Motukarara Race 11

OWNTHETHRILL.CO.NZ TROT

Stake: $11,000

  • Distance: 2170m
  • Class: 3YO+ R44 to
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: -
  • Surface: Grass
1Bruce Negus
  • Buffy Northstains (Fr1) 91144
  • Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
  • Driver: Mia Holbrough (J)
  • Prize Money: $215,274
  • Win / Place: 10% / 35%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: My Mums Astar

Dam's Sire: Earl

Owners: B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, G R J Anderson

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Rating

Stats
Career
157: 17-17-22
Distance
16: 3-3-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
12: 2-0-0
Season
11: 3-1-1
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
Mobile
36: 3-7-5
Standing
121: 14-10-17
All-Weather
105: 9-13-19
Slushy
9: 0-3-0
Grass
52: 8-4-3
Left Handed
157: 17-39
Best Mile
2:00.70
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Battled solidly at Kaik from pegs following 2 wins an a 4th. In the mix again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 92/11/25Kaikoura1900mMobileAll WeatherFr6Santtu Raitala1:57.61:57.68.81L $11 74YO+ Mares R41 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$14,550$900

1. Midnight Diamond

2. Judy J

3. Holly Highlander

5th,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,fght gap
4th of 1526/10/25Waimate2100mStandingGrassFr4Mia Holbrough2:06.32:06.32.30L $6.70 43YO+ F&M R40 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$21,050$1,200

1. Mavis Jones

2. Holly Highlander

3. Rush

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr
1st of 1122/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m2Mia Holbrough3:27.52:08.40.41L $7.10 75YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$7,860$4,400

1. Buffy Northstains

2. Waihemo Hannah

3. Grettymac

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1800,ld 200,stoic
1st of 915/10/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr6Mia Holbrough2:37.42:06.61.19L $3.20 5Up to R40 with cond. TROT$7,580$4,400

1. Buffy Northstains

2. Mode

3. Royal Diedre

Left prkd the trip,ld top,too slick
9th of 1310/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr6Mia Holbrough2:05.42:05.413.01L $13 5Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT$25,438$438

1. Sheila Laxon

2. The Merc

3. Petite Trixton

5-6th,to 1x1 1600,cartd bk,battld
8th of 155/10/25Methven2400mStandingGrassFr4Mia Holbrough2:18.22:18.249.00L $11 73YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT$26,313$438

1. Practical Magic

2. Walkinonsunshine

3. Mavis Jones

Ld out then brk,tailed off,no hope
2Michael House
  • Jaccka Baylis (Fr2) 70608
  • Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
  • Driver: Wilson House (J)
  • Prize Money: $75,924
  • Win / Place: 10% / 30%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Creatine

Dam: Jina Jaccka

Dam's Sire: Majestic Son

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, Down The Rabbit Hole Syndicate

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Rating

Stats
Career
56: 6-6-5
Distance
12: 1-1-1
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Mobile
5: 1-0-0
Standing
51: 5-6-5
All-Weather
49: 5-4-5
Slushy
3: 0-0-0
Grass
7: 1-2-0
Left Handed
56: 6-11
Best Mile
1:59.90
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Fair effort on Show Day at long odds. One of many here that could fill a drum.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr11Wilson House1:59.91:59.99.11L $102 73YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$30,000$525

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

3-4bk otr,thru mid 500,honest wd
10th of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr3Santtu Raitala1:59.11:59.151.00L $43 644YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$510

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

1x1,prkd,ld,trld,3bk & fading 700
64 Day Spell
6th of 94/9/25Wyndham2400mStandingAll Weather15m1Wilson House2:05.12:05.14.31L $8.70 41R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT$10,423$193

1. Markthewarrior

2. Nubliah Chamay

3. Andy Hall

Last,bk otr,steady work
41 Day Freshen-Up
13th of 1325/7/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr5Wilson House2:05.02:05.014.01L $43 194YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT$25,438$438

1. What The Dragon

2. Edward Longshanks

3. The Royal Gamble

5th,prkd,1x1 1100,tiring by 500
7th of 116/7/25Invcargill2700mStandingAll Weather10m6Wilson House2:06.32:06.33.90L $21 17R35 to R66 SpecHcp TROT$12,773$228

1. Lil Whip

2. Emily

3. Our Superfund

Slow,bk,into 1x1,out trn,steady
3rd of 1019/6/25Forbury Pk2400mStandingAll Weather10m2Wilson House2:04.22:04.23.61L $26 63YO+ C,G&E R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$12,545$1,235

1. Our Pinocchio

2. Missile

3. Jaccka Baylis

Soon trail,3-4bk,off 500,tidy fin
3Margo Nyhan
  • It's So Easy (Fr3) 50266
  • Trainer: Margo Nyhan (West Melton)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $130,903
  • Win / Place: 10% / 29%

8 yo Black Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: With Intent

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Est Mrs D A Nyhan, Est D D Nyhan

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Rating

Stats
Career
89: 9-11-6
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
12: 1-2-0
1st Up
4: 1-1-1
2nd Up
4: 1-2-0
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
Mobile
31: 6-4-3
Standing
58: 3-7-3
All-Weather
76: 9-10-5
Slushy
5: 0-2-0
Grass
13: 0-1-1
Left Handed
89: 9-17
Best Mile
1:59.20
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Terrific 2nd at HQ back on 24 Oct. Brace of 6th's since but lean grass stats.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr9Jim Curtin1:59.91:59.96.91L $59 73YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$30,000$525

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

Wd,prkd 1400,1x1 700,held up,good
6th of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr4Pierre Vercruysse1:59.11:59.120.00L $5.20 144YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$510

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

Up,ld-4bk inr,cartd 700,bt slows
2nd of 1624/10/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr8Peter Davis2:03.02:03.00.30L $28 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$18,190$2,635

1. Brett's Mate

2. It's So Easy

3. Millie Let Loose

Up,prkd 1600-tn,askd,very game
13th of 1317/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr2Ricky May2:00.12:00.110.00L $34 74YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT$18,824$324

1. Bounce N Beyond

2. Confessional

3. Freya

1x1-3bk otr,4bk otr,shuffld,battld
5th of 1610/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m1Peter Davis2:03.72:03.74.50L $57 53YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT$26,750$438

1. Ready Set Jet

2. Muscle Sass

3. Paige

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,handy inr
13th of 155/10/25Methven2400mStandingGrass10m1Peter Davis2:18.22:18.290.00L $22 163YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT$26,313$438

1. Practical Magic

2. Walkinonsunshine

3. Mavis Jones

Chkd badly start,tailed off,no hope
4Roddy Butt
  • Nazareth (Fr4) 00658
  • Trainer: Roddy Butt (Templeton)
  • Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
  • Prize Money: $107,490
  • Win / Place: 13% / 25%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Love You

Dam: Maysoon

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: R A Butt, O P Ryan, Mrs A L Ryan, G A Ayers, Mrs L N Ayers, C K Neiman, Mrs K A Neiman, Mrs N Butt, Miss T Butt

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Rating

Stats
Career
36: 5-0-4
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Season
7: 0-0-0
1st Up
7: 2-0-2
2nd Up
7: 0-0-1
3rd Up
7: 1-0-1
Mobile
10: 2-0-1
Standing
26: 3-0-3
All-Weather
33: 5-0-2
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
3: 0-0-2
Left Handed
33: 5-4
Right Handed
3: 0-0
Best Mile
1:59.68
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Has carried support in his races without delivering. Track debut but grass form.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr2Jaap van Rijn1:59.11:59.121.00L $5.70 144YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$510

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

Eased,5-6bk inr,rear otr,honest wd
5th of 1624/10/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr12Carter Dalgety2:03.02:03.02.30L $12 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$18,190$298

1. Brett's Mate

2. It's So Easy

3. Millie Let Loose

4bk otr,3wd 600,got going wd
6th of 1317/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr3Carter Dalgety2:00.12:00.12.90L $40 74YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT$18,824$324

1. Bounce N Beyond

2. Confessional

3. Freya

Wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 700,off,handy wd
13th of 1610/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m5Carter Dalgety2:03.72:03.723.01L $38 143YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT$26,750$438

1. Ready Set Jet

2. Muscle Sass

3. Paige

10th,6bk otr,shuffld bk,bt slows wd
10th of 1426/9/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m1Carter Dalgety2:03.72:03.78.29L $11 73YO+ R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT$17,595$298

1. Major Doosie

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Judy J

Slow,13th,6bk otr,5bk inr,sound inr
5th of 1419/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr4Bob Butt2:00.12:00.14.31L $34 143YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT$18,630$315

1. Father Time

2. Freya

3. Master Class

1x1-3bk otr,tight,smart,held up wd
5Murray Tapper
  • Miles Away (Fr5) 42152
  • Trainer: Murray Tapper (Levels)
  • Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
  • Prize Money: $43,724
  • Win / Place: 13% / 43%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Trixton

Dam: Not Likely

Dam's Sire: Continentalman

Owners: Mrs C A Tapper, R Cahill

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Rating

Stats
Career
30: 4-6-3
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Season
7: 1-3-1
1st Up
4: 1-1-1
2nd Up
4: 0-1-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
Standing
30: 4-6-3
All-Weather
21: 1-3-1
Grass
9: 3-3-2
Left Handed
30: 4-9
Best Mile
2:08.30
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Just went under at Tim and in his current form looks hard to contain. Top pick.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 1526/10/25Waimate2100mStandingGrass20m2Sam Thornley2:11.72:11.70.30L $5.50 73YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT$12,104$1,783

1. Brian Beatt

2. Miles Away

3. Cappaha

6th otr,3-bk,wd top,closed strongly
5th of 1119/10/25Oamaru2600mStandingAll Weather20m2Sam Thornley2:03.12:03.117.99L $4.80 143YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT$11,790$210

1. Penelope Lane

2. Whispering Over

3. Barrytown

Last of pack,bk otr,ran on ok
1st of 125/10/25Methven2400mStandingGrass10m4Sam Thornley3:27.42:19.04.68L $4.30 7R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT$15,000$8,250

1. Miles Away

2. What The Bell

3. Rachmaninov

7th otr,1x1 2000,3rd top,too strong
2nd of 1328/9/25Timaru2600mStandingAll Weather10m4Sam Thornley2:08.92:08.90.30L $4.20 144YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT$12,719$1,938

1. Millie Let Loose

2. Miles Away

3. Buffy Northstains

Cut breeze thru'out,ld 500,run down
4th of 914/9/25Oamaru2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Sam Thornley2:02.92:02.95.80L $10 7R41 to R57 SpecHcp TROT$12,318$780

1. Dreams Pat

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Cody Banner

Soon 3pegs,out 400,solid bid
2nd of 117/9/25Methven2400mStandingGrassFr11Sam Thornley2:11.02:11.01.00L $4.60 213YO+ R40 to R45 TROT$10,808$1,705

1. Speeding Spirit

2. Miles Away

3. Grettymac

Brk,wd rear,prkd,ld,trld,off,strong
6Margo Nyhan
  • Kink (Fr6) 8890x
  • Trainer: Margo Nyhan (West Melton)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $27,975
  • Win / Place: 10% / 32%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Love You

Dam: Rondo

Dam's Sire: Dr Ronerail

Owners: Miss M A Nyhan, I'M A Believer Syndicate, Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, P W Gray, T J Warman

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years91

Rating

Stats
Career
28: 3-1-5
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Mobile
1: 0-2-1
Standing
27: 3-1-5
All-Weather
21: 2-3-6
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
7: 1-0-0
Left Handed
28: 3-6
Best Mile
1:59.86
Gear Changes

Half Hopples OFF, Removable Deafeners OFF [Blinds]

Comments
Resumes after mixing gait at Add back in Sept. Sure to improve with the outing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
9th of 105/11/25NZ Metro2600mStanding-Craig Thornley3:25.10-0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Tu Tangata

2. Royal Rock

3. Muscle Sass

-
3rd of 529/10/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Peter Davis3:28.50-0.41L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. One El

2. Tessamae

3. Kink

-
8th of 107/12/24Geraldine1850mMobileTurfFr1Peter Davis2:18.502:00.44.72L $22 7-$12,063$219

1. Motor Mouth

2. Hey Tonight

3. Vrilo

-
7th of 1430/11/24Motukarara2000mMobileTurfSr1Peter Davis2:38.202:07.23.61L $52 10-$11,385$193

1. Hes Santas Excuse

2. Hanoi Franco

3. Major Happy

-
8th of 1020/11/24Rangiora Aw2000mMobileAll WeatherFr3Peter Davis2:29.302:00.14.42L $45 6-$9,650$175

1. Goorambat Art

2. Lord Mudrick

3. Timbimboo

-
12th of 1414/11/24Ashburton Raceway2400mMobileAll WeatherFr2Peter Davis2:56.801:58.519.37L $89 6-$17,595$298

1. The Bettor Major

2. Bondi Lustre

3. Major Happy

-
7Greg & Ben Hope
  • Love Walked In (Fr7) 55570
  • Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $62,764
  • Win / Place: 12% / 27%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Love You

Dam: It's Summertime

Dam's Sire: Angus Hall

Owners: G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years93

Rating

Stats
Career
48: 6-4-3
Distance
7: 2-0-1
Track
7: 2-0-0
Season
7: 0-1-0
1st Up
3: 0-1-1
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
Mobile
13: 2-1-0
Standing
35: 4-3-3
All-Weather
27: 3-3-2
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
21: 3-1-1
Left Handed
48: 6-7
Best Mile
2:01.40
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Pacifier]

Comments
Tricky mare to follow. Has shown terrific speed at times record good here. Upset

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
13th of 1526/10/25Waimate2100mStandingGrass10m5Gemma Thornley2:06.32:06.340.00L $30 93YO+ F&M R40 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$21,050$350

1. Mavis Jones

2. Holly Highlander

3. Rush

Slw,11th otr,brk 750m,out of play
7th of 1417/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr2Gemma Thornley2:04.52:04.56.69L $17 53YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$17,595$298

1. The Present Maker

2. One Over Da Line

3. Almighty

Nursd,6-8bk inr,6bk otr,sound wdst
5th of 1312/10/25Akaroa2810mStandingGrass10m5Ben Hope2:10.12:10.13.49L $3.80 165YO+ R41 to R55 SpecHcp TROT$12,210$210

1. Cormoran Strike

2. Bevron

3. Rachmaninov

Wd,rear otr,5-bk,wd 450,tidy effort
5th of 1426/9/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr5Gemma Thornley2:03.72:03.73.90L $16 73YO+ R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT$17,595$298

1. Major Doosie

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Judy J

11th,6-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,hdd
5th of 1419/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr9Gemma Thornley2:01.92:01.93.79L $13 283YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. TROT$17,595$298

1. Dash Dosh

2. Tu Tangata

3. Aldebaran Crystal

7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,useful mid-wd
7th of 822/8/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr3Ben Hope2:02.92:02.919.00L $8.90 73YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT$13,950$263

1. Confessional

2. Bounce N Beyond

3. Paige

6th,dist prkd,closer,tiring by tn
8Fred Fletcher
  • The Royal Gamble (Fr8) 06048
  • Trainer: Fred Fletcher (Weedons)
  • Driver: Ricky May
  • Prize Money: $87,863
  • Win / Place: 9.52% / 41%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Royal Aspirations

Dam: Whata Gamble

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: W F Fletcher

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years95

Rating

Stats
Career
63: 6-10-10
Distance
6: 1-1-1
Track
7: 1-0-0
Season
8: 1-0-1
1st Up
7: 1-1-0
2nd Up
7: 0-0-1
3rd Up
6: 1-2-0
Mobile
10: 0-3-2
Standing
53: 6-7-8
All-Weather
47: 3-7-7
Slushy
4: 0-1-0
Grass
16: 3-3-3
Left Handed
63: 6-20
Best Mile
2:05.00
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Solid in last couple and past winner at this venue. Keep safe on combo tickets.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 1312/10/25Akaroa2810mStandingGrass10m1Ricky May2:10.12:10.14.98L $7.40 75YO+ R41 to R55 SpecHcp TROT$12,210$210

1. Cormoran Strike

2. Bevron

3. Rachmaninov

10th otr,3-bk bell,wd tn,bttld away
4th of 125/10/25Methven2400mStandingGrass20m3Ricky May2:19.02:19.09.00L $6.00 9R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT$15,000$900

1. Miles Away

2. What The Bell

3. Rachmaninov

10th otr,4-bk bell,wd top,sound gap
13th of 1426/9/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m2Sam Thornley2:03.72:03.713.01L $50 123YO+ R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT$17,595$298

1. Major Doosie

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Judy J

5bk inr,6bk 1400,battled up inr
6th of 914/9/25Oamaru2600mStandingAll Weather20m1Riley Harrison2:02.92:02.916.99L $13 16R41 to R57 SpecHcp TROT$12,318$228

1. Dreams Pat

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Cody Banner

Slow,last,angld trn,md some grnd
11th of 1329/8/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m4Sam Thornley2:03.52:03.57.40L $11 73YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$15,263$263

1. Bounce N Beyond

2. Brett's Mate

3. Ti Amo Belle

5-6bk inr,rear inr tn,honest up inr
1st of 822/8/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr6Sam Thornley3:22.02:05.00.11L $5.30 73YO+ R43 to R49 TROT$13,950$8,250

1. The Royal Gamble

2. Tu Tangata

3. Almighty

Brk,8th,1x1 1100,off,kept coming
9Robbie Holmes
  • T K Megastar (Fr9) 947x5
  • Trainer: Robbie Holmes (Leithfield Beach)
  • Driver: Robbie Holmes
  • Prize Money: $74,405
  • Win / Place: 10% / 32%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Royal Aspirations

Dam: Sierra Action

Dam's Sire: Sierra Kosmos

Owners: Mrs C D Robertson-Holmes, G R Marshall, P Hickey, Mrs C T Moir, Shirley W'S Syndicate

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Rating

Stats
Career
49: 5-6-5
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 1-1-1
2nd Up
5: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 0-1-0
Mobile
20: 3-4-2
Standing
29: 2-2-3
All-Weather
48: 5-6-5
Slushy
2: 0-0-1
Grass
1: 0-0-0
Left Handed
49: 5-11
Best Mile
2:00.50
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Satisfactory resumption at Kaik & with natural improvement could play minor role

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 93/11/25Kaikoura2400mStandingAll WeatherFr4Robbie Holmes2:03.82:03.86.39L $14 185R40 to R46 TROT$14,213$263

1. Rachmaninov

2. Musclynn

3. Brian Beatt

Trld-3bk inr,off,prkd 600,fght,wltd
185 Day Spell
9th of 93/9/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Josh Lane--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Dreams Pat

2.

3.

-
5th of 1026/8/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Robbie Holmes--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Ready Set Jet

2.

3.

-
7th of 102/5/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr3Robbie Holmes2:04.22:04.213.01L $19 333YO+ R40 to R48 TROT$19,300$350

1. Rogue Hero

2. Dark Ghana

3. Very Majestic

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,off 400,fair
33 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 630/3/25Rangiora2600mStandingAll WeatherFr3Robbie Holmes2:06.02:06.06.91L $4.10 93YO+ R42 to R50 TROT$10,293$690

1. Rachmaninov

2. Mm Sunshine

3. Lotus Franco

Trld,3-bk 2200,prkd 800,outfinished
9th of 1521/3/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr1Robbie Holmes2:02.02:02.011.00L $9.20 213YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$18,945$315

1. The Present Maker

2. Mm Sunshine

3. Buffy Northstains

3-4bk inr,5bk,3bk otr 600,pluggd
10Greg & Ben Hope
  • Crown The Moment (Fr10) 0x820
  • Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $65,099
  • Win / Place: 8.16% / 38%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Quite A Moment

Dam's Sire: Quite Easy(USA)

Owners: G P Hope, Est A R Pullar, Mrs B E Pullar, Mrs C L Stewart, W R Stewart

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Rating

Stats
Career
49: 4-9-6
Distance
8: 0-1-1
Track
4: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-1-0
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-1
3rd Up
4: 0-0-1
Mobile
18: 1-2-3
Standing
31: 3-7-3
All-Weather
39: 4-8-6
Slushy
6: 0-1-2
Grass
10: 0-1-0
Left Handed
45: 4-14
Right Handed
4: 0-1
Best Mile
2:04.50
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Distant 2nd two starts back and hasn't show up often on the grass. 1st4 fringes.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
12th of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr1Ben Hope1:59.91:59.922.01L $69 73YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$30,000$525

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

Brk on dispatch,didn't tack on
2nd of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr1Mats Djuse1:59.11:59.19.89L $47 124YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$2,550

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

Trld-5bk inr,off,3bk inr tn,sound
8th of 1526/10/25Waimate2100mStandingGrass20m1Henry Sail2:11.72:11.79.59L $26 1353YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT$12,104$201

1. Brian Beatt

2. Miles Away

3. Cappaha

9th pegs,6-bk 1200,bt slws on inr
135 Day Spell
15th of 1513/6/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr3Ben Hope2:03.32:03.379.00L $22 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$16,840$280

1. Brother Love

2. Barrytown

3. The Royal Gamble

Soon brk,out of commission after
4th of 86/6/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr5Ben Hope2:01.92:01.94.09L $8.20 123YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT$14,880$960

1. Royal Del

2. Dark Ghana

3. Spotlight

5th,prkd,1x1 800,off,steady mid
1st of 925/5/25Timaru2600mStandingAll WeatherFr7Gemma Thornley3:25.02:06.84.61L $1.80 73YO+ R35 to R42 TROT$10,423$6,050

1. Crown The Moment

2. Petite Trixton

3. Lookslikeatrixter

7th otr,1x,1prkd,ld 850,kicked,easy
11Robert & Jenna Dunn
  • Very Majestic (FrU1) 19773
  • Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: John Dunn
  • Prize Money: $47,083
  • Win / Place: 11% / 50%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Very Persuasive

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

Owners: J A Mackinnon, Mrs B M Armstrong, Unhinged Racing Syndicate

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Rating

Stats
Career
26: 3-5-5
Distance
9: 1-2-3
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
6: 1-0-2
1st Up
3: 1-1-1
2nd Up
3: 0-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Mobile
8: 0-4-2
Standing
18: 3-1-3
All-Weather
24: 3-5-4
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
2: 0-0-1
Left Handed
22: 3-9
Right Handed
4: 0-1
Best Mile
2:02.28
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners, Pacifier]

Comments
Less than a length from Add winner on Show Day. Placed in only start here; E/W.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr5John Dunn1:59.91:59.90.89L $26 73YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$30,000$2,850

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

Up,trld,3bk inr 1200,waitd,good inr
7th of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr8Michael Nimczyk1:59.11:59.121.00L $11 144YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$510

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

Up,ld-3bk inr,off,3rd 600,fair
7th of 1624/10/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr1John Dunn2:03.02:03.03.72L $14 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$18,190$298

1. Brett's Mate

2. It's So Easy

3. Millie Let Loose

7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,imprvd wdst
9th of 1417/10/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Tim Williams2:04.52:04.56.99L $8.50 503YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$17,595$298

1. The Present Maker

2. One Over Da Line

3. Almighty

Green,brk,6-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,honest
50 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 49/10/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-John Dunn3:32.50-0.28L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rogue Hero

2. Very Majestic

3. Aspirational Dream

-
1st of 1328/8/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr2Peter Ferguson2:47.22:02.32.90L $5.10 144YO+ R44 to R54 SpecHcp TROT$20,350$11,000

1. Very Majestic

2. Kaipaki Jack

3. Voronov

Wd,made ld 1750,kicked 400,untested
12Trevor Grant
  • Rachmaninov (FrU2) 62146
  • Trainer: Trevor Grant (Eyrewell Forest)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $208,602
  • Win / Place: 4.12% / 19%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Diedre Don

Dam: Starwood In Aspen

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft

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Rating

Stats
Career
291: 12-18-26
Distance
21: 1-3-4
Trk/Dst
10: 0-0-1
Track
24: 1-0-2
Season
14: 1-1-2
1st Up
9: 0-0-1
2nd Up
9: 0-0-0
3rd Up
9: 0-0-0
Mobile
112: 3-4-6
Standing
179: 9-14-20
All-Weather
215: 6-12-17
Slushy
13: 0-1-0
Grass
76: 6-6-9
Left Handed
289: 12-44
Right Handed
2: 0-0
Best Mile
2:00.10
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Continues to toil hard and Kaik success was well deserved. Throw into combos.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 1511/11/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr2Robbie Close2:01.92:01.911.00L $48 43YO+ R40 to R45 TROT$31,575$525

1. Judy J

2. Majesdix

3. Koko Kaboom

Wd,6-7bk otr,weaved 600,imprvd
4th of 107/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr10Gary Hall1:59.11:59.115.02L $20 44YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D$17,000$1,020

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crown The Moment

3. Almighty

3-6bk inr,off 3wd cvr,tried hard
1st of 93/11/25Kaikoura2400mStandingAll WeatherFr2Robbie Close3:04.72:03.81.71L $6.00 1R40 to R46 TROT$14,213$8,250

1. Rachmaninov

2. Musclynn

3. Brian Beatt

7-6th,prkd 1300,ld 550,held bravely
2nd of 92/11/25Kaikoura1900mMobileAll WeatherFr8Pierre Vercruysse2:01.82:01.80.82L $13 64YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D$14,550$2,250

1. Hoof It Hagrid

2. Rachmaninov

3. Granny Rose

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,1x1,off tn,bold
6th of 1627/10/25Ashburton2400mStandingAll WeatherFr1Robbie Close2:05.02:05.04.50L $41 34YO+ R40 to R45 TROT$16,050$263

1. Clotilde Wainwright

2. One Over Da Line

3. Royal Rock

3wd,ld 1750,trld 850,askd,bestd
9th of 1624/10/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr4Robbie Close2:03.02:03.04.68L $57 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$18,190$298

1. Brett's Mate

2. It's So Easy

3. Millie Let Loose

Soon 5bk otr,shuffled,steady mid
13Matthew Williamson
  • Pyramid Rose (FrU3) 0x067
  • Trainer: Matthew Williamson (Oamaru Raceway)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $37,045
  • Win / Place: 14% / 21%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Pyramid Monarch

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: N J Kroening, Mrs J R Kroening, N J Hazlett, S Bryce, Mrs M Bryce, Mrs M Mccann, P Hardiman, Mrs C Hardiman

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Rating

Stats
Career
28: 4-1-1
Distance
6: 1-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Mobile
4: 1-0-0
Standing
24: 3-1-1
All-Weather
21: 4-1-1
Slushy
2: 1-0-0
Grass
7: 0-0-0
Left Handed
28: 4-2
Best Mile
2:02.53
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Made ground after missing away, Show Day. Could figure in the finish with best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7th of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr12Matthew Williamson1:59.91:59.98.81L $107 83YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$30,000$525

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,warmd up wd
6th of 96/11/25Oamaru2600mStandingAll Weather20m1Matthew Williamson2:03.42:03.413.01L $8.00 113YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT$10,423$193

1. Penelope Lane

2. Whispering Over

3. Silvester

Wd,made ld 2100,hdd top,no fight
15th of 1526/10/25Waimate2100mStandingGrass10m1Kyle Cameron2:06.32:06.342.01L $64 1493YO+ F&M R40 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$21,050$350

1. Mavis Jones

2. Holly Highlander

3. Rush

Brk early wd in 12th,out of action
149 Day Spell
4th of 421/10/25N Otago HR2600mStanding-Matthew Williamson3:29.80-0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Torquay Street

2. Kracka Looka

3. Dont Look Kobe

-
1st of 614/10/25Chertsey2400mStanding-Matthew Williamson3:14.90-0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Pyramid Rose

2. Knowing Me

3. A Hill Two Menny

-
10th of 1130/5/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr5Matthew Williamson2:04.22:04.251.00L $12 73YO+ R49 to R53 TROT$18,176$324

1. Forgiveness

2. The Royal Gamble

3. Rachmaninov

Wd 5th,prkd,ld 1750,hdd 650,folded
14Don Burrows
  • Silverlinings (FrU4) 8802x
  • Trainer: Don Burrows (Balcairn)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $85,072
  • Win / Place: 8.60% / 22%

9 yo Grey Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Tuinfro

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: S C Bavin, M N Bavin, D G Burrows, Dr P M A Burrows

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Rating

Stats
Career
93: 8-10-3
Distance
11: 2-2-2
Trk/Dst
4: 0-1-1
Track
12: 2-1-1
1st Up
5: 0-0-0
2nd Up
5: 0-0-0
3rd Up
5: 0-1-0
Mobile
40: 2-7-1
Standing
53: 6-3-2
All-Weather
58: 2-8-2
Slushy
4: 0-0-0
Grass
35: 6-2-1
Left Handed
93: 8-13
Best Mile
2:00.76
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Ended campaign at Rang back in May with bold 2nd. Likes it here and in the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 818/5/25Rangiora2000mMobileAll WeatherFr8John Dunn2:02.52:02.51.41L $12 143YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT$11,160$1,860

1. Pyramid Rose

2. Silverlinings

3. Crown The Moment

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1400,off,strong fin
13th of 144/5/25Rangiora2000mMobileAll WeatherFr9Sam Thornley2:03.52:03.517.99L $21 73YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT$11,903$201

1. Musclynn

2. Lotus Franco

3. Spanish Princess

Wd 6th,brk 1550,tacked on,brk again
8th of 1127/4/25Rangiora2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Gavin Smith2:02.92:02.916.99L $25 83YO+ R45 to R50 TROT$10,808$193

1. Paige

2. Edward Longshanks

3. Buffy Northstains

10th inr gap,off,unable to spark up
8th of 1319/4/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather10m1Gavin Smith2:02.92:02.941.00L $40 84YO+ R48 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$30,525$525

1. A Hill Two Menny

2. Moses

3. The Present Maker

Brk,13th,brk 2000,detachd after
- of 1411/4/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr2Tim Williams2:04.32:04.399.37L $35 73YO+ R50 to R57 TROT$20,700$350

1. Waterloo Station

2. A Hill Two Menny

3. Master Class

Fractious start,lost drvr,pulld up
7th of 104/4/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr6Sam Thornley1:59.11:59.117.99L $6.10 123YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. TROT$17,370$315

1. Cormoran Strike

2. Vertigo

3. Waterloo Station

Gate spd,ld,askd 400,swallowd up
Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver's getting stuck in