Ashburton Race 2

PREMIUM PEAS TROT

Stake: $12,000

NOBILO (2) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 23 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Won't find this any harder and he can go one better without surprising. TIOGA PASS (11) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a fifth at Motukarara on November 24. Expect him to be prominent. SHEILA LAXON (8) last appeared when seventh over 2400m at this track eight months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. CALMBEFORETHESTORM (9) disappointed last time out over 2400m at Mt Harding. Can make amends. Each way value this time.

Distance: 2400m
Class: NON-WINNERS
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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A Reason To Fight (Fr3) 40746
Trainer: Michael Howard (Motukarara)
Driver: Stephen McNally
Prize Money: $16,216
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Jaw D Nancy

Dam's Sire: Angus Hall

Owners: M E Howard

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 0-2-2

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

11: 0-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

5: 0-0-0

Standing

11: 0-2-2

All-Weather

13: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 17 m by Kashanova (2:36.20) in 3yo+ on May 4 at $32. Before that, 4th (Fr12) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 18 m by Lottie's Moment (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on April 13 at $28.70. Can do much better.

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 12	4/5/25	Rangiora	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Stephen McNally	2:05.6	2:05.6	17.2m	$30	21	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,500	$219	1. Kashanova 2. Billy Kimber 3. What The Dragon
4th of 15	13/4/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr12	Stephen McNally	2:11.2	2:11.2	18.3m	$29	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$13,156	$750	1. Lottie's Moment 2. Macho Man 3. Just Easy
7th of 10	4/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Stephen McNally	2:02.5	2:02.5	56.5m	$24	19	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	$15,440	$280	1. Tyrons Strapping Lad 2. Paramount Picture 3. Lottie's Moment
12th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Stephen McNally	2:09.1	2:09.1	255.5m	$5.20	2	NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT	$12,000	$210	1. Dragonhill 2. Aldebaran Redwood 3. Macho Man
4th of 6	14/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Stephen McNally	2:03.5	2:03.5	40.4m	$8.90	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	$14,320	$960	1. Dynasty 2. Navy Hill 3. Macho Man
4th of 8	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Stephen McNally	2:03.2	2:03.2	17.8m	$13	12	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	$14,880	$960	1. Loveyou To Da Skye 2. Waterloo Station 3. Navy Hill

Trouble Pat (Fr4) lxp74
Trainer: Michael Heenan (Methven)
Driver: Michael Heenan
Prize Money: $1,539
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Superfast Stuart

Dam: Cheeky Pat

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Standing

6: 0-0-0

All-Weather

4: 0-0-0

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Big Al (3:38.60) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $42.20. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2600m at Rangiora, well beaten by Paddy McDaddy (3:22.60) in 3yo+ on April 27 at $91. This looks a far sterner test.

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
4th of 7	30/4/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Heenan	2:15.2	2:15.2	8.6m	$38	3	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT	$7,300	$480	1. Big Al 2. Kamilla 3. Stuarts Buller Boy
7th of 10	27/4/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Heenan	2:05.3	2:05.3	193.7m	$52	6	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,063	$219	1. Paddy McDaddy 2. Nobilo 3. Majic N The Port
- of 10	21/4/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	John Morrison	2:08.5	2:08.5	267.3m	$30	131	MR40 to MR47 TROT	$11,580	$210	1. Madam Patsy 2. B K Mumma Jamie 3. Ma Belle Amie
131 Day Spell
- of 9	11/12/24	Oamaru	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Michael Heenan	2:22.6	2:22.6	267.3m	$68	11	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$11,370	$210	1. Niamh 2. Monaro Meg 3. Sharma Trouble
10th of 14	30/11/24	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	Michael Heenan	2:10.2	2:10.2	26.9m	$111	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$11,903	$201	1. Kiss Me Kate 2. Tessamae 3. Nellie Doyle
7th of 11	23/11/24	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Heenan	2:12.8	2:12.8	48.4m	$42	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,281	$219	1. Valyrian 2. Spanish Princess 3. A Reason To Fight

Superfast Lady (Fr6) 0
Trainer: Michael Heenan (Methven)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $193
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Superfast Stuart

Dam: Who's That Lady

Dam's Sire: Continentalman

Owners: Mrs K A Forbes, A W Soal, Miss M L Forbes

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Standing

1: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

Pacifier ON, Blinds OFF [Fixed Deafeners, Pacifier]

Comments

Four-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut 11th (Fr6) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 40 m by Whispering Majestic (2:54.70) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $26.80. Facing a difficult assignment.

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 7	5/5/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Kimberly Butt	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bonjour Paris 2. 3.
11th of 13	2/4/25	Timaru	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Jim Curtin	2:13.8	2:13.8	40.4m	$60	-	NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT	$11,193	$193	1. Whispering Majestic 2. What The Dragon 3. Madam Patsy
8th of 9	1/3/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	Michael Heenan	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lottie's Moment 2. 3.
2nd of 4	26/2/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Michael Heenan	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Zhutee 2. Superfast Lady 3.
4th of 4	21/11/23	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Leo O'Reilly	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Whatever It Takes 2. 3.

KD Grins (Fr7) 0928
Trainer: John Howe (West Melton)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $2,490
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Imperial Count

Dam: KD Spirit

Dam's Sire: Sam Bourbon

Owners: Phoebe Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-1-0

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Standing

4: 0-1-0

All-Weather

4: 0-0-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 23 m by Kashanova (2:36.20) in 3yo+ on May 4 at $19.40. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2000m at Addington beaten 6 m by Regal Spirit (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $16.70. Solid top-three prospects.

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
8th of 12	4/5/25	Rangiora	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Holmes	2:05.6	2:05.6	23.1m	$10	13	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,500	$219	1. Kashanova 2. Billy Kimber 3. What The Dragon
2nd of 8	21/4/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:07.8	2:07.8	5.9m	$26	15	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT	$11,160	$1,860	1. Regal Spirit 2. KD Grins 3. Mass Disruption
9th of 9	6/4/25	Cheviot	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	2:09.6	2:09.6	23.4m	$18	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$11,844	$219	1. Aldebaran Redwood 2. Just Easy 3. Macho Man
11th of 11	30/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Robbie Holmes	2:06.3	2:06.3	242.1m	$16	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$10,808	$193	1. Love You Wilma 2. Billy Kimber 3. Macho Man
3rd of 6	20/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Love You Wilma 2. 3. KD Grins
2nd of 5	13/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Nobilo 2. KD Grins 3.

Sheila Laxon (FrU1) 9507x
Trainer: Brent & Tim White (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: Kimberly Butt
Prize Money: $4,830
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Muscle Mass

Dam: Ethereal

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: N D Pierce, C P Hindson, D P Woodford, J B Harper, P G Chalmers, A Allred

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-2-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

1: 0-1-0

Standing

5: 0-1-0

All-Weather

6: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Resuming after eight months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Cyclone Zion W at this track over 2400m in a 3yo+ on September 1 at $15.10. Can open the campaign with a win.

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
1st of 5	5/5/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Kimberly Butt	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sheila Laxon 2. Ross's Wishes 3.
4th of 8	17/4/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Kimberly Butt	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Kashanova 2. 3.
6th of 6	5/4/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Gerard O'Reilly	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bonjour Paris 2. 3.
7th of 9	1/9/24	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Kimberly Butt	2:04.8	2:04.8	96.8m	$12	21	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT	$10,423	$193	1. Cyclone Zion W 2. Our Evie Rae 3. Wypout
10th of 13	11/8/24	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Gerard O'Reilly	2:05.4	2:05.4	20.2m	$4.00	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$11,193	$193	1. Megaband 2. Penelope Hall 3. Clovelly Hill
5th of 12	2/8/24	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Gerard O'Reilly	2:06.9	2:06.9	25.3m	$13	75	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 TROT	$15,000	$263	1. Tactical Bid 2. Major Cyclone 3. Muscle Dash
75 Day Spell

Calmbeforethestorm (FrU2) 90
Trainer: Terry McMillan (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Prize Money: $411
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Begin

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Mrs P L Gaugler, T M Mcmillan

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Standing

2: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 15th (Fr7) over 2400m at Mt Harding well beaten by Lottie's Moment (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on April 13 at $33.20. The start before 9th (Fr9) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 19 m by Whispering Majestic (2:54.70) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $10.40. Certainly worth another chance.

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
2nd of 7	5/5/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Gerard O'Reilly	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bonjour Paris 2. Calmbeforethestorm 3.
1st of 7	22/4/25	M Cant TOA	2400m	Standing		-	Gerard O'Reilly	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Calmbeforethestorm 2. Majic N The Port 3.
15th of 15	13/4/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Gerard O'Reilly	2:11.2	2:11.2	290.5m	$25	11	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$13,156	$219	1. Lottie's Moment 2. Macho Man 3. Just Easy
9th of 13	2/4/25	Timaru	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	Gerard O'Reilly	2:13.8	2:13.8	19.6m	$7.60	-	NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT	$11,193	$193	1. Whispering Majestic 2. What The Dragon 3. Madam Patsy
1st of 3	1/3/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	John Morrison	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Calmbeforethestorm 2. Golden Solitaire 3.

Bullet (FrU3) 85
Trainer: John Versteeg (Irwell)
Driver: John Versteeg
Prize Money: $499
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Superfast Stuart

Dam: Marinated Muscle

Dam's Sire: Muscle Mass

Owners: J P Versteeg, Miss B R Hill

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

1: 0-0-0

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds, Half Hopples ]

Comments

Last start 5th (FrU3) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 50 m by Paddy McDaddy (3:22.60) in 3yo+ on April 27 at $99.70. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 75 m by Tyrons Strapping Lad (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $57.30. Not keen.

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
4th of 7	5/5/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	John Versteeg	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bonjour Paris 2. 3.
5th of 10	27/4/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	John Versteeg	2:05.3	2:05.3	51.1m	$36	23	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,063	$219	1. Paddy McDaddy 2. Nobilo 3. Majic N The Port
8th of 10	4/4/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Versteeg	2:02.5	2:02.5	75.3m	$60	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	$15,440	$280	1. Tyrons Strapping Lad 2. Paramount Picture 3. Lottie's Moment
7th of 7	25/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	John Versteeg	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Regal Spirit 2. 3.
6th of 6	20/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	John Versteeg	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Love You Wilma 2. 3.
2nd of 5	7/5/24	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile		-	John Versteeg	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Massive Merc 2. Bullet 3.

Tioga Pass (FrU4) x755x
Trainer: Ryan Hayter (Little River)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $2,141
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Angus Hall

Dam: Glenferrie Jade

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: Miss P J Pattullo

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 0-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Standing

9: 0-0-0

All-Weather

6: 0-0-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

Blinds OFF [Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

First up. At the last run he 5th (FrU2) over 2170m at Motukarara was 9th-21.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Night Life (2:56.20) in 4yo+ on November 24 at $3.80. One of the primary contenders.

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 11	24/11/24	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Blair Orange	2:10.6	2:10.6	16.4m	$3.40	10	NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT	$11,299	$201	1. Night Life 2. Kiss Me Kate 3. Gold Nugget
5th of 16	14/11/24	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Blair Orange	2:06.5	2:06.5	12.1m	$9.90	53	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$18,190	$298	1. Five Monkeys 2. Almighty 3. A Reason To Fight
53 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	6/11/24	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	Blair Orange	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tioga Pass 2. Valyrian 3.
7th of 14	22/9/24	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Blair Orange	2:11.1	2:11.1	53.8m	$12	603	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$12,420	$210	1. Rock Lobster 2. Schoemaker 3. Solemn Son
603 Day Spell
1st of 5	4/9/24	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Tim Williams	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tioga Pass 2. Valyrian 3.
6th of 8	5/6/24	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Amber Lethaby	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Clovelly Hill 2. 3.