Reefton Race 1 - LANTERN COURT MOTEL HANDICAP TROT
ROBBIE K (6) raced greenly as the favourite and still finished second on debut at Patterson Park over 2600m, finishing 5 metres from the winner. Tackles a similar assignment, and he can go one better in this. MITHALI (1) was a game third on Friday at Patterson Park over 2600m, finishing 5 metres from the winner. Has the benefit of a good draw, and she can take this out. REPENDANT (7) resumes from a spell, and he is better than his last-start modest effort over 2400m at Mt Harding. LEARNING TO FLY (4) ran on late on Friday, and strips fitter third-up. Include in all top 4 combos.

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Solid effort on Friday & looking more convincing than some. Worth a look.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:13.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $13.80 |
| 6/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 2:10.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $9.70 |
| 5/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:13.5 | 11 |
| 29.6L | $21.60 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 80 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:12.7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $23.40 |
| 9/16 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Morrison | 2:09.5 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $87.90 |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.1 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.60 |
| 3/4 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Trotter
Stats
Comments
Newcomer to the circuit, but recent form has been just fair. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:05.9 | 3 |
| 61.9L | $95.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:10.9 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $72.30 |
| 7/15 | 06/02/2026 | 24 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:11.2 | 4 |
| 51.1L | $74.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 69.9L | $30.70 |
| 11/12 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Steve Trotter | 2:08.3 | 8 |
| 80.7L | $93.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:11.1 | 9 |
| 40.4L | $64.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 1 |
| 29.6L | $19.00 | |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 94 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 3 |
| 13.4L | $16.10 | |
| 13/15 | 31/08/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,578.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Steve Trotter | 6 |
| 121.0L | $141.30 | |
| 11/12 | 22/08/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Steve Trotter | 1 |
| 145.3L | $61.90 |

Driver: Tayla Duley
Stats
Comments
Not at his best at both ends on day 1 when supported. Combos with manners.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 69 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Tayla Duley | 2:13.1 | 4 |
| 123.7L | $4.30 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:06.8 | 5 |
| 266.3L | $53.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Earl Swain | 2:07.6 | 5 |
| 51.1L | $92.10 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 69.9L | $124.30 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,050.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 78.0L | $154.10 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 240 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:08.8 | 2 |
| 107.6L | $32.20 |
| 10/13 | 05/03/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,175.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 164.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Phil Williamson | 7 |
| 29.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 3 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Tried hard after doing work late on Friday. Slightly wider draw helps. Each way.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:13.1 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $5.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 153 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $20.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $20,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $17.40 |
| 2/3 | 03/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/06/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/06/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Two errors on Friday after the money came for him. Give another chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 325 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:13.1 | 3 |
| 126.4L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $50.30 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
Stats
Comments
Plenty to like about his debut on day 1. Still green, but capable of figuring.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:13.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |
| 2/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 99/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Resumes after form dropped away over summer. Placed here in Dec. Combos.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 2:13.5 | 4 |
| 69.9L | $12.70 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2:12.7 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Wilson House | 2:10.3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:19.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $12.50 |
| 13/13 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2:21.1 | 2 |
| 172.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:19.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Slow | Wilson House | 2 |
| 1.6L | $8.10 | |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,406.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Wilson House | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.80 | |
| 9/10 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2 |
| 35.0L | $28.00 | |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 104.9L | $34.70 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Comfortably held after getting nice trip on Friday. Seeking more improvement.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 78 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:13.1 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $68.40 |
| 12/15 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:12.6 | 7 |
| 113.0L | $127.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 59 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:15.4 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $27.30 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:09.7 | 4 |
| 363.1L | $79.70 |
| 14/14 | 05/10/2025 | 49 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Sam Thornley | 2:19.8 | 5 |
| 104.9L | $40.40 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,545.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:08.4 | 7 |
| 685.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Clarke
Stats
Comments
Whacked away off this handicap on day 1. Lean returns here. Requires more.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:13.1 | 1 |
| 72.6L | $50.40 |
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 35 | 4YO+ Up to & including R35 TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Steve Clarke | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $49.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 86.1L | $75.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:04.8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $62.60 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 2:19.4 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $31.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Slow | Steve Clarke | 2:15.7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 4 |
| 53.8L | $47.80 | |
| 7/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Steve Clarke | 13 |
| 23.7L | $170.50 | |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Steve Clarke | 5 |
| 102.2L | $34.90 | |
| 11/13 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $22,894.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Steve Clarke | 9 |
| 56.5L | $88.70 |

Driver: Peter Davis
Stats
Comments
Edged closer from a long way back on day 1. Needs tempo to get into Top 4.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | Up to R36 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:13.1 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $23.60 |
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 42 | with cond. TROT | $11,770.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:06.0 | 14 |
| 64.6L | $168.10 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | R37 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,406.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 247.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $35.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:13.6 | 5 |
| 102.2L | $29.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,406.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:17.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 5 |
| 14.3L | $11.40 | |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 21.3L | $29.80 | |
| 16/16 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jim Curtin | 13 |
| 193.7L | $38.70 | |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 24/10/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 22/10/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 14/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |