Betcha - Form Guide

Quicker Than Quick (Fr1) 66524
Trainer: Graham Court (West Melton)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $70,924
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Lazarus

Dam: Beyond Belief

Dam's Sire: Shadow Play

Owners: H H Sullivan

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 5-7-7

Distance

35: 3-4-4

Trk/Dst

24: 1-3-2

Track

30: 1-4-4

Season

23: 3-4-3

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

33: 1-3-5

Standing

15: 4-4-2

All-Weather

40: 1-6-6

Slushy

7: 1-1-1

Grass

8: 4-1-1

Left Handed

48: 5-14

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 1-1-0

2nd Favourite

7: 3-1-0

Best Mile

1:59.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

24: 3-6-2

Driver Last 50

50: 9-7-4

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Doing his best work late out wide last week & lovely swing in draws. Keep safe.

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	Race Review
4th of 8	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Blair Orange	1:57.8	1:57.80	2.30L	$12	5	3YO+ C,G&E R41 to R43 MOB. PACE	$14,880	$960	1. Commander Joe 2. Henry Winkler 3. Irish Dream	4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,handy mid-wd
2nd of 14	31/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Blair Orange	1:53.8	1:53.80	2.01L	$5.60	7	4YO+ R38 to R40, R41 to R43 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,938	$1,938	1. Cracker Opie 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Donttelltheboys	11th otr,wd cvr 1300,posted,gallant
5th of 10	24/5/26	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Blair Orange	1:59.1	1:59.10	2.42L	$8.60	7	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$210	1. B B King 2. Miki's Courage 3. Bettor Belle	Trld,3-bk,carted,off,blkd,late mid
6th of 12	17/5/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Blair Orange	2:00.6	2:00.60	3.38L	$11	16	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Seaside Croft 2. Kotare Kelso 3. Major Moonshine	6th inr,5-bk 1600,off,blkd,late dig
6th of 10	1/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jonny Cox	2:02.2	2:02.2	6.10L	$40	7	3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE	$17,853	$324	1. Trump Card 2. Quinn 3. Zarlini	4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,askd,pluggd
9th of 11	24/4/26	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jonny Cox	1:59.6	1:59.6	7.92L	$30	5	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$17,685	$315	1. Moonlite Blood 2. Tempo Warrior 3. Topaz	4bk inr the trip,waitd,steady inr

Route Sixty Six (Fr2) 53231
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $28,700
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Ultimate Desire

Dam's Sire: Real Desire

Owners: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Dr L M Colwell

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-2-4

Distance

9: 2-0-3

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-3

Track

10: 1-1-4

Season

12: 2-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

12: 2-2-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

11: 1-2-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 1-0-0

Left Handed

12: 2-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 1-1-0

2nd Favourite

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.07

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Richly deserved win here 29 May. Up in grade but draw helps. Has claims.

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	Race Review
1st of 9	29/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Wilson House	2:25.3	1:58.00	1.90L	$3.70	14	3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,108	$9,350	1. Route Sixty Six 2. Wishing For U 3. Major Performer	Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,held well
3rd of 12	15/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wilson House	1:57.6	1:57.60	1.41L	$14	14	3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE	$17,000	$1,615	1. Mostert 2. Irish Dream 3. Route Sixty Six	Gate spd,ld,tackld tn,fght gamely
2nd of 9	1/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wilson House	1:59.6	1:59.6	1.78L	$2.90	14	3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,055	$2,790	1. Bettor Go Vinnie 2. Route Sixty Six 3. Heaven	1x1-3bk otr,3wd 350,solid mid-wd
3rd of 9	17/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Wilson House	1:58.0	1:58.0	2.01L	$11	21	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,108	$1,318	1. Stumblin In 2. Mostert 3. Heaven, Route Sixty Six	3bk inr,4bk 1100,waitd,imprvd mid
5th of 10	27/3/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wilson House	1:56.6	1:56.6	5.99L	$18	7	3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Mystery Creek 2. Stumpy Blackler 3. Cinderella Franco	Gate spd,trld,waitd,short bid inr
3rd of 12	20/3/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Wilson House	1:59.9	1:59.9	1.90L	$29	7	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,000	$1,520	1. Arma Hunter 2. Captain Cool 3. Route Sixty Six	3bk inr,4bk 1800,off,held up,smart

Bettor Off (Fr3) 459x7
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $30,616
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Dam: Bettor Go

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-1-2

Distance

8: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-1

Track

5: 1-0-1

Season

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

15: 3-1-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

13: 2-1-2

Slushy

3: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 1-0-0

Left Handed

15: 3-3

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 3-0-1

2nd Favourite

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.47

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Peaked on her run when resuming at Rangiora. Better for that. Combos claims.

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	Race Review
7th of 12	17/5/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tim Williams	2:00.6	2:00.60	3.90L	$3.00	121	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Seaside Croft 2. Kotare Kelso 3. Major Moonshine	8th otr,3-bk,wd 400,loomed,outkickd
121 Day Spell
2nd of 6	12/5/26	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Tim Williams	3:08.10	-	0.04L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Bettor Off 3. Brandi Snapp	-
9th of 10	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Tim Williams	2:07.0	2:07.0	20.00L	$3.70	15	R42 to R44 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Kowhai Star 2. Farewell Spit 3. Apatchofgold	3wd cvr,postd,prkd 950,faded str
5th of 11	1/1/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Nikita Burton	2:01.0	2:01.0	6.51L	$15	18	4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,808	$193	1. Kowhai Star 2. Candy Cane 3. Nothing But You	Soon ld,trld 1250,off,chkd,bttld on
4th of 6	14/12/25	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Tim Williams	1:53.6	1:53.6	3.09L	$2.60	7	3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$30,001	$1,410	1. Tosana 2. Kusama 3. Party Up Denario	Last,peeld 400,ran on,peakd
1st of 13	7/12/25	Forbury Pk	2200m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Tim Williams	2:49.2	2:03.7	1.30L	$2.70	133	with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,210	$6,600	1. Bettor Off 2. Beluga 3. Babe On The Beach	Wd,soon led,joind,too powerful
133 Day Spell

Don Juan (Fr4) 46350
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Riley Harrison (J)
Prize Money: $109,202
Win / Place: 12% / 27%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: A Better Lover

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: R J Stephenson, Mrs J A Stephenson, Mrs O A Morris, C D J Morris, M C Purvis, L R Sutherland

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 11-6-8

Distance

55: 9-2-4

Trk/Dst

33: 6-0-3

Track

43: 6-3-4

Season

23: 3-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

Mobile

77: 10-3-8

Standing

14: 1-3-0

All-Weather

60: 7-4-4

Slushy

5: 1-0-0

Grass

31: 4-2-4

Left Handed

91: 11-14

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

10: 1-1-2

2nd Favourite

8: 3-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Freshened since being well beaten at Rangiora. Market may be your best guide.

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	Race Review
12th of 12	3/5/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	1:58.0	1:58.00	43.01L	$23	11	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Better Be Quick 2. Lilac Luxury 3. Star On The Rocks	11th otr,5-bk bell,failed to run on
5th of 12	22/4/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Tayla Duley	2:02.6	2:02.6	6.21L	$13	18	5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,000	$175	1. Classie Linc 2. Mighty Flying Lou 3. Taumutu Lad	Sped to ld,trld 1500,off,bttld away
3rd of 14	4/4/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Robbie Close	2:00.2	2:00.20	4.20L	$29	10	4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$2,850	1. Ukraine 2. Ar Gee Rulz 3. Don Juan	1x1-4bk otr,asked 350,warmd up wd
6th of 10	25/3/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	John Dunn	2:02.1	2:02.1	4.20L	$5.40	7	5YO+ R35 to R43 SpecHcp PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Super Fund 2. My Skatjie 3. Didjashoutthebar	9th,9bk inr,5-bk,off,blkd,ran on wd
4th of 7	18/3/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Neil Munro	2:03.3	2:03.3	2.08L	$5.20	21	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$480	1. Quinn 2. Jack's Eyre 3. Off The Edge	6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1350,wd 300,stout
1st of 10	25/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	John Dunn	2:26.9	1:59.3	0.82L	$4.00	10	Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,720	$4,400	1. Don Juan 2. Interrorgator 3. Courage Reactor	9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 400,6w,powerful

Ultimate Seisation (Fr5) 123x8
Trainer: Brendon Hill (Swannanoa)
Driver: Seth Hill (J)
Prize Money: $35,449
Win / Place: 10% / 57%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Ultimate Machete

Dam: Izo Seishin

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: Mrs D M Barley, N M Scully, N J Boyle, Envy Syndicate, Mrs L Rae

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-4-5

Distance

13: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

10: 1-2-3

Track

10: 1-2-3

Season

10: 2-2-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

Mobile

19: 2-4-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 2-3-5

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

3: 0-1-0

Left Handed

19: 2-9

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

3: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.26

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Luck wasn't on her side in last week's Silk Road heat. Chance to atone for that.

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	Race Review
8th of 12	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Seth Hill	1:57.8	1:57.80	13.01L	$4.70	166	3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$263	1. Seeking Clarity 2. Lilac Luxury 3. Elektra King	3bk inr,held up badly 400,fair mid
166 Day Spell
1st of 7	26/5/26	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Seth Hill	3:21.10	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ultimate Seisation 2. Coba Charged 3. Melton Enforcer	-
7th of 8	20/5/26	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Seth Hill	3:21.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Carrera Hombre 2. Franco Lomu 3. Double Time	-
3rd of 14	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Seth Hill	1:54.3	1:54.3	0.82L	$5.40	16	4YO Mares MOB. PACE	$60,000	$6,000	1. Dynasty 2. Ultimate Cullect 3. Ultimate Seisation	Gate spd,led,big kick,just nabbd
2nd of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Bob Butt	1:57.4	1:57.4	1.19L	$5.70	15	3YO+ R38 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,108	$2,635	1. Caloriefree 2. Ultimate Seisation 3. Ohoka Cobra	Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,bestd 50
1st of 9	20/11/25	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Seth Hill	2:27.0	1:58.2	2.30L	$4.80	7	3YO+ R39 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$5,500	1. Ultimate Seisation 2. Emma Swan 3. Apatchofgold	Cut breeze,into ld 400,too powerful

Henry Winkler (Fr6) 38742
Trainer: Sam Smolenski (Weedons)
Driver: Samantha Ottley
Prize Money: $46,525
Win / Place: 12% / 30%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Rocknroll Hanover

Dam: Angela's Dream

Dam's Sire: Dream Away(USA)

Owners: M J Smolenski, Mrs C F Smolenski, S F Smolenski, Mrs M J Smolenski

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 4-4-2

Distance

16: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

11: 3-2-1

Track

14: 3-2-1

Season

23: 2-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

Mobile

16: 2-2-2

Standing

17: 2-2-0

All-Weather

20: 3-4-1

Slushy

2: 1-1-0

Grass

13: 1-0-1

Left Handed

33: 4-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 3-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.05

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Landed in a good groove recently. Showed adaptability last week. Top 3/4.

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	Race Review
2nd of 8	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Carter Dalgety	1:57.8	1:57.80	1.60L	$12	7	3YO+ C,G&E R41 to R43 MOB. PACE	$14,880	$2,480	1. Commander Joe 2. Henry Winkler 3. Irish Dream	4bk otr,up,prkd 1100,kept fighting
4th of 10	29/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Samantha Ottley	1:56.6	1:56.60	3.90L	$23	5	4YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE	$17,370	$1,080	1. Mostert 2. Taumutu Lad 3. Beachbreak	3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,sound wd
7th of 13	24/5/26	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Samantha Ottley	2:03.3	2:03.30	7.70L	$9.50	2	R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$20,350	$350	1. Commander Ben 2. Foliejon Star 3. Bryce's Meddle	Ld out,trld 1250,flat top,no pickup
8th of 12	22/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	David Butcher	1:55.8	1:55.80	11.00L	$38	7	3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE	$25,000	$438	1. Seeking Clarity 2. Mostert 3. Scrunch	5bk inr,4bk,battling 400,pluggd
3rd of 11	15/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Samantha Ottley	1:56.7	1:56.70	1.60L	$20	5	3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$18,176	$1,758	1. Captain Cool 2. Biggles 3. Henry Winkler	6th,prkd-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,stout
2nd of 8	10/5/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Samantha Ottley	2:04.2	2:04.20	0.30L	$8.10	4	4YO+ R41 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. PACE	$10,230	$1,705	1. Princess Lisa 2. Henry Winkler 3. Commander Ben	Wd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,cght late

Carrera Hombre (Fr7) 3x2x8
Trainer: Bob Butt (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Bob Butt
Prize Money: $35,658
Win / Place: 18% / 63%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Captain Crunch

Dam: Real Courage

Dam's Sire: Real Desire

Owners: P R Bielby, Miss B J Twomey, Miss K M Twomey, Ms A J Kaire, B Hughes, K J Clark, J Ciurlionis, E W J Ciurlionis, M D Lee, F M Trapski

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-3-2

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

10: 2-3-2

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

11: 2-3-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

2: 0-0

Right Handed

9: 2-5

Favourite

7: 1-2-2

2nd Favourite

1: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Early mistake no help 29 May. Trials form prior was good though. In the mix.

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	Race Review
8th of 9	29/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Bob Butt	2:00.8	2:00.80	8.59L	$2.00	210	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$17,055	$315	1. Joyride(AUS) 2. Foliejon Star 3. Major Happy	Brk,8th,1x1,3wd tn,no threat
210 Day Spell
1st of 8	20/5/26	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Bob Butt	3:21.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Carrera Hombre 2. Franco Lomu 3. Double Time	-
2nd of 4	7/5/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Seth Hill	2:30.80	-	0.11L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tact McLeod 2. Carrera Hombre 3. Amazing Tom	-
2nd of 7	31/10/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Maurice McKendry	2:01.1	2:01.1	0.30L	$2.10	154	3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE	$13,688	$2,325	1. Delightful Chic 2. Carrera Hombre 3. Bettor Reaction	Sped to ld,trld 500,thru,tried hard
154 Day Spell
3rd of 10	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Maurice McKendry	2:00.2	2:00.2	1.71L	$2.70	7	3YO+ Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE	$33,775	$3,325	1. Twista 2. Roy Kent 3. Carrera Hombre	Held ld,set terms,hdd 125,fght hard
4th of 8	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Zachary Butcher	1:58.8	1:58.8	1.30L	$2.50	13	3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE	$18,600	$775	1. Hooray Henry 2. You Little Beauty 3. Twista	Lost ld dig,trld 1850,held up,stout

Mamas Crunch (Fr8) 21461
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Anthony Butt
Prize Money: $18,878
Win / Place: 20% / 30%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Captain Crunch

Dam: Jims Mama

Dam's Sire: Big Jim(USA)

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-1-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

8: 2-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

10: 2-1-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

9: 1-1-0

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 1-0-0

Left Handed

10: 2-1

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 2-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.69

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Back north after working towards winning form down south. Place in this grade.

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	Race Review
1st of 14	1/6/26	Invcargill	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Nikita Burton	2:04.3	1:57.60	0.48L	$3.10	8	3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$11,385	$6,050	1. Mamas Crunch 2. Honeycomb 3. Treasure Chest	Mid-bk otr,angld tn,chargd wd
6th of 11	24/5/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Anthony Butt	1:59.6	1:59.60	5.91L	$4.70	14	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$193	1. Beaudiene Quick Step 2. Dame West 3. Dream Street	Bk otr,peeld 400,ran on,peakd
4th of 8	10/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Tim Williams	1:54.4	1:54.40	4.01L	$9.80	34	with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,230	$660	1. Flying Ace 2. Kotare Rimu 3. Giorgio Denario	1x1,prkd,into ld 800,gathered in
34 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	6/4/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Tim Williams	2:34.2	2:04.0	5.20L	$1.70	12	3YO+, NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$11,580	$6,600	1. Mamas Crunch 2. Harry's Gold 3. Major Miss	Eased,wd rear 1150,prkd,ld 850,easy
2nd of 11	25/3/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Tim Williams	1:56.1	1:56.1	0.82L	$7.00	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE	$11,790	$1,860	1. Eyes Of An Angel 2. Mamas Crunch 3. Asymmetric Return	3-bk mrks to trn,off 250,slick late
7th of 12	11/3/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Tim Williams	1:59.2	1:59.2	4.98L	$6.60	159	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$12,000	$210	1. Jay Jay Denario 2. Rocknroll Ivy 3. Shiver In The Dark	Mid otr,angld trn,handy,peakd
159 Day Spell

Heaven (Fr9) 43191
Trainer: Peter & Mitchell Robertson (Irwell)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $97,314
Win / Place: 8.51% / 29%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Kotare Yedo

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Owners: M J Robertson, D Bruce, Miss M L Gason, P D Newton, S E Hill, A G Mclay, B M Robertson, L Thompson, J M H Booth, M J Moore

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 8-5-15

Distance

35: 3-3-8

Trk/Dst

21: 3-2-6

Track

35: 5-2-10

Season

29: 5-3-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

29: 6-3-3

Standing

65: 2-2-12

All-Weather

75: 6-3-14

Slushy

4: 0-0-0

Grass

19: 2-2-1

Left Handed

94: 8-20

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

6: 2-1-2

2nd Favourite

6: 1-0-3

Best Mile

1:57.26

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 9-7-6

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Racing as well as he ever has. Faces a handy bunch here though. Trifectas.

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	Race Review
1st of 12	29/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:24.3	1:57.20	1.41L	$4.20	7	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$17,000	$9,350	1. Heaven 2. Remission 3. Lous Pinup Girl	Prkd,1x1 1500,off tn,swooped,smart
9th of 13	22/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Blair Orange	1:56.9	1:56.90	7.92L	$7.40	9	3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$25,438	$438	1. Song Of Seas 2. Taumutu Lad 3. Hugo	3bk inr,carted bk 500,tidy on inr
1st of 11	13/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mia Holbrough	2:27.6	1:59.90	0.30L	$2.00	12	Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,860	$4,400	1. Heaven 2. Style Council 3. Lily's A Star	Wd,prkd,into ld 1400,too tenacious
3rd of 9	1/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Robbie Close	1:59.6	1:59.6	2.01L	$6.90	7	3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,055	$1,710	1. Bettor Go Vinnie 2. Route Sixty Six 3. Heaven	Prkd,1x1 2100,prkd tn,fght,grabbd
4th of 10	24/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Close	1:55.9	1:55.9	6.10L	$19	7	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$1,020	1. Forever Miki 2. Mostert 3. Flying Ace	4bk otr,3wd cvr 400,warmd up wd
3rd of 9	17/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	1:58.0	1:58.0	2.01L	$22	7	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,108	$1,318	1. Stumblin In 2. Mostert 3. Heaven, Route Sixty Six	Trld,3bk inr 1100,held up,tidy wd

Major Happy (Sr1) 381x3
Trainer: Philip Vermeulen (Woodend Beach)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $106,413
Win / Place: 9.33% / 46%

6 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

75: 7-12-16

Distance

32: 1-4-3

Trk/Dst

20: 0-4-1

Track

41: 1-10-7

Season

16: 4-3-4

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-2

Mobile

62: 5-10-13

Standing

13: 2-2-3

All-Weather

64: 7-12-14

Slushy

5: 0-0-1

Grass

11: 0-0-2

Left Handed

75: 7-28

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

9: 2-0-4

2nd Favourite

15: 3-1-5

Best Mile

1:55.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Plenty to like about her resuming 3rd off 10m 29 May. Combos must from draw.

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	Race Review
3rd of 9	29/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	John Dunn	2:00.8	2:00.80	4.68L	$36	142	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$17,055	$1,710	1. Joyride(AUS) 2. Foliejon Star 3. Major Happy	4-5th,5bk inr,waitd tn,imprvd mid
142 Day Spell
1st of 9	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Riley Harrison	3:16.3	2:01.4	0.30L	$3.50	6	5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,423	$6,050	1. Major Happy 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Times Are A Changin	7th otr,wd 1650,rpkd,cvr,off,too gd
8th of 11	1/1/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Korbyn Newman	2:01.0	2:01.0	13.01L	$14	20	4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,808	$193	1. Kowhai Star 2. Candy Cane 3. Nothing But You	9th otr,5-bk 800,wd 600,no pick-up
3rd of 8	12/12/25	NZ Metro	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Riley Harrison	2:00.4	2:00.4	4.39L	$2.80	14	4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$15,810	$1,615	1. Flying Bird 2. Lonnekers 3. Major Happy	Soon 3bk otr,3-4wd tn,handy mid
2nd of 11	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Monika Ranger	1:59.8	1:59.8	0.48L	$6.90	8	4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE INV J	$16,703	$2,635	1. Brandi Snapp 2. Major Happy 3. Topaz	Prkd,1x1 2100,3bk 1000,smart,missd
1st of 8	20/11/25	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Riley Harrison	3:18.0	2:02.5	0.19L	$3.40	13	Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,300	$5,500	1. Major Happy 2. Dover Terrace 3. Logan Rock	Rear,wd,prkd,trld 1450,thru,ld,just

Berrettini (Sr2) 7x907
Trainer: John Howe (West Melton)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $62,793
Win / Place: 22% / 33%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Midnight In Paris

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-1-1

Distance

14: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

14: 3-1-1

Track

15: 3-1-1

Season

15: 3-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

15: 3-1-1

Standing

3: 1-0-0

All-Weather

18: 4-1-1

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

18: 4-2

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

2: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Hasn't quite shown his 2025 spring form yet. Back in grade. Upset claims.

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	Race Review
7th of 9	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	1:57.0	1:57.00	12.01L	$63	12	R46 to R60 MOB. PACE	$16,581	$306	1. Trump Card 2. Malakai 3. Radha	3-4-5-4bk inr,4bk tn,no pick-up str
13th of 13	24/5/26	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Robbie Close	2:03.3	2:03.30	94.98L	$41	9	R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$20,350	$350	1. Commander Ben 2. Foliejon Star 3. Bryce's Meddle	Brk start,chkd,tailed off,not in it
9th of 11	15/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Tim Williams	1:56.7	1:56.70	4.31L	$22	145	3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$18,176	$324	1. Captain Cool 2. Biggles 3. Henry Winkler	8th,4-5bk otr,wd rear,sound wd
145 Day Spell
3rd of 3	7/5/26	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	3:26.30	-	12.08L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Seaside Croft 3. Berrettini	-
4th of 6	21/4/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Robbie Close	2:31.50	-	1.43L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Crusher Lou 2. Irish Dream 3. St Paddy	-
7th of 10	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Robbie Close	1:56.6	1:56.6	11.00L	$13	16	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,124	1. Greased Lightnin 2. Our Twinkle 3. Foliejon Star	Gate spd,ld 1300,joind tn,swampd tn

Bettor Belle (Sr3) 37136
Trainer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety (West Melton)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $45,841
Win / Place: 11% / 52%

Driver Flying

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Ideal Belle

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Owners: Charles Joseph Limited, G P Merlo, Chanelle Dickie, S M Higgs, Mrs A Schollum, Ms J M Banks, R T Murdoch, S G Pulley, Bee Buzz Apiaries Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 2-3-4

Distance

10: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

7: 0-2-1

Track

7: 0-2-1

Season

12: 2-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-2

Mobile

17: 2-3-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

17: 2-3-4

Slushy

1: 0-1-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

15: 2-7

Right Handed

2: 0-0

Favourite

3: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

5: 0-2-2

Best Mile

1:55.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

8: 0-2-2

Driver Last 50

50: 11-10-4

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Under urgings on the home bend last week. Gate speed negated by draw. Place.

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	Race Review
6th of 12	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Carter Dalgety	1:57.8	1:57.80	9.18L	$19	12	3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$263	1. Seeking Clarity 2. Lilac Luxury 3. Elektra King	Gate spd,led 1700,hdd 400,pluggd
3rd of 10	24/5/26	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Jonny Cox	1:59.1	1:59.10	1.12L	$10	38	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$1,140	1. B B King 2. Miki's Courage 3. Bettor Belle	9th otr,wd cvr rear,3bk otr,bold wd
38 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	16/4/26	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Zachary Butcher	2:01.8	1:55.2	0.71L	$1.90	6	3YO+ F&M R37 to R43 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$4,400	1. Bettor Belle 2. Shezsofast 3. Dear God	Drppd to trail early,thru,too sharp
7th of 12	10/4/26	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Carter Dalgety	1:53.1	1:53.1	10.00L	$48	8	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$48,750	$1,250	1. Ripples 2. Smackdown 3. Wat Next	Eased,rear otr,bt stragglers in mid
3rd of 11	2/4/26	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Carter Dalgety	1:55.3	1:55.3	1.41L	$4.10	13	3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$14,738	$1,425	1. Lulana 2. Black Beauty 3. Bettor Belle	Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,stout fin
5th of 13	20/3/26	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Carter Dalgety	1:57.5	1:57.5	25.99L	$61	7	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$150,000	$4,500	1. River 2. Queen Lizzy 3. Smackdown	11th otr,5-bk bell,4w cvr,plggd on