Ashburton Race 8 - WHITE RACING/ HOTEL ASHBURTON HANDLE CLUB PACE

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Slick late to score at Rang. No cheques here but respect with usual safe manners
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 | |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $12,281.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 | |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Zachary Butcher | 11 |
| 26.9L | $6.40 | |
| 10/14 | 04/04/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 22.1L | $36.10 | |
| 2/13 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 | |
| 11/14 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $11,903.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 9 |
| 16.1L | $18.80 | |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 | |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 7 |
| 9.1L | $2.70 | |
| 5/13 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Riley Harrison | 9 |
| 6.7L | $27.30 | |
| 3/9 | 08/02/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE JUN.D | $11,844.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Riley Harrison | 1 |
| 18.0L | $14.40 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Battled closer without threatening last week but earlier form strong; has claims
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 11 |
| 19.4L | $5.00 | |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | 5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Thomas Borcoskie | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 | |
| 3/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2300m | Dead | Harrison Orange | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 | |
| 6/14 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 11 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 | |
| 1/12 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 12 |
| 6.2L | $5.20 | |
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 13 |
| 2.7L | $14.80 | |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 30 | 4YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 29.6L | $11.30 | |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 9 |
| 21.3L | $26.90 | |
| 6/11 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Dan Roberts | 11 |
| 11.0L | $26.30 | |
| 9/10 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 7 |
| 29.6L | $18.80 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Whacked away last week at HQ. This is an easier assignment so don't discount.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 2 |
| 15.3L | $48.00 | |
| 9/13 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $15,263.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 8 |
| 29.6L | $10.40 | |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 16.4L | $6.50 | |
| 2/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 | |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.30 | |
| 5/14 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 5.6L | $18.10 | |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 18.6L | $28.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,090.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Slow | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 | |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE | $17,205.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 | |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 26.9L | $4.10 |

Driver: Darnika Williams
Stats
Comments
Off the scene since Jan when just fair here. Has won fresh and can't be ignored.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 23.1L | $9.20 | |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 | |
| 9/13 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 45.7L | $18.60 | |
| 8/13 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | 3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 12 |
| 29.6L | $34.80 | |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $13,510.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 83.4L | $5.80 | |
| 13/14 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 8 |
| 48.4L | $38.20 | |
| 9/14 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 9 |
| 20.4L | $21.40 | |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 5 |
| 23.7L | $4.70 | |
| 4/14 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 11.6L | $8.40 | |
| 1/11 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Driver: Nikita Burton
Stats
Comments
Too sharp winning at Inv, 26 Apr. Looks hard to contain again in course debut.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 13.4L | $1.60 | |
| 2/14 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Nikita Burton | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 | |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 13.4L | $3.10 | |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nikita Burton | 1 |
| 13.2L | $4.40 | |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 1700m | Good | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 | |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 34 | with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,038.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nikita Burton | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 | |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | R35 to R74 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carl Markham | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.60 | |
| 8/8 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 150.6L | $15.40 | |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 | |
| 2/12 | 09/12/2025 | 67 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 9 |
| 8.1L | $2.10 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Sharp Mot win and did ok up in grade off wide alley at Rang. Combos include here
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 8 |
| 19.4L | $47.60 | |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Wilson House | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 | |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Harrison Orange | 5 |
| 15.1L | $23.90 | |
| 10/11 | 06/04/2026 | 22 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Alana Cameron | 3 |
| 29.6L | $20.20 | |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,615.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| 69.9L | $4.50 | |
| 14/14 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R37 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 53.8L | $5.30 | |
| 2/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 10 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 | |
| 4/13 | 08/02/2026 | 2 | 6YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Hororata | 1609m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 5 |
| 5.6L | $6.40 | |
| 6/12 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $13,000.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 8.6L | $8.40 | |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Blair Wilmott | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Struggling since his late Jan success and looks safely held off wide alley today
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 12 | R36 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Thomas Borcoskie | 5 |
| 2.2L | $13.60 | |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 4 |
| 26.9L | $30.40 | |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | 5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Korbyn Newman | 12 |
| 139.9L | $48.40 | |
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2300m | Dead | Ricky May | 6 |
| 96.8L | $15.40 | |
| 8/14 | 06/04/2026 | 60 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| 13.2L | $13.50 | |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $15,969.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 51.1L | $5.80 | |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 1.3L | $22.30 | |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 2 | R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,230.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 | |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 29.6L | $14.50 | |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE | $12,063.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Slow | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 5.9L | $5.30 | |
| 10/11 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $12,281.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 19.9L | $3.10 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Fair to middling in Meth mile attempt, 8 Feb. Requires favours off widest alley.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | 6YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Hororata | 1609m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 11 |
| 10.8L | $13.90 | |
| 5/9 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R42 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Slow | Gavin Smith | 5 |
| 20.2L | $8.20 | |
| 8/12 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 11 |
| 16.7L | $18.50 | |
| 9/14 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | 5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Gavin Smith | 11 |
| 26.6L | $23.20 | |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 7 |
| 15.3L | $22.40 | |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 67 | 3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 4 |
| 16.7L | $7.50 | |
| 1/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.20 | |
| 1/13 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,193.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Seth Hill | 5 |
| 2.2L | $19.60 | |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Gavin Smith | 4 |
| 14.5L | $16.30 | |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2025 | 70 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,318.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 10 |
| 8.1L | $16.30 |