MANAWATU HRC, Monday, March 3 Race 2: CLASSIEBEE (3, Kimberly Butt), mob. 2500m: “We thought we’d send him up there where it should be a bit easier for him. Its a suitable race and a show with a good trip.”
CHEVIOT & MENANGLE, March 2
CHEVIOT HRC @ Addington, March 2 Race 5: HELLAVAHANOVER (11, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “With a good trip could be an outside place chance.” Race 12: ULTIMATE CC (5, Blair Orange), mob. 1950m: “Didn’t fire up in the Methven Nevele R Heat but was good earlier. If she has the right attitude on the day, could have upset place claims.” Race 13: STRIKE ON COMMAND (6, Michelle Neilson), mob. 1950m: “He’s racing good. Its a strong field but he should be another of ours with a place chance.” TABCORP PARK, MENANGLE Race 9: MASTER LAVROS (1), 1609m: “I don’t know …
Lavros near record in trial
MASTER LAVROS READY FOR SUNDAY CHALLENGE Overport Lodge trainer Mark Jones couldn’t be happier with giant-sized squaregaiter Master Lavros after his first bowl around Tabcorp Park, Menangle, on Tuesday, February 25. Master Lavros went very close to the Australasian trot mile record of 1:54.3, set by Sundons Gift at Tabcorp Park, Menangle, of 1:54.3, in Tuesday’s trial. He was race-timed in 1:54.4 when finishing just over two lengths behind pacer Eternal Glory, without being asked for a supreme effort. Master Lavros mustered good speed from the ace barrier (same barrier for Sunday’s $A200,000 Glenferrie Farm Challenge), trailing Eternal Glory after …
AUCKLAND TC, Friday, February 28
AUCKLAND TC, Friday, February 28 Race 8: SAVEAPATROL (9, Blair Orange), mob. 2200m: “He trialled up very good there in his first Alexandra Park run last Saturday. He lugged in a bit on the home turn first-up right-handed but finished strong (leaders last 800m in 55.9s) and will be better for the run. As long as he goes good, we’ll look at the Auckland Cup.”
RANGIORA HRC @ Addington, Feb 27
RANGIORA HRC @ Addington, Thursday, February 27 Race 2: THE ULTIMATE STORM (11, Michelle Neilson), mob. 1950m: “Went nice first-up for us in front for Michelle at the Rangiora trials last Saturday. A chance with the right luck.” Race 3: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (17, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “She was a bit stiff at Timaru on Sunday. She’ll need a bit of luck off 20m but a chance with a drag into it.” Race 7: ZAKSPATROL (7, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “He trialled ok (third) at Rangiora last Saturday. Will be better with a race but could place in an open …
2014 NZ Premier Sale, Day Two results
2014 NZ PREMIER YEARLING SALE, DAY TWO, RESULTS Details from day two of the 2014 NZ Premier Yearling Sales in Christchurch, in lot order, were: 181 Pembrook Harry (B c Bettor’s Delight-Diamond Bright), Cran Dalgety, West Melton, $57,000. 182 Beau Sancy (B c American Ideal-Diamond Fleet), Neil Pilcher, Christchurch, $38,000. 183 Conon Bridge (B c Raffaello Ambrosio-Diedre’s Girl), buy back $4000 (res. $8000). 184 Postcard From Paris (Art Official-Divine), buy back $3500 (res. $4000). 185 Devine Gesture (Br c Shark Gesture-Divinewin), buy back $6000 (res. $15,000). 186 Dixie Peach (Br f Bettor’s Delight-Dixie Belle), buy back $19,000 (res $20,000). 187 …
2014 NZ Premier Sale results, Day One
NZ PREMIER YEARLING SALES DETAILS, DAY ONE, 2014 Results from the first day of the NZ Premier Yearling Sale in Christchurch on Tuesday, February, 2014, in lot order: 1 Illegal Immigrant (B c American Ideal-Oaxaca Lass), buy back $42,500 (res. $50,000). 2 Dana Dundee (B c Falcon Seelster-OK Deb), B J Fahy, Invercargill, $5500. 3 Macklemore (B c Courage Under Fire-Olivia’s Next), B Borcoskie, Sefton, $11,000. 4 Takitimu Express (B c Mach Three-Operative Asset), buy back $25,000 (res. $35,000). 5 Parisian Art (B f Art Major-Ouch La Fe Fe), R J Dunn, Chrstchurch, $14,000. 6 Nerve Of Steel (B c …
2014 Australasian Classic Sales results
2014 AUSTRALASIAN CLASSIC YEARLING SALES RESULTS Details from the Australasian Classic Yearling Sales, held at Karaka, south Auckland, on February 17, 2014, in lot order: 1 Rise To Success (B f Great Success-Petite Sunrise), Warren Rich, Hamilton, $14,000. 2 Bite The Bullet (Br c Mach Three-Pistol Packing Mama), R J Dunn, Chritchurch, $25,000. 3 War Lord (B c Art Major-Pure Envy), buy back $35,000 (res. $50,000). 4 Estocada (Br c American Ideal-Queens Reach), Gary Elson, Australia, $10,000. 5 Class Major (B f Art Major-Rare Class), withdrawn. 6 Hug Me Squeeze Me (B f Real Desire-Pocketfullofdreams), buy back $9000 (res. $15,000). …
TIMARU HRC, Sunday, February 23
TIMARU HRC, Sunday, February 23 Race 1: HELLAVAHANOVER (10, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “Upset place chance if she does things right.” Race 5: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (19, Blair Orange), 2, 20m, 2600m std: “Galloped turning for home at Methven over the longer trip, but was racing good previously. This is a suitable race for her if she has the right luck off 20m.” Race 7: ROCK TILL YOU DROP (10, Mark), mob. 2000m: “The draw could suit if we get a good run through but place probably best in a strong C1 field.” Race 8: CLASSIEBEE (12, Mark), 3, 10m, 2600m …
Hororata TC @ Methven, Friday, February 21
HORORATA TC @ METHVEN, Friday, February 21 Race 4: ULTIMATE CC (6, Mark) & GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (9, Craig Thornley), mob. 1609m: “Ultimate CC’s been going good on the grass but this is a step up.” “Goodness Gracious Me raced very good down south. She tries hard and should be a good each-way chance with Libertybelle Midfrew coming out.” Race 10: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (1, Mark), 3000m std: “She’s trotting well and enjoying the grass tracks but in a very strong field, so place probably best.” Outside drives Race 5: CAN’T TEACH THAT (6), mob. 1609m: “Was competitive in the 3YO …