Addington Race 2 - GARRARDS TROT
TAKE AFTER ME (5) put the writing on the wall with a good showing for third at Ashburton last time out. Starts from a similar barrier and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance so has winning claims. ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL (6) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat but came from this barrier when close-up three back at Ascot Park. Her best form measures up to these. The latest effort of FIVE MONKEYS (4) was better than it may appear on paper and he wasn't far away here two back. The lone career win of MEANDAD (2) came at this circuit and distance and he draws well.

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 40 m by Prince Teka (3:04.10) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $32.90. Before that, 11th (Fr2) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 30 m by Swift Dream (2:51.10) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $32.20. Consider from this draw.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $24.40 |
11/14 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $38.60 |
7/14 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:08.3 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $30.80 |
4/13 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:10.5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $31.80 |
11/11 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Chris Thornley | 2:07.1 | 5 |
| 69.9L | $51.00 |
12/13 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | R39 to R50 TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 1700m | Slow | Chris Thornley | 2:06.7 | 10 |
| 102.2L | $49.40 |
1/9 | 06/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R41 TROT | $9,475.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 5 |
| 0.0L | $14.90 | |
5/11 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | R35 to R41 TROT | $11,790.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 16.7L | $53.20 | |
8/11 | 27/12/2024 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT | $11,790.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Chris Thornley | 2 |
| 26.4L | $17.70 | |
6/9 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | R35 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 20.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 20 m by Diamond Harbour (2:50.40) in 5yo+ on April 2 at $9.90. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 6 m by Valyrian (2:38.50) on March 30 at $12.10. Contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 02/04/2025 | 3 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,000.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2:10.5 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $9.30 |
4/10 | 30/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 2:07.5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.60 |
7/13 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $7.30 |
7/9 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Dead | Mark Jones | 2:19.0 | 2 |
| 139.9L | $4.20 |
8/15 | 02/03/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:08.5 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $13.10 |
4/9 | 25/02/2025 | 34 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:08.0 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $3.60 |
8/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 22.3L | $8.50 | |
3/12 | 08/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R41 TROT | $10,000.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 53.8L | $7.60 | |
3/14 | 29/12/2024 | 12 | R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 13 |
| 1.1L | $11.10 | |
7/8 | 17/12/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 61.9L | $6.80 |

Driver: Ian Cameron
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 30 m by Dem Bones Dem Bones (3:22.40) in 5yo+ on March 19 at $80.90. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 40 m by Rachmaninov (3:29.40) on February 6 at $36. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/13 | 19/03/2025 | 41 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $58.20 |
8/9 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,265.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:09.5 | 4 |
| 37.7L | $30.20 |
8/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Ian Cameron | 2:07.2 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $46.60 |
9/12 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $13,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:11.1 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $47.80 |
6/14 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | R35 to R50 TROT | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:10.9 | 9 |
| 23.4L | $92.80 |
7/8 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $11,160.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Ian Cameron | 2:15.9 | 4 |
| 376.6L | $22.40 |
6/10 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 12 |
| 32.3L | $52.80 | |
7/11 | 26/12/2024 | 9 | R35 to R50 TROT | $11,790.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 1 |
| 59.2L | $32.70 | |
7/9 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | R35 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ian Cameron | 7 |
| 26.9L | $11.20 | |
9/14 | 04/12/2024 | 4 | Up to R45 with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Ian Cameron | 8 |
| 16.9L | $51.60 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 35 m by Wanna Play A Game (3:04.00) on March 26 at $7.90. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 2600m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Dem Bones Dem Bones (3:22.40) in 5yo+ on March 19 at $9.60. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $10,350.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $7.50 |
4/13 | 19/03/2025 | 17 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:05.2 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $7.60 |
11/15 | 02/03/2025 | 30 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:08.5 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $8.90 |
5/16 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,120.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $17.40 |
5/11 | 26/01/2025 | 25 | with cond. TROT JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Methven | 2400m | Slow | Wilson House | 2:12.3 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $10.50 |
10/12 | 01/01/2025 | 32 | R35 to R44, with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 2:09.0 | 6 |
| 61.9L | $5.80 |
6/13 | 30/11/2024 | 16 | with cond. TROT | $11,701.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 29.6L | $8.70 | |
1/16 | 14/11/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 15 |
| 0.0L | $10.60 | |
3/10 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $9,650.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 | |
3/11 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 23.7L | $7.20 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 3 m by Prince Teka (3:04.10) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $30.60. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $17.50 |
10/13 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ross Houghton | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 37.7L | $51.30 |
10/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:06.8 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $19.80 |
4/9 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | R35 to R42 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.1 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $14.10 |
7/13 | 20/02/2025 | 4 | R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 43.0L | $56.20 |
6/13 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 23.7L | $23.00 |
6/11 | 09/02/2025 | 3 | R35 to R37 TROT | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 6 |
| 26.6L | $15.00 | |
5/9 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,265.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2 |
| 11.3L | $18.80 | |
13/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | John Morrison | 8 |
| 48.4L | $9.20 | |
3/12 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $13,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 3 |
| 4.8L | $39.40 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 12th (Fr8) over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway beaten 20 m by Paige (3:07.40) in 3yo+ on March 30 at $20.40. The run previous 10th (20m 2) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 45 m by Florence The Machine (3:06.00) in 3yo+ on March 22 at $4. Worth another chance. A return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT | $15,525.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.6 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
10/13 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $4.20 |
5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 6 | with cond. TROT | $11,160.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 2:07.3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
7/15 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $10.50 |
3/13 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $8.10 |
0/10 | 14/02/2025 | 33 | R35 to R44, R45 to R47 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $7.00 |
11/12 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R46, with cond. TROT | $13,000.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 129.1L | $28.20 | |
11/13 | 10/01/2025 | 12 | R38 to R46, with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 37.7L | $21.30 | |
5/8 | 03/01/2025 | - | R39 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/14 | 29/12/2024 | 131 | R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 4 |
| 40.4L | $8.20 | |
6/9 | 18/12/2024 | - | R40 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 20/08/2024 | 11 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 8 |
| 12.1L | $3.00 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (FrU3) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 15 m by Valyrian (2:38.50) on March 30 at $22.40. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 45 m by Jaccka Baylis (2:27.60) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $49.80. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/10 | 30/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:07.5 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $21.10 |
8/10 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Nikita Burton | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $46.30 |
10/13 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT INV.D | $12,210.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Stacy Whatuira | 2:09.7 | 2 |
| 43.0L | $29.00 |
11/12 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV.D | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Stacy Whatuira | 2:06.9 | 4 |
| 137.2L | $22.20 |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | R35 to R42 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:08.1 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $8.40 |
3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $17.50 |
8/13 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Paul Nairn | 1 |
| 29.6L | $10.60 | |
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/15 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Paul Nairn | 12 |
| 5.1L | $24.20 | |
7/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Stacy Whatuira | 8 |
| 26.9L | $33.70 | |
6/13 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Stacy Whatuira | 3 |
| 19.1L | $27.40 |