Addington Race 1 - RICOH HANDICAP PACE
JOYRIDE (2) Competitive effort when 3rd last run here. In the mix. MYSTERY BEACH (8) Just short of the win last start at Mount Harding. Genuine winning chance. BETTOR BE SHARP (4) Ran 5th last start at Motukarara. Sound chances. THE COALMAN (6) Ran 6th last time here. Exotics hope in this event.

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
OK when clear late at Motukarara. Couple of wins from the stand. Rough claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 3 |
| 12.1L | $50.50 | |
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 11.8L | $34.60 | |
| 1/13 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 1.3L | $16.10 | |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 | |
| 7/10 | 24/02/2026 | 29 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 4 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 | |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1750m | Good | Wilson House | 9 |
| 11.3L | $14.40 | |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,188.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 56.5L | $11.40 | |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | R38 to R46 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 | |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | R39 to R51 MOB. PACE | $8,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 | |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 4 | R39 to R49 MOB. PACE | $9,581.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Slow | Kate Coppins | 9 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Caught late here 27 March, but will clearly strip fitter. A leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 97 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 9 |
| 4.6L | $1.80 | |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 9.7L | $1.40 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Form has flattened since late November Manawatu wins. Seeking shortcuts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 68 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 19.4L | $44.50 | |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Slow | Wilson House | 1 |
| 14.8L | $16.10 | |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Wilson House | 7 |
| 16.4L | $23.80 | |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Wilson House | 2 |
| 25.8L | $20.10 | |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE | $10,695.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 | |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | 8 | R35 to R37, R38 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 9 |
| 5.4L | $1.50 | |
| 4/11 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Wilson House | 12 |
| 8.1L | $2.70 | |
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R38 to R39, with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 9 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 | |
| 3/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Akaroa | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 16 |
| 5.6L | $5.80 | |
| 10/13 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2300m | Heavy | Wilson House | 14 |
| 12.4L | $2.80 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Useful effort from the train at Motukarara. Tries hard here at HQ. Combos.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 8 |
| 7.5L | $9.40 | |
| 11/13 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 7 |
| 35.0L | $35.10 | |
| 5/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 5 |
| 11.6L | $19.20 | |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 7 |
| 16.1L | $17.60 | |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 3 |
| 8.9L | $12.80 | |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 9 |
| 3.8L | $22.40 | |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 9 |
| 22.1L | $9.30 | |
| 7/18 | 29/12/2025 | 24 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 6.2L | $23.30 | |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 11.8L | $9.30 | |
| 2/16 | 28/11/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 3 |
| 1.9L | $23.50 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Didn't have all favours at Motukarara. Country Cups horse when right. EW.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 10.0L | $6.70 | |
| 10/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 32.3L | $20.30 | |
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 8.6L | $27.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 4 |
| 16.4L | $16.90 | |
| 8/12 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 5 |
| 32.3L | $25.90 | |
| 5/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 8.9L | $21.80 | |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 18.6L | $8.90 | |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 14.3L | $2.30 | |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 | |
| 7/14 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jim Curtin | 13 |
| 14.3L | $5.20 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Pay to forget unlucky 6th last Saturday. Back to preferred stand start. Chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 10 |
| 22.1L | $12.20 | |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.10 | |
| 3/14 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 | |
| 2/13 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 | |
| 2/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 1.1L | $11.10 | |
| 9/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 16.7L | $12.60 | |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 17.2L | $10.70 | |
| 3/11 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.80 | |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $15,969.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 | |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 3.5L | $15.80 |

Driver: Darnika Williams
Stats
Comments
Steady attempt at Motukarara. Drops back 10m here too. Top 3/4 fringes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 14 |
| 13.4L | $13.30 | |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $9,650.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 | |
| 12/14 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 4 |
| 26.9L | $35.00 | |
| 8/13 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ricky May | 10 |
| 16.1L | $32.20 | |
| 4/14 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R39 to R49 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 14 |
| 13.4L | $8.40 | |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 12 |
| 15.3L | $3.70 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 16.4L | $32.60 | |
| 12/13 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Darnika Williams | 14 |
| 131.8L | $36.20 | |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,230.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 24.5L | $2.90 | |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 13.4L | $9.20 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Very unlucky at Methven and form had held well before that. Stick with him.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 | |
| 3/13 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.10 | |
| 3/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 2.7L | $5.90 | |
| 3/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.60 | |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 | |
| 11/12 | 08/02/2026 | 3 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 45.7L | $12.70 | |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $15,969.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.40 | |
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 18.6L | $23.50 | |
| 4/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Gemma Thornley | 5 |
| 7.5L | $33.10 | |
| 12/12 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 260.9L | $22.80 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Recovered from mistake for brave 2nd on Monday. Top 3 hope off 10m.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 | |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.30 | |
| 5/14 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 5.6L | $18.10 | |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 18.6L | $28.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Slow | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 | |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 | |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 26.9L | $4.10 | |
| 2/16 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.30 | |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 13.2L | $43.70 | |
| 8/18 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 8.1L | $50.20 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Mixed manners in first stand start attempts at Manawatu. Rough First4s claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 9 |
| 20.2L | $35.80 | |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 9.4L | $5.20 | |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 | |
| 4/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | R44 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 29.6L | $53.90 | |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.10 | |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.50 | |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | R39 to R51 MOB. PACE | $8,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 | |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 6 |
| 13.2L | $4.40 | |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Wilson House | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.10 | |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |