Oamaru Race 2

ROTHBURY INSURANCE HANDICAP TROT

Prize Money: -

Distance: 2600m
Class: NON-WINNERS
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

Josephine (Fr1)
Trainer: David McCormick (Tinwald)
Driver: David McCormick
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Waterloo Sunset

Dam: Queen Mary

Dam's Sire: Grant Our Wishes

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Comments

Solid work in her qualifying 3rd. Meets suitable line up. Not worst.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 3	14/10/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	David McCormick	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Onnahill 2. 3. Josephine
3rd of 4	10/6/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	David McCormick	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Unico Tedacious 2. 3. Josephine
6th of 6	27/5/25	M Cant TOA	2400m	Standing		-	David McCormick	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Albertene 2. 3.

Feisty Pat (Fr2) 955
Trainer: Gavin Smith (Woodend Beach)
Driver: Gavin Smith
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Brown Filly

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Chevron Muscle

Dam's Sire: Muscle Hill

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-0

Standing

3: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Handy enough work in big fields recently. Looks well placed to threaten here.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	Gavin Smith	2:09.7	2:09.7	15.9m	$20	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Tribbiani 2. Macho Man 3. Beyond Expectations
5th of 14	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr12	Gavin Smith	2:19.8	2:19.8	5.9m	$34	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Kowhai Sunburst 2. Something Else 3. Macho Man
9th of 14	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr16	Gavin Smith	2:13.8	2:13.8	158.7m	$30	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. There You Go 2. Pontiff 3. B K Mumma Jamie
3rd of 3	10/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Gavin Smith	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tatanka 2. 3. Feisty Pat
2nd of 4	10/6/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Gavin Smith	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Unico Tedacious 2. Feisty Pat 3.

Della's Fella (Fr3) 42300
Trainer: John Lemon & Maureen Hutchison (Waimate Raceway)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 0% / 22%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Della's Spur

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 0-1-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

9: 0-1-1

Mobile

3: 0-0-0

Standing

6: 0-1-1

All-Weather

8: 0-1-1

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Off the pace in his last two starts. Capable of featuring with best effort.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
12th of 14	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr8	Matthew Williamson	2:19.8	2:19.8	53.8m	$24	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Kowhai Sunburst 2. Something Else 3. Macho Man
10th of 14	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Kimberly Butt	2:08.2	2:08.2	196.4m	$30	17	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Prestigious 2. Macho Man 3. Majestic Monkey
3rd of 6	11/9/25	Invcargill	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Matthew Williamson	2:09.8	2:09.8	7.5m	$3.60	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Our Rose Hill 2. Majestic Challen 3. Della's Fella
2nd of 9	4/9/25	Wyndham	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Matthew Williamson	2:07.6	2:07.6	1.3m	$20	4	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Monaro Medora 2. Della's Fella 3. Our Rose Hill
4th of 8	31/8/25	Winton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	2:09.3	2:09.3	14.8m	$38	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. She's Got Sass 2. Lady Whistledown 3. Sonny Jim
9th of 12	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr9	Jonny Cox	2:06.3	2:06.3	131.8m	$62	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Billy Kimber 2. Donna's Boy 3. Something Else

Morrie Afton (FrU1) 06080
Trainer: Michael Heenan (Methven)
Driver: John Morrison
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Superfast Stuart

Dam: Bryn Afton

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

5: 0-0-0

Standing

5: 0-0-0

All-Weather

1: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners, Blinds, Half Hopples ]

Comments

Early errors very costly recently. Needs to bring best manners.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
12th of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr3	John Morrison	2:09.7	2:09.7	64.6m	$55	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Tribbiani 2. Macho Man 3. Beyond Expectations
8th of 14	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	John Morrison	2:19.8	2:19.8	19.1m	$50	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Kowhai Sunburst 2. Something Else 3. Macho Man
10th of 14	21/9/25	Banks Pen	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr9	John Morrison	2:13.8	2:13.8	166.8m	$43	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. There You Go 2. Pontiff 3. B K Mumma Jamie
6th of 12	14/9/25	Oamaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	John Morrison	2:06.7	2:06.7	26.9m	$108	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Axel Rose 2. Prestigious 3. Gasherbrum
13th of 15	7/9/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr2	John Morrison	2:10.1	2:10.1	368.5m	$38	-	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Donna's Boy 2. Lexicon 3. Natives Cullerdamoon
3rd of 4	27/8/25	N Otago HR	2600m	Standing		-	Brad Williamson	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Axel Rose 2. 3. Morrie Afton

Ridge (FrU2) x474x
Trainer: Brent & Tim White (Ashburton Raceway)
Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 0% / 12%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: K C Spur

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

8: 0-0-1

Mobile

5: 0-0-1

Standing

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

8: 0-0-1

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Nice work in trial win on Tues. Has more upside than most here. Top pick.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	14/10/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Jack Joyce	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ridge 2. Chocolate Angus 3.
4th of 7	29/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	John Morrison	2:07.7	2:07.7	94.1m	$21	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 TROT	-	-	1. Snooowgood 2. Birdy 3. Kowhai Sunburst
7th of 14	15/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Kimberly Butt	2:09.8	2:09.8	13.2m	$26	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Chester Gold 2. Billy Kimber 3. Muscle Dash
4th of 7	6/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kimberly Butt	2:02.6	2:02.6	29.6m	$9.20	198	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	-	-	1. Viva La Vida 2. Billy Kimber 3. Geraldine Clowers
198 Day Spell
4th of 10	27/5/25	M Cant TOA	2400m	Standing		-	Kimberly Butt	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Origin 2. 3.
7th of 8	13/5/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	John Morrison	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Snooowgood 2. 3.

Starstruck (FrU3) x7000
Trainer: Olivia Thornley (Rolleston)
Driver: Olivia Thornley
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Volstead

Dam: Starlight Express

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 0-0-1

Mobile

3: 0-0-1

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

6: 0-0-1

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

Half Hopples OFF [Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Making costly mistakes in recent outings. Needs to get her manners in check.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
13th of 14	12/10/25	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr7	Olivia Thornley	2:09.7	2:09.7	314.7m	$49	14	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Tribbiani 2. Macho Man 3. Beyond Expectations
11th of 14	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Olivia Thornley	2:08.2	2:08.2	196.4m	$16	28	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Prestigious 2. Macho Man 3. Majestic Monkey
10th of 15	31/8/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Olivia Thornley	2:05.9	2:05.9	67.2m	$6.10	9	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Golden Solitaire 2. Donna's Boy 3. Paramount Picture
7th of 12	22/8/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Olivia Thornley	2:06.3	2:06.3	126.4m	$2.70	100	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	-	-	1. Billy Kimber 2. Donna's Boy 3. Something Else
100 Day Spell
1st of 6	5/8/25	Chertsey	2400m	Standing		-	Olivia Thornley	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Starstruck 2. Help Me 3.
- of 5	14/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Olivia Thornley	2:03.7	2:03.7	267.3m	$5.10	175	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT	-	-	1. Bonjour Paris 2. Viva La Vida 3. Tioga Pass
175 Day Spell

Spanish Princess (30m 1) 5x548
Trainer: Graeme Telfer (Timaru)
Driver: -
Prize Money: -
Win / Place: 4.17% / 16%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Royal Aspirations

Dam: Hanara Franco

Dam's Sire: Muscles Yankee

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 1-1-2

Distance

8: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

23: 1-1-2

Mobile

7: 0-0-1

Standing

17: 1-1-1

All-Weather

17: 1-1-2

Grass

7: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:10.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

OK in recent starts & lands in a very suitable race. Must be kept safe.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	12/10/25	Akaroa	2170m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Tim Williams	2:11.3	2:11.3	21.0m	$12	7	with cond. TROT	-	-	1. Royal Rock 2. Val Thorens 3. Origin
4th of 12	5/10/25	Methven	2400m	Standing	Grass	Fr5	Tim Williams	2:18.1	2:18.1	29.6m	$14	7	with cond. TROT	-	-	1. Kairaki Spur 2. Origin 3. Pasternak
5th of 14	28/9/25	Timaru	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Tim Williams	2:08.5	2:08.5	11.6m	$44	107	with cond. TROT	-	-	1. Amendment 2. Call Dudley 3. Royal Rock
107 Day Spell
3rd of 7	24/9/25	N Otago HR	2600m	Standing		-	Graeme Telfer	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Majestic Me 2. 3. Spanish Princess
5th of 11	13/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Tim Williams	2:05.6	2:05.6	48.4m	$51	5	with cond. TROT	-	-	1. Tarragindi 2. What The Dragon 3. Bodacious
7th of 11	8/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tim Williams	2:01.8	2:01.8	29.6m	$18	7	3YO+ F&M R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. TROT	-	-	1. Aspirational Dream 2. Yosemite 3. Buffy Northstains