Addington Race 10 - GOLD BAND TAXIS HANDICAP TROT
ROYDON MUSCLE (3) scored by 5.5 metres over 2600m at this track at his last appearance on February 5. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. ROCK LOBSTER (6) finished sixth last start over 2600m at this track, beaten 20 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 2600m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. EUROSTYLE (8) disappointed last time when seventh over 2600m at this track. Can turn things around. MAKAKU (2) didn't fire last time out when seventh over 2600m at this track. Can atone.

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Just nabbed in the shadows 10 Apr. Up in grade but can place with manners.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 1:58.8 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $14.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jim Curtin | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $7.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $11.20 |
| 8/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $4.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 98 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/15 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 5 |
| 24.5L | $5.40 | |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 TROT | $17,194.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Luke Whittaker | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 | |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 | |
| 10/16 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $26,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Luke Whittaker | 3 |
| 43.0L | $5.10 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Peaked on his run last Friday. Gets 20m closer at the start. Don't ignore.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 11/15 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $17,893.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 118.4L | $46.10 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $9.30 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 36 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 7 |
| 457.3L | $8.80 | |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | R36 to R72 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 110.3L | $7.30 | |
| 12/14 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 3 |
| 53.8L | $89.30 | |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R37 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 1 |
| 59.2L | $12.20 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Ran on sharply at the trials since great summer form. Capable of featuring.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 14/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 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 | 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 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Better here 10 Apr but pay to watch closely at the start. Top 3/4 option.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $46.70 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 67.2L | $26.70 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Max Hill | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $28.10 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | R46 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Max Hill | 2:10.3 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $28.60 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 289 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Max Hill | 2:13.6 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $17.90 |
| 14/14 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $41,400.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Jonny Cox | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 156.0L | $7.30 |
| 1/14 | 25/04/2025 | 68 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT | $19,665.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 9 |
| 7.8L | $10.80 | |
| 9/10 | 16/02/2025 | 51 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 SpecHcp TROT | $25,000.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 129.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 325.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Midfield finishes his lot recently. Went hard early here 10 Apr. First4s.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $28.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $42.60 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $30.10 |
| 7/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $29.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $16.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $36.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 21.3L | $29.20 | |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 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 | 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 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $80.50 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Errors have appeared in April starts but still running on. Danger with A game.
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 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 | |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 | |
| 7/16 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Slow | John Dunn | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 | |
| 5/14 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,938.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | John Dunn | 1 |
| 12.6L | $3.30 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Error at the trials 07 Apr after fading out here 27 Feb. Market your guide.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | R38 to R69 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 107.6L | $41.30 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $9.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 80 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | R36 to R72 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Devon Dolan | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 9/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | FFA TROT | $400,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:02.7 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $56.60 |
| 1/11 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $24.40 |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,900.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $12.40 |
| 6/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.60 | |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 | |
| 1/14 | 19/09/2025 | 105 | 3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 6.2L | $4.40 | |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT | $17,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 113.0L | $2.60 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
Stats
Comments
Late mistake when well supported here 10 Apr. 45m a test, but can feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 75.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.60 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |