Ladbrokes - Form Guide

Mystery Beach (Fr1) 47402
Trainer: Mark Jones (Burnham)
Driver: Blair Orange
Prize Money: $55,389
Win / Place: 12% / 40%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Yea Baby

Dam's Sire: Somebeachsomewhere

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 4-4-5

Distance

13: 4-3-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

12: 2-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

32: 4-4-5

Mobile

14: 0-1-4

Standing

18: 4-3-1

All-Weather

27: 4-3-5

Slushy

5: 0-0-1

Grass

5: 0-1-0

Left Handed

32: 4-9

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

4: 1-1-2

2nd Favourite

3: 0-0-3

Best Mile

1:59.81

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

9: 3-2-1

Driver Last 50

50: 3-8-5

Gear Changes

Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Improved his grass stats with Rangiora 2nd. Up in class today. Combos claims.

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 11	1/3/26	Rangiora	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Samantha Ottley	2:06.9	2:06.9	0.5m	$7.80	21	4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$10,718	$1,691	1. Stormy Vista 2. Mystery Beach 3. John Stewart	3rd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,reeled in
11th of 12	8/2/26	Hororata	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Samantha Ottley	2:05.6	2:05.6	45.7m	$13	3	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. J T Boe 2. Buckskin 3. Kiss The Girls	Made ld,trld 2300,flat 400,wknd out
4th of 7	5/2/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Wilson House	2:00.8	2:00.8	6.5m	$5.40	4	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$14,517	$955	1. Lonnekers 2. Peraki Seelster 3. The Coalman	3bk otr-prkd 1900,fght well,peakd
7th of 16	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Samantha Ottley	2:06.4	2:06.4	18.6m	$24	14	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$19,455	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Commander Ben 3. Cocktails And Caviar	Trail,3-4pegs,hld up,steady wn clr
4th of 12	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2850m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Gemma Thornley	2:10.2	2:10.2	7.5m	$33	2	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,727	$1,364	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Misty Blue 3. Dance Till Dawn	5th otr,1x1 2400,off,ran on stoutly
12th of 12	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:10.1	2:10.1	260.9m	$23	15	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$13,636	$239	1. Misty Blue 2. Flying Bird 3. I'm Rockin	Brk start,never in touch after

Teds Legacy (Fr2) 37585
Trainer: Jim Curtin (Templeton)
Driver: Jim Curtin
Prize Money: $126,321
Win / Place: 7.69% / 37%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Changeover

Dam: Judys A Flyin

Dam's Sire: Sands A Flyin

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 7-18-9

Distance

36: 6-8-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Track

4: 0-2-1

Season

12: 1-2-1

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

8: 1-1-1

3rd Up

8: 0-2-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

91: 7-18-9

Mobile

40: 3-10-2

Standing

51: 4-8-7

All-Weather

58: 6-15-3

Slushy

2: 1-1-0

Grass

33: 1-3-6

Left Handed

91: 7-27

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 2-1-1

2nd Favourite

10: 1-4-0

Best Mile

1:56.77

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

54: 5-10-6

Driver Last 50

50: 3-7-8

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Consistent Country Cups operator. Placed 3 of 4 here. Can give this a shake.

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 8	19/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jim Curtin	1:56.1	1:56.1	16.4m	$17	11	3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE	$15,641	$295	1. Spirit Downunder 2. Munroe's Mate 3. Bryce's Meddle	5th,1x1-3bk otr,to inr tn,fair inr
8th of 12	8/2/26	Hororata	3000m	Standing	Grass	10m5	Jim Curtin	2:05.6	2:05.6	32.3m	$26	21	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. J T Boe 2. Buckskin 3. Kiss The Girls	5th otr,prkd,3-bk,wd 450,no punch
5th of 12	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2850m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Jim Curtin	2:10.2	2:10.2	8.9m	$22	2	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,727	$398	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Misty Blue 3. Dance Till Dawn	4th inr,3-bk 2400,held up,sound inr
7th of 12	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Jim Curtin	2:10.1	2:10.1	18.6m	$8.90	17	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$13,636	$239	1. Misty Blue 2. Flying Bird 3. I'm Rockin	3rd,3-4bk inr,held up tn,steady inr
3rd of 7	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	10m3	Jim Curtin	2:13.2	2:13.2	14.3m	$2.30	4	R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,739	$2,159	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Flying Bird 3. Teds Legacy	3rd,up,led 1600,joind tn,run down
2nd of 9	26/12/25	Westport	3200m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Jim Curtin	2:11.5	2:11.5	0.8m	$11	5	R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,535	$3,523	1. Hacksaw Ridge 2. Teds Legacy 3. Bryce's Meddle	Prkd 2600,1x1 1100,up,game,hdd

Bruntwood Brigade (Fr3) 01114
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
Driver: John Dunn
Prize Money: $64,401
Win / Place: 13% / 30%

Form as Favourite

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Trigirl Brigade

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 5-3-3

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

17: 3-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

26: 1-2-2

Non-Metro

10: 4-1-1

Mobile

35: 5-3-3

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

32: 2-3-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

4: 3-0-0

Left Handed

10: 4-2

Right Handed

26: 1-4

Favourite

3: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

3: 2-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 8-7-3

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Lost no fans with Rangiora 4th after string of summer wins. Stick with him.

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 8	1/3/26	Rangiora	1950m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	John Dunn	2:04.8	2:04.8	3.0m	$5.60	14	4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$10,991	$709	1. Misty Blue 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Seaside Rose	Brk,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,stuck well
1st of 13	15/2/26	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Riley Harrison	2:25.1	1:56.7	4.3m	$7.80	28	4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$11,100	$6,000	1. Bruntwood Brigade 2. Elektra King 3. Patiro	Wd,pressed on,lost ld dig,ld tn,big
1st of 5	4/2/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing		-	John Dunn	3:28.20	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bruntwood Brigade 2. Arma Hunter 3. Glaucus	-
1st of 9	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	John Dunn	2:23.0	2:04.3	8.9m	$3.00	2	R42 to R44 MOB. PACE	$10,767	$6,250	1. Bruntwood Brigade 2. Miki's Courage 3. Destiny's Dream	6th otr,wd,prkd,ld 900,kicked clear
1st of 12	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	1850m	Mobile	Grass	Fr4	John Dunn	2:27.5	2:08.2	1.1m	$2.10	28	3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE	$11,364	$6,250	1. Bruntwood Brigade 2. Amalfi 3. Penny Weight	Prkd,1x1 1400,off,green,got there
10th of 12	19/12/25	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Dunn	1:56.6	1:56.6	40.4m	$50	14	3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE	$45,455	$1,136	1. Tyson 2. Debbie Lincoln 3. The Night Agent	Nice trip otr,under pressure 500m

The Coalman (Fr4) 24338
Trainer: Mark Jones (Burnham)
Driver: Samantha Ottley
Prize Money: $123,127
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Pet Rock(USA)

Dam: Jungle Jane

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 9-14-11

Distance

34: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

18: 2-3-3

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

6: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-1-2

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

84: 9-14-11

Mobile

39: 0-8-3

Standing

45: 9-6-8

All-Weather

72: 6-12-10

Slushy

8: 0-1-3

Grass

12: 3-2-1

Left Handed

84: 9-25

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

11: 3-1-1

2nd Favourite

17: 3-5-4

Best Mile

2:01.64

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

55: 7-10-7

Driver Last 50

50: 8-8-4

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

On course debut but shown no fear of grass tracks. Adds to puzzle off the front.

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
8th of 10	27/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	1:57.8	1:57.8	17.2m	$11	14	3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,791	$286	1. Treacherous Dreams 2. Topaz 3. Patiro	Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,fair wd
3rd of 11	13/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Samantha Ottley	1:58.6	1:58.6	4.3m	$14	8	4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE	$16,971	$1,641	1. Milou 2. Slots 3. The Coalman	Soon 3bk otr,off tn,solid mid-wd
3rd of 7	5/2/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m5	Samantha Ottley	2:00.8	2:00.8	3.2m	$4.40	6	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$14,517	$1,512	1. Lonnekers 2. Peraki Seelster 3. The Coalman	Prkd,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard
4th of 12	30/1/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	1:59.0	1:59.0	3.5m	$16	19	3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE	$16,818	$1,009	1. Henry Winkler 2. Treacherous Dreams 3. Lonnekers	6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,solid
2nd of 9	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Samantha Ottley	1:52.7	1:52.7	1.3m	$7.70	2	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,628	$1,903	1. Captain Tyron 2. The Coalman 3. Don't Tell Jenny	4-5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,dashd wdst
1st of 11	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Samantha Ottley	3:02.7	2:02.4	3.8m	$4.30	11	R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$12,058	$6,750	1. The Coalman 2. Carlin 3. Ukraine	3-4-5bk inr,5bk otr,hookd,flew wdst

Flying Bird (Fr5) 22053
Trainer: Matt Purvis (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Gavin Smith
Prize Money: $97,628
Win / Place: 11% / 46%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Who's The Bird

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 7-11-10

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

19: 3-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-2-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Metro

2: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

58: 6-11-9

Mobile

50: 6-8-7

Standing

10: 1-3-3

All-Weather

48: 5-7-9

Slushy

3: 0-1-1

Grass

12: 2-4-1

Left Handed

60: 7-21

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 1-3-3

2nd Favourite

6: 3-1-0

Best Mile

1:56.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 3-0-6

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Won in R41-50 grade here on Boxing Day. Bold Ashburton 3rd. In the mix.

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
3rd of 8	22/2/26	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Gavin Smith	1:59.8	1:59.8	0.8m	$6.40	9	4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE	$10,568	$1,080	1. Kiss The Girls 2. Stormy Vista 3. Flying Bird	Prkd,ld,trld 2100,prkd,ld 550m,cght
5th of 11	13/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	1:58.6	1:58.6	6.2m	$7.10	26	4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE	$16,971	$303	1. Milou 2. Slots 3. The Coalman	Up,trld-3bk inr,waited,handy inr
10th of 12	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2850m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Kyle Cameron	2:10.2	2:10.2	19.1m	$8.10	2	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,727	$398	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Misty Blue 3. Dance Till Dawn	Brk,wd,up prkd 2500,outfinished
2nd of 12	16/1/26	Marlb HRC	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Robbie Close	2:10.1	2:10.1	2.2m	$5.90	17	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$13,636	$2,114	1. Misty Blue 2. Flying Bird 3. I'm Rockin	Trld,3bk inr 1700,off,smart,cght 30
2nd of 7	30/12/25	Reefton	2500m	Standing	Grass	10m2	Samantha Ottley	2:13.2	2:13.2	8.3m	$10	2	R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,739	$3,523	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Flying Bird 3. Teds Legacy	Soon ld,trld 1600,thru,handy inr
6th of 7	28/12/25	Westport	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Samantha Ottley	2:11.3	2:11.3	25.0m	$4.50	2	R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,591	$318	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Terrormylove	5-6th,prkd 1200,brief fght tn,wiltd

Still Rockin (FrU1) 55458
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Ricky Gutsell
Prize Money: $95,557
Win / Place: 11% / 25%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 9-7-4

Distance

13: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

15: 1-2-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-1

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

74: 9-7-4

Mobile

49: 9-3-3

Standing

28: 0-4-1

All-Weather

42: 5-2-3

Slushy

3: 1-0-0

Grass

35: 4-5-1

Left Handed

77: 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

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Midfield efforts prior to forgettable trip to Cromwell. Give another chance.

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 8	22/2/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:02.1	2:02.1	177.5m	$6.10	7	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$16,909	$318	1. Macandrew Aviator 2. Bettor Way 3. Tabasco	Reared start,broke,detached
5th of 12	15/2/26	Gore	2750m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Ricky Gutsell	2:06.6	2:06.6	16.9m	$18	7	R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. Wag Star 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Nutcracker	Pressd 2 lead,trail,3bk,ok bid
4th of 12	8/2/26	Hororata	3000m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Ricky Gutsell	2:05.6	2:05.6	11.6m	$40	7	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$1,091	1. J T Boe 2. Buckskin 3. Kiss The Girls	Prkd,urged to ld 2300,hdd 175,solid
5th of 16	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:06.4	2:06.4	17.8m	$14	7	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$19,455	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Commander Ben 3. Cocktails And Caviar	Wd,led,trail bell,boxed on innr
5th of 7	25/1/26	Rivertn TC	2800m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Ricky Gutsell	2:11.5	2:11.5	15.9m	$13	19	R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$16,591	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Wag Star 3. Tabasco	Led,trail,3bk,steady up innr
4th of 15	6/1/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:03.1	2:03.1	8.9m	$12	8	R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$19,136	$1,091	1. Hacksaw Ridge 2. The Big Lebowski 3. Tempo Warrior	Soon 3pegs,flat turn,kept trying

Shepherds Delight (10m 1) 05584
Trainer: Ivan Court (Ladbrooks)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: $69,121
Win / Place: 11% / 30%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Delightful

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 5-5-3

Distance

16: 1-2-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

8: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 1-2-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 2-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

42: 5-5-3

Mobile

13: 0-0-0

Standing

29: 5-5-3

All-Weather

40: 5-3-3

Slushy

3: 0-1-1

Grass

2: 0-2-0

Left Handed

42: 5-8

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

3: 0-1-1

Best Mile

1:59.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-6-5

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Hasn't won in a year but didn't give up at Winton last time. Add to 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
4th of 5	8/2/26	Wairio	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Brent Barclay	1:57.1	1:57.1	32.3m	$20	28	R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE	$19,944	$1,364	1. Always Dreaming 2. Wag Star 3. Macandrew Aviator	Led,trail bell,batld away innr
8th of 9	11/1/26	Nelson HRC	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Morrison	1:51.5	1:51.5	37.7m	$67	2	FFA MOB. PACE	$21,535	$398	1. It's Tough 2. Hadron Collider 3. Vessem	Up,trld 1350,fading 600,gone tn
5th of 7	9/1/26	Nelson HRC	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	John Morrison	1:57.7	1:57.7	24.5m	$32	13	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,739	$398	1. It's Tough 2. Harrison John 3. Vessem	Ld,trld,3bk 1450,waitd tn,pluggd
5th of 13	27/12/25	Gore	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Ferguson	2:00.2	2:00.2	21.3m	$39	36	3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$23,125	$398	1. Always Dreaming 2. Franco Sinatra 3. Tabasco	Led,trail,fght on,fadd late
36 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	21/11/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Craig Ferguson	2:01.2	2:01.2	35.0m	$41	7	4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$22,330	$398	1. Follow Your Dream 2. Bryce's Meddle 3. Tanzania	Up,trld-4bk inr,waitd,lackd dash
13th of 13	14/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Craig Ferguson	1:56.4	1:56.4	51.1m	$56	77	3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE	$27,750	$477	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Christies Art 3. Follow Your Dream	Rear otr,7bk inr,wd cvr,no kick str
77 Day Spell

Spirit Downunder (10m 2) 321x1
Trainer: Regan Todd (Yaldhurst)
Driver: Olivia Thornley
Prize Money: $58,933
Win / Place: 33% / 58%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Spirit Of Love

Dam's Sire: Modern Art(USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 4-2-1

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 2-2-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

12: 4-2-1

Mobile

12: 4-2-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

12: 4-2-1

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

12: 4-3

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

4: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.12

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 1-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-0-8

Gear Changes

Sliding Blinds ON [Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Progressive 4YO on grass and stand start debut. Danger with a clean getaway.

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
1st of 8	19/2/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Olivia Thornley	2:22.9	1:56.1	2.4m	$3.30	100	3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE	$15,641	$9,250	1. Spirit Downunder 2. Munroe's Mate 3. Bryce's Meddle	Soon trld,waitd,did best along inr
100 Day Spell
1st of 12	11/11/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Ricky May	2:23.8	1:56.8	1.1m	$2.60	9	3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$27,273	$15,000	1. Spirit Downunder 2. Flying Bird 3. Scrunch	Workd fwrd,ld 1500,held them off
2nd of 10	2/11/25	Kaikoura	1900m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Gary Hall	1:56.3	1:56.3	0.8m	$2.30	16	with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$13,636	$2,045	1. Scrunch 2. Spirit Downunder 3. Ohoka Cobra	Chkd,found 1x1.wd 400,chal,thwarted
3rd of 11	17/10/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ricky May	1:57.0	1:57.0	2.2m	$27	21	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$45,455	$3,818	1. Greased Lightnin 2. Midnight Miki 3. Spirit Downunder	Prkd,3bk otr 1200,held up,good wd
6th of 7	26/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ricky May	1:53.5	1:53.5	32.3m	$40	14	3YO MOB. PACE	$20,739	$398	1. Rubira 2. Got The Chocolates 3. Bettors Anvil	3-4bk inr,3bk otr,outsprintd at bk
2nd of 10	12/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ricky May	1:56.2	1:56.2	0.8m	$18	14	3YO MOB. PACE	$45,455	$7,330	1. Berrettini 2. Spirit Downunder 3. Our Crunch Time	4-3-4bk otr,5bk 800,angld,smart wd

Tabasco (10m 3) 33083
Trainer: Brad Williamson (Oamaru)
Driver: Kerryn Tomlinson
Prize Money: $109,987
Win / Place: 11% / 46%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Saucycullen

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 8-7-16

Distance

12: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

19: 0-2-6

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-2

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

66: 8-7-16

Mobile

47: 8-6-9

Standing

20: 0-1-7

All-Weather

56: 7-5-13

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

11: 1-2-3

Left Handed

67: 8-23

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

13: 6-1-3

2nd Favourite

9: 2-2-4

Best Mile

1:56.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

10: 1-1-3

Driver Last 50

50: 7-4-3

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Didn't give up after leading at Cromwell. Yet to win from a stand though. Upset.

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 8	22/2/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Kerryn Tomlinson	2:02.1	2:02.1	1.6m	$15	7	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$16,909	$1,727	1. Macandrew Aviator 2. Bettor Way 3. Tabasco	Strgt 2 lead,joind str,fght hard
8th of 12	15/2/26	Gore	2750m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Brad Williamson	2:06.6	2:06.6	22.6m	$19	14	R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. Wag Star 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Nutcracker	Brk brfly,mid otr,peeld,soon batld
10th of 16	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	Brad Williamson	2:06.4	2:06.4	24.7m	$6.70	7	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$19,455	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Commander Ben 3. Cocktails And Caviar	Mid-bk otr,angld trn,ran on fairly
3rd of 7	25/1/26	Rivertn TC	2800m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Brad Williamson	2:11.5	2:11.5	13.7m	$8.00	10	R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$16,591	$1,727	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Wag Star 3. Tabasco	4-5pegs,into 1x1,solid chase
3rd of 11	15/1/26	Nth Sthlnd	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Brad Williamson	1:57.6	1:57.6	4.6m	$9.00	9	3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,612	$1,123	1. Duchess Of Kent 2. Haley Jaccka 3. Tabasco	Bk otr,drag up 600,nice chase
- of 15	6/1/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m7	Brad Williamson	2:03.1	2:03.1	267.3m	$23	2	R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$19,136	$318	1. Hacksaw Ridge 2. The Big Lebowski 3. Tempo Warrior	Broken gear,pulled up

Hacksaw Ridge (20m 1) 64395
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Robbie Holmes
Prize Money: $91,174
Win / Place: 13% / 39%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 7-7-7

Distance

12: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

16: 3-3-2

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Metro

3: 1-2-0

Non-Metro

50: 6-5-7

Mobile

28: 4-3-4

Standing

25: 3-4-3

All-Weather

24: 1-3-3

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

29: 6-4-4

Left Handed

53: 7-14

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 0-1-1

2nd Favourite

6: 2-1-0

Best Mile

2:00.97

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

11: 2-2-1

Driver Last 50

50: 2-3-3

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Returns after winning the Westport Cup in December. Fair at Cromwell. Threat.

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 8	22/2/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Matthew Williamson	2:02.1	2:02.1	22.6m	$5.20	14	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$16,909	$318	1. Macandrew Aviator 2. Bettor Way 3. Tabasco	Soon 3pegs,only batld innr
9th of 12	8/2/26	Hororata	3000m	Standing	Grass	20m2	Robbie Holmes	2:05.6	2:05.6	43.0m	$14	2	R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. J T Boe 2. Buckskin 3. Kiss The Girls	8th otr,wd 1600,prkd,cvr,no pick-up
3rd of 7	6/2/26	Amberley	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Robbie Holmes	2:07.0	2:07.0	4.6m	$11	5	3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,739	$2,159	1. Misty Blue 2. Audacity 3. Hacksaw Ridge	Brk,trld,off,ld 2300,set terms,cght
4th of 16	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	3000m	Standing	Grass	20m1	Matthew Williamson	2:06.4	2:06.4	17.8m	$9.40	7	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$19,455	$1,091	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Commander Ben 3. Cocktails And Caviar	4-5-6pegs,weavd str,nice wn clear
6th of 7	25/1/26	Rivertn TC	2800m	Standing	Grass	10m2	Matthew Williamson	2:11.5	2:11.5	19.6m	$3.30	19	R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$16,591	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Wag Star 3. Tabasco	Trail,3-4bk,thru mid,just ok
1st of 15	6/1/26	Wyndham	2600m	Standing	Grass	10m3	Matthew Williamson	3:18.9	2:03.1	1.3m	$5.00	7	R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$19,136	$10,000	1. Hacksaw Ridge 2. The Big Lebowski 3. Tempo Warrior	Trail thrghout,made full use

Misty Blue (30m U1) 60101
Trainer: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson (West Melton)
Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Prize Money: $87,185
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Nicky's Power

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 8-5-7

Distance

6: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

16: 4-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

42: 8-5-7

Mobile

29: 4-3-7

Standing

13: 4-2-0

All-Weather

20: 1-2-4

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

22: 7-3-3

Left Handed

42: 8-12

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 1-1-0

2nd Favourite

4: 0-0-2

Best Mile

2:01.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

40: 8-5-7

Driver Last 50

50: 5-3-1

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

One of the finds of the summer. 30m a test, but capable of looming late again.

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
1st of 8	1/3/26	Rangiora	1950m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Sheree Tomlinson	2:31.3	2:04.8	1.1m	$8.60	16	4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$10,991	$6,500	1. Misty Blue 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Seaside Rose	7th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 400,stylish
10th of 14	13/2/26	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Sheree Tomlinson	1:58.1	1:58.1	32.3m	$27	7	F&M FFA MOB. PACE	$94,091	$1,591	1. Debbie Lincoln 2. Arafura 3. Mhai Surfer Girl	4-5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,honest wd
1st of 7	6/2/26	Amberley	2600m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	Sheree Tomlinson	3:25.3	2:07.0	0.8m	$11	5	3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,739	$12,500	1. Misty Blue 2. Audacity 3. Hacksaw Ridge	Prkd,3-bk inr 2400,got split,too gd
13th of 16	1/2/26	Waikouaiti	3000m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Sheree Tomlinson	2:06.4	2:06.4	26.9m	$13	9	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$19,455	$318	1. The Big Lebowski 2. Commander Ben 3. Cocktails And Caviar	Bk,last,angld wd,ran on ok
6th of 6	23/1/26	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Sheree Tomlinson	1:58.5	1:58.5	22.3m	$7.40	5	4YO+ Mares Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE	$28,477	$557	1. Debbie Lincoln 2. Nothing But You 3. Candy Cane	6th,pushd 3wd 500,whackd away
2nd of 12	18/1/26	Marlb HRC	2850m	Standing	Grass	20m1	Sheree Tomlinson	2:10.2	2:10.2	2.2m	$6.90	2	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,727	$3,523	1. Smoke On The Water 2. Misty Blue 3. Dance Till Dawn	10th otr,4-bk 2000,5w top,stern bid

American Me (45m 1) 73119
Trainer: Brent & Tim White (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: $386,306
Win / Place: 15% / 45%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Bella Me

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Rating

Stats

Career

115: 18-15-19

Distance

48: 7-1-4

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

16: 2-0-5

1st Up

9: 0-4-1

2nd Up

9: 1-0-2

3rd Up

9: 1-0-2

Metro

15: 5-1-2

Non-Metro

100: 13-14-17

Mobile

53: 7-8-9

Standing

62: 11-7-10

All-Weather

98: 12-14-16

Slushy

3: 0-0-3

Grass

17: 6-1-3

Left Handed

104: 15-33

Right Handed

11: 3-1

Favourite

16: 7-2-3

2nd Favourite

18: 4-5-5

Best Mile

1:58.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

28: 6-2-5

Driver Last 50

50: 6-2-2

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Group 1 winner who was a nice Taupo grass winner. 45m is tricky. Combos.

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
9th of 12	15/2/26	Gore	2750m	Standing	Grass	40m1	Sarah O'Reilly	2:06.6	2:06.6	25.3m	$8.90	20	R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$18,182	$318	1. Wag Star 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Nutcracker	Bk otr,last,angld tn,batld
1st of 10	26/1/26	WaikBoP	2600m	Standing	Grass	45m1	Harrison Orange	3:23.5	2:05.9	5.9m	$3.20	6	R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$18,182	$10,636	1. American Me 2. You Little Beauty 3. Double Time	8th otr,wd cvr 1050,4w,ld 550,stoic
1st of 6	20/1/26	Hawera	2000m	Standing	Grass	45m1	Harrison Orange	2:38.0	2:07.1	3.0m	$3.40	2	R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,273	$10,000	1. American Me 2. Rough And Ready 3. Final Change	5th inr,4-bk,off,wdst rear 600,game
3rd of 5	18/1/26	Hawera	2000m	Standing	Grass	25m1	Harrison Orange	2:06.6	2:06.6	1.9m	$2.50	14	R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$15,955	$1,727	1. Double Time 2. Rough And Ready 3. American Me	Wd,into ld 1600,dictated,gunned dwn
7th of 10	4/1/26	Roxburgh	2700m	Standing	All Weather	30m1	Sarah O'Reilly	1:59.2	1:59.2	37.7m	$19	16	R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$21,932	$398	1. Double Jeopardy 2. Always Dreaming 3. Ultimate Cullect	Bk otr,peeld 450,steady
7th of 8	19/12/25	Invcargill	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Sarah O'Reilly	1:58.7	1:58.7	40.4m	$47	12	R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$84,545	$1,591	1. Republican Party 2. The Lazarus Effect 3. Wag Star	Parkd,soon 4pegs,fading 400