NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Addington Raceway

Fri 17th Oct, 2025

Addington Raceway

Fri 17th Oct, 2025

Race 8

GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES SOPHOMORE CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)

1980m

Race 8

1980m

$50,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m

BookBk FormFrm Horse RatingRate DrawDr Hcp Driver
1 - Third Party
1

Bay Colt 3 YRS

R40

Sire: Bettor's Delight - Dam: Beach Parade
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes & Light Blue Sleeves

Breeder: Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

Driver: Craig Ferguson

Owner: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, P I Baken, Small Car World Ltd, R W Todd

Trainer: Regan Todd

Comments
Did all he could in Timaru debut win & form has been franked. Place from #1.
Starts 1
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $6,875.00
Winning Stakes $6,875.00
2 - Artful Bromac
2

Bay Colt 3 YRS

R40

Sire: Art Major - Dam: Cindy Bromac
Red, Black Braces, White Collar & Sleeves, Red Cuffs

Breeder: J S T Dellaca, P A Archer, J C J Pike, G J Bobsien

Driver: Wilson House

Owner: J S T Dellaca, K K Christensen, G J Bobsien

Trainer: Michael House

Comments
Never gave up here 03 Oct & showed zip at Timaru. Tougher here. First4s.
Starts 12
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $29,857.50
Winning Stakes $11,000.00
8 - 10 Ashburton Trotting Club Inc 2025-06-01 MS
Driver: W J House - Trainer: M J House - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $28950 - Won: 525 - Time: 2-00.8
1st: Bar Louie - 2nd: Renaldo
11 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-16 MS ( Easy )
Driver: W J House - Trainer: M J House - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $184000 - Won: 4600 - Time: 2-24.4
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
5 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-09 MS ( Easy )
Driver: W J House - Trainer: M J House - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $50000 - Won: 1500 - Time: 2-25.7
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
5 - 11 Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-04-27 MS ( Fast )
Driver: W J House - Trainer: M J House - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 11 - Stake: $58950 - Won: 1800 - Time: 2-40.2
1st: Five Crowns - 2nd: Flashpoint
6 - 12 Winton Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-04-17 MS ( Fast )
Driver: W J House - Trainer: M J House - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 12 - Stake: $20000 - Won: 350 - Time: 1-54.9
1st: Malakai - 2nd: Flashpoint
3 - Irish Dream
3

Brown Gelding 3 YRS

R41

Sire: Downbytheseaside - Dam: Splendid Bet
Royal Blue, Maroon Armbands

Breeder: P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick

Driver: Colin DeFilippi

Owner: J D Owens, Mrs S E M Owens

Trainer: Colin & Julie DeFilippi

Comments
Tested against 3-year-old rivals in recent outings. Seeking shortcuts tonight.
Starts 11
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $27,972.50
Winning Stakes $14,025.00
6 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-09-05 MS ( Fast )
Driver: C J DeFilippi - Trainer: C J & J DeFilippi - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $23687.5 - Won: 437.5 - Time: 2-24.9
1st: Got The Chocolates - 2nd: Rubira
3 - 10 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-22 MS ( Fast )
Driver: C J DeFilippi - Trainer: C J & J DeFilippi - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $14475 - Won: 1425 - Time: 2-23.9
1st: Crunch Time - 2nd: C C Arden
6 - 8 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-08 MS
Driver: C J DeFilippi - Trainer: C J & J DeFilippi - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 8 - Stake: $13950 - Won: 262.5 - Time: 2-24.8
1st: Action Major - 2nd: Franco Ezra
1 - 12 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-07-27 MS
Driver: C J DeFilippi - Trainer: C J & J DeFilippi - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 12 - Stake: $10500 - Won: 5775 - Time: 2-25.3
1st: Irish Dream - 2nd: Harry Belafonte
12 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-10-11 MS ( Fast )
Driver: S J Tomlinson - Trainer: B R Negus - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $200000 - Won: 5000 - Time: 2-25.2
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Rubira
4 - Scrunch
4

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R45

Sire: Captain Crunch - Dam: Shimmy Shoes
Black, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves & White Armbands

Breeder: R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Mrs M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans

Driver: John Dunn

Owner: R J Dunn, Mrs Jenna A Dunn, Dr M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans

Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn

Comments
Had it his own way in from at Timaru. Steps up here. Include in combos.
Starts 4
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $20,592.50
Winning Stakes $16,500.00
1 - 7 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-22 MS ( Fast )
Driver: John R Dunn - Trainer: R J & Mrs J A Dunn - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 7 - Stake: $13687.5 - Won: 8250 - Time: 2-25.7
1st: Scrunch - 2nd: Candy Cane
5 - Spirit Downunder
5

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R44

Sire: Downbytheseaside - Dam: Spirit Of Love
Black, White Lone Star Logo, Lone Star Logo on Sleeves

Breeder: Miss A R Hawthorn

Driver: Ricky May

Owner: T G Casey, D W Phillips, S Pool, Miss A R Hawthorn

Trainer: Regan Todd

Comments
Didn't emerge from midfield 26 Sep. Slashing 2nd 12 Sep your guide. Upset.
Starts 8
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $31,701.25
Winning Stakes $20,625.00
7 - 14 Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-05-18 MS ( Fast )
Driver: R D Close - Trainer: R W Todd - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 14 - Stake: $23287.5 - Won: 393.75 - Time: 3-15.7
1st: Slyx - 2nd: Lochdarragh
1 - 7 Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-05-04 MS
Driver: R D Close - Trainer: R W Todd - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 7 - Stake: $22812.5 - Won: 13750 - Time: 2-26.1
1st: Spirit Downunder - 2nd: Renaldo
1 - 12 Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-04-27 MS
Driver: R T May - Trainer: R W Todd - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 12 - Stake: $12500 - Won: 6875 - Time: 3-14.1
1st: Spirit Downunder - 2nd: Lochdarragh
4 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-04-11 MS ( Fast )
Driver: C R Ferguson - Trainer: R W Todd - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $17297.5 - Won: 1020 - Time: 2-26.4
1st: Rockingood - 2nd: Deadline
7 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-08-16 MS
Driver: R T May - Trainer: R W Todd - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $14212.5 - Won: 262.5 - Time: 2-30.6
1st: Five Crowns - 2nd: Treasure Cove
6 - Tact Teva
6

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R49

Sire: Lather Up - Dam: Tact Hayley Jane
Blue & White Chequers, Blue Collar & Black Sleeves

Breeder: Est Mrs B R Dynes

Driver: Tim Williams

Owner: Stonewall Stud Ltd, S J Corps

Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer

Comments
Campaign quickly righted & 03 Oct win was smart. Place hope in handy field.
Starts 8
Wins 3
Seconds 3
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $42,460.00
Winning Stakes $24,200.00
5 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-10-11 MS ( Fast )
Driver: T S Chmiel - Trainer: S G & Ms A L Telfer - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $200000 - Won: 6000 - Time: 2-23.4
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Rubira
2 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-10-03 MS ( Fast )
Driver: J W Cox - Trainer: S G & Ms A L Telfer - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $30000 - Won: 4500 - Time: 2-24.4
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Tact Teva
2 - 8 Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc 2024-09-15 MS
Driver: J W Cox - Trainer: S G & Ms A L Telfer - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 8 - Stake: $23250 - Won: 3875 - Time: 2-26
1st: Rubira - 2nd: Tact Teva
1 - 5 Winton Harness Racing Club Inc 2024-08-29 MS
Driver: T M Williams - Trainer: S G & Ms A L Telfer - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 5 - Stake: $10530 - Won: 6600 - Time: 1-58.3
1st: Tact Teva - 2nd: Beaudiene Hunter
7 - Berrettini
7

Brown Gelding 3 YRS

R48

Sire: Sportswriter - Dam: Midnight In Paris
White, Red Yoke, Blue Braces & Red Cuffs

Breeder: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith

Driver: Robbie Close

Owner: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith

Trainer: John Howe

Comments
Slashing 12 Sep win & didn't give up here 03 Oct. May be over the odds.
Starts 9
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $50,025.00
Winning Stakes $44,125.00
1 - 12 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-15 MS ( Fast )
Driver: R D Close - Trainer: J M Howe - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 12 - Stake: $15000 - Won: 8250 - Time: 2-27.6
1st: Berrettini - 2nd: Harry Belafonte
7 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-08 MS
Driver: W J House - Trainer: J M Howe - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $14212.5 - Won: 262.5 - Time: 2-27.7
1st: Bettor Than Lizzy - 2nd: Jukebox Gypsy
6 - 8 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-01 MS
Driver: W J House - Trainer: J M Howe - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 8 - Stake: $13950 - Won: 262.5 - Time: 2-26.9
1st: Arden Seascape - 2nd: Bettor Than Lizzy
4 - 7 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-07-18 MS
Driver: R D Close - Trainer: J M Howe - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 7 - Stake: $15056.25 - Won: 990 - Time: 2-26.5
1st: Miki Flybye - 2nd: Burnham Girl
1 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-07-04 MS
Driver: R D Close - Trainer: J M Howe - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $14212.5 - Won: 8250 - Time: 2-27.4
1st: Berrettini - 2nd: Riptide
8 - Greased Lightnin
8

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R78

Sire: Vincent(AUS) - Dam: Motu Racy Girl
Silver Grey, Blue Spots

Breeder: Alabar (NZ) Ltd

Driver: Zachary Butcher

Owner: Montana Park Pty Ltd

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan

Comments
Plenty to like about Flying Stakes 5th last week. Each way player from draw.
Starts 14
Wins 6
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $94,570.00
Winning Stakes $64,350.00
1 - 5 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-30 MS ( Fast )
Driver: H J Orange - Trainer: B Purdon & S D Phelan - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 5 - Stake: $17550 - Won: 11000 - Time: 2-05.6
1st: Greased Lightnin - 2nd: Seaclusion
1 - 5 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-16 MS ( Easy )
Driver: Z E Butcher - Trainer: B Purdon & S D Phelan - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 5 - Stake: $17550 - Won: 11000 - Time: 2-01.5
1st: Greased Lightnin - 2nd: Runkle Crunch
5 - 10 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-04-25 MS
Driver: Z E Butcher - Trainer: B Purdon & S D Phelan - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $193000 - Won: 6000 - Time: 3-18.3
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Midnight Miki
1 - 6 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-04-19 MS
Driver: Z E Butcher - Trainer: B Purdon & S D Phelan - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 6 - Stake: $15215 - Won: 9350 - Time: 2-42.2
1st: Greased Lightnin - 2nd: Sunset Strip
2 - 10 Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc 2025-04-04 MS ( Fast )
Driver: Z E Butcher - Trainer: B Purdon & S D Phelan - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $46250 - Won: 7500 - Time: 2-01.5
1st: Bettors Anvil - 2nd: Greased Lightnin
9 - Five Crowns
9

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R74

Sire: Bettor's Delight - Dam: Gladamare
Blue, Blue & White Triangle, Silver Grey Sleeves

Breeder: Breckon Farms Ltd

Driver: Blair Orange

Owner: Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, Mrs S A Cole, R Cole

Trainer: Hayden & Amanda Cullen

Comments
Boomed home with lovely tow into it last week. Talented 3YO. Tough to beat.
Starts 14
Wins 6
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $98,927.50
Winning Stakes $82,775.00
12 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-16 MS ( Easy )
Driver: B N Orange - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $184000 - Won: 4600 - Time: 2-24.6
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
6 - 13 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-05-09 MS ( Easy )
Driver: R J Butt - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $50000 - Won: 1250 - Time: 2-25.7
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
1 - 11 Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-04-27 MS ( Fast )
Driver: B N Orange - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 11 - Stake: $58950 - Won: 33000 - Time: 2-38.2
1st: Five Crowns - 2nd: Flashpoint
5 - 11 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2025-04-19 MS ( Fast )
Driver: B N Orange - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 11 - Stake: $24562.5 - Won: 437.5 - Time: 2-24.6
1st: Sideshow Bruce - 2nd: Cocktails And Caviar
1 - 9 Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc 2025-03-30 MS ( Fast )
Driver: B N Orange - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $18950 - Won: 11000 - Time: 2-56.2
1st: Five Crowns - 2nd: C C Arden
10 - Midnight Miki
10

Bay Gelding 3 YRS

R53

Sire: Always B Miki - Dam: Weownthenight
Blue, Silver Grey Stars

Breeder: Alabar (NZ) Ltd

Driver: Mark Purdon

Owner: R Cole, Mrs H van Opzeeland, J Reicha, Scherger Boys Syndicate, D Turner, M W Grainger, Mrs S Grainger, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd

Trainer: Mark & Nathan Purdon

Comments
Far from disgraced in Flying Stakes. May need to find some gaps. In the mix.
Starts 15
Wins 4
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $95,117.50
Winning Stakes $40,150.00
1 - 8 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-08-22 MS ( Fast )
Driver: Mark Purdon - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 8 - Stake: $15810 - Won: 9350 - Time: 2-02.5
1st: Midnight Miki - 2nd: Hooray Henry
2 - 10 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-04-25 MS
Driver: B N Orange - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $193000 - Won: 31000 - Time: 3-16.3
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Midnight Miki
4 - 10 Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc 2025-04-04 MS ( Fast )
Driver: Mark Purdon - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 10 - Stake: $46250 - Won: 2000 - Time: 2-01.9
1st: Bettors Anvil - 2nd: Greased Lightnin
4 - 12 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-03-21 MS ( Fast )
Driver: A G Herlihy MNZM - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 12 - Stake: $200000 - Won: 8200 - Time: 2-41.9
1st: Marketplace - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
5 - 8 Auckland Trotting Club Inc 2025-03-14 MS ( Fast )
Driver: A G Herlihy MNZM - Trainer: M & N Purdon - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 8 - Stake: $55800 - Won: 1800 - Time: 2-48
1st: Rubira - 2nd: Got The Chocolates
11 - Zoom X
11

Black Gelding 3 YRS

R50

Sire: Bettor's Delight - Dam: Uber Express
Black, White Diamond, Collar, Armbands & Cuffs

Breeder: WDC 03 Limited, 3 Peg Investments Pty Ltd, Torque Breeding Lim

Driver: Samantha Ottley

Owner: Torque Breeding Limited, WDC 03 Limited, Braeview Limited, P A McHerron

Trainer: Mark Jones

Comments
Trial winner since handling R43-50 grade in style at Timaru. Harder tonight.
Starts 9
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $30,612.50
Winning Stakes $22,825.00
1 - 13 Gore Harness Racing Club Inc 2024-12-27 MS
Driver: S J Ottley - Trainer: M P Jones - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 13 - Stake: $12210 - Won: 6600 - Time: 2-42.2
1st: Zoom X - 2nd: Dallas Dale
2 - 7 Ashburton Trotting Club Inc 2024-12-22 MS ( Fast )
Driver: S J Ottley - Trainer: M P Jones - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 7 - Stake: $10950 - Won: 1860 - Time: 2-03
1st: Bettor Go Vinnie - 2nd: Zoom X
7 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-12-13 MS ( Fast )
Driver: S J Ottley - Trainer: M P Jones - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $14212.5 - Won: 262.5 - Time: 2-29.7
1st: La Concha - 2nd: Caught The Eye
4 - 9 NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 2024-12-06 MS
Driver: S J Ottley - Trainer: M P Jones - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 9 - Stake: $18950 - Won: 1200 - Time: 2-26.9
1st: Artful Bromac - 2nd: La Concha
3 - 5 Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc 2024-11-23 MS ( Fast )
Driver: S J Ottley - Trainer: M P Jones - Race Type: - Start: - Starters: 5 - Stake: $17550 - Won: 1900 - Time: 2-35
1st: Miki B - 2nd: Chaldon

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