Addington   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

BEAUTY BARRY NZ AMATEUR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE 1980m

Track: GOOD      

ALMIGHTY CLEVER (5) recorded a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1980m at this track. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. GLIDING HIGH (3) was responsible for a far better performance at his latest appearance, finishing second over 2000m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. KOWHAI NUGGET (9) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid third at this track over 1980m. Hard to find fault. A DANCING ROCKA (8) ended last prep with a tenth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m 13 months ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort.
1 84408 FAST ACE
ROSS CAMERON
8YO  BAY  GELDING
R E Cameron, Mrs H Cameron
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr6) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 24 m by Arizonawildcat (3:15.60) in 5yo+ on April 27 at $24.20. Before that 12th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 15 m by Logan Rock (2:32.00) on April 21 at $20.20. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Fr1
C M WIGG
BLUE, WHITE BIB, BLUE HORSESHOE, WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES
2 29807 NORMIE STEAD
BRUCE NEGUS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs C M Harkness, T A Harkness, B R Negus, P J Howlett, S T Smith, M MacGregor, Miss D L Negus, Miss N Cleine
Didn't do much last start, 11th (Sr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 40 m by Zarlini (3:12.60) in 5yo+ on May 16 at $47.10. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 13 m by Judine (2:58.80) in 5yo+ on May 11 at $28.50. Not keen.
Fr2
A N EDGE
CARDINAL RED, BLACK HORSE HEAD , ARMBANDS
3 00925 GLIDING HIGH
BRUCE NEGUS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
J L P Gledhill, Mrs M Gledhill, L W Gledhill, C A Brooker, C Pawsey
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Judine at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 5yo+ on May 11 at $16.90. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Ocean Of Tears at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on June 6 at $236.20. Winning claims.
Fr3
M J HOUSE
CARDINAL,BLACK HORSE HEAD, BLACK ARMBANDS
4 11288 GIMMESOMELOVIN
KYLE CAMERON
4YO  BAY  GELDING
K G Cameron, Mrs M J Cameron
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track beaten 12 m by Betterthandiva (2:27.40) in 4yo+ on June 8 at $12. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 30 m by Partners In Wine (2:02.30) on June 1 at $36.20. Expecting a much better run this time.
Fr4
FRANK PHELAN
BLUE, ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, SLEEVES, BLUE CUFF
5 45721 ALMIGHTY CLEVER
MATT PURVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
A L Fitzgerald, M C Purvis, S J Corps, Vencedor Racing Syndicate, K G Adams, B J Hodson, A Lam, T Paton, Mrs T M Powell, Off N Racing Almighty Clever Syndicate
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Judine at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 5yo+ on May 11 at $8. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Betterthandiva at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ on June 8 at $10. Winning prospects.
Fr5
CRAIG SHARPE
WHITE,AQUA SQUARE,WHITE HORSE HEAD,INDIGO COLLAR,SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED
6 35170 WATERHOLES ROAD
BRUCE NEGUS
4YO  BAY  GELDING
B R Negus, Miss D L Negus
Well-beaten 9 days ago at this track over 2000m, before that 7th (10m 5) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 14 m by Blue Rock Dancer (3:17.90) in 3yo+ on May 4 at $12.50. Prefer others.
Fr6
B J HADLEY
CARDINAL RED, BLACK HORSE HEAD , ARMBANDS
7 60144 LILY'S A STAR
JOHN MCDERMOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by Times Are A Changin (2:57.60) in 4yo+ on June 1 at $24.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 30 m by Destiny Dance (2:26.80) in 4yo+ on May 14 at $8.70. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Fr7
J KRIECHBAUMER
PURPLE, CERISE SASH, SLEEVES
8 7570x A DANCING ROCKA
GREG & BEN HOPE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
W G Hill
Returns after 13 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Cee Whos Bettor at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 4yo+ on June 2 2024 at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 m (Fr10) at Ashburton Raceway (3:02.20) beating Share A Dream in 3yo+ on January 16 2024 at $10.60. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.
Fr8
A J SHARPE
BLUE, WHITE SASH, BLACK SLEEVES
9 65223 KOWHAI NUGGET
GREG & BEN HOPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING
J G Hartnell, Mrs D J Hartnell
Solid performance when a close second behind Social Distancing at Phar Lap Raceway over 2600m in a 4yo+ on May 25 at $4.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Stephs Boy at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ on June 8 at $6. Very hard to beat.
Fr9
C P NEGUS
YELLOW, WHITE BEE LOGO,BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR
10 82030 FOVEAUX GAMBLER
BRUCE NEGUS
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 16 m by Ocean Of Tears (2:30.90) in 3yo+ on June 6 at $114. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 12 m by Destiny Dance (2:26.80) in 4yo+ on May 14 at $4.40. Rates highly and can atone.
Sr1
N J H MUNRO
CARDINAL RED, BLACK HORSE HEAD , ARMBANDS