06/04/2025

Addington Race 9

ARTHUR BURKE LTD (AMBERLEY) MOBILE PACE

Stake: $12,500

TOPAZ (13) won at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered at her latest appearance over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 3.5 metres. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she good enough to play a major role. RADIOACTIVE JAFFA (14) ran fourth last start at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 4.5 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. GATECRASHER (7) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2000m at Rangiora last time out. Each-way claims. MELODY BANNER (8) is worth another chance after a last-start tenth over 2600m at Rangiora a week ago.

Distance: 2600m
Class: 4YO+ R35 to
Track: Fast
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Daniel Fogarty Selects: 14. Radioactive Jaffa, 9. Taumutu Lad, 10. Krystal Delight, 8. Melody Banner, 1. Spiritual Bliss

Greg O'Connor Selects: 13. Topaz, 14. Radioactive Jaffa, 12. Mikra Wave, 7. Gatecrasher, 5. Logan Rock

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Spiritual Bliss (Fr1) 45402
Trainer: Brian Zampese (West Melton)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $22,295
Win / Place: 3.33% / 26%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Spirit And Desire

Dam's Sire: Real Desire

Owners: D R Beckingsale

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 1-2-5

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

18: 1-1-3

Season

8: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

30: 1-2-5

All-Weather

27: 1-2-5

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 9 m by Sacetas (2:00.80) on March 26 at $24.20. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara beaten 18 m by Judine (2:34.40) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $16.60. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts 16 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 10	26/3/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Morrison	1:54.3	1:54.3	9.4m	$27	10	with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,650	$1,550	1. Sacetas 2. Spiritual Bliss 3. Logan Rock
10th of 14	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	John Morrison	2:04.2	2:04.2	18.3m	$19	22	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Judine 2. Louis 3. Logan Rock
4th of 14	22/2/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr12	John Morrison	1:59.2	1:59.2	5.1m	$14	8	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$600	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Gliding High 3. The Highlander
5th of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Morrison	2:00.1	2:00.1	4.6m	$35	14	R35 to R42 MOB. PACE	$17,595	$298	1. Sophia Bromac 2. Melton Magnate, Sofia Rose 3.
4th of 13	31/1/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Olivia Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	5.1m	$24	23	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$13,228	$780	1. Sofia Rose 2. King Arthur 3. Oakley Shard
8th of 9	8/1/25	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Morrison	1:59.9	1:59.9	29.6m	$14	7	R35 to R45 F&M MOB. PACE	$9,475	$175	1. Elite Styx 2. Izacheapee 3. Haley Robyn

Touch N Go (Fr2) 90063
Trainer: Brian Zampese (West Melton)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $21,540
Win / Place: 3.23% / 19%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Kabet

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: P J P Fitzgerald

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 1-2-3

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

18: 1-1-1

Season

9: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

31: 1-2-3

All-Weather

28: 1-2-3

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.64

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 1.4 m by Enya Franco (3:01.40) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $30.20. Leading player.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	26/3/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tim Williams	2:01.6	2:01.6	1.3m	$29	7	4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,650	$950	1. Enya Franco 2. Betterwithbling 3. Touch N Go
6th of 11	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Tim Williams	1:57.9	1:57.9	26.9m	$24	25	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$7,860	$140	1. Almighty Clever 2. Oneloveonelife 3. Fast Ace
13th of 14	22/2/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Tim Williams	1:59.2	1:59.2	32.3m	$21	8	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Gliding High 3. The Highlander
10th of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Tim Williams	2:00.1	2:00.1	16.7m	$59	14	R35 to R42 MOB. PACE	$17,595	$298	1. Sophia Bromac 2. Melton Magnate, Sofia Rose 3.
9th of 13	31/1/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr14	Tim Williams	1:58.3	1:58.3	15.9m	$37	5	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$13,228	$228	1. Sofia Rose 2. King Arthur 3. Oakley Shard
9th of 12	26/1/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Tim Williams	2:01.4	2:01.4	23.9m	$17	57	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Betterwithbling 2. Ann Sophie 3. Star Magic
57 Day Freshen-Up

Razors Edge (Fr3) 26376
Trainer: James & Jim Geddes (Norwood)
Driver: James Geddes
Prize Money: $71,035
Win / Place: 5.38% / 26%

10 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Truffle

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: J B Geddes, Mrs J A Geddes

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 5-10-10

Distance

16: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

21: 0-1-1

Season

19: 0-3-3

1st Up

7: 0-1-0

2nd Up

7: 1-0-1

3rd Up

7: 0-2-0

Mobile

69: 4-8-8

Standing

24: 1-2-2

All-Weather

26: 3-2-3

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

67: 5-8-7

Best Mile

1:58.02

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 5 m by Samvasa (2:36.30) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $5.70. Two runs back 7th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara, beaten 13 m by Judine (2:34.40) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $9.20. This looks far too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 19 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 11	23/3/25	Waimate	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Kerryn Tomlinson	2:05.7	2:05.7	4.8m	$5.20	7	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,299	$201	1. Samvasa 2. Lorton Vale 3. Ivona Dadic
7th of 14	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	James Geddes	2:04.2	2:04.2	13.4m	$8.00	7	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Judine 2. Louis 3. Logan Rock
3rd of 9	9/3/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Kerryn Tomlinson	2:11.0	2:11.0	1.1m	$4.30	2	4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D	$11,370	$1,140	1. Santanna Mach 2. Normie Stead 3. Razors Edge
6th of 10	7/3/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr10	Kerryn Tomlinson	2:09.1	2:09.1	12.1m	$4.50	5	4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D	$11,580	$210	1. Rapid Response 2. Bromac Times 3. Gliding High
2nd of 12	2/3/25	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	1	James Geddes	2:00.8	2:00.8	7.8m	$19	14	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$1,705	1. Farewell Spit 2. Razors Edge 3. Vrilo
5th of 14	16/2/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	1	James Geddes	2:03.4	2:03.4	3.2m	$17	10	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Searing Light 2. Hope For Love 3. Anytime At All

Hes Santas Excuse (Fr4) 05574
Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)
Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $61,899
Win / Place: 4.71% / 29%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Net Ten EOM

Dam: Whats Your Excuse

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: W A Frost

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 4-11-10

Distance

13: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Track

24: 0-4-4

Season

14: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

85: 4-11-10

All-Weather

56: 2-7-5

Slushy

3: 0-0-2

Grass

29: 2-4-5

Best Mile

1:57.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

4th (Fr2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 2.5 m by Enya Franco (3:01.40) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $13.80. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 18 m by Okiwi Bay (2:57.80) in 4yo+ on February 22 at $8.60. Not fancied.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	26/3/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Sam Thornley	2:01.6	2:01.6	2.4m	$14	32	4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,650	$600	1. Enya Franco 2. Betterwithbling 3. Touch N Go
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 14	22/2/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Sam Thornley	1:59.2	1:59.2	18.6m	$8.10	6	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Gliding High 3. The Highlander
5th of 13	16/2/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Sam Thornley	2:00.7	2:00.7	9.7m	$10	10	4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Dance With The Boss 2. Santanna Mach 3. Hi Hopes
5th of 13	6/2/25	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Sam Thornley	2:01.2	2:01.2	10.2m	$44	11	R39 to R50 MOB. PACE	$13,482	$232	1. Hi Hopes 2. Sarasota Sunset 3. Just Ask Paddy
10th of 13	26/1/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Sam Thornley	2:08.4	2:08.4	17.8m	$18	25	3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE	$12,210	$210	1. Kirkman 2. Destiny's Dream 3. Moet Shard
10th of 11	1/1/25	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Sam Thornley	2:00.6	2:00.6	29.6m	$18	3	R39 to R44 MOB. PACE	$11,299	$201	1. Quinn 2. Kairaki Delight 3. Flying For Me

Logan Rock (Fr5) 30363
Trainer: Andrew Stuart (Loburn)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $20,173
Win / Place: 4.35% / 34%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Auckland Reactor

Dam: Sayang

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: Chatsworth Lodge Limited

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 1-2-5

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

14: 0-1-4

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

23: 1-2-5

All-Weather

16: 0-1-1

Grass

7: 1-1-4

Best Mile

2:07.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Taumutu Lad at this track over 1980m on March 19 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Sacetas at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m on March 26 at $8.40. Not fancied.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	26/3/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Close	1:54.3	1:54.3	13.2m	$8.50	7	with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,650	$950	1. Sacetas 2. Spiritual Bliss 3. Logan Rock
6th of 10	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Blair Orange	1:59.7	1:59.7	10.5m	$4.60	3	with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,720	$140	1. Taumutu Lad 2. Samvasa 3. Hoo Haa
3rd of 14	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Robbie Close	2:04.2	2:04.2	2.7m	$25	14	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$1,045	1. Judine 2. Louis 3. Logan Rock
12th of 12	2/3/25	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Robbie Close	2:00.8	2:00.8	177.5m	$8.50	55	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Farewell Spit 2. Razors Edge 3. Vrilo
55 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	6/1/25	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:04.2	2:04.2	2.2m	$2.40	2	R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$950	1. Sargent Best 2. Pounamu 3. Logan Rock
2nd of 11	4/1/25	Roxburgh	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr8	Blair Orange	1:59.3	1:59.3	4.8m	$8.80	57	R35 to R41 MOB. PACE	$14,738	$2,325	1. Robyns Hustler 2. Logan Rock 3. Robyns Art
57 Day Freshen-Up

My Ten Guitars (Fr6) 00156
Trainer: Geoff Dunn (Aylesbury)
Driver: Craig Thornley
Prize Money: $22,586
Win / Place: 12% / 20%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Ace Of Delight

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Thurman Syndications No.4, J Duncan

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 3-1-1

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

14: 2-1-1

Season

16: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

19: 3-1-0

Standing

6: 0-0-1

All-Weather

24: 3-1-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.30

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 8 m by Jazzy Styx (2:58.90) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $5.50. At the previous start 5th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 15 m by Ann Sophie (2:29.40) on March 19 at $6.90. Worth another chance. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts 16 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 9	26/3/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	1:59.9	1:59.9	8.3m	$4.40	7	4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$175	1. Jazzy Styx 2. Star Magic 3. Mikra Wave
5th of 8	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Neil Munro	2:01.4	2:01.4	15.6m	$5.90	22	R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Ann Sophie 2. Searing Light 3. Onwardsandupwards
1st of 10	25/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:25.60	1:58.3	0.0m	$3.80	3	Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,720	$4,400	1. My Ten Guitars 2. Sweet Dreams 3. Onwardsandupwards
12th of 14	22/2/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Blair Orange	1:59.2	1:59.2	29.6m	$7.60	8	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Gliding High 3. The Highlander
11th of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Craig Thornley	2:00.1	2:00.1	17.5m	$33	14	R35 to R42 MOB. PACE	$17,595	$298	1. Sophia Bromac 2. Melton Magnate, Sofia Rose 3.
9th of 10	31/1/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Thornley	1:57.3	1:57.3	26.9m	$36	9	3YO+ R39 to R46 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Kairaki Delight 2. Patiro 3. Topaz

Gatecrasher (Fr7) 60015
Trainer: Trent Yesberg (Ohoka)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $51,778
Win / Place: 13% / 42%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: We Love To Party

Dam's Sire: Fake Left

Owners: T J Yesberg, M D Cosgrove, D G Ward, C Washington, S Carnochan, Arfa Properties Limited, K Ballard, Ohoka Boys Syndicate, Prudential Syndicate, V G Sandford

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 5-8-3

Distance

9: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-1

Track

15: 3-2-2

Season

15: 4-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

Mobile

32: 5-7-3

Standing

6: 0-1-0

All-Weather

30: 5-5-3

Slushy

1: 0-1-0

Grass

8: 0-3-0

Best Mile

1:56.40

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when fifth at Rangiora on March 30. Proved too good the start before at this track on March 19. Very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts 12 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 10	30/3/25	Rangiora	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Zara Power	2:02.4	2:02.4	32.3m	$5.00	11	4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D	$10,615	$193	1. Hi Hopes 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Super Fund
1st of 10	19/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Carter Dalgety	3:18.00	2:02.5	0.0m	$2.30	59	4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$7,720	$4,400	1. Gatecrasher 2. Radioactive Jaffa 3. Changeforthebeta
59 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	13/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Zara Power	-	-	m	$0.00	-	R40 & faster SpecHcp PACE	$0	-	1. Spirit Of Anarchy 2. 3. Gatecrasher
10th of 14	19/1/25	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Samantha Ottley	2:01.7	2:01.7	14.0m	$4.70	2	R36 to R41 MOB. PACE	$13,455	$228	1. Hit The Lights 2. Whosdreamingnow 3. Melton Magnate
10th of 13	17/1/25	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Carter Dalgety	2:00.4	2:00.4	18.0m	$5.80	9	3YO+ R41 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE	$13,228	$228	1. Scarlett's Legacy 2. Patiro 3. Flyaway
6th of 9	8/1/25	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Riley Harrison	2:00.7	2:00.7	40.4m	$4.90	10	4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,475	$175	1. Bettor Be Sharp 2. Biggles 3. Tokyo Rose

Melody Banner (Fr8) 17000
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $66,754
Win / Place: 11% / 37%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Dam: Caitlin Banner

Dam's Sire: Washington VC

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 3-6-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

12: 2-1-1

Season

17: 1-3-0

1st Up

4: 1-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

26: 3-6-1

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

24: 3-6-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.00

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 24 m by Louis (3:18.40) in 3yo+ on March 30 at $7.20. At the previous start 11th (10m 5) over 2000m at Oamaru, well beaten by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.70. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 12	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Terry Chmiel	2:02.7	2:02.7	24.2m	$7.10	7	3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Louis 2. Judine 3. Just Ask Paddy
11th of 11	23/3/25	Waimate	2000m	Standing	Grass	10m5	Tim Williams	2:07.1	2:07.1	145.3m	$7.50	7	3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$11,299	$201	1. Classie Linc 2. Ocean Of Tears 3. Major Hipster
12th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Nikita Burton	2:02.9	2:02.9	43.0m	$14	42	4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$12,000	$210	1. Classie Linc 2. Follow Your Dream 3. Shakira
42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	2/2/25	Waikouaiti	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Nikita Burton	2:05.4	2:05.4	21.5m	$7.80	11	4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,230	$193	1. Bad Habits 2. Jack Tar 3. Destiny's Dream
1st of 9	22/1/25	Forbury Pk	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Tim Williams	2:30.10	2:00.8	0.0m	$2.50	10	R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$5,500	1. Melody Banner 2. Lord Fantasy 3. Trojan Princess
5th of 8	12/1/25	Nelson HRC	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tim Williams	1:55.3	1:55.3	14.0m	$5.30	2	3YO+ R41 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,090	$228	1. Radha 2. Carrera Bandido 3. Bondi Lustre

Taumutu Lad (Fr9) 86816
Trainer: Len Mosely (Leeston)
Driver: Mia Holbrough (J)
Prize Money: $15,845
Win / Place: 15% / 15%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Kiwi Serento

Dam's Sire: Panspacificflight

Owners: L J Mosely

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

8: 1-0-0

Season

11: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

10: 2-0-0

Standing

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

11: 2-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.70

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 2600m at this track beaten 16 m by Malakai (3:13.00) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $29. Showed ability the run before when he won by 4 m (Fr4) at this track (2:27.40) beating Samvasa in on March 19 at $4.40. Better than the last effort suggest.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts 14 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 11	28/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mia Holbrough	1:59.4	1:59.4	16.7m	$40	9	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,703	$298	1. Malakai 2. Franco Tim 3. A Better Jackalack
1st of 10	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mia Holbrough	2:27.40	1:59.7	0.0m	$4.80	19	with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,720	$4,400	1. Taumutu Lad 2. Samvasa 3. Hoo Haa
8th of 13	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Mia Holbrough	1:57.6	1:57.6	18.6m	$26	8	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$17,298	$298	1. Toby Tom B 2. Sophia Bromac 3. King Arthur
6th of 11	20/2/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr8	Sam Thornley	2:02.7	2:02.7	13.2m	$38	6	R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$16,703	$298	1. Biggles 2. Seaside Pond 3. Peraki Seelster
8th of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Sam Thornley	1:57.5	1:57.5	18.0m	$46	14	3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE	$18,630	$315	1. Shard De Arch 2. Kairaki Delight 3. Bettor Be Sharp
6th of 9	31/1/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Sam Thornley	1:57.5	1:57.5	22.9m	$29	7	3YO+ R47 to R54 MOB. PACE	$17,529	$324	1. Five Crowns 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Dave Duley

Krystal Delight (Sr1) 03045
Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Henry Sail (J)
Prize Money: $127,136
Win / Place: 7.64% / 29%

10 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Majorett

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: G P Hope, W G Hill

Rating

Stats

Career

144: 11-14-17

Distance

23: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

17: 0-2-3

Track

44: 0-3-4

Season

20: 3-1-1

1st Up

7: 0-0-0

2nd Up

7: 0-0-0

3rd Up

7: 0-0-0

Mobile

130: 11-14-16

Standing

14: 0-0-1

All-Weather

76: 7-10-12

Slushy

5: 1-1-0

Grass

68: 4-4-5

Best Mile

1:56.42

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr9) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 30 m by Terrormylove (2:30.50) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $4.20. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 11 m by Ann Sophie (2:29.40) on March 19 at $2.60. Needs to do more. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 12 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 10	30/3/25	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Cheree Wigg	2:01.0	2:01.0	29.6m	$4.60	11	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Terrormylove 2. Onwardsandupwards 3. Zia Bromac
4th of 8	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Cheree Wigg	2:01.4	2:01.4	11.6m	$2.90	5	R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$480	1. Ann Sophie 2. Searing Light 3. Onwardsandupwards
11th of 13	14/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Henry Sail	1:56.8	1:56.8	19.6m	$36	17	3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,298	$298	1. Auntie Deb 2. Sophia Bromac 3. Toby Tom B
3rd of 8	25/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Cheree Wigg	2:00.9	2:00.9	3.0m	$4.60	3	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$760	1. Foveaux Gambler 2. Santanna Mach 3. Krystal Delight
10th of 12	22/2/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ben Hope	1:54.9	1:54.9	32.3m	$19	8	4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,500	$201	1. Doctor Tim 2. Just Foxin 3. Auntie Deb
7th of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ben Hope	1:57.5	1:57.5	14.8m	$32	8	3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE	$18,630	$315	1. Shard De Arch 2. Kairaki Delight 3. Bettor Be Sharp

Franco Elvis (Sr2) 31458
Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Gemma Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $20,141
Win / Place: 5.00% / 30%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Eden Franco

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: P Barnes

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-3-2

Distance

6: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-0

Track

8: 0-1-0

Season

14: 1-3-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

9: 0-0-0

Standing

11: 1-3-2

All-Weather

13: 0-1-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

7: 1-2-2

Best Mile

2:13.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 45 m by Hi Hopes (2:32.20) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $8.70. At his previous start 5th (Fr8) over 2600m at this track beaten 8 m by Taketheplunge (3:15.40) on February 25 at $4. Has ability and can do much better.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts 12 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 10	30/3/25	Rangiora	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Henry Sail	2:02.4	2:02.4	45.7m	$9.50	33	4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D	$10,615	$193	1. Hi Hopes 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Super Fund
33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	25/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Ben Hope	-	-	m	$0.00	-	R40 & faster MOB. PACE	$0	-	1. Xlendi 2. Franco Elvis 3.
5th of 7	25/2/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Ben Hope	2:00.9	2:00.9	8.9m	$3.90	42	with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,300	$140	1. Taketheplunge 2. Louis 3. Changeforthebeta
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	14/1/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ben Hope	1:56.5	1:56.5	6.7m	$5.40	15	with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,825	$600	1. Didjaseemiki 2. Emma Swan 3. Flying For Me
1st of 8	30/12/24	Reefton	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Ben Hope	2:46.00	2:13.5	0.0m	$2.70	2	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$11,160	$6,600	1. Franco Elvis 2. Racingmissgracie 3. Always B Hayley
3rd of 9	28/12/24	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Ben Hope	2:11.4	2:11.4	2.2m	$3.00	2	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$11,370	$1,140	1. Francent 2. Interrorgator 3. Franco Elvis

Mikra Wave (Sr3) 00383
Trainer: Simon Adlam (Ashburton)
Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Prize Money: $11,731
Win / Place: 7.14% / 21%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Wave Runner

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: Four Hoofed Clover Syndicate, L Calder, S J Adlam, N P Prendergast, Bruce Mcgraw Racing Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-0-2

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

12: 0-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

9: 0-0-2

Standing

5: 1-0-0

All-Weather

4: 0-0-1

Grass

10: 1-0-1

Best Mile

2:11.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 4 m by Jazzy Styx (2:58.90) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $26.10. Decent effort last start. Leading player.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	26/3/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Gerard O'Reilly	1:59.9	1:59.9	4.0m	$17	10	4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$950	1. Jazzy Styx 2. Star Magic 3. Mikra Wave
8th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Gerard O'Reilly	2:06.7	2:06.7	11.3m	$30	11	4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Jose Quivera 2. Hi Hopes 3. Luna Dolce
3rd of 11	5/3/25	Oamaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Gerard O'Reilly	2:01.5	2:01.5	11.8m	$14	45	R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,825	$950	1. The Night Fox 2. Haley Robyn 3. Mikra Wave
45 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	26/2/25	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Gerard O'Reilly	-	-	m	$0.00	-	R35 to R50 MOB. PACE	$0	-	1. Georgie Zukov 2. Mikra Wave 3.
12th of 14	19/1/25	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Gerard O'Reilly	2:00.6	2:00.6	45.7m	$24	2	3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE	$13,455	$228	1. Ask Me Lazarus 2. Light Me Up 3. Destiny's Dream
12th of 14	17/1/25	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Gerard O'Reilly	2:07.7	2:07.7	51.1m	$43	33	R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$13,455	$228	1. Tempo Warrior 2. Ebury Street 3. Boudica
33 Day Freshen-Up

Topaz (Sr4) 1p714
Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $89,141
Win / Place: 11% / 28%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Supreme Gem

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: J B Mcdermott, Mrs C N Mcdermott

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 8-4-7

Distance

13: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-0

Track

30: 3-1-3

Season

19: 3-2-6

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

46: 4-2-7

Standing

21: 4-2-0

All-Weather

43: 4-2-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

24: 4-2-3

Best Mile

1:56.69

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 3.5 m by A Girl Named Vinny (2:02.70) in 4yo+ M on March 26 at $1.80. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at this track (3:13.70) beating Shakira in 4yo+ on March 21 at $30. Winning claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	26/3/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	1:56.1	1:56.1	3.5m	$1.80	5	4YO+ Mares R38 to R50 MOB. PACE	$9,125	$600	1. A Girl Named Vinny 2. Jukebox Gypsy 3. Ann Sophie
1st of 12	21/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wilson House	3:13.70	1:59.8	0.0m	$21	5	4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$17,000	$9,350	1. Topaz 2. Shakira 3. Stephs Boy
7th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr14	Robbie Close	2:06.7	2:06.7	10.0m	$9.50	16	4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Jose Quivera 2. Hi Hopes 3. Luna Dolce
- of 13	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Wilson House	1:57.6	1:57.6	267.3m	$3.80	6	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$17,298	$298	1. Toby Tom B 2. Sophia Bromac 3. King Arthur
1st of 11	22/2/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	2:03.40	1:56.7	0.0m	$2.40	6	4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE	$11,299	$6,325	1. Topaz 2. Zarlini 3. Sweet Dreams
4th of 14	16/2/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Sam Thornley	2:01.8	2:01.8	6.7m	$4.00	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,385	$660	1. Farewell Spit 2. Judine 3. Betterwithbling

Radioactive Jaffa (U1) 90x24
Trainer: Russell Kennedy (Yaldhurst)
Driver: Ricky May
Prize Money: $43,488
Win / Place: 6.52% / 30%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Auckland Reactor

Dam: Lavra Ruby

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: R A Kennedy, W K Ivey

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 3-7-4

Distance

16: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

13: 1-1-0

Track

23: 1-3-1

Season

10: 0-2-1

1st Up

7: 0-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Mobile

30: 1-7-3

Standing

16: 2-0-1

All-Weather

35: 2-3-3

Grass

11: 1-4-1

Best Mile

2:02.72

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 4th (FrU1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 4.5 m by Jazzy Styx (2:58.90) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $2.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (FrU1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Gatecrasher (3:18.00) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $12.20. Sure to play a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	26/3/25	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	1:59.9	1:59.9	4.3m	$2.80	7	4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$600	1. Jazzy Styx 2. Star Magic 3. Mikra Wave
2nd of 10	19/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	2:02.5	2:02.5	5.4m	$13	115	4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$7,720	$1,240	1. Gatecrasher 2. Radioactive Jaffa 3. Changeforthebeta
115 Day Spell
6th of 6	26/2/25	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Ricky May	-	-	m	$0.00	-	R35 to R50 MOB. PACE	$0	-	1. Georgie Zukov 2. 3.
12th of 12	24/11/24	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	1	Ricky May	2:05.1	2:05.1	282.4m	$7.30	16	3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,500	$201	1. Franco Tim 2. Carrera Kahu 3. Always Bee Gee
9th of 13	8/11/24	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	John Morrison	2:02.0	2:02.0	35.0m	$9.40	11	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Major Henry 2. Ruby's A Delight 3. Goorambat Art
13th of 13	28/10/24	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ricky May	1:59.2	1:59.2	451.9m	$6.10	12	4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Szybka Lane 2. Tower Of Love 3. Gotta Elect Bill