Rangiora Race 2 - KEITH WOOLLEY FENCING HANDICAP PACE
MAJOR HIPSTER (8) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Didn't let supporters down at his latest appearance when he got the job done by 7 metres over 2000m at Addington. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. AMASS (9) ended last prep with a win at Riverton over 1940m 15 months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. COUNTRY GOLD (3) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2400m at Addington.

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington beaten 12 m by Buddy Reign (3:22.10) on April 30 at $7. Two runs back 7th (Fr13) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 19 m by Major Hipster (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $19.30. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 30/04/2025 | 9 | Up to R40 with cond. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Kyle Cameron | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $7.10 |
7/13 | 21/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Kyle Cameron | 2:01.3 | 13 |
| 19.4L | $18.90 |
3/12 | 15/04/2025 | 6 | Up to R45 with cond. PACE | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:02.7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
4/8 | 09/04/2025 | 38 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
7/13 | 02/03/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $11,701.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $30.20 |
9/12 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | R40 to R50 PACE | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 2:00.1 | 8 |
| 24.7L | $21.90 |
5/10 | 06/02/2025 | 4 | R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE | $12,786.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:09.9 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $8.80 |
5/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 4 |
| 13.7L | $5.50 | |
5/14 | 26/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 11 |
| 3.5L | $25.40 | |
7/13 | 14/01/2025 | 13 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 5.4L | $20.30 | |
3/11 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Gerard O'Reilly | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.20 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2400m at Addington beaten 13 m by Deadline (3:02.20) on April 25 at $21.40. At the start before 8th (Fr4) over 2000m at Addington beaten 20 m by Major Hipster (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $22.10. Further improvement to come so worth following.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | Up to R50 with cond. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2400m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $20.00 |
8/13 | 21/04/2025 | 78 | 3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $21.30 |
2/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | R43 & faster FFA PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:07.4 | 9 |
| 22.6L | $9.40 |
6/13 | 26/01/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2300m | Slow | Samantha Ottley | 2:08.4 | 13 |
| 10.8L | $10.60 |
4/13 | 08/01/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $10,175.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $9.70 |
14/15 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 PACE | $12,630.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:08.9 | 3 |
| 532.6L | $9.90 |
1/11 | 26/12/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 0.0L | $4.50 | |
8/9 | 13/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 6 |
| 29.6L | $28.60 | |
2/5 | 09/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 03/12/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2400m at Addington beaten 13 m by Deadline (3:02.20) on April 25 at $18.40. At the start before 4th (Fr3) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 2.25 m by Destiny's Dream (3:12.50) in 4yo+ on April 19 at $20.40. Can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | Up to R50 with cond. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 2400m | Fast | Mikayla Lewis | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $14.70 |
4/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.20 |
5/12 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE INV.D | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:04.5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $35.60 |
8/11 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,281.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $29.20 |
10/14 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:00.9 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $26.60 |
6/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | John Dunn | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $13.10 |
5/11 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 5.9L | $12.40 | |
5/13 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $11,701.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 23.1L | $20.00 | |
11/11 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 25.8L | $14.40 | |
1/10 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE | $12,786.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 20 m by Watching Brief (2:25.10) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $19.70. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 21 m by Francent (2:22.90) in 4yo+ M on April 11 at $65.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $28,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Gerard O'Reilly | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $137.80 |
5/12 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE | $20,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $15.30 |
4/14 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ Mares R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $19,148.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $36.60 |
4/14 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $26.70 |
6/7 | 26/03/2025 | 66 | 4YO+ Mares R38 to R50 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $12.20 |
4/5 | 20/03/2025 | - | R50 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Zara Power | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,545.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:06.9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $27.50 |
13/14 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:07.7 | 2 |
| 59.2L | $17.80 |
1/11 | 01/01/2025 | 15 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 0.0L | $5.40 | |
1/13 | 17/12/2024 | 4 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.80 | |
6/10 | 13/12/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 4 |
| 21.8L | $19.80 | |
2/12 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck (Fr2) at this track (2:30.00) beating Anytime At All in 4yo+ on April 27 at $13. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 27/04/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $12.70 |
5/7 | 15/04/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Neil Munro | 2:08.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $29.30 |
3/8 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.60 |
6/11 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $22.90 |
8/10 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $41.90 |
7/8 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $28.00 |
12/13 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 4 |
| 86.1L | $14.00 | |
10/10 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Amanda Tomlinson | 3 |
| 19.6L | $17.40 | |
5/9 | 25/02/2025 | 3 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.10 | |
9/11 | 22/02/2025 | 176 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 6 |
| 21.8L | $17.60 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Addington and Mt Harding. Last start posted a big 7 m win (Fr7) at Addington (2:30.80) beating Quicker Than Quick in 3yo+ on April 21 at $3.90. Is the testing material.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 0.0L | $3.90 |
1/12 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE INV.D | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $4.30 |
5/11 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,281.00 | Cheviot | 2600m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2:04.2 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $5.70 |
3/11 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Seth Hill | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |
2/11 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:04.2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $23.60 |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | 4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:03.5 | 10 |
| 17.2L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Hororata | 3000m | Dead | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 252.9L | $24.60 | |
1/12 | 02/02/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 0.0L | $4.80 | |
7/7 | 24/01/2025 | 159 | 3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 32.3L | $13.30 | |
1/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | R36 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 18/08/2024 | 17 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,318.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Easy | Max Hill | 8 |
| 26.9L | $16.40 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr9) at Riverton (2:33.90) beating Still Rockin in on January 28 2024 at $2.90 at the bell was 7th-12.4m on the pegs. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/2 | 22/04/2025 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 28/01/2024 | 22 | R46 to R55 MOB. PACE | $14,000.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:07.6 | 9 |
| 0.0L | $2.50 |
2/13 | 06/01/2024 | 10 | Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:01.5 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
2/11 | 27/12/2023 | 34 | 4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Oliver Kite | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.10 |
6/7 | 23/11/2023 | 11 | R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $9,125.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 12/11/2023 | 288 | R51 to R58 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Oliver Kite | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
4/8 | 28/01/2023 | 35 | R48 to R54 MOB. PACE | $12,090.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $6.80 |
1/10 | 24/12/2022 | 10 | 2YO+ R44 to R48, R49 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $2.00 | |
6/8 | 14/12/2022 | 31 | 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE | $8,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 15.1L | $1.70 | |
1/10 | 13/11/2022 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 9 |
| 0.0L | $8.60 | |
1/5 | 27/05/2022 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Oliver Kite | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 14th (Fr5) over 3000m at Mt Harding beaten 25 m by Here's Herbie (3:54.60) on April 13 at $37.30. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2 m (Sr4) at this track (3:15.50) beating Commander Joe in 3yo+ on March 30 at $39.80. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Methven | 3000m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $32.20 |
1/14 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:00.9 | 13 |
| 0.0L | $29.90 |
10/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:04.0 | 9 |
| 37.7L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $4.60 |
2/10 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | 4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $11.70 |
3/11 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Henry Sail | 2:08.4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.60 |
9/9 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R47 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 5 |
| 72.6L | $57.00 | |
7/10 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,545.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 9.7L | $14.30 | |
9/14 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ben Hope | 5 |
| 20.4L | $17.80 | |
1/11 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Ben Hope | 4 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 |