Addington Race 2 - LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ TROT
NEW MEXICO (8) started favourite on debut on the back off strong trial form but manners let her down. Has trialled well again since. Looks to have plenty of ability so if she gets it right she can win. WHATZ THE LUCK (5) looks close to a win after back-to-back placings. Runner-up at Motukarara two runs ago before finishing third at his latest appearance at Mt Harding. Should be close to peak fitness so could break through. LAP IT UP (4) didn't do a bad job when fifth at Mt Harding last time out and had recorded back-to-back placings at this venue prior. Contender. TIME FOR VICTORY (6) will be fitter and must be considered after he finished third when resuming at Motukarara.

Driver: Jonny Cox
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Comments
Honest efforts in two career starts. Can land handy & sneak a placing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $14.50 |
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:11.9 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $6.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 19/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Clint Ford
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Comments
Not bad late after mistake on debut. All eyes on him at the start. Rough claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Clint Ford | 2:11.2 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $22.50 |
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Clint Ford | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
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Comments
3rd here 08 Apr your best guide. Looking more reliable too. Each way player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Kimberly Butt | 2:11.2 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 40 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:11.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Starting to look more tractable & smaller field an assist. Worth a close look.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | John Dunn | 2:11.2 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Tim Williams | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $18.60 |
| 8/11 | 29/03/2026 | 95 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:11.2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $8.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/12/2025 | 69 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 67.2L | $23.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 2:07.0 | 3 |
| 172.2L | $5.10 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:09.3 | 4 |
| 102.2L | $21.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 2 |
| 20.2L | $15.70 | |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2025 | 28 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | James Stormont | 3 |
| 78.0L | $12.00 | |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 1 |
| 408.9L | $3.60 | |
| 1/3 | 29/05/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | James Stormont | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
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Comments
Starting to show some of mum's zip. Sure to strip fitter from 06 Apr. Chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 06/04/2026 | 304 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 2:06.7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $27.80 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Ward | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Ward | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 53.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Craig Ward | 2:09.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $2.70 |
| 10/15 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ward | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $166.40 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R48 TROT | $19,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Craig Ward | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 99.5L | $61.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/04/2025 | 204 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ward | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $27.10 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Ward | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2024 | 175 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/09/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Craig Ward | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2024 | 123 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $17,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2023 | 15 | 2YO C&G MOB. TROT | $110,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Ricky May | 2 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2023 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ward | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
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Comments
Useful at Methven but not quite bombproof yet. Can improve all-weather stats.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:11.2 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $11.20 |
| 4/14 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $47.30 |
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 101 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:13.8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $41.10 |
| 0/11 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 267.3L | $229.70 |
| 0/10 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:15.4 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $58.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:14.4 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $50.80 |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Michael Heenan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,038.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Michael Heenan | 3 |
| 32.3L | $22.10 | |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2 |
| 86.1L | $61.50 | |
| 13/16 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Michael Heenan | 4 |
| 25.6L | $293.30 | |
| 4/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Michael Heenan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Michael Heenan | 5 |
| 182.9L | $78.50 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
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Comments
Tough watch for punters in 26 Mar debut. Smart 07 Apr trial. Stick with her.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:09.5 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/2 | 17/03/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2500m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/06/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Versteeg
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Comments
Usual honest performance here 08 Apr. Top 3/4 hope with right trip.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 416.9L | $15.90 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Versteeg | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $23.70 |
| 11/13 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | John Versteeg | 2:13.8 | 2 |
| 220.6L | $9.60 |
| 10/13 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Versteeg | 2:11.9 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $13.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $38.70 |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $19.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 247.5L | $20.30 |
| 2/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 1.6L | $48.60 | |
| 7/15 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 45.7L | $57.90 | |
| 0/9 | 25/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | John Versteeg | 1 |
| - | $5.60 | |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 22.3L | $76.10 |