Ashburton Race 4 - ROSEBANK LIFE CARE (MARES) MOBILE PACE
ANN SOPHIE (5) scored two runs back then recorded an effortless victory last time out, scoring by 9 metres over 1980m at Addington. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. TOPAZ (3) had been out of the money in recent runs before the latest appearance when she scored by 0.8 metres over 2600m at Addington. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Has the talent to make it two on end. JUKEBOX GYPSY (4) will strip fitter second up and is better than her first-up eighth over 2000m at Motukarara a week-and-a-half ago. MAJOR PERFORMER (7) last appeared when ninth over 2400m at Waterlea nine weeks ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep after a recent sound effort at the trials.

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1940m at Riverton beaten 45 m by Airwaves (2:26.00) on January 26 at $10.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 16 m by Netherton Franco (2:41.40) on January 16 at $10.20. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 17L | $8.50 | |
6/11 | 16/01/2025 | 12 | R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2 |
| 6.2L | $14.90 | |
11/11 | 04/01/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 124L | $8.60 | |
14/14 | 20/12/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 16 |
| 35L | $17.00 | |
1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 0.0L | $3.80 | |
3/8 | 27/11/2024 | 5 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.90 | |
3/7 | 22/11/2024 | 5 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Easy | Tyler Dewe | 1 |
| 1.7L | $9.80 | |
6/8 | 17/11/2024 | 9 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 11L | $5.30 | |
5/14 | 08/11/2024 | 5 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 12 |
| 2.7L | $18.40 | |
7/8 | 03/11/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 11L | $21.40 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 65 m by Taumutu Lad (2:27.40) on March 19 at $3.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 1.5 m by My Ten Guitars (2:25.60) on February 25 at $3.50. Rates highly and can atone.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 19/03/2025 | 22 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 24L | $3.30 | |
2/10 | 25/02/2025 | 3 | Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.10 | |
3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 11 |
| 5.1L | $17.70 | |
9/10 | 07/02/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 16L | $41.00 | |
7/14 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 | |
8/13 | 17/01/2025 | 222 | 3YO+ R41 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 6.3L | $38.40 | |
2/4 | 07/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 09/06/2024 | 28 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 11L | $11.00 | |
5/7 | 12/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 1.4L | $22.00 | |
7/7 | 05/05/2024 | 16 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 | |
9/11 | 19/04/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Fast | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 5.8L | $25.60 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at Addington (3:13.70) beating Shakira in 4yo+ on March 21 at $30. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 0.0L | $20.50 | |
7/12 | 16/03/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 14 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 | |
0/13 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 9 |
| - | $3.80 | |
1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 0.0L | $2.40 | |
4/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 | |
2/11 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.30 | |
3/10 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R39 to R46 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.30 | |
7/9 | 26/01/2025 | 2 | Up to & including R55 F&M MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 4L | $6.70 | |
3/8 | 24/01/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mike Maynard | 3 |
| 2L | $5.20 | |
10/13 | 08/01/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $10,175.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Wilson House | 9 |
| 11L | $3.40 | |
3/7 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Easy | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 4L | $8.30 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara beaten 9 m by Classie Linc (2:32.80) in 4yo+ M on March 16 at $11.50. Two runs back good run when 3rd (Fr9) over 1850m at Geraldine beaten 4.5 m by Jack Tar (2:17.60) in 3yo+ on December 7 at $9. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/12 | 16/03/2025 | 99 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 | |
2/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 01/03/2025 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
3/11 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 9 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 | |
5/13 | 30/11/2024 | 155 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Akaroa | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 11 |
| 5.2L | $16.30 | |
1/3 | 19/11/2024 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 28/06/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE | $17,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 4 |
| 3.9L | $37.90 | |
11/14 | 14/06/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE | $18,113.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sarah O'Reilly | 2 |
| 8.7L | $14.00 | |
5/13 | 30/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2 |
| 3L | $11.80 | |
3/11 | 23/05/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 13 |
| 1.5L | $15.20 | |
4/7 | 12/05/2024 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 7 |
| 1.1L | $7.40 | |
1/8 | 03/05/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.90 | |
4/11 | 19/04/2024 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 14 |
| 0.6L | $27.10 |

Driver: Wilson House
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Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Addington and Manawatu. Last start posted a big 9 m win (Fr5) at Addington (2:29.40) beating Searing Light in on March 19 at $5.10. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 19/03/2025 | 22 | R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Michael House | 5 |
| 0.0L | $4.70 | |
1/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 0.0L | $1.40 | |
2/8 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 1L | $1.40 | |
10/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 9 |
| 7.7L | $3.10 | |
2/13 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | R35 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Hororata | 1609m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 | |
2/12 | 26/01/2025 | 18 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Wilson House | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 | |
6/9 | 08/01/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Amber Lethaby | 10 |
| 7.9L | $17.30 | |
3/10 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Easy | Amber Lethaby | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.90 | |
11/13 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Amber Lethaby | 7 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 | |
8/14 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Amber Lethaby | 10 |
| 5.7L | $15.80 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Addington over 1980m 3yo+ on February 7. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2000m at Motukarara, beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:32.80) in 4yo+ M on March 16 at $19.30. Best form puts her right in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 4 |
| 2L | $18.40 | |
7/12 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Craig Thornley | 5 |
| 8L | $13.60 | |
1/8 | 07/02/2025 | 40 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.60 | |
8/14 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 | |
3/10 | 22/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Craig Thornley | 8 |
| 1L | $5.50 | |
1/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 19/11/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 03/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Boudica at Waterlea over 2400m on January 19 at $25.20. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 20/03/2025 | - | R50 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Zara Power | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,545.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 4.6L | $27.50 | |
13/14 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 22L | $17.80 | |
1/11 | 01/01/2025 | 15 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 0.0L | $5.40 | |
1/13 | 17/12/2024 | 4 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.80 | |
6/10 | 13/12/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 4 |
| 8.1L | $19.80 | |
2/12 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.20 | |
3/12 | 14/11/2024 | 20 | 3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE | $17,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 | |
7/12 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | R43 to R55 F&M MOB. PACE | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 10L | $41.30 | |
1/11 | 16/10/2024 | 61 | Up to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| 0.0L | $2.80 | |
7/9 | 16/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 6.4L | $3.40 |