Addington Race 7

BETTOR'S DELIGHT - THE KING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE

Stake: $8,000

Distance: 1980m
Class: 5YO+ R35 to
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Betterthandiva (Fr1) 77002
Trainer: Cheree Wigg (Weedons)
Driver: Hayden Douglas (J)
Prize Money: $60,888
Win / Place: 8.70% / 21%

7 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Betterthancheddar

Dam: Millview Diva

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Owners: C D Good, C F Turner

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 6-6-3

Distance

32: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

12: 1-2-2

Track

17: 2-2-2

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

Mobile

67: 5-6-3

Standing

2: 1-0-0

All-Weather

55: 6-5-3

Slushy

5: 0-0-1

Grass

14: 0-1-0

Left Handed

65: 6-9

Right Handed

4: 0-0

Best Mile

1:56.89

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Game run here, 8 Oct at tidy odds. Clear winning prospect from the ace today.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	8/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jonny Cox	1:58.4	1:58.4	0.59L	$20	52	5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$7,860	$1,240	1. Carrera Tranquilo 2. Betterthandiva 3. Enya Franco
52 Day Freshen-Up
12th of 12	17/8/25	Kurow	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Lionel Dobbs	1:59.5	1:59.5	15.02L	$60	21	3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$13,000	$228	1. Patiro 2. Ivona Dadic 3. Magical Max
2nd of 3	13/8/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Lionel Dobbs	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wavewatcher 2. Betterthandiva 3.
12th of 12	27/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Lionel Dobbs	1:58.0	1:58.0	25.99L	$84	7	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,500	$184	1. Irish Dream 2. Harry Belafonte 3. Partners In Wine
7th of 7	20/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Lionel Dobbs	2:02.8	2:02.8	8.40L	$30	28	3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,125	$175	1. Brandi Snapp 2. Melton Magnate 3. He's No Romeo
3rd of 4	8/7/25	M Cant TOA	2400m	Mobile		-	Lionel Dobbs	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Irish Dream 2. 3. Betterthandiva

Logan Rock (Fr2) 8x027
Trainer: Andrew Stuart (Loburn)
Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $31,114
Win / Place: 6.25% / 31%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Auckland Reactor

Dam: Sayang

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: Chatsworth Lodge Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 2-3-5

Distance

13: 1-0-3

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-0

Track

10: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

30: 2-2-5

Standing

2: 0-1-0

All-Weather

21: 1-1-1

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

11: 1-2-4

Left Handed

32: 2-8

Best Mile

2:03.50

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Went close 2nd up at Mot then good again at Meth. Can improve thin course stats.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 13	5/10/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:15.0	2:15.0	2.60L	$4.40	14	3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,719	$219	1. Magical Max 2. Motor Mouth 3. Swift Guy
2nd of 13	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Jonny Cox	2:08.2	2:08.2	0.48L	$8.00	14	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D	$11,193	$1,705	1. Swift Guy 2. Logan Rock 3. Glitterati
12th of 12	7/9/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Samantha Ottley	2:10.0	2:10.0	112.01L	$4.50	100	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Jake 2. Moonshiner 3. Vermeer Lustre
100 Day Spell
3rd of 6	26/8/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Renegade 2. 3. Logan Rock
8th of 9	30/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	1:58.3	1:58.3	8.51L	$11	14	R40 to R48 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,108	$298	1. Kotare Kelso 2. Action Major 3. Toby Tom B
6th of 14	16/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Robbie Close	1:59.1	1:59.1	6.91L	$16	12	5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$525	1. Zarlini 2. Radioactive Jaffa 3. Hey Tonight

Foveaux Gambler (Fr3) 055x7
Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
Driver: Mia Holbrough (J)
Prize Money: $121,415
Win / Place: 8.13% / 33%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Betting Line

Dam: Kamwood Beauty

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Owners: B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus

Rating

Stats

Career

123: 10-14-17

Distance

51: 5-9-8

Trk/Dst

32: 5-4-5

Track

52: 5-6-6

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

68: 6-9-7

Standing

55: 4-5-10

All-Weather

92: 8-13-13

Slushy

4: 0-2-1

Grass

31: 2-1-4

Left Handed

123: 10-31

Best Mile

1:58.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Broke in a fresh state last week after drawing the inside. Rough place hope here

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Colleen Negus	1:59.6	1:59.6	30.00L	$18	115	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Double Quick 2. Auntie Deb 3. Lily's A Star
115 Day Spell
5th of 9	22/6/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Mia Holbrough	2:05.0	2:05.0	4.01L	$7.70	7	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,475	$175	1. Motor Mouth 2. Almighty Clever 3. Mandala
5th of 10	15/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Neil Munro	2:00.4	2:00.4	5.09L	$17	9	4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,063	$219	1. Gliding High 2. Gimmesomelovin 3. Waterholes Road
10th of 14	6/6/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Sheree Tomlinson	2:01.3	2:01.3	5.99L	$38	23	3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$16,560	$280	1. Ocean Of Tears 2. Gliding High 3. Flying Bird
3rd of 7	14/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Colleen Negus	1:59.3	1:59.3	4.61L	$4.80	7	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$760	1. Destiny Dance 2. Kowhai Nugget 3. Foveaux Gambler
12th of 12	7/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Olivia Thornley	1:57.7	1:57.7	25.99L	$31	7	5YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$8,000	$140	1. Miki Bennett 2. Jack Tar 3. Social Distancing

Almighty Clever (Fr5) 45946
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Tayla Duley (J)
Prize Money: $66,073
Win / Place: 8.20% / 27%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Thinking Smart

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Owners: A L Fitzgerald, M C Purvis, S J Corps, Vencedor Racing Syndicate, K G Adams, B J Hodson, A Lam, T Paton, Mrs T M Powell, Off N Racing Almighty Clever Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 5-7-5

Distance

41: 5-7-1

Trk/Dst

22: 3-4-0

Track

25: 3-4-0

Season

6: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-2

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

59: 5-5-5

Standing

2: 0-2-0

All-Weather

51: 5-5-4

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

10: 0-2-1

Left Handed

61: 5-12

Best Mile

1:57.90

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Within 2L of Mot winner, 12 Oct. Gives his all and always a genuine place hope.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr13	Gavin Smith	2:07.9	2:07.9	1.90L	$35	11	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Riptide 3. Don Juan
4th of 7	1/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Adam White	2:00.1	2:00.1	2.19L	$8.80	24	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$480	1. Just Ask Paddy 2. Mouton Cadet 3. Lily's A Star
9th of 13	7/9/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Andrew Fitzgerald	2:02.5	2:02.5	13.01L	$39	7	5YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,193	$193	1. Scarlett's Legacy 2. Clonakilty 3. Don Juan
5th of 12	31/8/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Gavin Smith	2:01.4	2:01.4	3.90L	$5.50	16	5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Gliding High 2. Belmont Valor 3. Mouton Cadet
4th of 10	15/8/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Gavin Smith	1:57.1	1:57.1	8.59L	$16	14	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$14,958	$930	1. Rustenburg 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Samvasa
2nd of 11	1/8/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Gavin Smith	2:00.5	2:00.5	3.61L	$34	7	3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$15,229	$2,403	1. Caught The Eye 2. Almighty Clever 3. Coba Charged

Gladys Greenland (Fr7) 748x9
Trainer: Steven Reid (Rangiora)
Driver: Devon Dolan (J)
Prize Money: $36,378
Win / Place: 7.41% / 40%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Yasmine Bromac

Dam's Sire: Sir Lincoln

Owners: Est M Matthews

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 2-2-7

Distance

5: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Mobile

27: 2-2-7

All-Weather

25: 2-2-7

Slushy

3: 1-0-2

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Left Handed

12: 1-5

Right Handed

15: 1-4

Best Mile

1:55.40

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Ran the race of an improver 2 weeks ago and has gate speed to use. Blow-out

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	8/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	1:58.0	1:58.0	5.50L	$17	154	4YO+ Mares R36 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,860	$140	1. Gem N Em 2. Sweet Dreams 3. Don't Tell Jenny
154 Day Spell
4th of 9	2/10/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Devon Dolan	2:30.30	-	2.23L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Midnight Miki 2. Burnham Girl 3. Whatz My Choice
4th of 7	25/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Steven Reid	2:27.60	-	3.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ripples 2. Nothing But You 3. Rena
8th of 12	7/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Devon Dolan	1:57.7	1:57.7	8.81L	$2.30	12	5YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$8,000	$140	1. Miki Bennett 2. Jack Tar 3. Social Distancing
4th of 11	25/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Williamson	1:55.7	1:55.7	3.38L	$18	12	3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE	$17,685	$1,080	1. Dancing Desire 2. Dynasty 3. Esmeralda
7th of 12	13/4/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Ricky May	2:04.0	2:04.0	4.50L	$7.10	9	4YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,500	$219	1. Destiny's Dream 2. Franco Humbie 3. Peraki Seelster

Patiro (Fr8) 13211
Trainer: Brendon Hill (Swannanoa)
Driver: Seth Hill (J)
Prize Money: $61,683
Win / Place: 13% / 36%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Christian Seel

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

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

100

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 6-5-5

Distance

28: 4-3-4

Trk/Dst

17: 1-3-2

Track

19: 1-3-2

Season

7: 3-1-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

44: 6-5-5

All-Weather

32: 3-3-4

Slushy

3: 1-0-1

Grass

12: 3-2-1

Left Handed

44: 6-10

Best Mile

1:59.20

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Back-to-back wins on the grass from handy alleys of late. Support likely again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	5/10/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Seth Hill	3:20.3	2:20.1	0.71L	$2.90	14	3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$6,875	1. Patiro 2. Mouton Cadet 3. Troubleshooter
1st of 13	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Seth Hill	2:36.1	2:05.5	1.60L	$2.60	14	3YO+ R37 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,193	$6,050	1. Patiro 2. Motor Mouth 3. Times Like These
2nd of 11	7/9/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Seth Hill	2:10.3	2:10.3	0.71L	$2.50	7	4YO+ R37 to R38 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$1,705	1. Donttelltheboys 2. Patiro 3. Motor Mouth
3rd of 13	31/8/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Harrison Orange	1:58.0	1:58.0	3.01L	$4.40	14	3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$950	1. Sweet Dreams 2. Rakero Lightning 3. Patiro
1st of 12	17/8/25	Kurow	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Seth Hill	2:28.6	1:59.5	1.30L	$3.00	7	3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$13,000	$7,150	1. Patiro 2. Ivona Dadic 3. Magical Max
5th of 7	10/8/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Seth Hill	2:02.3	2:02.3	2.08L	$4.30	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,125	$175	1. Sofia Rose 2. Harry Belafonte 3. Changeforthebeta

Mouton Cadet (Fr9) 04221
Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $74,038
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

Nearing Another Win

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sir Lincoln

Dam: Belles Babe

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: B R Negus, L Wright, Mrs D C Urwin

100

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 6-6-7

Distance

32: 4-5-3

Trk/Dst

20: 2-3-1

Track

26: 3-3-1

Season

9: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

58: 6-6-7

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

43: 4-4-5

Slushy

4: 0-0-1

Grass

17: 2-2-2

Left Handed

60: 6-13

Best Mile

1:59.30

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Untroubled after spearing to the front at Mot. Well-placed to double up in this.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Mia Holbrough	2:39.1	2:07.9	0.89L	$11	7	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$6,050	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Riptide 3. Don Juan
2nd of 10	5/10/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Sheree Tomlinson	2:20.1	2:20.1	0.71L	$15	4	3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$1,938	1. Patiro 2. Mouton Cadet 3. Troubleshooter
2nd of 7	1/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Colleen Negus	2:00.1	2:00.1	1.49L	$5.00	10	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$1,240	1. Just Ask Paddy 2. Mouton Cadet 3. Lily's A Star
4th of 14	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Mia Holbrough	2:07.5	2:07.5	2.60L	$23	9	4YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,385	$660	1. Scarlett's Legacy 2. Clonakilty 3. Quicker Than Quick
10th of 12	12/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jonny Cox	1:57.9	1:57.9	8.29L	$68	5	3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Queen Tyron 2. Joyride 3. Franco Ezra
5th of 13	7/9/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Sr10	Mia Holbrough	2:02.5	2:02.5	6.69L	$35	7	5YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,193	$193	1. Scarlett's Legacy 2. Clonakilty 3. Don Juan

Warloch (Sr1) 00775
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $293,928
Win / Place: 9.47% / 28%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Well Said

Dam: Pure Envy

Dam's Sire: Jenna's Beach Boy

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

190: 18-17-20

Distance

80: 6-7-9

Trk/Dst

63: 3-4-6

Track

91: 3-7-8

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

9: 4-1-1

2nd Up

8: 1-3-0

3rd Up

8: 0-0-0

Mobile

131: 15-13-14

Standing

59: 3-4-6

All-Weather

173: 18-14-19

Slushy

8: 1-0-0

Grass

17: 0-3-1

Left Handed

152: 11-29

Right Handed

38: 7-8

Best Mile

1:55.31

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Couldn't find the front last week and failed to stick. Needing luck from 2nd row

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Michael House	1:59.6	1:59.6	14.01L	$6.30	10	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Double Quick 2. Auntie Deb 3. Lily's A Star
7th of 14	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Jim Curtin	2:16.6	2:16.6	6.69L	$54	7	3YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Carlin 2. Major Torque 3. Shard De Arch
7th of 10	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Wilson House	2:06.6	2:06.6	8.51L	$65	16	3YO+ R43 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Zoom X 2. Clonakilty, Riptide 3.
11th of 12	12/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Wilson House	2:02.5	2:02.5	10.00L	$87	35	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$17,000	$298	1. Gliding High 2. Riptide 3. Onwardsandupwards
35 Day Freshen-Up
11th of 12	8/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	Samantha Ottley	2:01.3	2:01.3	19.00L	$38	7	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$15,000	$263	1. Mystery Beach 2. Mystic Magic 3. Coba Charged
8th of 11	1/8/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr9	Olivia Thornley	2:00.5	2:00.5	10.00L	$23	5	3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$15,229	$271	1. Caught The Eye 2. Almighty Clever 3. Coba Charged

Franco Tim (Sr2) 2050x
Trainer: Chris Thornley (Greenpark)
Driver: Gemma Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $43,059
Win / Place: 8.89% / 24%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Thatcher Franco

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: Mrs C E Thornley, L R Thornley

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 4-3-4

Distance

14: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

42: 3-3-4

Standing

3: 1-0-0

All-Weather

15: 1-1-2

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

30: 3-2-2

Left Handed

45: 4-7

Best Mile

2:00.30

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds OFF [Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Well beaten in his last run back in May. Thin record here and requiring favours.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
13th of 13	2/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Gemma Thornley	2:01.0	2:01.0	27.99L	$5.60	13	3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE	$20,350	$350	1. Crusher Lou 2. Akatea 3. Social Distancing
5th of 13	19/4/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Gemma Thornley	2:00.7	2:00.7	3.90L	$6.70	8	4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. Sophia Bromac 2. Topaz 3. Louis
10th of 14	11/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Gemma Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	4.91L	$22	14	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$19,148	$324	1. Hi Hopes 2. Topaz 3. Sweet Raine
2nd of 11	28/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Gemma Thornley	1:59.4	1:59.4	0.11L	$26	7	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,703	$2,635	1. Malakai 2. Franco Tim 3. A Better Jackalack
4th of 10	21/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Gemma Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	5.69L	$21	5	3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,370	$1,080	1. Renaldo 2. Dancing Desire 3. Toby Tom B
8th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Gemma Thornley	2:04.0	2:04.0	13.01L	$15	21	3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE	$11,000	$193	1. She's Tough 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Ocean Of Tears

Major Happy (Sr3) 35588
Trainer: Philip Vermeulen (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Riley Harrison (J)
Prize Money: $83,390
Win / Place: 7.58% / 40%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Shrieks Of Delight

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Lissa Vermeulen, A M Vermeulen, Miss R L Vermeulen, P M Vermeulen, Miss N S Stevens

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 5-9-13

Distance

29: 1-3-3

Trk/Dst

19: 0-3-1

Track

36: 1-8-4

Season

7: 2-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-2

Mobile

55: 3-7-12

Standing

11: 2-2-1

All-Weather

55: 5-9-11

Slushy

4: 0-0-1

Grass

11: 0-0-2

Left Handed

66: 5-22

Best Mile

1:55.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Not far away when last here. Tricky alley to use today but can drum with best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 14	10/10/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Bob Butt	1:59.6	1:59.6	3.31L	$106	12	4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. J T Boe 2. Share A Dream 3. Taketheplunge
8th of 10	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	2:06.6	2:06.6	9.11L	$28	7	3YO+ R43 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Zoom X 2. Clonakilty, Riptide 3.
5th of 14	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Mikayla Lewis	2:04.5	2:04.5	9.00L	$18	9	4YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,385	$193	1. Heaven's Mark 2. Commander Joe 3. Kotare Kelso
5th of 12	12/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Bob Butt	2:02.5	2:02.5	1.71L	$17	12	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$17,000	$298	1. Gliding High 2. Riptide 3. Onwardsandupwards
3rd of 10	31/8/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	John Dunn	2:02.2	2:02.2	2.08L	$9.20	7	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$9,650	$950	1. Mystic Magic 2. Dawn To Dark 3. Major Happy
1st of 10	24/8/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr9	John Dunn	3:18.9	2:03.0	0.30L	$4.10	14	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,650	$5,500	1. Major Happy 2. Santanna Mach 3. Dance Monkey