Methven Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 5 October

Meeting: ALABAR METHVEN CUP MEETING (ALABAR METHVEN CUP MEETING) at Mt Harding Racecourse, Methven

Last updated 19/11/2025 at 13:58 pm

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Participants for Race 1: TARA FAMILY TRUST MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	10	Yaldhurst Folly	U1	fr	6,875.00	1/1	3-11.6		3-11.6	J C Morrison	Russell Kennedy
2	6	Antisocial	6	fr	1,937.50	5/6	3-11.8	1.40	1.40	J J A Young-Grant	Jessica Young-Grant
		DREAM BOYZ - lay outwards when weakening near the 400m and was awkwardly placed and made contact with the sulky of ANTISOCIAL.
3	4	Ultimate Perfection	4	fr	1,187.50	2/2	3-12.5	4.50	4.50	M J Williamson	Brad Mowbray
4	5	Icy Stars	5	fr	750.00	8/7	3-12.6	5.30	5.30	R T May	Warren Stapleton
5	9	Assisi Lover	9	fr	218.75	3/3	3-12.8	6.40	6.40	G D Smith	Steve Dolan
6	1	Conquer Rock	1	fr	218.75	6/5	3-13.8	11.30	11.30	R D Holmes	Robbie Holmes
7	2	Melton Enforcer	2	fr	218.75	4/4	3-14.1	12.90	12.90	B N Orange	Ken Barron
8	7	Shades Of Robyn	7	fr	218.75	10/10	3-17.9	31.70	31.70	J W Cox	Trevor Cross
		SHADES OF ROBYN - weakened in the run home.
9	8	Dream Boyz	8	fr	218.75	7/8	3-18.0	32.20	32.20	John R Dunn	Peter & Mitchell Robertson
		DREAM BOYZ - lay outwards when weakening near the 400m and was awkwardly placed and made contact with the sulky of ANTISOCIAL.
10	3	Sam Snead	3	fr	218.75	9/9	3-18.2	33.00	33.00	S J Ottley	Joseph Gray
		SAM SNEAD - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
Total Stakes:			$12,062.50

Dividends: $3.30. $1.50. $3.50. $1.60. Quinella $19.80. Trifecta $154.00. First4 $1322.10.
Margins: 1 1/4 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-14.0 Last 800m: 65.0 Last 400m: 33.9

Placed Horses:

1st

Yaldhurst Folly

2019 5 B g Auckland Reactor - Volatile Lavra

Russell Kennedy, Yaldhurst

R A Kennedy, W K Ivey, Mrs C M King, Mrs S A Wilkinson

R A Kennedy,W K Ivey,Lavros Lodge Ltd(Kypros Kotzikas)

2nd

Antisocial

2015 9 Br g Big Jim(USA) - Lafayette

Jessica Young-Grant, West Melton

P D Young, Mrs B J Young

P D Young,Mrs B J Young

3rd

Ultimate Perfection

2020 4 B g Ultimate Machete - Aquinaah

Brad Mowbray, Leeston

R A Knight, Mrs D M Knight

R A Knight,Mrs D M Knight

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Participants for Race 2: RAKAIA SEED CLEANING TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	18	Kowhai Sunburst	U4	fr	6,875.00	13/13	3-28.6		3-28.6	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
2	15	Something Else	U1	fr	1,937.50	8/8	3-28.6	0.40	0.40	P C Nairn	Paul Nairn
		SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
3	3	Macho Man	3	fr	1,187.50	1/1	3-28.7	0.60	0.60	T M Williams	Kevin Townley
4	13	Natives Cullerdamoon	13	fr	750.00	4/3	3-28.9	1.80	1.80	K G Cameron	Kyle Cameron
5	12	Feisty Pat	12	fr	218.75	9/9	3-29.0	2.20	2.20	G D Smith	Gavin Smith
6	11	Beyond Expectations	11	fr	218.75	3/4	3-29.3	3.50	3.50	J W Smith	Justin Smith
		BEYOND EXPECTATIONS - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
7	14	Pontiff	14	fr	218.75	2/2	3-29.4	4.20	4.20	S L Whatuira	Paul Nairn
		PONTIFF - connections advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Fractious prior to the start and was reluctant to take up its barrier position hampering THE GYPSY KING. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide from the 900m. THE GYPSY KING - hampered prior to the start by PONTIFF and was unable to take up its correct barrier position. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(j) due to being denied a fair start.
8	9	Morrie Afton	9	fr	218.75	12/12	3-30.0	7.10	7.10	J C Morrison	Michael Heenan
		MORRIE AFTON - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
9	17	Zhutee	U3	fr	218.75	14/14	3-30.0	7.30	7.30	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
10	16	B K Mumma Jamie	U2	fr	218.75	5/5	3-31.4	14.00	14.00	R T May	Philippa Wakelin
		B K MUMMA JAMIE - over-raced early and middle stages. Driver R May reported the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
11	2	El Gallo	2	fr	218.75	10/7	3-32.3	18.70	18.70	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
		EL GALLO - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
12	8	Della's Fella	8	fr	218.75	7/10	3-32.6	20.40	20.40	M J Williamson	John Lemon & Maureen Hutchison
		DELLA'S FELLA - trotted roughly after 100m having to be steadied.
13	4	Castleisland	4	fr	218.75	6/6	3-32.7	20.90	20.90	P J Wakelin	Philippa Wakelin
		CASTLEISLAND - over-raced early and middle stages.
14	5	Imperial Knight	5	fr	218.75	11/11	3-36.4	39.00	39.00	S J Thornley (J)	Chris McDowell
		IMPERIAL KNIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again near the 600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$12,937.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	Just Charlie	1
SCR	6	Maroubra	6
SCR	7	Starstruck	7
SCR	10	Phantom Spur	10
SCR	19	The Gypsy King	U5

Dividends: $53.70. $10.30. $6.20. $1.20. Quinella $408.40. Trifecta $3269.80. First4 $2344.10.
Margins: neck, head, 1 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-19.8

Placed Horses:

1st

Kowhai Sunburst

2021 3 B f Creatine - Kowhai Sunrise

Mark Jones, Burnham

J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell

J G Hartnell,Mrs D J Hartnell

2nd

Something Else

2020 4 B m Waterloo Sunset - Sure Nan

Paul Nairn, Leeston

S K Swain, Mrs S J Swain

S K Swain

3rd

Macho Man

2020 4 Br g Muscle Mass - Cream Of The Crop

Kevin Townley, Russley

Mrs M E Townley, Julie Maghzal, Mrs P J Rogers, C J Acklin, Miss H M Wall, A P Thomas

Tavistock Breeding Limited

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Participants for Race 3: 'BOOK IN METHVEN' MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	8	Magical Max	8	fr	6,875.00	4/3	3-13.1		3-13.1	R T May	Kevin Fairbairn
2	3	Motor Mouth	3	fr	1,937.50	3/4	3-13.3	1.20	1.20	A J Cameron (J)	Joseph Gray
3	2	Swift Guy	2	fr	1,187.50	6/6	3-13.4	1.60	1.60	L F O'Reilly	Kerry O'Reilly
4	7	Super Fund	7	fr	750.00	7/7	3-13.4	1.90	1.90	O G Thornley (J)	Michael House
5	12	Hope For Love	12	fr	218.75	12/12	3-13.5	2.00	2.00	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
6	1	Flyaway	1	fr	218.75	5/5	3-13.5	2.10	2.10	John R Dunn	John McDermott
		FLYAWAY - held up middle stages of the run home and again over the concluding stages.
7	4	Logan Rock	4	fr	218.75	2/2	3-13.6	2.60	2.60	B N Orange	Andrew Stuart
8	11	Carrera Kahu	11	fr	218.75	13/13	3-13.7	3.40	3.40	K G Cameron	Tim Fensom
9	6	Impressive Shard	6	fr	218.75	10/11	3-13.8	3.90	3.90	M J Williamson	Brad Mowbray
10	14	Delightful Dreams	14	fr	218.75	1/1	3-14.0	4.60	4.60	W J House (J)	Michael House
		DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - held up over the concluding stages.
11	13	Acento	13	fr	218.75	8/8	3-14.2	5.50	5.50	R D Holmes	David Thompson
12	15	Star On The Rocks	15	fr	218.75	11/10	3-14.5	7.10	7.10	S J Thornley (J)	Chris McDowell
		STAR ON THE ROCKS - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
13	9	Judine	9	fr	218.75	9/9	3-15.2	10.80	10.80	R E Harrison (J)	Robert & Jenna Dunn
Total Stakes:			$12,718.75

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	5	Vincent Vega	5
SCR	10	Nothing But You	10

Dividends: $8.30. $2.10. $2.20. $3.00. Quinella $31.80. Trifecta $494.10. First4 $6263.90.
Margins: 1 length, neck, 1/2 neck
Times: Mile Rate: 2-15.0 Last 800m: 64.2 Last 400m: 32.5

Placed Horses:

1st

Magical Max

2020 4 B g Downbytheseaside - Ally Grace

Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston

K T Fairbairn, Wendy Nordqvist

K T Fairbairn

2nd

Motor Mouth

2016 8 B g Sportswriter - Blah Blah Blah

Joseph Gray, West Melton

J M Gray, D O'Neill

Studholme Bloodstock Limited

3rd

Swift Guy

2017 7 B g Gold Ace - Sounds Swift

Kerry O'Reilly, Lauriston

K W O'Reilly, V D Lamb

V D Lamb,K W O'Reilly

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Participants for Race 4: PAT & PAULINE O'REILLY MEMORIAL TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	3	Kairaki Spur	3	fr	6,875.00	2/2	3-26.0		3-26.0	R T May	Warren Stapleton
2	10	Origin	10	fr	1,937.50	9/10	3-26.2	1.10	1.10	P J Davis	Margo Nyhan
3	9	Pasternak	9	fr	1,187.50	4/4	3-26.6	3.00	3.00	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
4	5	Spanish Princess	5	fr	750.00	6/6	3-28.1	10.50	10.50	T M Williams	Graeme Telfer
		SPANISH PRINCESS - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 700m.
5	13	Transtasman Bubble	13	fr	218.75	10/9	3-28.2	11.00	11.00	J F Curtin	Peter Holmes
6	1	Moonlight Angel	1	fr	218.75	12/12	3-29.3	16.50	16.50	G D O'Reilly	Joseph Clementson
7	6	Viva La Vida	6	fr	218.75	8/8	3-31.6	28.00	28.00	G N Thornley (J)	Greg & Ben Hope
8	12	Royal Rock	12	fr	218.75	3/3	3-32.0	30.10	30.10	K A Butt	John Morrison
		ROYAL ROCK - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke again near the 150m losing its chance.
9	7	Go Home Denise	7	fr	218.75	5/5	3-32.8	34.30	34.30	S J Thornley (J)	Ken Barron
		GO HOME DENISE - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke near the 450m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
10	14	Rosary	14	fr	218.75	7/7	3-38.9	64.60	64.60	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
		ROSARY - trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
11	4	Bonjour Paris	4	fr	218.75	11/11	3-39.5	67.90	67.90	J C E Thomas	Jason & Ian Thomas
		BONJOUR PARIS - broke after 150m and hung inwards hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke near the 1700m and then again on several occasions losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
12	2	Val Thorens	2	fr	218.75	1/1	3-39.7	68.80	68.80	B T Hope	Greg & Ben Hope
		VAL THORENS - hampered near the 450m and broke shortly after losing all chance.
Total Stakes:			$12,500.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	8	Without Comparison	8
SCR	11	Fear And Faith	11

Dividends: $4.70. $1.70. $7.10. $2.40. Quinella $82.70. Trifecta $853.00. First4 $2612.20.
Margins: 1 length, 1/2 length, 8 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-18.1 Last 800m: 65.4 Last 400m: 34.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Kairaki Spur

2020 4 B g What The Hill - Madam Spur

Warren Stapleton, Rakaia

D E Stapleton, W E Stapleton, Kairaki Beach Racing Syndicate

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Origin

2020 4 B m Muscle Mass - Successor

Margo Nyhan, West Melton

Miss G M Murray

3rd

Pasternak

2020 4 B g Volstead - Lara Lass

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

C W Hair, Mrs N L Hair

C W Hair

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Participants for Race 5: STAPLES & KIDD PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	10	Rockcent	U2	fr	6,875.00	8/8	3-27.7		3-27.7	R T May	William Lake
2	7	Swift Major	7	fr	1,937.50	3/3	3-27.7	0.30	0.30	G D O'Reilly	Kerry O'Reilly
3	6	Captain Publisher	6	fr	1,187.50	4/4	3-27.8	0.70	0.70	C J Dalgety (J)	Mark Smolenski
4	2	Foliejon Star	2	fr	750.00	5/5	3-28.2	2.90	2.90	S J Tomlinson	Bruce Negus
5	8	Pacific Thunder	8	fr	218.75	6/6	3-28.4	3.70	3.70	O G Thornley (J)	Robin Thornley
6	4	Cee Whatabet	4	fr	218.75	2/2	3-28.6	4.80	4.80	B N Orange	John Hay
		CEE WHATABET - trainer J Hay was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified.
7	3	Longview Tui	3	fr	218.75	1/1	3-29.1	7.40	7.40	S J Thornley (J)	Ken Barron
8	9	Big Gee	U1	fr	218.75	9/9	3-30.8	15.50	15.50	K G Cameron	Chris McDowell
9	5	Good Time Betty	5	fr	218.75	7/7	3-33.6	29.50	29.50	L F O'Reilly	John Morrison
		GOOD TIME BETTY - broke briefly shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
Total Stakes:			$11,843.75

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	She's A Lady	1

Dividends: $23.10. $5.00. $1.80. $2.10. Quinella $60.30. Trifecta $596.40. First4 $7651.30. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(3,10) $98.40. TAB Conc.:(3,7) $12.10.
Margins: 1/2 neck, neck, 2 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-19.2 Last 800m: 64.1 Last 400m: 31.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Rockcent

2019 5 B m Vincent(AUS) - Cerock

William Lake, Ashburton

W R Lake, Mrs E P Moore

R M Austin

2nd

Swift Major

2021 3 B g Sky Major - Sounds Swift

Kerry O'Reilly, Lauriston

K W O'Reilly

V D Lamb,K W O'Reilly

3rd

Captain Publisher

2021 3 B g Captain Crunch - Neverland Franco

Mark Smolenski, Rangiora

L R Whiteside, J A Arbuckle, R Ditmer, Mrs J Taggart, R Taggart, Mrs N Taylor

L R Whiteside

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Participants for Race 6: NUFARM MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	3	Candy Cane	3	fr	6,875.00	1/1	3-13.1		3-13.1	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
2	7	A Better Jackalack	7	fr	1,937.50	2/4	3-13.3	1.00	1.00	S J Thornley (J)	Sam Thornley
3	11	Melton Magnate	11	fr	1,187.50	5/3	3-13.7	3.30	3.30	R T May	Grant Payne
4	2	Always Bee Gee	2	fr	750.00	8/8	3-14.0	4.60	4.60	K G Cameron	Chris McDowell
5	9	Woodlea Rocks	9	fr	218.75	9/9	3-14.2	5.70	5.70	J C Morrison	Thomas Twidle
		WOODLEA ROCKS - raced wide early.
6	1	Verducci	1	fr	218.75	4/2	3-14.5	7.40	7.40	J J A Young-Grant	Jessica Young-Grant
7	10	Kushite Warrior	10	fr	218.75	11/11	3-14.6	7.80	7.80	S J Ottley	Malcolm Shinn
8	12	Festus Haggen	12	fr	218.75	6/6	3-15.1	10.20	10.20	L F O'Reilly	Leo O'Reilly
9	4	Asian Joker	4	fr	218.75	10/10	3-16.2	15.50	15.50	G N Thornley (J)	David Mitchell
10	5	Sweet Guiness	5	fr	218.75	3/5	3-17.4	21.50	21.50	B T Hope	Greg & Ben Hope
11	8	Miracle Memphis	8	fr	218.75	7/7	3-19.9	34.30	34.30	W J House (J)	Michael House
		MIRACLE MEMPHIS - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. Driver W House was spoken to regarding the manner he drove rounding the final bend.
Total Stakes:			$12,281.25

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	13	Glitterati	13
SCR	6	Caloriefree	6

Dividends: $2.00. $1.50. $2.50. $2.10. Quinella $8.80. Trifecta $78.10. First4 $589.70.
Margins: 1 length, 2 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-15.0 Last 800m: 63.2 Last 400m: 32.1

Placed Horses:

1st

Candy Cane

2021 3 B f Sweet Lou - Cmeerock

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

R J Dunn, Mrs Jenna A Dunn, Dr M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans

R J Dunn,Mrs J A Dunn,Mrs M D Taylor,Dr M J Evans

2nd

A Better Jackalack

2020 4 B g Betterthancheddar - Jackalack Sue

Sam Thornley, West Melton

G W Davis, K R Corbett

G W Davis,K R Corbett

3rd

Melton Magnate

2020 4 B g Betting Line - Southern Rain

Grant Payne, West Melton

C Nordqvist, P G Campbell, T R McCallum, B F Crothers

Carpet Syndicate

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Participants for Race 7: OSCAR BONAVENA STANDING AT STUD HANDICAP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	7	Miles Away	4	10m	8,250.00	2/2	3-27.4		3-27.4	S J Thornley (J)	Murray Tapper
2	4	What The Bell	1	10m	2,325.00	4/4	3-28.3	4.70	4.70	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
		WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until inside the final 100m.
3	8	Rachmaninov	U1	10m	1,425.00	5/5	3-28.4	5.10	5.10	J C Morrison	Trevor Grant
4	11	The Royal Gamble	3	20m	900.00	3/3	3-28.4	9.00	9.00	R T May	Fred Fletcher
5	9	Barrytown	1	20m	262.50	7/7	3-28.4	9.10	9.10	T M Williams	Graeme Telfer
6	1	Take After Me	1	fr	262.50	12/12	3-30.3	10.60	10.60	A J Cameron (J)	Fred Scott
		TAKE AFTER ME - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
7	10	Whats Wanted	2	20m	262.50	11/11	3-28.8	11.10	11.10	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
		WHATS WANTED - co-trainers K Ford & A Tomlinson were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Hampered shortly after the start. Broke briefly rounding the first bend losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
8	6	Brian Beatt	3	10m	262.50	9/9	3-29.6	11.30	11.30	A J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
		BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages.
9	12	Swift Dream	4	20m	262.50	6/6	3-29.4	14.30	14.30	B N Orange	Noel Taylor
10	2	Call Dudley	2	fr	262.50	1/1	3-36.1	39.70	39.70	R J Butt	Paul Nairn
		CALL DUDLEY was fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
11	3	Silvester	3	fr	262.50	10/10	3-36.1	39.90	39.90	John R Dunn	Graeme Telfer
		SILVESTER - hung inwards and broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance.
12	5	Jasprit Trouble	2	10m	262.50	8/8	3-40.6	66.20	66.20	R E Harrison (J)	Michael Heenan
		JASPRIT TROUBLE - began awkwardly hampering a trailing runner. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again racing into the first bend losing further ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend when weakening.
Total Stakes:			$15,000.00

Dividends: $4.30. $1.80. $2.50. $2.80. Quinella $17.40. Trifecta $509.60. First4 $3136.40. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(3,7) $8.30. TAB Treble[races-5,6,7]:(10,3,7) $522.00.
Margins: 4 1/2 lengths, neck, 3 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-19.0 Last 800m: 66.5 Last 400m: 33.2

Placed Horses:

1st

Miles Away

2019 5 B g Trixton - Not Likely

Murray Tapper, Levels

Mrs C A Tapper, R Cahill

R Cahill

2nd

What The Bell

2019 5 B g What The Hill - Belle Galleon

Mark Jones, Burnham

T G Casey, Ms K Marriott, Straight To The Front Syndicate

T G Casey

3rd

Rachmaninov

2014 10 B g Diedre Don - Starwood In Aspen

Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest

T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft

T J Grant,Y F Toneycliffe

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Participants for Race 8: JA & G TRUDGEON PAINTERS & DECORATERS HANDICAP PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	3	Carlin	3	fr	6,875.00	1/2	3-23.8		3-23.8	M J Williamson	Bruce Negus
		CARLIN - broke at the start losing ground.
2	1	Major Torque	1	fr	1,937.50	3/4	3-24.0	1.00	1.00	G N Thornley (J)	Mark Jones
		MAJOR TORQUE - trainer M Jones was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds which were fitted prior to the start. Held up middle stages of the run home.
3	5	Shard De Arch	5	fr	1,187.50	5/7	3-24.1	1.50	1.50	R T May	Michael Heenan
		SHARD DE ARCH - broke at the start losing ground.
4	7	The Coalman	1	10m	750.00	2/1	3-23.4	2.10	2.10	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
5	10	Farewell Spit	4	10m	218.75	4/5	3-24.0	5.20	5.20	B N Orange	Andrew Stuart
6	4	Gem N Em	4	fr	218.75	11/10	3-25.0	6.20	6.20	D L Dolan (J)	Tom Bamford
7	2	Warloch	2	fr	218.75	14/14	3-25.1	6.70	6.70	J F Curtin	Michael House
8	13	Misty Blue	U1	20m	218.75	10/11	3-23.8	8.40	8.40	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
9	16	Tanzania	3	30m	218.75	6/3	3-23.2	9.10	9.10	G D O'Reilly	Laurence Hanrahan
10	12	Buckskin	2	20m	218.75	8/6	3-24.1	9.50	9.50	S J Thornley (J)	Rob Davis
11	14	Lester	1	30m	218.75	7/9	3-23.6	11.30	11.30	K A Butt	Warren Stapleton
		LESTER - the required veterinary clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start and broke briefly after breasting the barrier strand.
12	15	Kiss The Girls	2	30m	218.75	9/8	3-23.7	11.60	11.60	O G Thornley (J)	Derek & Adele Jones
		KISS THE GIRLS - broke at the start losing ground.
13	17	Blue Rock Dancer	4	30m	218.75	13/13	3-25.4	20.40	20.40	B T Hope	Greg & Ben Hope
		BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages.
14	11	Gotta Elect Bill	1	20m	218.75	12/12	3-29.0	34.20	34.20	W J House (J)	Michael House
		GOTTA ELECT BILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance.
Total Stakes:			$12,937.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	8	Scarlett's Legacy	2
SCR	9	Gliding High	3
SCR	6	Treasure Cove	6

Dividends: $5.00. $2.50. $2.90. $3.70. Quinella $23.20. Trifecta $337.60. First4 $1921.40.
Margins: 1 length, 1/2 length, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-16.6 Last 800m: 63.6 Last 400m: 32.0

Placed Horses:

1st

Carlin

2021 3 B g Art Major - Oranje

Bruce Negus, Burnham

J D Owens, Mrs S E M Owens

Alabar (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Major Torque

2019 5 B g Art Major - Real Torque

Mark Jones, Ascot Park

Beeswork Limited, Mrs T J Wylie, P J Wylie, Mrs K R Hatton, Miss E J Hatton, Miss G L Hatton, K Smithies, Mrs C L Smith

Mrs K R Hatton,Miss E J Hatton,Miss G L Hatton,K Smithies

3rd

Shard De Arch

2020 4 B m Sweet Lou - Dolce Denario

Michael Heenan, Methven

V P Barrett, P G Chamberlain

C M Smith,Mrs D E Smith

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Participants for Race 9: YABBY DAM FARMS FILLIES & MARES HCP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	14	Practical Magic	3	20m	13,750.00	8/8	3-26.2		3-26.2	M J Williamson	Phil Williamson
		PRACTICAL MAGIC - driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
2	15	Walkinonsunshine	4	20m	3,875.00	3/3	3-27.1	4.60	4.60	John R Dunn	Tom Bagrie
3	10	Mavis Jones	U1	10m	2,375.00	7/7	3-28.0	5.00	5.00	B T Hope	Greg & Ben Hope
		MAVIS JONES - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
4	13	Rush	2	20m	1,500.00	10/9	3-27.9	8.50	8.50	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
		RUSH - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
5	5	Holly Highlander	5	fr	437.50	2/2	3-29.5	8.60	8.60	O G Thornley (J)	Kevin Fairbairn
		HOLLY HIGHLANDER - reared as the barriers were released losing ground.
6	9	Paige	4	10m	437.50	1/1	3-29.5	12.90	12.90	S J Tomlinson	Bruce Negus
7	8	Illegal Alien	3	10m	437.50	13/13	3-32.2	26.40	26.40	H M Sail (J)	Greg & Ben Hope
8	4	Buffy Northstains	4	fr	437.50	4/4	3-37.6	49.00	49.00	M B Holbrough (J)	Bruce Negus
		BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
9	1	Spotlight	1	fr	437.50	14/14	3-38.1	51.70	51.70	T M Williams	Kevin Townley
		SPOTLIGHT - refused to come up into its position causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
10	12	Ti Amo Belle	1	20m	437.50	6/6	3-37.0	54.40	54.40	R T May	Jack Harrington
		TI AMO BELLE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing all chance.
11	16	Muscle Sass	5	20m	437.50	9/12	3-37.8	58.00	58.00	K A Butt	Derek & Adele Jones
		MUSCLE SASS - weakened rounding the final bend.
12	11	High Intensity	U2	10m	437.50	15/15	3-38.7	58.50	58.50	L F O'Reilly	Warren Stapleton
		HIGH INTENSITY - broke briefly near the 1100m losing ground. Weakened rounding the final bend.
13	6	It's So Easy	1	10m	437.50	12/11	3-44.9	89.80	89.80	P J Davis	Margo Nyhan
		IT'S SO EASY - checked shortly after the start by breaking runners losing all chance.
Pup	2	Musclynn	2	fr	437.50	11/10				P J Wakelin	Philippa Wakelin
		MUSCLYNN - broke at the start checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
Pup	7	Torquay Street	2	10m	437.50	5/5				J C Morrison	Phil Williamson
		TORQUAY STREET - checked when trying to avoid a breaking runner shortly after the start with driver J Morrison being dislodged losing all chance. Mr Morrison was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury to fulfil his remaining driving engagement.
Total Stakes:			$26,312.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	3	Aldebaran Crystal	3

Dividends: $14.10. $4.30. $3.00. $4.20. Quinella $57.70. Trifecta $1736.40. First4 $3003.00. TAB Double[races-8,9]:(3,14) $49.60.
Margins: 4 lengths, neck, 3 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-18.2 Last 800m: 68.0 Last 400m: 35.7

Placed Horses:

1st

Practical Magic

2019 5 B m Majestic Son - Corker Moment

Phil Williamson, Oamaru

Mrs A M Boyd

P A Corkran,J S Boyd

2nd

Walkinonsunshine

2019 5 Br m Creatine - Blackjacky

Tom Bagrie, Ohoka

R R J Storer, Miss I A D Storer, TD Bagrie Limited

P D Bagrie,Mrs A G Bagrie,R R J Storer

3rd

Mavis Jones

2019 5 B m Majestic Son - Hot Vacation

Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach

N Ockwell, M B Jefferies, B P Jefferies, A Myall, G Myall, L Ockwell

Studholme Bloodstock Limited,M B Jefferies,N Ockwell

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Participants for Race 10: ALABAR METHVEN CUP (HANDICAP PACE) (Gr3)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	10	Rakero Rocket	3	10m	22,000.00	5/7	4-25.5		4-25.5	G D Smith	Tom Bamford
		RAKERO ROCKET - over-raced middle stages.
2	4	Wag Star	4	fr	6,200.00	3/2	4-26.4	0.50	0.50	C R Ferguson	Craig Ferguson
		WAG STAR - broke at the start losing ground. Shifted inwards having to be straightened near the 150m. Driver C Ferguson 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 Ferguson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 October up to and including 16 October 2025 (3 days).
3	7	Who's Delight	U1	fr	3,600.00	7/5	4-26.5	1.30	1.30	T M Williams	Robert & Jenna Dunn
4	8	American Me	1	10m	2,100.00	4/4	4-25.7	1.40	1.40	R T May	Brent & Tim White
5	3	Dalton Shard	3	fr	1,200.00	2/1	4-26.7	2.20	2.20	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
6	2	Got You Covered	2	fr	700.00	6/6	4-27.8	7.60	7.60	M J Williamson	Kevin Fairbairn
7	9	Franco Marek	2	10m	700.00	1/3	4-27.5	10.40	10.40	J C Morrison	Greg Manson
		FRANCO MAREK - broke at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the gelding failed to handle the track conditions.
8	1	Homebush Lad	1	fr	700.00	8/8	4-28.5	11.10	11.10	B T Hope	Greg & Ben Hope
		HOMEBUSH LAD - began awkwardly.
Total Stakes:			$37,200.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	5	She's Tough	5
SCR	6	Bryce's Meddle	6
SCR	11	Akuta	1

Dividends: $10.30. $3.20. $1.60. $2.70. Quinella $20.20. Trifecta $480.30. First4 $1727.50.
Margins: neck, 3/4 length, nose
Times: Mile Rate: 2-22.3 Last 800m: 62.9 Last 400m: 31.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Rakero Rocket

2019 5 Br g Rock N Roll Heaven - Motu Pocket O'Jewels

Tom Bamford, Rangiora

R J Dawe, K A Dawe, Est R J Dawe

Opawa Downs Limited

2nd

Wag Star

2019 5 B g Sweet Lou - Sunny Two Shoes

Craig Ferguson, Wyndham Raceway

W H McDowell, Mrs M J McDowell, W E Bain, Mrs P M Bain

W H McDowell,Mrs M J McDowell

3rd

Who's Delight

2019 5 B g Bettor's Delight - Cullen Who

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

A D Neumann, I M Neumann, B W Clarke, G R Evans, J A Slack

G J McKenzie,G W Simon,Mrs M W Simon,T R Barron,A B Clark,Mi

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Participants for Race 11: METHVEN PANEL & PAINT MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	1	Patiro	1	fr	6,875.00	1/1	3-20.3		3-20.3	S W Hill (J)	Brendon Hill
2	9	Mouton Cadet	9	fr	1,937.50	6/6	3-20.4	0.70	0.70	S J Tomlinson	Bruce Negus
3	4	Troubleshooter	4	fr	1,187.50	4/2	3-20.5	1.20	1.20	G D O'Reilly	Michael Heenan
		TROUBLESHOOTER - lay inwards early in the run home having to be straightened.
4	2	Evidently	2	fr	750.00	8/8	3-21.0	3.80	3.80	J F Curtin	Peter Holmes
		EVIDENTLY - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
5	14	Radioactive Jaffa	U1	fr	218.75	3/4	3-21.2	4.70	4.70	R T May	Russell Kennedy
		RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - lay outwards over the concluding stages.
6	12	Chance On Me	12	fr	218.75	7/7	3-21.3	5.10	5.10	L F O'Reilly	Leo O'Reilly
7	10	Not Over	10	fr	218.75	9/9	3-21.6	6.90	6.90	C J Dalgety (J)	Wendy Stevenson
		NOT OVER - trainer W Stevenson was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Over-raced middle stages.
8	7	Franco Sailor	7	fr	218.75	10/10	3-21.6	6.90	6.90	K G Cameron	Kyle Cameron
		FRANCO SAILOR - raced wide early.
9	3	Beaudiene Quick Step	3	fr	218.75	5/5	3-22.5	11.40	11.40	W J House (J)	Michael House
10	8	Oneroa	8	fr	218.75	2/3	3-23.7	17.40	17.40	R J Butt	Bob Butt
		ONEROA - paced roughly passing the 900m when improving wide on the track. Again paced roughly entering the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the mare failed to handle the track conditions when placed under pressure.
Total Stakes:			$12,062.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	11	Louis	11
SCR	13	Kowhai Nugget	13
SCR	5	Apatchofgold	5
SCR	6	Beachbreak	6

Dividends: $2.90. $1.30. $3.20. $2.00. Quinella $21.60. Trifecta $245.80. First4 $2705.00. TAB Double[races-10,11]:(10,1) $41.70. TAB Conc.:(10,9) $45.30. TAB Treble[races-9,10,11]:(14,10,1) $495.00. Quaddie[races-8,9,10,11]:(3,14,10,1) $2413.70.
Margins: 1/2 length, neck, 2 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-20.1 Last 800m: 64.8 Last 400m: 34.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Patiro

2019 5 Br g Rock N Roll Heaven - Christian Seel

Brendon Hill, Swannanoa

Ms B J Ritchie, Ms J H Fisher, P C Black, P G Harris

T A Beaton QSM

2nd

Mouton Cadet

2016 8 B g Sir Lincoln - Belles Babe

Bruce Negus, Burnham

B R Negus, L Wright, Mrs D C Urwin

R W Stuart,Mrs S F Stuart

3rd

Troubleshooter

2020 4 B m Sunshine Beach - Supreme Harmony

Michael Heenan, Methven

Horsepitality Ltd, P M J Wilkins, D G Trist, K McSweeney, Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan

Horsepitality Ltd,G J Trist,A J Trist,D G Trist,K McSweeney,

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A Better Jackalack - Race 6

Acento - Race 3

Akuta - Race 10

Aldebaran Crystal - Race 9

Always Bee Gee - Race 6

American Me - Race 10

Antisocial - Race 1

Apatchofgold - Race 11

Asian Joker - Race 6

Assisi Lover - Race 1

Barrytown - Race 7

Beachbreak - Race 11

Beaudiene Quick Step - Race 11

Beyond Expectations - Race 2

Big Gee - Race 5

B K Mumma Jamie - Race 2

Blue Rock Dancer - Race 8

Bonjour Paris - Race 4

Brian Beatt - Race 7

Bryce's Meddle - Race 10

Buckskin - Race 8

Buffy Northstains - Race 9

Call Dudley - Race 7

Caloriefree - Race 6

Candy Cane - Race 6

Captain Publisher - Race 5

Carlin - Race 8

Carrera Kahu - Race 3

Castleisland - Race 2

Cee Whatabet - Race 5

Chance On Me - Race 11

Conquer Rock - Race 1

Dalton Shard - Race 10

Delightful Dreams - Race 3

Della's Fella - Race 2

Dream Boyz - Race 1

El Gallo - Race 2

Evidently - Race 11

Farewell Spit - Race 8

Fear And Faith - Race 4

Feisty Pat - Race 2

Festus Haggen - Race 6

Flyaway - Race 3

Foliejon Star - Race 5

Franco Marek - Race 10

Franco Sailor - Race 11

Gem N Em - Race 8

Gliding High - Race 8

Glitterati - Race 6

Go Home Denise - Race 4

Good Time Betty - Race 5

Gotta Elect Bill - Race 8

Got You Covered - Race 10

High Intensity - Race 9

Holly Highlander - Race 9

Homebush Lad - Race 10

Hope For Love - Race 3

Icy Stars - Race 1

Illegal Alien - Race 9

Imperial Knight - Race 2

Impressive Shard - Race 3

It's So Easy - Race 9

Jasprit Trouble - Race 7

Judine - Race 3

Just Charlie - Race 2

Kairaki Spur - Race 4

Kiss The Girls - Race 8

Kowhai Nugget - Race 11

Kowhai Sunburst - Race 2

Kushite Warrior - Race 6

Lester - Race 8

Logan Rock - Race 3

Longview Tui - Race 5

Louis - Race 11

Macho Man - Race 2

Magical Max - Race 3

Major Torque - Race 8

Maroubra - Race 2

Mavis Jones - Race 9

Melton Enforcer - Race 1

Melton Magnate - Race 6

Miles Away - Race 7

Miracle Memphis - Race 6

Misty Blue - Race 8

Moonlight Angel - Race 4

Morrie Afton - Race 2

Motor Mouth - Race 3

Mouton Cadet - Race 11

Muscle Sass - Race 9

Musclynn - Race 9

Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 2

Nothing But You - Race 3

Not Over - Race 11

Oneroa - Race 11

Origin - Race 4

Pacific Thunder - Race 5

Paige - Race 9

Pasternak - Race 4

Patiro - Race 11

Phantom Spur - Race 2

Pontiff - Race 2

Practical Magic - Race 9

Rachmaninov - Race 7

Radioactive Jaffa - Race 11

Rakero Rocket - Race 10

Rockcent - Race 5

Rosary - Race 4

Royal Rock - Race 4

Rush - Race 9

Sam Snead - Race 1

Scarlett's Legacy - Race 8

Shades Of Robyn - Race 1

Shard De Arch - Race 8

She's A Lady - Race 5

She's Tough - Race 10

Silvester - Race 7

Something Else - Race 2

Spanish Princess - Race 4

Spotlight - Race 9

Star On The Rocks - Race 3

Starstruck - Race 2

Super Fund - Race 3

Sweet Guiness - Race 6

Swift Dream - Race 7

Swift Guy - Race 3

Swift Major - Race 5

Take After Me - Race 7

Tanzania - Race 8

The Coalman - Race 8

The Gypsy King - Race 2

The Royal Gamble - Race 7

Ti Amo Belle - Race 9

Torquay Street - Race 9

Transtasman Bubble - Race 4

Treasure Cove - Race 8

Troubleshooter - Race 11

Ultimate Perfection - Race 1

Val Thorens - Race 4

Verducci - Race 6

Vincent Vega - Race 3

Viva La Vida - Race 4

Wag Star - Race 10

Walkinonsunshine - Race 9

Warloch - Race 8

Whats Wanted - Race 7

What The Bell - Race 7

Who's Delight - Race 10

Without Comparison - Race 4

Woodlea Rocks - Race 6

Yaldhurst Folly - Race 1

Zhutee - Race 2

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Meeting: ALABAR METHVEN CUP MEETING (ALABAR METHVEN CUP MEETING) at Mt Harding Racecourse, Methven

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