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Jonny Turner Jason Broad Brendan Franks Craig Heyrick
Race 1 11.30am
12 Bizzie Lou3 So Art I6 Changearound
3 So Art I13 Boudica6 Changearound
12 Bizzie Lou7 Saint Tropez3 So Art I
12 Bizzie Lou13 Boudica1 Kagee VC
Race 2 12.00pm
4 Ohoka Agent8 Get Up N Dance14 Miss Serenade
13 Jaccka Opa8 Get Up N Dance4 Ohoka Agent
4 Ohoka Agent14 Miss Serenade13 Jaccka Opa
8 Get Up N Dance13 Jaccka Opa4 Ohoka Agent
Race 3 12.25pm
7 Chinese Whisper5 Ultimate Stride6 Tweedledee
7 Chinese Whisper2 Get Lucky6 Tweedledee
7 Chinese Whisper5 Ultimate Stride6 Tweedledee
7 Chinese Whisper5 Ultimate Stride6 Tweedledee
Race 4 12.50pm
2 Ultimate Sassenach5 Mucho Macho Man6 Robyns Shadow
6 Robyns Shadow2 Ultimate Sassenach4 Tony The Pony
3 Cast A Shadow6 Robyns Shadow7 Tulsa Jaccka
5 Mucho Macho Man9 American Mac10 Whata Razzle Dazzle
Race 5 1.15pm
9 Republican Party10 You're So Fine8 Franco Indie
8 Franco Indie9 Republican Party10 You’re So Fine
8 Franco Indie3 Cantfindabettorman10 You’re So Fine
3 Cantfindabettorman8 Franco Indie10 You’re So Fine
Race 6 1.40pm
2 Steve9 Miss Bamboocha12 Spotlight The Valley
12 Spotlight The Valley11 In Sequence10 Galleons Future
12 Spotlight The Valley8 Prince Envy9 Miss Bamboocha
11 In Sequence2 Steve14 Boyz Invasion
Race 7 2.06pm
5 Pay Me Speedy10 Miss Mucho9 Lilac Becky
5 Pay Me Speedy13 Queenofdance9 Lilac Becky
5 Pay Me Speedy13 Queenofdance1 Rakarippa
5 Pay Me Speedy13 Queenofdance1 Rakarippa
Race 8 2.41pm
3 Lifes A Beach1 Sweet Belle12 Belmont Diva
8 Braeview Kelly1 Sweet Belle3 Lifes A Beach
12 Belmont Diva9 Bettor Talk Art10 Bettastar
3 Lifes A Beach8 Braeview Kelly9 Bettor Talk Art
Race 9 3.13pm
3 Ragazzo Mach2 Yorokobi7 Keep On Dreaming
3 Ragazzo Mach2 Yorokobi7 Keep On Dreaming
3 Ragazzo Mach7 Keep On Dreaming9 Idealism
3 Ragazzo Mach2 Yorokobi7 Keep On Dreaming
Race 10 3.38pm
2 Classy Dancer3 Zaccy Mac1 Four Starzzz Shiraz
2 Classy Dancer7 Wrecking Ball11 Lynryd Skynryd
6 The Hornet2 Classy Dancer11 Lynryd Skynryd
11 Lynryd Skynryd6 The Hornet7 Wrecking Ball
Race 11 4.03pm
7 Pembrook Playboy6 Vintage Cheddar5 Memphis Tennessee
7 Pembrook Playboy6 Vintage Cheddar3 Johnny Mac
7 Pembrook Playboy6 Vintage Cheddar5 Memphis Tennessee
7 Pembrook Playboy6 Vintage Cheddar5 Memphis Tennessee
Race 12 4.36pm
7 Yankee Party2 Beaudiene Hustler8 Pearl Harbour
9 Chuckles8 Pearl Harbour7 Yankee Party
7 Yankee Party8 Pearl Harbour6 Especial
7 Yankee Party8 Pearl Harbour6 Especial
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DIAMONDS DAY FIELDS | MAY 2, 2021@ Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
Race 1: 11:30amTHANK YOU BRENT BALLANTYNE MOBILE PACE
1 590050 Kagee VC (fr)(7g Washington VC-Achieved, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: Miss S F Crighton Driver: J C MorrisonTrainer: Doug McLachlan.(92 starts: 5-7-3, $46,841) Best mile rate: 1-59.0 (2nd, 2200m)
2 710097 Zach Lowe (fr)(3g Sportswriter-Biddy Mulligan, by Washington VC)Owners: P Duffy, B R Duffy. Driver: K N Larsen Trainer: Kirk Larsen.(7 starts: 1-0-0, $5,155) Best mile rate: 2-01.5 (1st, 2200m)
3 982715 So Art I (fr)(3f Art Major-So Green, by Soky’s Atom)Owner: Midnight Flight Racing Syndicate Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Lyndon Bond.(7 starts: 1-1-0, $7,485) Best mile rate: 1-58.0 (1st, 1609m)
4 007800 Indulgence (fr)
5 536655 Bettors Highlight (fr)(5m Bettor’s Delight-The Highlight, by McArdle)Owners: R D Ludemann, Mrs B I Ludemann, S R Ludemann, G D Ludemann. Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Brett Gray.(20 starts: 2-0-3, $15,625) Best mile rate: 1-58.9 (4th, 2200m)
6 602328 Changearound (fr)(7g Changeover-Cracker Kate, by Holmes Hanover)Owners: A J McDonald, Mentally Stable Limited. Driver: Trainer: Michael House.(48 starts: 2-6-4, $25,746) Best mile rate: 1-56.3 (3rd, 1609m)
7 594006 Saint Tropez (fr)(4g Somebeachsomewhere-Lancome, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: The Test Syndicate Driver: A R Beck Trainer: Des Baynes.(15 starts: 1-2-0, $11,260) Best mile rate: 1-57.6 (1st, 1609m)
8 293090 I’m Watching You (fr)(4g He’s Watching-I’m Gorgeous, by Peace Of Art)Owners: A F H Hunter, R Cleary. Driver: T J NallyTrainer: Hamish Hunter.(33 starts: 2-2-3, $17,873) Best mile rate: 1-55.2 (2nd, 1609m)
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9 446369 Midnight In Memphis (fr)(5g American Ideal-Midnight Slipper, by Presidential Ball)Owners: G Cooper, P Kirby, S Coutts, M Rose, J W Cox.Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Michael House.(24 starts: 1-0-5, $12,320) Best mile rate: 2-00.6 (4th, 2000m)
10 678093 Holy Havoc (fr)(5g Mach Three-Deja Vous, by Falcon Seelster)Owners: Get Er Garn Syndicate, G J Cooney. Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Hamish Hunter.(53 starts: 4-2-5, $33,899) Best mile rate: 1-59.9 (2nd, 2400m)
11 269568 Pete’s Dash (fr)(7g Changeover-Sensitive Poplar, by Holmes Hanover)Owner: W D O’Connell Driver: W D O’Connell Trainer: Denis O’Connell.(83 starts: 3-9-4, $41,013) Best mile rate: 1-58.8 (4th, 2000m)
12 5X3409 Bizzie Lou (fr)(3f Sweet Lou-Bizzie Girl, by In The Pocket)Owners: S R Baucke, Mrs C J L Baucke, B Baucke, M Baucke. Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Steve Baucke.(8 starts: 1-0-1, $8,840) Best mile rate: 1-56.5 (4th, 1609m)
13 379534 Boudica (fr)(3f Sportswriter-April Rose, by Mach Three)Owner: J W Thomas Driver: E E Barron Trainer: Clark Barron.(18 starts: 1-2-2, $12,998) Best mile rate: 1-57.6 (3rd, 1980m)
14 227525 Calico Hill E1 (fr)
15 004670 Tad Lincoln (fr)(6g Sir Lincoln-Lady Writer, by Barnett Hanover)Owners: P H Andrews, E L Mann. Driver: M D HurrellTrainer: Paul Andrews.(54 starts: 3-1-3, $25,977) Best mile rate: 2-00.2 (4th, 2200m)
Race 2: 12:00pmWAIKIWI TAVERN MOBILE PACE
1 9 The Other Brother (fr)(5g Washington VC-Abararka, by The Gladiator)Owner: J V Douglas Driver: J V DouglasTrainers: Jeremy Douglas & Brittany Willis.(1 start: 0-0-0, $180) Best mile rate: Not available
2 844 Tommysonaroll (fr)(3g Auckland Reactor-Scraperattle N Roll, by Big Tom)Owner: T A Dixon Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Doug McLachlan.(3 starts: 0-0-0, $1,050) Best mile rate: 1-59.1 (4th, 1609m)
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3 6X9X87 Oneloveonelife (fr)(3c Somebeachsomewhere-One Dream, by Dream Away(USA))
Owner: Own The Moment Syndicate Driver: K N LarsenTrainer: Kirk Larsen.(5 starts: 0-0-0, $1,380) Best mile rate: Not available
4 362922 Ohoka Agent (fr)(3g He’s Watching-Millwood Touche, by Live Or Die)Owners: L F Thomson, I G Thomson. Driver: Brad Williamson Trainer: Alister Black.(7 starts: 0-3-1, $5,910) Best mile rate: 2-00.6 (2nd, 2400m)
5 990053 Brigadiers Son (fr)(3g Bettor’s Brigadier-Red Electric, by Art Major)Owner: D S McLachlan Driver: J C Morrison Trainer: Doug McLachlan.(6 starts: 0-0-1, $1,870) Best mile rate: 2-00.6 (3rd, 2400m)
6 9X286 Father Quinn (fr)(4g Panspacificflight-Lollipop Dreams, by Dream Away(USA))Owner: Triple R Sulkys Syndicate Driver: S J OttleyTrainer: Brent McIntyre.(4 starts: 0-1-0, $1,723) Best mile rate: 2-01.0 (2nd, 2200m)
7 805792 Superfast (fr)(3f Washington VC-Julia Jones, by Julius Caesar)Owners: K F Norman, Mrs T A Norman. Driver: R D Close Trainer: Brian Norman.(7 starts: 0-1-0, $2,505) Best mile rate: 2-00.6 (4th, 2200m)
8 Get Up N Dance (fr)(3g Rock N Roll Heaven-Dance N Delight, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: D J Kinzett, Mrs K M Kinzett. Driver: N P WilliamsonTrainer: Nathan Williamson.(0 starts: 0-0-0, $0) Best mile rate: Not available
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9 64 Rock My Mind (fr)(4m A Rocknroll Dance-Mind Freak, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: S R Baucke, Mrs C J L Baucke. Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Steve Baucke.(2 starts: 0-0-0, $585) Best mile rate: 2-03.4 (4th, 2400m)
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10 509 Celtic Abbey (fr)(5m Sir Lincoln-Serene Abbey, by Dream Away(USA))Owners: M J Williams, T M McNaught, M C Adam. Driver: J W CoxTrainer: Michael Williams.(3 starts: 0-0-0, $585) Best mile rate: Not available
11 882567 Wonthavtime (fr)(4g He’s Watching-Suvarno Hanover, by Holmes Hanover)Owners: T J McPherson, Mrs D L McPherson. Driver: K L BarclayTrainer: Kirstin Barclay.(11 starts: 0-2-0, $4,675) Best mile rate: 2-00.4 (4th, 1700m)
12 053372 Cautious Galleon (fr)(4m He’s Watching-Galleons Respect, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: Fanny Allen Family Trust, C J Murdoch. Driver: S J TomlinsonTrainer: Murray Brown.(9 starts: 0-1-2, $4,540) Best mile rate: 1-58.9 (4th, 2200m)
13 Jaccka Opa (fr)(3g A Rocknroll Dance-Odette Jaccka, by Washington VC)Owners: C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill. Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Brett Gray.(0 starts: 0-0-0, $0) Best mile rate: Not available
14 2 Miss Serenade (fr)(3f Panspacificflight-Tipsy Too, by Rocknroll Hanover)Owner: Braeview Limited Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Mark Jones.(1 start: 0-1-0, $1,085) Best mile rate: 2-04.7 (2nd, 2200m)
15 70788 Alittlebitgood E1 (fr)(4g Highview Tommy-Sweet Petite, by Cameleon)Owners: R A Knight, Mrs D M Knight. Driver: R T McIlwrickTrainer: Craig Laurenson.(5 starts: 0-0-0, $820) Best mile rate: Not available
Race 3: 12:25pm - OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD HANDICAP TROT
1 6X0014 Crusher Collins (fr)(7m The Pres-Shirley Temple, by Sundon)Owners: Mrs C M Bond MNZM, Mrs A S Bond, L J Bond. Driver: G D O’Reilly Trainer: Lyndon Bond.(77 starts: 6-19-7, $69,525) Best mile rate: 1-58.8 (2nd, 1609m)
2 341486 Get Lucky (15m)(5g Lucky Chucky-Bree, by Sundon)Owners: L F Thomson, I G Thomson. Driver: Brad Williamson Trainer: Alister Black.(35 starts: 6-7-5, $110,795) Best mile rate: 2-01.1 (4th, 1950m)
3 PX9X50 Sundons Wish (15m)(9g Sundon-Yule Ana, by Armbro Invasion)Owners: N B Cleaver, I D Jamieson. Driver: J W Cox Trainer: Ian Jamieson.(35 starts: 8-2-2, $52,877) Best mile rate: 2-01.3 (2nd, 2400m)
4 811640 Smokin Bandar (15m)(5g Monkey Bones-The Fiery Filly, by Earl)Owners: T Kilkelly, Mrs J F Kilkelly, Miss H F Brown, S C McKenzie. Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Craig Ferguson.(18 starts: 5-0-1, $34,520) Best mile rate: 1-57.5 (1st, 1609m)
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Race 4: 12:50pmMCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
1 010069 Yankee Shard (fr)(6g American Ideal-Shards A Flyin, by Sands A Flyin)Owner: Miss B J Willis Driver: J V DouglasTrainers: Jeremy Douglas & Brittany Willis.(18 starts: 2-1-3, $15,908) Best mile rate: 2-00.3 (3rd, 2400m)
2 2P0794 Ultimate Sassenach (fr)(5m Art Major-Time Flies, by In The Pocket)Owner: G L Clarke Driver: J W Cox Trainer: Amber Hoffman.(26 starts: 2-5-2, $20,813) Best mile rate: 1-58.5 (2nd, 2200m)
3 670X79 Cast A Shadow (fr)(8g Real Desire-Chinooks Shadow, by Sir Vancelot)Owner: B J Nicol Driver: A R Beck Trainer: Brian Nicol.(71 starts: 7-7-7, $68,070) Best mile rate: 1-54.9 (3rd, 1609m)
4 218865 Tony The Pony (fr)(6g Art Official-Mon Desire, by Real Desire)Owners: K A Brinsdon, M S Brinsdon, S G Brinsdon. Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Matt Brinsdon.(26 starts: 3-1-0, $19,817) Best mile rate: 1-59.8 (1st, 2200m)
5 045603 Mucho Macho Man (fr)(7g Mach Three-Alisa, by Bettor’s Delight)Owner: K C Baynes Driver: S J Tomlinson Trainer: Chris Gerken.(47 starts: 7-2-4, $48,465) Best mile rate: 1-58.3 (3rd, 2400m)
6 453625 Robyns Shadow (fr)(4g Shadow Play-Regal Art, by Art Major)Owner: S R Wilson Driver: C R Ferguson Trainers: Ross & Chris Wilson.(31 starts: 3-6-3, $27,691) Best mile rate: 1-56.0 (2nd, 1609m)
7 645820 Tulsa Jaccka (fr)(5m A Rocknroll Dance-Twilight Jaccka, by Artsplace)Owners: C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill. Driver: N P Williamson Trainer: Wayne Adams.(30 starts: 3-7-5, $33,970) Best mile rate: 1-55.4 (3rd, 1609m)
8 065471 Maahes (fr)(6g Somebeachsomewhere-Insar, by Dare You To)Owner: R J Gutsell Driver: K L Barclay Trainer: Ricky Gutsell.(54 starts: 4-4-2, $33,664) Best mile rate: 1-58.0 (4th, 2000m)
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9 369006 American Mac (fr)(7g American Ideal-Maudola, by Chiola Hanover)Owners: B S McLennan, Mrs S M McLennan. Driver: M D Hurrell Trainer: Syd Breen.(38 starts: 4-2-1, $29,853) Best mile rate: 1-58.4 (1st, 2200m)
10 946807 Whata Razzle Dazzle (fr)(7g Washington VC-Whata Rich Girl, by Holmes Hanover)Owners: Mrs M Morrison-Palmer, P B Palmer. Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Brian Norman.(57 starts: 6-2-2, $43,705) Best mile rate: 1-57.5 (1st, 2200m)
11 187080 Fireforefiddle (fr)(4g He’s Watching-Shamrocks, by Christian Cullen)Owners: G J Cooney, Mrs J C Cooney. Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Hamish Hunter.
(35 starts: 3-1-1, $20,988) Best mile rate: 1-59.9 (1st, 2200m)
12 760813 Alexy (fr)(11g Courage Under Fire-Alegria, by Caprock)Owners: W D O’Connell, D F O’Connell, E J O’Connell,Mrs P J O’Connell, Mrs J M Braam, G P O’Connell. Driver: W D O’Connell Trainer: Denis O’Connell.(319 starts: 11-16-26, $116,520) Best mile rate: (3rd, 1200m)
5 1340X9 Ultimate Stride (25m)(4h Love You-One Over Kenny, by Sundon)Owner: E & M Stride Corp. Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Phil Williamson.(17 starts: 9-1-2, $180,468) Best mile rate: 1-57.4 (3rd, 2200m)
6 465211 Tweedledee (25m)(5g Superfast Stuart-Tyron’s Doctor, by Dr Ronerail)Owner: J R Bond Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Lyndon Bond.(40 starts: 6-4-7, $56,115) Best mile rate: 1-58.2 (1st, 1609m)
7 113X11 Chinese Whisper (35m)(5g Sundon-Little Contessa, by Britewell)
Owners: Mrs K M Williamson, B A Franks. Driver: N P WilliamsonTrainer: Nathan Williamson.(14 starts: 8-1-2, $56,510) Best mile rate: 1-57.6 (1st, 1609m)
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Jonny Turner Jason Broad Brendan Franks Craig Heyrick
9 Republican Party 8 Franco Indie 8 Franco Indie 3 Cantfindabettorman
10 You're So Fine 9 Republican Party 3 Cantfindabettorman 8 Franco Indie
8 Franco Indie 10 You’re So Fine 10 You’re So Fine 10 You’re So Fine
DIAMOND CREEK FARM 2YO CLASSIC(MOBILE PACE) (Group 2)
$50,000, 2YO, 2200m
RACE 5: 1.15PM
1 43 Duke Of Cornwall (fr)(2c Sweet Lou-Galleons Honour, by Christian Cullen)Owner: L J Smith Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Lauren Pearson.(2 starts: 0-0-1, $1,925) Best mile rate: 1-58.7 (3rd, 1609m)
2 5252 Woodlea Beaver (fr)(2f Sweet Lou-Ace Of Delight, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: T M Twidle, Mrs S M Twidle, M H McKay, Beavertown Syndicate, S C Taylor, K G Woolley. Driver: S P Walkinshaw Trainer: Thomas Twidle.(4 starts: 0-2-0, $6,550) Best mile rate: 1-58.9 (2nd, 1980m)
3 D2 Cantfindabettorman (fr)(2g Sweet Lou-Bettor Be A Lady, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: B D Sceats, G J Anderson. Driver: M J WilliamsonTrainers: Graeme Anderson & Mike Love.(2 starts: 0-1-0, $2,098) Best mile rate: 2-00.9 (2nd, 1980m)
4 Gotta Elect Bill (fr)(2g Auckland Reactor-Gotta Elect Nell, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: L E Williams, Est Heather Williams. Driver: J W Cox Trainer: Brett Gray.(0 starts: 0-0-0, $0) Best mile rate: Not available
5 Monaco Grace (fr)(2f Bettor’s Delight-Grace Way, by Dream Away(USA))Owner: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Mark Jones.(0 starts: 0-0-0, $0) Best mile rate: Not available
6 6 Rakajed (fr)(2g A Rocknroll Dance-Rakarata, by Art Major)Owner: B J Fahy Driver: Brad Williamson Trainer: Clark Barron.(1 start: 0-0-0, $500) Best mile rate: Not available
7 0 Rockmyster (fr)(2c Rock N Roll Heaven-Operative Asset, by Armbro Operative)Owner: S R Baucke Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Steve Baucke.(1 start: 0-0-0, $200) Best mile rate: Not available
8 1 Franco Indie (fr)(2g Always B Miki-Idancedwithcullen, by Christian Cullen)
Owners: Alabar (NZ) Ltd, Nevele R Stud Ltd, S G Wells, D J Hayward, I J Kedzlie, Always ‘B’ Syndicate, C J H Witteman, A J Casey, Mrs H F Casey, Miki’s Magic 7 Syndicate. Driver: T M Williams
Trainer: Hayden Cullen.
(1 start: 1-0-0, $5,500) Best mile rate: 1-58.5 (1st, 2000m)
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9 Republican Party (fr)(2c Bettor’s Delight-Democrat Party, by American Ideal)
Owners: Mrs C M Dalgety, G E Dickey, Mrs J E Rooney, G A Ayers, First Term Syndicate,
D A Schollum, K J Cummings, B A Smith, G P Merlo,
A & M Syndicate. Driver: B N Orange
Trainers: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety.
(0 starts: 0-0-0, $0) Best mile rate: Not available
10 3 You’re So Fine (fr)(2c Always B Miki-Syriana, by Falcon Seelster)Owner: M C C Syndicate Driver: N P Williamson Trainer: Brett Gray.(1 start: 0-0-1, $2,000) Best mile rate: 1-59.7 (3rd, 1609m)
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Brett Gray lines up eachway chances across the Diamonds Day card at Ascot Park on Sunday.
The Ryal Bush trainer’s six-strong team is headed by his Kindergarten Stakes third placegetter You’re So Fine, who steps out in the Group 2 Diamond Creek Farm Classic.
The speedy two-year-old has drawn barrier 2 on the second line and Gray is hopeful that alley could suit him.
“The draw isn’t too bad I don’t think, it could have been worse,” the trainer said.
“I think he could get a good wee run through there and get handy and hopefully get a taste of it at the finish.”
You’re So Fine stamped his class when rushing home in the Kindergarten Stakes behind Akuta, who is rated in the top tier of New Zealand’s two-year-old pacing colts and geldings.
“I was quite happy with his run in the Kindergarten,” Gray said.
“I do rate him a bit and I think he will make a good three-year-old.”
Gray also debuts Gotta Elect Bill in Sunday’s two-year-old feature.
The trainer also has a decent opinion of the pacer, who has produced solid performances against lesser-known two-year-olds at the trials.
“He has actually come along pretty nice this wee fella,” Gray said.
“He went quite nice at the Wyndham workouts the other day, he went 3.04 (for 2400m) and ran home in a 28sec quarter (400m).”
“He has got a bit of filling out to do, but he is not the worst and he is a beautiful-mannered wee fella.”
“I think he could be a horse with a future as a three-year-old.”
Memphis Tennessee has produced consistent recent form and will attempt to continue that in Sunday’s Country Cups Final.
Though beating Pembrook’s Playboy looks a big ask, the Wyndham Cup winner looks a big top three threat.
“He has got nice and consistent, which is good,” Gray said.
“He is a wee bit 50-50 from a stand and he can’t afford to give Pembrook Playboy a headstart.”
“But it is going to be very hard to beat him, anyway.”
Gray debuts Jaccka Opa in race 2 after two excellent displays in his latest trials and workouts.
The three-year-old just need a slice of luck from barrier 5 on the second row to feature.
“He is a nice enough horse, he is a bit rough around the edges and he hasn’t got the best of draws.”
“He is a little bit of a handful but he is too dumb to stop, so he is a good chance.”
Prince Envy comes into race 6 after staging a big recovery from an early gallop to run second at Winton last week.
The five-year-old looks a strong winning threat if he can behave on Sunday.
“We are slowly getting there, it is just annoying these little gallops he is having.”
“We have got him going away and now he is having these wee gallops afterwards.”
“He did well, he probably did 50m and he ran second at Winton.”
“He is not quite trotting 100% but I am happy with him this week so hopefully we can get some regular racing into him and his brain will settle down.”
“He has got talent, he has just got to put it together.”
Gray also starts Bettor’s Highlight in race 1.
- By Jonny Turner
Eachway threats in Gray’s team
Dashing Major won the Diamond Creek Farm 2YO Classic last year
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Race 6: 1:40pmCRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS HANDICAP TROT
1 810547 Zoned Scarlett (fr)(8m Brylin Boyz-Psychedelic, by Britewell)Owners: J R Skinner, Mrs T Andersen, P Bignell.Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Michael House.(115 starts: 7-9-11, $72,145) Best mile rate: 2-01.2 (3rd, 1609m)
2 220314 Steve (fr)(6m Repeat Love-New Year Pride, by Chiola Cola)Owners: M G Martin, Mrs J E Martin, Mrs J A Wilson.Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Brian Norman.(27 starts: 3-5-2, $26,385) Best mile rate: 2-00.6 (1st, 1609m)
3 009X86 Miss Jessica E2 (fr)(5m Master Glide-Jessicas Credit, by Credit Winner)Owner: T R Robertson Driver: T R Robertson Trainer: Tim Robertson.(38 starts: 2-1-1, $18,228) Best mile rate: 2-04.0 (3rd, 2400m)
4 400024 Tolkien (fr)(5g Majestic Son-Armbro Starlet, by Armbro Invasion)Owners: Tristan Larsen, Mrs L A Philpott. Driver: N P WilliamsonTrainer: Kirk Larsen.(41 starts: 3-2-0, $28,011) Best mile rate: 2-01.4 (4th, 1609m)
5 058461 It’s Summertime (fr)(7m Angus Hall-Allegro Agitato, by Sundon)Owner: J V Douglas Driver: J V DouglasTrainers: Jeremy Douglas & Brittany Willis.(27 starts: 1-1-1, $13,745) Best mile rate: 2-03.4 (1st, 1609m)
6 004X80 Horace Horse (fr)(4g Quaker Jet-Madam Heidi, by Sundon)Owners: R T Baker, Mrs A R Baker. Driver: J W CoxTrainer: Nigel Chalmers.(12 starts: 2-0-1, $12,223) Best mile rate: 2-06.5 (3rd, 2700m)
7 904045 Top Pocket Chance E1 (fr)(5g Washington VC-Pocket Filler, by In The Pocket)Owners: C Buchan, Mrs T E Buchan. Driver: Trainer: Craig Buchan.(27 starts: 3-2-1, $21,978) Best mile rate: 2-01.6 (2nd, 2000m)
8 066X62 Prince Envy (fr)(5g Majestic Son-Glenferrie Jade, by Monarchy)Owners: M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth. Driver: J C MorrisonTrainer: Brett Gray.(8 starts: 1-1-0, $7,920) Best mile rate: 2-06.7 (2nd, 2400m)
9 157425 Miss Bamboocha (fr)(8m Thanksgiving-Sophie’s Princess, by Courage Under Fire)
Owners: G W Columbus, Mrs B J Columbus, Mrs L M Seymour, R D Morrison, R K Maffey. Driver: R T McIlwrick
Trainer: Craig Laurenson.
(98 starts: 5-12-11, $62,641) Best mile rate: 2-00.8 (2nd, 1609m)
10 051027 Galleons Future (15m)(5g Majestic Son-Galleons Assault, by Earl)
Owners: G S Allen, R E Wilson. Driver: S R McNally
Trainer: Robert Wilson.
(18 starts: 2-6-0, $21,795) Best mile rate: 2-05.8 (1st, 2200m)
11 1038D2 In Sequence (15m)(6m Majestic Son-Rapid Sequence, by Earl)Owner: Justforfun Syndicate Driver: M D HurrellTrainer: Amber Hoffman.(35 starts: 4-2-2, $32,226) Best mile rate: 1-57.9 (3rd, 1609m)
12 766453 Spotlight The Valley (15m)(9m Skyvalley-Streaming Sunbeam, by Armbro Invasion)Owner: Sunbeam Syndicate Driver: R D Close Trainer: Robert Wilson.(140 starts: 10-19-17, $102,505) Best mile rate: 1-59.5 (4th, 1609m)
13 516006 Harry H (15m)(8g Muscles Yankee-Sound Of Chiola, by Chiola Hanover)Owners: F J Donovan, Ms L Barrie. Driver: S J Tomlinson Trainer: Shane Matheson.(85 starts: 10-5-9, $69,170) Best mile rate: 2-04.0 (3rd, 1750m)
14 180408 Boyz Invasion (15m)(7g Brylin Boyz-Dream Invasion, by Armbro Invasion)Owners: Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan, A Gorman. Driver: G D O’ReillyTrainer: Michael Heenan.(51 starts: 7-4-1, $50,918) Best mile rate: 1-59.2 (2nd, 1609m)
15 105648 Fanny Hill (15m)(5m Muscle Hill-Royal Squeeze, by Monarchy)Owner: J W Duff Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Lauren Pearson.(32 starts: 5-4-4, $53,578) Best mile rate: 2-00.2 (2nd, 1609m)
16 204721 King Of The North (15m)(4g Majestic Son-Mi Sierra, by Sierra Kosmos)Owner: K N Larsen Ltd Driver: K N Larsen Trainer: Kirk Larsen.(23 starts: 3-5-0, $26,395) Best mile rate: 2-06.4 (2nd, 2700m)
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8 X80098 Dachy (fr)(9m Changeover-Heavenly Franco, by Falcon Seelster)Owner: I G Goodman Driver: T J Nally Trainer: Ian Goodman.(90 starts: 8-10-10, $70,022) Best mile rate: 1-54.0 (3rd, 1609m)
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9 658336 Lilac Becky (fr)(5m Mach Three-Lilac Splash, by McArdle)Owner: A J Grant Driver: E E Barron Trainer: Clark Barron.(43 starts: 4-4-8, $36,775) Best mile rate: 1-57.6 (2nd, 2400m)
10 597X85 Miss Mucho (fr)(5m Mach Three-Alisa, by Bettor’s Delight)Owner: K C Baynes Driver: J C Morrison Trainer: Tony Barron.(16 starts: 2-0-3, $21,075) Best mile rate: 1-59.4 (3rd, 2200m)
11 906064 Miss Auckland (fr)(4m Auckland Reactor-Arancia, by Washington VC)Owners: Ms C L Graham, O L Lawrence. Driver: R T McIlwrickTrainer: Owen Lawrence.(30 starts: 4-4-3, $30,793) Best mile rate: 1-54.3 (1st, 1609m)
12 276224 Better Galleon (fr)(6m Betterthancheddar-Galleons Respect, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: C J Murdoch, Fanny Allen Family Trust, R E Wilson.Driver: M D Hurrell Trainer: Robert Wilson.(61 starts: 5-6-3, $43,526) Best mile rate: 1-55.7 (2nd, 1609m)
13 132546 Queenofdance (fr)(5m A Rocknroll Dance-Mary Niven, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: Patsy Marie Syndicate Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Mark Jones.(52 starts: 6-3-7, $48,065) Best mile rate: 1-57.2 (3rd, 1980m)
Race 7: 2:06pmCADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND/SSBA MOBILE PACE
1 X19436 Rakarippa (fr)(4m Betterthancheddar-Rakarata, by Art Major)Owner: B J Fahy Driver: P M Hunter Trainer: Peter Hunter.(15 starts: 1-0-3, $10,580) Best mile rate: 1-55.4 (1st, 1609m)
2 530228 Insarchatwist (fr)(4m A Rocknroll Dance-Insar, by Dare You To)Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites.Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Ricky Gutsell.(19 starts: 1-4-5, $17,285) Best mile rate: 1-55.5 (1st, 1609m)
3 227525 Calico Hill (fr)(5m Net Ten EOM-Chelsea Brown, by Rocknroll Hanover)Owners: Mrs S M Austin, Miss A L Austin. Driver: R J Austin Trainer: Richard Austin.(40 starts: 1-4-6, $24,340) Best mile rate: 1-54.6 (3rd, 1609m)
4 186390 Dress Code (fr)(4m American Ideal-Dress To Impress, by Presidential Ball)Owner: Mrs D G Baynes Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Des Baynes.(9 starts: 2-0-2, $15,050) Best mile rate: 1-55.8 (3rd, 1609m)
5 X11227 Pay Me Speedy (fr)(4m Mach Three-Pay Me Painter, by Artsplace)Owners: Miss C M Faithful, N A Cox, Mrs B E Cox, Ms L A Cox.Driver: N P Williamson Trainer: Chelsea Faithful.(6 starts: 3-2-0, $18,745) Best mile rate: 1-54.5 (2nd, 1609m)
6 659496 Art Courage (fr)(7m Art Major-Port Courage, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: Universal St’Bred Syndicate Driver: Trainer: Michael House.(47 starts: 4-2-6, $43,610) Best mile rate: 1-55.6 (1st, 1950m)
7 587953 Lilac Star (fr)(6m Mach Three-Lilac Splash, by McArdle)Owners: A J Grant, W J Frampton. Driver: S E O’ReillyTrainer: Dean Taylor.(55 starts: 6-6-5, $58,512) Best mile rate: 1-55.7 (4th, 1609m)
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MACCA LODGE/NEVELE R STUD SOUTHLAND OAKS FINAL(MOBILE PACE) (Group 2)
$40,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 2700m
RACE 8: 2.41PM
Jonny Turner Jason Broad Brendan Franks Craig Heyrick
3 Lifes A Beach 8 Braeview Kelly 12 Belmont Diva 3 Lifes A Beach
1 Sweet Belle 1 Sweet Belle 9 Bettor Talk Art 8 Braeview Kelly
12 Belmont Diva 3 Lifes A Beach 10 Bettastar 9 Bettor Talk Art
1 830251 Sweet Belle (fr)(3f Sweet Lou-Belle Eyre, by Tinted Cloud)Owners: R D Ashworth, M Hickman, B F McGirr, S A Ashworth.Driver: G D O’Reilly Trainer: Gerard O’Reilly.(12 starts: 4-1-1, $27,040) Best mile rate: 1-57.4 (1st, 1980m)
2 314434 Debutante Party (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Democrat Party, by American Ideal)Owners: F J Price, K V Price. Driver: J W CoxTrainers: Katrina & John Price.(8 starts: 1-1-2, $10,370) Best mile rate: 1-55.7 (3rd, 1609m)
3 221112 Lifes A Beach (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Beach Parade, by Beach Towel)Owners: Woodlands Partnership Syndicate, Kieran Read, Andy Ellis, D Hewett, R J Tayler. Driver: J C Morrison Trainer: Tony Barron.(15 starts: 3-3-1, $36,320) Best mile rate: 1-56.4 (1st, 1980m)
4 161 Leer (fr)(3f American Ideal-Bay Jet, by Jereme’s Jet)Owners: B C Wallace, Mrs F M Wallace. Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Bruce Wallace.(3 starts: 2-0-0, $12,300) Best mile rate: 1-56.1 (1st, 1609m)
5 5X3409 Bizzie Lou E2 (fr)(3f Sweet Lou-Bizzie Girl, by In The Pocket)Owners: S R Baucke, Mrs C J L Baucke, B Baucke, M Baucke. Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Steve Baucke.(8 starts: 1-0-1, $8,840) Best mile rate: 1-56.5 (4th, 1609m)
6 754981 Dont Lie To Me (fr)(3f Art Major-Delight Me, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: J R Tate, Mrs G E Tate. Driver: S J OttleyTrainer: Mark Jones.(13 starts: 3-1-0, $19,820) Best mile rate: 1-56.8 (2nd, 1609m)
7 0X2210 Tac Mac (fr)(3f Mach Three-Tact Minaj, by Lis Mara)Owners: C R Dixon, Mrs A M Barron-Dixon, D J Orr, Mrs J M Orr, M A Tempelman, L Tempelman, P F Forde, J G Wilks. Driver: M J Williamson Trainer: Brent Shirley.(10 starts: 2-3-0, $15,328) Best mile rate: 1-58.0 (2nd, 2200m)
8 670153 Braeview Kelly (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Idolise, by American Ideal)Owner: Braeview Limited Driver: B N Orange Trainer: Mark Jones.(19 starts: 5-5-1, $58,661) Best mile rate: 1-54.8 (1st, 1700m)
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9 223113 Bettor Talk Art (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Lets Talk Art, by Art Major)Owners: S A O’Brien, Mrs M E O’Brien. Driver: R D Close Trainer: Regan Todd.(10 starts: 3-4-2, $25,115) Best mile rate: 1-55.9 (3rd, 2000m)
10 120571 Bettastar (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Petra’s Star, by Christian Cullen)Owner: Tuapeka Lodge Syndicate Driver: N P Williamson Trainer: Nathan Williamson.(8 starts: 2-2-0, $14,110) Best mile rate: 1-54.5 (1st, 1609m)
11 294212 With Grace (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Beaudiene Bad Babe, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: Grant Enterprises Limited, J R Dunnett, G J Steel, E R Tirikatene, L R McKenzie, J T R Farrell, C J Dunnett. Driver: T M Williams Trainer: Robert Dunn.(15 starts: 1-4-1, $34,910) Best mile rate: 1-57.6 (2nd, 1980m)
12 112 Belmont Diva (fr)(3f Art Major-Belmont Fire, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: D L Williamson Driver: Craig D Thornley Trainer: Steven McRae.(3 starts: 2-1-0, $11,295) Best mile rate: 1-55.8 (1st, 1609m)
13 151834 Better’s Tart (fr)(3f Bettor’s Delight-Top Tart, by Live Or Die)Owner: Opawa Downs Limited Driver: S R McNally Trainer: Brent White.(8 starts: 3-1-1, $22,825) Best mile rate: 1-56.2 (1st, 1609m)
14 4415 Classy Dancer E1 (fr)(3f A Rocknroll Dance-Fleets Classy Jet, by Jereme’s Jet)Owner: Mrs M Morrison-Palmer Driver: Trainer: Tony Barron.(4 starts: 1-0-0, $6,783) Best mile rate: 1-58.2 (4th, 1980m)
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The timing of the Southland Oaks on Diamonds Day could not be better for the ever-improving Lifes A Beach.
In less than two months the Tony Barron trained three-year-old has gone from being a tidy maiden to the favourite for Sunday’s Group 2 feature.
Continual improvement from the Bettor’s Delight filly has underpinned her progression which has perfectly aligned with the programming of Diamonds Day.
“It is amazing how things work out, we always aimed her at the Southland Oaks,” Barron said.
“I always thought she was a lovely Southland Oaks filly without being up in the top class.”
“As she has got better and better we are going there with a winning chance.”
“We know what racing is like, but she has been racing super.”
Many of Sunday’s field face a new challenge when stepping up to 2700m from behind the mobile
Lifes A Beach looks like she has all of the credentials needed to handle the staying test.
“She won at Addington over 2600m and came from back and wide and found the line very good,” Barron said.
“She is a very well-bred filly that is living up to her breeding and she is just getting better and better.”
“She is just a typical Bettor’s Delight, really.”
Driver John Morrison has sat Lifes A Beach off the
speed and let her charge at the line in many of her recent
starts.
With the favourite’s tag and her barrier 3 draw he may be tempted to press towards the lead.
Barron has no doubts that his filly would relish the front runner’s role if she got there.
“I have got no doubt, we took her down to the Geraldine trials and that was the last time she actually drew good enough to lead.”
“She led there and jogged it and she loves rolling along in front.”
“I am always a little bit weary in these big races over 2700m, you don’t really want to burn hard to get there.”
“Certainly if she got there and didn’t burn too much petrol or anything like that she would have no trouble rolling along in front.”
Barron could have two Southland Oaks starters if Classy Dancer gets a start as the race’s first emergency.
If she doesn’t the three-year-old will line up in race 10 where she would be very hard to beat from barrier 2.
“She is a lovely filly,” Barron said.
“In race 10, she is in that right up to her ears.”
“She was down at Nathan Williamson’s for ten days and she has come home very bright and healthy.”
“If she lines up in that one you would expect her to be very handy and very hard to beat.”
Barron also brings Miss Mucho south for race 7 on Sunday.
With two runs under her belt this time in the five-year-old will strip at her peak in race 7.
“Third up is where we have been aiming for.” “I thought her run at Addington last week was very, very good.” “She was only a pixel away from running third.”
John Morrison also takes the reins behind Classy Dancer and Miss Mucho.
- By Jonny Turner
Oaks timing perfect for Lifes A BeachLifes A Beach
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ALABAR SOUTHERN SUPREMACY STAKES FINAL(MOBILE PACE) (Group 2)
$40,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 2700m
RACE 9: 3.13PM
Jonny Turner Jason Broad Brendan Franks Craig Heyrick
3 Ragazzo Mach 3 Ragazzo Mach 3 Ragazzo Mach 3 Ragazzo Mach
2 Yorokobi 2 Yorokobi 7 Keep On Dreaming 2 Yorokobi
7 Keep On Dreaming 7 Keep On Dreaming 9 Idealism 7 Keep On Dreaming
1 342514 Tommy Waterhouse (fr)(3g American Ideal-Gabriel Marie, by Bettor’s Delight)
Owner: McEwan Bloodstock Limited
Driver: T M Williams
Trainer: Kirstin Barclay.
(12 starts: 1-3-2, $13,360) Best mile rate: 1-58.5 (1st, 1609m)
2 2X7294 Yorokobi (fr)(3g Bettor’s Delight-Rockin Cullen, by Christian Cullen)
Owners: P Duffy, B R Duffy.
Driver: R D Close
Trainer: Regan Todd.
(12 starts: 2-3-0, $27,956) Best mile rate: 1-54.8 (2nd, 1980m)
3 112200 Ragazzo Mach (fr)(3c Mach Three-Ragazza Bromac, by Falcon Seelster)
Owner: Swandoo Harness Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate
Driver: N P Williamson
Trainer: Nathan Williamson.
(10 starts: 5-3-0, $46,213) Best mile rate: 1-54.4 (2nd, 1980m)
4 078042 Port Au Prince (fr)(3g Somebeachsomewhere-Maheer Princess, by Christian Cullen)
Owners: B P McIntyre, Mrs J A McIntyre.
Driver: P M Hunter
Trainer: Peter Hunter.
(12 starts: 1-1-2, $10,325) Best mile rate: 1-59.1 (4th, 2200m)
5 001053 Kase (fr)(3c He’s Watching-Caps N Art, by Artiscape)
Owners: Mrs J F Kilkelly, T Kilkelly, Miss H F Brown,
S C McKenzie.
Driver: K L Barclay
Trainer: Kirstin Barclay.
(9 starts: 1-0-1, $6,350) Best mile rate: 1-58.6 (1st, 2400m)
6 163231 Leithen Burn (fr)(3g Bettor’s Delight-Eyecatcher Three, by Mach Three)
Owners: A B Steel, Mrs J M Steel, C A Steel.
Driver: C R Ferguson
Trainer: Tony Stratford.
(8 starts: 2-2-2, $14,680) Best mile rate: 1-55.9 (1st, 1609m) 7 11512 Keep On Dreaming (fr)
(3g Bettor’s Delight-Secret Notion, by Mach Three)
Owners: L F Thomson, I G Thomson.
Driver: Brad Williamson
Trainer: Alister Black.
(5 starts: 3-1-0, $16,760) Best mile rate: 1-59.0 (2nd, 2400m)
8 978446 Alta Sensation (fr)(3g Somebeachsomewhere-Alta Camilla, by In The Pocket)
Owners: Mrs C M Dalgety, N J Fahy, K J Fahy,
J L Holding. Driver: B N Orange
Trainers: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety.
(16 starts: 3-1-0, $27,050) Best mile rate: 1-55.9 (4th, 2000m)
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9 311D Idealism (fr)(3g American Ideal-My Style, by McArdle)
Owners: C D Milne, I D Milne, P D Carnie, P J McEn-tyre, Mrs L M Philp, Mrs S E Black.
Driver: B G Barclay Trainer: Alister Black.
(4 starts: 2-0-1, $12,470) Best mile rate: 1-58.9 (3rd, 2400m)
10 012714 American Lightning (fr)(3g American Ideal-Zest Philly, by Christian Cullen)
Owners: E K Corby, K J Corby, A D Gow, G J Anderson, R Chalklin, S R Pulley, B Masson, Mrs V G Duncum.
Driver: M J Williamson
Trainers: Graeme Anderson & Mike Love.
(13 starts: 7-1-1, $42,513) Best mile rate: 1-55.8 (4th, 1609m)
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Bookmakers haven’t missed two of the leading chances
in the feature races on Diamonds Day in Ragazzo Mach and
Republican Party.
Punters could be forgiven for thinking they were going
to get a little bit more than Ragazzo Mach’s $1.55 opening
fixed odds price for the Group 2 Southern Supremacy Stakes
Final.
Circumstances in the Flying Stakes and the New Zealand
Derby have meant the three-year-old comes into the race
with two glaring zeros in his formline.
Bookmakers obviously have not been put off by
those performances and neither has trainer-driver Nathan
Williamson, who is hopeful the real Ragazzo Mach can stand
up on Sunday.
“I was happy with him in the derby, he just drew bad
and he was out the back the whole way.”
“His sectionals were some of the best out of the race.”
“He was just too far from them and very wide.”
“He has come through his trip away well and he seems
happy and healthy.”
“I thought his workout on Saturday at Wyndham was
very good and I am very happy with him.”
“And from the draw (3) he should be hard to beat.”
Williamson starts an incredible line up of talent on
Sunday including Chinese Whisper in the feature trot and
Pembrook Playboy in the Southern Country Cups Final.
Pembrook Playboy comes into his assignment after
just a nose split him and Ragazzo Mach in their workout at
Wyndham last weekend.
“He trailed lovely, we weren’t there to light him up or
anything like that,” Williamson said.
“They both just had a run off the place and a nice wee
blowout just to keep them up to the mark.”
“They’ve both had a lot of racing during the season and
it is just a matter of keeping them ticking over and keeping
them happy.”
“I am really happy with Pembrook Playboy, he should
put his best foot forward.”
Pembrook Playboy opened at $1.40 odds for Sunday’s
2700m feature.
Republican Party was installed the $2.50 early favourite
for the Group 2 Diamond Creek Farms Classic.
That is despite the Cran and Chrissie Dalgety trained
two-year-old drawing barrier one on the second row and
having to debut against more proven horses.
Cran Dalgety just hopes the bookies have got their
assessment right.
“I just hope that they are really good judges, that is all I
can say.”
Republican Party comes into his debut following two
recent trials.
The colt raced a little greenly in the first before catching
the eye when finishing on well out wide in the latest.
The Dalgetys have set a big task for Republican Party,
sending him south from Canterbury to debut in a Group 2
event.
But it is one they think the pacer is capable of handling.
“He will get better, he is not the biggest horse in the
field, but he is very fast,” Dalgety said.
“The only thing he lacks is racing and ringcraft and he
can only get that by going to the races.”
“In summary, he is in the well above average category.”
Republican Party follows out gate flyer Duke Of
Cornwall who has led off the gate before taking a trail in
both of his career starts.
- By Jonny Turner
Bookies keep Ragazzo Mach and Republican Party safe
Ragazzo Mach
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Race 10: 3:38pmFOVEAUX COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE PACE
1 817679 Four Starzzz Shiraz (fr)(10g Four Starzzz Shark-Music Box Dancer, by Courage Under Fire)Owner: W D O’Connell Driver: W D O’Connell Trainer: Denis O’Connell.(171 starts: 18-19-14, $142,625) Best mile rate: 1-56.9 (1st, 1700m)
2 4415 Classy Dancer (fr)(3f A Rocknroll Dance-Fleets Classy Jet, by Jereme’s Jet)Owner: Mrs M Morrison-Palmer Driver: J C MorrisonTrainer: Tony Barron.(4 starts: 1-0-0, $6,783) Best mile rate: 1-58.2 (4th, 1980m)
3 019236 Zaccy Mac (fr)(4g Net Ten EOM-Lillian, by Falcon Seelster)Owners: L F Thomson, I G Thomson. Driver: Brad WilliamsonTrainer: Alister Black.(6 starts: 1-1-1, $7,983) Best mile rate: 1-57.3 (2nd, 2400m)
4 871770 Tangier Tango (fr)(4m Falcon Seelster-Tangier Franco, by Live Or Die)Owners: Mrs B L Lee, B J Dynes, M G Cunningham, J N Lee, P Arnold.Driver: G J Lee Trainers: Gordon & Colin Lee.(8 starts: 1-0-0, $5,865) Best mile rate: 1-55.1 (4th, 1609m)
5 227525 Calico Hill E1 (fr)
6 91X78 The Hornet (fr)(3g Gold Ace-Sally Franco, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: K J Walsh, Mrs J A Walsh. Driver: B N OrangeTrainer: Tony Stratford.(4 starts: 1-0-0, $6,000) Best mile rate: 2-02.9 (1st, 2200m)
7 020341 Wrecking Ball (fr)(4g Auckland Reactor-It’s A Delight, by Bettor’s Delight)Owner: M J Mainland Driver: A D Milne Trainer: Alex Milne.(11 starts: 1-1-1, $8,568) Best mile rate: 1-58.4 (4th, 1609m)
8 031759 Kerala Star (fr)(4g Sunshine Beach-Star Of Isis, by American Ideal)Owner: G J West Driver: S J Ottley Trainer: Craig Buchan.(17 starts: 1-0-2, $8,690) Best mile rate: 1-57.7 (4th, 1980m)
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9 019039 Vintage Rose (fr)(7m Vintage Master-Spred It Round, by Soky’s Atom)Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites.Driver: K L Barclay Trainer: Ricky Gutsell.(64 starts: 4-4-5, $37,675) Best mile rate: 1-55.8 (3rd, 1609m)
10 327461 Emerald Abbey (fr)(4m Sir Lincoln-Serene Abbey, by Dream Away(USA))Owners: T J Hogan, M J Hogan. Driver: P M HunterTrainer: Peter Hunter.(7 starts: 1-1-1, $8,330) Best mile rate: 1-58.8 (4th, 2200m)
11 323933 Lynryd Skynryd (fr)(5g A Rocknroll Dance-Sheza Windermere, by Christian Cullen)Owners: Mrs N P Pollock, J N Tither. Driver: K K TomlinsonTrainer: Jack Tither.(22 starts: 1-6-5, $21,222) Best mile rate: 1-56.1 (3rd, 1609m)
12 601070 Franco June (fr)(7g Vintage Master-Jazz Franco, by Live Or Die)
Owner: R E Wilson Driver: M D Hurrell
Trainer: Robert Wilson.
(67 starts: 6-4-0, $45,026) Best mile rate: 1-58.9 (2nd, 2200m)
13 344538 Tartan Roxy (fr)(6m Bettor’s Delight-Tartan Lady, by Holmes Hanover)
Owner: Dr S O Chin Driver: N P Williamson
Trainer: Chelsea Faithful.
(21 starts: 1-1-4, $11,764) Best mile rate: 1-57.5 (4th, 2400m)
Race 11: 4:03pmREGENT CAR COURT SOUTHERN CUPS FINAL (HCP PACE)
1 766787 Sagwitch (fr)(7g Lis Mara-Shoshoni Sunrise, by OK Bye)
Owners: P R Matheson, Mrs N J Matheson, W M Breen.
Driver: M D Hurrell Trainer: Syd Breen.
(77 starts: 9-3-4, $81,389) Best mile rate: 1-58.2 (4th, 2200m)
2 577321 I’mallaboutthebase (fr)(6m Shadow Play-Soleil D’or, by In The Pocket)
Owners: S R Baucke, Mrs C J L Baucke. Driver: C R Ferguson
Trainer: Steve Baucke.
(63 starts: 7-14-5, $104,108) Best mile rate: 1-55.7 (2nd, 1609m)
3 351541 Johnny Mac (10m)(6g Mach Three-Carabella, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: Mentally Stable Limited, A N Rich. Driver: B N OrangeTrainer: Michael House.(37 starts: 7-2-4, $50,890) Best mile rate: 1-55.5 (1st, 1609m)
4 1817P2 Deus Ex (10m)(5g Changeover-El Diva, by Elsu)Owners: W P Clague, Mrs D C Clague. Driver: M J WilliamsonTrainer: Matthew Williamson.(32 starts: 7-6-9, $62,728) Best mile rate: 1-57.1 (1st, 2200m)
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5 751412 Memphis Tennessee (10m)(5g Bettor’s Delight-Memphis Melody, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: R S Symon, Mrs S F Symon. Driver: J C MorrisonTrainer: Brett Gray.(42 starts: 9-7-5, $130,625) Best mile rate: 1-52.4 (3rd, 1609m)
6 523215 Vintage Cheddar (30m)(6g Betterthancheddar-Howfarnow, by Grinfromeartoear)Owners: L F Thomson, I G Thomson. Driver: Brad WilliamsonTrainer: Alister Black.(39 starts: 11-7-7, $158,245) Best mile rate: 1-53.9 (3rd, 1980m)
7 121343 Pembrook Playboy (30m)(4h Bettor’s Delight-Dudinka’s Star, by Christian Cullen)Owner: C C Alcock Driver: N P Williamson Trainer: Nathan Williamson.(21 starts: 10-2-5, $125,265) Best mile rate: 1-55.3 (1st, 1980m)
Race 12: 4:36pmFASTTRACK INSURANCE MOBILE PACE
1 613855 Duke Of Dundee (fr)(5g A Rocknroll Dance-Bad Peach, by Badlands Hanover)Owners: K N Larsen Ltd, G L Smith. Driver: K N LarsenTrainer: Kirk Larsen.(48 starts: 4-7-7, $43,088) Best mile rate: 1-58.0 (1st, 2200m)
2 359215 Beaudiene Hustler (fr)(4g A Rocknroll Dance-Beaudiene Beaut Babe, by Art Major)Owner: Alabar Racing Syndicate Driver: M J WilliamsonTrainers: Graeme Anderson & Mike Love.(22 starts: 2-3-2, $19,837) Best mile rate: 1-58.5 (3rd, 1980m)
3 602195 Franco Huntington (fr)(9g Changeover-Heraldic Franco, by Holmes Hanover)Owner: D S McLachlan Driver: J C Morrison Trainer: Doug McLachlan.(159 starts: 10-14-27, $98,314) Best mile rate: 1-57.1 (4th, 1609m)
4 751016 Hazer (fr)(6g Auckland Reactor-Karimaia, by Elsu)Owner: Nickels For Pickles Syndicate Driver: S J TomlinsonTrainer: Chris Gerken.(35 starts: 4-1-3, $29,541) Best mile rate: 1-57.9 (2nd, 2200m)
5 535366 Santanna Mach (fr)(7g Santanna Blue Chip-Talk To Me Mach, by Mach Three)Owner: J P Rennie Driver: S E O’Reilly Trainer: Michael House.(67 starts: 7-10-9, $77,430) Best mile rate: 1-56.8 (3rd, 2200m)
6 85X733 Especial (fr)(7m Christian Cullen-Especial Franco, by Falcon Seelster)Owners: K C Baynes, Mrs J L Baynes. Driver: S J OttleyTrainer: Michael House.(42 starts: 7-3-4, $63,180) Best mile rate: 1-53.6 (2nd, 1609m)
7 213792 Yankee Party (fr)(5m American Ideal-Surprise Party, by Christian Cullen)Owners: F J Price, K V Price. Driver: N P WilliamsonTrainers: Katrina & John Price.(12 starts: 4-3-3, $33,560) Best mile rate: 1-53.7 (1st, 1609m)
8 641483 Pearl Harbour (fr)(4m Somebeachsomewhere-Arden Caviar, by Rocknroll Hanover)Owners: F J Price, K V Price. Driver: B G BarclayTrainers: Katrina & John Price.(25 starts: 6-2-1, $61,785) Best mile rate: 1-54.3 (2nd, 1609m)
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9 5X1989 Chuckles (fr)(5g Grinfromeartoear-Uroc On, by Badlands Hanover)Owner: T Kilkelly Driver: C R Ferguson Trainer: Craig Ferguson.(20 starts: 4-2-1, $30,705) Best mile rate: 1-58.8 (1st, 2200m)
10 772566 Invaluable (fr)(4g Art Major-Memorable, by Bettor’s Delight)Owners: Est T A Beaton QSM, R B McKerchar. Driver: B N OrangeTrainers: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety.(37 starts: 4-7-3, $42,685) Best mile rate: 1-56.7 (3rd, 1609m)
11 286P14 Calypso Rock (fr)
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16 | SOUTHERN HARNESS DIAMONDS DAY FORM GUIDE
DIAMONDS DAY FUN FACTS
Only two drivers have won the Southland
Oaks- Southern Supremacy Stakes double
in the same season. They are Henry Skinner
(Lento and No Return - 1993) and Dexter
Dunn (Gaylee’s Delight and Texican – 2012).
Skinner also trained both his 1993 winners.
This year marks the 20th running of the
Southern Country Cups. It was first run in 2001
with the winner being Bonnie Lass. It was a
victory for the Brents, trainer Brent McIntyre
and driver Brent Barclay. Brent Barclay has
won both the Country Cups and the Southern
Supremacy three times.
The stake for the Diamond Creek Farm 2YO
Classic has more than quadrupled since its
inception. Sunday’s race will be the eighth
running of the race. The first stake was
$12,000 – now it’s $50,000.
There will be lots of free stuff on Sunday.
Twelve races, including three Group Twos, will
be held starting at 11.30am. Upon arrival all
ladies on course will be treated to a free glass
of wine, there is free coffee and tea on offer
and the weekly Farmers Market will also be on
course. Admission is also free.
The Southland Oaks has been going since
1983, and this will be the 39th running of
the great race. It’s been won by the likes
of Josephine Bret (1984), Champagne
Princess (2003), Mainland Banner (2005),
Kiwi Ingenuity (2008) and Beaudiene Bad
Babe (2009).
Get Up N Dance, a half brother to the
unbeaten Shut Up N Dance, will debut in
race 2. Shut Up N Dance (Art Major – Dance N
Delight) impressed with three wins from three
starts before being retired because of injury
earlier this season. Now Get Up N Dance (Rock
N Roll Heaven – Dance N Delight) gets his
chance to show off his moves.
The Williamson brothers are in for one busy
day at Ascot Park, with Nathan (11), Matthew
(10) and Brad (5) combining for a total of 26
drives on the 12-race programme. Nathan
particularly has a strong book of drives
including Ragazzo Mach, Chinese Whisper,
and Pembrook Playboy.
The race record for the Southern Supremacy
Stakes is jointly owned by two horses, and
set eight years apart. Highview Tommy
set the mark in 2009, and Eamon Maguire
equalled it in 2017. The record is 3:19.1.
Tim Williams will be aiming for a record-extending
fourth win in the Diamond Creek 2YO Classic. On
Sunday Williams will drive the Hayden Cullen-
trained Franco Indie, who won his debut at
Rangiora on April 18. Coincidentally the All Stars
stable Cullen took over from (Mark Purdon and
Natalie Rasmussen) are the race's most successful
trainers, having won it four times.
Shorty’s Girl achieved a notable double in
consecutive years. In 2001 the Allan Beck
trained and driven daughter of New York
Motoring won the Southland Oaks, and then
the Southern Country Cups a year later. Her
career record was 11 wins from 32 starts and
$223,276 in stakes.