Addington Race 6 - ADDINGTON RACEWAY & ANZCO SUPPORTS WESTPAC CHOPPER HCP PACE

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Last won in Dec 2024 but went very close last week. Contender from front line.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.90 | |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 3 |
| 20.4L | $4.90 | |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 11 |
| 6.5L | $10.30 | |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 | |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 5 |
| 8.6L | $13.20 | |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 4 |
| 29.6L | $37.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.70 | |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | 4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 10 |
| 10.0L | $14.80 | |
| 6/16 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 4 |
| 18.3L | $6.60 | |
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | John Dunn | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.90 |

Driver: Ross Cameron
Stats
Comments
Flat tyre put paid to any chances at Rangiora. Possesses a sharp sprint. Upset.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 4 |
| 51.1L | $11.30 | |
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 2 |
| 12.6L | $14.70 | |
| 5/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 13 |
| 15.1L | $28.90 | |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ross Cameron | 6 |
| 9.1L | $30.60 | |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 5 |
| 17.5L | $50.70 | |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 4 |
| 56.5L | $13.80 | |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | R39 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Ross Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $15,969.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 | |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 13 |
| 3.2L | $26.80 | |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 | |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $9,125.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |

Driver: Darnika Williams
Stats
Comments
Never gave up here last week & moves up to the front line. Genuine prospect.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 4.8L | $15.30 | |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 2 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Darnika Williams | 2 |
| 37.7L | $28.00 | |
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 7 |
| 2.2L | $32.10 | |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Darnika Williams | 3 |
| 20.2L | $31.10 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Early mistake 24 Apr but has been putting in solid shifts. Adds to open field.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 10 |
| 15.9L | $4.90 | |
| 2/13 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Contrasting 8ths in last two weeks. Creeps 10m closer than last week. First4s.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 14.5L | $28.00 | |
| 8/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 20.7L | $24.50 | |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 11.0L | $16.70 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Very unlucky at Ascot Park when resuming. On stand start debut but consider.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 140 | 3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $13,510.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 | |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 33 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nikita Burton | 10 |
| 12.9L | $14.40 | |
| 1/13 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Tim Williams | 11 |
| 2.2L | $2.90 | |
| 8/14 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Akaroa | 2000m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 8 |
| 7.0L | $18.70 | |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 7 |
| 40.4L | $19.10 | |
| 1/11 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 | |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Kristina Denifostova | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 | |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | 2YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 | |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 12.1L | $2.90 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Warmed up late last week after error. Can't afford a slow start here. Roughie.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 3 |
| 11.3L | $32.00 | |
| 5/11 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 9 |
| 16.1L | $14.10 | |
| 11/13 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 32.3L | $8.60 | |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Fair 7th when returning last week. Moves to front row, but seeking some luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 140 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 7 |
| 12.1L | $38.60 | |
| 2/3 | 28/04/2026 | - | R40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 10 |
| 7.5L | $24.20 | |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,755.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 9 |
| 7.5L | $51.90 | |
| 9/9 | 27/11/2025 | 230 | 3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 35.0L | $32.00 | |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 | |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R54 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 3 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 | |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R54 to R66 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 5 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 | |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R51 to R56 MOB. PACE | $19,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 | |
| 9/14 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $36,225.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 13.7L | $81.00 | |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Cheeky 3rd here last week. Coming up to 2 years since a win, but has claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 | |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 10 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 | |
| 2/13 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 11 |
| 2.2L | $21.80 | |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.50 | |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.70 | |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $11,625.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.60 | |
| 6/12 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | John Morrison | 3 |
| 26.9L | $10.20 | |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 10.2L | $20.00 | |
| 8/12 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 20.7L | $8.50 | |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 5 |
| 2.4L | $9.10 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Beat a similar field 19 Apr & good up in grade at Rangiora. Worth a look.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 6.7L | $7.20 | |
| 1/13 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 | |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 | |
| 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 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Starting to find his feet in his last two assignments. Can spice up trifectas.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 | |
| 2/9 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 0.5L | $19.70 | |
| 5/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 5.9L | $47.00 | |
| 6/12 | 06/03/2026 | 26 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 11.6L | $35.90 | |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2 |
| 32.3L | $20.10 | |
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | FFA MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 37.7L | $67.40 | |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 24.5L | $31.70 | |
| 5/13 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 21.3L | $39.30 | |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 | |
| 13/13 | 14/11/2025 | 77 | 3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 9 |
| 51.1L | $55.70 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Back 10m after stepping, leading & winning 24 Apr. Can sit-sprint too. Danger.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.20 | |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 47 | 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.30 | |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 16 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Slow | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 10.2L | $18.20 | |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 | |
| 5/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 11 |
| 10.2L | $9.60 | |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 8.1L | $12.80 | |
| 10/14 | 06/01/2026 | 86 | R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 15 |
| 37.7L | $5.30 | |
| 7/17 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $21,750.00 | Akaroa | 2810m | Good | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 12.9L | $3.40 | |
| 2/13 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | R35 to R71 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Ended winning drought with sizzling win last week. Same handicap. Each way.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2 |
| 1.6L | $12.70 | |
| 4/13 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 13.2L | $13.20 | |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 1 |
| 18.0L | $9.70 | |
| 13/14 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 4 |
| 32.3L | $20.40 | |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 29.6L | $39.60 | |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 62 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Slow | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.70 | |
| 6/18 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 | |
| 2/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 10.2L | $11.60 | |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Geraldine | 2850m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 1.3L | $53.90 | |
| 16/16 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 6 |
| 131.8L | $46.20 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Chased sharply at Rangiora. Yet to win at this distance, but can change that.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 | |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Nikita Burton | 6 |
| 12.1L | $3.70 | |
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Anthony Butt | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 | |
| 1/14 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.20 | |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | R53 & faster MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 25.8L | $37.30 | |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | 30 | R51 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 | |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 | |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 4 |
| 6.5L | $10.30 | |
| 4/11 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | 131 | Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
Too far back to threaten at Rangiora. Work to do off 20m, but don't rule out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 32.3L | $3.80 | |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | 4YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 | |
| 10/14 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 1 |
| 14.5L | $8.20 | |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1 |
| 14.8L | $3.70 | |
| 1/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.20 | |
| 5/12 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 9.4L | $3.80 | |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 100 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 | |
| 1/12 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 7 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 | |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | 16 | with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D | $15,000.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Gary Hall | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 | |
| 3/11 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 5 |
| 2.2L | $26.50 |