Addington Race 7 - MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MBL PACE
JUSTA RIPPA (1) Ran 4th last start at Rangiora. Expected to rebound and drawn beautifully. Has won 2 from 4 attempts this campaign but dropping back to a shorter trip. Definite winning chance. CHRISTIES ART (6) Towards the rear last start at the track. Expecting improvement. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. MOONLITE BLOOD (4) Towards the rear last start here. Expecting improvement and form has been improving over recent runs. Robbie Close rates highly aboard. Has the ability to take this out. BETTOR GO VINNIE (2) Towards the tail last start at this track. Racing consistently this prep. This field suits.

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Getting to grips with this grade in last two starts. Draw provides help. Combos.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $14,738.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 3 |
| 5.4L | $15.70 | |
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE | $17,338.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 2 |
| 19.4L | $41.10 | |
| 1/11 | 26/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 269 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.30 | |
| 5/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 5 |
| 11.0L | $7.80 | |
| 3/13 | 27/06/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ben Hope | 8 |
| 13.7L | $4.60 | |
| 5/12 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 4 |
| 12.9L | $2.60 | |
| 4/12 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Ben Hope | 8 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 | |
| 10/14 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $23,288.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Ben Hope | 4 |
| 61.9L | $26.80 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Not much went his way here last week. Should get some cover. Rough claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 20.4L | $36.60 | |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 10 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 | |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 | |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 6 |
| 15.6L | $13.10 | |
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2300m | Dead | Crystal Hackett | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 | |
| 7/14 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 26.9L | $23.00 | |
| 1/14 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 3/12 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | John Dunn | 14 |
| 18.3L | $5.10 | |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 | |
| 1/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Faded to 8th in sole public outing since last August. Better for tonight's run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | R35 to R91 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE | $15,345.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 35.0L | $43.70 | |
| 9/11 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 26.1L | $99.40 | |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE | $15,634.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 21.8L | $29.50 | |
| 6/6 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 to R70 FFA PACE | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 24.7L | $54.70 | |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,234.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 3 |
| 19.1L | $31.70 | |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2025 | 119 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 535.3L | $24.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | - | R37 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | R57 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 26.9L | $51.00 | |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 37.7L | $51.00 | |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $20,265.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 35.0L | $201.00 | |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 32.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Doing his best work late here last week & gets into this field nicely. Threat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 13.4L | $15.80 | |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 | |
| 8/13 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $18,315.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 22.1L | $6.30 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Had excuses at Timaru. Gaps have been at a premium recently. Top 3/4 option.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 3 |
| 91.5L | $27.10 | |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE | $17,338.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 4 |
| 10.5L | $19.50 | |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 3 |
| 11.0L | $10.40 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Put a line through last week's run. Still finding her mojo this time in. Place.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 64.6L | $21.90 | |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 155 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 4 |
| 35.0L | $11.70 | |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | R39 to R68 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Nikita Burton | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 | |
| 2/13 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 5 |
| 7.0L | $20.30 | |
| 6/14 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 12 |
| 17.5L | $25.20 | |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 | |
| 3/11 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,439.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 | |
| 8/12 | 03/10/2025 | 42 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $29,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 17.2L | $25.40 | |
| 2/4 | 23/09/2025 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $20,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 26.9L | $6.30 | |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | R50 to R84 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 8.9L | $1.60 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Comes in fresh after taking on Country Cups races. Capable of resuming in style.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 8.6L | $91.10 | |
| 11/15 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 5 |
| 26.9L | $25.60 | |
| 3/16 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $19,795.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2 |
| 4.3L | $59.40 | |
| 9/14 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | R59 to R80 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 6 |
| 43.0L | $103.90 | |
| 8/13 | 11/11/2025 | 23 | R58 to R70 MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 13 |
| 23.4L | $59.30 | |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | R51 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $14,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 | |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2025 | 13 | R49 to R63 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 | |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 8 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 | |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 10.8L | $25.40 | |
| 1/14 | 25/07/2025 | 36 | 4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |