Methven Race 10

ALABAR METHVEN CUP (HANDICAP PACE)

Stake: $40,000

Distance: 3000m
Class: R65 & faster
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Grass

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 11. Akuta, 8. American Me, 9. Franco Marek, 10. Rakero Rocket, 3. Dalton Shard

Homebush Lad (Fr1) 8506x
Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $254,233
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Mach Three

Dam: Kaye At Quinns

Dam's Sire: Tinted Cloud

Owners: R G Dellaca, Mrs N M Hope

Rating

Stats

Career

141: 16-15-14

Distance

23: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

13: 0-3-1

Track

18: 0-3-2

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

7: 0-2-0

3rd Up

7: 0-1-0

Mobile

18: 1-0-1

Standing

123: 15-15-13

All-Weather

56: 2-6-7

Slushy

7: 0-0-0

Grass

85: 14-9-7

Best Mile

1:57.86

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Facing the starter for the 142nd time today and happy to watch in a fresh state.

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
6th of 7	30/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Henry Sail	1:56.5	1:56.5	8.10L	$59	7	4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE	$18,250	$350	1. Hadron Collider 2. Miki Knows 3. Wild Willow
13th of 16	23/5/25	NZ Metro	3200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Gemma Thornley	2:00.4	2:00.4	20.00L	$89	14	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$107,000	$1,750	1. Betterthancash 2. The Surfer 3. Pinseeker
5th of 10	9/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Henry Sail	2:00.9	2:00.9	11.00L	$54	12	3YO+ R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE	$19,300	$350	1. Boudica 2. Teds Legacy 3. Shepherds Delight
8th of 11	27/4/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Gemma Thornley	1:58.6	1:58.6	4.39L	$60	8	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Dance Till Dawn 2. Here's Herbie 3. Tanzania
7th of 8	19/4/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Gemma Thornley	1:59.6	1:59.6	6.51L	$62	6	3YO+ R70 to R100 SpecHcp PACE	$23,250	$438	1. Harrison John 2. Double Time 3. Beach Ball
6th of 15	13/4/25	Methven	3000m	Standing	Grass	20m1	Ben Hope	2:05.8	2:05.8	2.49L	$31	21	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,050	$350	1. Here's Herbie 2. Tanzania 3. Buckskin

Got You Covered (Fr2) 70824
Trainer: Kevin Fairbairn (Doyleston)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $256,421
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Cartier

Dam's Sire: Holmes Hanover

Owners: Wendy Nordqvist

Rating

Stats

Career

124: 13-17-15

Distance

10: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-2

Track

8: 1-1-2

Season

7: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

7: 0-1-3

3rd Up

7: 1-2-0

Mobile

55: 5-8-9

Standing

69: 8-9-6

All-Weather

92: 6-14-12

Slushy

4: 0-0-1

Grass

32: 7-3-3

Best Mile

1:55.72

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Solid outing at Tim following slick Add placing. Enjoys this trip & combos spice

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
4th of 13	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Ricky May	2:03.0	2:03.0	6.10L	$10	9	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$25,438	$1,500	1. Hadron Collider 2. Moonlite Blood 3. Semba
2nd of 11	19/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Matthew Williamson	2:01.1	2:01.1	0.41L	$12	7	3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE	$17,685	$2,790	1. Deceptive Lee 2. Got You Covered 3. Miki Knows
8th of 10	12/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Williamson	1:56.1	1:56.1	8.29L	$26	14	3YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE	$18,335	$333	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Francent 3. Tempo Warrior
10th of 13	29/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Matthew Williamson	2:03.1	2:03.1	3.49L	$7.20	7	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,280	$280	1. Moonlite Blood 2. Miki's Courage 3. Shepherds Delight
7th of 9	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Sheree Tomlinson	2:01.2	2:01.2	3.90L	$66	5	DiscrHcp PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Mo'unga 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
4th of 15	17/8/25	Kurow	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Sheree Tomlinson	2:00.8	2:00.8	1.49L	$42	9	3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,050	$1,200	1. Bar Louie 2. Franco Sinatra 3. Tabasco

Dalton Shard (Fr3) 84627
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $254,066
Win / Place: 17% / 37%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: All Time Glory

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Patterson Bros Racing Syndicate, Templeton Family Trust, W P Robertson, G D R Shand, C J Dunnett, K W E Paterson, B D T Paterson, C C Mcdowall, J Mcdowall, Est M J Ward

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 10-9-3

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

5: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

34: 7-5-2

Standing

24: 3-4-1

All-Weather

55: 9-7-2

Slushy

3: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 1-2-1

Best Mile

1:52.40

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Strong in limited grass track racing and looks one of the best exacta options.

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 10	26/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	John Dunn	1:58.5	1:58.5	4.39L	$21	12	3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,713	$394	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Renegade 3. Alta Meteor
2nd of 9	14/9/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr10	John Dunn	1:58.4	1:58.4	1.30L	$25	9	FFA PACE	$37,900	$6,200	1. Akuta 2. Dalton Shard 3. MacAndrew Aviator
6th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	John Dunn	2:00.3	2:00.3	2.30L	$24	14	FFA PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Alta Meteor 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Franco Marek
4th of 9	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	John Dunn	2:01.2	2:01.2	1.60L	$6.60	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$37,900	$2,100	1. Mo'unga 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
8th of 11	8/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m2	Riley Harrison	2:00.7	2:00.7	7.10L	$11	84	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Alta Meteor 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
84 Day Spell
6th of 6	30/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	Riley Harrison	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Franco Marek 2. 3.

Wag Star (Fr4) 35x58
Trainer: Craig Ferguson (Wyndham Raceway)
Driver: Craig Ferguson
Prize Money: $132,296
Win / Place: 25% / 57%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Sunny Two Shoes

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: W H Mcdowell, Mrs M J Mcdowell, W E Bain, Mrs P M Bain

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 7-7-2

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 3-1-0

2nd Up

6: 1-1-1

3rd Up

5: 3-1-0

Mobile

15: 5-4-2

Standing

13: 2-3-0

All-Weather

28: 7-7-2

Slushy

4: 2-1-0

Best Mile

1:54.01

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Gaining fitness and in his first grass attempt today needs covering in multiples

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
8th of 10	26/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Ferguson	1:58.5	1:58.5	4.50L	$11	12	3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,713	$394	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Renegade 3. Alta Meteor
5th of 9	14/9/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Craig Ferguson	1:58.4	1:58.4	2.08L	$10	114	FFA PACE	$37,900	$1,200	1. Akuta 2. Dalton Shard 3. MacAndrew Aviator
114 Day Spell
5th of 16	23/5/25	NZ Metro	3200m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	Craig Ferguson	2:00.4	2:00.4	4.80L	$5.20	7	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$107,000	$3,000	1. Betterthancash 2. The Surfer 3. Pinseeker
3rd of 14	16/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Craig Ferguson	1:56.2	1:56.2	1.41L	$4.00	7	4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE	$50,000	$4,000	1. Sideshow Bruce 2. Hadron Collider 3. Wag Star
2nd of 10	9/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Craig Ferguson	1:55.5	1:55.5	2.01L	$35	12	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900	$9,300	1. Vessem 2. Wag Star 3. Pinseeker
2nd of 9	27/4/25	Invcargill	2700m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Craig Ferguson	2:00.2	2:00.2	1.30L	$2.50	10	R55 to R89 SpecHcp PACE	$37,900	$6,200	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Wag Star 3. American Me

She's Tough (Fr5) 0x11x
Trainer: Brad Mowbray (Leeston)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $105,470
Win / Place: 14% / 29%

Going for the Hat-Trick

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Cullen's Mercy

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: R A Reekie, I'M Tough Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 10-6-4

Distance

13: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-2

Track

10: 3-1-2

1st Up

8: 2-0-0

2nd Up

7: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-1

Mobile

20: 2-1-1

Standing

47: 8-5-3

All-Weather

27: 0-3-2

Grass

40: 10-3-2

Best Mile

2:01.30

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Gunning for her 4th win here and although a 2-time winner fresh is up against it

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
4th of 5	17/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Brad Mowbray	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. 3.
2nd of 3	9/9/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Brad Mowbray	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Seaside Pond 2. She's Tough 3.
1st of 16	23/3/25	Waimate	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Close	3:58.6	2:08.0	0.82L	$34	7	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,400	$11,000	1. She's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Winnyzback
1st of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:47.3	2:04.0	1.12L	$13	98	3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE	$11,000	$6,050	1. She's Tough 2. Quicker Than Quick 3. Ocean Of Tears
98 Day Spell
2nd of 6	1/3/25	Mt Hutt	2400m	Standing		-		-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Style Council 2. She's Tough 3.
11th of 12	8/12/24	Forbury Pk	2200m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Matthew Williamson	2:04.0	2:04.0	31.00L	$25	26	R50 to R75 SpecHcp PACE	$20,000	$350	1. Nutcracker 2. Hacksaw Ridge 3. Judaque

Bryce's Meddle (Fr6) 30965
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $117,380
Win / Place: 13% / 34%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Terror To Love

Dam: Ashleigh's Meddle

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Owners: W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 8-6-6

Distance

6: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

4: 1-0-1

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-2-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Mobile

22: 3-5-2

Standing

36: 5-1-4

All-Weather

45: 5-6-5

Slushy

4: 1-0-0

Grass

13: 3-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Honest attempt at Tim and has shown form here in the past. First 4 fringes today

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
5th of 13	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Riley Harrison	2:03.0	2:03.0	7.29L	$21	9	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$25,438	$438	1. Hadron Collider 2. Moonlite Blood 3. Semba
6th of 12	19/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Riley Harrison	2:02.9	2:02.9	3.61L	$152	21	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,000	$350	1. Arthur Shelby 2. Rubira 3. American Me
9th of 13	29/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m6	Riley Harrison	2:03.1	2:03.1	3.38L	$53	12	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,280	$280	1. Moonlite Blood 2. Miki's Courage 3. Shepherds Delight
15th of 15	17/8/25	Kurow	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	Riley Harrison	2:00.8	2:00.8	7.10L	$24	23	3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,050	$350	1. Bar Louie 2. Franco Sinatra 3. Tabasco
3rd of 6	25/7/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Riley Harrison	2:00.5	2:00.5	3.20L	$25	63	3YO+ R55 to R70 FFA PACE	$15,215	$1,615	1. Got You Covered 2. Slots 3. Bryce's Meddle
63 Day Spell
4th of 5	16/7/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Riley Harrison	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Clonakilty 2. 3.

Who's Delight (FrU1) 48989
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Ricky May
Prize Money: $182,111
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Cullen Who

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, B W Clarke, G R Evans, J A Slack

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 10-5-5

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-0-0

2nd Up

7: 2-0-1

3rd Up

7: 2-2-0

Mobile

40: 10-4-5

Standing

13: 0-1-0

All-Weather

50: 10-4-5

Slushy

3: 1-0-0

Grass

3: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:53.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Thin grass record but tough type who won't shirk over the longer trip. Combos.

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
9th of 10	26/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	1:58.5	1:58.5	4.61L	$69	12	3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,713	$394	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Renegade 3. Alta Meteor
8th of 9	14/9/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	1:58.4	1:58.4	3.72L	$52	9	FFA PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Akuta 2. Dalton Shard 3. MacAndrew Aviator
9th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	2:00.3	2:00.3	5.69L	$76	14	FFA PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Alta Meteor 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Franco Marek
8th of 9	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Tim Williams	2:01.2	2:01.2	4.39L	$17	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Mo'unga 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
4th of 11	8/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m2	Ricky May	2:00.7	2:00.7	3.49L	$26	84	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$1,500	1. Alta Meteor 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
84 Day Spell
5th of 6	30/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	Ricky May	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Franco Marek 2. 3.

American Me (10m 1) 13383
Trainer: Brent & Tim White (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $374,312
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Bella Me

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Owners: Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, B Kouvelis, I R F Mckelvie, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, Scotts Ferry Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 16-15-17

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-3

1st Up

9: 0-4-1

2nd Up

9: 1-0-2

3rd Up

9: 1-0-2

Mobile

52: 7-8-9

Standing

51: 9-7-8

All-Weather

93: 12-14-16

Slushy

3: 0-0-3

Grass

10: 4-1-1

Best Mile

1:58.60

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Victorious in this race a year ago and racing well enough to play another part.

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
3rd of 12	19/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	30m3	Ricky May	2:02.9	2:02.9	2.30L	$30	14	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,000	$1,900	1. Arthur Shelby 2. Rubira 3. American Me
8th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Gerard O'Reilly	2:00.3	2:00.3	3.79L	$31	14	FFA PACE	$37,900	$700	1. Alta Meteor 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Franco Marek
3rd of 9	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Blair Orange	2:01.2	2:01.2	0.30L	$9.10	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$37,900	$3,600	1. Mo'unga 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
3rd of 11	8/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m3	Blair Orange	2:00.7	2:00.7	3.09L	$5.10	35	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$2,375	1. Alta Meteor 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	30/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	Kimberly Butt	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Franco Marek 2. 3.
1st of 6	4/7/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	40m1	Harrison Orange	3:19.1	1:58.6	0.89L	$1.70	14	3YO+ R54 to R78 DiscrHcp PACE	$17,900	$11,000	1. American Me 2. Mantra Blue 3. Leo Lincoln

Franco Marek (10m 2) 0x223
Trainer: Greg Manson (Lincoln)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $158,813
Win / Place: 23% / 58%

Nearing Another Win

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Miss Lisa

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: S W Boyd, G J Manson, A Kotzikas

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 8-6-6

Track

3: 1-0-1

Season

3: 0-2-1

1st Up

8: 2-2-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-2

3rd Up

5: 1-1-2

Mobile

8: 0-1-3

Standing

26: 8-5-3

All-Weather

19: 3-5-4

Slushy

4: 1-1-0

Grass

15: 5-1-2

Best Mile

1:59.62

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

5-time winner on the grass. Ultra-tough and could present a problem to the fave.

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	5/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	John Morrison	2:00.3	2:00.3	1.00L	$11	14	FFA PACE	$37,900	$3,600	1. Alta Meteor 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Franco Marek
2nd of 9	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	John Morrison	2:01.2	2:01.2	0.19L	$2.70	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$37,900	$6,200	1. Mo'unga 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
2nd of 11	8/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	John Morrison	2:00.7	2:00.7	0.71L	$3.90	159	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$3,875	1. Alta Meteor 2. Franco Marek 3. American Me
159 Day Spell
1st of 6	30/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	John Morrison	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Franco Marek 2. Alta Meteor 3.
2nd of 5	16/7/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Blair Orange	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Clonakilty 2. Franco Marek 3.
11th of 14	2/3/25	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	35m1	John Morrison	2:01.6	2:01.6	7.58L	$6.60	10	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$36,225	$613	1. Double Time 2. Pinseeker 3. Commander Ben

Rakero Rocket (10m 3) 545x7
Trainer: Tom Bamford (Rangiora)
Driver: Gavin Smith
Prize Money: $271,798
Win / Place: 32% / 56%

1st Up Record

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Motu Pocket O'Jewels

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: R J Dawe, K A Dawe, Est R J Dawe

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 8-4-2

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Mobile

17: 7-3-1

Standing

8: 1-1-1

All-Weather

23: 7-4-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.70

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

First attempt here but has won on the grass. Useful Add resumption; combos spice

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
7th of 12	19/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Gavin Smith	2:02.9	2:02.9	3.72L	$8.00	133	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,000	$350	1. Arthur Shelby 2. Rubira 3. American Me
133 Day Spell
2nd of 6	26/8/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Gavin Smith	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Renegade 2. Rakero Rocket 3.
5th of 11	20/8/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Gavin Smith	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Arthur Shelby 2. 3.
5th of 10	9/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Gavin Smith	1:55.5	1:55.5	4.01L	$4.20	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900	$1,800	1. Vessem 2. Wag Star 3. Pinseeker
4th of 9	2/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Gavin Smith	1:58.4	1:58.4	2.19L	$29	7	DiscrHcp PACE	$94,750	$5,250	1. Republican Party 2. Sooner The Bettor 3. We Walk By Faith
5th of 10	25/4/25	Auckland	2700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Gavin Smith	1:58.4	1:58.4	2.79L	$12	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500	$3,000	1. Republican Party 2. Mo'unga 3. Don't Stop Dreaming

Akuta (30m 1) x3151
Trainer: Mark & Nathan Purdon (Matamata)
Driver: Mark Purdon
Prize Money: $1,173,265
Win / Place: 51% / 82%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Adore To Our Dreams

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Cullen Breeding Limited, Mark Purdon, T F Shaw

100

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 18-6-5

Season

4: 2-0-1

1st Up

6: 3-2-1

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 3-0-2

Mobile

23: 12-4-3

Standing

12: 6-2-2

All-Weather

35: 18-6-4

Slushy

3: 2-0-1

Best Mile

1:51.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Back in winning form in the Hannan. Has the class to overcome the handicap today

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
1st of 9	14/9/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Mark Purdon	3:11.4	1:58.4	1.30L	$2.00	9	FFA PACE	$37,900	$22,000	1. Akuta 2. Dalton Shard 3. MacAndrew Aviator
5th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Mark Purdon	2:00.3	2:00.3	1.90L	$2.70	14	FFA PACE	$37,900	$1,200	1. Alta Meteor 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Franco Marek
1st of 4	22/8/25	Auckland	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mark Purdon	2:06.6	1:59.9	0.71L	$1.60	14	R67 & faster MOB. PACE	$17,200	$11,000	1. Akuta 2. Jeremiah 3. Better Knuckle Up
3rd of 7	8/8/25	Auckland	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brooke Wilkins	1:56.2	1:56.2	1.00L	$1.70	586	3YO+, R55 to R115 with cond. MOB. PACE	$18,250	$1,900	1. Treacherous Baby 2. You Little Beauty 3. Akuta
586 Day Spell
3rd of 8	31/12/23	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	30m1	Mark Purdon	2:01.9	2:01.9	4.39L	$1.60f	44	3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$55,800	$5,400	1. Don't Stop Dreaming 2. Old Town Road 3. Akuta
44 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 3	12/12/23	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Olivia Thornley	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Akuta 2. Ron McKinley 3.