Winton Race 7 - BUTELINE TROT
XERION (5) filled a minor placing at Ascot Park Raceway two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 2400m at this track, beaten 13 metres. Big chance if he is at his best. CALL DUDLEY (1) finished seventh last start over 1800m at Gore, beaten 35 metres, after a modest eighth at Addington the run prior. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can turn in a much better performance. MARKTHEWARRIOR (2) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 2400m at this track last time out. Each-way chance. E LA DAMA (11) disappointed last time when sixth over 1800m at Gore. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Only battled on grass last start when supported. In this with manners.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 23 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:14.9 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $6.20 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 274.4L | $8.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:14.1 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $6.80 |
| 13/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:13.6 | 4 |
| 626.8L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:13.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | 4YO G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $21.70 |
| 12/14 | 18/12/2025 | 52 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 191.0L | $4.90 | |
| 1/1 | 12/12/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/16 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $16,050.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 7 |
| 23.4L | $11.30 | |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Bob Butt | 7 |
| 11.6L | $2.70 | |
| 10/12 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 107.6L | $4.30 |

Driver: Madison Kyle
Stats
Comments
Honest work recently. Suited in this company & has rough combo claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:14.9 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $36.20 |
| 6/15 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $60.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 2:09.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $21.80 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:06.7 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $61.30 |
| 7/13 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:08.3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.50 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Alister Kyle | 2:07.1 | 10 |
| 80.7L | $117.30 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | R35 with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alister Kyle | 8 |
| 19.9L | $177.70 | |
| 11/16 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,050.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alister Kyle | 1 |
| 43.0L | $108.30 | |
| 8/11 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 6 |
| 35.0L | $108.80 | |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Alister Kyle | 6 |
| 14.5L | $65.10 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong last start after honest efforts. Suitable grade & top 4 hopes.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:16.0 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:09.3 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $14.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 2:17.0 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/13 | 07/01/2026 | 20 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $11.10 |
| 13/14 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:06.4 | 10 |
| 99.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $23.60 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 37.7L | $3.60 | |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Pierre Vercruysse | 9 |
| 13.7L | $4.90 | |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D | $14,550.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Giampaolo Minnucci | 6 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 | |
| 11/16 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $18,190.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 18.6L | $19.40 |

Driver: Kirk Larsen
Stats
Comments
Freefalls down into a very suitable grade. Rates the clear top pick.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $14.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $4.70 |
| 7/13 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:07.6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $14.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R45 TROT | $14,738.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 2:07.5 | 11 |
| 24.2L | $22.90 |
| 2/14 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $24.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | R41 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $13,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Kirk Larsen | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $12.40 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 1 |
| 9.1L | $6.30 | |
| 1/7 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $9,125.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 | |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | 150 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,500.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | James MacDonald | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.90 | |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | 10 | R35 to R65 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Kirk Larsen | 1 |
| 3.5L | $19.70 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Form has come solid with recent 4ths. Into a suitable line up & can threaten.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:14.9 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $7.80 |
| 4/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/14 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:14.7 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Brad Williamson | 2:17.0 | 4 |
| 180.2L | $6.90 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:06.7 | 9 |
| 26.1L | $32.40 |
| 11/13 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.3 | 3 |
| 59.2L | $11.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,580.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 4 |
| 123.7L | $20.80 | |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 104.9L | $24.90 | |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 23.4L | $20.10 | |
| 12/14 | 23/11/2025 | 175 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jim Curtin | 8 |
| 244.8L | $81.80 |

Driver: Kelvin Franks
Stats
Comments
Comes in off a mixture of efforts. Will need to bring her best to feature.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:16.0 | 5 |
| 104.9L | $68.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $78.80 |
| 5/9 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,370.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,580.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:06.0 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $72.90 |
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:07.1 | 8 |
| 86.1L | $75.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,125.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 53.8L | $93.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/11/2025 | 24 | R35 with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2 |
| 147.9L | $42.50 | |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | 185 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 1 |
| 4.3L | $118.10 | |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 2 |
| 48.4L | $63.30 | |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | with cond. MOB. TROT | $11,580.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Kelvin Franks | 6 |
| 45.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Just fair off a sweet trip last start. Slight grade drop may help. On fringes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Max Hill | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $86.30 |
| 9/14 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:11.6 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $68.70 |
| 10/14 | 15/02/2026 | 20 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Wilson House | 2:07.9 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $29.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R35 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 2:17.6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 2:14.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 2:13.1 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $17.50 |
| 10/12 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Kerry Hadfield | 6 |
| 67.2L | $57.00 | |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 6 |
| 14.3L | $43.20 | |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 2 |
| 223.3L | $166.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 3 |
| 164.1L | $14.70 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Did well in unlucky Gore 6th. Honest mare who can make her mark here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:16.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.50 |
| 10/11 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 53.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 46 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,370.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $9,125.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $7.30 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,500.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Mats Djuse | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $7.40 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:09.9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | 154 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 | |
| 7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT | $16,888.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 37.7L | $5.60 | |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2025 | 74 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 | |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | R35 to R37 TROT | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 228.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Max Hill
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong last start after better effort. Competes well with his best game.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $20.60 |
| 5/14 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:11.6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $38.30 |
| 8/12 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:16.0 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $55.20 |
| 12/12 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $27.60 |
| 9/11 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 37.7L | $19.70 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Shane Walkinshaw | 2:17.0 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $4.70 |
| 12/13 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 1 |
| 24.2L | $21.40 | |
| 7/11 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R39 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 6 |
| 40.4L | $16.50 | |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Max Hill | 5 |
| 3.8L | $30.60 | |
| 13/14 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 3 |
| 239.4L | $15.70 |