Ashburton Race 1

MOLLOY CONTRACTING 2YO MOBILE TROT

Stake: $15,000

Distance: 1700m
Class: 2YO MOB
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Matthew Cross Selects: 4. Chocta, 3. Dornish Hill, 7. Delphyne, 1. Kings Choice, 2. Circus Maximus

Kings Choice (Fr1) 3x7
Trainer: Phil Williamson (Oamaru)
Driver: Nathan Williamson
Prize Money: $1,600
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Liberty City

Dam's Sire: The Pres

Owners: P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

2: 0-0-1

All-Weather

2: 0-0-1

Left Handed

2: 0-1

Best Mile

Gear Changes

Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Disappointed when well supported last time. Give another chance from #1.

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
7th of 9	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Ricky May	2:03.5	2:03.5	15.99L	$4.10	124	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$9,475	$175	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Dornish Hill
124 Day Spell
2nd of 5	4/10/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Kaleb Bublitz	2:42.90	-	0.11L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Becky's Girl 2. Kings Choice 3. Classic Skye
3rd of 5	13/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Nathan Williamson	2:06.3	2:06.3	1.49L	$5.40	-	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$13,163	$1,425	1. Becky's Girl 2. Katelin 3. Kings Choice
2nd of 5	10/6/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Kaleb Bublitz	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Becky's Girl 2. Kings Choice 3.
4th of 5	27/5/25	M Cant TOA	1700m	Mobile		-	Ricky May	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Whats N The Port 2. 3.
3rd of 4	20/5/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Kaleb Bublitz	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Becky's Girl 2. 3. Kings Choice

Circus Maximus (Fr2)
Trainer: Ross Houghton (Swannanoa)
Driver: Ross Houghton
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Royal Aspirations

Dam: Phoebe Revival

Dam's Sire: Wrestle

Owners: G R Pullen, Ms S J Pountley, Miss H Whittle, D Peters, Mrs N Conquer, J Conquer

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Half brother to El Conqueror. Easily won messy June trial. Market your guide.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 3	25/6/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Ross Houghton	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Circus Maximus 2. Learning To Fly 3.
4th of 5	6/3/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Ross Houghton	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Living On A Prayer 2. 3.

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Start

Surface

Barrier

Driver

Race Time

Mile Rate

Margin

Days

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 3

25/6/25

N Cnty TOA

2000m

Mobile

Ross Houghton

$0.00

Trial

1. Circus Maximus

2. Learning To Fly

4th of 5

6/3/25

N Cnty TOA

2000m

Mobile

Ross Houghton

$0.00

Trial

1. Living On A Prayer

Dornish Hill (Fr3) 3
Trainer: Ken Barron (West Melton)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $950
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Tyene

Dam's Sire: Love You

Owners: T G Casey

100

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

1: 0-0-1

All-Weather

1: 0-0-1

Left Handed

1: 0-1

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Not far off on debut & better for that raceday experience. Worth a look here.

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
3rd of 9	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr14	Blair Orange	2:03.5	2:03.5	3.72L	$20	-	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$9,475	$950	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Dornish Hill
5th of 6	9/10/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Sam Thornley	2:33.60	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Maroubra
2nd of 5	2/10/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Sam Thornley	2:36.10	-	0.19L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Petite Amour 2. Dornish Hill 3. Queensland Spirit
3rd of 6	17/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Blair Orange	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Landman 2. 3. Dornish Hill

Chocta (Fr4) 2
Trainer: John Howe (West Melton)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $1,550
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Royal Aspirations

Dam: Aoraki

Dam's Sire: Lucky Chucky

Owners: C A Bradley, B C Jones, C F Hill, T E Hill, G D Beckett, I D Wilkinson, P J Kearns, B G Jackson

100

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

1: 0-1-0

All-Weather

1: 0-1-0

Left Handed

1: 0-1

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Plenty to like about his 15 Oct debut. More options from front row. Danger.

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
2nd of 9	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Robbie Close	2:03.5	2:03.5	2.30L	$11	-	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$9,475	$1,550	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Dornish Hill
2nd of 6	9/10/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Robbie Close	2:33.60	-	1.95L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Maroubra
1st of 6	25/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	3:32.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Chocta 2. He's My Creation 3. D J's Gamble

Carlton Bay (Fr5)
Trainer: Chris McDowell (Leeston)
Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Carlton

Dam: Jaguar Bay

Dam's Sire: Angus Hall

Owners: Tancred Holdings Limited

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Placed in all three trials, but margins tell the story. Seeking shortcuts here.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 2	30/9/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile		-	Sam Thornley	2:12.70	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Makani 2. Carlton Bay 3.
2nd of 2	23/9/25	M Cant TOA	1700m	Mobile		-	Chris McDowell	2:12.80	-	0.56L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Makani 2. Carlton Bay 3.
3rd of 3	3/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Chris McDowell	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Who's Ya Daddy 2. 3. Carlton Bay

Propellor (Fr6) 8
Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: $175
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Propulsion(USA)

Dam: Dutchess

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: J B Mcdermott, Mrs C N Mcdermott

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

1: 0-0-0

Left Handed

1: 0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Left alone by punters on debut and battled late. Improvement required.

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
8th of 9	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Sam Thornley	2:03.5	2:03.5	29.00L	$52	-	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$9,475	$175	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Dornish Hill
3rd of 3	25/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	3:37.50	-	1.10L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wicked Annabella 2. Tribbiani 3. Propellor
5th of 6	17/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Sam Thornley	2:37.20	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Landman 2. Just For Today 3. Dornish Hill

Delphyne (Fr7) 5
Trainer: Phil Williamson (Oamaru)
Driver: Brad Williamson
Prize Money: $175
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Sundon

Dam: Majestic Way

Dam's Sire: Majestic Son

Owners: Macca Lodge Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

1: 0-0-0

Left Handed

1: 0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Just an outing when 5th on debut 15 Oct. Likely improver. Place prospect.

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
5th of 9	15/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brad Williamson	2:03.5	2:03.5	8.88L	$8.60	-	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT	$9,475	$175	1. Petite Amour 2. Chocta 3. Dornish Hill
5th of 5	4/10/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Kerryn Tomlinson	2:42.90	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Becky's Girl 2. Kings Choice 3. Classic Skye
2nd of 3	24/9/25	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Brad Williamson	2:38.70	-	0.84L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Classic Skye 2. Delphyne 3. Yukon Hill
2nd of 3	30/8/25	Wyndham	2400m	Standing		-	Craig Ferguson	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Born To Rock 2. Delphyne 3.