Addington Race 5 - NZB 2026 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 16TH & 18TH FEB MOBILE PACE
PROPHET (9) made a nice return after close to eight months off, finishing second at this circuit and distance. That was just his second race start so he will be improved in both fitness and experience. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but with even luck he looks capable of getting the job done. ELEGANT DELIGHT (7) opened her career in pleasing fashion last start, coming from a similar barrier for third at this circuit and distance. Open to natural improvement. Big chance. TYPHOON TERE (4) will be nearing peak fitness and looks close to a win after pacing in both starts back from very long stint on the sidelines. MAJOR MOONSHINE (2) must be respected having only once missed the placings in seven starts so far.

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Unlucky at Oamaru but didn't fire up here last Friday. First4s from the ace.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $26.70 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $24.80 |
| 9/13 | 07/01/2026 | 20 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $14.60 |
| 10/13 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 2:01.8 | 12 |
| 26.9L | $13.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:07.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $8.40 |
| 9/14 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 11 |
| 88.8L | $29.80 | |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 10.8L | $3.40 | |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 | |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye on both days at Waterlea. Placed in only start here. Consider.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Slow | Jim Curtin | 2:12.9 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/13 | 16/01/2026 | 36 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:07.1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $10.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 2:00.7 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/2 | 16/08/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Marlb OTB | 2400m | Fast | Allan Shutkowski | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Looked adaptable in her last two starts. Gets another useful draw. Upset.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $33.20 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $25.40 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $53.20 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 50 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Jonny Cox | 2:03.0 | 11 |
| 61.9L | $69.60 |
| 4/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 2.35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $41.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Shrugged off five-year absence with smart Waterlea outings. Right in this.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Slow | Carter Dalgety | 2:12.9 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/01/2026 | 2002 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Jason Thomas | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2020 | - | Up to MR50 MOB. PACE | $7,990.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 1-58.8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/4 | 14/07/2020 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ken Barron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2020 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2019 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Starting to look a bit more like it at Cromwell and Waterlea. Add to multiples.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:07.1 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $6.70 |
| 5/12 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:02.6 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $41.50 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Robbie Holmes | 2:03.0 | 9 |
| 67.2L | $38.20 |
| 2/4 | 17/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Slushy | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:06.4 | 8 |
| 267.3L | $5.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/12/2025 | 117 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 185.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,740.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Robbie Holmes | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 282.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 25/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 7 |
| 17.8L | $38.60 | |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: David White
Stats
Comments
Held up until late on debut last week. Gate speed not in doubt. Can go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | David White | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | David White | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 22/10/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | David White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | David White | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Grabbed late here 23 Jan & that winner has gone on with it. Threat despite draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 236 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 01/01/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $31.70 |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Cleaned up by a rival at the start at Motukarara. Place if he finds some space.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $14.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Done little wrong in two career starts. Back to 2nd row. Good combos bait.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $13.80 |
| 2/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Will have taken plenty from Richmond trip. Awkward draw but can place.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.10 |
| 6/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR45 & faster PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2024 | - | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |