Rangiora Race 5 - PETER SMITH MEMORIAL TROT
MACHO MAN (5) won at Addington two runs ago when leading all of the way as the favourite but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1980m at Addington, beaten 8 metres. Has the class to take this out. JASPRIT TROUBLE (1) finished in the money two runs ago then placed second last time over 2200m at Wingatui, finishing 2.25 metres from the winner. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. ROCK LOBSTER (17) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Geraldine over 2500m after getting checked and then as a result breaking in the early running. VAL THORENS (8) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw. Something for the Multiples: ALDEBARAN REDWOOD (18)

Driver: Riley Harrison
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Comments
Game effort came up just short on Sun. This is tougher but drawn to stay handy.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 2:07.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/15 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:07.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:06.2 | 14 |
| 18.3L | $49.30 |
| 5/9 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $39.40 |
| 5/15 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:11.7 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $40.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 64.6L | $49.30 |
| 6/13 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R41 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Akaroa | 2810m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2 |
| 9.7L | $59.20 | |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 177.5L | $21.10 | |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 19.6L | $9.80 | |
| 8/11 | 07/09/2025 | 105 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $10,808.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 5 |
| 23.1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Jason Ford
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Comments
Sound Orari outing at big odds. On the ballot today but throw in if he starts.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:08.0 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $37.30 |
| 14/14 | 23/11/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 285.1L | $42.30 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 09/09/2025 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $13.10 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2025 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/13 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Jason Ford | 2:09.7 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/13 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jason Ford | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.90 | |
| 2/11 | 13/07/2025 | 77 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jason Ford | 10 |
| 0.8L | $57.10 | |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 64 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jason Ford | 1 |
| 199.1L | $57.50 | |
| 5/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/15 | 22/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,104.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Jason Ford | 1 |
| 131.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
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Comments
Early break proved terminal last Sat after showing little at Add. No grass form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 06/12/2025 | 25 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:08.0 | 1 |
| 193.7L | $14.70 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | 4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | James MacDonald | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 83.4L | $21.40 |
| 99/4 | 05/11/2025 | - | R39 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,844.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:06.3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $33.20 |
| 13/16 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $16,050.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:05.0 | 15 |
| 35.0L | $66.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $8,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:09.3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:07.9 | 6 |
| 56.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2025 | 24 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 6 |
| 9.1L | $6.80 | |
| 8/15 | 07/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Tim Williams | 15 |
| 75.3L | $24.10 | |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
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Comments
Rewarded as fave 2 back then tidy run up in grade subsequently. Each-way again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:00.6 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $23.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/16 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 2:09.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:01.0 | 12 |
| 15.6L | $7.80 |
| 2/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:09.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/14 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Tim Williams | 2:19.8 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/14 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 | |
| 4/14 | 21/09/2025 | 112 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 01/06/2025 | 49 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 147.9L | $4.60 | |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2025 | - | R39 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Devon Dolan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/15 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 14 |
| 8.1L | $7.30 |

Driver: Wilson House
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Comments
Ran on at Meth after getting too far back here prior. Can boost multiples today.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2:07.9 | 14 |
| 19.4L | $41.20 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $42.20 |
| 11/14 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Olivia Thornley | 1:59.1 | 10 |
| 75.3L | $103.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Santtu Raitala | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $18.90 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D | $14,550.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Santtu Raitala | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $13.60 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $18.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 5 |
| 3.2L | $20.40 | |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 5 |
| 29.6L | $12.20 | |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2025 | 24 | Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 9.4L | $5.30 | |
| 11/15 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $11,578.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Wilson House | 7 |
| 29.6L | $17.90 |

Driver: Brent Borcoskie
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Comments
Over-the-top Mot winner then just fair up in grade at Meth. Offers exotics value
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $26.30 |
| 1/14 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 2:08.5 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $15.50 |
| 4/14 | 06/11/2025 | 179 | with cond. TROT | $10,350.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 2:05.6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $76.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | R36 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | R35 to R60 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | R35 to R52 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 25/09/2025 | - | R36 to R44 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 11/05/2025 | 20 | with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 2:04.4 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $100.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Brent Borcoskie | 2:06.6 | 10 |
| 26.9L | $39.90 |
| 11/12 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 TROT INV.D | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.1 | 10 |
| 78.0L | $17.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 7 |
| 69.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 20/03/2025 | - | R40 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Brent Borcoskie | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 02/03/2025 | 24 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 11 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2025 | 29 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 8 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Cameron
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Comments
Resumed nicely here, 20 Nov and possesses good stats. Cover on all multiples.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | 219 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | Up to R41 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | Cheviot | 2000m | Fast | Kyle Cameron | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT | $9,845.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:07.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.60 |
| 10/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Kyle Cameron | 2:05.7 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $50.20 |
| 10/12 | 02/03/2025 | 114 | R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $30.90 |
| 5/12 | 08/11/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 7 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 16/10/2024 | 52 | 4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. TROT INV J | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 554.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2024 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $9,581.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 4 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Broke when seeking a gap at Meth after clinical Mot maiden victory. Minors hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2:09.0 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 2:08.6 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2:09.5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.60 |
| 9/12 | 24/10/2025 | 131 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $63.70 |
| 3/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 15/06/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Stephen McNally | 2:09.8 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Stephen McNally | 5 |
| 37.7L | $9.80 | |
| 3/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Stephen McNally | 3 |
| 4.0L | $30.40 | |
| 12/13 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $22,894.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Stephen McNally | 4 |
| 86.1L | $39.10 | |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Stephen McNally | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Last campaign ended with a gallop at Oam back in March. Market best guide today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | R35 to R71 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. TROT | $11,903.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:14.8 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 2:10.2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 15/15 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:08.5 | 16 |
| 188.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:09.0 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:14.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 23/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/06/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Let down her friends with an early mistake at Orari. Must consider 2nd up here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 06/12/2025 | 229 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:08.0 | 9 |
| 220.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | MR40 to MR47 TROT | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Craig Thornley | 2:08.5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/15 | 13/04/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:11.2 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $6.90 |
| 3/13 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2:13.8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,500.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2:15.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/12 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2:09.1 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $15.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/15 | 22/02/2025 | 153 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,104.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 5 |
| 37.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 22/09/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 4 |
| 91.5L | $0.00 | |
| 14/15 | 08/09/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 4 |
| 217.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Cameron
Stats
Comments
Found his usual spot in front at Meth and again run down. Minors appear best.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:09.0 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $22.40 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $16.80 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Michael Nimczyk | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $12.70 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,844.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:06.3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/11 | 22/10/2025 | 10 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kyle Cameron | 2:08.4 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $12.80 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:11.7 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Kyle Cameron | 5 |
| 16.7L | $9.20 | |
| 1/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 12 |
| 1.9L | $26.10 | |
| 4/15 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $11,578.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Kyle Cameron | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.70 | |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 59.2L | $18.40 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Battled well after working early at Meth. Will need similar beginning to show up
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:07.9 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $5.90 |
| 12/14 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 91.5L | $46.40 |
| 7/11 | 22/10/2025 | 10 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $21.60 |
| 8/11 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:11.7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $22.20 |
| 2/14 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 2:09.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $63.90 |
| 2/3 | 09/09/2025 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Sam Payne | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 169.5L | $15.40 | |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.60 | |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 10 |
| 8.9L | $5.80 | |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 14.5L | $3.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Monster run at Orar after early check. A similar showing makes her hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 2:08.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $10.80 |
| 8/13 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $21.90 |
| 6/16 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | R40 to R46 TROT | $14,213.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.70 |
| 9/16 | 27/10/2025 | 120 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $16,050.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $42.60 |
| 2/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | R35 to R60 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | R43 to R62 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | James Dunn | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | R35 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 96.8L | $19.10 | |
| 12/15 | 13/06/2025 | 163 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 86.1L | $21.60 | |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2025 | - | R35 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | R46 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Korbyn Newman | 1 |
| 172.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Colin DeFilippi
Stats
Comments
No dash since winning at Mot back in Sept. Hard to recommend in current form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Murray Alfeld | 0 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 | |
| 15/16 | 30/11/2025 | 39 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:09.0 | 3 |
| 279.8L | $65.30 |
| 11/12 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2:03.0 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $15.70 |
| 8/13 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 26.1L | $60.80 |
| 11/13 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:08.9 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $17.90 |
| 1/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:10.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.10 |
| 12/15 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $11,578.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Colin DeFilippi | 2:12.8 | 9 |
| 29.6L | $6.70 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Colin DeFilippi | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 | |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Colin DeFilippi | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.70 | |
| 0/9 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| - | $5.40 | |
| 4/13 | 27/07/2025 | 112 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |