Rangiora Race 4 - WEST BELT MOTORS MOBILE PACE
CARBON (9) scored at the first run back from a layoff last start over 1980m at Addington on 21/04/2025, finishing 3.5 metres ahead of his rivals. Must overcome a very wide draw. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. SOFIA ROSE (4) finished sixth last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 metres, after a modest eighth at Addington the run prior. Won't find this any harder and she can finish a lot closer this time. TREMENDOUS SENSATION (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1980m at Addington last time out. KOTARE KELSO (8) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good third over 2450m at Reefton two runs back.

Driver: Robbie Close
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 13 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Addington (2:32.00) beating Lorton Vale in on April 21 at $2. This race will be harder than that win. Not keen.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/14 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | R35 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 1980m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $2.40 |
9/13 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:05.2 | 10 |
| 20.2L | $6.50 |
7/14 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $15.70 |
3/10 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:59.7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
3/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:04.2 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $24.90 |
12/12 | 02/03/2025 | 55 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 177.5L | $8.50 | |
3/11 | 06/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 | |
2/11 | 04/01/2025 | 57 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 | |
10/13 | 08/11/2024 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 51.1L | $8.50 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 5 m by Louis (2:57.60) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $8.80. At his previous start 10th (Sr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 14 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $15.20. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/12 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.40 |
10/13 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,701.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:08.6 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $13.30 |
9/12 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Ricky May | 2:06.7 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $4.90 |
13/13 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $11,701.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 166.8L | $5.80 |
3/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
2/11 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Ricky May | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.70 |
7/8 | 24/01/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sheldon Murtha | 5 |
| 23.1L | $13.50 | |
5/9 | 14/01/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Henry Sail | 6 |
| 18.3L | $26.70 | |
5/6 | 01/01/2025 | 15 | R49 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,740.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Easy | Ben Hope | 3 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 | |
5/10 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Wilmott | 9 |
| 11.3L | $3.60 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 m by Playing With Stars (2:30.10) in 4yo+ on April 27 at $9.50. The run prior 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Destiny's Dream (3:12.50) in 4yo+ on April 19 at $14.60. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/10 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
8/14 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $19.90 |
9/14 | 11/04/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE | $19,148.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $40.60 |
12/14 | 30/03/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 56.5L | $7.60 |
6/12 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $15.90 |
9/9 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $7.80 |
1/10 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,818.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 0.0L | $8.10 | |
2/14 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 | |
3/10 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 6.7L | $14.20 | |
1/13 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $13,228.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 13 |
| 0.0L | $12.90 |

Driver: Ricky May
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Failed to impress last start; 12th (Sr4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 85 m by Sophia Bromac (3:15.10) in 4yo+ on April 19 at $24.60. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at Addington (2:31.90) beating Apatchofgold in 4yo+ on April 9 at $5. Worth another chance from a much better draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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12/13 | 19/04/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 2:00.7 | 13 |
| 86.1L | $20.00 |
1/8 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $5.60 |
7/11 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:07.9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
8/9 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $3.90 |
9/13 | 14/03/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $14.30 |
3/10 | 02/03/2025 | 55 | 3YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:00.9 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
2/10 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | 4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,650.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 | |
1/12 | 02/01/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 0.0L | $7.80 | |
2/10 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 | |
5/12 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2000m, 7 days ago before that 9th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by Arthur Shelby (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $54.80. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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10/10 | 27/04/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 271.7L | $38.70 |
9/9 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 107.6L | $55.00 |
1/7 | 26/03/2025 | 24 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $2.80 |
7/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Zara Power | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.2 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 22/02/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.60 |
5/10 | 16/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:06.5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $15.60 |
7/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 26.9L | $58.10 | |
4/6 | 29/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Zara Power | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Zara Power | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into thirteenth behind Hi Hopes at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on April 11 at $19.70. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2450m at Reefton, beaten 2.5 m by Troubleshooter (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on March 9 at $9.60. Rates highly and can do much better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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13/14 | 11/04/2025 | 33 | 3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE | $19,148.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $19.90 |
3/10 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:03.5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $8.30 |
7/11 | 07/03/2025 | 82 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.6 | 9 |
| 25.6L | $5.30 |
3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/11 | 15/12/2024 | 9 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:01.4 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 |
5/11 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:58.9 | 13 |
| 18.6L | $3.50 |
5/14 | 29/11/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
4/14 | 14/11/2024 | 20 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 14 |
| 8.1L | $16.30 | |
2/8 | 10/11/2024 | - | R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Bronson Munro | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/14 | 25/10/2024 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 4 |
| 9.1L | $21.40 | |
4/5 | 17/10/2024 | - | R38 & faster FFA PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 03/10/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 26.9L | $14.40 | |
1/11 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 0.0L | $2.20 |

Driver: Tim Williams
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Addington (2:29.70) beating She's A Major Act in 4yo+ on April 21 at $1.60. Has upside and is among the winning chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/13 | 21/04/2025 | 164 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $1.50 |
5/6 | 08/11/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $4.40 |
5/9 | 29/10/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $2.00 |
5/7 | 18/10/2024 | 56 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $18.20 |
3/6 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $15.90 |
3/7 | 16/08/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 09/08/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 | |
2/13 | 26/07/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 9 |
| 5.1L | $33.60 | |
7/10 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 9 |
| 12.6L | $6.20 | |
4/13 | 05/07/2024 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 12 |
| 13.4L | $20.60 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Gatecrasher at Kaikoura over 1900m in a 3yo+ on November 3 at $7.10. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR50 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 03/11/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $7.40 |
2/10 | 23/10/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.90 |
11/12 | 16/10/2024 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE INV J | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:00.5 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $25.00 |
9/13 | 06/10/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $5.60 |
9/12 | 22/09/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $9.30 |
2/12 | 13/09/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $16.80 |
11/11 | 30/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R47 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 22.6L | $27.00 | |
5/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 7.3L | $29.90 | |
1/9 | 16/08/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 0.0L | $7.90 | |
4/11 | 04/08/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.30 |