Betcha - Form Guide

Hes Santas Excuse (Fr1) 99664
Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $80,588
Win / Place: 4.20% / 24%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Net Ten EOM

Dam: Whats Your Excuse

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: W A Frost

Rating

Stats

Career

119: 5-13-11

Distance

60: 2-6-4

Trk/Dst

29: 1-5-3

Track

38: 1-6-4

Season

29: 0-1-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

113: 5-13-11

Standing

6: 0-0-0

All-Weather

75: 3-9-5

Slushy

4: 0-0-2

Grass

44: 2-4-6

Left Handed

119: 5-24

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 0-2-3

2nd Favourite

10: 1-0-1

Best Mile

1:57.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

10: 1-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-5-4

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Plenty to like about last 3 outings & gets the ace to use. Not out of this.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 13	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Close	2:01.9	2:01.90	1.41L	$19	14	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$600	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis 3. Art Jordan	Across to trail,thru lane,stout fin
6th of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	John Dunn	1:58.9	1:58.90	2.79L	$12	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Santanna Mach 2. Harry Belafonte 3. Lord Mudrick	6th pegs,3-bk bell,off,stout in mid
6th of 11	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Williamson	1:59.9	1:59.90	2.60L	$13	9	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Midnight Sophia 2. Captain Publisher 3. Fear Gogh	Wd,3-bk inr 1700,off 300,bttld well
9th of 9	29/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Sam Thornley	1:58.0	1:58.00	12.01L	$56	14	3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,108	$298	1. Route Sixty Six 2. Wishing For U 3. Major Performer	Up,prkd,4th,4bk inr,no threat inr
9th of 14	15/5/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Williamson	2:00.0	2:00.00	11.00L	$83	5	5YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE	$41,400	$700	1. Betterwithbling 2. Lasa 3. Always Bee Gee	Soon prkd,no cvr,urgd 500,wiltd
13th of 13	10/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Robbie Close	1:56.4	1:56.40	13.01L	$10	4	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Interrorgator 2. Buddy Reign 3. Lord Mudrick, Betterwithbling	Wd,prkd,lost ld dig,beaten 600m out

Troubleshooter (Fr2) 689x0
Trainer: Michael Heenan (Methven)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $53,169
Win / Place: 7.14% / 30%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sunshine Beach

Dam: Supreme Harmony

Dam's Sire: Real Desire

Owners: Horsepitality Ltd, P M J Wilkins, D G Trist, K Mcsweeney, Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 3-5-5

Distance

15: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

10: 0-0-1

Track

15: 1-0-1

Season

21: 1-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

31: 2-3-3

Standing

11: 1-2-2

All-Weather

22: 2-0-1

Slushy

4: 1-0-0

Grass

20: 1-5-4

Left Handed

42: 3-10

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 1-1-1

2nd Favourite

5: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:57.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-12-6

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON [Fixed Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

In need of the resuming run 21 Jun. Big upgrade in draw. Adds to the puzzle.

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
10th of 12	21/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Sarah O'Reilly	1:58.3	1:58.30	6.21L	$18	105	3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$12,500	$219	1. Classie Linc 2. Lous Pinup Girl 3. Scarlett's Legacy	Eased,rear to trn,passed slows mrks
105 Day Spell
4th of 5	9/6/26	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile		-	Michael Heenan	3:07.30	-	2.70L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. C C Arden 2. Choco Lou 3. Whyamihere	-
9th of 9	8/3/26	Reefton	2450m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Sarah O'Reilly	2:02.6	2:02.6	30.00L	$23	2	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE INV.D	$10,896	$201	1. Captain Cool 2. Logan Rock 3. Art Jordan	6-7th,3bk otr,4bk,rear tn & brk
8th of 9	6/3/26	Westport	2600m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Sarah O'Reilly	2:03.4	2:03.4	3.31L	$8.50	19	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE INV.D	$10,896	$201	1. Prosperity 2. Normie Stead 3. Art Jordan	Soon trld,waited tn,short bid inr
6th of 12	15/2/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Gerard O'Reilly	2:03.1	2:03.1	1.60L	$4.60	7	3YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Normie Stead 2. Times Like These 3. Shadow Creek	Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly
8th of 9	8/2/26	Hororata	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Gerard O'Reilly	2:08.9	2:08.9	7.92L	$3.70	40	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,423	$193	1. Franco Humbie 2. Kushite Warrior 3. Woodlea Diamond	8th otr,5-bk 1200,wdst top,no punch
40 Day Freshen-Up

Fear Gogh (Fr3) 88396
Trainer: Peter & Mitchell Robertson (Irwell)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $37,594
Win / Place: 1.79% / 23%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Fear Flying

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Mrs M A Robertson, P J Robertson

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 1-9-3

Distance

41: 1-8-3

Trk/Dst

26: 0-6-2

Track

27: 0-7-2

Season

25: 1-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

56: 1-9-3

Standing

0: 0-0-1

All-Weather

53: 1-9-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Left Handed

56: 1-12

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 0-4-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-5-10

Gear Changes

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

Comments

Mixed efforts since her 07 Jun 3rd here. Draw provides options. Top 3/4.

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
6th of 12	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Dunn	1:58.8	1:58.80	1.90L	$27	14	4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Woodlea Diamond 2. Ar Gee Rulz 3. Touch N Go	Wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 600,stout effort
9th of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Matthew Williamson	1:59.6	1:59.60	5.20L	$14	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Bronski 2. Art Jordan 3. Touch N Go	Eased,rear inr,4bk,off,held up,fair
3rd of 11	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	1:59.9	1:59.90	0.48L	$6.80	21	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$950	1. Midnight Sophia 2. Captain Publisher 3. Fear Gogh	4th,left prkd 1700,tough bid,denied
8th of 10	17/5/26	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Sam Thornley	2:02.4	2:02.40	3.38L	$51	7	5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Verducci 2. Art Jordan 3. Courage Reactor	Wd,4-bk otr,wd 700,4w,loomed,outfin
8th of 13	10/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Sam Thornley	1:56.4	1:56.40	6.10L	$29	25	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Interrorgator 2. Buddy Reign 3. Lord Mudrick, Betterwithbling	Soft trip mrks,off top,whacked away
7th of 8	28/4/26	M Cant TOA	2400m	Mobile		-	Blair Orange	3:00.50	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Irish Dream 2. Flying For Me 3. Carrera Bandido	-

Art Jordan (Fr4) 05263
Trainer: Alan Russell (West Melton)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $43,548
Win / Place: 1.82% / 30%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Shimmy Shoes

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: A G Russell, Mrs M Russell

100

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 1-5-11

Distance

30: 0-1-7

Trk/Dst

18: 0-1-4

Track

22: 0-1-5

Season

33: 1-4-7

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

42: 1-2-9

Standing

13: 0-3-2

All-Weather

35: 0-2-5

Slushy

4: 0-0-2

Grass

20: 1-3-6

Left Handed

55: 1-16

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 0-1-1

2nd Favourite

5: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:09.42

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

12: 1-2-2

Driver Last 50

50: 5-7-8

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Sharp 3rd on Sunday after tough trip 21 Jun. Drawn to play a key role.

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
3rd of 13	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Carter Dalgety	2:01.9	2:01.90	1.30L	$24	7	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$950	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis 3. Art Jordan	Wd cvr,up prkd,3-bk,blkd,strong mid
6th of 13	21/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Carter Dalgety	1:59.4	1:59.40	6.28L	$7.70	7	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Lord Mudrick 3. Goorambat Art	Cght wd,up prkd 1300,outfinished
2nd of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Carter Dalgety	1:59.6	1:59.60	0.59L	$3.80	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$1,550	1. Bronski 2. Art Jordan 3. Touch N Go	Straight to ld,dictated,nailed late
5th of 11	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Carter Dalgety	1:59.9	1:59.90	1.90L	$5.90	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Midnight Sophia 2. Captain Publisher 3. Fear Gogh	9th inr,5-bk 1700,off,tidy mid,blkd
12th of 13	31/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr16	Terry Chmiel	1:58.0	1:58.00	6.51L	$25	7	4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,719	$219	1. Okiwi Bay 2. La Concha 3. Franco Elvis	Eased,wd rear 500,wdr tn,plggd away
11th of 14	24/5/26	Timaru	2050m	Standing	All Weather	Fr10	Ricky May	2:02.9	2:02.90	16.99L	$19	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Normie Stead 2. Rena 3. Auntie Deb	Chkd & brk start,never a live hope

Motor Mouth (Fr5) 20709
Trainer: Joseph Gray (West Melton)
Driver: Mia Holbrough (J)
Prize Money: $131,109
Win / Place: 7.64% / 29%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Blah Blah Blah

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: J M Gray, D O'Neill

Rating

Stats

Career

144: 11-17-14

Distance

73: 5-12-5

Trk/Dst

37: 1-8-4

Track

51: 2-10-5

Season

33: 1-5-1

1st Up

9: 0-1-1

2nd Up

9: 1-0-1

3rd Up

7: 0-1-0

Mobile

123: 9-15-12

Standing

21: 2-2-2

All-Weather

83: 4-11-10

Slushy

12: 0-3-1

Grass

61: 7-6-4

Left Handed

144: 11-31

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

10: 2-2-2

Best Mile

1:56.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-7-4

Gear Changes

Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Hasn't rounded out his races well since Timaru 2nd. First4s with improvement.

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
9th of 13	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Mia Holbrough	2:01.9	2:01.90	4.20L	$31	7	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis 3. Art Jordan	10th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bttld on
10th of 13	21/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Sam Thornley	1:59.4	1:59.40	10.00L	$22	7	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Lord Mudrick 3. Goorambat Art	8th otr,3-bk 1300,held up,no pickup
7th of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Sam Thornley	1:58.9	1:58.90	3.72L	$12	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Santanna Mach 2. Harry Belafonte 3. Lord Mudrick	Wd,made ld 1800,hdd 150,no answer
11th of 11	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robbie Close	1:59.9	1:59.90	7.81L	$7.00	14	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Midnight Sophia 2. Captain Publisher 3. Fear Gogh	Eased,wd rear 700,made no headway
2nd of 10	24/5/26	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Ross Cameron	1:59.3	1:59.30	6.80L	$20	7	3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,615	$1,705	1. Franco Chaplin 2. Motor Mouth 3. Okiwi Bay	6th otr,4-bk,3-bk,wd cvr top,ran on
5th of 10	17/5/26	Rangiora	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Robbie Close	2:02.4	2:02.40	1.78L	$10	11	5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Verducci 2. Art Jordan 3. Courage Reactor	3 & 4-bk inr,carted,rear,stout wdst

Lily's A Star (Fr6) 05329
Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: $64,041
Win / Place: 8.11% / 22%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Highview Tommy

Dam: Stylish Babe

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Owners: J B Mcdermott, Mrs C N Mcdermott

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 6-3-8

Distance

52: 4-2-5

Trk/Dst

33: 3-2-4

Track

35: 4-2-4

Season

34: 3-3-4

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

70: 6-3-8

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

64: 5-3-7

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

10: 1-0-1

Left Handed

74: 6-11

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

3: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

18: 0-0-2

Driver Last 50

50: 5-9-5

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Don't ignore her handy late dash on Sunday. Better spot behind the gate. EW.

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
9th of 12	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sarah O'Reilly	1:58.8	1:58.80	4.01L	$6.60	7	4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Woodlea Diamond 2. Ar Gee Rulz 3. Touch N Go	Eased,wd cvr rear,wdr top,tidy fin
2nd of 9	21/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Blair Wilmott	2:00.4	2:00.40	0.30L	$10	7	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,475	$1,550	1. Quinn 2. Lily's A Star 3. Putere Boy	1x1,3-bk 1300,wd 350,closed boldly
3rd of 11	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Sarah O'Reilly	1:57.7	1:57.70	3.90L	$12	7	R36 to R42 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,825	$950	1. Share A Dream 2. Star On The Rocks 3. Lily's A Star	7th otr,5-bk 1000,wd cvr 450,stout
5th of 8	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Wilmott	1:59.8	1:59.80	1.00L	$19	7	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$175	1. Putere Boy 2. Foliejon Star 3. Kowhai Nugget	4th,1x1,trld 600,thru,strong effort
13th of 14	31/5/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Close	1:53.8	1:53.80	10.00L	$22	9	4YO+ R38 to R40, R41 to R43 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Cracker Opie 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Donttelltheboys	4th,1x1,3-bk 950,failed to quicken
5th of 13	22/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Sheree Tomlinson	1:56.9	1:56.90	5.09L	$40	9	3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$25,438	$438	1. Song Of Seas 2. Taumutu Lad 3. Hugo	6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard mid

Touch N Go (Fr7) 50x33
Trainer: Brian Zampese (West Melton)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $28,838
Win / Place: 2.22% / 24%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Kabet

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: P J P Fitzgerald

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 1-2-8

Distance

31: 1-1-4

Trk/Dst

21: 1-1-4

Track

24: 1-1-4

Season

9: 0-0-3

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Mobile

45: 1-2-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

41: 1-2-8

Slushy

3: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-0-0

Left Handed

45: 1-10

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 0-0-1

2nd Favourite

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.64

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-2

Driver Last 50

50: 2-2-10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Just missed in a blanket finish on Sunday. Returned in fine fettle. Danger.

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
3rd of 12	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Morrison	1:58.8	1:58.80	0.11L	$13	14	4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$950	1. Woodlea Diamond 2. Ar Gee Rulz 3. Touch N Go	3rd pegs,3-bk,off,prkd 500,game bid
3rd of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	John Morrison	1:59.6	1:59.60	0.71L	$28	142	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$950	1. Bronski 2. Art Jordan 3. Touch N Go	7th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr tn,bold bid
142 Day Spell
7th of 9	3/6/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Brian Zampese	2:32.70	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. I'm Rockin 2. Moonlite Cc 3. Didjashoutthebar	-
11th of 12	23/1/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	1:59.1	1:59.1	14.01L	$53	10	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$263	1. Lily's A Star 2. Jukebox Gypsy 3. Gem N Em	1x1-4bk otr,3wd 800,gone 400
5th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	1:55.2	1:55.2	7.58L	$28	12	4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Jazzys Upstart 2. Scotlynn Crunch 3. Gem N Em	Trld,3-bk 1050,keen,off,sound mid
11th of 14	1/1/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Dunn	1:59.5	1:59.5	14.01L	$19	18	R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Here Comes Marty 2. Courage Reactor 3. Jukebox Gypsy	10th otr,wd 700,wd cvr,held up,wknd

Miracle Memphis (Fr8) 89742
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $17,274
Win / Place: 5.88% / 29%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Memphis Melody

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, W E Higgs

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-4-0

Distance

13: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 0-1-0

Track

9: 0-1-0

Season

7: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

15: 0-3-0

Standing

2: 1-1-0

All-Weather

14: 0-3-0

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 1-1-0

Left Handed

17: 1-4

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

3: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:06.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

12: 1-3-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-3-3

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Raced much better than his price on Sunday. Sticky alleys. Combos claims.

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
2nd of 13	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Olivia Thornley	2:01.9	2:01.90	1.19L	$34	14	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$1,550	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis 3. Art Jordan	Eased,11th otr,wd cvr 750,wdr,stern
4th of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Wilson House	1:59.6	1:59.60	1.00L	$9.30	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$600	1. Bronski 2. Art Jordan 3. Touch N Go	Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim
7th of 12	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Olivia Thornley	2:00.5	2:00.50	3.20L	$4.80	14	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Off The Edge 2. Louis 3. Cheeky Red	7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr,bttld away
9th of 13	24/5/26	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wilson House	1:59.7	1:59.70	3.09L	$31	11	3YO+ R36 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Shards Lyric 2. Carrera Bandido 3. Salute	7th otr,4-bk 1300,off,held up,tidy
8th of 9	13/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael House	2:00.9	2:00.90	4.39L	$16	206	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,580	$140	1. Topaz 2. Loveyourmother 3. Mouton Cadet	Wd,up prkd 1700,fght well to line
206 Day Spell
6th of 6	21/4/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Robbie Holmes	2:31.50	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Crusher Lou 2. Irish Dream 3. St Paddy	-

Whyamihere (Fr9) 95885
Trainer: Bruce Hutton (Greendale)
Driver: Jim Curtin
Prize Money: $28,144
Win / Place: 9.09% / 22%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Whyamibettor

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: J R Durston, Mrs K Durston

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-2-1

Distance

15: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

12: 1-0-1

Track

14: 1-0-1

Season

16: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

22: 2-2-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

18: 2-2-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-0-0

Left Handed

22: 2-3

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 2-0-0

2nd Favourite

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:00.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

18: 2-2-1

Driver Last 50

50: 1-4-9

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Shrugged off wide draw for nice 5th in better grade last Friday. Don't ignore.

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
5th of 11	26/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Jim Curtin	1:57.9	1:57.90	5.61L	$82	5	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$15,720	$280	1. Franco Lomu 2. Taumutu Lad 3. St Paddy	Eased,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,useful wd
8th of 13	21/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jim Curtin	1:59.4	1:59.40	8.10L	$14	65	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Lord Mudrick 3. Goorambat Art	Wd bk of mid,posted,whacked away
65 Day Spell
1st of 3	16/6/26	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Bruce Hutton	3:11.00	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Whyamihere 2. Choco Lou 3. King Arthur	-
3rd of 5	9/6/26	Ashburton	2400m	Mobile		-	Ricky May	3:07.30	-	1.95L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. C C Arden 2. Choco Lou 3. Whyamihere	-
8th of 9	17/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Colin DeFilippi	1:58.0	1:58.0	13.01L	$39	9	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,108	$298	1. Stumblin In 2. Mostert 3. Heaven, Route Sixty Six	Eased,5-4bk otr,well bk tn,battld
5th of 10	8/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jim Curtin	1:59.7	1:59.7	4.01L	$5.20	19	Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,720	$140	1. Kotare Kelso 2. Monkee Major 3. Fusion Reactor	5th otr,1x1 600,3-bk,solid thru mid

Harry Belafonte (Sr1) 00626
Trainer: Stephen McNally (Motukarara)
Driver: Stephen McNally
Prize Money: $36,319
Win / Place: 3.57% / 19%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Macy Belle

Dam's Sire: Riverboat King

Owners: S R Mcnally, R G Mcnally, C J Coll

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 2-4-5

Distance

39: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

13: 1-3-1

Track

16: 1-3-2

Season

11: 0-3-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

52: 2-4-5

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

27: 1-4-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

29: 1-0-3

Left Handed

56: 2-9

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

4: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

5: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:01.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 0-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 0-5-2

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Grabbed late on Sunday. Moves off unruly, but into awkward spot. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
6th of 13	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	1	Stephen McNally	2:01.9	2:01.90	2.42L	$7.20	14	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis 3. Art Jordan	Eased,wd cvr rear,prkd 950,ld,cght
2nd of 10	14/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	1	Stephen McNally	1:58.9	1:58.90	0.89L	$5.30	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$1,550	1. Santanna Mach 2. Harry Belafonte 3. Lord Mudrick	Eased,5-bk otr,wd cvr 400,bold wdst
6th of 12	7/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	1	Stephen McNally	2:00.5	2:00.50	2.19L	$27	60	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Off The Edge 2. Louis 3. Cheeky Red	10th otr,held up top,angled,late wd
60 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	12/5/26	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Stephen McNally	3:08.10	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Bettor Off 3. Brandi Snapp	-
11th of 11	8/4/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tim Williams	1:59.5	1:59.5	60.00L	$3.30	24	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Heaven Forbid 2. Radioactive Jaffa 3. Cheeky Red	Blew the score-up,never a factor
12th of 13	15/3/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr12	Tim Williams	2:03.0	2:03.0	55.99L	$11	128	4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Logan Rock 2. Radioactive Jaffa 3. Franco Tim	Brk at dispatch,tailed off,no hope
128 Day Spell

Zeus (Sr2) 00845
Trainer: Brett Thomas (Ladbrooks)
Driver: Brett Thomas
Prize Money: $8,599
Win / Place: 12% / 12%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: A Chance To Dream

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: B M Thomas, Ms J Lang, D Lang

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-0-0

Distance

7: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

8: 1-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

3: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

5: 1-0-0

Left Handed

8: 1-0

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:06.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 1-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-3-2

Gear Changes

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

Comments

Decent gap between races was no concern last Sunday. Look for him late here.

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
5th of 12	28/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Brett Thomas	1:58.8	1:58.80	1.12L	$35	83	4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE	$10,000	$175	1. Woodlea Diamond 2. Ar Gee Rulz 3. Touch N Go	9th inr,5-bk,off,1x1,stout fin mrks
83 Day Spell
2nd of 6	24/6/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Brett Thomas	2:28.50	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Transonic 2. Zeus 3. Blaze Craze	-
4th of 13	6/4/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Brett Thomas	2:04.0	2:04.0	1.41L	$30	10	3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,193	$660	1. Franco Tim 2. Magical Max 3. Happy Harriet	Wd,eased,wd 500,wdst top,useful fin
8th of 10	27/3/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brett Thomas	1:56.6	1:56.6	11.00L	$94	26	3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Mystery Creek 2. Stumpy Blackler 3. Cinderella Franco	3bk inr,waited,offered little inr
11th of 14	1/3/26	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Brett Thomas	2:03.1	2:03.1	12.01L	$37	14	4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Summer Rose 2. Jay R Tolkien 3. Katys Shadow	10th otr,6-bk 1400,wd top,no pickup
11th of 12	15/2/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Brett Thomas	2:03.5	2:03.5	4.98L	$15	77	3YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$11,000	$193	1. Super Fund 2. Magical Max 3. Always Bee Gee	Eased,wd cvr rear 700,beat slws wdr
77 Day Spell

Artful Bromac (Sr3) 0x605
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $32,403
Win / Place: 5.88% / 17%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Cindy Bromac

Dam's Sire: Somebeachsomewhere

Owners: J S T Dellaca, K K Christensen, G J Bobsien

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-2-0

Distance

12: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-0

Track

10: 1-1-0

Season

7: 0-2-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

16: 1-1-0

Standing

1: 0-1-0

All-Weather

17: 1-2-0

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

17: 1-2

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

3: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 9-6-4

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Useful in two of three runs back. Draw downgrade though. Trifectas claims.

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
5th of 10	5/6/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wilson House	1:56.7	1:56.70	6.62L	$27	14	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$14,475	$263	1. Seaside Brucie 2. B B Crunch 3. Taumutu Lad	8th,5bk otr,3-4wd rear 450,handy
11th of 13	22/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wilson House	1:56.9	1:56.90	10.00L	$5.00	14	3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$25,438	$438	1. Song Of Seas 2. Taumutu Lad 3. Hugo	3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 500,wiltd tn
6th of 8	8/5/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wilson House	1:58.9	1:58.90	4.91L	$11	176	3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE	$15,810	$298	1. Franco Lennon 2. Irish Dream 3. Song Of Seas	3rd,3-4bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd
176 Day Spell
10th of 13	13/11/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Samantha Ottley	1:56.6	1:56.6	6.69L	$2.70	27	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$17,298	$298	1. Justyouwait 2. Ohoka Cobra 3. Okiwi Bay	3-bk mrks,held up,plggd away in gap
6th of 11	17/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wilson House	1:57.0	1:57.0	3.72L	$55	9	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$50,000	$1,250	1. Greased Lightnin 2. Midnight Miki 3. Spirit Downunder	Trld the trip,waited,whackd away
2nd of 10	8/10/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Wilson House	2:02.8	2:02.8	2.19L	$1.70	10	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$7,720	$1,240	1. Kowhai Star 2. Artful Bromac 3. Seaside Pond	5bk otr,3wd,postd,prkd 550,fght,hdd