Motukarara Race 10

THE GOLDEN MILE PACE

Prize Money: -

Distance: 2170m
Class: 3YO+ R35 to
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Grass

Jake (Fr1) 0990p
Trainer: Ross Cameron (Coes Ford)
Driver: Ross Cameron
Prize Money: $35,608
Win / Place: 10% / 22%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Oursue

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-3-3

Distance

8: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-1

Season

12: 2-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

49: 5-3-3

Mobile

14: 0-0-0

Standing

35: 5-3-3

All-Weather

27: 2-2-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

22: 3-1-0

Left Handed

49: 5-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

4: 2-1-0

Best Mile

2:03.34

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Pulled up after dropping out at Rang. Happy to take notes despite a handy alley.

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
- of 12	6/2/26	Amberley	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m5	Ross Cameron	2:06.1	2:06.1	267.3m	$87	54	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,818	$207	1. Waikaka 2. Not Over 3. Lavra Rose	9th otr,4-bk,beaten 900m,pulled up
54 Day Freshen-Up
12th of 13	14/12/25	Rangiora	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Ross Cameron	2:02.6	2:02.6	48.4m	$78	14	3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE	$11,563	$199	1. Ohoka Cobra 2. Lavra Rose 3. Topaz	Eased,5 & 6-bk mrks,failed to sight
9th of 12	30/11/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Harrison Orange	2:02.0	2:02.0	51.1m	$32	7	4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE INV J	$11,364	$199	1. The Coalman 2. Buckskin 3. Topaz	4-bk otr,3 & 4w 400,unable to spark
9th of 14	23/11/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Sam Thornley	2:03.9	2:03.9	14.3m	$20	28	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Style Council 2. Carlin 3. Nasana	Trld,3-bk 1800,off,whacked away gap
12th of 14	26/10/25	Waimate	2100m	Mobile	Grass	Sr15	Ross Cameron	2:00.5	2:00.5	113.0m	$29	14	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,821	$183	1. Shannon B 2. Nasana 3. Lavra Rose	Eased,chkd,rear,never a live threat
8th of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr10	Ross Cameron	2:06.2	2:06.2	8.6m	$15	11	3YO+ R41 to R45 PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Quicker Than Quick 2. Flying Bird 3. Nasana	8th inr,5-bk,off,held up,tidy wdst

Santanna Mach (Fr2) 25176
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $260,409
Win / Place: 9.36% / 31%

12 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Santanna Blue Chip

Dam: Talk To Me Mach

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Rating

Stats

Career

267: 25-29-30

Distance

34: 4-1-5

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-0-0

Season

25: 2-3-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-2

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Metro

13: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

254: 24-28-30

Mobile

182: 17-27-23

Standing

85: 8-2-7

All-Weather

221: 20-24-30

Slushy

19: 0-2-2

Grass

46: 5-5-0

Left Handed

259: 25-59

Right Handed

8: 0-0

Favourite

12: 7-1-2

2nd Favourite

17: 0-6-3

Best Mile

1:57.40

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Run down in start 267 last week. Safe beginner who can add value to exotics 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
6th of 9	8/2/26	Hororata	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Devon Dolan	2:08.4	2:08.4	26.1m	$19	13	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D	$10,767	$199	1. Foliejon Star 2. Art Jordan 3. Country Gold	Cght wd,pressed to ld 1550,hdd 350m
7th of 10	26/1/26	WaikBoP	1750m	Mobile	Grass	Fr1	Stephanie Burley	2:05.7	2:05.7	13.4m	$18	13	R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,364	$199	1. Million Dollar Chic 2. Waltzing With Miki 3. Jaccka Opa	5th inr,3-bk 1400,off,held up,sound
1st of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Wilson House	3:00.6	2:01.0	7.5m	$9.00	6	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$8,932	$5,000	1. Santanna Mach 2. Cheeky Red 3. Bautista	5th otr,prkd,ld 1500,kicked,too big
5th of 11	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wilson House	2:00.5	2:00.5	9.7m	$7.30	8	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$8,932	$159	1. Hey Tonight 2. Cheeky Red 3. Evidently	Prkd,into ld 2300,claimed 200m out
2nd of 9	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Wilson House	2:15.3	2:15.3	0.5m	$11	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$10,767	$1,762	1. Goodoldayz 2. Santanna Mach 3. Blackjack	Led,trld 2200,waited,went close inr
4th of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Wilson House	2:10.5	2:10.5	5.1m	$21	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,563	$682	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	Trld,off,ld 1900,kickd 400,run down

He's A Bay (Fr3) 06800
Trainer: Chris McDowell (Leeston)
Driver: Sam Thornley
Prize Money: $35,618
Win / Place: 5.45% / 14%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Nadia Bay

Dam's Sire: Jereme's Jet

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 3-4-1

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

16: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

54: 3-3-1

Mobile

4: 0-0-0

Standing

51: 3-4-1

All-Weather

34: 2-2-0

Slushy

4: 0-0-0

Grass

21: 1-2-1

Left Handed

55: 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

Got the shuffle-up at Oam and no dash after. Hard to recommend on current form.

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 14	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Gerard O'Reilly	2:11.2	2:11.2	29.6m	$88	7	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,350	$175	1. My Skatjie 2. Waikaka 3. Not Over	Parkd,1x1,shffld bk,only batld
10th of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr12	Sam Thornley	2:02.6	2:02.6	24.7m	$42	7	R35 to R36 PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Not Over 2. Playing With Stars 3. My Skatjie	5th pegs,5-bk 1600,couldn't quicken
8th of 10	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:14.7	2:14.7	18.3m	$21	2	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,966	$199	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	10.2m	$90	5	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,165	$199	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	43.0m	$76	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$12,273	$215	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	37.7m	$72	8	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,058	$215	1. The Coalman 2. Carlin 3. Ukraine	Trld-4bk inr,5bk 800,off rear,plain

Blackjack (Fr4) 38580
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $21,531
Win / Place: 4.35% / 39%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Kamwood Elsie

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 1-3-5

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

16: 1-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

19: 1-3-5

Mobile

15: 1-2-3

Standing

8: 0-1-2

All-Weather

16: 1-2-3

Slushy

4: 0-1-1

Grass

7: 0-1-2

Left Handed

19: 1-8

Right Handed

4: 0-0

Favourite

8: 1-2-2

2nd Favourite

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

2:00.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Sound enough in recent outings without dealing the killer blow. Throw in 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
10th of 13	6/2/26	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Sam Thornley	2:04.4	2:04.4	12.9m	$7.70	5	3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,563	$199	1. Shanky's Shot 2. Interrorgator 3. Art Jordan	Prkd,cvr,4-bk 1300,wdst top,fght on
8th of 14	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Tayla Duley	2:11.2	2:11.2	17.5m	$11	7	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,350	$175	1. My Skatjie 2. Waikaka 3. Not Over	Soon 1x1,shffld bk,ran on ok mid
5th of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	John Dunn	2:02.6	2:02.6	10.8m	$3.30	12	R35 to R36 PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Not Over 2. Playing With Stars 3. My Skatjie	Prkd,ld,trld 1600,green,no late zip
8th of 11	13/1/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	John Dunn	2:01.0	2:01.0	19.9m	$3.80	14	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$8,932	$159	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	5.4m	$2.30	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$10,767	$1,080	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	1.6m	$4.00	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,563	$1,762	1. Elektra King 2. Blackjack 3. Ultimate Counsel	Brk,3bk inr,3bk otr 700,1x1 tn,tidy

Hi Life (Fr5) 93405
Trainer: Geoff Dunn (Rangiora Raceway)
Driver: Robbie Close
Prize Money: $22,515
Win / Place: 4.00% / 44%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Life's Essential

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-4-6

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

15: 1-3-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

25: 1-4-6

Mobile

18: 0-4-2

Standing

7: 1-0-4

All-Weather

23: 1-4-5

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-1

Left Handed

25: 1-10

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-1

2nd Favourite

5: 1-1-1

Best Mile

2:01.30

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Ran on from the back last week and she is caught in the mood could go close here

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
5th of 9	6/2/26	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Riley Harrison	2:01.8	2:01.8	14.8m	$13	47	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$10,767	$199	1. My Wingman 2. Heaven 3. Amalfi	Eased,rear otr,wdst top,tidy effort
47 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	28/1/26	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	James Dunn	2:29.30	-	1.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Seaside Rose 2. Hi Life 3. Desert Dancer	-
14th of 14	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Riley Harrison	1:54.3	1:54.3	390.1m	$70	18	4YO Mares MOB. PACE	$54,545	$955	1. Dynasty 2. Ultimate Cullect 3. Ultimate Seisation	Brk 1450,detached,distanced after
4th of 11	3/12/25	Timaru	2050m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Riley Harrison	1:59.3	1:59.3	19.1m	$4.40	13	Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,825	$600	1. Woodlea Diamond 2. Haley Robyn 3. Touch N Go	3-bk mrks,held up top,sound inr gap
3rd of 12	20/11/25	Rangiora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Riley Harrison	1:58.7	1:58.7	1.3m	$10	7	3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE	$9,091	$864	1. Whatz My Choice 2. Santanna Mach 3. Hi Life	Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed hard
9th of 12	13/11/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Dunn	1:57.9	1:57.9	17.8m	$14	6	4YO+ Mares R35 to R44 MOB. PACE INV.D	$18,182	$318	1. Troubleshooter 2. Always A Menace 3. Don't Tell Jenny	6th pegs,3-bk bell,failed to run on

Art Jordan (Fr6) 16632
Trainer: Alan Russell (West Melton)
Driver: Tayla Duley (J)
Prize Money: $26,749
Win / Place: 2.94% / 23%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Shimmy Shoes

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 1-2-5

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

12: 1-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

34: 1-2-5

Mobile

26: 1-0-4

Standing

8: 0-2-1

All-Weather

23: 0-0-3

Slushy

3: 0-0-2

Grass

11: 1-2-2

Left Handed

34: 1-7

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 0-0-1

2nd Favourite

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:09.42

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Run down after finding the front at the turn last week. Shouldn't be far away.

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
2nd of 9	8/2/26	Hororata	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Tayla Duley	2:08.4	2:08.4	10.8m	$16	2	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D	$10,767	$1,762	1. Foliejon Star 2. Art Jordan 3. Country Gold	5th otr,1x1,wd 450,ld tn,gunned dwn
3rd of 13	6/2/26	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Carter Dalgety	2:04.4	2:04.4	3.5m	$16	7	3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,563	$1,080	1. Shanky's Shot 2. Interrorgator 3. Art Jordan	Wd,prkd,cvrf,3-bk,wd tn,bold effort
6th of 9	30/1/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Carter Dalgety	1:56.8	1:56.8	29.6m	$31	5	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$14,644	$271	1. Ukraine 2. My Wingman 3. Jukebox Gypsy	Thru,prkd,flat in 3rd tn,battled
6th of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Carter Dalgety	2:03.4	2:03.4	5.4m	$26	7	R37 to R40 PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Stormy Vista 2. Rapid Response 3. Miki Brown	4th inr,4-bk 2100,fght on mrks,blkd
1st of 11	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Carter Dalgety	2:28.8	2:09.4	1.1m	$11	2	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$11,165	$6,250	1. Art Jordan 2. Hez A Loch 3. Pickettywitch	Ld out,3-bk 1100,got split,ld,stoic
4th of 13	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	Carter Dalgety	2:07.1	2:07.1	16.9m	$8.20	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$11,563	$682	1. Amici 2. Major Moonshine 3. Itz All Over Rover	Up,prkd,3bk otr,3wd 650,fght ok

Artmore (Fr7) 00400
Trainer: Gary Shand (Washdyke)
Driver: Gary Shand
Prize Money: $39,535
Win / Place: 3.28% / 22%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Neverbettor

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 2-6-6

Distance

20: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

19: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Metro

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

59: 2-5-6

Mobile

59: 2-6-6

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

56: 2-5-6

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

5: 0-1-0

Left Handed

61: 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

Check before the bend put paid to any hopes last week. Overall form needs a lift

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 13	8/2/26	Hororata	2300m	Mobile	Grass	Sr12	Gary Shand	2:10.3	2:10.3	45.7m	$43	7	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,250	$159	1. Didjashoutthebar 2. Evidently 3. Hes Santas Excuse	7th pegs,5-bk 2100,chkd 500,no dash
14th of 14	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Gary Shand	2:11.2	2:11.2	43.0m	$37	7	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,350	$175	1. My Skatjie 2. Waikaka 3. Not Over	Brk start,deep pegs,batld rear
4th of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Gary Shand	2:02.6	2:02.6	8.9m	$88	19	R35 to R36 PACE	$10,175	$600	1. Not Over 2. Playing With Stars 3. My Skatjie	6th otr,1x1 1600,bttld soundly mid
3rd of 3	20/1/26	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Gary Shand	3:05.60	-	0.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Glaucus 2. Deceptive Lee 3. Artmore	-
10th of 13	6/1/26	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:02.2	2:02.2	16.9m	$57	10	R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,250	$159	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	35.0m	$123	13	R35 MOB. PACE	$11,291	$191	1. Raknruin 2. Abull 3. Kensi	Gt spd,wide,parkd,folded

Hez A Loch (Fr8) 47021
Trainer: Ian Cameron (Fernside)
Driver: Kyle Cameron
Prize Money: $9,199
Win / Place: 14% / 28%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Lady Loch

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-1-0

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 1-1-0

Mobile

2: 0-1-0

Standing

5: 1-0-0

All-Weather

0: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

7: 1-1-0

Left Handed

7: 1-1

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:12.88

Driver Stats

Comments

Punishing finish to win at Meth after clearing a pocket. Has claims up in grade.

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
1st of 14	8/2/26	Hororata	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr6	Kyle Cameron	3:18.2	2:12.8	1.3m	$44	21	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE	$11,291	$6,000	1. Hez A Loch 2. Major Li 3. Unico Tessa	7th inr,5-bk,blkd,angled 200,lethal
2nd of 11	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Sam Thornley	2:09.4	2:09.4	1.1m	$48	2	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$11,165	$1,762	1. Art Jordan 2. Hez A Loch 3. Pickettywitch	7th inr,shffld,off,wdst,closed hard
11th of 13	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	1	Sam Thornley	2:07.1	2:07.1	126.4m	$34	17	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$11,563	$199	1. Amici 2. Major Moonshine 3. Itz All Over Rover	4-6bk otr,shuffld,very wd tn,plain
7th of 10	30/12/25	Reefton	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Kyle Cameron	2:12.9	2:12.9	18.0m	$9.40	2	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$10,966	$199	1. Captain Publisher 2. Ultimatum 3. Lay On Macduff	7th,3wd,prkd 1400-tn,felt pinch str
4th of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Kyle Cameron	2:12.0	2:12.0	4.6m	$16	2	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$11,563	$682	1. Sargent Henry 2. Captain Publisher 3. Bella Ciao	4-3bk otr,angld wdr 200,smart wd
5th of 16	26/12/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Kyle Cameron	2:12.4	2:12.4	8.1m	$28	8	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$12,159	$199	1. Mattie Nevin 2. Bella Ciao 3. Ultimatum	Soon 3bk otr,tight 3wd tn,sound wd

Country Gold (Fr9) 52693
Trainer: Henderson Hunter (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Riley Harrison (J)
Prize Money: $57,146
Win / Place: 6.78% / 33%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Gold Ace

Dam: Lottie Franco

Dam's Sire: Lis Mara

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 4-11-5

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

9: 0-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-1-2

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

59: 4-11-5

Mobile

16: 1-2-1

Standing

43: 3-9-4

All-Weather

38: 3-8-2

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

21: 1-3-3

Left Handed

59: 4-16

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 1-0-1

2nd Favourite

3: 1-0-0

Best Mile

2:01.30

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Tidy run to complete the trifecta 7 days ago. Best beginning required to repeat.

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 9	8/2/26	Hororata	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Riley Harrison	2:08.4	2:08.4	18.0m	$14	2	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D	$10,767	$1,080	1. Foliejon Star 2. Art Jordan 3. Country Gold	Trld,3-bk 1550,held up,off,fght mid
9th of 12	6/2/26	Amberley	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	John Dunn	2:06.1	2:06.1	17.8m	$16	19	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,818	$207	1. Waikaka 2. Not Over 3. Lavra Rose	Brk early,8th otr,3-bk,off,no punch
6th of 10	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	John Dunn	2:14.7	2:14.7	8.6m	$6.70	2	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,966	$199	1. Goodoldayz 2. Stormy Vista 3. Carlin	3rd inr,3-bk 1900,held up,fght mrks
2nd of 11	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	John Dunn	2:16.2	2:16.2	2.2m	$13	5	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,165	$1,762	1. Son Of Doc 2. Country Gold 3. Stormy Vista	Soon trld,waitd,poked thru well inr
5th of 12	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	1:57.1	1:57.1	13.4m	$21	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$12,273	$215	1. Son Of Doc 2. Sandy Shore 3. Ukraine	Soon 3bk inr,askd tn,steady in mid
8th of 11	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Jacob Dunn	2:02.4	2:02.4	13.4m	$30	11	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,058	$215	1. The Coalman 2. Carlin 3. Ukraine	Prkd,no cvr,askd tn,felt pinch str

Not Over (Fr10) 44132
Trainer: Wendy Stevenson (Ashburton)
Driver: -
Prize Money: $75,760
Win / Place: 5.31% / 17%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Changeover

Dam: Motu Fantasy

Dam's Sire: Dream Away(USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

113: 6-8-6

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

12: 1-0-1

Season

17: 1-2-2

1st Up

9: 0-1-0

2nd Up

9: 0-2-1

3rd Up

9: 0-2-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

113: 6-8-6

Mobile

77: 4-6-5

Standing

36: 2-2-1

All-Weather

75: 4-5-3

Slushy

5: 1-0-0

Grass

38: 2-3-3

Left Handed

113: 6-14

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

Almost bagged his 2nd in 3 starts going down narrowly last week. Nice E/W option

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 12	6/2/26	Amberley	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Close	2:06.1	2:06.1	1.1m	$20	5	3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$11,818	$1,832	1. Waikaka 2. Not Over 3. Lavra Rose	Ld out,set all terms,mastered late
3rd of 14	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Robbie Close	2:11.2	2:11.2	8.6m	$6.90	7	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,350	$950	1. My Skatjie 2. Waikaka 3. Not Over	Soon 3pegs,solid chase innr
1st of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Robbie Close	3:02.9	2:02.6	0.8m	$9.50	18	R35 to R36 PACE	$10,175	$5,500	1. Not Over 2. Playing With Stars 3. My Skatjie	Wd,pressed to ld 1600,held bravely
4th of 7	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:05.5	2:05.5	18.0m	$8.50	6	4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$8,295	$545	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	12.4m	$13	3	R35 to R40 PACE	$9,475	$600	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	8.3m	$14	11	3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE	$11,762	$1,080	1. John Stewart 2. Hey Tonight 3. Not Over	Wd,ld 1600,trld 1000,thru,stout fin

Foliejon Star (Fr11) 34221
Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Prize Money: $27,515
Win / Place: 15% / 61%

Dominant Win Last Start

4 yo Black Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Em Ay

Dam's Sire: Rob Roy Mattgregor

100

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-3-3

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

13: 2-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

12: 2-3-2

Mobile

7: 0-3-2

Standing

6: 2-0-1

All-Weather

4: 0-0-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

9: 2-3-1

Left Handed

13: 2-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:06.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Too smart despite missing away at Meth. This field is within his scope; top pick

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 9	8/2/26	Hororata	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Seth Hill	3:11.6	2:08.4	10.8m	$2.70	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D	$10,767	$6,250	1. Foliejon Star 2. Art Jordan 3. Country Gold	Brk,6th otr,wd cvr 450,pounced,easy
2nd of 11	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr7	Mia Holbrough	2:03.9	2:03.9	1.3m	$8.10	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,825	$1,550	1. Tuneinsportsfans 2. Foliejon Star 3. Amici	Soon parkd,loomd up,game bid
2nd of 7	25/1/26	Rivertn TC	1940m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Mia Holbrough	2:08.9	2:08.9	3.5m	$6.10	4	with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,955	$1,691	1. Cold Pursuit 2. Foliejon Star 3. Franco Seb	Soon 1x1,out trn,loomd,peakd
4th of 10	21/1/26	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Mia Holbrough	2:01.8	2:01.8	10.8m	$13	31	R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$8,773	$545	1. Ukraine 2. Classie Linc 3. Lonnekers	Soon 3pegs,honest chase innr
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 10	21/12/25	Ashburton	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Sheree Tomlinson	1:56.6	1:56.6	4.0m	$28	11	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$54,545	$5,836	1. Greased Lightnin 2. Our Twinkle 3. Foliejon Star	Gate spd,ld,trld,angld wd 200,tidy
2nd of 13	10/12/25	Oamaru	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr5	Sheree Tomlinson	2:05.0	2:05.0	4.0m	$4.40	3	3YO+ R37 to R42 MOB. PACE	$10,175	$1,550	1. Star On The Rocks 2. Foliejon Star 3. Still B Miki	Soon 4pegs,nice wn clear innr

Festus Haggen (Fr12) 30055
Trainer: Leo O'Reilly (Rakaia)
Driver: Leo O'Reilly
Prize Money: $33,663
Win / Place: 5.26% / 34%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Shadow Play

Dam: Ultimate Angel

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 2-8-3

Distance

8: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-0-0

Season

10: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-2-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

38: 2-8-3

Mobile

4: 0-0-0

Standing

34: 2-8-3

All-Weather

11: 0-3-0

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

27: 2-5-3

Left Handed

38: 2-11

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 0-1-0

2nd Favourite

8: 1-2-1

Best Mile

2:05.00

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Has earned 3 cheques here but may lack the zip of rivals to take this. First 4's

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 14	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Leo O'Reilly	2:11.2	2:11.2	14.0m	$9.40	7	R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE	$10,350	$175	1. My Skatjie 2. Waikaka 3. Not Over	Followd 1x1,shffld 3w train,handy
5th of 13	25/1/26	Methven	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Leo O'Reilly	2:03.4	2:03.4	4.6m	$29	27	R37 to R40 PACE	$10,175	$175	1. Stormy Vista 2. Rapid Response 3. Miki Brown	Trld,3bk 2100,held up,off,stout mid
10th of 14	29/12/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr11	Leo O'Reilly	2:01.4	2:01.4	40.4m	$9.00	11	3YO+ R38 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,762	$199	1. Jay R Tolkien 2. Melton Magnate 3. Judine	7th otr,shffld,wd cvr,rear,tidy wdr
10th of 15	18/12/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr12	Leo O'Reilly	2:06.1	2:06.1	15.3m	$4.80	4	3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE	$7,655	$127	1. Henry Winkler 2. Not Over 3. Blackjack	9th pegs,5-bk,off,held up,had more
3rd of 15	14/12/25	Rangiora	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Leo O'Reilly	2:07.3	2:07.3	2.4m	$5.60	8	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$11,960	$881	1. My Wingman 2. One Eye Bandit 3. Festus Haggen, Goodoldayz	Brk,7th otr,5-bk 1050,wd cvr,strong
5th of 15	6/12/25	Geraldine	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr11	Leo O'Reilly	2:04.0	2:04.0	6.5m	$23	6	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$13,395	$223	1. Quicker Than Quick 2. Stylish Lustre 3. Country Gold	10th otr,chkd,wd cvr 650,useful wdr

Sargent Henry (Fr13) 18000
Trainer: Murray Pash (Richmond Park)
Driver: Jim Curtin
Prize Money: $7,626
Win / Place: 12% / 12%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Caitlin Franco

Dam's Sire: Lis Mara

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-0-0

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

8: 1-0-0

Mobile

5: 0-0-0

Standing

3: 1-0-0

All-Weather

4: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 1-0-0

Left Handed

8: 1-0

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:12.02

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Never a hope off similar alley at Rang when going rough in the rear. Not liked.

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
12th of 13	6/2/26	Amberley	1950m	Mobile	Grass	Sr12	Jim Curtin	2:04.4	2:04.4	23.7m	$94	21	3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,563	$199	1. Shanky's Shot 2. Interrorgator 3. Art Jordan	Eased,chkd,brk rear 1400,not a hope
10th of 12	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Sr13	Jim Curtin	2:08.2	2:08.2	32.3m	$50	5	3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,364	$199	1. Bruntwood Brigade 2. Amalfi 3. Penny Weight	6bk otr,wdst rear tn,whackd away
10th of 12	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Wilson House	1:57.1	1:57.1	35.0m	$39	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE	$12,273	$215	1. Son Of Doc 2. Sandy Shore 3. Ukraine	3wd,7bk otr,6bk inr,no threat inr
8th of 10	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Bob Butt	2:00.5	2:00.5	91.5m	$23	12	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$11,405	$207	1. Captain Tyron 2. Princess Renee 3. Ha'penny	5th,prkd,4bk inr,flat tn,wilted 300
1st of 4	4/1/26	Nelson OTB	2400m	Mobile		-	Murray Pash	3:08.10	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sargent Henry 2. Art's Mischief 3. Killybegs	-
1st of 13	28/12/25	Westport	2000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Jim Curtin	2:44.1	2:12.0	3.5m	$12	2	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE	$11,563	$6,250	1. Sargent Henry 2. Captain Publisher 3. Bella Ciao	Trld the trip,waitd,shot thru inr

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 is getting stuck in