NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 9 April
Meeting: FIRST APRIL MID-WEEK TWILIGHT MEETING (FIRST APRIL MID-WEEK TWILIGHT MEETING) at Addington Raceway
Last updated 19/04/2025 at 12:27 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$7440, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Onwardsandupwards | 5 | fr | 4,400.00 | 2/2 | 3-17.4 | 3-17.4 | A N Edge | Alan Edge | |
| 2 | 6 | Foveaux Gambler | 6 | fr | 1,240.00 | 4/5 | 3-17.4 | 0.10 | 0.10 | C P Negus | Bruce Negus |
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250. | |||||||||||
| 3= | 1 | Waterholes Road | 1 | fr | 620.00 | 7/7 | 3-17.5 | 0.50 | 0.50 | J Buckland-Stevens | Bruce Negus |
WATERHOLES ROAD - driver J Buckland-Stevens admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 Mrs Buckland-Stevens' Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 21 May 2025 (6 weeks). | |||||||||||
| 3= | 3 | King Arthur | 3 | fr | 620.00 | 3/4 | 3-17.5 | 0.50 | 0.50 | D A C Roberts | Joseph Gray |
| 5 | 8 | Off The Edge | 8 | fr | 140.00 | 1/3 | 3-17.7 | 1.60 | 1.60 | C M Wigg | Alan Edge |
OFF THE EDGE - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | Zia Bromac | 4 | fr | 140.00 | 6/6 | 3-18.4 | 5.20 | 5.20 | S Manawatu | Jack Harrington |
| 7 | 7 | Franco Hoffman | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 5/1 | 3-26.7 | 46.70 | 46.70 | M J House | Michael House |
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250. FRANCO HOFFMAN - raced wider on the track near the 1500m when an inside runner shifted outwards. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with trainer M House in the coming days. Trainer M House advised Stewards on 11 April FRANCO HOFFMAN has been sent for a spell. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 2 | Miley Ace | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 8/8 | 3-29.7 | 61.50 | 61.50 | M F Maynard | Gavin Cook |
MILEY ACE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 600m. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $7,440.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $4.60. $1.90. $2.10.:(1) $1.40.:(3) $1.00. Quinella $10.90. Trifecta:(5,6,1) $118.50. Trifecta:(5,6,3) $55.10. First4:(5,6,1,3) $459.20. First4:(5,6,3,1) $345.20.
- Margins
- nose, neck, deadheat
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-02.1 Last 800m: 59.3 Last 400m: 30.0
Placed Horses:
2018 6 Br g Betting Line - Kamwood Beauty
Bruce Negus, Burnham
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Miss B J Willis
- Race Number:
- Race 2
GARRARDS TROT
$7300, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older trotters.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Five Monkeys | 4 | fr | 4,400.00 | 3/1 | 2-35.9 | 2-35.9 | R D Close | John Howe | |
| 2 | 6 | Aldebaran Crystal | 6 | fr | 1,240.00 | 1/2 | 2-35.9 | 0.40 | 0.40 | B N Orange | Regan Todd |
ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly in the run home. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | Take After Me | 5 | fr | 760.00 | 2/3 | 2-36.0 | 0.80 | 0.80 | J C Morrison | Fred Scott |
| 4 | 7 | High Noon | U1 | fr | 480.00 | 5/4 | 2-36.2 | 1.50 | 1.50 | P C Nairn | Paul Nairn |
| 5 | 2 | Meandad | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 4/5 | 2-36.2 | 1.90 | 1.90 | S J Ottley | Mark Jones |
MEANDAD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 3 | Ginas Majesty | 3 | fr | 140.00 | 7/7 | 2-37.5 | 8.30 | 8.30 | I R Cameron | Ian Cameron |
GINAS MAJESTY - slow to begin. Weakened leaving the final bend. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 1 | Superfast Gorsey | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 6/6 | 2-39.6 | 18.90 | 18.90 | G N Thornley (J) | Chris Thornley |
SUPERFAST GORSEY - trainer C Thornley was warned for being late to present the gelding on course. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $7,300.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 8 | Randel Huston P | U2 |
- Dividends
- $5.50. $2.00. $2.20. Quinella $6.50. Trifecta $60.70. First4 $238.10. TAB Double[races-1,2]:(5,4) $13.60. TAB Conc.:(5,6) $5.80.
- Margins
- neck, neck, 1/2 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-05.4 Last 800m: 60.7 Last 400m: 30.6
Placed Horses:
1st
2019 5 B m Master Glide - Twelve Monkeys
John Howe, West Melton
C Beecroft, Est M J Beecroft, J R Allen, T W Fagan, S L Edwards
Twelve Monkeys Syndicate
2019 5 B m Father Patrick - Superbowlcheerleader
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
R W Todd, P J Howlett, Any Excuse Syndicate, The Dumpster Syndicate, Casinoafter Syndicate
Mrs S Grainger,Studholme Bloodstock Limited
2010 14 B g Holmes Hanover - Give Or Take
Fred Scott, Kaiapoi
F J Scott, Mrs J M Scott
F J Scott,Mrs J M Scott
- Race Number:
- Race 3
ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE PACE
$7580, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers with earnings up to and including $1000 in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Belmont Valor | 4 | fr | 4,400.00 | 5/6 | 2-27.6 | 2-27.6 | G N Thornley (J) | Donna Williamson | |
BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards and struck the sulky wheel of FAST ACE when shifting outwards near the 200m despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had over-raced at its last start and been held up in the middle stages of the run home. Ms Williamson added the horse had also benefited from a gear change and receiving an economical run tonight. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 7 | Motor Mouth | 7 | fr | 1,240.00 | 7/7 | 2-27.8 | 1.40 | 1.40 | S D Iremonger (J) | Joseph Gray |
Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | Didjashoutthebar | 1 | fr | 760.00 | 1/2 | 2-27.9 | 1.60 | 1.60 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - held up until late in the run home. Driver W House advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | Fast Ace | 3 | fr | 480.00 | 8/9 | 2-27.9 | 1.70 | 1.70 | R E Cameron | Ross Cameron |
FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards and struck the sulky wheel of FAST ACE when shifting outwards near the 200m despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had over-raced at its last start and been held up in the middle stages of the run home. Ms Williamson added the horse had also benefited from a gear change and receiving an economical run tonight. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 2 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 3/4 | 2-28.0 | 2.40 | 2.40 | C A Butt | Chris Butt |
LORD MUDRICK - held up in the middle stages of the run home. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 8 | Wind In The Wire | 8 | fr | 140.00 | 9/8 | 2-28.7 | 5.70 | 5.70 | S J Thornley (J) | Chris McDowell |
WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | He's Tough | 9 | fr | 140.00 | 4/3 | 2-28.8 | 6.00 | 6.00 | B N Orange | Brad Mowbray |
HE'S TOUGH - briefly crowded when runners either side shifted ground near the 100m. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 5 | Millwood Goddess | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 2/1 | 2-30.5 | 14.80 | 14.80 | John R Dunn | Tom Bagrie |
MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. | |||||||||||
| 9 | 6 | The Highlander | 6 | fr | 140.00 | 6/5 | 2-30.6 | 15.00 | 15.00 | S J Tomlinson | Bruce Negus |
THE HIGHLANDER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $7,580.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $7.20. $2.80. $3.90. $1.70. Quinella $74.10. Trifecta $711.30. First4 $2443.40.
- Margins
- 1 1/4 lengths, 1/2 neck, nose
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.9 Last 800m: 58.1 Last 400m: 29.3
Placed Horses:
2018 6 B g Always B Miki - Belmont Fire
Donna Williamson, Aylesbury
D L Williamson, J P A Nevin
D L Williamson
2nd
2016 8 B g Sportswriter - Blah Blah Blah
Joseph Gray, West Melton
J M Gray, D O'Neill
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
2019 5 B g Shadow Play - Imprint
Michael House, Prebbleton
C L Tennant, R F Seebeck
C L Tennant,R F Seebeck
- Race Number:
- Race 4
WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTS MARES MOBILE PACE
$7720, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Also Mares with winning stakes up to and including $6000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Okiwi Bay | 4 | fr | 4,400.00 | 8/8 | 2-26.7 | 2-26.7 | R E Harrison (J) | Brad Mowbray | |
OKIWI BAY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had been racing better than its form suggested, adding he had changed the shoes and the horse had been suited by the strong tempo of the race. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 8 | Enya Franco | 8 | fr | 1,240.00 | 3/4 | 2-27.1 | 2.10 | 2.10 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 3 | 3 | Searing Light | 3 | fr | 760.00 | 9/10 | 2-27.1 | 2.30 | 2.30 | J W Cox | Alan Edge |
SEARING LIGHT - held up rounding the final bend. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | Megyn Kelly | 6 | fr | 480.00 | 5/5 | 2-27.3 | 3.10 | 3.10 | B N Orange | Michael House |
| 5 | 5 | Sweet Tartan | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 1/2 | 2-27.8 | 5.60 | 5.60 | J C Morrison | Tony Barron |
| 6 | 1 | Vrilo | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 7/7 | 2-27.8 | 5.90 | 5.90 | John R Dunn | Jackie Burrows |
| 7 | 10 | My Ten Guitars | 10 | fr | 140.00 | 6/6 | 2-28.0 | 6.60 | 6.60 | Craig D Thornley | Geoff Dunn |
MY TEN GUITARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | Rakero Lightning | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 4/3 | 2-28.3 | 8.00 | 8.00 | S J Ottley | Steven Reid |
| 9 | 9 | Don't Tell Jenny | 9 | fr | 140.00 | 2/1 | 2-28.7 | 10.00 | 10.00 | R L Houghton | Ross Houghton |
DON'T TELL JENNY - trainer R Houghton was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified pacifier. Raced wide early. | |||||||||||
| 10 | 2 | Lily's A Star | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 10/9 | 2-29.5 | 14.00 | 14.00 | S J Thornley (J) | John McDermott |
| Total Stakes: | $7,720.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $18.20. $4.20. $2.30. $8.40. Quinella $40.00. Trifecta $3004.30. First4 $10445.60. TAB Double[races-3,4]:(4,4) $76.50. TAB Conc.:(4,8) $10.90. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(4,4,4) $473.10. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(5,4,4,4) $3611.70.
- Margins
- 2 lengths, 1/2 neck, 3/4 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.2 Last 800m: 60.8 Last 400m: 30.3
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 4 B m Art Major - Warp Speed
Brad Mowbray, Leeston
R J Crossen, B K Mowbray, Mrs M J Mowbray
P J Gleeson
2nd
- Race Number:
- Race 5
TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9TH, 16TH & 23RD MAY MOBILE PACE
$8280, WITH COND., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Shannon B | 4 | fr | 4,400.00 | 1/1 | 2-27.2 | 2-27.2 | W J House (J) | Michael House | |
| 2 | 10 | Super Fund | 10 | fr | 1,240.00 | 11/7 | 2-27.4 | 1.20 | 1.20 | J F Curtin | Andrew Stuart |
| 3 | 11 | Lord Fantasy | 11 | fr | 760.00 | 2/2 | 2-28.0 | 4.00 | 4.00 | B N Orange | Steve Allen |
| 4 | 6 | Hoo Haa | 6 | fr | 480.00 | 5/5 | 2-28.0 | 4.10 | 4.10 | S J Ottley | Steven Reid |
| 5 | 14 | Sweet Dreams | 14 | fr | 140.00 | 4/4 | 2-28.0 | 4.30 | 4.30 | R D Close | John Howe |
SWEET DREAMS - raced wide early. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 2 | Stunna | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 7/6 | 2-28.3 | 5.50 | 5.50 | P J Davis | Margo Nyhan |
| 7 | 7 | Chal Vee Power | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 13/13 | 2-28.3 | 5.80 | 5.80 | R E Harrison (J) | Bruce Hutton |
CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. | |||||||||||
| 8 | 13 | Ambleside Drive | 13 | fr | 140.00 | 6/8 | 2-28.4 | 6.20 | 6.20 | John R Dunn | Peter & Mitchell Robertson |
AMBLESIDE DRIVE - over-raced early stages. | |||||||||||
| 9 | 1 | Stubing | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 9/12 | 2-28.4 | 6.20 | 6.20 | Z C Power (J) | Trent Yesberg |
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 10 March STUBING has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing. | |||||||||||
| 10 | 3 | She's A Jewel | 3 | fr | 140.00 | 3/3 | 2-28.5 | 6.50 | 6.50 | H V Douglas (J) | Matthew Williamson |
| 11 | 8 | Terror Ma Sue | 8 | fr | 140.00 | 8/10 | 2-28.5 | 6.50 | 6.50 | S J Thornley (J) | Chris McDowell |
TERROR MA SUE - raced wide from the 1000m. | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | Ester Lucy | 12 | fr | 140.00 | 12/9 | 2-28.5 | 6.90 | 6.90 | R L Houghton | David Broadhurst |
ESTER LUCY -raced wide from the 1100m. | |||||||||||
| 13 | 5 | Oakley Shard | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 10/11 | 2-28.6 | 7.30 | 7.30 | S J Tomlinson | Brad Mowbray |
OAKLEY SHARD - held up throughout the run home. | |||||||||||
| 14 | 9 | Lets Get Tropical | 9 | fr | 140.00 | 14/14 | 2-30.0 | 14.30 | 14.30 | K G Cameron | Chris McDowell |
LETS GET TROPICAL - raced wide early. Weakened early in the run home. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $8,280.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $2.80. $1.20. $5.20. $2.40. Quinella $47.70. Trifecta $283.30. First4 $6617.00.
- Margins
- 1 1/4 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, nose
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-59.6 Last 800m: 58.7 Last 400m: 29.5
Placed Horses:
1st
2018 6 Bl m Shadow Play - Trilogy Franco
Michael House, Prebbleton
Mentally Stable Limited, C P Harrison, J P Harrison
Mrs K Harrison,C P Harrison
2nd
2020 4 B g Buy Kiwi Made - Better Bea Christian
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
D J Stuart, P M J Wilkins, B W Foote, A D Stuart, H A Scott, K McSweeney, Miss T Rae, M R Shepherd
Horsepitality Ltd,P M J Wilkins,K McSweeney,D G Trist
3rd
2019 5 Br g Betting Line - Carpenters Daughter
Steve Allen, Oamaru Raceway
S R Allen, Mrs A M Allen
Mrs L Mellsop,G T Mellsop,C G Mellsop,T N Mellsop,J D Mellso
- Race Number:
- Race 6
HYDROFLOW TROT
$7160, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotting mares.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 2 | fr | 4,400.00 | 1/1 | 3-23.9 | 3-23.9 | B T Hope | Greg & Ben Hope | |
DEM BONES DEM BONES - crowded racing into the first bend when an outside runner shifted inwards. BRIANNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding DEM BONES DEM BONES. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Struck and punctured the sulky tyre of KISS ME KATE near the 600m. Mr McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days). Mr McCormick also admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and again early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from 26 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days). | |||||||||||
| 2 | 6 | Diedre Franco | U1 | fr | 1,240.00 | 4/2 | 3-24.1 | 1.10 | 1.10 | G N Thornley (J) | Chris Thornley |
| 3 | 7 | Waihemo Hannah | U2 | fr | 760.00 | 5/6 | 3-24.5 | 3.40 | 3.40 | R E Harrison (J) | Kenneth Hannah |
| 4 | 4 | The Bloss | 4 | fr | 480.00 | 2/3 | 3-26.0 | 10.60 | 10.60 | B J Borcoskie | Brent Borcoskie |
THE BLOSS - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Borcoskie advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | Brianna | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 3/4 | 3-26.2 | 11.70 | 11.70 | D D McCormick | David McCormick |
BRIANNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding DEM BONES DEM BONES. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Struck and punctured the sulky tyre of KISS ME KATE near the 600m. Mr McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days). Mr McCormick also admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and again early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from 26 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days). | |||||||||||
| 6 | 8 | Kiss Me Kate | U3 | fr | 140.00 | 6/5 | 3-34.5 | 53.00 | 53.00 | B D J Munro | Bronson Munro |
BRIANNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding DEM BONES DEM BONES. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Struck and punctured the sulky tyre of KISS ME KATE near the 600m. Mr McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days). Mr McCormick also admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and again early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from 26 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days). KISS ME KATE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 600m. Driver B Munro reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 1 | Illegal Alien | 1 | |
| SCR | 3 | Mode | 3 |
- Dividends
- $3.70. $1.80. $2.10. Quinella $6.90. Trifecta $92.40. First4 $187.80. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(4,2) $11.50. TAB Conc.:(4,6) $3.90.
- Margins
- 1 1/4 lengths, 2 lengths, 7 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-06.1 Last 800m: 60.9 Last 400m: 30.6
Placed Horses:
2015 9 Gr m Monkey Bones - Nordic Sun
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
R G Hanson, K G Campbell, B C Dent
R G Hanson,K G Campbell,B C Dent
2018 6 B m Creatine - Diedre's Gold
Chris Thornley, Greenpark
Mrs C E Thornley, L R Thornley
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
2015 9 B m Peak - Waihemo Sam
Kenneth Hannah, Dunsandel
K A Hannah, Mrs K E Hannah, Mrs L W Chappell
K A Hannah,Mrs K E Hannah,Mrs L W Chappell
- Race Number:
- Race 7
BOOK NOW FOR ANZAC DAY RACING & LEAGUE MOBILE PACE
$7300, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Bronski | U2 | fr | 4,400.00 | 5/4 | 2-28.2 | 2-28.2 | Craig D Thornley | Donna Williamson | |
BRONSKI - paced roughly rounding the first bend. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 5 | D'Cash | 5 | fr | 1,240.00 | 4/5 | 2-28.7 | 2.90 | 2.90 | S J Thornley (J) | Chris McDowell |
| 3 | 7 | Sam Snead | U1 | fr | 760.00 | 3/3 | 2-28.9 | 3.60 | 3.60 | J C Morrison | Joseph Gray |
| 4 | 1 | Shapely | 1 | fr | 480.00 | 2/1 | 2-29.1 | 4.80 | 4.80 | John R Dunn | Peter & Mitchell Robertson |
| 5 | 6 | Melton Enforcer | 6 | fr | 140.00 | 1/2 | 2-29.2 | 5.20 | 5.20 | B N Orange | Ken Barron |
MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 2 | Viscount Banner | 2 | fr | 140.00 | 6/6 | 2-30.1 | 9.50 | 9.50 | R L Houghton | David Broadhurst |
VISCOUNT BANNER - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend striking track markers. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | Floozy Suzy | 4 | fr | 140.00 | 7/7 | 2-34.7 | 32.90 | 32.90 | K G Cameron | Steven Fensom |
FLOOZY SUZY - weakened final bend. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $7,300.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 3 | Dover Terrace | 3 |
- Dividends
- $13.20. $4.40. $5.40. Quinella $40.80. Trifecta $333.10. First4 $1222.60.
- Margins
- 2 3/4 lengths, 1/2 length, 1 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.4 Last 800m: 59.4 Last 400m: 30.7
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 4 Br g Bettor's Delight - Return To Gold
Donna Williamson, Aylesbury
S G Bell, S D Gill
S G Bell,D L Williamson
2nd
2020 4 B m Always B Miki - Lendusaquid
Chris McDowell, Leeston
Thirsty Thursday Syndicate, R A Harneiss, A J Sparks, Miss A F Bailey
R C Courtney
3rd
- Race Number:
- Race 8
GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
$7440, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $6000 for lifetime.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Timbimboo | 4 | fr | 4,400.00 | 3/3 | 2-31.9 | 2-31.9 | R D Close | Andrew Stuart | |
A false start was declared when TIMBIMBOO and SARGENT BEST backed away. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners. TIMBIMBOO - the anti choke device was removed prior to the restart. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | Apatchofgold | 2 | fr | 1,240.00 | 4/5 | 2-32.0 | 0.80 | 0.80 | J F Curtin | Bruce Hutton |
| 3 | 8 | Star Magic | 8 | fr | 760.00 | 1/2 | 2-32.1 | 1.40 | 1.40 | John R Dunn | Gavin Smith |
STAR MAGIC - raced wide early. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | Heaven | 6 | fr | 480.00 | 2/1 | 2-32.3 | 2.40 | 2.40 | B N Orange | Kevin James |
| 5 | 1 | Santanna Mach | 1 | fr | 140.00 | 5/4 | 2-32.5 | 3.40 | 3.40 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
SANTANNA MACH - held up over the concluding stages. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | Sargent Best | 5 | fr | 140.00 | 6/7 | 2-32.7 | 4.00 | 4.00 | H V Douglas (J) | Matthew Williamson |
A false start was declared when TIMBIMBOO and SARGENT BEST backed away. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners. SARGENT BEST - raced wide early. Junior driver H Douglas was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and early in the run home. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | He's A Bay | 7 | fr | 140.00 | 8/8 | 2-32.7 | 4.20 | 4.20 | S J Thornley (J) | Chris McDowell |
| 8 | 3 | Ultimate Counsel | 3 | fr | 140.00 | 7/6 | 2-33.6 | 8.70 | 8.70 | N M Burton (J) | Nigel Perkins |
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - weakened in the run home. | |||||||||||
| Total Stakes: | $7,440.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $5.60. $2.10. $2.20. $1.80. Quinella $16.10. Trifecta $83.40. First4 $297.40. TAB Double[races-7,8]:(8,4) $30.20. TAB Conc.:(8,2) $10.50. TAB Treble[races-6,7,8]:(2,8,4) $241.80. Quaddie[races-5,6,7,8]:(4,2,8,4) $1485.10.
- Margins
- 3/4 length, 1/2 length, 3/4 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-02.2 Last 800m: 58.0 Last 400m: 29.2
Placed Horses:
1st
2018 6 B g A Rocknroll Dance - Trendy's Bad Girl
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
W R Cleland, P R Matheson, B A Harvey, R J Foote, Loburn Limited
W R Cleland,P R Matheson,B A Harvey,R J Foote,Loburn Limited
2nd
3rd
2018 6 Br g He's Watching - Star Command
Gavin Smith, Woodend Beach
G D Smith, Mrs D C McQuoid, M L McQuoid
M L McQuoid,Mrs D C McQuoid
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 2
Ambleside Drive - Race 5
Apatchofgold - Race 8
Belmont Valor - Race 3
Brianna - Race 6
Bronski - Race 7
Chal Vee Power - Race 5
D'Cash - Race 7
Dem Bones Dem Bones - Race 6
Didjashoutthebar - Race 3
Diedre Franco - Race 6
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 4
Dover Terrace - Race 7
Enya Franco - Race 4
Ester Lucy - Race 5
Fast Ace - Race 3
Five Monkeys - Race 2
Floozy Suzy - Race 7
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Franco Hoffman - Race 1
Ginas Majesty - Race 2
Heaven - Race 8
He's A Bay - Race 8
He's Tough - Race 3
High Noon - Race 2
Hoo Haa - Race 5
Illegal Alien - Race 6
King Arthur - Race 1
Kiss Me Kate - Race 6
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Lily's A Star - Race 4
Lord Fantasy - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 3
Meandad - Race 2
Megyn Kelly - Race 4
Melton Enforcer - Race 7
Miley Ace - Race 1
Millwood Goddess - Race 3
Mode - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 3
My Ten Guitars - Race 4
Oakley Shard - Race 5
Off The Edge - Race 1
Okiwi Bay - Race 4
Onwardsandupwards - Race 1
Rakero Lightning - Race 4
Randel Huston P - Race 2
Sam Snead - Race 7
Santanna Mach - Race 8
Sargent Best - Race 8
Searing Light - Race 4
Shannon B - Race 5
Shapely - Race 7
She's A Jewel - Race 5
Star Magic - Race 8
Stubing - Race 5
Stunna - Race 5
Superfast Gorsey - Race 2
Super Fund - Race 5
Sweet Dreams - Race 5
Sweet Tartan - Race 4
Take After Me - Race 2
Terror Ma Sue - Race 5
The Bloss - Race 6
The Highlander - Race 3
Timbimboo - Race 8
Ultimate Counsel - Race 8
Viscount Banner - Race 7
Vrilo - Race 4
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Waterholes Road - Race 1
Wind In The Wire - Race 3
Zia Bromac - Race 1
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