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Addington Race 12 - GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE)

Race Time:4:48 AM

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:3200m

Minos (1)14398

Trainer: Jason Grimson (New South Wales)12 mths 36: 10-2-12

Driver: Jason Grimson

5 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Ariadne Lavra

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career36: 10-2-12

LTS$326,456.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %27.78%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Couldn't go on after early work at Kaikoura. Can't be tardy early from #1. Odds.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	02/11/2026	16	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Kaik	2400m	Good	Jason Grimson		7	1. Captains Mistress	45.7L	$22.10

Franco Sinatra (2)51186

Trainer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety (West Melton)12 mths 57: 16-6-6

Driver: Anthony Butt

6 yo B G

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Dam: San Rafaella

Dam's Sire: Western Ideal

Stats

Career57: 16-6-6

LTS$291,819.00

BMR

TS37: 12-0-0

Win %28.07%

Place %49.12%

Comments

Kicked off spring well before moderate runs in last two. Looking for more late.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	2	1. The Lazarus Effect	13.2L	$36.50
8/13	16/10/2026	12	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	10	1. Bettors Anvil	11.3L	$28.30
1/10	04/10/2026	21	R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$38,600.00	Meth	3000m	Dead	Carter Dalgety	1	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Mo'unga	1.6L	$7.70
1/8	13/09/2026	9	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Carter Dalgety	4	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Bettors Anvil	0.3L	$8.30
5/6	04/09/2026	96	FFA PACE	$35,800.00	Add	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	4	1. The Lazarus Effect	8.3L	$16.50
1/6	25/08/2026	-	R35 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	0	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Lous Pinup Girl	0.0L	$0.00
6/6	19/08/2026	-	R40 to R91 SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	0	1. Captain Tyron	-	$0.00
1/7	31/05/2026	9	FFA MOB. PACE	$22,813.00	Ashb	1700m	Good	Carter Dalgety	6	1. Franco Sinatra 2. The Big Lebowski	2.2L	$5.80
2/14	22/05/2026	14	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$103,500.00	Add	3200m	Good	Carter Dalgety	3	1. It's Tough 2. Franco Sinatra	0.8L	$15.90
3/7	08/05/2026	19	FFA MOB. PACE	$54,750.00	Add	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	2	1. Marketplace 3. Franco Sinatra	3.5L	$23.60
3/5	19/04/2026	7	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,938.00	Add	2600m	Good	Carter Dalgety	1	1. It's Tough 3. Franco Sinatra	10.2L	$7.40
9/9	12/04/2026	14	R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Wint	2400m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	1	1. Dreams Are Free	91.5L	$3.30

Mo'unga (3)64233

Trainer: Regan Todd (Yaldhurst)12 mths 52: 13-4-5

Driver: Robbie Close

7 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: O Baby

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career52: 13-4-5

LTS$307,844.00

BMR

TS28: 6-0-0

Win %25.00%

Place %42.31%

Comments

Bold efforts out wide in the closing stages & he's flying. Same Race Multis must

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	02/11/2026	17	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Kaik	2400m	Good	Robbie Close	5	1. Captains Mistress 3. Mo'unga	12.1L	$11.50
3/13	16/10/2026	12	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Robbie Close	13	1. Bettors Anvil 3. Mo'unga	4.3L	$117.80
2/10	04/10/2026	9	R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$38,600.00	Meth	3000m	Dead	Robbie Close	2	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Mo'unga	1.6L	$9.20
4/8	25/09/2026	21	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Robbie Close	2	1. Marketplace	12.9L	$35.80
6/6	04/09/2026	14	FFA PACE	$35,800.00	Add	2600m	Good	Robbie Close	5	1. The Lazarus Effect	12.4L	$8.20
2/7	21/08/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Robbie Close	1	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Mo'unga	2.7L	$10.00
4/9	07/08/2026	42	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Robbie Close	1	1. Bettors Anvil	4.3L	$3.70
5/6	26/06/2026	14	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,110.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Robbie Close	1	1. Renegade	13.2L	$4.00
1/9	12/06/2026	12	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$17,055.00	Add	2600m	Good	Robbie Close	1	1. Mo'unga 2. Renegade	3.2L	$5.20
5/7	31/05/2026	23	FFA MOB. PACE	$22,813.00	Ashb	1700m	Good	Robbie Close	7	1. Franco Sinatra	4.3L	$12.10

Kingman (4)8x824

Trainer: Luke McCarthy (New South Wales)12 mths 46: 16-8-5

Driver: Luke McCarthy

5 yo B H

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Gotta Go Dali Queen

Dam's Sire: Dali(USA)

Stats

Career46: 16-8-5

LTS$1,176,655.00

BMR

TS2: 2-0-0

Win %34.78%

Place %63.04%

Comments

Last two runs have shown a hint of his best. Massive in last year's Cup. Upset.

Last Starts 209 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	10/04/2026	27	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Luke McCarthy		8	1. Leap To Fame	26.9L	$16.90

Rubira (5)15607

Trainer: Nathan Purdon (Pukekohe)12 mths 30: 12-4-6

Driver: -

4 yo Br G

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Delightful Kas

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career30: 12-4-6

LTS$443,244.00

BMR

TS12: 2-0-0

Win %40.00%

Place %73.33%

Comments

Better away early at Ashburton, but Junior FFA looks more suitable. Stretched.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Jonny Cox	6	1. The Lazarus Effect	18.6L	$79.60
11/13	16/10/2026	12	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Jonny Cox	11	1. Bettors Anvil	15.1L	$79.00
6/10	04/10/2026	16	R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$38,600.00	Meth	3000m	Dead	Mark Purdon	3	1. Franco Sinatra	14.3L	$7.60
5/6	18/09/2026	42	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,375.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Mark Purdon	3	1. American Me	12.1L	$3.90
1/7	07/08/2026	147	R51 & faster MOB. PACE	$12,775.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Mark Purdon	9	1. Rubira 2. Jeremiah	3.0L	$2.50
8/8	13/03/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,200.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Andre Poutama	3	1. The Lazarus Effect	35.0L	$13.40
4/6	06/03/2026	14	3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE	$15,215.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Mark Purdon	5	1. Better Knuckle Up	1.3L	$1.50
3/9	20/02/2026	98	R53 & faster MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	AlxP	1609m	Fast	Mark Purdon	7	1. Sooner The Bettor 3. Rubira	18.8L	$2.60
8/9	14/11/2025	18	3YO MOB. PACE	$480,000.00	Add	1980m	Fast	Mark Purdon	7	1. Got The Chocolates	61.9L	$19.90
4/7	05/11/2025	-	R71 & faster MOB. PACE	$0.00	Add	1980m	Good	Nathan Purdon	0	1. Captains Mistress	-	$0.00
3/7	27/10/2025	17	3YO MOB. PACE	$27,375.00	Ashb	1700m	Good	Mark Purdon	6	1. Got The Chocolates 3. Rubira	11.3L	$5.80

Swayzee (6)3x411

Trainer: Jason Grimson (New South Wales)12 mths 84: 35-10-13

Driver: Cameron Hart

8 yo B G

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Lettucereason

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career84: 35-10-13

LTS$2,828,209.00

BMR

TS2: 2-0-0

Win %41.67%

Place %69.05%

Comments

Two-time NZ Cup winner who has unleashed some slick times recently. Chance.

Last Starts 181 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	08/05/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	AlxP	2700m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1	1. Got The Chocolates 3. Swayzee	19.4L	$5.40
3/6	01/05/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$89,500.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Cameron Hart	7	1. Got The Chocolates 3. Swayzee	0.8L	$3.40
3/10	24/04/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	AlxP	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart	8	1. The Lazarus Effect 3. Swayzee	3.8L	$3.10
3/10	10/04/2026	27	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Cameron Hart	2	1. Leap To Fame 3. Swayzee	23.4L	$3.10

Tact McLeod (7)35694

Trainer: Mark Jones (Burnham)12 mths 36: 9-5-6

Driver: Samantha Ottley

7 yo B G

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Tact Hayley Jane

Dam's Sire: Albert Albert

Stats

Career36: 9-5-6

LTS$337,215.00

BMR

TS15: 5-0-0

Win %25.00%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Nice confidence booster when 4th at Kaikoura. Will need things to go his way.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	02/11/2026	17	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Kaik	2400m	Good	Samantha Ottley	1	1. Captains Mistress	18.0L	$61.30
9/13	16/10/2026	21	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	4	1. Bettors Anvil	14.0L	$89.00
6/8	25/09/2026	12	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Samantha Ottley	3	1. Marketplace	13.7L	$28.00
5/8	13/09/2026	9	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	7	1. Franco Sinatra	7.3L	$7.20
3/6	04/09/2026	14	FFA PACE	$35,800.00	Add	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	3	1. The Lazarus Effect 3. Tact McLeod	7.8L	$15.40
6/7	21/08/2026	531	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Samantha Ottley	5	1. The Lazarus Effect	8.1L	$15.30
2/6	11/08/2026	-	R35 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Samantha Ottley	0	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Tact McLeod	-	$0.00
2/6	05/08/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	0	1. Razor Horizon 2. Tact McLeod	-	$0.00
1/4	07/05/2026	-	R35 to R80 MOB. PACE	$0.00	Rang	2000m	Good	Samantha Ottley	0	1. Tact McLeod 2. Carrera Hombre	0.0L	$0.00
1/4	28/04/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Good	Samantha Ottley	0	1. Tact McLeod 2. Scarlett's Legacy	0.0L	$0.00

Leap To Fame (8)21111

Trainer: Grant Dixon (Queensland)12 mths 96: 76-15-3

Driver: Grant Dixon

7 yo B H

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Lettucereason

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career96: 76-15-3

LTS$7,166,462.00

BMR

TS2: 1-0-0

Win %79.17%

Place %97.92%

Comments

Stellar record says it all. So close last year. Big chance to round out his CV.

Last Starts 209 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	10/04/2026	13	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Grant Dixon		7	1. Leap To Fame 2. Akuta	18.8L	$2.50

Renegade (9)45974

Trainer: Brendon Hill (Swannanoa)12 mths 38: 8-4-3

Driver: Seth Hill

5 yo B G

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Dam: Double Shot

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career38: 8-4-3

LTS$176,213.00

BMR

TS29: 8-0-0

Win %21.05%

Place %39.47%

Comments

Starting to run on with purpose recently. This is much harder. Midfield best.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Seth Hill	4	1. The Lazarus Effect	5.9L	$79.60
7/13	16/10/2026	12	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Harrison Orange	12	1. Bettors Anvil	8.3L	$47.30
9/10	04/10/2026	9	R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$38,600.00	Meth	3000m	Dead	Seth Hill	4	1. Franco Sinatra	25.6L	$3.60
5/8	25/09/2026	21	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Seth Hill	1	1. Marketplace	13.4L	$35.70
4/6	04/09/2026	14	FFA PACE	$35,800.00	Add	2600m	Good	Seth Hill	6	1. The Lazarus Effect	7.8L	$28.40
3/7	21/08/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Seth Hill	2	1. The Lazarus Effect 3. Renegade	3.0L	$28.20
8/9	07/08/2026	42	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Bob Butt	1	1. Bettors Anvil	29.6L	$4.80
1/6	26/06/2026	14	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,110.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Seth Hill	1	1. Renegade 2. Da Vinci	0.5L	$2.20
2/9	12/06/2026	12	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$17,055.00	Add	2600m	Good	Seth Hill	1	1. Mo'unga 2. Renegade	3.2L	$5.30
7/7	31/05/2026	201	FFA MOB. PACE	$22,813.00	Ashb	1700m	Good	Seth Hill	4	1. Franco Sinatra	4.8L	$18.20

Republican Party (10)0x362

Trainer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety (West Melton)12 mths 74: 27-9-9

Driver: Carter Dalgety

7 yo B H

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Democrat Party

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Stats

Career74: 27-9-9

LTS$1,336,646.00

BMR

TS31: 12-0-0

Win %36.49%

Place %60.81%

Comments

Dug in bravely for Kaikoura Cup 2nd. Front row draw a help. Not the worst.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	02/11/2026	17	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Kaik	2400m	Good	Carter Dalgety	6	1. Captains Mistress 2. Republican Party	8.3L	$18.60
6/13	16/10/2026	21	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Carter Dalgety	9	1. Bettors Anvil	8.1L	$17.90
3/8	25/09/2026	154	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Carter Dalgety	1	1. Marketplace 3. Republican Party	12.4L	$11.80
3/4	17/09/2026	-	R60 to R116 SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Brittany Graham	0	1. Tact Teva 3. Republican Party	-	$0.00
4/7	09/09/2026	-	R35 to R73 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Carter Dalgety	0	1. Taketheplunge	-	$0.00
3/4	02/09/2026	-	R69 to R116 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Anthony Butt	0	1. It's Tough 3. Republican Party	-	$0.00
10/10	24/04/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	AlxP	1609m	Good	Carter Dalgety	6	1. The Lazarus Effect	53.8L	$29.00
6/10	10/04/2026	8	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	4	1. Leap To Fame	26.1L	$44.10
7/7	02/04/2026	13	FFA MOB. PACE	$54,750.00	Camb	1609m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	5	1. The Janitor	10.0L	$8.20
4/8	20/03/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$55,800.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	6	1. The Lazarus Effect	14.0L	$5.10
7/8	13/03/2026	27	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,200.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	7	1. The Lazarus Effect	21.5L	$2.10

Marketplace (11)12122

Trainer: Regan Todd (Yaldhurst)12 mths 29: 15-8-2

Driver: Craig Ferguson

4 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Cullen Who

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career29: 15-8-2

LTS$1,082,286.00

BMR

TS17: 11-0-0

Win %51.72%

Place %86.21%

Comments

Amazing sectionals at Ashburton. Contrasting draw, but look for him late.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Craig Ferguson	3	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Marketplace	1.1L	$1.60
2/13	16/10/2026	21	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Craig Ferguson	8	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Marketplace	0.5L	$2.10
1/8	25/09/2026	83	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Craig Ferguson	1	1. Marketplace 2. It's Tough	2.2L	$1.70
1/5	08/09/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Craig Ferguson	0	1. Marketplace 2. Esmeralda	0.0L	$0.00
1/7	08/05/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$54,750.00	Add	2600m	Good	Craig Ferguson	1	1. Marketplace 2. It's Tough	1.9L	$1.10
1/5	24/04/2026	154	3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$17,550.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Craig Ferguson	4	1. Marketplace 2. American Me	9.1L	$1.30
5/5	14/04/2026	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Good	Blair Orange	0	1. Beachbreak	-	$0.00
1/8	21/11/2025	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$279,000.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Craig Ferguson	5	1. Marketplace 2. Got The Chocolates	1.3L	$2.10
2/9	14/11/2025	18	3YO MOB. PACE	$480,000.00	Add	1980m	Fast	Craig Ferguson	2	1. Got The Chocolates 2. Marketplace	0.8L	$1.80

Wild Willow (12)72641

Trainer: Warren Stapleton (Rakaia)12 mths 28: 6-2-3

Driver: -

6 yo B G

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Willow

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career28: 6-2-3

LTS$74,444.00

BMR

TS13: 0-0-0

Win %21.43%

Place %39.29%

Comments

Gritty win at Timaru in late October but this is miles apart. Needs scratchings.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	25/10/2026	7	3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE	$18,600.00	Tmru	2600m	Good	Jonny Cox	1	1. Wild Willow 2. Shepherds Delight	2.4L	$6.10
4/10	18/10/2026	21	3YO+ R46 to R60 DiscrHcp PACE	$14,475.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Jonny Cox	2	1. Seaside Croft	7.0L	$7.50
6/7	27/09/2026	9	4YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE	$13,688.00	Tmru	2600m	Slushy	Jonny Cox	3	1. Tact Teva	26.9L	$4.80
2/8	18/09/2026	5	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$18,600.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Jonny Cox	1	1. J T Boe 2. Wild Willow	3.8L	$5.70
7/8	13/09/2026	23	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Jonny Cox	6	1. Franco Sinatra	15.9L	$32.90
4/7	21/08/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Jonny Cox	1	1. The Lazarus Effect	3.0L	$55.40
2/9	07/08/2026	91	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Jonny Cox	2	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Wild Willow	0.8L	$60.20
7/7	21/07/2026	-	R39 & faster PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Good	Ricky May	0	1. John Stewart	-	$0.00
3/7	08/05/2026	7	3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE	$17,338.00	Add	1980m	Good	Jonny Cox	7	1. Sacetas 3. Wild Willow	9.1L	$10.90
3/8	01/05/2026	7	3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE	$17,670.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Jonny Cox	6	1. Radha 3. Wild Willow	7.5L	$6.20
4/9	24/04/2026	12	3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE	$18,003.00	Add	1980m	Fast	Ricky May	7	1. Sideshow Bruce	14.5L	$35.40

Better Knuckle Up (13)6x212

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 37: 8-6-7

Driver: Harrison Orange

5 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Bare Knuckle

Dam's Sire: Raging Bull

Stats

Career37: 8-6-7

LTS$464,687.00

BMR

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %21.62%

Place %56.76%

Comments

Plenty to like about his spring preparation. 4th here last year. First4s chance.

Last Starts 1 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/3	04/11/2026	-	R100 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Harrison Orange	0	1. Merlin 3. Better Knuckle Up	-	$0.00
2/5	23/10/2026	21	R70 & faster MOB. PACE	$14,918.00	AlxP	1609m	Fast	Harrison Orange	2	1. Merlin 2. Better Knuckle Up	0.8L	$2.50
1/7	02/10/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	AlxP	2700m	Fast	Harrison Orange	3	1. Better Knuckle Up 2. Merlin	16.9L	$2.90
2/6	18/09/2026	140	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,375.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Harrison Orange	1	1. American Me 2. Better Knuckle Up	0.5L	$10.20
6/6	01/05/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$89,500.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	2	1. Got The Chocolates	16.1L	$61.10
6/10	24/04/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	AlxP	1609m	Good	Zachary Butcher	7	1. The Lazarus Effect	10.5L	$82.20
9/10	10/04/2026	21	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	11	1. Leap To Fame	32.3L	$96.10
7/8	20/03/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$55,800.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	7	1. The Lazarus Effect	21.8L	$13.90
1/6	06/03/2026	14	3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE	$15,215.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	3	1. Better Knuckle Up 2. Freeze Frame	-	$3.50
2/9	20/02/2026	51	R53 & faster MOB. PACE	$16,108.00	AlxP	1609m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	6	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up	14.8L	$2.90
4/8	31/12/2025	19	3YO+ FFA PACE	$232,500.00	AlxP	3200m	Slushy	Tony Herlihy	7	1. Republican Party	11.0L	$9.70

It's Tough (14)32556

Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)12 mths 36: 14-8-3

Driver: John Dunn

5 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Cullen's Mercy

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career36: 14-8-3

LTS$299,903.00

BMR

TS23: 9-0-0

Win %38.89%

Place %69.44%

Comments

Run of plain luck through spring campaign. Work to do from draw. Top 5/6.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	02/11/2026	7	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Kaik	2400m	Good	John Dunn	4	1. Captains Mistress	29.6L	$7.30
5/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	John Dunn	7	1. The Lazarus Effect	8.3L	$4.30
5/13	16/10/2026	21	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	John Dunn	3	1. Bettors Anvil	5.1L	$8.70
2/8	25/09/2026	12	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	John Dunn	3	1. Marketplace 2. It's Tough	2.2L	$3.30
3/8	13/09/2026	114	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	John Dunn	8	1. Franco Sinatra 3. It's Tough	1.6L	$1.80
1/4	02/09/2026	-	R69 to R116 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	John Dunn	0	1. It's Tough 2. Bettors Anvil	0.0L	$0.00
1/14	22/05/2026	14	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$103,500.00	Add	3200m	Good	John Dunn	2	1. It's Tough 2. Franco Sinatra	0.8L	$2.30
2/7	08/05/2026	19	FFA MOB. PACE	$54,750.00	Add	2600m	Good	Ricky May	6	1. Marketplace 2. It's Tough	1.9L	$9.40
1/5	19/04/2026	21	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,938.00	Add	2600m	Good	John Dunn	2	1. It's Tough 2. Harrison John	4.6L	$1.30
1/6	29/03/2026	9	R60 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$35,800.00	Rang	2600m	Good	John Dunn	2	1. It's Tough 2. Harrison John	5.9L	$1.60
2/6	20/03/2026	68	3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$17,900.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Riley Harrison	2	1. Got The Chocolates 2. It's Tough	14.5L	$4.00

Bettors Anvil (15)p2713

Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)12 mths 30: 7-3-7

Driver: Tim Williams

4 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Isabella Anvil

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career30: 7-3-7

LTS$285,463.00

BMR

TS19: 5-0-0

Win %23.33%

Place %56.67%

Comments

Proved to be a nice follower of speed. Will need favours, but can surprise.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Tim Williams	8	1. The Lazarus Effect 3. Bettors Anvil	4.3L	$21.20
1/13	16/10/2026	21	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Tim Williams	5	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Marketplace	0.5L	$33.30
7/8	25/09/2026	12	R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Tim Williams	5	1. Marketplace	14.0L	$8.70
2/8	13/09/2026	23	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Tim Williams	3	1. Franco Sinatra 2. Bettors Anvil	0.3L	$15.30
2/4	02/09/2026	-	R69 to R116 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Tim Williams	0	1. It's Tough 2. Bettors Anvil	-	$0.00
0/7	21/08/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Tim Williams	3	1. The Lazarus Effect	-	$9.30
1/9	07/08/2026	35	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Tim Williams	3	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Wild Willow	0.8L	$3.00
1/5	29/07/2026	-	R39 to R65 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Tim Williams	0	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Borrisokane	0.0L	$0.00
4/9	03/07/2026	224	R51 to R70 MOB. PACE	$17,529.00	Add	1980m	Good	Tim Williams	9	1. Trump Card	4.8L	$1.90
1/4	24/06/2026	-	Up to & including R65 SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Tim Williams	0	1. Bettors Anvil 2. Crunchy Bar	0.0L	$0.00
2/2	16/12/2025	-	SpecHcp PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Good	Jonny Cox	0	1. Slots 2. Bettors Anvil	-	$0.00
3/8	21/11/2025	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$279,000.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Tim Williams	2	1. Marketplace 3. Bettors Anvil	21.8L	$20.80
4/9	14/11/2025	18	3YO MOB. PACE	$480,000.00	Add	1980m	Fast	Tim Williams	9	1. Got The Chocolates	26.4L	$62.80
4/7	27/10/2025	17	3YO MOB. PACE	$27,375.00	Ashb	1700m	Good	Tim Williams	1	1. Got The Chocolates	14.8L	$20.60

Merlin (16)0x421

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 56: 25-10-11

Driver: Zachary Butcher

6 yo B H

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Imaginary Bet

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career56: 25-10-11

LTS$1,861,235.00

BMR

TS13: 4-0-0

Win %44.64%

Place %82.14%

Comments

Followed up Alex Park win in small field with nice Cup trial. Trifectas hope.

Last Starts 1 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/3	04/11/2026	-	R100 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Zachary Butcher	0	1. Merlin 2. The Lazarus Effect	0.0L	$0.00
1/5	23/10/2026	21	R70 & faster MOB. PACE	$14,918.00	AlxP	1609m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	5	1. Merlin 2. Better Knuckle Up	0.8L	$1.90
2/7	02/10/2026	14	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	AlxP	2700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	2	1. Better Knuckle Up 2. Merlin	16.9L	$2.00
4/6	18/09/2026	161	R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$22,375.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1	1. American Me	4.6L	$1.80
10/10	10/04/2026	8	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	3	1. Leap To Fame	37.7L	$24.80
3/7	02/04/2026	13	FFA MOB. PACE	$54,750.00	Camb	1609m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	7	1. The Janitor 3. Merlin	3.2L	$6.20
2/8	20/03/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$55,800.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	5	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Merlin	1.9L	$3.70
3/8	13/03/2026	63	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,200.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	8	1. The Lazarus Effect 3. Merlin	7.5L	$7.40
1/4	09/01/2026	9	FFA MOB. PACE	$33,900.00	Camb	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	4	1. Merlin 2. Akuta	3.2L	$2.30
6/8	31/12/2025	19	3YO+ FFA PACE	$232,500.00	AlxP	3200m	Slushy	Zachary Butcher	5	1. Republican Party	17.2L	$4.40
1/6	12/12/2025	28	R73 & faster PACE	$53,700.00	AlxP	2700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1	1. Merlin 2. Little Spike	1.6L	$1.80

The Lazarus Effect (17)x1141

Trainer: Bob Butt (Woodend Beach)12 mths 23: 14-6-1

Driver: Bob Butt

5 yo B G

Sire: Lazarus

Dam: Brook Street

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career23: 14-6-1

LTS$377,580.00

BMR

TS13: 7-0-0

Win %60.87%

Place %91.30%

Comments

Great manners negated by this draw. Can't knock his lead-up though. Consider.

Last Starts 1 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/3	04/11/2026	-	R100 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Bob Butt	0	1. Merlin 2. The Lazarus Effect	-	$0.00
1/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Bob Butt	5	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Marketplace	1.1L	$4.70
4/13	16/10/2026	42	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Bob Butt	2	1. Bettors Anvil	4.8L	$2.90
1/6	06/10/2026	-	R37 to R95 PACE	$0.00	Rang	2600m	Good	Bob Butt	0	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Zarlini	0.0L	$0.00
1/6	04/09/2026	14	FFA PACE	$35,800.00	Add	2600m	Good	Bob Butt	1	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Borrisokane	7.5L	$1.20
1/7	21/08/2026	105	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Bob Butt	2	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Mo'unga	2.7L	$1.50
1/6	11/08/2026	-	R35 & faster PACE	$0.00	Add	2600m	Good	Bob Butt	0	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Tact McLeod	0.0L	$0.00
2/8	08/05/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	AlxP	2700m	Fast	Bob Butt	5	1. Got The Chocolates 2. The Lazarus Effect	10.8L	$5.30
2/6	01/05/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$89,500.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Bob Butt	4	1. Got The Chocolates 2. The Lazarus Effect	0.8L	$3.00
1/10	24/04/2026	35	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	AlxP	1609m	Good	Bob Butt	4	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Got The Chocolates	3.0L	$3.50
1/5	14/04/2026	-	FFA MOB. PACE	$0.00	Ashb	2400m	Good	Bob Butt	0	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Christies Art	0.0L	$0.00
1/8	20/03/2026	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$55,800.00	AlxP	2200m	Fast	Bob Butt	2	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Merlin	1.9L	$2.20
1/8	13/03/2026	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,200.00	AlxP	1700m	Fast	Bob Butt	1	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Sooner The Bettor	3.0L	$4.30
2/8	27/02/2026	70	3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE	$17,670.00	Add	1980m	Fast	Bob Butt	9	1. Jumal 2. The Lazarus Effect	1.1L	$1.90

Dreams Are Free (18)54108

Trainer: Nathan Williamson (Branxholme)12 mths 34: 10-4-5

Driver: -

5 yo B H

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Dam: Start Dreaming

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Stats

Career34: 10-4-5

LTS$202,340.00

BMR

TS12: 0-0-0

Win %29.41%

Place %55.88%

Comments

Failing to put it together at the start recently. Hard pressed to feature here.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	26/10/2026	10	FFA PACE	$55,800.00	Ashb	2400m	Fast	Nathan Williamson	1	1. The Lazarus Effect	40.4L	$39.60
13/13	16/10/2026	8	FFA PACE	$61,050.00	Add	2600m	Good	Nathan Williamson	7	1. Bettors Anvil	570.3L	$16.00
1/7	08/10/2026	25	R46 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$11,863.00	Inv	2200m	Good	Nathan Williamson	1	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Double Time	4.8L	$1.30
4/8	13/09/2026	23	FFA PACE	$37,200.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Nathan Williamson	5	1. Franco Sinatra	5.1L	$4.70
5/7	21/08/2026	5	DiscrHcp PACE	$36,500.00	Add	2600m	Fast	Nathan Williamson	4	1. The Lazarus Effect	4.8L	$4.60
1/10	16/08/2026	51	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$19,300.00	Oama	2600m	Good	Nathan Williamson	1	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Borrisokane	2.7L	$4.10
4/6	26/06/2026	35	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$16,110.00	Add	2600m	Easy	Nathan Williamson	1	1. Renegade	10.8L	$4.90
14/14	22/05/2026	26	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$103,500.00	Add	3200m	Good	Nathan Williamson	1	1. It's Tough	110.3L	$5.90
1/9	26/04/2026	14	R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE	$37,900.00	Inv	2700m	Slushy	Nathan Williamson	2	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Bar Louie	0.5L	$2.20
1/9	12/04/2026	24	R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE	$23,688.00	Wint	2400m	Fast	Nathan Williamson	1	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Ohoka Connor	7.5L	$2.30