Addington Race 7 - BOOK NOW FOR ANZAC DAY RACING & LEAGUE MOBILE PACE
MELTON ENFORCER (6) didn't perform to market expectations last time out but should be approaching peak fitness third-up. Blair Orange sticks with him and he may be ready to break through. SHAPELY (1) was in the market last time but found himself strung up in traffic and broke. He will be fitter for recent racing and should enjoy better favours from the ace draw. BRONSKI (8) got it wrong last start but there was plenty to like about his resuming second at this venue. Give him another chance. SAM SNEAD (7) only beat one home last start but placed in his previous two so can do better.

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 40 m by Ambleside Drive (2:28.50) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $6. The run prior 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 14 m by Justyouwait (2:27.30) in 3yo+ FM on March 14 at $88.80. Fitter now and looks a major player from the pegs.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 19/03/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 37.7L | $5.50 |
6/11 | 14/03/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $45.10 |
9/10 | 09/03/2025 | 121 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:12.5 | 8 |
| 26.9L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
14/14 | 08/11/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:59.2 | 11 |
| 454.6L | $37.50 |
3/10 | 23/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
5/8 | 16/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $5.80 |
4/8 | 09/10/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 | |
4/9 | 29/09/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Seth Hill | 10 |
| 4.6L | $25.20 | |
4/12 | 13/09/2024 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 15.3L | $65.60 | |
8/9 | 25/08/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 9 |
| 35.0L | $34.20 |

Driver: Ross Houghton
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by Ambleside Drive (2:28.50) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $38.40. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 19/03/2025 | 70 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ross Houghton | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $27.70 |
11/12 | 08/01/2025 | 66 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Easy | Ross Houghton | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $60.30 |
7/9 | 03/11/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Korbyn Newman | 2:01.0 | 11 |
| 13.7L | $34.60 |
7/11 | 23/10/2024 | 161 | NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 2:00.4 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $75.40 |
10/11 | 15/05/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 53.8L | $67.20 |
7/12 | 08/05/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | John Dunn | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $73.80 |
9/10 | 01/05/2024 | 24 | MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ross Houghton | 7 |
| 32.3L | $27.50 | |
6/11 | 07/04/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 10 |
| 22.1L | $63.00 | |
10/14 | 01/04/2024 | 71 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 14 |
| 9.7L | $122.70 | |
9/12 | 21/01/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 43.0L | $77.20 |

Driver: Kyle Cameron
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 23 m by Magical Max (2:50.30) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $29.90. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 2500m at Reefton beaten 11 m by Ar Gee Rulz (3:26.00) in 3yo+ on March 9 at $34.60. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 02/04/2025 | 24 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Kyle Cameron | 2:10.4 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $21.80 |
2/2 | 30/03/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Fast | Steven Fensom | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:12.5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $40.90 |
8/9 | 07/03/2025 | 47 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:13.3 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $40.60 |
2/2 | 02/03/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Fast | Steven Fensom | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/11 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $23.30 |
12/12 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 169.5L | $54.50 |
5/7 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,406.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $33.90 |
6/7 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,406.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 45.7L | $24.90 | |
1/1 | 05/01/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Easy | Murray Pash | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 188.3L | $38.30 | |
8/10 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 69.9L | $51.10 | |
10/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 83.4L | $11.80 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (FrU2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 16 m by Ambleside Drive (2:28.50) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $19.10. At the run before 7th (U1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 22 m by Grazie (2:27.40) in 3yo+ on March 5 at $69.30. Best form would see her in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $16.60 |
7/13 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $85.90 |
4/8 | 25/02/2025 | 59 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $17.80 |
10/10 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:09.2 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $60.90 |
11/12 | 26/12/2024 | 123 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:12.1 | 4 |
| 126.4L | $47.50 |
9/9 | 25/08/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $56.50 |
5/8 | 18/08/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,090.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 24.7L | $37.70 | |
8/9 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 26.1L | $70.90 | |
9/12 | 19/07/2024 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 51.1L | $43.00 | |
7/9 | 09/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 07/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 164.1L | $19.30 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara, beaten 65 m by The Mandalorian (2:37.30) in 4yo+ on March 16 at $3.80. The run before 6th (Fr4) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 11 m by Jena (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on March 2 at $13.80. This looks a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:06.5 | 6 |
| 61.9L | $3.80 |
6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 128 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $15.40 |
8/8 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 64.6L | $19.60 |
7/11 | 18/10/2024 | 49 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 37.7L | $13.60 |
7/8 | 30/08/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $25.00 |
5/8 | 23/08/2024 | 56 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $31.50 |
9/9 | 28/06/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 40.4L | $6.50 | |
10/10 | 14/06/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 83.4L | $14.80 | |
2/12 | 30/05/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 | |
4/9 | 23/05/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 10.8L | $8.80 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (FrU1) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Arthur Shelby (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $32. At the run before game effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 5 m by Dr Gachet (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on March 26 at $14.70. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $44.80 |
3/7 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $11.60 |
3/8 | 19/03/2025 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $52.10 |
11/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Joseph Gray | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 131.8L | $89.30 |
8/9 | 22/02/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Joseph Gray | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 86.1L | $35.40 |
10/10 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $23.90 |
8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,695.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 123.7L | $19.90 | |
5/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Methven | 2300m | Dead | Ricky May | 1 |
| 35.0L | $21.20 | |
4/4 | 07/01/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Joseph Gray | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 21/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 09/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 30/04/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse well beaten by Esmarelda (2:43.20) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $12.20. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 3 m by Ambleside Drive (2:28.50) in 4yo+ on March 19 at $36.90. Hitting peak fitness third-up and looks a player with manners.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 217.9L | $10.50 |
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 241 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $31.10 |
5/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | R40 & faster SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 26/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 05/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/13 | 21/07/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $10,684.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $24.80 |
12/13 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1:57.1 | 10 |
| 59.2L | $82.80 |
10/10 | 21/06/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 43.0L | $35.70 |
6/10 | 14/06/2024 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Craig Thornley | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $51.30 |
12/16 | 02/06/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 17 |
| 19.6L | $13.70 | |
2/5 | 23/05/2024 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 23/08/2023 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Natalie Rasmussen | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 08/08/2023 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |