Addington Race 1 - FERN LAW MBL PACE
BESIDE ME (6) Finished on top last time around here and have to respect the form at the trip. Goes very close. TRUMP CARD (4) Ran 5th last start at this track. Likely to bounce back. Underrated. DYNASTY (7) Back from break. Ran 8th last time at the track. Can make a comeback. Must respect in this event. WINELIGHT (3) First up and really dug deep when winning first up last preparation at Oamaru. Down in trip. Good place bet.

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Going solid races through the winter. Lands the ace draw, so include in combos.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 10.2L | $13.30 | |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 5.9L | $5.20 | |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | R46 to R55 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Max Hill | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 | |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | R47 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,265.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Max Hill | 8 |
| 2.7L | $7.60 | |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 38 | R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Max Hill | 2 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 | |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 15.6L | $8.10 | |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,668.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 1.9L | $15.20 | |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 2 |
| 15.9L | $12.10 | |
| 3/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.90 | |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 5 |
| 35.0L | $40.70 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort in Kurow Cup. All wins have come below this grade though. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,300.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 4 |
| 10.8L | $15.80 | |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | R45 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $14,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 | |
| 6/13 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Anthony Butt | 13 |
| 32.3L | $24.70 | |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 8.1L | $5.10 | |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 | |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 11 |
| 16.1L | $4.30 | |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $15,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 | |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 | |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 | |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 207.1L | $2.40 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Sound in top mares features in early 2026. Good 19 Aug trial. Threat fresh-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | R49 to R73 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $103,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 3 |
| 23.4L | $11.00 | |
| 5/13 | 30/01/2026 | 70 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $61,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.70 | |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | R37 to R52 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $232,875.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 15 |
| 37.7L | $27.40 | |
| 8/13 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $192,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 18.6L | $2.80 | |
| 5/11 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $28,500.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 14 |
| 13.2L | $6.70 | |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 | |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 127 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $26,250.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 | |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | R40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | R44 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 8 |
| 17.2L | $28.40 | |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2025 | 21 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Matthew White | 7 |
| 12.1L | $45.10 | |
| 7/10 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $46,250.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Tony Herlihy | 3 |
| 40.4L | $8.00 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Contrasting 5ths in last two starts since win in this grade 03 Jul. Has claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 8.6L | $5.90 | |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | 4YO+ R55 to R63 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Olivia Thornley | 7 |
| 11.6L | $4.30 | |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | R39 to R63 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Hayden Cullen | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 | |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | R46 to R60 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 | |
| 4/13 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 5.6L | $3.00 | |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 | |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 | |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 231 | 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 6.5L | $10.90 | |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | R36 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 19.4L | $3.80 |

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Doing her best work late last week. Draws a few spots closer. Combos must.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.70 | |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R49 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.30 | |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 | |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 4 |
| 2.4L | $12.70 | |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | R46 to R60 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 | |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2026 | 106 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 14 |
| 14.8L | $22.60 | |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 30 | 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 9 |
| 18.6L | $4.70 | |
| 0/15 | 06/01/2026 | 2 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 1 |
| - | $4.90 | |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 25.0L | $6.90 | |
| 1/14 | 21/12/2025 | 16 | 5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Craig Thornley | 14 |
| 9.1L | $1.60 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Shrugged off early work for 31 Jul success here. Capable of repeating the dose.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 189 | 4YO+ R55 to R63 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.40 | |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | R39 to R63 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | R35 to R63 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 63 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.10 | |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | R37 to R77 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $232,875.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 35.0L | $20.50 | |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 | |
| 6/12 | 03/10/2025 | 146 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $29,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 14.3L | $3.00 | |
| 1/4 | 25/09/2025 | - | R55 to R69 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | R50 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 40.4L | $2.20 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 | |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 | |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $46,250.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 9 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 | |
| 1/11 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $66,504.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 11 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
One trotting run since 01 May win. Solo trot trial ahead of this. Don't dismiss.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.30 | |
| 14/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $103,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 15 |
| 217.9L | $99.20 | |
| 4/13 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $61,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 13 |
| 6.5L | $41.60 | |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | FFA MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 10.2L | $44.40 | |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 25.6L | $19.80 | |
| 1/14 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 4YO Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 14 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 | |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 10 |
| 9.1L | $9.30 | |
| 5/13 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 10 |
| 24.7L | $20.50 | |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 7 |
| 13.2L | $35.20 | |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 9 |
| 15.1L | $20.30 |