Addington Race 8 - GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
STAR MAGIC (8) put the writing on the wall when he produced a strong effort last start, finishing second at Ashburton. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he is up to winning this with even luck. TIMBIMBOO (4) came from a wider draw and found the line nicely on the grass last time. Usually performs well over this distance. Contender. APATCHOFGOLD (2) draws to advantage and is a player after finishing third last time out. ULTIMATE COUNSEL (3) recorded a string of close-up efforts prior to the latest result. Draws nicely so may be worth another chance.

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 15 m by Georgie Zukov (2:45.00) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $11.40. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $13.30. Has claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:06.4 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $8.90 |
4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
7/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Wilson House | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $23.50 |
1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:11.0 | 8 |
| 0.0L | $13.10 |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:09.1 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $5.80 |
2/8 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Michael House | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.40 |
2/13 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 6 |
| 8.6L | $30.40 | |
6/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Wilson House | 10 |
| 20.7L | $21.60 | |
4/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 12.4L | $17.10 | |
6/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | R42 to R47 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 32.3L | $21.30 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Gem N Em at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on March 23 at $27.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Georgie Zukov at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2100m in a 4yo+ on April 2 at $13.70. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:06.4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.30 |
8/13 | 23/03/2025 | 4 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,701.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Colin DeFilippi | 2:08.6 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $14.90 |
4/10 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $6.20 |
9/10 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 107.6L | $4.60 |
1/12 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.40 |
4/12 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:00.8 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $8.30 |
4/13 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | Up to R40 with cond. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.10 | |
2/13 | 06/02/2025 | 4 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 2.2L | $16.50 | |
10/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 6 |
| 23.7L | $22.50 | |
4/11 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.80 |

Driver: Nikita Burton
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 35 m by Georgie Zukov (2:45.00) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $8.40. At the run before 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 5.5 m by Classie Linc (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $38.70. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $8.90 |
5/11 | 23/03/2025 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $34.60 |
5/10 | 19/03/2025 | 22 | with cond. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Nikita Burton | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Nikita Burton | 2:02.6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
2/13 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. PACE | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Nikita Burton | 2:10.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $56.90 |
9/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $11,299.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Nikita Burton | 2:08.4 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $64.40 |
6/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 14.5L | $52.00 | |
11/14 | 26/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 1 |
| 26.9L | $26.70 | |
6/13 | 14/01/2025 | 6 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 4.6L | $29.80 | |
3/13 | 08/01/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $10,175.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 8.1L | $34.90 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 10 m by Samvasa (2:47.00) in 4yo+ on April 2 at $4.90. The run prior 8th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 11 m by Jazzy Styx (2:58.90) in 4yo+ on March 26 at $3.40. Worth another chance. Strong claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:07.9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
8/9 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $3.90 |
9/13 | 14/03/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $14.30 |
3/10 | 02/03/2025 | 55 | 3YO+ R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:00.9 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
2/10 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | 4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,650.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
1/12 | 02/01/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $7.80 |
2/10 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 | |
5/12 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 | |
3/10 | 20/11/2024 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 6.5L | $10.40 | |
4/13 | 08/11/2024 | 16 | 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 5.1L | $13.40 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Malakai (3:13.00) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $29. At his previous start 6th (Sr4) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 9 m by Gem N Em (2:39.80) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $40.90. Better than last start and can improve.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 177.5L | $31.40 |
6/13 | 23/03/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,701.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Charlotte Williamson | 2:08.6 | 13 |
| 9.1L | $30.20 |
4/8 | 05/03/2025 | 10 | R41 to R43 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $20.40 |
9/12 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R41 to R43, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 2:00.6 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $49.50 |
10/11 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 2:02.8 | 10 |
| 45.7L | $23.40 |
10/14 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $36.90 |
5/11 | 02/02/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 6 |
| 12.9L | $33.70 | |
4/9 | 22/01/2025 | 8 | R41 to R46 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.10 | |
13/13 | 14/01/2025 | 8 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 88.8L | $20.50 | |
1/11 | 06/01/2025 | 8 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $4.30 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr3) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 40 m by Kourtney Kardash (3:18.10) in 3yo+ on March 2 at $32.50. Before that 9th (Fr8) over 2000m at this track, beaten 24 m by Fitzthebill (2:29.30) on February 14 at $36.40. Looking to others.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 2:07.4 | 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 | 2:06.9 | 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 | 2:00.5 | 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 | |
4/13 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $12,719.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Devon Dolan | 8 |
| 10.2L | $15.80 | |
5/12 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 15.1L | $14.40 | |
1/13 | 01/12/2024 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 0.0L | $8.80 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr3) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 19 m by The Night Fox (3:16.40) on March 5 at $44.90. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 23 m by My Ten Guitars (2:25.60) on February 25 at $14.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/11 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Chris McDowell | 2:01.5 | 11 |
| 19.6L | $43.40 |
8/10 | 25/02/2025 | 11 | Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $14.50 |
11/12 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | R40 to R50 PACE | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $53.50 |
7/12 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,000.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:07.4 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $54.60 |
10/14 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:06.9 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $32.30 |
5/7 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 PACE | $12,319.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $25.90 |
7/8 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | R35 to R50 PACE | $12,555.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 15.3L | $13.50 | |
5/11 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 23.4L | $10.00 | |
12/15 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 PACE | $12,630.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 53.8L | $36.30 | |
8/13 | 26/12/2024 | 174 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE | $12,210.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 123.7L | $14.70 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Gatecrasher at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on March 19 at $28.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Jazzy Styx at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 4yo+ on March 26 at $24.80. Top chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $17.30 |
9/10 | 19/03/2025 | 19 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:02.5 | 8 |
| 23.1L | $21.30 |
12/13 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mikayla Lewis | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $22.90 |
10/11 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Henry Sail | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $12.00 |
1/13 | 09/02/2025 | 3 | R35 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Hororata | 1609m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $5.70 |
5/13 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $8.90 |
3/12 | 26/01/2025 | 35 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 | |
9/11 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 12.1L | $41.20 | |
11/14 | 15/12/2024 | 44 | 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 9 |
| 19.4L | $11.90 | |
3/12 | 01/11/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |