Winton Race 8 - SBSR DIAMOND CREEK SIRES STAKES SOUTHERN SOLSTICE (MOB PACE)
BETTOR OFF (6) scored at the first run back from a spell last start when leading all of the way as the favourite over 2200m at Wingatui on December 7, finishing 3.5 metres ahead of her rivals. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to test this field. TOSANA (5) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1980m at Addington, finishing third and just half a metre from the winner. Should find this line-up easier and will be well fancied to take this race out. KUSAMA (1) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway last time out after having won on debut here two runs back. RAKAVENOM (3) is worth some thought based on her third over 1609m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Running on in her Timaru 2nd. Should be improved by racing. E/W.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/12/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/3 | 30/05/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Mark Hurrell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Steady work in recent outings. Lands a sweet draw & can make combos.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:03.7 | 13 |
| 25.8L | $13.70 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 1:56.6 | 15 |
| 10.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 36 | with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gary Hall | 2:00.5 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $16.40 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $34.60 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $13.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 | |
| 5/14 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.00 | |
| 2/14 | 10/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 | |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2025 | 219 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 6.7L | $3.10 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Only battled last start after more encouraging efforts. Can't drop yet.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,863.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:55.6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R37 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 194 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $47.10 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $8.60 |
| 6/6 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 05/03/2025 | 17 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 69.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 16/02/2025 | 344 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1750m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2024 | 8 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 4 |
| 406.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Too far back last start after building to handy win. In the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $13,594.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $37.20 |
| 1/14 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 1:57.1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $9.60 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:01.1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |
| 4/13 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $19.10 |
| 2/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Akaroa | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $33.30 |
| 9/13 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2300m | Heavy | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 10.5L | $44.70 | |
| 8/13 | 21/09/2025 | 91 | 3YO+ R37 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 14.8L | $57.50 | |
| 3/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 14.3L | $46.30 | |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 40.4L | $36.60 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
Took on tough grade & ran well in Addington 3rd. Major player here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 40 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 1700m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2025 | 11 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 269.0L | $9.20 |
| 11/11 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:04.2 | 8 |
| 51.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | 86 | R39 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:06.4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.70 |
| 11/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R37 to R56 MOB. PACE | $33,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 10 |
| 24.5L | $13.60 | |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Andre Poutama | 9 |
| 8.1L | $25.60 | |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2025 | 6 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 69.9L | $38.30 | |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Rivertn TC | 1609m | Easy | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Never looked in doubt in Wingatui win. Must rate highly again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 07/12/2025 | 133 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/12 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $2.50 |
| 10/12 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $28,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:57.8 | 11 |
| 20.7L | $7.40 |
| 3/12 | 19/06/2025 | 11 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.90 |
| 11/14 | 08/06/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Tim Williams | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/05/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $2.40 |
| 4/14 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $23,288.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Nikita Burton | 12 |
| 19.4L | $24.10 | |
| 2/13 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Terry Chmiel | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 | |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2025 | 134 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 10 |
| 131.8L | $12.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2024 | 22 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |