Addington Race 9 - HYDROFLOW NZ COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (HCP PACE)
DREAMS ARE FREE (8) Fought on well to win a tight contest last time at Ascot Park. Won last 2 on the bounce. Appears well in this. ALWAYS DREAMING (5) Narrowly beaten last time at Ascot Park. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . WAG STAR (9) Did well when 3rd last run at Ascot Park. This field suits. BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE (7) Came in 4th last run at this track but going up in trip. Must respect in this event.

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Fair efforts since BOP Cup win in early April. First4s preferred off the front.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R46 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 10.5L | $31.20 | |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 10 |
| 19.4L | $37.70 | |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Pete McMullen | 3 |
| 29.6L | $5.70 | |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Pete McMullen | 3 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 | |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Jacob Dunn | 1 |
| 20.7L | $5.10 | |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 12.1L | $25.50 | |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 38 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 | |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 5.6L | $14.70 | |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 32.3L | $3.80 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Errors in his last 3 starts, but good late at Ascot Park. Needs best manners.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 13.2L | $85.00 | |
| 8/9 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 37.7L | $37.10 | |
| 13/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 1 |
| 529.9L | $51.80 | |
| 11/12 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 1 |
| 21.5L | $20.50 | |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 22.6L | $5.20 | |
| 9/12 | 08/02/2026 | 2 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 43.0L | $14.10 | |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.60 | |
| 4/16 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 17.8L | $9.40 | |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 2 |
| 19.6L | $3.30 | |
| 1/15 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Continued his love affair with Manawatu 30 Apr. Harder here, but can surprise.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | R44 to R62 DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.70 | |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 13.4L | $9.40 | |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 | |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | R47 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 | |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 | |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 | |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.70 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Horse on the way up judging by last week's win. Can step & play a major part.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 2.4L | $22.70 | |
| 1/13 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $18,315.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2 |
| 7.8L | $7.70 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Didn't help his cause early in last two. Fair returns here. Top 3/4 option.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 | |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Wyndham | 3200m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 10.2L | $3.90 | |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 18 | R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Wyndham | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.40 | |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 35 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 | |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 6.7L | $2.50 | |
| 1/13 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 20.2L | $4.00 | |
| 4/11 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 35.0L | $36.10 | |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | R38 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 9 |
| 22.9L | $52.50 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
Not a mile away in four starts back but last won in 2024. Combos crumbs.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 3 |
| 13.4L | $42.50 | |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 8.6L | $16.30 | |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Wyndham | 3200m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.90 | |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 214 | R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Wyndham | 2700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 4 |
| 9.4L | $11.80 | |
| 11/15 | 17/08/2025 | 65 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 11.6L | $11.10 | |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,338.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 8.9L | $2.40 | |
| 4/14 | 16/05/2025 | 134 | 4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 14 |
| 6.7L | $49.50 | |
| 5/5 | 02/01/2025 | 13 | FFA MOB. PACE | $35,100.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 188.3L | $11.00 | |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2024 | 35 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $94,750.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 11.0L | $22.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2024 | 3 | 3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 9 |
| 32.3L | $14.00 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Won 8 in 2026 & gets into this race well enough. Sure to have supporters.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 5.1L | $12.60 | |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 | |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 | |
| 1/14 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 15 |
| 6.2L | $2.30 | |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
| 12/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 102.2L | $3.40 | |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 | |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Slow | John Dunn | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 | |
| 1/13 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | 4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.80 | |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | R40 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R42 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Slow | John Dunn | 4 |
| 8.9L | $3.00 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Mojo well and truly returned in April. Slips back to 20m mark, but keep safe.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 | |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 | |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 118 | R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Wyndham | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 | |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 274.4L | $56.10 | |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 | |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE | $50,000.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 6 |
| 19.6L | $18.80 | |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Tuapeka | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 | |
| 5/10 | 19/10/2025 | 44 | R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $14,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.70 | |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | 4YO+ R60 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 7 |
| 6.2L | $2.30 | |
| 9/15 | 17/08/2025 | 254 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 10.0L | $13.80 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Three-time winner here & chased #8 well at Ascot Park. Add to trifectas.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.90 | |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Wyndham | 3200m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.40 | |
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | 18 | R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Wyndham | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 5.9L | $5.10 | |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 | |
| 1/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 | |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 23 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 | |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,900.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 | |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $93,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 6 |
| 9.7L | $17.10 | |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 6 |
| 26.9L | $101.60 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Struggling to recapture Waikouaiti Cup-winning form. Work to do off 20m.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 32.3L | $17.10 | |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 56 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 29.6L | $11.90 | |
| 12/12 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2 |
| 91.5L | $3.60 | |
| 1/16 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 | |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 | |
| 2/15 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.50 | |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $93,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 3 |
| 75.3L | $65.10 | |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 29.6L | $9.30 | |
| 5/14 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 21.3L | $16.40 | |
| 8/14 | 14/11/2025 | 318 | R59 to R80 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 14 |
| 40.4L | $44.50 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Wily old campaigner who drops back from taking on Marketplace. First4s.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 4 |
| 19.9L | $37.20 | |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 | |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 14.3L | $7.90 | |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $35,800.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 15.6L | $15.30 | |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 17.2L | $44.50 | |
| 7/13 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 14.8L | $30.00 | |
| 10/12 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 19.4L | $15.00 | |
| 9/12 | 15/02/2026 | 20 | R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 25.3L | $8.90 | |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.20 | |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Trial winner off 30m since being outgunned in early April. Trifectas off 30m.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/05/2026 | - | R35 to R90 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Matt Purvis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 51.1L | $44.60 | |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 22.1L | $27.20 | |
| 7/10 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 12.4L | $19.30 | |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 26.9L | $4.60 | |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 | |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 | |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.70 | |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.30 | |
| 11/14 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 29.6L | $17.70 | |
| 10/14 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | R59 to R80 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 43.0L | $27.60 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye behind Marketplace 08 May. 30m no worries. Can out-tough them.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.40 | |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 4.6L | $1.30 | |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $35,800.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.60 | |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 68 | 3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | R39 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | FFA MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | John Dunn | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 | |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 26 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 | |
| 1/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 10.2L | $2.30 | |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Geraldine | 2850m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 | |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 11 |
| 37.7L | $21.50 | |
| 1/13 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | R58 to R70 MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Good 3rd to Marketplace 08 May. 19 Apr 3rd a good guide to this. In the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2 |
| 3.5L | $23.60 | |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 10.2L | $7.40 | |
| 9/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 91.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Wyndham | 3200m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 | |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2026 | 16 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 | |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C,G&E FFA PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.40 | |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 24 | C,G&E FFA MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 18.0L | $16.10 | |
| 8/15 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 16.4L | $3.50 | |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,900.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 6 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 | |
| 2/13 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 20.2L | $6.20 |