Addington Race 2 - NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
BLACKJACK (1) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1980m at this track, finishing second and just 0.8 metres from the winner. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. KOWHAI STAR (3) ran sixth last start at this track over 1980m, beaten 4.5 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. BETTER BE QUICK (9) disappointed last time when seventh over 1980m at this track. Can atone. SMOKING ASHES (5) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1980m at this track.

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Heaven's Mark at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on July 11 at $6.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Justa Rippa at this track over 1980m on July 20 at $1.80. Working up to a win and looks one of the main contenders.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 20/07/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.20 |
5/9 | 04/07/2025 | 42 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $7.90 |
6/8 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $24.20 |
8/11 | 10/05/2025 | 239 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Scott Phelan | 1:57.9 | 10 |
| 23.9L | $42.60 |
6/9 | 13/09/2024 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
4/6 | 23/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 10.0L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 09/03/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 02/03/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 75 m by Mystic Magic (2:33.70) in 3yo+ on July 27 at $19.20. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 27/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,423.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 75.3L | $12.30 |
1/4 | 16/07/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Mark Jones | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 02/07/2025 | - | R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Stephen Boyd | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 12/09/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Stephen Boyd | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Here Comes Marty (2:26.20) in 3yo+ on July 25 at $5.50. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 45 m by Arden Seascape (2:24.60) in 3yo+ FM on July 18 at $37. Draws well and is certainly worth 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/13 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.10 |
4/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 43.0L | $32.30 |
5/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 27/11/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR41 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 19/11/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Mark Jones | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 06/11/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Always B Miki - Dance With Stars) making his debut. Will derive great benefit from this hitout.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR50 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 26/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Last start 13th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track well beaten by Here Comes Marty (2:26.20) in 3yo+ on July 25 at $109.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 20 m by Berrettini (2:27.40) in 3yo+ on July 4 at $33.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 1:58.8 | 9 |
| 567.6L | $60.10 |
4/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Wilson House | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $39.40 |
4/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Here Comes Marty (2:26.20) in 3yo+ on July 25 at $38.20. At her previous start good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Arden Seascape (2:24.60) in 3yo+ FM on July 18 at $25.90. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:58.8 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:57.5 | 10 |
| 32.3L | $19.70 |
5/11 | 11/07/2025 | 194 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $21.90 |
1/6 | 02/07/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 29/12/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $9.40 |
6/9 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $21.60 |
5/9 | 06/12/2024 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $6.70 |
6/11 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 43.0L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 08/11/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
7/13 | 28/10/2024 | 15 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 10.0L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 13/10/2024 | 189 | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr12) over 2600m at this track beaten 18 m by Coba Charged (3:20.40) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $6.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 18 m by Sugar Babe (2:28.00) in 3yo+ FM on June 20 at $85. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/11 | 06/07/2025 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Gemma Thornley | 2:04.0 | 12 |
| 18.3L | $4.50 |
7/12 | 20/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $25.50 |
5/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 05/05/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 22/04/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | David Mitchell | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m seventh behind Here Comes Marty at this track over 1980m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third again at this track in 3yo+ FM on July 11. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
3/11 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2:00.4 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $7.20 |
5/10 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | John Dunn | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $7.10 |
3/12 | 20/06/2025 | 173 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:00.2 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 29/12/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
4/9 | 13/12/2024 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.80 |
3/7 | 27/11/2024 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,740.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Easy | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 217.9L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 08/11/2024 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 13/10/2024 | 23 | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Here Comes Marty at this track over 1980m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fifth again at this track in on July 20. Fitter so can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 25/07/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $46.80 |
5/10 | 20/07/2025 | 84 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $66.40 |
3/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/12 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $98.50 |
3/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 30/03/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $48.70 |
8/10 | 21/03/2025 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $69.70 |
8/11 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $74.40 |
6/9 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,160.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 59.2L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
7/11 | 22/01/2025 | 124 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 |