Ascot Park Race 2 - SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH PBD
HOMEBUSH AUTUMN (6) had the drop on the lead from the squeeze box but wound up strongly to score (17.55) at Addington in Class 0 H over 295m. The hardest to beat again. HOMEBUSH MINTY (8) finished in the minor money three on end before opening winning account with a deserved win last time, scoring at Addington over 295m (17.51). Running out nominations and sure to measure up. CLAWS IN EMPEROR (2) opened his account last time out by 3.5 lengths at Addington over 295m (17.54). Boxed well here. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. SPICEY SPENCER (7) did run second in a five dog trial (17.73) at Addington over 295m prior to debut effort. Will have gained benefit from race-day outing and should be thereabouts.
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 3.5 lengths at Addington over 295m (17.54) beating Buzzing Billy in Class 0 on May 1. Makes plenty of appeal. Form reads well for this.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.54 | 17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.30L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.31 | 17.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.20L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.40 | 17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.51 | 16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.80L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | 3 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.08 | 16.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.50L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.68 | 16.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.70L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | C0f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.78 | 0:17.41 | 16.6 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | C0q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.75 | 0:17.38 | 16.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:27.05 | 26.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.66 | 0:17.47 | 16.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 295m at Addington beaten 4.5 lengths (17.80) behind Homebush Murphy in a Class 0 H on May 1. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | C0q | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.49 | 17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.40L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $4,920.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.53 | 0:26.25 | 25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.30L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 2 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.50 | 0:17.33 | 17 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.70L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $3,460.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.01 | 22.3 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.50L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 2 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.33 | 16.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.80L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.18 | 22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.80L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.57 | 22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 18.33 | 0:17.74 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.24 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 390m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.28 | 22.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.40L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 2 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.51 | 17.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $3,460.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:24.38 | 0:23.63 | 22.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.70L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.94 | 0:17.44 | 17 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.20L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.41 | 22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.10L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.46 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (17.70) at big odds over 295m at Addington. Awkward draw to overcome. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 2 | C0q | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.49 | 17.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.00L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:24.00 | 0:23.33 | 22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.50L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.31 | 17.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.70L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.30 | 16.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.70L | $35.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:24.36 | 0:23.57 | 22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.30L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.51 | 16.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.83 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by a head at Addington over 295m (17.55) beating Araminta in Class 0 H on May 1. Was in the money four on end before breaking through last start. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 2 | C0q | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.55 | 17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.28 | 22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 2 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.41 | 17.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.00L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $3,460.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.63 | 22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.40 | 17 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.14 | 0:17.33 | 16.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.50L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.39 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh on May 1 over 295m at Addington behind Homebush Autumn, beaten 7 lengths (18.10) in a Class 0 H. Further improved and looks an each way hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | 4 | C0q | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.55 | 17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.90L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.73 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.82 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.34 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.32 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.21 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by half a length at Addington over 295m (17.51) beating High Rise in Class 0 H on May 1. Was strongly supported and ran right away with it last time. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 2 | C0q | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | 17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.50L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.33 | 22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.90L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.51 | 17.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.50L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.33 | 17 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.00L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | 8 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.41 | 22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.30L | $27.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.41 | 0:17.41 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | C0q | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.33 | 0:17.19 | 16.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.30L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.13 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.83 | 0:17.45 | 16.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.70L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.23 | 22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.80L | $0.00 |