Betcha - Form Guide

Seaside Pond (Fr1) 22467
Trainer: Jonny Cox (Leeston)
Driver: Jonny Cox
Prize Money: $20,993
Win / Place: 7.69% / 53%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Melody Pond

Dam's Sire: Big Jim(USA)

Owners: N40 Racing Pty Limited, Otahuhu Club Syndicate, Prebbleton Penguins Syndicate, M J Peden

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 1-4-2

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

4: 0-2-0

Season

13: 1-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

1: 0-0-0

Standing

12: 1-4-2

All-Weather

9: 1-4-1

Grass

4: 0-0-1

Best Mile

2:03.30

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 12 m by Woodbine Rocks (3:20.70) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $12.20. The run prior 6th (Fr5) over 2500m at Reefton beaten 16 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:13.10) in 4yo+ on March 9 at $3.90. Watch for a spike in form.

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
7th of 11	6/4/25	Cheviot	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Jonny Cox	2:04.2	2:04.2	12.4m	$12	28	3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$12,281	$219	1. Woodbine Rocks 2. The Coalman 3. Dave Duley
6th of 11	9/3/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Kimberly Butt	2:04.2	2:04.2	16.1m	$3.90	2	4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D	$11,790	$210	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Major Hipster 3. Deceptive Lee
4th of 10	7/3/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Kimberly Butt	2:03.5	2:03.5	5.6m	$4.70	15	4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D	$11,580	$720	1. Francent 2. Blue Rock Dancer 3. Style Council
2nd of 11	20/2/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Kimberly Butt	2:02.7	2:02.7	1.6m	$4.50	6	R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$16,703	$2,635	1. Biggles 2. Seaside Pond 3. Peraki Seelster
2nd of 12	14/2/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Jonny Cox	2:00.1	2:00.1	0.5m	$15	19	R40 to R50 PACE	$17,000	$2,635	1. Fitzthebill 2. Seaside Pond 3. Style Council
14th of 14	26/1/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	10m10	Jonny Cox	2:06.9	2:06.9	153.3m	$9.00	14	R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Style Council 2. Country Gold 3. Biggles

Ann Sophie (Fr2) 21130
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Blair Orange (J)
Prize Money: $38,500
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Well Said

Dam: Mrs Vandebilt

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, P Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 4-5-3

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

18: 2-1-1

Season

19: 2-4-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

38: 4-5-3

All-Weather

29: 3-3-3

Grass

9: 1-2-0

Best Mile

1:59.00

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind Hi Hopes at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on April 11 at $13.20. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 2.25 m by A Girl Named Vinny (2:02.70) in 4yo+ M on March 26 at $4.80. Major player on best form.

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
11th of 14	11/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Wilson House	1:58.3	1:58.3	15.6m	$12	16	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$19,148	$324	1. Hi Hopes 2. Topaz 3. Sweet Raine
3rd of 7	26/3/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Wilson House	1:56.1	1:56.1	2.2m	$4.50	7	4YO+ Mares R38 to R50 MOB. PACE	$9,125	$950	1. A Girl Named Vinny 2. Jukebox Gypsy 3. Ann Sophie
1st of 8	19/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael House	2:29.40	2:01.4	0.0m	$4.70	22	R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Ann Sophie 2. Searing Light 3. Onwardsandupwards
1st of 8	25/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Wilson House	2:27.90	1:59.0	0.0m	$1.40	2	R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$5,500	1. Ann Sophie 2. Million Dollar Chic 3. Onetangi Girl
2nd of 8	23/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wilson House	2:03.4	2:03.4	2.7m	$1.40	7	R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$1,550	1. Onyx Shard 2. Ann Sophie 3. Onetangi Girl
10th of 14	16/2/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Wilson House	2:03.4	2:03.4	20.7m	$3.10	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Searing Light 2. Hope For Love 3. Anytime At All

Country Gold (Fr3) 56085
Trainer: Henderson Hunter (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $52,505
Win / Place: 8.89% / 35%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Gold Ace

Dam: Lottie Franco

Dam's Sire: Lis Mara

Owners: Mrs S E Hunter, J H Hunter

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 4-9-3

Distance

23: 4-4-3

Trk/Dst

10: 1-2-2

Track

16: 1-4-2

Season

17: 3-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

13: 1-2-1

Standing

32: 3-7-2

All-Weather

31: 3-7-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

14: 1-2-1

Best Mile

2:01.30

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr8) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 11 m by Major Hipster (3:05.70) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $38.20. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 13 m by Woodbine Rocks (3:20.70) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $26.20. Not keen.

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 12	13/4/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Kimberly Butt	2:04.5	2:04.5	11.0m	$36	7	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE INV.D	$12,500	$219	1. Major Hipster 2. Mick Almighty 3. Pure Courage
8th of 11	6/4/25	Cheviot	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Tim Williams	2:04.2	2:04.2	12.9m	$29	7	3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$12,281	$219	1. Woodbine Rocks 2. The Coalman 3. Dave Duley
10th of 14	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	John Dunn	2:00.9	2:00.9	19.9m	$27	14	3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,903	$201	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Commander Joe 3. Dance With The Boss
6th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	John Dunn	2:04.0	2:04.0	13.7m	$13	7	3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE	$11,000	$193	1. She's Tough 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Ocean Of Tears
5th of 11	9/3/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Riley Harrison	2:04.2	2:04.2	5.9m	$12	7	4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D	$11,790	$210	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Major Hipster 3. Deceptive Lee
5th of 13	2/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	20m2	John Dunn	2:02.5	2:02.5	23.1m	$20	10	3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$11,701	$201	1. Kourtney Kardash 2. Hacksaw Ridge 3. Jack Tar

Sofia Rose (Fr4) 19609
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Prize Money: $45,353
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: All Time Glory

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Wendy Nordqvist

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 3-4-2

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

19: 3-4-1

Season

14: 2-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

29: 3-4-2

All-Weather

28: 3-4-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.60

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 12 m by Hi Hopes (2:25.70) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $35.60. Two runs back 12th (Fr1) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 60 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:15.50) in 3yo+ on March 30 at $7.20. Needs to lift.

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
9th of 14	11/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sheree Tomlinson	1:58.3	1:58.3	12.6m	$41	12	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$19,148	$324	1. Hi Hopes 2. Topaz 3. Sweet Raine
12th of 14	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	2:00.9	2:00.9	56.5m	$7.60	9	3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,903	$201	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Commander Joe 3. Dance With The Boss
6th of 12	21/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Sam Thornley	1:58.8	1:58.8	7.3m	$16	21	3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Vincent Reactress 2. Quinn 3. Munroe's Mate
9th of 9	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Samantha Ottley	1:58.2	1:58.2	20.7m	$7.80	8	3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE	$18,003	$333	1. Bettor Be Sharp 2. Stephs Boy 3. Ragazzo Major
1st of 10	20/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Samantha Ottley	2:24.80	1:57.6	0.0m	$8.10	6	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$18,818	$10,725	1. Sofia Rose 2. The Bettor Deal 3. Bettor Be Sharp
2nd of 14	14/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Samantha Ottley	2:00.1	2:00.1	0.5m	$3.60	7	R35 to R42 MOB. PACE	$17,595	$2,125	1. Sophia Bromac 2. Melton Magnate, Sofia Rose 3.

Just Ask Paddy (Fr5) 34336
Trainer: Tony Thomas (Waterlea Raceway)
Driver: Craig Thornley
Prize Money: $23,756
Win / Place: 10% / 35%

Nearing Another Win

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Gold Ace

Dam: Tara Shantal

Dam's Sire: Dream Away(USA)

Owners: D F W Sim, A H Sim

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 2-0-5

Distance

9: 1-0-3

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-0-1

Season

15: 0-0-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

18: 2-0-5

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

5: 0-0-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

15: 2-0-3

Best Mile

2:03.60

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON, Blinds OFF [Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 9 m by Destiny's Dream (2:57.30) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $3.40. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2600m at this track beaten 1.4 m by Taketheplunge (3:14.80) in 4yo+ on April 6 at $5.30. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.

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
6th of 12	13/4/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	John Dunn	2:04.0	2:04.0	9.4m	$2.80	7	4YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,500	$219	1. Destiny's Dream 2. Franco Humbie 3. Peraki Seelster
3rd of 14	6/4/25	Cheviot	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Nikita Burton	2:00.5	2:00.5	1.3m	$6.20	7	4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$12,938	$1,188	1. Taketheplunge 2. Jack Tar 3. Just Ask Paddy
3rd of 12	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Nikita Burton	2:02.7	2:02.7	4.0m	$5.10	9	3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$1,045	1. Louis 2. Judine 3. Just Ask Paddy
4th of 12	21/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nikita Burton	1:59.8	1:59.8	6.7m	$17	5	4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$17,000	$1,020	1. Topaz 2. Shakira 3. Stephs Boy
3rd of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr14	Gemma Thornley	2:01.1	2:01.1	8.6m	$24	16	4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$1,045	1. Echappe 2. Light Me Up 3. Just Ask Paddy
8th of 12	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Gemma Thornley	1:59.0	1:59.0	16.9m	$17	19	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Hugo 2. Just Foxin 3. Melton Magnate

Avenger (Fr6) 63455
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Ricky May
Prize Money: $43,289
Win / Place: 10% / 27%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Vengeance

Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, Beeswork Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 4-3-4

Distance

8: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

12: 0-0-2

Season

18: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

32: 4-3-4

Standing

8: 0-0-0

All-Weather

28: 2-1-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

12: 2-2-1

Best Mile

2:00.19

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 8 m by Destiny's Dream (2:57.30) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $44. Before that 5th (Sr3) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 11 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:15.50) in 3yo+ on March 30 at $47.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.

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
5th of 12	13/4/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Samantha Ottley	2:04.0	2:04.0	8.6m	$30	14	4YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,500	$219	1. Destiny's Dream 2. Franco Humbie 3. Peraki Seelster
5th of 14	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Kimberly Butt	2:00.9	2:00.9	11.0m	$52	7	3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,903	$201	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Commander Joe 3. Dance With The Boss
4th of 8	23/3/25	Waimate	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Matthew Williamson	2:04.7	2:04.7	7.3m	$22	26	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$10,695	$690	1. Light Me Up 2. A Better Jackalack 3. Destiny's Dream
3rd of 9	25/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Kate Coppins	1:59.1	1:59.1	4.3m	$35	2	R47 to R52 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$1,425	1. Lord Delmar 2. Proviseur 3. Avenger
6th of 7	23/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Crystal Hackett	1:59.4	1:59.4	13.2m	$18	10	R46 to R52 MOB. PACE	$12,319	$236	1. Tasi Ahnau 2. Lord Delmar 3. Beta Prepare
5th of 5	13/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Peter Ferguson	1:58.5	1:58.5	12.4m	$10	2	R49 to R55 MOB. PACE	$13,163	$263	1. Gotta Elect Bill 2. Beta Prepare 3. The Beach House

Dancing Desire (Fr7) 92244
Trainer: Ken Barron (West Melton)
Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $123,791
Win / Place: 12% / 31%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Fellamongstabeauty

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: I Maw, Mrs V Maw, K M Barron

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 9-8-6

Distance

7: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-0

Track

63: 5-8-5

Season

21: 2-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

Mobile

72: 9-8-6

All-Weather

71: 9-8-6

Slushy

3: 2-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.56

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, beaten 7 m by Hi Hopes (2:25.70) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 8 m by Shakira (2:24.50) in 3yo+ FM on March 28 at $17. A better run is on the cards.

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
4th of 14	11/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Sam Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	7.5m	$7.60	14	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$19,148	$1,110	1. Hi Hopes 2. Topaz 3. Sweet Raine
4th of 11	28/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Sam Thornley	1:57.4	1:57.4	8.1m	$20	7	3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE	$18,176	$1,110	1. Shakira 2. Francent 3. Queen Tyron
2nd of 10	21/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sam Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	10.0m	$4.30	7	3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,370	$2,790	1. Renaldo 2. Dancing Desire 3. Toby Tom B
2nd of 10	14/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Sam Thornley	1:57.9	1:57.9	0.3m	$24	14	3YO+ R46 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,405	$2,635	1. My Friend Louie 2. Dancing Desire 3. Just Foxin
9th of 12	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sam Thornley	1:59.0	1:59.0	17.2m	$24	8	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Hugo 2. Just Foxin 3. Melton Magnate
7th of 10	20/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Sam Thornley	1:57.6	1:57.6	8.3m	$8.90	13	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$18,818	$341	1. Sofia Rose 2. The Bettor Deal 3. Bettor Be Sharp

Destiny's Dream (Fr8) 61431
Trainer: John Morrison (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $42,541
Win / Place: 10% / 32%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sir Lincoln

Dam: Destiny In Motion

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: M A Wightman, Mrs J F Wightman

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 4-3-5

Distance

8: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-1-0

Season

21: 4-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

30: 3-3-5

Standing

7: 1-0-0

All-Weather

15: 3-1-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

22: 1-2-5

Best Mile

2:00.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

In good form recently. Last start won by 1.1 m (Fr8) at Mt Harding (2:57.30) beating Franco Humbie in 4yo+ on April 13 at $24.90. Bold showing expected again.

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
1st of 12	13/4/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Maurice McKendry	2:57.30	2:04.0	0.0m	$19	21	4YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,500	$6,875	1. Destiny's Dream 2. Franco Humbie 3. Peraki Seelster
3rd of 8	23/3/25	Waimate	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	John Morrison	2:04.7	2:04.7	5.9m	$6.30	7	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$10,695	$1,093	1. Light Me Up 2. A Better Jackalack 3. Destiny's Dream
4th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	John Morrison	2:01.1	2:01.1	9.1m	$18	11	4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$660	1. Echappe 2. Light Me Up 3. Just Ask Paddy
1st of 8	5/3/25	Oamaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Morrison	3:15.00	2:00.6	0.0m	$4.50	10	R41 to R43 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$5,500	1. Destiny's Dream 2. Okiwi Bay 3. Keltic Tiger
6th of 9	23/2/25	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Max Hill	2:01.7	2:01.7	10.8m	$20	2	4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,423	$193	1. Quinn 2. Deceptive Lee 3. Mr President
7th of 10	21/2/25	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Max Hill	2:02.7	2:02.7	23.9m	$15	19	4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,615	$193	1. Light Me Up 2. Deceptive Lee 3. Quinn

Hi Hopes (Fr9) 28161
Trainer: Tom Bagrie (Ohoka)
Driver: Seth Hill (J)
Prize Money: $73,595
Win / Place: 18% / 47%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Roanne

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: Patons Rockers Limited, M G Strange, Mrs S L Caldwell

100

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 7-8-3

Distance

9: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

13: 2-1-1

Season

17: 5-4-1

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

35: 6-7-3

Standing

3: 1-1-0

All-Weather

25: 4-4-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

13: 3-4-1

Best Mile

1:57.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Last start won a big 4.5 m win (Sr2) at this track (2:25.70) beating Topaz in 3yo+ on April 11 at $15. Bold showing expected again.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
1st of 14	11/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Seth Hill	2:25.70	1:58.3	0.0m	$32	9	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$19,148	$10,175	1. Hi Hopes 2. Topaz 3. Sweet Raine
6th of 8	2/4/25	Timaru	2100m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Seth Hill	2:05.1	2:05.1	11.3m	$2.90	3	4YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,300	$175	1. Misty Blue 2. Troubleshooter 3. Franco Humbie
1st of 10	30/3/25	Rangiora	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr8	Seth Hill	2:32.20	2:02.4	0.0m	$5.10	9	4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D	$10,615	$6,050	1. Hi Hopes 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Super Fund
8th of 10	21/3/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Seth Hill	1:58.3	1:58.3	26.9m	$13	5	3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,370	$315	1. Renaldo 2. Dancing Desire 3. Toby Tom B
2nd of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Seth Hill	2:06.7	2:06.7	0.3m	$3.60	16	4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$1,705	1. Jose Quivera 2. Hi Hopes 3. Luna Dolce
4th of 13	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Seth Hill	1:57.6	1:57.6	7.0m	$5.90	12	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$17,298	$1,020	1. Toby Tom B 2. Sophia Bromac 3. King Arthur

Tasi Ahnau (Sr1) 17889
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Samantha Ottley
Prize Money: $40,588
Win / Place: 12% / 35%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Jewelz

Dam's Sire: Changeover

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-3-4

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

10: 0-1-1

Season

19: 4-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

20: 4-2-1

Standing

11: 0-1-3

All-Weather

19: 2-2-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

12: 2-1-1

Best Mile

1:59.40

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara beaten 40 m by Echappe (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $41.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr11) over 2500m at Reefton beaten 20 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:13.10) in 4yo+ on March 9 at $28.60. Has the task ahead.

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
9th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Wilson House	2:01.1	2:01.1	37.7m	$50	7	4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Echappe 2. Light Me Up 3. Just Ask Paddy
8th of 11	9/3/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr11	Olivia Thornley	2:04.2	2:04.2	20.4m	$23	2	4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D	$11,790	$210	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Major Hipster 3. Deceptive Lee
8th of 10	7/3/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Olivia Thornley	2:03.5	2:03.5	19.4m	$19	10	4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D	$11,580	$210	1. Francent 2. Blue Rock Dancer 3. Style Council
7th of 9	25/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Harrison Orange	1:59.1	1:59.1	18.0m	$6.90	2	R47 to R52 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$263	1. Lord Delmar 2. Proviseur 3. Avenger
1st of 7	23/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr8	Harrison Orange	2:28.40	1:59.4	0.0m	$5.50	10	R46 to R52 MOB. PACE	$12,319	$7,425	1. Tasi Ahnau 2. Lord Delmar 3. Beta Prepare
2nd of 7	13/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Harrison Orange	1:57.9	1:57.9	1.3m	$5.30	2	R45 to R48 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$1,860	1. Stealers Wheel 2. Tasi Ahnau 3. Lord Delmar

Social Distancing (Sr2) 81076
Trainer: Andrew Stuart (Loburn)
Driver: Jim Curtin
Prize Money: $39,499
Win / Place: 10% / 27%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Socialiser

Dam's Sire: D M Dilinger

Owners: Kiwi Racing No.1 Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 4-4-2

Distance

7: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

11: 1-0-0

Season

14: 2-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

36: 4-4-2

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

27: 1-4-2

Grass

10: 3-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.21

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at this track beaten 6 m by Taketheplunge (3:14.80) in 4yo+ on April 6 at $53.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 15 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:15.50) in 3yo+ on March 30 at $54.30. Not on current form.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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	6/4/25	Cheviot	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jim Curtin	2:00.5	2:00.5	5.9m	$54	7	4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Taketheplunge 2. Jack Tar 3. Just Ask Paddy
7th of 14	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jim Curtin	2:00.9	2:00.9	15.6m	$41	14	3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,903	$201	1. Blue Rock Dancer 2. Commander Joe 3. Dance With The Boss
12th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	2:01.1	2:01.1	174.8m	$27	14	4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Echappe 2. Light Me Up 3. Just Ask Paddy
1st of 10	2/3/25	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:26.60	2:00.9	0.0m	$15	10	3YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,615	$6,050	1. Social Distancing 2. Lasa 3. Timbimboo
8th of 10	20/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Close	1:57.6	1:57.6	10.0m	$30	14	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$18,818	$341	1. Sofia Rose 2. The Bettor Deal 3. Bettor Be Sharp
1st of 13	6/2/25	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Close	2:29.20	2:03.1	0.0m	$7.20	6	R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$12,719	$6,875	1. Social Distancing 2. Apatchofgold 3. Anytime At All

Goorambat Art (Sr3) 56453
Trainer: Michael House (Manawatu Raceway)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $34,388
Win / Place: 13% / 23%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Bettor Cruise

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, Mrs T A Wheeler, J P Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 4-0-3

Distance

11: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-0-0

Season

21: 3-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

14: 3-0-1

Standing

16: 1-0-2

All-Weather

28: 4-0-3

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:00.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 1.5 m by Follow Me Fantasy (2:30.70) in 3yo+ on April 8 at $10.90. With even luck is a winning chance.

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
3rd of 8	8/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Delany	2:01.2	2:01.2	1.6m	$13	2	3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE	$10,695	$1,093	1. Follow Me Fantasy 2. Ha'penny 3. Goorambat Art
5th of 8	6/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Harrison Orange	1:58.3	1:58.3	14.0m	$11	5	3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE	$11,160	$210	1. Fredastaire 2. Ha'penny 3. Leo Lincoln
4th of 7	1/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Harrison Orange	1:58.5	1:58.5	1.6m	$7.80	2	3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE	$10,038	$660	1. Doctor Tim 2. Kevin Kline 3. Ha'penny
6th of 8	30/3/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Harrison Orange	2:00.5	2:00.5	6.7m	$9.70	5	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$10,695	$201	1. Stickifingers 2. The Night Fox 3. Lewey Maguire
5th of 6	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Harrison Orange	1:59.5	1:59.5	16.7m	$8.50	7	R44 to R56 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$140	1. Spirit Of Waiheke 2. Matai Lizzie 3. Doctor Tim
4th of 7	18/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Harrison Orange	1:56.9	1:56.9	5.9m	$5.00	5	4YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$7,300	$480	1. Words 2. Captain Kobe 3. Ohoka Achilles

Gem N Em (Sr4) 44180
Trainer: Tom Bamford (Rangiora)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $23,854
Win / Place: 13% / 13%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Lively Kamwood

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: Mrs G L Andrew, M Roberts, Miss L Roberts, W J Roberts, Mrs N L Roberts, T J Bamford

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

12: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

15: 2-0-0

Standing

7: 1-0-0

All-Weather

6: 1-0-0

Grass

16: 2-0-0

Best Mile

2:00.20

Gear Changes

Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Mt Harding over 2400m, 6 days ago and two back 8th (Fr8) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 17 m by Misty Blue (2:43.40) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $8.50. Hard to have on those efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
11th of 12	13/4/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr12	Maurice McKendry	2:04.5	2:04.5	43.0m	$34	11	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE INV.D	$12,500	$219	1. Major Hipster 2. Mick Almighty 3. Pure Courage
8th of 8	2/4/25	Timaru	2100m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Robbie Close	2:05.1	2:05.1	17.8m	$10	10	4YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,300	$175	1. Misty Blue 2. Troubleshooter 3. Franco Humbie
1st of 13	23/3/25	Waimate	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Robbie Close	2:39.80	2:08.6	0.0m	$4.40	14	3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE	$11,701	$6,325	1. Gem N Em 2. Franco Humbie 3. Terrormylove
4th of 9	9/3/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Ellie Barron	2:11.0	2:11.0	1.1m	$12	2	4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D	$11,370	$720	1. Santanna Mach 2. Normie Stead 3. Razors Edge
4th of 10	7/3/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	Ellie Barron	2:09.1	2:09.1	5.4m	$7.20	10	4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D	$11,580	$720	1. Rapid Response 2. Bromac Times 3. Gliding High
1st of 9	25/2/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Samantha Ottley	2:32.40	2:02.6	0.0m	$4.30	9	4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE	$7,580	$4,400	1. Gem N Em 2. Ultimate Counsel 3. Super Fund

Matai Lizzie (Sr5) 25176
Trainer: Michael House (Manawatu Raceway)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $26,576
Win / Place: 17% / 26%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Gold Ace

Dam: Matai Princess

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, A D Milne, Mrs K A Milne

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-1-1

Season

17: 4-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

23: 4-1-1

All-Weather

18: 4-1-1

Grass

5: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Won three starts back at Manawatu over 2000m 3yo+ on April 1. Last time out 6th (Fr4) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 85 m by Lewey Maguire (2:28.50) on April 8 at $10.10. This looks a suitable assignment.

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
6th of 6	8/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wilson House	1:59.5	1:59.5	83.4m	$7.00	2	R46 to R53 MOB. PACE	$10,740	$210	1. Lewey Maguire 2. Leo Lincoln 3. Captain Kobe
7th of 8	6/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Wilson House	1:58.3	1:58.3	16.7m	$4.20	5	3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE	$11,160	$210	1. Fredastaire 2. Ha'penny 3. Leo Lincoln
1st of 8	1/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Wilson House	2:27.40	1:58.5	0.0m	$12	2	3YO+ R42 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,230	$6,050	1. Matai Lizzie 2. Captain Kobe 3. Ragnar Lothbrok
5th of 8	30/3/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wilson House	2:05.4	2:05.4	2.2m	$4.50	5	3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,695	$201	1. Kevin Kline 2. Ragnar Lothbrok 3. Bell Fire
2nd of 6	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Wilson House	1:59.5	1:59.5	3.0m	$4.80	7	R44 to R56 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$1,240	1. Spirit Of Waiheke 2. Matai Lizzie 3. Doctor Tim
1st of 8	18/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Harrison Orange	2:43.90	1:59.9	0.0m	$5.20	5	R35 to R42 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Matai Lizzie 2. Follow Me Fantasy 3. Change Tact