Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
Tuesday, 8 April
Meeting: Manawatu Early April (Twilight 2) at Manawatu Raceway, Palmerston North
Last updated 08/04/2025 at 19:54 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
DUX HANDICAP TROT
$10,896, 3YO & OLDER DISCRETIONARY, 2500m
Non-Win & Faster Discretionary Handicap Trot. The winner if rated as a race winner (R) will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Koko Kaboom | 1 | 40m | 6,325.00 | 2/5 | 3-21.3 | 3-21.3 | W J House (J) | Michael House | |
KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Slow to begin then broke shortly after the start but soon settled. Driver W House reported he did not activate the deafeners due to having the field covered. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | Whats Up The Hill | 2 | fr | 1,782.50 | 1/2 | 3-24.7 | 0.90 | 0.90 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| 3 | 9 | KD Royalty | 1 | 60m | 1,092.50 | 3/1 | 3-20.1 | 1.70 | 1.70 | M R Hay | Doug Gale |
KD ROYALTY - over-raced briefly entering the back straight the final time. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | Trippy Tyron | 4 | 40m | 690.00 | 4/4 | 3-23.0 | 8.20 | 8.20 | B D Butcher | Scott Dickson |
| 5 | 1 | Scoots | 1 | fr | 201.25 | 9/9 | 3-26.4 | 9.40 | 9.40 | A J Pyers | Allen Pyers |
SCOOTS - slow to begin. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | Kiss My Pixel | 3 | 40m | 201.25 | 7/8 | 3-25.0 | 18.40 | 18.40 | G A Martin | Geoff Martin |
KISS MY PIXEL - weakened leaving the final turn. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | Tinkerbelle | 1 | 50m | 201.25 | 5/3 | 3-24.6 | 20.50 | 20.50 | J H Abernethy | Michael House |
TINKERBELLE - had to be steadied near the 500m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of the weakening MR MONTY. Broke approaching the 100m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | Boyz Invasion | 5 | 40m | 201.25 | 6/6 | 3-27.8 | 32.40 | 32.40 | K Denifostova (J) | Michael House |
BOYZ INVASION - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final turn. | |||||||||||
| 9 | 4 | Mr Monty | 2 | 40m | 201.25 | 8/7 | 3-29.2 | 39.10 | 39.10 | S P Doody | Stephen Doody |
MR MONTY - slow to begin. Raced wide from the 950m. Commenced to weaken near the 500m. TINKERBELLE - had to be steadied near the 500m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of the weakening MR MONTY. Broke approaching the 100m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $10,896.25 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $3.20. $2.10. $1.80. $1.80. Quinella $4.80. Trifecta $19.30. First4 $46.00.
- Margins
- 1 length, 3/4 length, 6 1/2 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-09.5 Last 800m: 61.5 Last 400m: 29.3
Placed Horses:
1st
2019 5 B g Superfast Stuart - Ko Wrected
Michael House, Manawatu Raceway
Mentally Stable Limited
Mrs C M Lethaby,Miss D R Bartlett
2021 3 B g What The Hill - Escapee
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
T G Casey, Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, Ms K Marriott
T G Casey
3rd
2018 6 B m Royal Aspirations - Kazzle Dazzle
Doug Gale, Bulls
Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, R C Hooton, R J Huxford, T L Rodewald, I R F McKelvie
Merveber Ltd,K F Neville,P D McDermott,Mrs D McDermott
- Race Number:
- Race 2
TE KAWAU MOBILE PACE
$10,740, R46 TO R53, 2000m
For R46 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Lewey Maguire | 2 | fr | 6,600.00 | 5/5 | 2-28.5 | 2-28.5 | K Denifostova (J) | Steve & Amanda Telfer | |
LEWEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | Leo Lincoln | 1 | fr | 1,860.00 | 2/1 | 2-28.5 | 0.10 | 0.10 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany |
| 3 | 5 | Captain Kobe | 5 | fr | 1,140.00 | 1/2 | 2-28.7 | 0.90 | 0.90 | B D Butcher | Michael House |
| 4 | 3 | Stealers Wheel | 3 | fr | 720.00 | 6/6 | 2-28.8 | 1.70 | 1.70 | M R Hay | Doug Gale |
| 5 | 6 | Fredastaire | 6 | fr | 210.00 | 3/3 | 2-30.4 | 9.50 | 9.50 | J H Abernethy | Allan Shutkowski |
FREDASTAIRE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m. Weakened leaving the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Abernethy advised that after losing ground near the 1750m he was then obliged to race parked outside the leader when unable to find the front with the effort taking its toll. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | Matai Lizzie | 4 | fr | 210.00 | 4/4 | 2-34.7 | 31.00 | 31.00 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
MATAI LIZZIE - broke near the 1750m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. Weakened from the 500m. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $10,740.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $22.20. $5.70. $1.80. Quinella $14.70. Trifecta $123.20. First4 $1077.60. TAB Double[races-1,2]:(3,2) $32.60. TAB Conc.:(3,1) $3.40.
- Margins
- 1/2 head, 3/4 length, 1 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.5 Last 800m: 58.8 Last 400m: 28.1
Placed Horses:
2019 5 Br g Sweet Lou - Miranda Maguire
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Papakura
Stonewall Stud Ltd, Ms A L Telfer, Mrs N R Gordon
R L Kennedy
2nd
2020 4 B g Art Major - Alta Valencia
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, R W Green, I A Middleton, G C Cotterill, Mrs A Cotterill, Phil Kelly
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
3rd
2020 4 B g Captaintreacherous - Millwood Minisota
Michael House, Manawatu Raceway
J C International Ltd
Mrs K Carville
- Race Number:
- Race 3
BLOSSOM LADY MOBILE PACE
$10,695, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R46, 2000m
For R41 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Follow Me Fantasy | 8 | fr | 6,325.00 | 1/1 | 2-30.7 | 2-30.7 | W J House (J) | Michael House | |
FOLLOW ME FANTASY - raced wide with cover from the 800m. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 7 | Ha'penny | 7 | fr | 1,782.50 | 2/3 | 2-30.7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | P C Ferguson | Allan Shutkowski |
| 3 | 2 | Goorambat Art | 2 | fr | 1,092.50 | 5/4 | 2-30.8 | 0.60 | 0.60 | N C Delany (J) | Michael House |
| 4 | 6 | Blue Chip Lou | 6 | fr | 690.00 | 4/5 | 2-30.9 | 1.00 | 1.00 | B D Butcher | Stephen Doody |
| 5 | 3 | The Night Fox | 3 | fr | 201.25 | 3/2 | 2-30.9 | 1.20 | 1.20 | J H Abernethy | Stephen Doody |
| 6 | 1 | Bell Fire | 1 | fr | 201.25 | 6/6 | 2-31.1 | 2.20 | 2.20 | C F Webber | Chris Webber |
| 7 | 4 | Narobi | 4 | fr | 201.25 | 7/7 | 2-31.1 | 2.30 | 2.30 | M R Hay | Stephen Doody |
NAROBI - over-raced when being restrained to take cover approaching the 1000m. Held up early final turn and throughout the run home. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 5 | Adjournment | 5 | fr | 201.25 | 8/8 | 2-32.5 | 9.40 | 9.40 | K Denifostova (J) | Steve & Amanda Telfer |
ADJOURNMENT - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 950m. Weakened final turn. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $10,695.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $2.70. $1.50. $1.70. $2.20. Quinella $3.00. Trifecta $38.50. First4 $251.40. TAB Treble[races-1,2,3]:(3,2,8) $237.40.
- Margins
- neck, neck, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-01.2 Last 800m: 59.1 Last 400m: 28.5
Placed Horses:
2017 7 B m Highview Tommy - Follow Me Holme
Michael House, Manawatu Raceway
Mentally Stable Limited, G K Fyfe
S R Allen
2019 5 Br g Art Major - Bettor Cruise
Michael House, Manawatu Raceway
Mentally Stable Limited, Mrs T A Wheeler, J P Wheeler
J P Wheeler,Mrs T A Wheeler
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- Race 4
MISTER D G MOBILE PACE
$10,230, R39 TO R43, 2000m
For R39 to R43 pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Onyx Shard | 6 | fr | 6,050.00 | 3/4 | 2-30.1 | 2-30.1 | P C Ferguson | Ray Green & Nathan Delany | |
| 2 | 3 | Dixieland Delight | 3 | fr | 1,705.00 | 2/3 | 2-30.2 | 0.40 | 0.40 | M R Hay | Scott Dickson |
| 3 | 1 | Run Mason Run | 1 | fr | 1,045.00 | 5/5 | 2-30.3 | 0.90 | 0.90 | K Denifostova (J) | Willie Fleming |
RUN MASON RUN - over-raced through the middle stages. Lay in late in the run home contacting a track marker. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 7 | Matai Harry | 7 | fr | 660.00 | 1/1 | 2-30.4 | 1.40 | 1.40 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
MATAI HARRY - lay in passing the 1750m losing ground and continued to lay in rounding the turns. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 8 | I Can Too | 8 | fr | 192.50 | 4/2 | 2-30.5 | 1.70 | 1.70 | B D Butcher | Benjamin Butcher |
I CAN TOO - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 2 | Million Dollar Chic | 2 | fr | 192.50 | 7/8 | 2-30.7 | 2.80 | 2.80 | S P Doody | Stephen Doody |
| 7 | 5 | Brookside Girl | 5 | fr | 192.50 | 6/6 | 2-30.8 | 3.30 | 3.30 | J H Abernethy | David Butcher |
| 8 | 4 | Bugalugs | 4 | fr | 192.50 | 8/7 | 2-31.1 | 4.70 | 4.70 | C F Webber | Chris Webber |
| Total Stakes: | $10,230.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $5.40. $2.00. $1.70. $2.10. Quinella $12.30. Trifecta $168.10. First4 $507.00. TAB Double[races-3,4]:(8,6) $19.00. TAB Conc.:(8,3) $2.90. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(3,2,8,6) $1774.40.
- Margins
- neck, 1/2 length, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.8 Last 800m: 58.6 Last 400m: 28.5
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 4 B m Sweet Lou - Delightful Shard
Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe
I A Middleton, P Humphries, P I J Harris
C M Smith,Mrs D E Smith
2016 8 B g Grinfromeartoear - American Cha Cha
Willie Fleming, Hawera
W P Fleming, Mrs B K Fleming, K J More
W P Fleming,Mrs B K Fleming,K J More
- Race Number:
- Race 5
RAYDON MOBILE PACE
$10,230, R35 TO R38, 2000m
For R35 to R38 pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Call Security | 5 | fr | 6,050.00 | 2/2 | 2-30.3 | 2-30.3 | P C Ferguson | Doug Gale | |
| 2 | 2 | Robyns Art | 2 | fr | 1,705.00 | 1/1 | 2-30.3 | 0.40 | 0.40 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 3 | 4 | Hit The Lights | 4 | fr | 1,045.00 | 7/5 | 2-30.4 | 0.60 | 0.60 | K Denifostova (J) | Michael House |
HIT THE LIGHTS - over-raced early and middle stages. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | Jahi | 3 | fr | 660.00 | 5/3 | 2-30.4 | 0.70 | 0.70 | J H Abernethy | Stephen Doody |
JAHI - raced wide early. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 7 | Whitebait Marg | 7 | fr | 192.50 | 8/8 | 2-30.6 | 1.50 | 1.50 | M R Hay | Tracy Cadwallader |
| 6 | 1 | The Elite Athlete | 1 | fr | 192.50 | 3/4 | 2-30.7 | 2.00 | 2.00 | B D Butcher | Wendy Devenport |
THE ELITE ATHLETE - held up throughout the run home when unable to secure clear racing room. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | Lorton Vale | 6 | fr | 192.50 | 4/6 | 2-30.7 | 2.20 | 2.20 | N C Delany (J) | Michael House |
LORTON VALE - pulled hard in the score up. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. | |||||||||||
| Pup | 8 | Victor Bravo | U1 | fr | 192.50 | 6/7 | S G Dickson | Scott Dickson | |||
VICTOR BRAVO - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race by Driver S Dickson. Stood down to complete one mobile trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $10,230.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $5.80. $1.80. $1.00. $3.00. Quinella $5.10. Trifecta $148.60. First4 $386.20.
- Margins
- neck, neck, head
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.9 Last 800m: 60.1 Last 400m: 29.4
Placed Horses:
2018 6 B g He's Watching - Edernay
Doug Gale, Bulls
Mrs W M Gale, Miss E C Gale, J J Jones, Mrs J M Devenport, Mrs K Kelly, R M Kelly, T L Rodewald
K N Spicer,Mrs A M Spicer
2nd
2017 7 B m American Ideal - Pocketfullofposies
Michael House, Manawatu Raceway
Mentally Stable Limited
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Race Number:
- Race 6
BRAIG MOBILE PACE
$10,230, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | 7 | La Miki | 7 | fr | 3,877.50 | 2/2 | 2-28.9 | 2-28.9 | K Denifostova (J) | Steve & Amanda Telfer | |
HEARTS N ACES - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher advised the gelding was not travelling well enough to move three wide at the point of the race LA MIKI had improved, however he also stated he was happy with the run. | |||||||||||
| 1= | 8 | Bet On Polly | 8 | fr | 3,877.50 | 6/5 | 2-28.9 | 2-28.9 | J H Abernethy | Murray Gibbs | |
BET ON POLLY - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver J Abernethy was of the opinion the mare was better suited to the tempo of tonight's race. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | Hearts N Aces | 3 | fr | 1,045.00 | 1/1 | 2-29.2 | 1.50 | 1.50 | B D Butcher | Benjamin Butcher |
HEARTS N ACES - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher advised the gelding was not travelling well enough to move three wide at the point of the race LA MIKI had improved, however he also stated he was happy with the run. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | Jetasi | 6 | fr | 660.00 | 3/3 | 2-29.4 | 2.40 | 2.40 | S P Doody | Stephen Doody |
JETASI - pulled hard in the score up. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 1 | Miss Woodville | 1 | fr | 192.50 | 7/7 | 2-30.3 | 7.00 | 7.00 | A J Pyers | Allen Pyers |
| 6 | 5 | Whitebait Delight | 5 | fr | 192.50 | 5/6 | 2-30.4 | 7.80 | 7.80 | P C Ferguson | Doug Gale |
| 7 | 4 | Indisposed | 4 | fr | 192.50 | 8/8 | 2-30.5 | 8.20 | 8.20 | M R Hay | Tracy Cadwallader |
| 8 | 2 | Moenui Miss | 2 | fr | 192.50 | 4/4 | 2-35.3 | 32.10 | 32.10 | W J House (J) | Scott Dickson |
MOENUI MISS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $10,230.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- (7) $1.70.:(8) $12.70.:(7) $1.40.:(8) $4.60. $1.00. Quinella $36.00. Trifecta:(7,8,3) $56.90. Trifecta:(8,7,3) $135.50. First4:(7,8,3,6) $293.10. First4:(8,7,3,6) $815.50. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(5,7) $7.90. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(5,8) $38.10. TAB Treble[races-4,5,6]:(6,5,7) $64.40. TAB Treble[races-4,5,6]:(6,5,8) $515.50. Quaddie[races-3,4,5,6]:(8,6,5,8) $2696.80. Quaddie[races-3,4,5,6]:(8,6,5,7) $181.30.
- Margins
- deadheat, 1 1/2 lengths, 1 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.8 Last 800m: 59.9 Last 400m: 30.2
Placed Horses:
1=
2020 4 Br m Betting Line - Chevron Supreme
Murray Gibbs, Levin
M R Gibbs, G R McNae, J A Penney, C R Bright
Small Car World Ltd,Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
2021 3 B g Captaintreacherous - Saharazona
Benjamin Butcher, Cambridge
S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms A Simpson, Ms N G Skelton, Mrs K M Lancaster, Ms L E Standing, P J Taylor, P A Rasmussen
S L Taylor
Runner Index
Adjournment - Race 3
Bell Fire - Race 3
Bet On Polly - Race 6
Blue Chip Lou - Race 3
Boyz Invasion - Race 1
Brookside Girl - Race 4
Bugalugs - Race 4
Call Security - Race 5
Captain Kobe - Race 2
Dixieland Delight - Race 4
Follow Me Fantasy - Race 3
Fredastaire - Race 2
Goorambat Art - Race 3
Ha'penny - Race 3
Hearts N Aces - Race 6
Hit The Lights - Race 5
I Can Too - Race 4
Indisposed - Race 6
Jahi - Race 5
Jetasi - Race 6
KD Royalty - Race 1
Kiss My Pixel - Race 1
Koko Kaboom - Race 1
La Miki - Race 6
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Lewey Maguire - Race 2
Lorton Vale - Race 5
Matai Harry - Race 4
Matai Lizzie - Race 2
Million Dollar Chic - Race 4
Miss Woodville - Race 6
Moenui Miss - Race 6
Mr Monty - Race 1
Narobi - Race 3
Onyx Shard - Race 4
Robyns Art - Race 5
Run Mason Run - Race 4
Scoots - Race 1
Stealers Wheel - Race 2
The Elite Athlete - Race 5
The Night Fox - Race 3
Tinkerbelle - Race 1
Trippy Tyron - Race 1
Victor Bravo - Race 5
Whats Up The Hill - Race 1
Whitebait Delight - Race 6
Whitebait Marg - Race 5
Stewards Report Unavailable
The Stewards Report for this race meeting has not been published.
It should be available soon after the last race.