Addington Race 8 - VALLEY INN TAVERN STAKES
PAW ZACHARY (2) is rarely far away but tends to find one better, placing 19 from 41 starts. Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing second (30.51) at this track. Form here sound including four wins. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from five starts. One of the contenders. ROMANTIC REBEL (1) has been mixing form lately, hitting the frame two back before finishing fifth (26.07) at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Two runs back this prep should see him nearing peak fitness now. Expected to bounce back to best. GLASSES (4) is generally an honest type in the frame at 14 of 30 starts but missed the placings last time when fourth (30.86) over 525m at this track. Will need to begin well to be a factor but usually does have good box manners. Looks suited and expected to run well. CLASSY HUNTER (8) missed the frame latest (30.94) when sixth over 525m at this track in a Class 4. Has already won two times from this draw.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 5th over 457m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 6 lengths (26.07) behind Opawa Postman in a Class 5 on March 12. Has been racing well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | C5 | $8,400.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.63 | 25.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.30L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.18 | 26.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.80L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.03 | 16.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.10L | $3.80 |
| 1/1 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.2 | 0:17.2 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/12/2025 | 60 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.70 | 0:25.74 | 25.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.70L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | 25.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.10L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 15 | C5f | $18,020.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.53 | 25.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.90L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 25.87 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.30L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 29.8 | 0:29.8 | 29.8 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $7.70 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2025 | 9 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.28 | 0:30.04 | 30.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (30.51) when second at this track in a Class 4. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.00L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $6,640.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.74 | 25.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.52 | 20.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.85 | 25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.90L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.01 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.50L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.83 | 25.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.60L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.29 | 0:30.41 | 29.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.52 | 0:30.44 | 30.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.17 | 0:31.04 | 30.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.27 | 0:30.62 | 30.6 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 457m at Cambridge Raceway. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/A | $7,310.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.50L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.87 | 25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.50L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.10L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.21 | 0:16.86 | 16.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.00L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.70L | $20.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | 22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.10L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.11 | 0:17.03 | 16.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.04 | 0:17.04 | 16.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 2 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.04 | 0:17.04 | 16.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.00L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 525m. Last start finished 4th on March 19 over 525m at this track behind Mouth Of Mosgiel beaten 12 lengths (30.86) in a Class 4. Has clocked a strong 30.21 Best Time here at the trip. Gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.00L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.29 | 30.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.30L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | C2f | $4,030.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.30L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 30.4 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.70L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C2f | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.41 | 30.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.10L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | C2 | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.37 | 30.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.39 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.21 | 0:30.21 | 30.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.94 | 0:30.55 | 30.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.80L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 23 | C2q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.03 | 0:29.7 | 29.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 19.80L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.82) when seventh over 525m at this track in a Class 5. Has two successes and two minors from six starts from box 5. Tough ask.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.14 | 30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.70L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.38 | 30.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.50L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.08 | 30.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.10L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.38 | 30.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.20L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | 30.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.00L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.15 | 29.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.70L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.46 | 0:30.41 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.44 | 0:30.44 | 30.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.6 | 0:31.04 | 30.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.21 | 0:30.62 | 30.6 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (30.79) over 525m at this track. Heading in the right direction and well placed to fill another top-three spot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.00L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.39 | 30.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.20L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.29 | 30.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.30L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.34 | 30.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.90L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | 30.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | C3 | $6,210.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.94 | 29.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.70L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.31 | 0:30.31 | 30.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.64 | 0:30.35 | 30.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.19 | 0:30.92 | 30.6 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.10L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.39 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 525m at this track in a handy (30.32), beating Opawa Fannin. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.70L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.29 | 30.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.60L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.33 | 30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.80L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.52 | 30.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.10L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.36 | 30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.50L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $25,860.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.22 | 29.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.56 | 0:30.23 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.72 | 0:30.35 | 30.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.40L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.42 | 0:31.24 | 30.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.41 | 0:30.92 | 30.6 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't been that impressive recently but she does have good record over this track and distance. Look for improvement. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 10 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.20L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 09/03/2026 | 4 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.09 | 16.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.50L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | 30.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.50L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | C2f | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.02 | 0:17.01 | 16.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.10L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 16.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | C1f | $4,480.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.24 | 0:17.27 | 17.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.90L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.81 | 0:16.81 | 16.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.24 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 42 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.01 | 0:16.87 | 16.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.91 | 0:16.91 | 16.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.50L | $1.20 |