Ashburton Race 9 - THE HOGFATHER TROT

Driver: Henry Sail
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Lacked punch fresh, 21 Aug. Likely improver and place hope from handy spot here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | 124 | R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Henry Sail | 4 |
| 18.8L | $60.90 | |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | R38 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,938.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 10 |
| 29.6L | $22.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 | |
| 10/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 14 |
| 48.4L | $15.30 | |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 5 |
| 17.5L | $52.90 | |
| 5/12 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 10.8L | $19.20 | |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slow | Henry Sail | 5 |
| 48.4L | $7.40 | |
| 3/12 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 6 |
| 1.9L | $30.10 | |
| 3/13 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 9 |
| 14.8L | $85.30 | |
| 11/13 | 01/02/2026 | 11 | R41 to R49 SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Henry Sail | 4 |
| 35.0L | $98.60 |

Driver: Luke Whittaker
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Comments
Delivered knockout late last week to quit maidens. Threat with full manners.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 182 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,808.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Easy | Luke Whittaker | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.40 | |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | R38 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/15 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 3 |
| 562.2L | $70.90 | |
| 14/15 | 08/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Luke Whittaker | 4 |
| 347.0L | $26.30 | |
| 5/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
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Comments
Continues to race with purpose and another cheque is within her grasp today.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 13.2L | $24.50 | |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,245.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 6 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 | |
| 6/10 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.90 | |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | John Morrison | 2 |
| 1.9L | $17.20 | |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 5.9L | $8.90 | |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | John Morrison | 3 |
| 12.1L | $35.90 | |
| 11/14 | 26/06/2026 | 49 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Leo O'Reilly | 10 |
| 20.7L | $39.50 | |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 7 |
| 164.1L | $4.00 | |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 4 |
| 5.6L | $10.50 | |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 24.7L | $23.50 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Grabbed a well overdue win here, 9 Aug from front. Manners make her competitive.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.30 | |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 | |
| 7/13 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,175.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 11.3L | $18.20 | |
| 6/11 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 15.9L | $12.70 | |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 0.3L | $27.10 | |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 20.2L | $13.10 | |
| 6/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 9.1L | $15.20 | |
| 6/15 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 19.6L | $13.50 | |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2026 | 25 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 14.8L | $11.90 | |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 7.5L | $21.80 |

Driver: Blair Orange
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Comments
Solid ending to last campaign. Yet to feature at this venue; place roughie fresh
Last Starts 129 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,500.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 29.6L | $43.40 | |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R42 to R45 TROT INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 19.6L | $59.10 | |
| 12/14 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 43.0L | $38.60 | |
| 1/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 | |
| 6/14 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 32.3L | $7.80 | |
| 3/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 3.0L | $30.20 | |
| 6/14 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 | |
| 1/13 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 0.5L | $16.50 | |
| 5/13 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | R35 to R37 TROT | $11,193.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Sheree Tomlinson | 8 |
| 3.8L | $89.10 | |
| 8/11 | 07/12/2025 | 24 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 67.2L | $10.90 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
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Comments
Mixing his efforts but does have form here and would need considering for minors
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 | 16/08/2026 | 30 | R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 2.4L | $22.80 | |
| 13/14 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D | $25,875.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 5 |
| 123.7L | $19.90 | |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 35 | R41 to R60 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 5.6L | $13.80 | |
| 11/14 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 45.7L | $11.20 | |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R39 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 2.2L | $5.70 | |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 23.7L | $5.90 | |
| 4/11 | 08/05/2026 | 34 | 3YO+ R46 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 24.2L | $40.60 | |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 32.3L | $26.90 | |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | R45 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 11.6L | $7.60 | |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 9.1L | $20.30 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
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Comments
Won from the front at Add prior to battling run 5 days later. Sure to get handy.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,245.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 9 |
| 19.6L | $21.40 | |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 0.8L | $20.50 | |
| 7/15 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 12 |
| 19.6L | $29.50 | |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $10,423.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 | |
| 5/13 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | Up to R45 with cond. TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 | |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Robbie Holmes | 9 |
| 4.3L | $23.10 | |
| 8/12 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R37 to R40 TROT | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 1 |
| 25.3L | $10.90 | |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 6.7L | $25.50 | |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 43.0L | $12.80 | |
| 3/14 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,420.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 16.7L | $26.80 |

Driver: Peter Davis
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Comments
Winner here back in 2024 but hard to make a case for on latest offerings.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/08/2026 | 49 | R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Peter Davis | 3 |
| 86.1L | $14.50 | |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | R38 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | R35 to R40 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 59.2L | $96.10 | |
| 14/14 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Peter Davis | 2 |
| 51.1L | $88.90 | |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | R35 to R66 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | 77 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 145.3L | $83.30 | |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,275.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 269.0L | $50.10 | |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 2 |
| 242.1L | $24.10 | |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | R117 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 72.6L | $10.70 | |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 40.4L | $28.20 | |
| 7/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | R36 to R72 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2 |
| 239.4L | $32.20 | |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 1 |
| 287.8L | $28.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Comments
Showed plenty of ticker to score 1st-up, 26 July. Will be favoured to double-up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | John Dunn | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 | |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Alan Edge | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |