Gore Race 8 - HUNTER FAMILY HANDICAP PACE
WAG STAR (7) finished third last start over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 4.5 metres, after a good win at Gore the run prior. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. ALWAYS DREAMING (5) finished fifth last start over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 7 metres, after a good win at Central Southland Raceway the run prior. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. BAR LOUIE (6) resumes from a spell. Last appeared when a modest seventh over 1980m at Addington four months ago. DREAMS ARE FREE (2) resumes following a spell of four months. Generally comes to hand very quickly, with two wins from four first-up appearances. Well-placed to open this prep with a win.

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Nice work behind mobile last start. Stand can be a query. Rough hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $59.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | R44 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,635.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Oliver Kite | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | R49 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $8.30 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Hayden Douglas | 2:11.5 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $26.90 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 11 |
| 14.5L | $33.90 | |
| 10/13 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 1 |
| 61.9L | $67.30 | |
| 8/11 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 6 |
| 40.4L | $22.50 | |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 9 |
| 16.9L | $10.70 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
No trials but barn sure to have him prepped. Good when on his game. Consider.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 274.4L | $56.10 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE | $50,000.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $18.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Tuapeka | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/10 | 19/10/2025 | 44 | R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $14,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | 4YO+ R60 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $2.30 |
| 9/15 | 17/08/2025 | 254 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 10.0L | $13.80 | |
| 1/2 | 15/07/2025 | - | R45 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2024 | 21 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $310,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 16 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/11/2024 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $500,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 11 |
| 166.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 28/10/2024 | 15 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong early last start after deserved Cromwell win. On the fringes.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 314.7L | $35.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | 51 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $93,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $86.10 |
| 8/13 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $10.30 |
| 7/14 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | John Dunn | 1:55.6 | 12 |
| 23.9L | $21.70 |
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 23.1L | $140.10 | |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 15.3L | $48.70 | |
| 6/11 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | FFA PACE | $98,250.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 20.7L | $75.60 | |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Tuapeka | 2700m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
Solid after mid-race burn last start. Fitter for recent runs & solid claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $33.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 166.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/14 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $103,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.10 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Mark Hurrell | 2:11.5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $17.50 |
| 5/13 | 07/12/2025 | 58 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 1:56.7 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $21.10 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2025 | 126 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 6 |
| 6.7L | $38.80 | |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 | |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 | |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R55 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Mark Hurrell | 6 |
| 4.8L | $24.30 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Little luck but ran well last start. Handicapped to be a leading hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 35 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $25,438.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:56.6 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $36.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | R38 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 9 |
| 22.9L | $52.50 | |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | 3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE | $12,530.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 | |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2025 | 12 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 6 |
| 10.0L | $19.50 | |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Two trial wins to prepare. Took on top grades last prep & deserves respect.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | R44 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | R35 to R74 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 53.8L | $88.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $27,375.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $27.30 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/15 | 17/08/2025 | 65 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | R47 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | R50 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $26,850.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.20 | |
| 1/10 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $28,950.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 10 |
| 8.1L | $2.40 | |
| 1/9 | 25/05/2025 | 156 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 | |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | R44 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2024 | 70 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Josh Dickie | 8 |
| 336.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Excellent in his Ascot 3rd. Lands on a handicap to me a major force here.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | R51 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 23 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Craig Ferguson | 2:11.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,900.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $93,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $17.10 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 6 |
| 26.9L | $101.60 | |
| 5/11 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 12.9L | $4.30 | |
| 7/11 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | FFA PACE | $58,950.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 8 |
| 15.3L | $111.50 | |
| 7/15 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | FFA PACE | $63,150.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 8 |
| 17.2L | $87.20 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Nice work in his trials to prepare. Finds suitable assignment & can compete.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 17/08/2025 | 65 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $11.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,338.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $2.40 |
| 4/14 | 16/05/2025 | 134 | 4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 1:56.2 | 14 |
| 6.7L | $49.50 |
| 5/5 | 02/01/2025 | 13 | FFA MOB. PACE | $35,100.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 188.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2024 | 35 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $94,750.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2024 | 3 | 3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:59.2 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/11/2024 | 15 | FFA MOB. PACE | $40,700.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 10 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 28/10/2024 | 10 | 3YO+ FFA PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 5 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/15 | 18/10/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 5 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 06/10/2024 | 9 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $40,700.00 | Methven | 3000m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |