Addington Race 5 - 'BET ON A BETTER FUTURE' RED NOSE DAY FUNDRAISER PACE
SIDESTEPPER (2) Having first start for Robert Dunn & Jenna Dunn. Respect the betting. BLU DIAMOND (1) Came in 4th last time around here but can save some energy from the alley. Key player. CULTURE VULTURE (4) Mediocre display when 8th last start here. Deserves consideration. ASYMMETRIC RETURN (5) First up from a break of 16 weeks and tidy run when 3rd first up last preparation at Ashburton. Winning hope.

Driver: Ricky May
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Comments
Looked useful in 3 career starts. Early steps the key, but a major player.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.20 | |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 11 |
| 9.7L | $7.20 | |
| 3/15 | 07/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2 |
| 8.6L | $9.60 | |
| 1/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Comments
Green but dashed late for 2nd in 15 Jul qualifier. Danger with best manners.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
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Comments
Struggled on debut in April. More convincing in recent trials. Top 3/4 best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Josh Lane | 2 |
| 123.7L | $15.50 | |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Josh Lane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/03/2026 | - | R40 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Josh Lane | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 10/09/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Just a fair outing here 17 Jul but form prior was more convincing. Combos must.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 26.9L | $11.00 | |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 14.5L | $4.40 | |
| 2/14 | 28/06/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 | |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 16.4L | $5.00 | |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
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Comments
Stepped & led for last 2000m in 22 Jul trial win. Should be ready to strike.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/11 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| - | $3.00 | |
| 3/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 10 |
| 8.6L | $2.80 | |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
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Comments
Space at a premium 03 Jul & tend to step away from a stand. Place prospect.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 6 |
| 15.1L | $14.60 | |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 8.9L | $13.30 | |
| 2/16 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Seth Hill | 13 |
| 2.2L | $30.30 | |
| 11/15 | 07/06/2026 | 42 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 11 |
| 22.6L | $23.00 | |
| 9/13 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 11 |
| 48.4L | $8.40 | |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,625.00 | Cheviot | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.80 | |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | 2-3YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
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Comments
Tried hard in front 12 Jul for first career placing. Can spice up exotics.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.80 | |
| 5/14 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 10 |
| 14.8L | $17.60 | |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 7 |
| 43.0L | $29.10 | |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 3 |
| 17.5L | $39.30 | |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 141 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 12 |
| 14.0L | $26.30 | |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 53.8L | $23.50 | |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
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Comments
Good debut 3rd. Hasn't flown the tapes at trials, but safely away. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 22.3L | $43.90 | |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Seth Hill
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Comments
Long-time maiden but she's going as well as ever. Adaptable. Each way.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Seth Hill | 8 |
| 5.9L | $14.10 | |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 10.2L | $12.40 | |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Seth Hill | 10 |
| 17.5L | $4.70 | |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 6 |
| 8.1L | $3.60 | |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 8 |
| 9.7L | $3.90 | |
| 4/14 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $25,099.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 12.6L | $29.50 | |
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 10 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 | |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 | |
| 3/11 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 7 |
| 12.4L | $4.00 | |
| 6/11 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 5 |
| 26.4L | $17.70 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
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Comments
Caught the eye here last Friday. Has placed in sole stand start. Can figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 11.8L | $12.80 | |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ross Houghton | 9 |
| 10.2L | $19.90 | |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 5.6L | $7.30 | |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 225 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 19.1L | $7.40 | |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | R38 FFA PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 12 |
| 26.9L | $21.10 | |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 202 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 10 |
| 80.7L | $29.90 | |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 26.9L | $11.10 | |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $10,969.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.05 | |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Brief country racing campaign over summer. Handy 2nd 21 Jul trials. Smokey.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 06/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Seth Hill | 11 |
| 14.5L | $8.20 | |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| 16.4L | $5.30 | |
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 | |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |