Addington Race 8 - BRECKON FARMS - CHECK OUT OUR 2026 DRAFT HANDICAP TROT
BOUNCE N BEYOND (6) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks after closing off last campaign in strong form, winning the last two times he raced here. The last of those was from a 20m handicap in cup week so he is proven at the standing start and his strike rate at this circuit and distance stands at 50 per cent. Has won fresh before and will be ready to go off a trial win. EUROSTYLE (7) was down the track behind Muscle Mountain when resuming in a FFA at G3 level last week so will find this easier. Two-time second up winner so will be fitter and is good enough to overcome the 40m handicap. ROYDON MUSCLE (2) cruised home the last time he raced from the stand at this venue two back. MOSES (3) has been going well and could be competitive again.

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Getting his confidence back & chased well here last week. Up in grade. Place.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 31 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $51.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:15.1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $31.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $49.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:11.7 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $21.10 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $72.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | John Morrison | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $78.50 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 51 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 37.7L | $73.90 | |
| 16/16 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $26,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 191.0L | $212.50 | |
| 14/15 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 304.0L | $71.80 | |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 67.2L | $60.20 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Recovered well for 5th last week. Good win prior. Handy types here. Combos.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $21.70 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 56 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | R39 to R73 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/16 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $127.20 |
| 12/16 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Good | Ricky May | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $92.50 |
| 10/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 51.1L | $82.60 | |
| 9/16 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $26,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2 |
| 32.3L | $118.90 | |
| 10/11 | 26/09/2025 | 119 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 3 |
| 45.7L | $68.70 | |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | R40 to R61 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2 |
| 23.9L | $13.20 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Discovered his mojo in January. Steady at Oamaru but can offer cheek late.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R50 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:15.0 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:14.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $7.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $23.10 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.90 |
| 5/14 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:10.0 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $9.70 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 16.7L | $6.90 | |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 5 |
| 8.9L | $15.80 | |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Max Hill | 1 |
| 53.8L | $7.10 | |
| 12/16 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 25.6L | $16.30 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Failed to feature on either day at Waterlea. Needs to find a few lengths here.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | John Morrison | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 94.1L | $79.70 |
| 10/11 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:14.5 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $21.30 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $45.20 |
| 1/18 | 10/12/2025 | 26 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,260.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $30.00 |
| 13/16 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 26.4L | $99.40 |
| 10/15 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $81.40 |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 69.9L | $24.80 | |
| 10/13 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $18,824.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 13 |
| 15.3L | $38.40 | |
| 14/14 | 19/09/2025 | 33 | 3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 9 |
| 45.7L | $16.00 | |
| 9/11 | 17/08/2025 | 114 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,194.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 40.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Tired after sitting parked for last lap on Friday. 20m adds to test. Roughie.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $48.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 73 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $10.50 |
| 7/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $80.50 |
| 10/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.8 | 9 |
| 67.2L | $61.90 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $64.90 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $121.00 |
| 10/15 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 24.2L | $29.20 | |
| 2/18 | 21/09/2025 | 16 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $44,200.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 23.1L | $34.70 | |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 25.3L | $87.40 | |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 18.3L | $38.80 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Great win on Cup Day & swooped past them at 28 Jan trials. On top tonight.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | R35 to R77 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $18,824.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:00.1 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $4.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/13 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 5.4L | $6.30 | |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 | |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 37.7L | $5.90 | |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT | $16,888.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 3.2L | $15.50 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Threw in some rough steps last week. Better for the run. Each way off 40m.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 80 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 86.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/3 | 20/01/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 14/15 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | R54 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 17/10/2025 | 33 | DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $36.10 |
| 14/15 | 14/09/2025 | 114 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $42,100.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 104.9L | $4.90 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT | $41,400.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1:59.2 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $18,600.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 8 |
| 12.1L | $2.10 | |
| 11/15 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 3 |
| 51.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 105 | R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | R45 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 |