Addington Race 5 - CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE TROT
FREYA (7) was yet again about the mark last start when runner-up over 2600m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Tackles a similar assignment and she can go one better without surprising. B D HALL (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in fourth over 2600m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Won't find this any harder and he can grab that well-deserved win. PRESTIGIOUS (8) is one of the main contenders after winning his past two starts, the latest at this track a week ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. AH DINNAE KEN (6) must be included after winning her past two starts, the latest at Ascot Park Raceway two-and-a-half weeks ago.

Driver: Tim Williams
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Comments
Had his chance here 13 Mar. On mobile debut & #1 gives options. Consider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:01.2 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/15 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:07.8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R45 TROT | $14,738.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 2:07.5 | 10 |
| 22.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 21.0L | $1.80 | |
| 9/16 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,980.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 37.7L | $3.70 | |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 291 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Nikita Burton | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 | |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | R36 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/15 | 09/02/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
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Comments
Only plugged when clear last week. This grade helps, but needs a length or 2.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Stacy Whatuira | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $26.10 |
| 6/13 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Stacy Whatuira | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $12.10 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,969.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Stacy Whatuira | 2:13.1 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO C&G MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $7.20 |
| 4/15 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:09.5 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $7.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,000.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 | |
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | 25 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $196,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 78.0L | $61.00 | |
| 5/12 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $40,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 11 |
| 35.0L | $139.80 | |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
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Comments
Another gritty effort here 20 Mar & will find this more suitable. Always a hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $18.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,969.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:13.1 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $7.40 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,275.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $7.10 |
| 4/10 | 01/03/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slow | John Morrison | 2:09.9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $14.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $24.10 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $59.40 |
| 10/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 25.8L | $39.40 | |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 15.3L | $12.70 | |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 56.5L | $20.80 | |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 21.3L | $10.20 |

Driver: Colin DeFilippi
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Comments
Mid-race work took its toll last week. Had been a nice surprise prior. Trifectas
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $13.90 |
| 3/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $26.30 |
| 7/15 | 13/02/2026 | 45 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $80.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:15.1 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $27.70 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 18.8L | $22.70 | |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 56.5L | $13.00 | |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 1 |
| 69.9L | $7.10 | |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2 |
| 3.5L | $19.20 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
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Comments
Not quite the same pep this time in. This is a good set-up for him. Place claims
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $11.20 |
| 8/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $4.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 98 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/15 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 TROT | $17,194.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 | |
| 10/16 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $26,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 3 |
| 43.0L | $5.10 | |
| 3/15 | 03/10/2025 | 105 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Luke Whittaker | 4 |
| 5.4L | $4.10 | |
| 1/5 | 25/09/2025 | - | R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
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Comments
Brings bold southern form to this & is capable from the mobile. Key threat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 8/10 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:12.9 | 2 |
| 126.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 279 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Max Hill | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/15 | 19/04/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R47, R48 with cond. TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Max Hill | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $11.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2025 | 12 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Max Hill | 1 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2025 | 10 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Max Hill | 2 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Max Hill | 6 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R43, R44 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Emerged late for smart 2nd last week. Loves the mobile start. Has claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $12.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1:59.0 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 05/02/2026 | 46 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:00.8 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/13 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 4YO Mares MOB. TROT | $60,001.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Ben Hope | 1:57.0 | 13 |
| 14.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT | $19,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.10 | |
| 9/16 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $64,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| 32.3L | $23.00 | |
| 3/16 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 3.5L | $24.20 | |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | R54 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 287.8L | $7.60 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
On mobile debut but has charged through the grades. Capable of featuring.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/14 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 51 | with cond. TROT | $11,770.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:06.0 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 50 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $7.60 |
| 2/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | R39 to R73 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 17/12/2025 | - | R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/16 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 2:05.1 | 6 |
| 35.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/3 | 29/10/2025 | - | R38 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:08.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,000.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2 |
| 9.4L | $5.10 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 21/05/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |