Motukarara Race 10

PAUL RENWICK JOINERY MOTUKARARA CHRISTMAS CUP (HCP PACE)

Stake: $20,000

Distance: 2810m
Class: R50 & faster
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Grass

Commander Ben (Fr1) 07x98
Trainer: Kevin Fairbairn (Doyleston)
Driver: Sam Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $134,092
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Selena Franco

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: Wendy Nordqvist

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 8-8-11

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

48: 4-7-5

Standing

25: 4-1-6

All-Weather

62: 6-6-8

Slushy

3: 0-1-1

Grass

11: 2-2-3

Left Handed

73: 8-19

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

11: 5-3-3

2nd Favourite

9: 1-3-2

Best Mile

1:56.80

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Just fair in two runs back but will relish the return to grass. Multiples value.

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
8th of 10	12/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Olivia Thornley	1:57.2	1:57.2	6.69L	$33	7	R54 to R65 MOB. PACE	$18,335	$333	1. Amass 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Lester	Prkd,1x1 1150,felt pinch in str
9th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Olivia Thornley	1:55.9	1:55.9	9.00L	$37	196	R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$333	1. J T Boe 2. Lester 3. Bazooka	Gate spd,ld,held ld,hdd 300,faded
196 Day Spell
7th of 16	23/5/25	NZ Metro	3200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr9	John Morrison	2:00.4	2:00.4	11.00L	$85	7	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$107,000	$1,750	1. Betterthancash 2. The Surfer 3. Pinseeker	Prkd,1x1-5bk otr,4bk,inr tn,sound
14th of 14	16/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Morrison	1:56.2	1:56.2	13.01L	$102	19	4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE	$50,000	$1,111	1. Sideshow Bruce 2. Hadron Collider 3. Wag Star	Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,off tn,no kick
9th of 11	27/4/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Sheree Tomlinson	1:58.6	1:58.6	5.20L	$27	10	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Dance Till Dawn 2. Here's Herbie 3. Tanzania	Trld out,4-bk 2000,prkd 900,outfin
4th of 10	17/4/25	Winton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Matthew Williamson	1:58.1	1:58.1	2.42L	$15	4	R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$24,125	$1,500	1. Betterthancash 2. Double Jeopardy 3. MacAndrew Aviator	Trail,3bk bell,off trn,solid bid

Commander Joe (Fr2) 41317
Trainer: Kevin Fairbairn (Doyleston)
Driver: Olivia Thornley
Prize Money: $111,083
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: I'm So Lucky

Dam's Sire: Roll With Joe

Owners: Wendy Nordqvist

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 5-8-5

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

10: 2-2-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-2-0

Mobile

45: 5-8-5

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

44: 5-7-5

Slushy

4: 0-1-1

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Left Handed

46: 5-13

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

4: 1-0-1

2nd Favourite

9: 2-5-1

Best Mile

1:56.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Backed up his Add success with tidy Rang run, 14 Dec. Minors in 3rd grass start.

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
7th of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Olivia Thornley	2:04.4	2:04.4	8.70L	$17	9	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$438	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	9th inr,5-bk,off,held up,ran on wd
1st of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Olivia Thornley	2:23.1	1:56.2	1.00L	$5.50	7	3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE	$17,055	$9,900	1. Commander Joe 2. Taketheplunge 3. Miki's Courage	Thru,trld 1500,waitd,did best inr
3rd of 10	28/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Olivia Thornley	1:57.2	1:57.2	2.60L	$4.90	7	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$1,615	1. Heaven's Mark 2. Semba 3. Commander Joe	3wd,prkd 1250-tn,fght gamely str
1st of 14	21/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Olivia Thornley	2:24.0	1:57.0	0.89L	$18	10	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$25,875	$13,750	1. Commander Joe 2. Scrunch 3. Hugo	3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,up tn,smartest
4th of 12	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Olivia Thornley	1:56.8	1:56.8	1.19L	$16	18	3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$30,000	$1,800	1. Spirit Downunder 2. Flying Bird 3. Scrunch	1x1,prkd,1x1 800,off tn,solid mid
5th of 10	24/10/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Olivia Thornley	1:58.3	1:58.3	6.51L	$3.40	7	3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE	$16,888	$306	1. Always B Magic 2. Kotare Kelso 3. Miki's Courage	Cght prkd,1x1 1000,up,game bid

Bettor Be Sharp (Fr3) 07126
Trainer: Gerard O'Reilly (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Prize Money: $140,693
Win / Place: 12% / 48%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Raza Sharp

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Owners: Mrs J F Mcmaster

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 9-17-9

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

8: 2-0-0

Season

9: 1-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-2-0

3rd Up

5: 0-2-0

Mobile

63: 7-15-9

Standing

9: 2-2-0

All-Weather

59: 5-15-8

Slushy

2: 0-1-1

Grass

13: 4-2-1

Left Handed

72: 9-26

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 3-2-1

2nd Favourite

17: 2-7-3

Best Mile

1:58.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Possesses super stats at this venue & racing in good fettle. Don't underestimate

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
6th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sarah O'Reilly	1:56.2	1:56.2	4.39L	$9.30	7	3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE	$17,055	$315	1. Commander Joe 2. Taketheplunge 3. Miki's Courage	4bk otr,5bk 800,wd rear tn,cheeky
2nd of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Sarah O'Reilly	2:01.6	2:01.6	0.71L	$24	5	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$2,868	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	Led,trld,ld,trld 1800,fght hard inr
1st of 14	23/11/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Hayden Douglas	2:28.2	1:59.2	1.19L	$10	9	4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$12,420	$6,600	1. Bettor Be Sharp 2. Teds Legacy 3. Classie Linc	Wd,made ld,trld 1400,off,too sharp
7th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Sarah O'Reilly	1:56.4	1:56.4	9.18L	$72	3	3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Christies Art 3. Follow Your Dream	3bk otr,1x1 600,tight,steady mid
10th of 14	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Sarah O'Reilly	1:58.5	1:58.5	11.00L	$85	46	3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE	$31,050	$525	1. J T Boe 2. Esmeralda 3. Radha	3-4bk otr,3wd rear,no extra mid
46 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	26/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Gerard O'Reilly	1:57.8	1:57.8	10.00L	$33	7	R45 to R52 MOB. PACE	$16,425	$315	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. J T Boe 3. Commander Joe	Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,battled

Next Level (Fr4) 55850
Trainer: Warren Stapleton (Rakaia)
Driver: Leo O'Reilly
Prize Money: $59,710
Win / Place: 19% / 28%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Unforgiving

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen, W A Screen, Mrs P S Screen, D W Screen, L J Screen

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-1-1

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

16: 4-1-1

Standing

5: 0-0-0

All-Weather

21: 4-1-1

Slushy

2: 1-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

18: 4-1

Right Handed

3: 0-1

Favourite

2: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

2: 2-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.00

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Racing better than form-line indicates but requiring favours in grass debut 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	Race Review
10th of 12	12/12/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Leo O'Reilly	2:01.6	2:01.6	6.51L	$5.90	7	3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Misty Blue 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Miki's Courage	Slow,12th,7bk otr,imprvd out wd
5th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Leo O'Reilly	1:55.9	1:55.9	4.80L	$27	7	R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$333	1. J T Boe 2. Lester 3. Bazooka	Trld the trip,held up,off tn,fair
8th of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m5	Carter Dalgety	2:01.6	2:01.6	12.01L	$39	84	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$324	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	3wd,eased,8-7bk inr,held up,good
84 Day Spell
3rd of 5	18/11/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Ricky May	3:07.80	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cocktails And Caviar 2. Lester 3. Next Level	-
6th of 6	9/11/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	Ricky May	3:18.90	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Buckskin 2. Pioneer 3. Audacity	-
5th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Jonny Cox	1:58.2	1:58.2	1.90L	$6.50	7	4YO+ R51 to R59 MOB. PACE	$16,108	$298	1. Triple G 2. Follow Your Dream 3. Cardi B	3wd,prkd 1500,askd tn,dug in well

Here's Herbie (Fr5) 28075
Trainer: Colin & Julie DeFilippi (Broadfield)
Driver: Colin DeFilippi
Prize Money: $161,791
Win / Place: 12% / 33%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Just Rose

Dam's Sire: Sands A Flyin

Owners: Mrs J Defilippi

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 8-9-5

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-2-1

2nd Up

6: 0-1-3

3rd Up

6: 2-0-0

Mobile

26: 1-2-3

Standing

39: 7-7-2

All-Weather

52: 4-8-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

13: 4-1-1

Left Handed

65: 8-14

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 6-0-0

2nd Favourite

8: 1-1-1

Best Mile

1:55.07

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

OK in latest runs and 4-time winner on the grass. Don't leave out of combo bets.

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 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Colin DeFilippi	2:04.4	2:04.4	6.99L	$14	9	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$438	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	1x1,3-bk,wd 1200,prkd,cvr,sound mid
7th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jim Curtin	1:55.9	1:55.9	5.39L	$15	7	R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$333	1. J T Boe 2. Lester 3. Bazooka	Prkd-1x1,3bk,3wd 600,pluggd
12th of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	Colin DeFilippi	2:01.6	2:01.6	16.99L	$10	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$324	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	Prkd,1x1 1600,3bk,cght 3wd,battld
8th of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m5	Jim Curtin	2:01.2	2:01.2	8.59L	$3.60	7	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	3wd,up,ld 1850,urgd 400,swallowd up
2nd of 14	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jim Curtin	1:54.0	1:54.0	2.71L	$42	3	R59 to R80 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$4,650	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Here's Herbie 3. Arthur Shelby	Soon trld,waited,good bid inr
5th of 13	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Colin DeFilippi	1:57.9	1:57.9	7.70L	$39	8	R58 to R70 MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. It's Tough 2. Sideshow Bruce 3. Amass	4-5bk inr,4bk tn,edgd closer inr

Buckskin (Fr6) 92391
Trainer: Rob Davis (Greendale)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: $144,668
Win / Place: 10% / 29%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Got Milk

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Owners: R G Davis, Mrs C I Davis

100

Rating

Stats

Career

115: 12-11-11

Distance

17: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Track

16: 2-1-2

Season

8: 1-1-1

1st Up

9: 0-0-0

2nd Up

8: 2-0-0

3rd Up

8: 1-1-0

Mobile

29: 2-2-4

Standing

86: 10-9-7

All-Weather

55: 2-4-7

Slushy

6: 1-0-0

Grass

60: 10-7-4

Left Handed

115: 12-22

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 2-0-2

2nd Favourite

9: 3-4-0

Best Mile

1:58.90

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Ended 1--month drought winning at Meth. Always a hope on the grass surface.

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 10	18/12/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Sr10	Sarah O'Reilly	1:58.9	1:58.9	0.19L	$4.70	6	5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE	$7,720	$4,400	1. Buckskin 2. Dennis Denuto 3. Farewell Spit	4th inr,3-bk 1300,waited,slick late
9th of 12	12/12/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr9	Sarah O'Reilly	2:01.6	2:01.6	5.39L	$19	6	3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$18,000	$315	1. Misty Blue 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Miki's Courage	3wd,1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd
3rd of 11	6/12/25	Geraldine	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Sarah O'Reilly	2:06.2	2:06.2	2.42L	$5.50	6	R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$13,755	$1,330	1. Semba 2. Misty Blue 3. Buckskin	Trld,off,ld,trld 1900,thru,bold fin
2nd of 12	30/11/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Mia Holbrough	2:02.0	2:02.0	1.30L	$5.70	9	4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE INV J	$12,500	$1,938	1. The Coalman 2. Buckskin 3. Topaz	Soft trip mrks,thru,chall,ld,cut bk
9th of 14	21/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr14	Sarah O'Reilly	1:57.0	1:57.0	5.99L	$50	26	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. Commander Joe 2. Scrunch 3. Hugo	7bk otr,5bk inr,honest up inr
1st of 6	9/11/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	Leo O'Reilly	3:18.90	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Buckskin 2. Pioneer 3. Audacity	-

Insarchatwist (FrU1) 74610
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $162,703
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites

Rating

Stats

Career

117: 13-16-10

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-0-0

1st Up

8: 0-1-2

2nd Up

7: 2-0-1

3rd Up

7: 1-0-0

Mobile

108: 12-16-10

Standing

9: 1-0-0

All-Weather

93: 6-13-8

Slushy

7: 2-1-1

Grass

24: 7-3-2

Left Handed

117: 13-26

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 2-0-0

2nd Favourite

8: 3-2-2

Best Mile

1:55.50

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Too strong at Wtui before being denied the front at Wint. Proven on this surface

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
11th of 11	14/12/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kirstin Green	1:58.2	1:58.2	30.00L	$21	7	R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,773	$228	1. Seaside Rose 2. Haley Jaccka 3. Step It Up A Notch	Parkd,denied lead bell,gone trn
1st of 10	7/12/25	Forbury Pk	2200m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Kirstin Green	2:44.5	2:00.3	0.48L	$3.80	23	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$13,510	$7,700	1. Insarchatwist 2. Beachbreak 3. Magnetic Beckers	Mid otr,peeld 600,led in,too big
6th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kirstin Green	1:54.5	1:54.5	12.01L	$109	5	4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,500	1. Esmeralda 2. Amaretto Franco 3. Ruby Roe	3-4-5bk inr,off rear tn,got going
4th of 10	9/11/25	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James MacDonald	1:54.5	1:54.5	3.38L	$11	9	4YO+ R38 to R49 MOB. PACE INV.D	$17,500	$1,050	1. Mouton Cadet 2. Jaccka Evan 3. Brookies Player	Last otr,3w train,ran on solidly
7th of 10	31/10/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kirstin Green	1:58.6	1:58.6	7.29L	$38	19	3YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE	$12,545	$228	1. Step It Up A Notch 2. Jaccka Evan 3. Mouton Cadet	Wd,parkd,1x1,peeld 450,fair
13th of 17	12/10/25	Akaroa	2810m	Standing	Grass	10m2	Ricky Gutsell	2:06.2	2:06.2	8.10L	$83	10	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$21,750	$350	1. Kiss The Girls 2. Still Rockin 3. Wish Me Luck	Brk,wd,14th,8-bk otr,keen,no pickup

Audacity (FrU2) 30583
Trainer: Steve Harding (McQueens Valley)
Driver: Ross Cameron
Prize Money: $49,635
Win / Place: 18% / 40%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Sir Lincoln

Dam: La Moocha

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: G J Trist, S R Harding, Mrs S M Harding, Miss E M Harding, G R Harding

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 4-1-4

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

5: 0-0-1

Standing

17: 4-1-3

All-Weather

13: 1-1-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

9: 3-0-1

Left Handed

22: 4-5

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

6: 0-1-2

Best Mile

2:00.84

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds, No Whip ]

Comments

Gallant claim at Rang with inspired win support. Looks a clear threat once again

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 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Ross Cameron	2:04.4	2:04.4	5.39L	$9.90	14	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$2,375	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	8th otr,wd cvr 1200,prkd,gritty fin
8th of 14	30/11/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	1	Ross Cameron	1:55.6	1:55.6	9.41L	$112	9	FFA MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. Esmeralda 2. Misty Blue 3. Pinseeker	Eased,wd cvr rear,wdst top,bt slows
5th of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Ross Cameron	2:01.2	2:01.2	3.09L	$25	35	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	3bk otr,angld tn,tried hard mid
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	9/11/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	Ross Cameron	3:18.90	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Buckskin 2. Pioneer 3. Audacity	-
10th of 10	17/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ross Cameron	1:56.6	1:56.6	15.02L	$14	14	3YO+ R59 to R70, R71 to R76 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,853	$324	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Hadron Collider 3. Esmeralda	Trld-3bk inr,4bk 700,offerd little
3rd of 9	3/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ross Cameron	1:57.0	1:57.0	6.51L	$23	7	3YO+ R53 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$1,805	1. Five Crowns 2. Francent 3. Audacity	4-5bk inr,held up 600,surgd in gaps

Still Rockin (FrU3) 22866
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Robbie Holmes
Prize Money: $100,963
Win / Place: 12% / 28%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 9-7-4

Distance

5: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

Season

8: 1-2-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-1

Mobile

49: 9-3-3

Standing

21: 0-4-1

All-Weather

42: 5-2-3

Slushy

3: 1-0-0

Grass

28: 4-5-1

Left Handed

70: 9-11

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

5: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.73

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Solid without looking a winner in recent attempts. Outside first 4 prospect 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
6th of 11	14/12/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Ricky Gutsell	1:58.2	1:58.2	7.81L	$13	7	R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,773	$228	1. Seaside Rose 2. Haley Jaccka 3. Step It Up A Notch	Wd cvr,easd,last,4w 700,ok mid
6th of 13	7/12/25	Forbury Pk	2200m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Robbie Holmes	1:59.6	1:59.6	4.39L	$7.80	23	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$20,350	$350	1. Rock Or Bust 2. Hacksaw Ridge 3. American Me	Soon 1x1,out trn,ok wider
8th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Holmes	1:56.4	1:56.4	10.00L	$6.80	19	3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Christies Art 3. Follow Your Dream	Ld,trld,3bk 1200,waitd,imprvd inr
2nd of 15	26/10/25	Waimate	2850m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Robbie Holmes	2:04.4	2:04.4	0.19L	$6.50	14	R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$21,050	$3,100	1. Rock Band 2. Still Rockin 3. Hacksaw Ridge	7th otr,1x1 2300,wd 800,ld,crunched
2nd of 17	12/10/25	Akaroa	2810m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Robbie Holmes	2:06.2	2:06.2	0.19L	$51	10	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$21,750	$3,100	1. Kiss The Girls 2. Still Rockin 3. Wish Me Luck	3rd,prkd,ld 2150,dictated,cght post
5th of 6	2/10/25	Wyndham	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ricky Gutsell	1:53.1	1:53.1	3.90L	$91	14	3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE	$12,530	$245	1. Built For Glory 2. Always Dreaming 3. MacAndrew Aviator	4th,3pegs,tite room,ran on ok

I'm Rockin (FrU4) 69445
Trainer: Regan Todd (Yaldhurst)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $63,911
Win / Place: 14% / 37%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Johny Rock

Dam: I'm Joe King

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: G J Chapman, A J Chapman

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 4-4-2

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

23: 4-3-1

Standing

4: 0-1-1

All-Weather

25: 4-4-1

Slushy

4: 1-1-0

Grass

2: 0-0-1

Left Handed

27: 4-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 0-2-0

2nd Favourite

3: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:57.50

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Less than 2L from winner in last couple and placed on grass. Throw into combos.

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 14	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Carter Dalgety	1:54.5	1:54.5	1.90L	$18	16	4YO G&E MOB. PACE	$60,000	$2,550	1. Little Spike 2. Rock Or Bust 3. Bannockburn	3-4bk inr,off tn,held up wd,handy
4th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Carter Dalgety	1:56.2	1:56.2	1.90L	$2.80	21	3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE	$17,055	$1,080	1. Commander Joe 2. Taketheplunge 3. Miki's Courage	Soon prkd,1x1 800,off,tried hard
4th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Close	1:56.4	1:56.4	6.10L	$23	3	3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE	$30,525	$1,800	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Christies Art 3. Follow Your Dream	Trld-4bk inr,off 550,angld,sound wd
9th of 14	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Ferguson	1:58.5	1:58.5	6.80L	$32	18	3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE	$31,050	$525	1. J T Boe 2. Esmeralda 3. Radha	Soon trld,held up 400,off,sound
6th of 10	24/10/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	1:58.8	1:58.8	5.32L	$27	7	3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE	$17,370	$315	1. It's Tough 2. Midnight Miki 3. Double Jeopardy	Led-3bk inr,held up 400,off,steady
11th of 11	17/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Robbie Close	1:57.7	1:57.7	8.22L	$2.80	15	3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE	$17,439	$311	1. The Next Best Thing 2. Commander Joe 3. Christies Art	Easd,6bk otr,thru mid tn,battld

Dance Till Dawn (10m 1) 07947
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $313,731
Win / Place: 13% / 34%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Shimmy Shoes

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz, B W Clarke, J A Slack, S Langdon

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 12-7-11

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 2-1-0

2nd Up

7: 0-2-0

3rd Up

7: 1-0-3

Mobile

74: 8-7-11

Standing

13: 4-0-0

All-Weather

84: 12-7-11

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Left Handed

67: 11-9

Right Handed

20: 1-9

Favourite

10: 4-1-1

2nd Favourite

12: 1-1-4

Best Mile

1:56.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Tough mare seeking first grass placing in 4th attempt. Would pay to consider.

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
7th of 10	12/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Riley Harrison	1:57.2	1:57.2	4.98L	$17	7	R54 to R65 MOB. PACE	$18,335	$333	1. Amass 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Lester	4bk otr,5bk 1100,imprvd wdst
4th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Riley Harrison	1:55.9	1:55.9	2.42L	$27	7	R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$1,140	1. J T Boe 2. Lester 3. Bazooka	3-4bk otr,hooked wd tn,imprvd wd
9th of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	John Dunn	2:01.6	2:01.6	13.01L	$40	14	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$324	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	3-4bk otr,held up 400,honest inr
7th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Dunn	1:54.5	1:54.5	14.01L	$12	3	4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,500	1. Esmeralda 2. Amaretto Franco 3. Ruby Roe	3wd cvr,prkd-1x1,urgd 400,no xtra
10th of 13	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Ricky May	1:57.9	1:57.9	9.29L	$48	25	R58 to R70 MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. It's Tough 2. Sideshow Bruce 3. Amass	Eased,6-7bk otr,well bk,ok,held up
8th of 10	17/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Dunn	1:56.6	1:56.6	6.28L	$44	21	3YO+ R59 to R70, R71 to R76 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,853	$324	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Hadron Collider 3. Esmeralda	7th,3-4bk otr,well bk tn,steady mid

Kiss The Girls (10m 2) 18492
Trainer: Derek & Adele Jones (Yaldhurst)
Driver: Kimberly Butt
Prize Money: $104,336
Win / Place: 11% / 37%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Terror To Love

Dam: Duarunner

Dam's Sire: Tinted Cloud

Owners: Mrs A C S Jones, Ms C J Ironside, Mrs C E Keats

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 7-8-8

Distance

11: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

11: 2-2-0

Season

7: 1-1-0

1st Up

7: 0-2-1

2nd Up

7: 1-2-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-3

Mobile

27: 4-4-2

Standing

35: 3-4-6

All-Weather

28: 4-4-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

34: 3-4-5

Left Handed

62: 7-16

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 2-0-0

2nd Favourite

9: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:57.05

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Closed with purpose at Ash after being devoid of luck at Rang. Enjoys it 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	Race Review
2nd of 14	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr14	Kimberly Butt	1:54.5	1:54.5	2.30L	$5.60	7	5YO+ G&E MOB. PACE	$60,000	$9,000	1. Amass 2. Kiss The Girls 3. Bowlem Over	5bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,dashd home
9th of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m4	Kimberly Butt	2:04.4	2:04.4	9.52L	$30	14	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$438	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	10th,6-bk pegs 1800,held up,ran on
4th of 14	30/11/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Kimberly Butt	1:55.6	1:55.6	7.29L	$49	35	FFA MOB. PACE	$25,875	$1,500	1. Esmeralda 2. Misty Blue 3. Pinseeker	3-bk mrks,off,fght solidly in gap
35 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 15	26/10/25	Waimate	2850m	Standing	Grass	20m2	Kimberly Butt	2:04.4	2:04.4	15.02L	$14	14	R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$21,050	$350	1. Rock Band 2. Still Rockin 3. Hacksaw Ridge	Brk,12th inr,off,3 & 4w 850,no bite
1st of 17	12/10/25	Akaroa	2810m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Kimberly Butt	3:40.5	2:06.2	0.19L	$17	7	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$21,750	$11,000	1. Kiss The Girls 2. Still Rockin 3. Wish Me Luck	Brk,9th inr,6bk,off 400,lethal late
12th of 14	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	30m2	Olivia Thornley	2:16.6	2:16.6	12.01L	$14	16	3YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Carlin 2. Major Torque 3. Shard De Arch	Brk,rear otr,never made any impact

Follow Your Dream (10m 3) 43176
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Bob Butt
Prize Money: $103,022
Win / Place: 13% / 34%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Just A Dream

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon, Miss L J Gordon, S J Gordon

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 6-5-4

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

12: 2-1-2

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

40: 5-5-4

Standing

4: 1-0-0

All-Weather

43: 6-4-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-1-0

Left Handed

41: 6-9

Right Handed

3: 0-0

Favourite

5: 1-2-0

2nd Favourite

9: 2-2-0

Best Mile

1:53.80

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Placed in only other grass experience which was here. Capable of filling a drum.

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
6th of 8	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	John Dunn	1:56.8	1:56.8	4.68L	$4.80	7	3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE	$16,740	$315	1. Nothing But You 2. Amaretto Franco 3. Tosana	Gate spd,ld 1750,askd,swallwd up
7th of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m7	Bob Butt	2:01.6	2:01.6	11.00L	$11	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$324	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	3wd,4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,sound
1st of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	3:16.0	2:01.2	0.41L	$8.10	7	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$24,563	$13,750	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	Brk,1x1 the trip,off tn,kept coming
3rd of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	John Dunn	1:56.4	1:56.4	4.91L	$14	3	3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE	$30,525	$2,850	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Christies Art 3. Follow Your Dream	4-3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 650,smart mid
4th of 14	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Dunn	1:58.5	1:58.5	6.10L	$15	8	3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE	$31,050	$1,800	1. J T Boe 2. Esmeralda 3. Radha	1x1-3bk otr,3wd 400,fght gamely
3rd of 10	3/11/25	Kaikoura	1900m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Michael Nimczyk	1:54.2	1:54.2	10.00L	$30	31	4YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE INV.D	$17,000	$1,530	1. It's Tough 2. J T Boe 3. Follow Your Dream	3bk otr,prkd 1000,askd tn,fght on
31 Day Freshen-Up

Tanzania (10m 4) 03022
Trainer: Laurence Hanrahan (Ashburton)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $88,849
Win / Place: 12% / 46%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Mashika

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Owners: G A Kelk, Mrs M A Kelk

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 5-8-5

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

7: 0-2-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

4: 0-0-0

Standing

35: 5-8-5

All-Weather

24: 3-2-4

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

15: 2-6-1

Left Handed

39: 5-13

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 2-0-0

2nd Favourite

6: 2-1-0

Best Mile

2:02.70

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Beaten by two smart types in recent runs and win would be fully deserved. On top

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 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Gerard O'Reilly	2:04.4	2:04.4	3.79L	$12	8	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$3,875	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	Ld out,trld 1800,thru,chased boldly
2nd of 8	6/12/25	Geraldine	2850m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Gerard O'Reilly	2:01.2	2:01.2	0.48L	$54	8	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250	$3,875	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Tanzania 3. It's Tough	Ld out,trld 2500,thru,bold bid mrks
16th of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m6	Leo O'Reilly	2:01.6	2:01.6	49.00L	$46	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$324	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	3wd,chkd,3wd,easd,detachd,gone
3rd of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m7	Gerard O'Reilly	2:01.2	2:01.2	2.08L	$47	26	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$24,563	$2,375	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	Up,led,trld 1850,held up,imprvd
4th of 6	9/11/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-	Gerard O'Reilly	3:18.90	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Buckskin 2. Pioneer 3. Audacity	-
14th of 15	26/10/25	Waimate	2850m	Standing	Grass	20m1	Gerard O'Reilly	2:04.4	2:04.4	34.01L	$7.50	7	R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$21,050	$350	1. Rock Band 2. Still Rockin 3. Hacksaw Ridge	Brk,13th,wd cvr rear 750,wdr,no zip

Cocktails And Caviar (20m 1) 36x62
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $61,526
Win / Place: 33% / 60%

4 yo Black Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Alta Leonie

Dam's Sire: Big Jim(USA)

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Cocktails & Caviar Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 5-3-1

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

11: 4-3-0

Standing

4: 1-0-1

All-Weather

14: 5-3-1

Slushy

3: 0-1-1

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Left Handed

15: 5-4

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 4-2-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.26

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Denied by Amass at Add recently. Progressive gelding having his grass debut.

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
2nd of 10	12/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Tim Williams	1:57.2	1:57.2	0.41L	$2.60	7	R54 to R65 MOB. PACE	$18,335	$2,945	1. Amass 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Lester	5bk otr,3wd,led 1000,fght hard,cght
6th of 9	5/12/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Nikita Burton	1:55.9	1:55.9	5.32L	$8.80	147	R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,003	$333	1. J T Boe 2. Lester 3. Bazooka	6bk otr,thru mid 400,held up,good
147 Day Spell
1st of 5	18/11/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Tim Williams	3:07.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cocktails And Caviar 2. Lester 3. Next Level	-
6th of 8	11/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Terry Chmiel	2:01.9	2:01.9	5.50L	$7.20	14	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,740	$315	1. Always B You 2. I'm Rockin 3. Got You Covered	5th,up,led 1200,joind 200,swampd
3rd of 6	27/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Terry Chmiel	2:03.4	2:03.4	0.59L	$5.70	14	3YO+ R62 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$15,215	$1,615	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Slots 3. Cocktails And Caviar	Ttrld,3bk 1200,prkd 500,brave
1st of 7	13/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Tim Williams	3:16.7	2:01.7	0.19L	$14	21	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$17,338	$10,450	1. Cocktails And Caviar 2. The Lazarus Effect 3. Miki Knows	Trld-3bk inr,up 3wd tn,launchd,just

Built For Glory (20m 2) 46984
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Terry Chmiel
Prize Money: $119,436
Win / Place: 23% / 40%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Fight For Glory

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Built For Glory Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-1-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

Mobile

22: 7-1-2

Standing

8: 0-0-2

All-Weather

25: 7-1-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

5: 0-0-1

Left Handed

30: 7-5

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 3-1-1

2nd Favourite

6: 2-0-1

Best Mile

1:53.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

More than useful running into 4th at Rang. Tough mark but cover on combo tickets

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
4th of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Terry Chmiel	2:04.4	2:04.4	6.21L	$38	8	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$1,500	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,tidy on pegs
8th of 8	6/12/25	Geraldine	2850m	Standing	Grass	10m5	Nikita Burton	2:01.2	2:01.2	8.29L	$46	6	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250	$438	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Tanzania 3. It's Tough	Brk,tacked on,4-bk inr,off,no dash
9th of 14	30/11/25	Methven	1609m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Tim Williams	1:55.6	1:55.6	9.59L	$14	16	FFA MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. Esmeralda 2. Misty Blue 3. Pinseeker	9th otr,5-bk,wd 700,plggd away gap
6th of 14	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Tim Williams	1:54.0	1:54.0	12.01L	$19	3	R59 to R80 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$525	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Here's Herbie 3. Arthur Shelby	3wd,4bk otr,held up,solid mid-wd
4th of 11	11/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tim Williams	1:57.0	1:57.0	4.68L	$26	25	3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE	$58,950	$3,150	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Hadron Collider 3. Smoke On The Water	3-4-5bk inr,off,held up,smart mid
7th of 7	5/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile		-	Tim Williams	2:30.00	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Captains Mistress 2. Chase A Dream 3. Lakelsa	-

Miki Bennett (20m 3) 78930
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Jonny Cox
Prize Money: $94,666
Win / Place: 19% / 31%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Lady Dancer

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 9-1-5

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-0-1

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

Mobile

40: 8-1-4

Standing

7: 1-0-1

All-Weather

46: 9-1-4

Slushy

4: 1-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-1

Left Handed

46: 9-6

Right Handed

1: 0-0

Favourite

10: 6-0-1

2nd Favourite

9: 1-0-2

Best Mile

1:57.70

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Couldn't close gaps at Rang but Add run prior was bold. Limited grass experience

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
11th of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m5	Jonny Cox	2:04.4	2:04.4	10.00L	$26	16	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$438	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	13th otr,wd cvr 1400,wdr,plggd away
3rd of 16	28/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m2	Jonny Cox	2:01.6	2:01.6	1.60L	$59	14	3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE	$19,795	$1,758	1. Teds Legacy 2. Bettor Be Sharp 3. Miki Bennett	Brk,6-5bk inr,4bk,off 400,strong
9th of 14	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Terry Chmiel	1:54.0	1:54.0	15.99L	$104	3	R59 to R80 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$525	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Here's Herbie 3. Arthur Shelby	6bk otr,imprvd inr tn,pluggd inr
8th of 13	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Terry Chmiel	1:57.9	1:57.9	8.70L	$59	23	R58 to R70 MOB. PACE	$30,525	$525	1. It's Tough 2. Sideshow Bruce 3. Amass	5-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound on inr
7th of 8	5/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile		-	Grant Dixon	2:25.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sideshow Bruce 2. Magician 3. Milou	-
7th of 10	19/10/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m2	Tim Williams	2:00.3	2:00.3	4.01L	$5.90	45	R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$14,475	$263	1. Tokyo Rose 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Gotta Elect Bill	Bk otr,angld trn,ran on ok wd
45 Day Freshen-Up

Double Time (20m 4) 94778
Trainer: Mark Jones (Burnham)
Driver: Samantha Ottley
Prize Money: $137,464
Win / Place: 16% / 32%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Double Twist

Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Owners: Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, Wdc 03 Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 8-6-2

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

5: 2-0-0

Mobile

22: 3-0-1

Standing

28: 5-6-1

All-Weather

37: 5-5-2

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

13: 3-1-0

Left Handed

50: 8-8

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 5-1-0

2nd Favourite

5: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.07

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

First attempt here but 3-time winner on grass. Needing favours off his handicap.

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	Race Review
8th of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m3	Robbie Close	2:04.4	2:04.4	9.00L	$20	8	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,313	$438	1. It's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Audacity	Wd,prkd,cvr 900,3-bk,never saw gap
7th of 8	6/12/25	Geraldine	2850m	Standing	Grass	10m3	Carter Dalgety	2:01.2	2:01.2	7.40L	$28	15	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250	$438	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Tanzania 3. It's Tough	Brk,3rd,left prkd 2500,cvr 1350,fdd
7th of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m2	Ricky May	2:01.2	2:01.2	4.68L	$23	7	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	To inr,4-5bk inr,held up,imprvd mid
4th of 14	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	John Dunn	1:54.0	1:54.0	11.00L	$42	3	R59 to R80 MOB. PACE	$31,050	$1,800	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Here's Herbie 3. Arthur Shelby	3bk inr,off 1x1 550,steady inr
9th of 11	11/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Dunn	1:57.0	1:57.0	6.99L	$58	8	3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE	$58,950	$1,050	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Hadron Collider 3. Smoke On The Water	5-7bk inr,6bk otr,imprvd inr,tight
10th of 11	3/11/25	Kaikoura	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	John Dunn	1:57.2	1:57.2	14.01L	$93	8	FFA PACE	$98,250	$1,750	1. Merlin 2. Akuta 3. Mo'unga	3bk otr,4bk 650,well bk tn,battld

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver's getting stuck in