Addington Race 5 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND NZ TROTTING DERBY PRELUDE (MOB TROT)
REDBACK BOB (6) Finished 7th last time at Ashburton but promising career start. Has been a model of consistency since coming back from a spell. Will be there at the finish. SOUTHERLY (7) Bold effort to win last time at Kaikoura and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 attempts. In the mix. CHOCTA (3) Finished 5th last time here. Can be competitive. BREWSTER BAKER (4) Put the head down when winning last time around here. Not without claims.

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Backed when resuming at Winton. Has gate speed, but needs to show more late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 159 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Wint | 1609m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 | |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Wint | 2400m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 13.7L | $2.40 | |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 3 |
| 94.1L | $29.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $110,401.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 5 |
| 131.8L | $39.20 | |
| 12/14 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 317.4L | $3.40 | |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $42,500.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 20.4L | $47.20 | |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 83 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Wint | 2400m | Good | Kirstin Green | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 | |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Omak | 2000m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 269.0L | $2.50 | |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 65 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $22,375.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 0.8L | $34.70 | |
| 5/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 10 |
| 137.2L | $23.10 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Handy from 2nd row draw here 21 Oct. Good mobile record but First4s best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 5.1L | $13.30 | |
| 9/14 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Meth | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 24.5L | $16.60 | |
| 4/13 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Tmru | 2600m | Slushy | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 121.0L | $18.10 | |
| 7/12 | 20/09/2026 | 126 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Gera | 1950m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 5 |
| 80.7L | $11.00 | |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $24,250.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.80 | |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 | |
| 7/15 | 26/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 10.2L | $10.60 | |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 | |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | 163 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 0.3L | $35.40 | |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 6 |
| 43.0L | $39.90 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Winter winner here & showed some guts 02 Oct. Combos claims from #3.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 21.0L | $2.40 | |
| 3/11 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 9.4L | $9.30 | |
| 7/13 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 14.8L | $13.90 | |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,720.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 20.2L | $6.70 | |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $15,160.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 | |
| 1/15 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 | |
| 2/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 | |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.90 | |
| 5/12 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 | |
| 6/15 | 29/05/2026 | 196 | with cond. TROT | $17,893.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 19.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Comments
Rattled home to haul in a subsequent winner 23 Oct. Trifectas prospect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 72.6L | $40.30 | |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | R35 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 156.0L | $4.20 | |
| 2/13 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | John Dunn | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.10 | |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,160.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 9.7L | $7.60 | |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 175 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,720.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 20.4L | $5.40 | |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 3 |
| 22.6L | $5.00 | |
| 7/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Rang | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 23.7L | $11.20 | |
| 10/12 | 19/02/2026 | 279 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 29.6L | $11.70 | |
| 3/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | R36 to R84 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | R37 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/05/2025 | 19 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $45,625.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 72.6L | $12.10 |

Driver: Jacob Dunn
Stats
Comments
Using the mobile to good effect in 3 starts back. Capable of offering cheek.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.20 | |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 6 |
| 12.4L | $12.50 | |
| 1/11 | 02/10/2026 | 175 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 | |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Simon Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Simon Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 32.3L | $8.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 56.5L | $4.90 | |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 | |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Add | 1980m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Did his share of work for first defeat 26 Oct. Gets key draw swing though. EW.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/10/2026 | 63 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 19.4L | $5.00 | |
| 1/4 | 20/10/2026 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | Wint | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.10 | |
| 1/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Inv | 2200m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.70 | |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Wint | 1609m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 10.8L | $1.40 | |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 09/05/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Found more to win at Kaikoura. On mobile debut, but can call on a 2nd wind.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $10,230.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.00 | |
| 1/13 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Tmru | 2050m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.90 | |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Meth | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 | |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Didn't have any luck at Ashburton. Going better than form suggests. Smokey.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 32.3L | $27.00 | |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 14.0L | $14.50 | |
| 13/14 | 02/10/2026 | 133 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $18,630.00 | Add | 2000m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 8 |
| 48.4L | $9.80 | |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 6 |
| 83.4L | $1.80 | |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 6 |
| 185.6L | $10.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $75,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 | |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 154 | 3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 | |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | R40 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $110,400.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 | |
| 3/4 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $12,263.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 69.9L | $2.90 | |
| 2/4 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $75,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Plenty of purpose behind quality fillies recently. Can shrug off unruly & win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 14.0L | $20.30 | |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 | |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.70 | |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 112 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 212.5L | $2.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 7 |
| 99.5L | $4.50 | |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 10.2L | $1.70 | |
| 2/2 | 21/04/2026 | - | R49 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $18,176.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 | |
| 1/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R36 to R40, R41 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Motu | 2170m | Dead | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 | |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 48.4L | $4.40 |