Addington Race 4 - BETTOR'S DELIGHT 'THE KING' MBL PACE
FRANCO HARLEM (6) has had seven months off since finishing close to the placegetters in both starts of the maiden campaign but looks forward enough for the return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Will have plenty of admirers. BONJOUR MIKI (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when fourth from the back row at this circuit and distance. Runner-up in two of his previous three outings. Leading hope. CRUNCHY GRANOLA (9) is looming as a threat after a better effort in his second outing, finishing a close second at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but has scope for further improvement. DRAGON BALL (1) is still learning but draws to be competitive.

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Looked green here last time, but OK down at Winton. Needs to bring his best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 07/06/2026 | 35 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:05.90 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Rivertn TC | 1609m | Fast | Brent Barclay | 1:55.60 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carl Hanna | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Comfortably contained on debut earlier this month. Seeking improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 1:59.30 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $41.40 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Josh Lane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Fine on debut, but never a happy camper last week.First4s with some manners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:01.40 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $20.60 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 1:59.30 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $9.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 1.65L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Only got clear very late last week. Shown an all-round game too. Each way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 1:59.30 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $18.30 |
| 99/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.40 | 13 |
| 8.3L | $14.60 |
| 2/14 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:02.30 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | James Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 26/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $22.60 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | James Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
One brief glimpse of form in 2YO season. Better at 03 Jun trials. Combos.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tom Bagrie | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2025 | 209 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $83.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | James Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $91,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 118.4L | $65.90 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2025 | 33 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $29.50 |
| 4/4 | 17/04/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tom Bagrie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $52,650.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $12.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/02/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Far from disgraced in spring. Bold 3rd at 03 Jun trials. Should go close.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | John Dunn | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | James Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Definite improvement in two May runs. Sticky draw but can place in this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $39.30 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 141 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1:59.30 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $26.30 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:01.9 | 9 |
| 53.8L | $23.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Cameron
Stats
Comments
Solid efforts in last two outings. May have to settle back from draw. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kyle Cameron | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $31.80 |
| 3/14 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:02.40 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $96.20 |
| 12/14 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:02.30 | 11 |
| 121.0L | $82.40 |
| 8/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 1:59.20 | 11 |
| 22.6L | $63.20 |
| 5/9 | 21/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Very brave when just going down here 05 Jun. Wide draw but can overcome.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/14 | 24/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | John Morrison | 2:02.40 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |