Addington Race 8 - KAI CO - GOOD FOOD. PRICED FAIR. MOBILE PACE
TAKE THE MIKI (4) Claimed a tight victory last run at this venue. Made it 2 wins on the trot. Likely to be well placed early. Can have an impact. TAKETHEPLUNGE (5) Clearly outclassed when 6th last run at this track but going back up in distance. Can take this out. RADHA (8) Placed 3rd last time around here and stepping back up in distance. Respect. WARRIOR CHIEF (1) Not up to scratch when 7th last run at the track but will be well suited at the trip. Returns to more ground. Drawn well. Cracking each way value.

Driver: Mia Holbrough
Stats
Comments
Had his chance along the inside last week. Tighter grade, but need to see more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mia Holbrough | 2 |
| 21.0L | $29.40 | |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 26.6L | $8.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 3 |
| 11.6L | $14.60 | |
| 9/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 12.4L | $9.90 | |
| 4/13 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 5 |
| 3.8L | $40.60 | |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 7 |
| 8.1L | $17.10 | |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 13.2L | $48.60 | |
| 6/11 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 8 |
| 14.0L | $11.50 | |
| 9/11 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 8 |
| 15.9L | $10.40 | |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 9 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Down on his best in a quality field last week. Kind draw. First4s crumbs best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 78 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 4 |
| 23.9L | $68.20 | |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 7 |
| 13.7L | $38.10 | |
| 16/16 | 01/02/2026 | 26 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 390.1L | $33.90 | |
| 2/3 | 20/01/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/15 | 06/01/2026 | 2 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 11.6L | $42.70 | |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 3 |
| 48.4L | $21.30 | |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 102 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| 17.2L | $12.60 | |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 4 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 | |
| 7/13 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 7 |
| 6.7L | $25.20 | |
| 14/15 | 17/08/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| 12.9L | $74.10 | |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2025 | 104 | 3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE | $15,634.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Raced without luck 10 Apr then did it tough 24 Apr. Combos with right trip.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 5 |
| 23.4L | $17.90 | |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 7 |
| 6.5L | $15.50 | |
| 7/13 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 12 |
| 14.3L | $48.70 | |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.60 | |
| 11/14 | 22/03/2026 | 83 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 7 |
| 22.1L | $83.10 | |
| 13/18 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 12.6L | $72.30 | |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 17.5L | $5.90 | |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 12.9L | $26.80 | |
| 8/16 | 28/11/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 5 |
| 32.3L | $39.40 | |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | R43 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R51 to R59 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 8 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Simply too strong here 17 Apr. Moves up in grade, but can keep it rolling.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 | |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 9.4L | $4.50 | |
| 10/14 | 22/03/2026 | 83 | 4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 29.6L | $4.80 | |
| 3/13 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 10 |
| 4.6L | $3.90 | |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 | |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 1211 | 3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 11 |
| 3.5L | $5.20 | |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2022 | 69 | 3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. PACE | $13,231.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/05/2022 | 7 | 3YO+ R52 to R58 MOB. PACE | $13,231.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 | |
| 0/10 | 20/05/2022 | 15 | 3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE | $13,993.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Steven Reid | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2022 | 13 | 2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $13,739.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Steven Reid | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Fair effort since his 04 Apr success here. No Sideshow Bruce here though. EW.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 20.7L | $11.40 | |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Devon Dolan | 9 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 | |
| 1/13 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 2.2L | $20.80 | |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 11.0L | $14.60 | |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 10.2L | $4.30 | |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 40.4L | $2.40 | |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 | |
| 4/11 | 30/01/2026 | 49 | 3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 7.3L | $21.60 | |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 9.7L | $7.20 | |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Confidence building after four starts back. Draws in one spot closer. Place hope
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 7 |
| 14.5L | $35.40 | |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Ricky May | 2 |
| 37.7L | $10.90 | |
| 8/13 | 04/04/2026 | 78 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 8 |
| 16.9L | $36.20 | |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 203 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 2 |
| 51.1L | $21.90 | |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R62 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.60 | |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,110.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Ricky May | 7 |
| 15.3L | $9.10 | |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 8 |
| 12.6L | $14.10 | |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2025 | 103 | 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 8 |
| 14.8L | $11.40 | |
| 1/2 | 13/05/2025 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 30/04/2025 | - | R35 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2025 | 21 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Ricky May | 2 |
| 121.0L | $2.15 | |
| 1/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Good | Ricky May | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Not a factor after working overtime 27 Mar. Early speed possible. Rough claims.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 9 |
| 48.4L | $16.50 | |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 73 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 9 |
| 23.4L | $12.40 | |
| 6/15 | 06/01/2026 | 2 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 12.9L | $18.40 | |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 53.8L | $21.90 | |
| 11/13 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 64.6L | $16.80 | |
| 1/14 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 15 |
| 6.2L | $3.10 | |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 6 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 | |
| 11/16 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 43.0L | $34.80 | |
| 9/13 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 8 |
| 32.3L | $11.10 | |
| 3/13 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | R58 to R70 MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 3 |
| 15.6L | $68.70 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Massive 3rd fresh-up last week. Possesses a powerful sprint. Look for him late.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 131 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 | |
| 12/15 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 32.3L | $9.90 | |
| 10/16 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 40.4L | $8.10 | |
| 6/13 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 23.1L | $4.20 | |
| 3/14 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 10.2L | $6.90 | |
| 10/10 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE | $50,000.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 217.9L | $27.90 | |
| 15/15 | 26/10/2025 | 156 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Waimate | 2850m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 4 |
| 228.7L | $4.70 | |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | R36 to R95 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | R49 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.70 | |
| 7/14 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 11 |
| 20.4L | $26.10 | |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | R58 to R69 MOB. PACE | $20,925.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 1.3L | $8.90 |