Phar Lap Raceway (Grass) Race 7

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MICK ALMIGHTY (9) scored by 6 metres at Oamaru over 2000m last start at his first career run. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. NORMIE STEAD (1) finished fourth last start over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 19 metres. Best recent result was a win at Wingatui three starts ago over 2200m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. DONE ROCKN (10) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2000m at Oamaru a week-and-a-half ago. SANTANNA MACH (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2000m at Oamaru last time out.
  • Distance: 2100m
  • Class: 4YO+ R35 to
  • Track: Dead
  • Weather: Overcast
  • Surface: Grass
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1Bruce Negus
  • Normie Stead (Fr1) 12154
  • Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
  • Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 7.69% / 15%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Time Flies

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years94

Rating

Stats
Career
26: 2-1-1
Distance
15: 1-0-0
Season
15: 2-1-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
4: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
22: 1-1-1
Mobile
13: 2-0-1
Standing
13: 0-1-0
All-Weather
11: 0-0-1
Grass
15: 2-1-0
Best Mile
2:03.40
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 19 m by Terrormylove (2:30.50) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $6.50. Before that, 5th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 8 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.40. Well placed to return to form.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1030/3/25Rangiora2000mMobileAll Weather6Colleen Negus2:01.0-19.4m $5.60 74YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE--

1. Terrormylove

2.

3.

5th of 1323/3/25Waimate2000mMobileGrass8Mia Holbrough2:08.6-8.9m $6.80 73YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE--

1. Gem N Em

2.

3.

1st of 1216/3/25Forbury Pk2200mMobileGrass9Mia Holbrough2:48.70-0.0m $5.10 73YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE--

1. Normie Stead

2. Gliding High

3.

2nd of 99/3/25Reefton2500mStandingGrass3Sheree Tomlinson2:11.0-0.3m $5.40 24YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D--

1. Santanna Mach

2. Normie Stead

3.

1st of 87/3/25Westport2600mMobileGrass7Sheree Tomlinson3:21.40-0.0m $4.20 5NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE--

1. Normie Stead

2. Miracle Memphis

3.

5th of 122/3/25Rangiora1950mStandingGrass1Mia Holbrough2:04.5-23.1m $12 5NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE--

1. Quicker Than Quick

2.

3.

2Nigel Perkins
  • Ultimate Counsel (Fr2) 92255
  • Trainer: Nigel Perkins (Ashburton Raceway)
  • Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 2.50% / 32%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: He's Watching

Dam: Susie Maguire

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years93

Rating

Stats
Career
40: 1-6-6
Distance
20: 1-0-1
Season
17: 0-2-2
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
40: 1-6-6
Standing
40: 1-6-6
All-Weather
18: 0-4-2
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
22: 1-2-4
Best Mile
2:14.50
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $38.70. At his previous start 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Rakero Lightning (2:30.90) on March 19 at $2.30. One of the contenders if at his best.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1123/3/25Waimate2000mStandingGrass2Gerard O'Reilly2:07.1-5.6m $35 43YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE--

1. Classie Linc

2.

3.

5th of 1019/3/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll Weather5Nikita Burton2:01.3-6.7m $2.60 22with cond. PACE--

1. Rakero Lightning

2.

3.

2nd of 925/2/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll Weather8Nikita Burton2:02.6-3.8m $5.10 94YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE--

1. Gem N Em

2. Ultimate Counsel

3.

2nd of 1316/2/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrass3Nikita Burton2:10.1-0.3m $57 7Up to R40 with cond. PACE--

1. Archie

2. Ultimate Counsel

3.

9th of 119/2/25Hororata2400mStandingGrass8Nikita Burton2:08.4-15.1m $64 74YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D--

1. Francent

2.

3.

6th of 122/2/25Waikouaiti2000mStandingGrass8Robbie Holmes2:07.4-14.5m $52 73YO+ R35 to R50 PACE--

1. Major Hipster

2.

3.

3Bruce Hutton
  • Apatchofgold (Fr3) 41948
  • Trainer: Bruce Hutton (Greendale)
  • Driver: Jim Curtin
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 6.58% / 26%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Racing Hill

Dam: Fleetwood Mach

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
76: 5-8-7
Distance
19: 0-1-0
Season
13: 1-1-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
76: 5-8-7
Mobile
54: 4-5-4
Standing
22: 1-3-3
All-Weather
45: 2-3-5
Slushy
2: 0-0-1
Grass
31: 3-5-2
Best Mile
1:59.29
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 12 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $27.50. At her previous start 4th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 12 m by Gatecrasher (3:18.00) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $7. Has the same draw and is a winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 1323/3/25Waimate2000mMobileGrass3Colin DeFilippi2:08.6-12.6m $15 43YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE--

1. Gem N Em

2.

3.

4th of 1019/3/25NZ Metro2600mMobileAll Weather4Jim Curtin2:02.5-12.1m $6.20 104YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE--

1. Gatecrasher

2.

3.

9th of 109/3/25Reefton2450mMobileGrass1Peter Davis2:03.5-107.6m $4.60 23YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE--

1. Troubleshooter

2.

3.

1st of 127/3/25Westport2600mMobileGrass3Jim Curtin3:18.80-0.0m $4.40 53YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE--

1. Apatchofgold

2. Buddy Reign

3.

4th of 122/3/25Rangiora1950mMobileGrass12Jim Curtin2:00.8-14.0m $8.30 143YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE--

1. Farewell Spit

2.

3.

4th of 1316/2/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrass2Colin DeFilippi2:10.1-8.3m $5.10 10Up to R40 with cond. PACE--

1. Archie

2.

3.

4Michael House
  • Santanna Mach (Fr4) 27174
  • Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)
  • Driver: Wilson House (J)
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 9.69% / 32%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Santanna Blue Chip

Dam: Talk To Me Mach

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years93

Rating

Stats
Career
227: 22-24-27
Distance
76: 8-0-0
Season
33: 3-4-2
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
214: 21-23-27
Mobile
164: 15-24-22
Standing
63: 7-0-5
All-Weather
189: 17-20-27
Slushy
14: 0-2-2
Grass
38: 5-4-0
Best Mile
1:57.40
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $13.30. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 14 m by She's Tough (2:47.30) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $26.10. Each-way claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1123/3/25Waimate2000mStandingGrass1Wilson House2:07.1-5.4m $14 73YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE--

1. Classie Linc

2.

3.

7th of 1216/3/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrass4Wilson House2:04.0-14.0m $24 73YO+ R35 to R50 PACE--

1. She's Tough

2.

3.

1st of 99/3/25Reefton2500mStandingGrass8Kimberly Butt3:23.60-0.0m $13 24YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D--

1. Santanna Mach

2. Normie Stead

3.

7th of 107/3/25Westport2000mStandingGrass6Kimberly Butt2:09.1-12.1m $5.80 104YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D--

1. Rapid Response

2.

3.

2nd of 825/2/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll Weather4Michael House2:00.9-2.4m $5.40 94YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE--

1. Foveaux Gambler

2. Santanna Mach

3.

2nd of 1316/2/25Banks Pen2000mMobileGrass6Wilson House2:00.7-8.6m $30 74YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE--

1. Dance With The Boss

2. Santanna Mach

3.

5Andrew Stuart
  • Rapid Response (Fr5) 60150
  • Trainer: Andrew Stuart (Loburn)
  • Driver: Robbie Close
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 9.43% / 24%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Gold Ace

Dam: Key Operator

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years93

Rating

Stats
Career
53: 5-5-3
Distance
22: 2-0-0
Season
14: 1-2-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
53: 5-5-3
Mobile
10: 0-1-0
Standing
43: 5-4-3
All-Weather
19: 0-2-2
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
34: 5-3-1
Best Mile
2:04.60
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Last start 10th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 19 m by Enya Franco (3:01.40) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $4.40. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2500m at Reefton, beaten 1.4 m by Santanna Mach (3:23.60) in 4yo+ on March 9 at $3.50. Watch for a spike in form.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
10th of 1026/3/25Ashburton2400mMobileAll Weather6Robbie Close2:01.6-19.6m $3.90 174YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE--

1. Enya Franco

2.

3.

5th of 99/3/25Reefton2500mStandingGrass5Samantha Ottley2:11.0-1.3m $4.30 24YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D--

1. Santanna Mach

2.

3.

1st of 107/3/25Westport2000mStandingGrass5Samantha Ottley2:40.50-0.0m $6.90 194YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D--

1. Rapid Response

2. Bromac Times

3.

13th of 1416/2/25Banks Pen2000mMobileGrass3Terry Chmiel2:03.4-40.4m $11 144YO+ R35 MOB. PACE--

1. Searing Light

2.

3.

6th of 112/2/25Hawera2000mMobileGrass11Robbie Close2:04.4-8.1m $3.60 2R35 to R38 MOB. PACE--

1. The Elite Athlete

2.

3.

4th of 1231/1/25Hawera2000mMobileGrass9Robbie Close2:05.8-5.6m $3.70 5R35 to R38 MOB. PACE--

1. Proviseur

2.

3.

6Ben Waldron
  • Georgie Zukov (FrU1) 20906
  • Trainer: Ben Waldron (Ashburton)
  • Driver: John Morrison
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 9.52% / 25%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Auckland Reactor

Dam: Lillybrook

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
63: 6-4-6
Distance
17: 3-0-0
Season
13: 0-1-2
1st Up
11: 0-0-1
2nd Up
10: 0-1-0
3rd Up
7: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
63: 6-4-6
Mobile
36: 5-4-6
Standing
27: 1-0-0
All-Weather
34: 2-2-4
Slushy
2: 0-0-2
Grass
29: 4-2-2
Best Mile
1:58.06
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (FrU1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $34.70. Before that 11th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara beaten 25 m by Jose Quivera (2:37.60) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $18.20. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1123/3/25Waimate2000mStandingGrass1Matthew Williamson2:07.1-6.5m $22 73YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE--

1. Classie Linc

2.

3.

11th of 1216/3/25Banks Pen2000mMobileGrass12John Morrison2:06.7-26.4m $16 714YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE--

1. Jose Quivera

2.

3.

71 Day Spell
1st of 626/2/25Chertsey2400mMobile-Ben Waldron--0.0m $0.00 -R35 to R50 MOB. PACE$0-

1. Georgie Zukov

2. Mikra Wave

3.

9th of 114/1/25Roxburgh2200mMobileAll Weather6Henry Sail1:59.6-37.7m $29 24YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D--

1. Ebury Street

2.

3.

10th of 112/1/25Cent Otago2600mMobileAll Weather5Henry Sail2:00.9-40.4m $18 204YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D--

1. Ebury Street

2.

3.

2nd of 1113/12/24NZ Metro2600mMobileAll Weather3John Morrison2:02.2-6.7m $25 63YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE--

1. Bettor Be Sharp

2. Georgie Zukov

3.

8Bruce Negus
  • Foveaux Gambler (10m 2) 16604
  • Trainer: Bruce Negus (Burnham)
  • Driver: Mia Holbrough (J)
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 8.93% / 33%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Betting Line

Dam: Kamwood Beauty

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years91

Rating

Stats
Career
112: 10-12-15
Distance
29: 1-0-0
Season
24: 2-2-2
1st Up
2: 0-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-1
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
112: 10-12-15
Mobile
61: 6-7-5
Standing
51: 4-5-10
All-Weather
82: 8-11-11
Slushy
2: 0-1-1
Grass
30: 2-1-4
Best Mile
1:58.80
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 25 m by Hi Hopes (2:32.20) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $23. Two runs back 12th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 65 m by Topaz (3:13.70) in 4yo+ on March 21 at $79.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1030/3/25Rangiora2000mStandingAll Weather1Mia Holbrough2:02.4-25.8m $20 94YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D--

1. Hi Hopes

2.

3.

12th of 1221/3/25NZ Metro2600mMobileAll Weather4Sam Payne1:59.8-64.6m $44 74YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D--

1. Topaz

2.

3.

6th of 1014/3/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll Weather6Sheree Tomlinson1:57.9-37.7m $42 93YO+ R46 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE--

1. My Friend Louie

2.

3.

6th of 105/3/25Oamaru2600mMobileAll Weather6Hayden Douglas1:58.3-29.6m $25 8R48 to R55 MOB. PACE--

1. Seaside Rose

2.

3.

1st of 825/2/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll Weather8Colleen Negus2:28.80-0.0m $6.70 34YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE--

1. Foveaux Gambler

2. Santanna Mach

3.

12th of 1222/2/25Ashburton1700mMobileAll Weather3Sheree Tomlinson1:54.9-48.4m $25 494YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE--

1. Doctor Tim

2.

3.

49 Day Freshen-Up
9Warren Stapleton
  • Mick Almighty (10m 3) 1
  • Trainer: Warren Stapleton (Rakaia)
  • Driver: Ricky May
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 100% / 100%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Westie Chick

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years98

Rating

Stats
Career
1: 1-0-0
Distance
1: 1-0-0
Season
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
1: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 1-0-0
Standing
1: 1-0-0
Grass
1: 1-0-0
Best Mile
2:10.70
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments
Was on debut by 6 m (Fr7) at Oamaru (2:42.50) beating Bautista in 3yo+ on March 23 at $4.20. Likely improver.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 923/3/25Waimate2000mStandingGrass7Jonny Cox2:42.50-0.0m $4.30 -NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE--

1. Mick Almighty

2. Bautista

3.

1st of 41/3/25Mt Hutt2400mStanding-Jonny Cox--0.0m $0.00 -QUAL' PACE$0-

1. Mick Almighty

2. Dancing N Heaven

3.

10Steven McRae
  • Done Rockn (10m U1) x4597
  • Trainer: Steven McRae (West Melton)
  • Driver: Craig Thornley
  • Prize Money: -
  • Win / Place: 15% / 23%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Bagdarin

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years90

Rating

Stats
Career
13: 2-0-1
Distance
3: 1-0-0
Season
4: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 1-0-0
2nd Up
6: 1-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
13: 2-0-1
Mobile
7: 2-0-0
Standing
6: 0-0-1
All-Weather
4: 0-0-0
Grass
9: 2-0-1
Best Mile
2:01.80
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (10m U2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 9 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.90. At the previous start 9th (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 35 m by She's Tough (2:47.30) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $12.30. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 1123/3/25Waimate2000mStandingGrass2Gemma Thornley2:07.1-9.1m $9.40 73YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE--

1. Classie Linc

2.

3.

9th of 1216/3/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrass1Craig Thornley2:04.0-35.0m $11 843YO+ R35 to R50 PACE--

1. She's Tough

2.

3.

84 Day Spell
5th of 1322/12/24Ashburton1700mMobileAll Weather11Craig Thornley1:53.6-18.6m $31 73YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE--

1. Kaysans Rock

2.

3.

4th of 1215/12/24Rangiora2600mStandingGrass1Craig Thornley2:07.9-14.8m $15 1843YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE--

1. Piccadilly Pete

2.

3.

184 Day Spell
4th of 719/11/24Chertsey2400mStanding-Gemma Thornley--m $0.00 -SpecHcp PACE$0-

1. Shepherds Delight

2.

3.

9th of 914/6/24NZ Metro1980mMobileAll Weather4Craig Thornley1:56.6-78.0m $10 154YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE--

1. Raging Whitebait

2.

3.