Phar Lap Raceway (Grass) Race 7 - TURF SERVICES READYLAWN TIMARU HANDICAP PACE
MICK ALMIGHTY (9) scored by 6 metres at Oamaru over 2000m last start at his first career run. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. NORMIE STEAD (1) finished fourth last start over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 19 metres. Best recent result was a win at Wingatui three starts ago over 2200m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. DONE ROCKN (10) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2000m at Oamaru a week-and-a-half ago. SANTANNA MACH (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2000m at Oamaru last time out.

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 19 m by Terrormylove (2:30.50) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $6.50. Before that, 5th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 8 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.40. Well placed to return to form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Colleen Negus | 6 |
| 19.4L | $5.60 | |
5/13 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,701.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Mia Holbrough | 8 |
| 8.9L | $6.80 | |
1/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Dead | Mia Holbrough | 9 |
| 0.0L | $5.10 | |
2/9 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 | |
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 7 |
| 0.0L | $4.20 | |
5/12 | 02/03/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 1 |
| 23.1L | $11.90 | |
3/8 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 7 |
| 11.0L | $18.50 | |
9/11 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 10 |
| 78.0L | $60.70 | |
8/13 | 02/02/2025 | 53 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 37.7L | $24.10 | |
4/9 | 11/12/2024 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 23.1L | $20.00 | |
8/11 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+, MR40 to MR45 & MR47 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 21.8L | $55.50 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $38.70. At his previous start 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Rakero Lightning (2:30.90) on March 19 at $2.30. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 23/03/2025 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 5.6L | $34.60 | |
5/10 | 19/03/2025 | 22 | with cond. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Nikita Burton | 5 |
| 6.7L | $2.60 | |
2/9 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Nikita Burton | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 | |
2/13 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Nikita Burton | 3 |
| 0.3L | $56.90 | |
9/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Nikita Burton | 8 |
| 15.1L | $64.40 | |
6/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 14.5L | $52.00 | |
11/14 | 26/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 1 |
| 26.9L | $26.70 | |
6/13 | 14/01/2025 | 6 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 4.6L | $29.80 | |
3/13 | 08/01/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $10,175.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 8.1L | $34.90 | |
6/11 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Peter Davis | 7 |
| 37.7L | $17.70 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 12 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $27.50. At her previous start 4th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 12 m by Gatecrasher (3:18.00) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $7. Has the same draw and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 23/03/2025 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,701.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Colin DeFilippi | 3 |
| 12.6L | $14.90 | |
4/10 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 4 |
| 12.1L | $6.20 | |
9/10 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Good | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 107.6L | $4.60 | |
1/12 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.40 | |
4/12 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 12 |
| 14.0L | $8.30 | |
4/13 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | Up to R40 with cond. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.10 | |
2/13 | 06/02/2025 | 4 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 2.2L | $16.50 | |
10/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 6 |
| 23.7L | $22.50 | |
4/11 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.80 | |
6/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R35 MOB. PACE | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Jim Curtin | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.30 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $13.30. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 14 m by She's Tough (2:47.30) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $26.10. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Wilson House | 1 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 | |
7/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Wilson House | 4 |
| 14.0L | $23.50 | |
1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 8 |
| 0.0L | $13.10 | |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 6 |
| 12.1L | $5.80 | |
2/8 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Michael House | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.40 | |
2/13 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 6 |
| 8.6L | $30.40 | |
6/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Wilson House | 10 |
| 20.7L | $21.60 | |
4/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 12.4L | $17.10 | |
6/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | R42 to R47 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 32.3L | $21.30 | |
8/14 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 20.2L | $30.40 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 19 m by Enya Franco (3:01.40) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $4.40. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2500m at Reefton, beaten 1.4 m by Santanna Mach (3:23.60) in 4yo+ on March 9 at $3.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 26/03/2025 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 19.6L | $3.90 | |
5/9 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 | |
1/10 | 07/03/2025 | 19 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 0.0L | $6.90 | |
13/14 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 3 |
| 40.4L | $10.60 | |
6/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 11 |
| 8.1L | $3.60 | |
4/12 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 5.6L | $3.70 | |
2/11 | 26/01/2025 | 27 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 0.8L | $12.50 | |
8/11 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 11 |
| 80.7L | $18.20 | |
2/15 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 PACE | $12,630.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| 5.6L | $38.60 | |
11/13 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 242.1L | $20.80 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (FrU1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $34.70. Before that 11th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara beaten 25 m by Jose Quivera (2:37.60) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $18.20. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 6.5L | $22.30 | |
11/12 | 16/03/2025 | 71 | 4YO+ R39 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | John Morrison | 12 |
| 26.4L | $16.40 | |
1/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ben Waldron | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
9/11 | 04/01/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Henry Sail | 6 |
| 37.7L | $28.70 | |
10/11 | 02/01/2025 | 20 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,299.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Fast | Henry Sail | 5 |
| 40.4L | $17.90 | |
2/11 | 13/12/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 3 |
| 6.7L | $24.50 | |
9/11 | 07/12/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 7.3L | $11.60 | |
9/11 | 01/12/2024 | 17 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | John Morrison | 11 |
| 21.5L | $11.90 | |
3/14 | 14/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 2.7L | $16.20 | |
4/9 | 07/11/2024 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $9,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 18.6L | $15.40 | |
7/13 | 28/10/2024 | 3 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 6 |
| 15.6L | $15.40 |

Driver: Mia Holbrough
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 25 m by Hi Hopes (2:32.20) in 4yo+ on March 30 at $23. Two runs back 12th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 65 m by Topaz (3:13.70) in 4yo+ on March 21 at $79.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 30/03/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE JUN.D | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 1 |
| 25.8L | $20.40 | |
12/12 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Payne | 4 |
| 64.6L | $44.30 | |
6/10 | 14/03/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R46 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 6 |
| 37.7L | $42.30 | |
6/10 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | R48 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 6 |
| 29.6L | $24.60 | |
1/8 | 25/02/2025 | 3 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Colleen Negus | 8 |
| 0.0L | $6.70 | |
12/12 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 3 |
| 48.4L | $24.80 | |
4/6 | 04/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $8,950.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Colleen Negus | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.60 | |
6/8 | 02/01/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Fast | Colleen Negus | 6 |
| 12.9L | $6.90 | |
10/13 | 22/12/2024 | 5 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jessica Young-Grant | 4 |
| 48.4L | $57.50 | |
7/10 | 17/12/2024 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Cheree Wigg | 8 |
| 16.4L | $6.00 | |
6/8 | 11/12/2024 | 4 | R50 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 11.8L | $14.10 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Was on debut by 6 m (Fr7) at Oamaru (2:42.50) beating Bautista in 3yo+ on March 23 at $4.20. Likely improver.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,896.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 7 |
| 0.0L | $4.30 | |
1/4 | 01/03/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (10m U2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 9 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.90. At the previous start 9th (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 35 m by She's Tough (2:47.30) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $12.30. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 9.1L | $9.40 | |
9/12 | 16/03/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 35.0L | $11.00 | |
5/13 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Craig Thornley | 11 |
| 18.6L | $30.90 | |
4/12 | 15/12/2024 | 184 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 14.8L | $14.60 | |
4/7 | 19/11/2024 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 14/06/2024 | 15 | 4YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 4 |
| 78.0L | $10.40 | |
8/10 | 30/05/2024 | 95 | R48 to R53 with cond. MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 26.9L | $17.30 | |
11/13 | 25/02/2024 | 2 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2 |
| 35.0L | $7.10 | |
3/9 | 23/02/2024 | 17 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $14,213.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.80 | |
9/10 | 06/02/2024 | 65 | R51 to R57 PACE | $12,786.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 11.8L | $6.80 | |
4/7 | 31/01/2024 | - | R50 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 03/12/2023 | 7 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Craig Thornley | 11 |
| 0.0L | $7.70 |