Motukarara Race 5 - THE PINT & PONY RACING & SPORTS BAR PACE

Driver: Craig Thornley
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Off the speed at Add, 23 Jan after showing no zip here. Hard to see taking this.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 134.5L | $110.00 |
| 10/14 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:04.7 | 11 |
| 26.4L | $43.10 |
| 12/13 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 61.9L | $12.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,775.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:06.9 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $28.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/11/2025 | 163 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:08.5 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $12.40 |
| 2/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 20/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $16.70 |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/11/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Neil Munro | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
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Comments
Yet to light up the trial tracks but stable must be respected. Watch the market.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carl Markham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 28/05/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
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Comments
Victorious in latest two trials and that will ensure plenty of support today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Big runs on Coast without all favours. Maiden win looks imminent; on top for us.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,494.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:07.1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.60 |
| 10/13 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $45.70 |
| 6/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:10.1 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $11.10 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Robbie Close | 2:02.3 | 8 |
| 75.3L | $9.10 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:12.9 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $13.40 |
| 7/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 12.1L | $21.20 | |
| 12/16 | 26/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 56.5L | $9.30 | |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
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Comments
Solid Oam outing following a fair effort on Rang grass. Requiring luck to figure
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $9.20 |
| 7/13 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:04.7 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $85.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $15.90 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:10.2 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $71.50 |
| 13/14 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:12.8 | 12 |
| 45.7L | $86.80 |
| 7/12 | 01/02/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:07.6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.70 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 61.9L | $14.10 | |
| 10/13 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 22.9L | $6.80 | |
| 2/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 | |
| 3/14 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 5.6L | $29.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
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Comments
Sound trials to prepare for today's debut. Mum was a handy type. Keep safe here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Commenced career with strong 2nd at Add. Sure to be competitive on the grass too
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $18.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Slushy | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 20/03/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
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Comments
Failed to fire at Add, 25 Feb. Looks stretched attempting to bag first placing.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 43.0L | $22.50 |
| 9/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:05.5 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $45.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:10.1 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $54.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 59.2L | $69.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 64.6L | $56.80 |
| 8/11 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:10.0 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $48.70 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 6 |
| 11.3L | $81.90 | |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,775.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 22.1L | $33.50 | |
| 8/11 | 28/11/2025 | 32 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 12 |
| 18.8L | $62.70 | |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 40.4L | $39.50 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
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Comments
Strong performer in trials here last Nov & Chertsey winner since. Tris/first 4s.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Cameron
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Comments
Got things wrong in the score-up on debut but support was there so must consider
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Ross Cameron | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Ross Cameron | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 177.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 1609m | Good | Ross Cameron | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Gray
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Comments
No form to speak of and despite winning 28 Feb trial we are happy to risk today.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Wilson House | 2:10.0 | 1 |
| 53.8L | $50.30 |
| 6/12 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Alana Cameron | 2:06.4 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $78.10 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:00.7 | 10 |
| 16.4L | $65.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/11/2025 | 36 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:01.2 | 8 |
| 250.2L | $51.80 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:01.4 | 11 |
| 22.3L | $23.80 |
| 10/10 | 05/10/2025 | 154 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2300m | Heavy | Samantha Ottley | 2:14.0 | 3 |
| 88.8L | $24.70 |
| 12/12 | 04/05/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 11 |
| 228.7L | $43.80 | |
| 13/13 | 21/04/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 1980m | Slushy | John Morrison | 11 |
| 156.0L | $18.50 | |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
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Comments
Only placing did come on the grass surface but looks stretched on recent form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:02.2 | 8 |
| 72.6L | $70.40 |
| 14/14 | 08/02/2026 | 32 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Harrison Orange | 2:10.1 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $12.60 |
| 11/13 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $26.80 |
| 10/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 64.6L | $21.10 |
| 11/13 | 18/12/2025 | 18 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.40 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 | |
| 12/14 | 13/11/2025 | 179 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Morrison | 7 |
| 137.2L | $100.10 | |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Brett Thomas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 17.5L | $24.80 | |
| 9/14 | 27/04/2025 | 77 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 15 |
| 53.8L | $89.60 |