Betcha - Form Guide

Ultimate Counsel (Fr1) 03360
Trainer: Nigel Perkins (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $43,709
Win / Place: 3.39% / 28%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Susie Maguire

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Owners: N C Perkins, Miss S Palmer, P W May, G W Tait, J W Hands, Mrs E Cumming, Mrs A Lucas

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 2-6-9

Distance

15: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-0-1

Season

11: 0-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

59: 2-6-9

All-Weather

29: 1-4-3

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

30: 1-2-6

Left Handed

59: 2-15

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 0-1-1

2nd Favourite

3: 1-0-2

Best Mile

2:04.38

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Found wanting from the trail at Ash. Earlier form sound and can bounce back 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
11th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr8	Riley Harrison	2:01.0	2:01.0	14.01L	$6.50	14	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	Prkd,ld,trld 1500,failed to run on
6th of 9	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Riley Harrison	2:15.3	2:15.3	4.01L	$6.20	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,844	$219	1. Goodoldayz 2. Santanna Mach 3. Blackjack	Brk,prkd,no cvr,askd,fght,peakd
3rd of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Riley Harrison	2:10.5	2:10.5	1.00L	$18	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$1,188	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	Led,trld 1900,off prkd tn,dug well
3rd of 13	26/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Riley Harrison	2:14.3	2:14.3	1.60L	$35	8	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$1,188	1. Polly Grey 2. Rockcent 3. Ultimate Counsel	Up,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard
11th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Carter Dalgety	2:06.1	2:06.1	6.21L	$18	8	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	Ld,trld,3-bk 1900,off,blkd,had more
10th of 13	10/12/25	Oamaru	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Carter Dalgety	2:11.6	2:11.6	6.62L	$23	10	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Seaside Pond 2. Stormy Vista 3. Rapid Response	Parkd,1x1,angld widr,batld

Artmore (Fr2) 60000
Trainer: Gary Shand (Washdyke)
Driver: Gary Shand
Prize Money: $42,460
Win / Place: 3.45% / 24%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Neverbettor

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: L E Williams

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 2-6-6

Distance

14: 0-3-4

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

16: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

58: 2-6-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

55: 2-5-6

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

3: 0-1-0

Left Handed

58: 2-12

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

4: 0-1-1

Best Mile

1:58.70

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Stable change since unsuccessful 2025. First look here and others preferred.

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
3rd of 3	20/1/26	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Gary Shand	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Glaucus 2. 3. Artmore	-
10th of 13	6/1/26	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:02.2	2:02.2	6.28L	$57	10	R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Ultimate Perfection 2. Didjashoutthebar 3. Ramblin Rover	Soon 4pegs,only batld up innr
13th of 14	27/12/25	Gore	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Brent Barclay	1:56.4	1:56.4	13.01L	$123	13	R35 MOB. PACE	$12,420	$210	1. Raknruin 2. Abull 3. Kensi	Gt spd,wide,parkd,folded
11th of 13	14/12/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Matthew Williamson	1:58.3	1:58.3	15.99L	$32	7	R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Forever Arden 2. Van Liberty 3. Searing Light	3-4pegs,only batld up innr
11th of 13	7/12/25	Forbury Pk	2200m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Matthew Williamson	2:04.2	2:04.2	6.21L	$17	10	R35 to R37 MOB. PACE	$12,210	$210	1. Itsallaboutthemoney 2. Searing Light 3. Bautista	Last,drag up 500,offered zero
6th of 10	27/11/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Robbie Close	1:57.1	1:57.1	5.20L	$28	21	R35 to R37 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Keltic Tiger 2. Sidorova 3. Haley Robyn	10th otr,4-bk bell,bttld closer mid

Blackjack (Fr3) 34238
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $23,080
Win / Place: 5.00% / 45%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Kamwood Elsie

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Owners: M C Purvis, B W Marshall

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-3-5

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

13: 1-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

14: 1-2-3

Standing

6: 0-1-2

All-Weather

15: 1-2-3

Slushy

4: 0-1-1

Grass

5: 0-1-2

Left Handed

16: 1-8

Right Handed

4: 0-0

Favourite

7: 1-2-2

2nd Favourite

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

2:00.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Had an excuse at Ash when denied space. Strong form prior makes him a big hope.

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
8th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	John Dunn	2:01.0	2:01.0	7.40L	$3.80	14	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	Ld,trld 2100,3-bk,held up,no pickup
3rd of 9	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	John Dunn	2:15.3	2:15.3	2.01L	$2.30	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,844	$1,188	1. Goodoldayz 2. Santanna Mach 3. Blackjack	Chkd,1x1,up 3wd tn,chased well
2nd of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	John Dunn	2:10.5	2:10.5	0.59L	$4.00	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$1,938	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	Brk,3bk inr,3bk otr 700,1x1 tn,tidy
4th of 13	26/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr10	John Dunn	2:14.3	2:14.3	1.78L	$7.20	8	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$750	1. Polly Grey 2. Rockcent 3. Ultimate Counsel	1x1,prkd 2000,no respite,fght well
3rd of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Blair Orange	2:06.1	2:06.1	1.71L	$11	21	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$760	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	5th pegs,4-bk,held up,late bid mrks
9th of 11	27/11/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tayla Duley	1:56.4	1:56.4	11.00L	$38	20	3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$193	1. Take The Miki 2. Molly Maeve Estelle 3. Quinn	8th otr,3-bk 1050,wd 500,no pickup

My Skatjie (Fr4) 0p865
Trainer: Carl & Jeremy Markham (Weedons)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: $23,270
Win / Place: 2.50% / 15%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Special Bella

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mrs L M Markham, I B Sowden, Mrs S A White, Miss M J Sowden

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 1-2-3

Distance

9: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

8: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

20: 0-1-2

Standing

20: 1-1-1

All-Weather

14: 0-1-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

26: 1-1-1

Left Handed

40: 1-5

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

4: 0-0-1

Best Mile

2:04.70

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Close-up in 5th at Reef and didn't get all favours at Wpt. Throw into multiples.

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
5th of 9	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Sarah O'Reilly	2:15.3	2:15.3	2.60L	$24	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,844	$219	1. Goodoldayz 2. Santanna Mach 3. Blackjack	4th,3bk inr,held up tn,honest inr
6th of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Sarah O'Reilly	2:10.5	2:10.5	12.01L	$23	10	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$219	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	6-7bk otr,rear inr,held up,off,ok
8th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Sarah O'Reilly	2:06.1	2:06.1	4.61L	$31	4	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	6th otr,3-bk,wd top,fght on nicely
- of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Sarah O'Reilly	2:07.3	2:07.3	99.37L	$20	14	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$13,156	$219	1. My Wingman 2. One Eye Bandit 3. Festus Haggen, Goodoldayz	Blew the start,tailed off,pulled up
10th of 17	30/11/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Sarah O'Reilly	2:05.7	2:05.7	6.39L	$88	7	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$13,594	$219	1. Hi Hopes 2. Lonnekers 3. Edict	Brk early,7th inr,5-bk,off,solid wd
12th of 14	23/11/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	1	Sarah O'Reilly	2:03.4	2:03.4	8.81L	$34	280	3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Impressive Shard 2. John Stewart 3. Franco Elvis	Tardy,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks
280 Day Spell

Kushite Warrior (Fr5) 05564
Trainer: Malcolm Shinn (West Melton)
Driver: Gavin Smith
Prize Money: $10,825
Win / Place: 5.88% / 5.88%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Betting Line

Dam: Southern Rain

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Owners: Carpet Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

9: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

11: 0-0-0

Standing

6: 1-0-0

All-Weather

9: 0-0-0

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

8: 1-0-0

Left Handed

17: 1-0

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:07.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Closed hard at Rang, 1 Jan and racing well enough to figure strongly. Quins/tris

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
4th of 11	1/1/26	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tayla Duley	2:01.0	2:01.0	2.60L	$41	3	4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,808	$660	1. Kowhai Star 2. Candy Cane 3. Nothing But You	Trld out,4-bk bell,off 300,bold fin
6th of 14	29/12/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Gavin Smith	2:03.4	2:03.4	2.49L	$6.10	11	with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Sweet Willow 2. Beaudiene Always B 3. Jukebox Gypsy	1x1,3-bk 1050,wd top,ran on solidly
5th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Gavin Smith	2:06.1	2:06.1	3.31L	$10	4	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	Brk,10th inr,6-bk,off,blkd,late mid
5th of 14	14/12/25	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	John Morrison	2:05.1	2:05.1	1.71L	$13	8	R35 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,938	$219	1. Archie 2. Betterthandiva 3. The Highlander	1x1,5-bk 1300,wdst top,strong claim
13th of 15	6/12/25	Geraldine	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr17	John Morrison	2:04.0	2:04.0	21.00L	$36	41	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$14,735	$245	1. Quicker Than Quick 2. Stylish Lustre 3. Country Gold	Chkd/brk,buried mrks,chkd,no dash
41 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 10	26/10/25	Waimate	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	John Morrison	2:07.0	2:07.0	9.18L	$10	4	3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. PACE	$10,615	$193	1. Festus Haggen 2. Franco Elvis 3. Hope For Love	Brk,6th inr,5-bk 1500,off,never clr

Interpol (Fr6) 09065
Trainer: Vicki Sell (Phar Lap Raceway)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $21,745
Win / Place: 4.55% / 6.82%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Lilytomella

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Miss V M Sell

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 2-0-1

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-0

Mobile

20: 1-0-0

Standing

24: 1-0-1

All-Weather

31: 0-0-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

13: 2-0-1

Left Handed

44: 2-1

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:04.80

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Nice effort when last here at huge odds. Might pay to consider for first 4 value

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
5th of 7	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Matthew Williamson	2:05.5	2:05.5	11.00L	$34	20	4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$9,125	$175	1. Lonnekers 2. Stormy Vista 3. Sans Repos	3rd inr,3-bk 2300,plggd away in gap
6th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Gemma Thornley	2:06.1	2:06.1	3.38L	$203	21	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	9th otr,5-bk,off top,ran on stoutly
11th of 11	27/11/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	1:56.4	1:56.4	67.99L	$197	21	3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$193	1. Take The Miki 2. Molly Maeve Estelle 3. Quinn	7th otr,1x1 1050,failed to spark up
9th of 10	6/11/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Morrison	2:00.1	2:00.1	46.99L	$168	11	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Robyns Art 2. Haley Robyn 3. Zia Bromac	7th inr,4-bk bell,unable to fire up
13th of 13	26/10/25	Waimate	2100m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Ricky May	2:03.2	2:03.2	10.00L	$79	7	3YO+ R39 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Beachbreak 2. Flying Bird 3. To Ri Ruby	Across to trail early,held up,plggd
10th of 11	19/10/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	John Morrison	1:56.9	1:56.9	31.00L	$152	7	3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Dawn To Dark 2. Shadow Creek 3. Keltic Tiger	Soon 4pegs,never ran on

Not Over (Fr7) 92344
Trainer: Wendy Stevenson (Ashburton)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $74,226
Win / Place: 4.55% / 15%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Changeover

Dam: Motu Fantasy

Dam's Sire: Dream Away(USA)

Owners: Ms W R Stevenson, P L Forrest

Rating

Stats

Career

110: 5-7-5

Distance

22: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

11: 0-1-1

Season

14: 0-1-1

1st Up

9: 0-1-0

2nd Up

9: 0-2-1

3rd Up

9: 0-2-0

Mobile

77: 4-6-5

Standing

33: 1-1-0

All-Weather

74: 3-5-3

Slushy

5: 1-0-0

Grass

36: 2-2-2

Left Handed

110: 5-12

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

5: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:59.29

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Never runs a bad race and sure to find a handy spot. Can improve course stats.

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
4th of 7	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:05.5	2:05.5	6.69L	$8.50	6	4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$9,125	$600	1. Lonnekers 2. Stormy Vista 3. Sans Repos	Brk,4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,bttld on
4th of 9	1/1/26	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Close	2:05.6	2:05.6	4.61L	$13	3	R35 to R40 PACE	$10,423	$660	1. Lonnekers 2. Ukraine 3. Stormy Vista	Prkd,ld,trld 2100,off,bttld solidly
3rd of 14	29/12/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Robbie Close	2:03.4	2:03.4	3.09L	$14	11	3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE	$12,938	$1,188	1. John Stewart 2. Hey Tonight 3. Not Over	Wd,ld 1600,trld 1000,thru,stout fin
2nd of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr10	Robbie Close	2:06.1	2:06.1	1.60L	$24	8	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$1,240	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	Wd,pshd to ld 1900,dictated,run dwn
9th of 13	10/12/25	Oamaru	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Sarah O'Reilly	2:11.6	2:11.6	6.10L	$30	4	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Seaside Pond 2. Stormy Vista 3. Rapid Response	3-4pegs,last turn,thru mid,fair
8th of 15	6/12/25	Geraldine	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Carter Dalgety	2:04.0	2:04.0	4.01L	$26	9	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$14,735	$245	1. Quicker Than Quick 2. Stylish Lustre 3. Country Gold	3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,sound fin

Here's Johny (Fr8) 48009
Trainer: Megan Swain (Leeston)
Driver: Samantha Ottley
Prize Money: $32,154
Win / Place: 2.50% / 17%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Johny Rock

Dam: Abbey Row

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: W T F Moffatt, B P Mcintyre

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 1-1-5

Distance

5: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

11: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

39: 1-1-5

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

38: 1-1-5

Slushy

4: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Left Handed

40: 1-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 0-0-2

2nd Favourite

5: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:00.14

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

No luck, 13 Jan after a mistake at Ash prior. Yet to feature on grass; stretched

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
9th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Samantha Ottley	2:01.0	2:01.0	10.00L	$23	23	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	3rd,3-bk inr,4-bk,held up,no pickup
3rd of 3	6/1/26	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Bob Butt	3:26.30	-	2.32L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cheer The Captain 2. Captain Commodore 3. Here's Johny	-
5th of 5	23/12/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Samantha Ottley	3:23.80	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Warrior Chief 2. Ukraine 3. Seaside Pond	-
10th of 10	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tim Williams	1:56.6	1:56.6	35.99L	$42	15	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,124	1. Greased Lightnin 2. Our Twinkle 3. Foliejon Star	Brk on dispatch,chased distantly
14th of 14	6/12/25	Geraldine	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Tim Williams	2:00.3	2:00.3	35.99L	$15	10	3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$14,490	$245	1. Penny Weight 2. Always A Menace 3. Breeny's Conqueror	Eased,wd cvr,posrted,brk 900m out
8th of 13	26/11/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Peter Hunter	1:59.6	1:59.6	6.51L	$30	10	3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Okiwi Bay 2. Superfast 3. Shezza Vinny	3w cvr,cartd 800,bk otr,batld

Stylish Lustre (Fr9) 70798
Trainer: Ivan Court (Ladbrooks)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $12,810
Win / Place: 6.67% / 20%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Valor Lustre

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: I R Court

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

12: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

9: 0-0-1

Standing

6: 1-1-0

All-Weather

13: 1-0-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Left Handed

15: 1-2

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:04.60

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Useful without reward on both days at Rich. Good beginner and offers place spice

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 12	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Standing	All Weather	Fr10	John Morrison	1:57.1	1:57.1	7.70L	$41	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$13,500	$236	1. Son Of Doc 2. Sandy Shore 3. Ukraine	4bk inr,off mid 400,steady mid-inr
9th of 11	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	John Morrison	2:02.4	2:02.4	5.50L	$32	13	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$13,264	$236	1. The Coalman 2. Carlin 3. Ukraine	Up,led,trld,3bk 800,tight,sound inr
7th of 14	27/12/25	Gore	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Tim Williams	1:56.4	1:56.4	6.91L	$6.20	9	R35 MOB. PACE	$12,420	$210	1. Raknruin 2. Abull 3. Kensi	Mid-bk otr,widr trn,thru mid,tidy
11th of 13	18/12/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Sr10	Gerard O'Reilly	2:03.9	2:03.9	27.99L	$13	6	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$8,140	$140	1. Bettor Way 2. Anytime At All 3. Gem N Em	Brk score-up,tailed off,out of play
7th of 8	12/12/25	NZ Metro	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	John Morrison	2:00.4	2:00.4	13.01L	$5.80	6	4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$15,810	$298	1. Flying Bird 2. Lonnekers 3. Major Happy	Soon prkd,no cvr,felt pinch str
2nd of 15	6/12/25	Geraldine	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr15	Gerard O'Reilly	2:04.0	2:04.0	0.11L	$95	16	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$14,735	$2,170	1. Quicker Than Quick 2. Stylish Lustre 3. Country Gold	Wd cvr,1x1 1250,wd 450,chall,denied

Playing With Stars (Fr10) 76574
Trainer: Tom Bagrie (Ohoka)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $56,578
Win / Place: 9.62% / 26%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Twinkle Bromac

Dam's Sire: Rocknroll Hanover

Owners: Ms B Heyde, B C Cowley, J O Arbuckle

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 5-5-4

Distance

7: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

16: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 2-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

Mobile

38: 4-3-2

Standing

14: 1-2-2

All-Weather

43: 5-5-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

9: 0-0-0

Left Handed

52: 5-9

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-0-1

2nd Favourite

6: 2-0-1

Best Mile

2:00.70

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Blinds ON, Sliding Blinds OFF [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Didn't quit after facing the breeze at Ash. Nil grass stats a concern; first 4s.

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
4th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Thomas Borcoskie	2:01.0	2:01.0	4.20L	$20	6	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,825	$600	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	4th,1x1,left prkd 1500,outfinished
7th of 11	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Thomas Borcoskie	2:00.5	2:00.5	4.20L	$11	8	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$175	1. Hey Tonight 2. Cheeky Red 3. Evidently	Trld,3-bk 2300,off 450,whacked away
5th of 10	30/12/25	Reefton	2450m	Mobile	Grass	Sr10	Thomas Borcoskie	2:11.5	2:11.5	5.39L	$50	2	3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Always Bee Gee 2. Chal Vee Power 3. Evidently	3bk otr-1x1,up, tn,steady bid wd
6th of 11	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Mobile	Grass	Sr10	Thomas Borcoskie	2:09.5	2:09.5	3.90L	$55	2	3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$12,281	$219	1. Flyaway 2. Carrera Kahu 3. Evidently	3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,sound mid
7th of 9	26/12/25	Westport	2600m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Thomas Borcoskie	2:07.8	2:07.8	10.00L	$19	8	R35 MOB. PACE	$11,844	$219	1. Heaven 2. Chal Vee Power 3. Carrera Kahu	5-4bk otr,3-4wd 600,no pick-up wd
5th of 13	18/12/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Thomas Borcoskie	2:04.1	2:04.1	4.80L	$41	4	R35 with cond. MOB. PACE	$8,140	$140	1. Logan Rock 2. Heaven 3. The Highlander	11th otr,6-bk,wd rear 450,wdr,stout

Rockcent (Fr11) 00297
Trainer: William Lake (Ashburton)
Driver: Olivia Thornley
Prize Money: $20,985
Win / Place: 2.50% / 15%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Cerock

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: W R Lake, Mrs E P Moore

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 1-2-3

Distance

8: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

8: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

25: 0-1-2

Standing

15: 1-1-1

All-Weather

16: 0-1-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

24: 1-1-2

Left Handed

40: 1-5

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:19.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Strong on day 1 at Wpt and ok at Reef, 30 Dec. Upset winner here in Oct. Blowout

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
7th of 9	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Olivia Thornley	2:15.3	2:15.3	4.20L	$35	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,844	$219	1. Goodoldayz 2. Santanna Mach 3. Blackjack	Brk,detachd,5bk inr,bt slows inr
9th of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Olivia Thornley	2:10.5	2:10.5	29.00L	$25	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$219	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	3wd,prkd 2100,3-4bk otr,wiltd 450
2nd of 13	26/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr11	Olivia Thornley	2:14.3	2:14.3	1.41L	$128	8	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,719	$1,938	1. Polly Grey 2. Rockcent 3. Ultimate Counsel	3bk otr-1x1,waited,to inr tn,handy
15th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Jim Curtin	2:06.1	2:06.1	39.00L	$91	35	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	Blew the start badly,out of action
35 Day Freshen-Up
13th of 13	13/11/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Morrison	1:56.6	1:56.6	11.00L	$104	18	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$17,298	$298	1. Justyouwait 2. Ohoka Cobra 3. Okiwi Bay	Prkd,cvr,shffld,held up rear,no zip
10th of 13	26/10/25	Waimate	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr13	Ricky May	2:09.5	2:09.5	9.41L	$16	14	3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE	$11,193	$193	1. Rapid Response 2. Swift Guy 3. Vermeer Lustre	8th otr,left prkd 1400,dropped away

He's A Bay (Fr12) 50068
Trainer: Chris McDowell (Leeston)
Driver: Sam Thornley
Prize Money: $38,795
Win / Place: 5.66% / 15%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Nadia Bay

Dam's Sire: Jereme's Jet

Owners: Mrs R B Kearns, C Mcdowell

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 3-4-1

Distance

15: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

4: 0-1-0

Season

14: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

4: 0-0-0

Standing

49: 3-4-1

All-Weather

33: 2-2-0

Slushy

4: 0-0-0

Grass

20: 1-2-1

Left Handed

53: 3-5

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

2:03.97

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Not a mile off rivals at Blen but will need favours to earn 2nd course cheque.

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
8th of 10	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:14.7	2:14.7	6.80L	$21	2	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$12,063	$219	1. Goodoldayz 2. Stormy Vista 3. Carlin	Brk,4th,prkd,cvr 2100,3-bk,plggd wd
6th of 11	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Kyle Cameron	2:16.2	2:16.2	3.79L	$90	5	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,281	$219	1. Son Of Doc 2. Country Gold 3. Stormy Vista	3bk inr,waitd,off,tight 200,sound
11th of 12	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Standing	All Weather	Fr8	Sam Thornley	1:57.1	1:57.1	15.99L	$76	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$13,500	$236	1. Son Of Doc 2. Sandy Shore 3. Ukraine	3-4bk otr,3wd 400,no punch wd
10th of 11	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Sam Thornley	2:02.4	2:02.4	14.01L	$72	8	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$13,264	$236	1. The Coalman 2. Carlin 3. Ukraine	Trld-4bk inr,5bk 800,off rear,plain
5th of 9	1/1/26	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr11	Sam Thornley	2:05.6	2:05.6	15.02L	$33	14	R35 to R40 PACE	$10,423	$193	1. Lonnekers 2. Ukraine 3. Stormy Vista	Ld out,3-bk 2100,unable to quicken
13th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	Sam Thornley	2:06.1	2:06.1	8.10L	$7.80	8	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$8,420	$140	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	Prkd,ld,trld 1900,thru,outfinished

Cheeky Red (FrU1) 69922
Trainer: Raewyn Low (Ashburton)
Driver: Terry Chmiel
Prize Money: $26,345
Win / Place: 6.25% / 28%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Beaujolais

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: Mrs R M Low, M J Sandrey

100

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 2-3-4

Distance

12: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-2-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

10: 0-1-0

Standing

22: 2-2-4

All-Weather

21: 1-3-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

11: 1-0-0

Left Handed

32: 2-7

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

5: 1-0-2

Best Mile

2:02.90

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Made it back-to-back 2nds with bold Ash run. Thin grass record but must include.

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 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Terry Chmiel	2:01.0	2:01.0	2.79L	$13	6	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$9,825	$1,550	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	8th otr,3-bk bell,4w top,strong fin
2nd of 11	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Terry Chmiel	2:00.5	2:00.5	1.78L	$23	20	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$1,550	1. Hey Tonight 2. Cheeky Red 3. Evidently	6th inr,4-bk,3-bk 400,blkd,bold mid
9th of 13	18/12/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Terry Chmiel	2:04.1	2:04.1	9.41L	$35	8	R35 with cond. MOB. PACE	$8,140	$140	1. Logan Rock 2. Heaven 3. The Highlander	7th otr,4-bk 1800,off,bt stragglers
9th of 13	10/12/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Samantha Ottley	2:04.7	2:04.7	15.02L	$13	10	R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,175	$175	1. The Mandalorian 2. Rock Fern 3. Sidorova	Bk otr,thru mid,battld away
6th of 12	30/11/25	Methven	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Sr12	Terry Chmiel	2:04.0	2:04.0	3.90L	$38	7	3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,500	$219	1. Do You Wanna Dance 2. Breeny's Conqueror 3. Swift Guy	Eased,5-bk inr,off,held up,tidy fin
7th of 14	23/11/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr13	Terry Chmiel	2:03.1	2:03.1	3.01L	$55	10	3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,385	$193	1. Melton Magnate 2. Hey Tonight 3. Penny Weight	Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 650,tidy wdst