NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 8 April
Meeting: FIRST APRIL MIDWEEK TWILIGHT RACE NIGHT (FIRST APRIL MIDWEEK TWILIGHT RACE NIGHT) at Addington Raceway
Last updated 08/04/2026 at 20:59 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
SAVE THE DATE FOR LADIES NIGHT 12 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$7300, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Kowhai Nugget | 7 | fr | 4,400.00 | 1/1 | 2-29.4 | 2-29.4 | C M Wigg | Greg & Ben Hope | |
| 2 | 5 | Foliejon Star | 5 | fr | 1,240.00 | 2/2 | 2-29.6 | 1.40 | 1.40 | C P Negus | Bruce Negus |
| 3 | 6 | Warloch | 6 | fr | 760.00 | 4/4 | 2-30.4 | 5.10 | 5.10 | N J H Munro | Michael House |
| 4 | 4 | The Bettor Major | 4 | fr | 480.00 | 6/7 | 2-30.5 | 5.70 | 5.70 | M F Maynard | Brad Mowbray |
| 5 | 1 | Off The Edge | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 5/5 | 2-31.4 | 10.30 | 10.30 | A N Edge | Alan Edge |
| 6 | 2 | Changeforthebeta | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 3/3 | 2-31.7 | 11.50 | 11.50 | A C White | Matt Purvis |
| 7 | 3 | Didjashoutthebar | 3 | fr | 140.00 | 7/6 | 2-31.7 | 11.80 | 11.80 | J Buckland-Stevens | Bruce Negus |
| Total Stakes: | $7,300.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $2.00. $1.60. $1.70. Quinella $3.30. Trifecta $18.20. First4 $128.20.
- Margins
- 1 1/2 lengths, 3 3/4 lengths, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-01.4 Last 800m: 58.1 Last 400m: 27.6
Placed Horses:
2019 6 B g Sweet Lou - Tastes Like Money
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Race Number:
- Race 2
THAI NIGHT IN TRACKSIDE DINING 17 APRIL MOBILE TROT
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Terry Webster | 7 | fr | 6,600.00 | 4/4 | 2-32.4 | 2-32.4 | M B Holbrough (J) | Bruce Negus | |
| 2 | 2 | Propellor | 2 | fr | 1,860.00 | 7/6 | 2-32.4 | 0.10 | 0.10 | S J Thornley | John McDermott |
| 3 | 4 | Lap It Up | 4 | fr | 1,140.00 | 1/1 | 2-32.4 | 0.20 | 0.20 | K A Butt | Derek & Adele Jones |
| 4 | 5 | Learning To Fly | 5 | fr | 720.00 | 3/2 | 2-32.8 | 2.30 | 2.30 | R D Close | Matt Purvis |
| 5 | 10 | Bullet | U1 | fr | 210.00 | 5/5 | 2-32.9 | 2.50 | 2.50 | J P Versteeg | John Versteeg |
| 6 | 3 | Mysaria | 3 | fr | 210.00 | 2/3 | 2-33.0 | 3.40 | 3.40 | A L Lethaby | Amber Lethaby |
| 7 | 8 | Volstone | 8 | fr | 210.00 | 6/7 | 2-34.8 | 12.20 | 12.20 | K G Cameron | Brent Williams |
| 8 | 9 | Hoofn It | 9 | fr | 210.00 | 8/9 | 2-35.0 | 13.20 | 13.20 | S J Trotter | Steve Trotter |
| 9 | 1 | Majestic Trix | 1 | fr | 210.00 | 9/8 | 2-35.2 | 14.30 | 14.30 | B J Borcoskie | Brent Borcoskie |
| Total Stakes: | $11,370.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 6 | Lady Lucinda | 6 |
- Dividends
- $6.10. $2.30. $5.90. $1.00. Quinella $133.20. Trifecta $954.30. First4 $2640.20.
- Margins
- 1/2 head, 1/2 head, 2 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-03.8 Last 800m: 60.6 Last 400m: 30.0
Placed Horses:
2021 4 B g Majestic Son - She's Allthe Craze
Bruce Negus, Burnham
B R Negus, G R J Anderson
B R Negus,G R J Anderson
2nd
2022 3 B g Propulsion(USA) - Dutchess
John McDermott, Prebbleton
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Midhurst Holdings Limited
3rd
2021 4 B m Father Patrick - Ledecky
Derek & Adele Jones, Yaldhurst
Ms C J Ironside, D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones, Mrs J M Ironside
Jordash Breeding Trust
- Race Number:
- Race 3
TURKISH NIGHT IN TRACKSIDE DINING 1 MAY MOBILE PACE
$9125, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Willy Away | 3 | fr | 5,500.00 | 1/1 | 2-28.7 | 2-28.7 | W J House (J) | Michael House | |
| 2 | 4 | Riley John | 4 | fr | 1,550.00 | 2/3 | 2-28.9 | 1.00 | 1.00 | S J Thornley | Mitchell Scheuber |
| 3 | 7 | Didjamakeanimprint | U1 | fr | 950.00 | 3/4 | 2-29.7 | 5.10 | 5.10 | R D Close | John Howe |
| 4 | 6 | Sky News | 6 | fr | 600.00 | 5/5 | 2-30.7 | 10.20 | 10.20 | S J Tomlinson | Bruce Negus |
| 5 | 2 | The Seamstress | 2 | fr | 175.00 | 6/6 | 2-30.7 | 10.40 | 10.40 | M J Williamson | Bruce Negus |
| 6 | 1 | The Gangster | 1 | fr | 175.00 | 4/2 | 2-31.1 | 12.00 | 12.00 | P J Davis | Margo Nyhan |
| 7 | 5 | Lay On Macduff | 5 | fr | 175.00 | 7/7 | 2-31.3 | 13.20 | 13.20 | D M Williams (J) | Don Burrows |
| Total Stakes: | $9,125.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $1.80. $1.50. $2.20. Quinella $2.70. Trifecta $16.50. First4 $56.80. TAB Double[races-2,3]:(7,3) $17.50. TAB Conc.:(7,4) $13.50.
- Margins
- 1 length, 4 lengths, 5 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.8 Last 800m: 57.9 Last 400m: 28.7
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 5 B g Always B Miki - Jungle Jane
Michael House, Prebbleton
R D Nevill, D J Prendergast
R D Nevill
2nd
2020 5 B g Bettor's Delight - Stacey John
Mitchell Scheuber, Rangiora Raceway
M R Scheuber, A Sadler, Miss B T Cook, Mrs R Scheuber, B Watson
R J Dawe
2021 4 B g Always B Miki - Imprint
John Howe, West Melton
C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
C L Tennant,R F Seebeck
- Race Number:
- Race 4
MEXICAN FIESTA IN TRACKSIDE DINING 8 MAY MOBILE TROT
$7440, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Kowhai Summit | 8 | fr | 4,400.00 | 2/2 | 2-31.5 | 2-31.5 | H M Sail (J) | Greg & Ben Hope | |
| 2 | 6 | Aradne | 6 | fr | 1,240.00 | 6/6 | 2-31.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | S J Tomlinson | Bruce Negus |
| 3 | 7 | The Royal Gamble | 7 | fr | 760.00 | 3/3 | 2-32.2 | 3.90 | 3.90 | S J Thornley | Fred Fletcher |
| 4 | 3 | Peaknmonkey | 3 | fr | 480.00 | 7/7 | 2-32.8 | 6.50 | 6.50 | R D Close | John Howe |
| 5 | 1 | Steelintheheel | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 8/8 | 2-32.9 | 7.40 | 7.40 | T M Williams | Peter & Mitchell Robertson |
| 6 | 2 | Noah Magnific | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 5/5 | 2-33.6 | 10.80 | 10.80 | D M Williams (J) | Don Burrows |
| 7 | 9 | Florence The Machine | U1 | fr | 140.00 | 1/1 | 2-33.7 | 11.30 | 11.30 | M J Williamson | Matthew Williamson |
| 8 | 5 | Silverlinings | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 4/4 | 2-35.8 | 21.80 | 21.80 | K A Butt | Don Burrows |
| Total Stakes: | $7,440.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 4 | Arden Solitaire | 4 |
- Dividends
- $3.40. $1.40. $4.10. $1.50. Quinella $42.20. Trifecta $181.80. First4 $1232.50. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(7,3,8) $67.80. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(7,7,3,8) $135.40.
- Margins
- head, 3 3/4 lengths, 2 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-03.1 Last 800m: 60.0 Last 400m: 29.7
Placed Horses:
2019 6 B g Peak - Kowhai Sunrise
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
J G Hartnell,Mrs D J Hartnell
2nd
2019 6 B m Muscle Mass - Aine
Bruce Negus, Burnham
J L P Gledhill, J C McKenzie, B R Negus, L Wright, Miss N Cleine, Miss J Cleine
D J McKenzie
- Race Number:
- Race 5
SUPPORT OUR PINK SHIRT NIGHT FUNDRAISER 15 MAY MOBILE PACE
$7720, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Kotare Kelso | 8 | fr | 4,400.00 | 4/4 | 2-27.4 | 2-27.4 | S J Ottley | Matt Purvis | |
| 2 | 6 | Monkee Major | 6 | fr | 1,240.00 | 1/1 | 2-27.5 | 0.50 | 0.50 | J C Morrison | Tony Barron |
| 3 | 9 | Fusion Reactor | 9 | fr | 760.00 | 5/5 | 2-27.8 | 2.30 | 2.30 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 4 | 10 | Style Council | 10 | fr | 480.00 | 3/3 | 2-28.1 | 3.60 | 3.60 | K G Cameron | Kyle Cameron |
| 5 | 3 | Whyamihere | 3 | fr | 140.00 | 2/2 | 2-28.2 | 4.00 | 4.00 | J F Curtin | Bruce Hutton |
| 6 | 11 | Sans Repos | 11 | fr | 140.00 | 6/7 | 2-28.3 | 4.70 | 4.70 | R J Alfeld | Danni Alfeld |
| 7 | 5 | My Ten Guitars | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 9/9 | 2-28.5 | 5.60 | 5.60 | S J Thornley | Mitchell Scheuber |
| 8 | 4 | Sweet Dreams | 4 | fr | 140.00 | 8/8 | 2-28.6 | 6.40 | 6.40 | R D Close | John Howe |
| 9 | 2 | Ivona Dadic | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 7/6 | 2-28.9 | 7.80 | 7.80 | K A Butt | Warren Stapleton |
| 10 | 7 | Louis | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 10/10 | 2-29.8 | 12.30 | 12.30 | R T May | Joseph Gray |
| Total Stakes: | $7,720.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 1 | Sweet N Sassy | 1 |
- Dividends
- $7.50. $2.20. $1.60. $2.80. Quinella $9.90. Trifecta $156.60. First4 $848.10. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(8,8) $20.40.
- Margins
- 1/2 length, 1 3/4 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.7 Last 800m: 57.2 Last 400m: 29.3
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 5 B g Always B Miki - Kotare Yassi
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd
Kotare Downs Ltd:Tony & Gay Abell
2nd
2020 5 Bl g Bettor's Delight - Jen Marie
Michael House, Prebbleton
McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, M L O Williams, Mrs H M F Hanning, Mentally Stable Limited
K N Spicer,Mrs A M Spicer
- Race Number:
- Race 6
ENJOY TRACKSIDE DINING ON PREMIER NIGHT 22 MAY TROT
$7580, 5YO & OLDER R35, 2000m
For R35 5yo-&-older trotters.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | The Merc | 5 | fr | 4,400.00 | 1/1 | 2-36.1 | 2-36.1 | C J Dalgety (J) | Cran & Chrissie Dalgety | |
| 2 | 2 | Baffled | 2 | fr | 1,240.00 | 8/8 | 2-36.8 | 3.80 | 3.80 | R E Cameron | Joseph Gray |
| 3 | 6 | Mode | 6 | fr | 760.00 | 2/2 | 2-37.3 | 6.40 | 6.40 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 4 | 3 | Schoemaker | 3 | fr | 480.00 | 5/3 | 2-37.4 | 6.90 | 6.90 | J W Smith | Justin Smith |
| 5 | 9 | A Reason To Fight | U2 | fr | 140.00 | 3/4 | 2-37.5 | 7.30 | 7.30 | R D Close | Michael Howard |
| 6 | 7 | Granny Rose | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 6/6 | 2-37.9 | 9.10 | 9.10 | M J Williamson | Matthew Williamson |
| 7 | 8 | Bangkok Betty | U1 | fr | 140.00 | 7/7 | 2-40.0 | 19.90 | 19.90 | B N Orange | Peter & Mitchell Robertson |
| 8 | 1 | Bluey | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 4/5 | 2-43.8 | 38.50 | 38.50 | S J Thornley | Laura McKay |
| 9 | 4 | Night Life | 4 | fr | 140.00 | 9/9 | 2-45.6 | 47.70 | 47.70 | S W Hill (J) | Kim Nyhan |
| Total Stakes: | $7,580.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $1.40. $1.10. $6.00. $1.60. Quinella $27.80. Trifecta $165.30. First4 $893.40.
- Margins
- 3 3/4 lengths, 2 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-05.5 Last 800m: 59.6 Last 400m: 30.2
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 5 B g Royal Aspirations - Mercadante
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
K I Bublitz, Mrs E E Bublitz, A K W Bublitz, Miss J E Bublitz
A L Clark,Mrs F E Clark
2nd
2020 5 B m Majestic Son - Flashman
Joseph Gray, West Melton
J M Gray, D O'Neill
Dr M J Evans,Dr T B Taylor,M W Glynn
3rd
- Race Number:
- Race 7
CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE
$9825, 5YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.Weather: Overcast Track: Good
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Heaven Forbid | U1 | fr | 5,500.00 | 7/8 | 2-27.1 | 2-27.1 | R E Cameron | Ross Cameron | |
| 2 | 11 | Radioactive Jaffa | 11 | fr | 1,550.00 | 2/1 | 2-27.1 | 0.10 | 0.10 | R T May | Russell Kennedy |
| 3 | 3 | Cheeky Red | 3 | fr | 950.00 | 9/9 | 2-27.3 | 1.40 | 1.40 | T S Chmiel | Raewyn Low |
| 4 | 6 | Enya Franco | 6 | fr | 600.00 | 8/7 | 2-27.6 | 2.60 | 2.60 | O G Thornley | Michael House |
| 5 | 5 | Ramblin Rover | 5 | fr | 175.00 | 5/4 | 2-27.7 | 3.10 | 3.10 | M J Williamson | Matthew Williamson |
| 6 | 10 | Bautista | 10 | fr | 175.00 | 6/3 | 2-27.7 | 3.40 | 3.40 | K K Tomlinson | Brad Williamson |
| 7 | 9 | Sweet Willow | 9 | fr | 175.00 | 4/6 | 2-27.9 | 4.40 | 4.40 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 8 | 12 | Rockin Roman | 12 | fr | 175.00 | 3/5 | 2-28.0 | 4.60 | 4.60 | A M Butt | Richard Austin |
| 9 | 1 | Trendy Van Gogh | 1 | fr | 175.00 | 11/11 | 2-29.7 | 13.30 | 13.30 | S D Iremonger (J) | Dave & Scott Iremonger |
| 10 | 2 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | fr | 175.00 | 10/10 | 2-30.1 | 15.10 | 15.10 | C A Butt | Chris Butt |
| 11 | 4 | Harry Belafonte | 4 | fr | 175.00 | 1/2 | 2-39.1 | 60.00 | 60.00 | T M Williams | Darryn Simpson |
| Total Stakes: | $9,825.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 7 | Stubing | 7 | |
| SCR | 8 | The Highlander | 8 |
- Dividends
- $13.10. $4.30. $1.50. $5.00. Quinella $18.40. Trifecta $479.40. First4 $1604.10. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(5,13) $18.00. TAB Treble[races-5,6,7]:(8,5,13) $242.10. Quaddie[races-4,5,6,7]:(8,8,5,13) $953.10.
- Margins
- nose, 1 1/2 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.5 Last 800m: 60.0 Last 400m: 29.5
Placed Horses:
2020 5 B g Rock N Roll Heaven - Slinky Bromac
Ross Cameron, Coes Ford
R E Cameron, K S Cameron, M R Tweedy, S R Wall, G D Hope, S McNabb, M P Guthrie
Grant Enterprises Limited
3rd
2019 6 B g Always B Miki - Beaujolais
Raewyn Low, Ashburton
Mrs R M Low, M J Sandrey
D J Fleming,Mrs W L Fleming
Runner Index
Aradne - Race 4
Arden Solitaire - Race 4
A Reason To Fight - Race 6
Baffled - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 6
Bautista - Race 7
Bluey - Race 6
Bullet - Race 2
Changeforthebeta - Race 1
Cheeky Red - Race 7
Didjamakeanimprint - Race 3
Didjashoutthebar - Race 1
Enya Franco - Race 7
Florence The Machine - Race 4
Foliejon Star - Race 1
Fusion Reactor - Race 5
Granny Rose - Race 6
Harry Belafonte - Race 7
Heaven Forbid - Race 7
Hoofn It - Race 2
Ivona Dadic - Race 5
Kotare Kelso - Race 5
Kowhai Nugget - Race 1
Kowhai Summit - Race 4
Lady Lucinda - Race 2
Lap It Up - Race 2
Lay On Macduff - Race 3
Learning To Fly - Race 2
Lord Mudrick - Race 7
Louis - Race 5
Majestic Trix - Race 2
Mode - Race 6
Monkee Major - Race 5
Mysaria - Race 2
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Night Life - Race 6
Noah Magnific - Race 4
Off The Edge - Race 1
Peaknmonkey - Race 4
Propellor - Race 2
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 7
Ramblin Rover - Race 7
Riley John - Race 3
Rockin Roman - Race 7
Sans Repos - Race 5
Schoemaker - Race 6
Silverlinings - Race 4
Sky News - Race 3
Steelintheheel - Race 4
Stubing - Race 7
Style Council - Race 5
Sweet Dreams - Race 5
Sweet N Sassy - Race 5
Sweet Willow - Race 7
Terry Webster - Race 2
The Bettor Major - Race 1
The Gangster - Race 3
The Highlander - Race 7
The Merc - Race 6
The Royal Gamble - Race 4
The Seamstress - Race 3
Trendy Van Gogh - Race 7
Volstone - Race 2
Warloch - Race 1
Whyamihere - Race 5
Willy Away - Race 3