210
Course311Distance2336
Favourite4022nd Favourite731
Mobile311Standing3748
Left4059Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-27.1
 01/23 Banks Pen R35 to R43, with cond. TROT 2170m (6) 3/4 length 2-49.2
 09/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-22
 12/23 Rangiora R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-26.7
 10/24 NZ Metro R51 to R65 MOB. TROT 1980m (4) neck 2-28.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 13
31 Jan 25
Race  8
T Williams
12 days
14th up
R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
9/9
Regal Sierra
MR:2-03.8
58.8
2.7L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1100,sound inr
CORMORAN STRIKE - driver T Williams reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1000m.
5 of 12
19 Jan 25
Race  8
R Close
2 days
13th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2850m
Good
2
11/12
Helloveamoment
MR:2-08.4
61.5
3L
6th,5bk inr,off,tight,imprvd mid
10 of 11
17 Jan 25
Race  8
R Close
35 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/8
Regal Sierra
MR:2-08.7
58.5
41L
Soon brk,detachd,well back after
CORMORAN STRIKE - broke at the start losing all chance.
2 of  5
07 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  9
R Close
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Moses
MR:2-07.1
57.0
 
5 of  8
13 Dec 24
Race  6
R Close
6 days
11th up
R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/4
Tu Tangata
MR:2-04.3
59.2
11L
4th,up,ld 1000,hdd tn,faded str
CORMORAN STRIKE - driver R Close was issued a warning for crowding an inside runner which struck track markers passing the 1100m.
6 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  10
R Close
8 days
10th up
R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3
5/7
Maui
MR:2-04.6
60.4
2.3L
7th,3bk otr-1x1,off,honest mid-wd
5 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
R Close
14 days
9th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
3/3
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
11L
3wd,prkd,3bk otr,pushd wd,honest
CORMORAN STRIKE - raced wide early.
5 of 15
15 Nov 24
Race  11
R Close
3 days
8th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
14/14
Gold Bullion
MR:2-04.6
59.8
6L
4-3bk otr,held up 400-150,smart
CORMORAN STRIKE - held up final bend and early in the run home.
8 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
R Close
25 days
7th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
4
10/10
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
7L
5bk inr,off 600,wd cvr,steady mid
5 of  6
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  15
R Close
 
R120 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-05.9
58.4