Addington Race 11 - GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
VALOROUS (5) is at the track for the first time. By Always B Miki and hails from the Robert & Jenna Dunn stable. Has strong trial form coming into this. Has the right credentials to play a major role. BRILLIANT CHASE (2) has not raced for five-and-a-half months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. FRANCO LENNON (3) ended last prep with a sixth at Gore Raceway over 2200m four-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. SUNSOUTGUNSOUT (7) resumes from a spell. Likely improver after debuting with a solid second six months ago over 1980m at this track.

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Creeping closer towards a maiden win & best draw in short career. Threat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.1 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $57.30 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $13.80 |
| 2/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Didn't fire in sole spring start. Two smart trial wins this time in. Goes close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 48.4L | $10.10 |
| 2/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MR40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 20/08/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Looked a little green in his 2YO career. Won tight 04 Feb trial. Has claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Nikita Burton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $26,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 56.5L | $90.40 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $126.80 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,775.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $63.80 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Nikita Burton | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $17.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Round in one piece here 05 Feb after debut went awry. Trifectas preferred.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 38 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:00.1 | 10 |
| 18.0L | $19.90 |
| 0/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $14.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Half-sister to Winelight & won qualifier in good time 04 Feb. A key contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Continued run of placings despite 2nd row draws in last two. Place prospect.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:10.1 | 16 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | John Morrison | 2:02.3 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 5YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/14 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.7 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $8.10 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | John Morrison | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 170 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:07.5 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $26.80 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 48.4L | $47.20 | |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 18.3L | $57.40 | |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 31/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2023 | - | NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2023 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2023 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Went close in August debut. Close 4th 04 Feb trials but may need this. Place.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Steven Reid | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Did his share of work here 23 Jan. Key rivals are drawn inside. Top 3/4 hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $8.10 |
| 6/13 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | John Morrison | 1:55.5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.80 |
| 2/14 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.10 |
| 4/14 | 29/12/2025 | 199 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:04.7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $12.10 |
| 7/13 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.3 | 13 |
| 29.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $28,950.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $40.40 |
| 3/13 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 | |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2025 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 11 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 | |
| 1/4 | 05/05/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 4 |
| 352.4L | $8.30 | |
| 5/13 | 13/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 10 |
| 12.6L | $5.30 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Trying hard in recent runs here but not served well by the draw. Rough odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $44.60 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $33.20 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $25.40 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $53.20 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 50 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Jonny Cox | 2:03.0 | 11 |
| 61.9L | $69.60 |
| 4/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 2.35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 23.4L | $41.50 | |
| 4/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |