Ashburton Race 5

GALLAGHER INSURANCE ASHBURTON 3YO SHOWCASE (MOB PACE)

Stake: $30,000

  • Distance: 1700m
  • Class: 3YO MOB
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: -
  • Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Matthew Cross Selects: 7. Marketplace, 4. Got The Chocolates, 5. Greased Lightnin, 1. Bettors Anvil, 6. Rubira

1Steve & Amanda Telfer
  • Bettors Anvil (Fr1) 3x134
  • Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
  • Driver: Tim Williams
  • Prize Money: $153,566
  • Win / Place: 25% / 60%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Isabella Anvil

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, S J Corps

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Rating

Stats
Career
20: 5-2-5
Distance
3: 2-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 1-0-1
1st Up
4: 1-2-0
2nd Up
4: 1-0-2
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
Mobile
20: 5-2-5
All-Weather
20: 5-2-5
Slushy
2: 1-0-1
Left Handed
16: 5-4
Right Handed
4: 0-3
Best Mile
1:54.80
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Earnest 4th at Addington from an inside draw. Loves a sprint trip. Place claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr2Tim Williams1:55.71:55.75.20L $16 143YO MOB. PACE$94,750$5,250

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

3rd of 726/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr3Tim Williams1:53.51:53.51.41L $19 143YO MOB. PACE$22,813$2,375

1. Rubira

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

1st of 1012/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr7Tim Williams2:22.91:56.10.71L $1.60 1193YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE$18,335$10,450

1. Bettors Anvil

2. Francent

3. Tempo Warrior

119 Day Spell
6th of 93/9/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Tim Williams--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. The Lazarus Effect

2.

3.

3rd of 1316/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr4Tim Williams1:54.71:54.75.32L $7.00 73YO C&G MOB. PACE$184,000$14,720

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

1st of 99/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr11Tim Williams2:22.21:55.51.78L $3.50 143YO+ R55 to R65 MOB. PACE$18,950$11,000

1. Bettors Anvil

2. Beach Day

3. Miki Knows

2Hayden & Amanda Cullen
  • Five Crowns (Fr2) 60x14
  • Trainer: Hayden & Amanda Cullen (Rolleston)
  • Driver: Blair Orange
  • Prize Money: $101,028
  • Win / Place: 40% / 53%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Gladamare

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Owners: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, Mrs S A Cole, R Cole

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
15: 6-1-1
Season
2: 1-0-0
1st Up
3: 2-1-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-1
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
Mobile
15: 6-1-1
All-Weather
15: 6-1-1
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Left Handed
15: 6-2
Best Mile
1:55.70
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Flew home out wide at Addington. First time over the short course. Combos.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1117/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr9Blair Orange1:57.01:57.01.90L $4.20 143YO C&G MOB. PACE$50,000$2,100

1. Greased Lightnin

2. Midnight Miki

3. Spirit Downunder

1st of 93/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr8Seth Hill2:24.11:57.00.82L $3.40 1403YO+ R53 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE$18,003$10,450

1. Five Crowns

2. Francent

3. Audacity

140 Day Spell
2nd of 425/9/25N Cnty TOA2000mMobile-Blair Orange2:26.80-0.06L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Beside Me

2. Five Crowns

3. Bazooka

3rd of 417/9/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Blair Orange3:23.50-0.91L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Moonlite Blood

2. Wish Me Luck

3. Five Crowns

7th of 73/9/25N Cnty TOA2000mMobile-Blair Orange--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Light Me Up

2.

3.

12th of 1316/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr10Blair Orange1:54.71:54.716.99L $25 73YO C&G MOB. PACE$184,000$4,600

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

3Steve & Amanda Telfer
  • Bar Louie (Fr3) 11459
  • Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
  • Driver: Jonny Cox
  • Prize Money: $92,150
  • Win / Place: 46% / 46%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Motu Haughty Helen

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Plant Racing Ltd, S Clews

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years91

Rating

Stats
Career
15: 7-0-0
Distance
7: 4-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 1-0-0
Track
1: 1-0-0
Season
4: 1-0-0
1st Up
4: 3-0-0
2nd Up
3: 2-0-0
3rd Up
3: 1-0-0
Mobile
13: 5-0-0
Standing
2: 2-0-0
All-Weather
15: 7-0-0
Left Handed
10: 5-0
Right Handed
5: 2-0
Best Mile
1:52.40
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Hasn't quite recaptured his winter form. Needs to lift to feature today.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr3Blair Orange1:55.71:55.78.88L $27 143YO MOB. PACE$94,750$1,750

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

5th of 726/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr5Blair Orange1:53.51:53.52.71L $14 213YO MOB. PACE$22,813$438

1. Rubira

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

4th of 95/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr8Tim Williams1:56.71:56.73.61L $2.90 193YO C&G MOB. PACE$23,688$1,500

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Rubira

3. Midnight Miki

1st of 1517/8/25Kurow2600mStandingAll Weather20m2Tim Williams3:15.22:00.80.48L $1.80 653YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$21,050$11,000

1. Bar Louie

2. Franco Sinatra

3. Tabasco

65 Day Spell
1st of 730/7/25NZ Metro2600mStanding-Tim Williams--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Bar Louie

2. Follow Your Dream

3.

1st of 522/7/25Ashburton2400mStanding-Tim Williams--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Bar Louie

2. Alta Meteor

3.

4Robert & Jenna Dunn
  • Got The Chocolates (Fr4) 2x121
  • Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: John Dunn
  • Prize Money: $303,859
  • Win / Place: 33% / 85%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Kate Black

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years100

Rating

Stats
Career
21: 7-8-3
Distance
3: 1-1-1
Trk/Dst
2: 1-1-0
Track
2: 1-1-0
Season
3: 2-1-0
1st Up
4: 1-3-0
2nd Up
4: 1-2-0
3rd Up
4: 1-0-3
Mobile
21: 7-8-3
All-Weather
21: 7-8-3
Slushy
2: 1-1-0
Left Handed
17: 6-9
Right Handed
4: 1-2
Best Mile
1:51.70
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Won the Flying Stakes battle, and has tactics for all scenarios. Top pick.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Dunn2:22.51:55.70.41L $6.10 143YO MOB. PACE$94,750$55,000

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

2nd of 726/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Dunn1:53.51:53.50.19L $3.20 213YO MOB. PACE$22,813$3,875

1. Rubira

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

1st of 95/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr7John Dunn2:23.71:56.71.60L $7.50 1123YO C&G MOB. PACE$23,688$13,750

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Rubira

3. Midnight Miki

112 Day Spell
4th of 620/8/25N Cnty TOA2000mMobile-John Dunn--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. We Walk By Faith

2.

3.

2nd of 1316/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr7John Dunn1:54.71:54.70.71L $7.80 73YO C&G MOB. PACE$184,000$27,600

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

2nd of 139/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr12John Dunn1:57.51:57.50.71L $18 143YO C&G MOB. PACE$50,000$7,500

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Malakai

5Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
  • Greased Lightnin (Fr5) 11x51
  • Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)
  • Driver: Zachary Butcher
  • Prize Money: $121,320
  • Win / Place: 46% / 73%
Unbeaten 2nd Up

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Motu Racy Girl

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: Montana Park Pty Ltd

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Rating

Stats
Career
15: 7-3-1
Distance
6: 3-2-0
Season
2: 1-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-2-0
2nd Up
2: 2-0-0
3rd Up
1: 1-0-0
Mobile
15: 7-3-1
All-Weather
15: 7-3-1
Slushy
1: 1-0-0
Left Handed
3: 1-1
Right Handed
12: 6-3
Best Mile
1:53.50
Comments
Slippery late to score out wide last week. A short-course specialist. Consider.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 1117/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr8Zachary Butcher2:24.01:57.00.41L $2.30 73YO C&G MOB. PACE$50,000$26,750

1. Greased Lightnin

2. Midnight Miki

3. Spirit Downunder

5th of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr5Zachary Butcher1:55.71:55.75.39L $54 1333YO MOB. PACE$94,750$3,000

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

133 Day Spell
1st of 530/5/25Auckland1700mMobileAll WeatherFr5Harrison Orange2:05.61:58.80.41L $2.40 143YO+ R54 to R65, R73 with cond. MOB. PACE$17,550$11,000

1. Greased Lightnin

2. Seaclusion

3. Treacherous Baby

1st of 516/5/25Auckland1700mMobileAll WeatherFr6Zachary Butcher2:01.51:54.90.82L $1.90 213YO+ R44 to R67 MOB. PACE$17,550$11,000

1. Greased Lightnin

2. Runkle Crunch

3. Seaclusion

5th of 1025/4/25Auckland2700mMobileAll WeatherFr6Zachary Butcher1:56.11:56.116.99L $16 63YO MOB. PACE$193,000$6,000

1. Marketplace

2. Midnight Miki

3. Bettors Anvil

1st of 619/4/25Auckland2200mMobileAll WeatherFr7Zachary Butcher2:42.21:58.61.49L $1.30 153YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE$15,215$9,350

1. Greased Lightnin

2. Sunset Strip

3. Wicked Wanda

6Mark & Nathan Purdon
  • Rubira (Fr6) 12213
  • Trainer: Mark & Nathan Purdon (Pukekohe)
  • Driver: Mark Purdon
  • Prize Money: $406,121
  • Win / Place: 55% / 95%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Delightful Kas

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, Mrs S A Cole, R Cole

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years98

Rating

Stats
Career
20: 11-4-4
Distance
2: 2-0-0
Season
4: 1-2-1
1st Up
4: 4-0-0
2nd Up
4: 3-0-1
3rd Up
4: 2-1-0
Mobile
19: 11-3-4
Standing
1: 0-1-0
All-Weather
16: 8-4-4
Slushy
1: 1-0-0
Left Handed
13: 5-8
Right Handed
3: 3-0
Best Mile
1:52.92
Gear Changes

Blinds OFF [Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Tried hard after finding the markers 10 Oct. Sprint journey suits. Keep safe.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr1Mark Purdon1:55.71:55.74.09L $3.10 143YO MOB. PACE$94,750$9,000

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

1st of 726/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr6Mark Purdon2:19.71:53.50.19L $4.00 73YO MOB. PACE$22,813$13,750

1. Rubira

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

2nd of 1219/9/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll Weather30m1Bob Butt2:02.92:02.92.01L $5.60 143YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$20,000$3,100

1. Arthur Shelby

2. Rubira

3. American Me

2nd of 95/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr9Mark Purdon1:56.71:56.71.60L $1.90 483YO C&G MOB. PACE$23,688$3,875

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Rubira

3. Midnight Miki

48 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1219/7/25Albion Park2680mMobileAll WeatherFr6Adam Sanderson3:11.001:54.71.15L $5.00 14No NR$171,000$95,418

1. Rubira

2. Hesitate

3. Fate Awaits

7th of 125/7/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr3Adam Sanderson2:31.601:54.13.68L $4.80 7No NR$342,000$3,420

1. Fate Awaits

2. The Janitor

3. Jacks Ultimate Fury

7Regan Todd
  • Marketplace (Fr7) 11x42
  • Trainer: Regan Todd (Yaldhurst)
  • Driver: Craig Ferguson
  • Prize Money: $689,396
  • Win / Place: 55% / 77%
2nd Up Record

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Cullen Who

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, P I Baken, Small Car World Ltd, R J Magness, R W Todd

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years97

Rating

Stats
Career
18: 10-3-1
Distance
2: 1-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 1-0-0
Track
1: 1-0-0
Season
2: 0-1-0
1st Up
4: 1-1-1
2nd Up
4: 2-1-0
3rd Up
3: 1-1-0
Mobile
18: 10-3-1
All-Weather
18: 10-3-1
Slushy
2: 1-1-0
Left Handed
14: 8-2
Right Handed
4: 2-2
Best Mile
1:53.10
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Tactics almost worked out 10 Oct. Chance of flying the gate again. Major player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 910/10/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr8Craig Ferguson1:55.71:55.70.41L $1.80 143YO MOB. PACE$94,750$15,500

1. Got The Chocolates

2. Marketplace

3. Rubira

4th of 726/9/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr7Craig Ferguson1:53.51:53.52.30L $2.10 1333YO MOB. PACE$22,813$1,500

1. Rubira

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

133 Day Spell
3rd of 93/9/25N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Craig Ferguson--0L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. The Lazarus Effect

2.

3. Marketplace

1st of 1316/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherSr14Craig Ferguson2:21.21:54.70.71L $1.30 73YO C&G MOB. PACE$184,000$92,000

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Bettors Anvil

1st of 139/5/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr9Craig Ferguson2:24.61:57.50.71L $1.20 143YO C&G MOB. PACE$50,000$25,000

1. Marketplace

2. Got The Chocolates

3. Malakai

1st of 1025/4/25Auckland2700mMobileAll WeatherFr1Craig Ferguson3:14.91:56.16.99L $1.40 63YO MOB. PACE$193,000$110,000

1. Marketplace

2. Midnight Miki

3. Bettors Anvil