Addington Race 9 - TACTICAL APPROACH DG JONES BANKS PENINSULA CUP (HCP TROT)
HABIBTI PAT (6) Competitive effort when 3rd last time here. This field suits. PRESTIGIOUS (8) Looked good when 2nd last start here and suited at this trip historically. Returns to an increased distance. Definite claims. MIGHTY LOGAN (16) Got the upper hand late when winning last run around here. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . MR LOVE (17) Tidy effort when 2nd last start around here. Will be there at the finish.

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Double error at Oamaru. OK 2nd up record, but First4s preferred in this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 13/09/2026 | 142 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 94.1L | $22.60 | |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 7 |
| 83.4L | $98.80 | |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 4 |
| 45.7L | $116.30 | |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 7 |
| 416.9L | $33.40 | |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 4 |
| 126.4L | $17.20 | |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 6 |
| 11.0L | $21.20 | |
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp TROT | $17,200.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 20.4L | $2.30 | |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $35,800.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 | |
| 12/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 107.6L | $16.70 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 4 |
| 19.9L | $13.80 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Plenty to like about his fresh 3rd here 11 Sep. Into a good grade but consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 112 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 13.4L | $7.10 | |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 19.9L | $3.30 | |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 | |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 | |
| 2/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 | |
| 4/14 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 | |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 | |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,969.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 | |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,275.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 8.6L | $2.50 | |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 15.9L | $6.20 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Found the line well in the Jasmyn's Gift. Moves up to the front line. Blowout.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 13/09/2026 | 958 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 4 |
| 3.5L | $67.90 | |
| 13/14 | 29/01/2024 | 18 | Up to & including R89 F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $41,400.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 126.4L | $8.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2024 | 11 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 8 |
| 17.5L | $2.25 | |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2023 | 16 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $43,875.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 | |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2023 | 5 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $47,375.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.70 | |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2023 | 9 | FFA MOB. TROT | $106,150.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 | |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2023 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 | |
| 3/15 | 17/11/2023 | 3 | FFA TROT | $315,750.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 13 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2023 | 22 | SpecHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Bob Butt | 6 |
| 3.2L | $18.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/10/2023 | 10 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,900.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 174.8L | $22.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Under pressure by the turn at Oamaru. Handicap relief, but she needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 32.3L | $38.50 | |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Trathen | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Trathen | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT | $41,400.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 14 |
| 21.0L | $17.10 | |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 12.1L | $18.50 | |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Trathen | 1 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 | |
| 5/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 15.9L | $6.40 | |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.40 | |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 15.3L | $7.90 | |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 51.1L | $65.50 | |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 126.4L | $12.70 |

Driver: Lawrence McCormick
Stats
Comments
Honest before tiring at Oamaru in intermediate grade. Can finish in top six.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/09/2026 | 128 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 2 |
| 26.9L | $41.70 | |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | David McCormick | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 2 |
| 53.8L | $78.30 | |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 115 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | David McCormick | 2 |
| 35.0L | $29.00 | |
| 8/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 1 |
| 32.3L | $11.30 | |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | David McCormick | 1 |
| 164.1L | $14.20 | |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | David McCormick | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 | |
| 3/14 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 13 |
| 12.1L | $4.40 | |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | David McCormick | 1 |
| 23.4L | $4.80 | |
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 5 |
| 6.5L | $22.50 | |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Lawrence McCormick | 8 |
| 37.7L | $179.50 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
One to follow through the spring & proved that with 04 Sep 3rd. A key player.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 287 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 | |
| 5/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/07/2026 | - | R47 to R71 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/07/2026 | - | R35 to R71 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $196,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.40 | |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $500,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 72.6L | $9.60 | |
| 0/4 | 05/11/2025 | - | R39 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $40,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 134.5L | $4.90 | |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 | |
| 1/15 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 | |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 132 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 139.9L | $2.70 | |
| 1/4 | 10/09/2025 | - | R40 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $110,399.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 18.0L | $6.70 | |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 9.4L | $1.80 | |
| 3/13 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 4.0L | $13.60 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Bested late when resuming 11 Sep, but should derive benefit. Upset prospect.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 154 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 17.2L | $4.90 | |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 80.7L | $4.20 | |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 3 |
| 45.7L | $59.80 | |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 69.9L | $16.50 | |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 5.6L | $34.60 | |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 7 |
| 14.8L | $27.20 | |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.80 | |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 86 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 | |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | R35 to R77 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 | |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Chased a promising one into 2nd last week. Can fill trifectas with a start.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 126 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.40 | |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| - | $4.10 | |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R46 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.70 | |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 | |
| 10/11 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 86.1L | $4.10 | |
| 1/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 | |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 | |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 | |
| 1/14 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 5 |
| 13.2L | $3.50 | |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 51 | with cond. TROT | $11,770.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 20.7L | $2.50 |

Driver: Alan Clark
Stats
Comments
Tiring when he broke here 11 Sep. Seeking a form turnaround to feature.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Easy | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Alan Clark | 3 |
| 94.1L | $46.10 | |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | Alan Clark | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 03/09/2026 | 55 | 3YO+ R38 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 1 |
| 37.7L | $17.70 | |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 10/07/2026 | 42 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2 |
| 83.4L | $27.70 | |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | R38 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 67.2L | $2.50 | |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | R46 to R71 C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 3 |
| 12.4L | $3.60 | |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 32 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 6 |
| 107.6L | $73.50 | |
| 0/11 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| - | $10.60 | |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 3 |
| 231.3L | $40.90 | |
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | R54 & faster C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 126.4L | $2.50 | |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Strong 4th off 20m at Oamaru & improving with each outing. May be over the odds.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 | |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 105 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 19.6L | $23.30 | |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | R35 to R94 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.60 | |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 26.9L | $33.60 | |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 14.5L | $24.30 | |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 13.7L | $5.60 | |
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 12.9L | $3.70 | |
| 3/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.40 | |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | R48 & faster F&M TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 | |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
Three handy workouts ahead of resuming. Has won fresh, but tough ask here.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 48.4L | $6.70 | |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.90 | |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | R50 to R80 MOB. TROT | $12,530.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 | |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 | |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 45.7L | $3.10 | |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 8.1L | $1.80 | |
| 2/13 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R51 to R75 MOB. TROT | $17,900.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 | |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 457 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.60 | |
| 1/3 | 23/12/2025 | - | R44 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | R35 to R76 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2024 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $98,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 45.7L | $126.00 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Goes well here, but cannot afford a slow getaway in this field. Take on trust.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 115.7L | $9.90 | |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | R49 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 26 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 | |
| 3/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | R37 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/13 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R63 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| - | $2.10 | |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 102.2L | $1.70 | |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,740.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 8.9L | $1.80 | |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | R38 to R60 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,090.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 911.9L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 | |
| 12/12 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| - | $4.20 | |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | R50 to R80 MOB. TROT | $12,530.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 6.7L | $1.70 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Early check 17 Sep trial, but tidy trial prior. May be better for this. Place.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 | |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 | |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.70 | |
| 6/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 19.9L | $4.60 | |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 | |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 | |
| 1/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 | |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 | |
| 2/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 | |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
As consistent as always in his two starts back. Loves this track/distance. EW.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.00 | |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 105 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 1.9L | $6.30 | |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Up to & including R90 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.00 | |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 16.4L | $20.80 | |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 9.4L | $7.30 | |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 23.7L | $30.60 | |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 8.9L | $9.20 | |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 12.9L | $9.60 | |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Jacob Dunn
Stats
Comments
Shrugged off 20m mark for Oamaru win - her first at 2600m. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 2.2L | $9.10 | |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1 |
| 16.9L | $2.70 | |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 26.9L | $26.20 | |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 10.8L | $20.90 | |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | FFA MOB. TROT | $529,891.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 29.6L | $37.90 | |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 5 |
| 18.0L | $16.40 | |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 9 |
| 4.0L | $57.30 | |
| 8/11 | 13/03/2026 | 72 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 9 |
| 25.8L | $36.40 | |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Jacob Dunn | 2 |
| 43.0L | $23.60 | |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO R35 to R76 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.10 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Suggested he's a leading hope for the spring with Ordeal Cup win. Goes close.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 247 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 | |
| 2/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | R35 to R94 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2 |
| 18.6L | $2.10 | |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.60 | |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | John Dunn | 10 |
| 4.6L | $8.70 | |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 4.6L | $21.10 | |
| 6/15 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | FFA TROT | $400,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | John Dunn | 8 |
| 16.7L | $28.90 | |
| 7/12 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 14.8L | $5.10 | |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 | |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 | |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 133 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.30 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Hauled in late by #16 in the Ordeal Cup, but will be sharper again here. Threat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 | |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 105 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 7 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 | |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Ben Hope | 7 |
| 9.7L | $2.70 | |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Ben Hope | 8 |
| 9.7L | $7.60 | |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 13.7L | $3.30 | |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 | |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.20 | |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 56 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 21.3L | $2.30 | |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 | |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 4.6L | $4.50 |