Addington Race 8 - GOLD BAND TAXIS HCP TROT
THE ROYAL GAMBLE (2) Finished 5th last time at this venue. Can make a comeback and going back up in trip. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. DOMINATION'S CALL (3) First run back from a break. Came in 4th last start at Ascot Park. Appears well in this. MOSES (7) Subpar when 8th last run at this track. Should be very competitive and is a genuine threat. PARIS PRINCE (4) Came in 4th last start at this track. Place preferred.

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Tidy 3rd in sole trial since early 2026 campaign. Goes well fresh. Combos.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/07/2026 | - | R47 to R71 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 1 |
| 102.2L | $43.40 | |
| 15/15 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 3 |
| 91.5L | $53.30 | |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | R50 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 7.8L | $25.90 | |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 7 |
| 137.2L | $23.70 | |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Gavin Smith | 1 |
| 75.3L | $23.70 | |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 11.8L | $35.60 | |
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 209.8L | $52.20 | |
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 1 |
| 45.7L | $27.50 | |
| 10/14 | 01/01/2026 | 202 | R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Gavin Smith | 1 |
| 104.9L | $16.60 | |
| 1/15 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 6 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Hauled in after leading 24 Jul. Doing a good job during winter. Worth a look.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 12.4L | $3.20 | |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 | |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | R41 to R60 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 | |
| 2/13 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | Up to R45 with cond. TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 | |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 22.9L | $8.90 | |
| 2/14 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 | |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 12.6L | $43.10 | |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.80 | |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2026 | 3 | R36 to R40 with cond. TROT | $7,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 | |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $10,808.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 8.9L | $18.20 |

Driver: Kerryn Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Three trials to tighten for this. 20m not ideal for first run back. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | R51 to R75 MOB. TROT | $17,900.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 15.3L | $25.90 | |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $11,635.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 48.4L | $7.80 | |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.80 | |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 18.6L | $4.20 | |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R50 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp TROT | $17,200.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 | |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $35,800.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 6.2L | $20.60 | |
| 1/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 15.6L | $11.50 | |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Max Hill | 4 |
| 16.9L | $37.70 | |
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 104.9L | $26.50 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Gave a sight last Friday after doing work. May need to produce similar. Place.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 4.6L | $41.40 | |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 23.7L | $17.70 | |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | R46 to R70 C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 8.1L | $22.90 | |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 113.0L | $45.60 | |
| 10/12 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 43.0L | $117.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 172.2L | $42.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 19.4L | $28.50 | |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 25.8L | $42.60 | |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 21.0L | $30.10 | |
| 7/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 25.6L | $29.50 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Returned in fine fettle with 24 Jul 2nd. All eyes on him at the start. Each way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 111 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | John Dunn | 1 |
| 3.5L | $22.50 | |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 51.1L | $21.10 | |
| 5/5 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 23.4L | $17.80 | |
| 13/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 513.8L | $22.30 | |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.40 | |
| 1/15 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 0.8L | $30.20 | |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 5.6L | $18.50 | |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 31 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 0.8L | $51.20 | |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 0.8L | $31.50 | |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 35.0L | $49.80 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Fair 8th last week when resuming. Smaller field will help. Stick with him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 133 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 26.1L | $25.40 | |
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 | |
| 11/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 37.7L | $9.50 | |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 10 |
| 56.5L | $54.50 | |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 | |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 | |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.30 | |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 | |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 5.9L | $7.20 | |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 1.3L | $23.10 |