Addington Race 8 - BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 20 MAY MOBILE PACE
ROCKING RUBY (9) Tidy run when 3rd last time at Motukarara and good career start. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Will be competitive. FLYING ACE (10) Ran well when 3rd last run around here and has drawn to do little work. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Worth consideration. FOREVER MIKI (3) First run back from a break. Put the head down when winning last run at Mount Harding and fitter for debut run. Should go close. B B KING (4) Below par when 7th last time at the track. Knockout chance in this.

Driver: Samantha Ottley
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Comments
Not bad here 10 Apr after 04 Apr maiden win. A key contender from the ace.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 7 |
| 6.7L | $4.90 | |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 | |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 8 |
| 13.7L | $4.10 | |
| 4/14 | 13/03/2026 | 180 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 12 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 | |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2025 | 9 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 17.2L | $9.50 | |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.70 | |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Gore | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 | |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2025 | 75 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,530.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 | |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | 10 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.70 | |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,969.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 1.3L | $20.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Couple of nice trials ahead of his resumption. May carry some support fresh.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 56 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $26,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 9 |
| 156.0L | $22.20 | |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2YO R40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bronson Munro | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,900.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bronson Munro | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 | |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bronson Munro | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Bronson Munro | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 | |
| 3/6 | 15/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bronson Munro | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.70 | |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Bronson Munro | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Steady in 3 public runs since winning on debut in December. Will have fans.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | R36 to R41 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 1609m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2YO R40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Flashed home to win 14 Apr trial. Better than early 2026 runs. Stick with him.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 24.5L | $4.10 | |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 23/01/2026 | 126 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 10 |
| 16.4L | $2.20 | |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $26,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 56.5L | $19.80 | |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | 2YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 | |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MR40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.10 | |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Didn't emerge from the pack 10 Apr after traffic issues. Good field. First4s.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 4 |
| 61.9L | $71.90 | |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.40 | |
| 13/14 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 10 |
| 37.7L | $119.60 | |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 18.0L | $65.70 | |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 21.5L | $29.30 | |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 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 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $33.20 | |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 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 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $25.40 | |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 12.4L | $53.20 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Worked home sharply last Friday. Strikes a stronger field. Top 3/4 prospect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 5.4L | $21.60 | |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 12.1L | $22.80 | |
| 6/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 14.3L | $8.20 | |
| 5/11 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 11 |
| 10.2L | $22.10 | |
| 1/10 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 | |
| 7/14 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | 4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Dead | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 26.9L | $5.90 | |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 12 | Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mia Holbrough | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.30 | |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 | |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.70 | |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Big improvement between her two runs back this term. Can give this a shake too.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 | |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 106 | 3YO Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 32.3L | $14.50 | |
| 1/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | R36 to R41 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | R36 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $28,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Seth Hill | 7 |
| 20.7L | $17.30 | |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 4 |
| 40.4L | $11.10 | |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 | |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 | |
| 1/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2YO R40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO R40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Followed up Motukarara win with gritty 2nd last Friday. May be over the odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 | |
| 1/11 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 | |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 103 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 11 |
| 9.7L | $43.00 | |
| 1/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Bronson Munro | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 10 |
| 53.8L | $121.10 | |
| 10/11 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 43.0L | $20.30 | |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $8,950.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Good | Ellie Barron | 4 |
| 0.8L | $22.90 | |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 324 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Ellie Barron | 3 |
| 20.4L | $55.40 | |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1 |
| 29.6L | $51.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 | |
| 3/3 | 31/05/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Jeremy Douglas | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Handled grade racing well since debut success. Wide alley but worth considering.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 | |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 | |
| 1/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 6 |
| 6.7L | $2.20 | |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
Missed last week and raced without luck here 10 Apr. Threat with any space.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 | |
| 5/12 | 20/03/2026 | 133 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | R39 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 | |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 6.7L | $4.50 | |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 5 |
| 1.6L | $10.30 | |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2YO R40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |