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Mt Harding Race 13 - THANKS TO METHVEN TROTTING CLUB MBL PACE

Race Time:4:53 AM

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Radioactive Jaffa (1)8x417

Trainer: Russell Kennedy (Yaldhurst)12 mths 73: 6-13-5

Driver: Ricky May

10 yo B G

Sire: Auckland Reactor

Dam: Lavra Ruby

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Stats

Career73: 6-13-5

LTS$80,191.00

BMR

TS9: 0-0-0

Win %8.22%

Place %32.88%

Comments

Ran on after waiting on pegs last week. May get back from draw but live chance.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/12	04/10/2026	11	3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Ricky May	10	1. I'm Rockin	11.8L	$32.80
1/9	23/09/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$7,580.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	2	1. Radioactive Jaffa 2. Major Performer	3.0L	$6.80
4/13	16/09/2026	117	4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$8,140.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	3	1. Country Gold	6.7L	$24.10
8/13	22/05/2026	7	3YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$25,438.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Nathan Williamson	12	1. Song Of Seas	20.2L	$32.80
5/14	15/05/2026	9	5YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE	$41,400.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Ricky May	9	1. Betterwithbling	20.2L	$7.10
1/10	06/05/2026	17	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,650.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Ricky May	11	1. Radioactive Jaffa 2. Hes Santas Excuse	3.5L	$1.60
3/8	19/04/2026	7	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,300.00	Cheviot	1980m	Good	Ricky May	9	1. Stubing 3. Radioactive Jaffa	2.2L	$3.50
4/14	12/04/2026	4	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Ricky May	13	1. Jukebox Gypsy	4.3L	$3.30
2/11	08/04/2026	17	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Ricky May	11	1. Heaven Forbid 2. Radioactive Jaffa	0.3L	$3.80
4/13	22/03/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,193.00	Methven	2300m	Good	Ricky May	15	1. Foliejon Star	6.2L	$7.70

Jay R Tolkien (2)1670x

Trainer: Murray Howard (Norwood)12 mths 30: 3-3-3

Driver: -

5 yo B G

Sire: Locharburn

Dam: Cheyenne Princess

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Stats

Career30: 3-3-3

LTS$34,268.00

BMR

TS6: 0-0-0

Win %10.00%

Place %30.00%

Comments

Midfield recent trial to prepare for today's resumption. Stats good; rough hope.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	29/09/2026	-	R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Murray Howard	0	1. Cee Whata Mickee	-	$0.00
11/12	15/05/2026	14	3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE	$17,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Bob Butt	9	1. Mostert	29.6L	$75.90
7/9	01/05/2026	7	3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$17,055.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Jonny Cox	6	1. Bettor Go Vinnie	20.4L	$11.90
6/11	24/04/2026	18	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$17,685.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Fast	Sam Thornley	5	1. Moonlite Blood	18.8L	$35.80
1/14	06/04/2026	8	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,385.00	Banks Pen	2000m	Dead	Sam Thornley	3	1. Jay R Tolkien 2. Jay Jay Denario	0.5L	$9.70
2/14	29/03/2026	14	3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,385.00	Rangiora	1950m	Good	Robbie Close	6	1. Bettor Go Vinnie 2. Jay R Tolkien	3.5L	$9.10
13/13	15/03/2026	14	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,193.00	Banks Pen	2000m	Good	Robbie Close	14	1. Pioneer	40.4L	$10.70
2/14	01/03/2026	14	4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,385.00	Rangiora	1950m	Dead	Robbie Close	15	1. Summer Rose 2. Jay R Tolkien	1.1L	$23.10
5/12	15/02/2026	7	3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,000.00	Banks Pen	2000m	Good	Samantha Ottley	6	1. Nickel And Dime	15.3L	$9.40
5/10	08/02/2026	16	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,098.00	Hororata	2300m	Dead	John Morrison	1	1. Times Are A Changin	23.7L	$6.60
8/11	23/01/2026	25	3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,720.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Robbie Close	4	1. Milou	20.7L	$35.50

Bettor Be Sharp (3)6458x

Trainer: Gerard O'Reilly (Ashburton Raceway)12 mths 87: 10-17-10

Driver: Leo O'Reilly

7 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Raza Sharp

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Stats

Career87: 10-17-10

LTS$157,215.00

BMR

TS3: 1-0-0

Win %11.49%

Place %42.53%

Comments

Winner here 3 years ago but off the scene since May. Sure to improve with this.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	22/09/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Chertsey	2400m	Easy	Sarah O'Reilly	0	1. Eyes Of An Angel	-	$0.00
8/13	24/05/2026	7	R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$20,350.00	Timaru	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	5	1. Commander Ben	22.9L	$15.50
5/11	17/05/2026	9	4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE	$14,738.00	Rangiora	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	6	1. Mystery Beach	5.9L	$17.00
4/13	08/05/2026	7	3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE	$18,315.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	7	1. Iron Brigade	11.0L	$38.30
6/10	01/05/2026	7	3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE	$17,370.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	3	1. Tanzania	11.3L	$32.00
5/11	24/04/2026	5	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$17,685.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	9	1. Moonlite Blood	16.1L	$14.10
11/13	19/04/2026	9	4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$15,263.00	Cheviot	2600m	Good	Gerard O'Reilly	3	1. The Coalman	32.3L	$8.60
1/10	10/04/2026	4	3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$16,405.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	4	1. Bettor Be Sharp 2. Mystery Beach	0.5L	$8.10
5/14	06/04/2026	17	3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE	$12,420.00	Banks Pen	2170m	Dead	Gerard O'Reilly	8	1. Crimson Tide	7.5L	$9.40
11/13	20/03/2026	7	3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE	$17,298.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Gerard O'Reilly	7	1. Secret Wish	35.0L	$35.10
5/11	13/03/2026	14	3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE	$17,685.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	5	1. John Stewart	11.6L	$19.20

Blazing Knuckles (4)7749x

Trainer: Mark Jones (Burnham)12 mths 30: 4-5-4

Driver: Darnika Williams

4 yo B M

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Bare Knuckle

Dam's Sire: Raging Bull

Stats

Career30: 4-5-4

LTS$66,081.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %13.33%

Place %43.33%

Comments

Hard held behind them in recent trial. Superb grass record and can strike fresh.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	29/09/2026	-	R39 to R89 SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Good	Wilson House	0	1. Elton J	-	$0.00
9/12	05/06/2026	5	3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Easy	Samantha Ottley	10	1. Seeking Clarity	40.4L	$44.80
4/11	31/05/2026	9	3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$14,738.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Samantha Ottley	9	1. Cherish Me	16.1L	$35.70
7/12	22/05/2026	14	3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE	$25,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Samantha Ottley	14	1. Seeking Clarity	26.9L	$64.60
7/10	08/05/2026	14	3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE	$17,370.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Samantha Ottley	7	1. Crusher Lou	13.7L	$15.40
9/9	24/04/2026	7	3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE	$17,055.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Samantha Ottley	3	1. Sacetas	45.7L	$11.10
2/9	17/04/2026	13	3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE	$17,529.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Samantha Ottley	6	1. Take The Miki 2. Blazing Knuckles	2.2L	$14.90
2/12	04/04/2026	6	4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE	$17,500.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	15	1. My Wingman 2. Blazing Knuckles	2.2L	$3.50
4/4	31/03/2026	-	R37 & faster PACE	$0.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	0	1. Conan	-	$0.00
1/10	29/03/2026	9	3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,615.00	Rangiora	1950m	Good	Samantha Ottley	7	1. Blazing Knuckles 2. Rocking Ruby	1.3L	$4.70
3/9	20/03/2026	7	4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Blair Orange	4	1. Zarlini 3. Blazing Knuckles	5.9L	$2.90
9/12	13/03/2026	12	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$17,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Darnika Williams	11	1. Sacetas	51.1L	$21.90

Bronski (5)08160

Trainer: Donna Williamson (Aylesbury)12 mths 40: 4-3-3

Driver: Gemma Thornley

5 yo Br G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Return To Gold

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative

Stats

Career40: 4-3-3

LTS$37,714.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %10.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Testing track at Timaru can be forgotten but yet to feature on grass; stretched.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/13	27/09/2026	16	4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$12,210.00	Timaru	2600m	Slushy	Gemma Thornley	2	1. Share A Dream	113.0L	$82.80
6/6	11/09/2026	14	3YO+ R44 to R64 MOB. PACE	$16,110.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Gemma Thornley	2	1. Treacherous Dreams	24.5L	$49.10
1/10	28/08/2026	7	3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE	$14,475.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Gemma Thornley	2	1. Bronski 2. Mighty Flying Miki	2.7L	$34.80
8/12	21/08/2026	12	3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE	$15,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Gemma Thornley	2	1. My Wingman	8.1L	$73.60
11/11	09/08/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp PACE	$9,825.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Gemma Thornley	1	1. Ocean Of Tears	59.2L	$19.40
1/8	02/08/2026	9	4YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$9,300.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Gemma Thornley	7	1. Bronski 2. Sugar Babe	4.0L	$9.90
8/14	24/07/2026	12	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$25,875.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Easy	Craig Thornley	11	1. Fusion Reactor	16.4L	$26.90
4/10	12/07/2026	7	4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,615.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Gemma Thornley	4	1. Normie Stead	14.8L	$6.90
2/13	05/07/2026	7	4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,175.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Slushy	John Morrison	2	1. Miki's Courage 2. Bronski	0.8L	$29.40
5/12	28/06/2026	14	4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Craig Thornley	5	1. Mossdale Frank	12.9L	$41.70

Shezabettorgirl (6)74001

Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)12 mths 42: 6-4-3

Driver: Olivia Thornley

4 yo B M

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Shezacullengirl

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career42: 6-4-3

LTS$55,864.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %14.29%

Place %30.95%

Comments

Potent burst to score at Add. Looking to remain unbeaten on grass up in grade.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	16/09/2026	24	R36 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,580.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Olivia Thornley	2	1. Shezabettorgirl 2. Baltic Star	4.3L	$36.30
13/14	23/08/2026	28	4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Olivia Thornley	15	1. Kotare Argent	21.8L	$67.70
10/12	26/07/2026	77	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Wilson House	10	1. Mynameisjack	20.7L	$34.00
4/11	10/05/2026	7	3YO+, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,808.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Wilson House	10	1. Bettor Than Lizzy	9.4L	$16.60
7/12	03/05/2026	7	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,000.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Wilson House	5	1. Better Be Quick	19.4L	$39.70
8/11	26/04/2026	16	3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,281.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Wilson House	7	1. Mattie Nevin	12.4L	$14.40
10/13	10/04/2026	14	3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$17,298.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Sam Thornley	10	1. Cinderella Franco	104.9L	$45.30
6/9	27/03/2026	7	3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE	$17,055.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Wilson House	3	1. Take The Miki	15.6L	$23.00
4/9	20/03/2026	36	4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Wilson House	8	1. Zarlini	10.8L	$42.20
5/7	12/02/2026	2	R43 to R55 MOB. PACE	$10,038.00	Manawatu	2000m	Fast	Kate Coppins	3	1. Melton Mogul	6.2L	$6.50

Franco Elvis (7)22401

Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)12 mths 47: 3-7-7

Driver: Ben Hope

5 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Eden Franco

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career47: 3-7-7

LTS$47,446.00

BMR

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %6.38%

Place %36.17%

Comments

Took advantage of soft trip to score last week. This is harder; minors best.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	04/10/2026	14	3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Ben Hope	1	1. Franco Elvis 2. Mouton Cadet	0.5L	$4.80
10/14	20/09/2026	21	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$11,385.00	Banks Pen	1850m	Good	Ben Hope	6	1. Franco Humbie	18.0L	$7.80
4/14	30/08/2026	7	3YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Ben Hope	5	1. Suspicious Captain	11.6L	$6.70
2/14	23/08/2026	14	4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Ben Hope	12	1. Kotare Argent 2. Franco Elvis	1.3L	$15.80
2/11	09/08/2026	14	4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp PACE	$9,825.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Ben Hope	3	1. Ocean Of Tears 2. Franco Elvis	8.6L	$31.80
7/12	26/07/2026	7	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Ben Hope	3	1. Mynameisjack	12.1L	$47.80
6/12	19/07/2026	14	3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$10,000.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Good	Ben Hope	6	1. Brandi Snapp	8.6L	$19.50
8/10	05/07/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,063.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	James Brownlee	12	1. Putere Boy	23.1L	$14.30
1/13	28/06/2026	28	4YO+ G&E R35 MOB. PACE	$10,175.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Ben Hope	1	1. Franco Elvis 2. Miracle Memphis	3.2L	$4.50
3/13	31/05/2026	152	4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,719.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Ben Hope	4	1. Okiwi Bay 3. Franco Elvis	3.2L	$15.70

Commander Ben (8)23480

Trainer: Kevin Fairbairn (Doyleston)12 mths 106: 9-11-14

Driver: Hayden Douglas

6 yo B G

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Selena Franco

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Stats

Career106: 9-11-14

LTS$167,331.00

BMR

TS6: 1-0-0

Win %8.49%

Place %32.08%

Comments

Should relish the return here after mixed Add efforts. Can offer spice to combos

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	02/10/2026	14	3YO+ R42 to R49 MOB. PACE	$17,685.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Hayden Douglas	1	1. Quinn	45.7L	$46.70
8/11	18/09/2026	7	3YO+ R41 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,703.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Hayden Douglas	3	1. Crusher Lou	7.0L	$13.40
4/10	11/09/2026	7	3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE	$16,405.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Hayden Douglas	2	1. Playing With Stars	0.8L	$8.30
3/9	04/09/2026	7	3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Hayden Douglas	5	1. Cheer The Captain 3. Commander Ben	1.9L	$10.10
2/14	28/08/2026	7	3YO+ R41 to R59 SpecHcp PACE	$15,525.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Hayden Douglas	1	1. Coba Charged 2. Commander Ben	4.3L	$26.00
3/12	21/08/2026	7	3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE	$15,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Hayden Douglas	6	1. My Wingman 3. Commander Ben	3.8L	$22.20
5/8	14/08/2026	7	3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE	$13,020.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Hayden Douglas	4	1. Irish Dream	14.0L	$18.20
8/12	07/08/2026	14	R45 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$14,000.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	John Morrison	2	1. Coba Charged	8.3L	$25.70
12/13	24/07/2026	7	4YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE	$25,438.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Easy	Hayden Douglas	6	1. Tact Teva	53.8L	$96.30
8/10	17/07/2026	5	R41 to R50 PACE	$15,440.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Good	Hayden Douglas	1	1. Bryce's Meddle	9.1L	$26.60

Pioneer (9)80x08

Trainer: Kevin McRae (Rakaia)12 mths 43: 5-3-1

Driver: Carl Markham

5 yo B G

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Melt Down

Dam's Sire: Betterthancheddar

Stats

Career43: 5-3-1

LTS$57,844.00

BMR

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %11.63%

Place %20.93%

Comments

Sound a week ago from similar marble. Outside place hope with favours here.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	04/10/2026	16	3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	John Morrison	8	1. I'm Rockin	14.3L	$82.70
11/11	18/09/2026	140	3YO+ R41 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,703.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	John Morrison	11	1. Crusher Lou	45.7L	$133.40
7/7	08/09/2026	-	FFA MOB. PACE	$0.00	Ashburton	2400m	Fast	John Morrison	0	1. Cherish Me	-	$0.00
10/10	01/05/2026	7	3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE	$17,853.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	John Morrison	9	1. Trump Card	24.5L	$90.30
8/9	24/04/2026	7	3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE	$17,055.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	John Morrison	7	1. Sacetas	45.7L	$110.30
8/9	17/04/2026	26	3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE	$17,529.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	John Morrison	1	1. Take The Miki	35.0L	$40.50
14/14	22/03/2026	7	4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE	$12,938.00	Methven	2400m	Good	Leo O'Reilly	1	1. Iron Brigade	379.3L	$39.60
1/13	15/03/2026	11	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,193.00	Banks Pen	2000m	Good	John Morrison	13	1. Pioneer 2. Brookies Player	3.0L	$13.10
7/10	04/03/2026	19	R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,615.00	Oamaru	2000m	Good	John Morrison	9	1. Elektra King	9.1L	$35.70
8/10	13/02/2026	12	4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE	$17,370.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Leo O'Reilly	6	1. Scotlynn Crunch	7.8L	$53.10
7/13	01/02/2026	11	R41 to R49 MOB. PACE	$13,228.00	Waikouaiti	2000m	Good	John Morrison	14	1. Classie Linc	18.3L	$22.60

Jukebox Gypsy (1)44x45

Trainer: Gerard O'Reilly (Ashburton Raceway)12 mths 56: 3-10-12

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly

5 yo B M

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Gypsy's Choice

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Stats

Career56: 3-10-12

LTS$76,486.00

BMR

TS3: 1-0-0

Win %5.36%

Place %44.64%

Comments

Copped a nasty check when looking to close hard last week. Threat with daylight.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	04/10/2026	14	3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Sarah O'Reilly	11	1. I'm Rockin	10.8L	$26.90
4/13	20/09/2026	128	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,210.00	Banks Pen	1850m	Good	Gerard O'Reilly	10	1. Heaven's Mark	12.4L	$16.80
3/7	08/09/2026	-	FFA MOB. PACE	$0.00	Ashburton	2400m	Fast	Jack Joyce	0	1. Cherish Me 3. Jukebox Gypsy	-	$0.00
4/14	15/05/2026	7	5YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE	$41,400.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	15	1. Betterwithbling	19.9L	$4.30
4/10	08/05/2026	7	3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE	$17,370.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	3	1. Crusher Lou	7.5L	$29.00
8/10	01/05/2026	12	3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE	$17,853.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Sarah O'Reilly	1	1. Trump Card	20.7L	$9.30
1/14	19/04/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,938.00	Cheviot	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	12	1. Jukebox Gypsy 2. Style Council	1.6L	$3.70
1/14	12/04/2026	8	5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Sarah O'Reilly	14	1. Jukebox Gypsy 2. Breeny's Conqueror	0.3L	$4.30
2/14	04/04/2026	10	4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE	$31,050.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	3	1. Playing With Stars 2. Jukebox Gypsy	6.7L	$4.10
3/8	25/03/2026	5	4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,300.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Sarah O'Reilly	2	1. Sugar Babe 3. Jukebox Gypsy	0.5L	$4.00
4/12	20/03/2026	7	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$16,000.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Gerard O'Reilly	1	1. Arma Hunter	5.9L	$22.00

Ninth Wave Arden (2)11x09

Trainer: Michael Purdon & Alison Ward (Woodend Beach)12 mths 4: 2-0-0

Driver: John Dunn

3 yo B G

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Ardenart

Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Stats

Career4: 2-0-0

LTS$12,555.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Didn't quit after working hard last week. Would pay to throw into combos today.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/12	04/10/2026	21	3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	John Dunn	6	1. I'm Rockin	14.5L	$21.40
12/14	13/09/2026	235	3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE	$14,490.00	Oamaru	2000m	Good	John Dunn	5	1. Marble Arch	23.7L	$30.80
6/7	02/09/2026	-	R39 to R52 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Blair Orange	0	1. Ebony Arden	-	$0.00
8/10	19/08/2026	-	R37 to R45 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Samantha Ottley	0	1. Spicey Lou	-	$0.00
9/10	01/07/2026	-	R38 to R73 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Jonny Cox	0	1. Wheels Of Fortune	-	$0.00
5/6	17/06/2026	-	R38 to R45 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Easy	Hayden Cullen	0	1. Razor Horizon	-	$0.00
1/10	21/01/2026	20	3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,650.00	Oamaru	2000m	Easy	Blair Orange	9	1. Ninth Wave Arden 2. Treasure Cove	0.3L	$2.30
1/11	01/01/2026	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$11,790.00	Rangiora	2000m	Slushy	Blair Orange	3	1. Ninth Wave Arden 2. Stumpy Blackler	1.3L	$3.20
7/8	23/12/2025	-	NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Fast	Hayden Cullen	0	1. Hawk Touie Louie	-	$0.00
6/6	16/07/2025	-	MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Hayden Cullen	0	1. Kotare Rimu	-	$0.00
5/5	08/07/2025	-	NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$0.00	M Cant TOA	2400m	Good	Olivia Thornley	0	1. Conquer Rock	-	$0.00
3/6	25/06/2025	-	NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Olivia Thornley	0	1. Berrettini 3. Ninth Wave Arden	-	$0.00
2/5	13/02/2025	-	2YO MOB. PACE	$0.00	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Good	Jonny Cox	0	1. Bacchus 2. Ninth Wave Arden	-	$0.00
3/4	05/02/2025	-	2YO MOB. PACE	$0.00	M Cant TOA	1700m	Good	Olivia Thornley	0	1. Boyzone 3. Ninth Wave Arden	-	$0.00

Kotare Argent (3)11953

Trainer: Ross Houghton (West Melton)12 mths 11: 2-1-2

Driver: Sam Thornley

4 yo B G

Sire: Captain Crunch

Dam: Kotare Auriel

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career11: 2-1-2

LTS$17,378.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %18.18%

Place %45.45%

Comments

Tried hard 7 days ago earning first grass cheque. Follows the right horse; E/W.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/12	04/10/2026	14	3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Sam Thornley	5	1. I'm Rockin 3. Kotare Argent	7.8L	$12.50
5/13	20/09/2026	16	4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$12,210.00	Banks Pen	1850m	Good	Sam Thornley	9	1. Heaven's Mark	13.4L	$24.60
9/9	04/09/2026	12	3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	John Dunn	6	1. Cheer The Captain	19.9L	$19.40
1/14	23/08/2026	28	4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,350.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Sam Thornley	6	1. Kotare Argent 2. Franco Elvis	1.3L	$4.20
1/9	26/07/2026	7	NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$9,475.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Easy	Sam Thornley	5	1. Kotare Argent 2. El Draego	4.0L	$2.10
5/9	19/07/2026	373	NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$9,475.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Sam Thornley	4	1. Ultimate Dreamer	2.4L	$1.30
8/9	11/07/2025	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$15,160.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Slushy	John Dunn	7	1. Heaven's Mark	48.4L	$9.70
3/9	04/07/2025	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$14,213.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Slushy	John Dunn	8	1. Berrettini 3. Kotare Argent	12.4L	$12.00
5/10	20/06/2025	14	NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE	$14,475.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Tim Williams	6	1. Ohoka Cobra	15.3L	$3.90
2/7	06/06/2025	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$13,688.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Slushy	Blair Orange	6	1. One Eye Bandit 2. Kotare Argent	4.8L	$18.20

Topaz (4)318x5

Trainer: John McDermott (Prebbleton)12 mths 102: 11-7-14

Driver: Robbie Close

7 yo B M

Sire: American Ideal

Dam: Supreme Gem

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career102: 11-7-14

LTS$135,003.00

BMR

TS14: 0-0-0

Win %10.78%

Place %31.37%

Comments

Useful resumption last week but will need to work from this alley. 1st4 fringes.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/11	04/10/2026	126	3YO+ R41 to R64 SpecHcp PACE	$14,738.00	Methven	2400m	Dead	Robbie Close	3	1. Semba	19.6L	$29.80
4/5	08/09/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Ashburton	2400m	Fast	Kimberly Butt	0	1. Marketplace	-	$0.00
8/8	31/05/2026	18	R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Wilson House	4	1. Spirit Downunder	14.8L	$44.10
1/9	13/05/2026	10	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,580.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Blair Wilmott	8	1. Topaz 2. Loveyourmother	0.8L	$3.30
3/10	03/05/2026	7	4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE	$10,615.00	Rangiora	2600m	Good	Sam Thornley	2	1. Foliejon Star 3. Topaz	12.4L	$6.70
8/11	26/04/2026	2	3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,790.00	Rangiora	2000m	Good	Robbie Close	12	1. Justa Rippa	56.5L	$6.20
3/11	24/04/2026	5	4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE	$17,685.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Fast	Wilson House	2	1. Moonlite Blood 3. Topaz	15.1L	$21.80
5/13	19/04/2026	7	4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE	$15,263.00	Cheviot	2600m	Good	Robbie Close	2	1. The Coalman	20.2L	$14.00
8/12	12/04/2026	6	4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D	$11,000.00	Methven	2300m	Dead	Sarah O'Reilly	2	1. Bettor Go Vinnie	17.2L	$6.60
4/14	06/04/2026	2	3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE	$12,420.00	Banks Pen	2170m	Dead	Robbie Close	10	1. Crimson Tide	6.5L	$14.60
8/14	04/04/2026	6	4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE	$31,050.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Good	Wilson House	3	1. Bruntwood Brigade	35.0L	$28.80

Queen Of Swords (5)70773

Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)12 mths 23: 3-1-3

Driver: Wilson House

5 yo B M

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Queen Camille

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career23: 3-1-3

LTS$57,171.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %13.04%

Place %30.43%

Comments

Bold effort to snare 3rd, 16 Sept. Requires a nice tow into this from her alley.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	16/09/2026	73	4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,300.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Michael House	9	1. Kotare Kelso 3. Queen Of Swords	4.0L	$2.80
7/10	05/07/2026	16	4YO+ R40 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D	$12,063.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Adam White	6	1. Lonnekers	5.1L	$13.90
7/12	19/06/2026	5	4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE JUN.D	$16,000.00	NZ Metro	2000m	Good	Andrew Fitzgerald	10	1. Tempo Warrior	15.9L	$59.00
12/13	14/06/2026	87	3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE	$12,210.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Andrew Fitzgerald	1	1. Tee Ball	21.5L	$38.30
7/7	19/03/2026	15	4YO+ Mares Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE	$13,688.00	Wyndham	1700m	Good	Brad Williamson	6	1. Chicago Sky	11.6L	$19.10
3/10	04/03/2026	27	R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,615.00	Oamaru	2000m	Good	Andrew Fitzgerald	1	1. Elektra King 3. Queen Of Swords	2.7L	$7.10
4/11	05/02/2026	13	3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$17,194.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Gavin Smith	7	1. Scotlynn Crunch	5.4L	$5.40
4/6	23/01/2026	12	4YO+ Mares Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE	$31,325.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Gavin Smith	4	1. Debbie Lincoln	14.5L	$19.50
4/9	11/01/2026	2	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$12,791.00	Nelson HRC	1609m	Fast	Gavin Smith	7	1. Captain Tyron	2.7L	$16.80
7/9	09/01/2026	14	4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE	$18,950.00	Nelson HRC	1609m	Fast	Gavin Smith	5	1. Gone Surfin	40.4L	$13.60