Addington Race 3 - WOODLANDS STUD MBL PACE
NIKOLAI RAY (2) ran fourth last start at this track over 1980m, beaten 11 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. CRUNCHY GRANOLA (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at this track over 1980m. Expected to run well. DELIGHTFUL GALLEON (7) produced a good effort on debut last start, finishing third over 1980m at this track. Has plenty of scope for improvement. TOMOGALAK (1) is ready to improve after debuting with a respectable sixth last time out over 1980m at this track.

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Short of space on debut last week but just fair after. Place hope with better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Gavin Smith | 1:58.50 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $25.70 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Steven Reid | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Steven Reid | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Plenty to like about resuming 4th, and stable is in form. Stick with him here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 193 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 1:58.50 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:00.8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $19.20 |
| 6/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,740.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $15.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:59.7 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 13.7L | $4.40 | |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 7.3L | $11.10 | |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 3.8L | $33.60 | |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Sam Thornley | 13 |
| 15.6L | $177.90 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Good from well back here 03 Jul & awin isn't far away. Adds to an open field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:58.80 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:56.70 | 9 |
| 43.0L | $7.60 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mia Holbrough
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Comments
Form steadily building in four starts back. Midfield spot likely. First4s hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1:58.80 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $70.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Mia Holbrough | 2:00.50 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $73.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $18.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/06/2026 | 385 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mia Holbrough | 1:59.30 | 11 |
| 18.0L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 16/05/2025 | 19 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $14,620.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $29.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2025 | 10 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $91,250.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 37.7L | $36.80 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Seth Hill | 3 |
| 26.1L | $34.60 | |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Done little wrong in 4 starts & had excuses on Sunday. Capable of featuring.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:02.00 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/14 | 28/06/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:04.50 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Not a factor on debut after an error. Switches to mobile. Needs to lift though.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2:02.00 | 6 |
| 56.5L | $33.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/06/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Trathen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
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Comments
Never shirked his work after sitting parked on debut. May be over the odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ben Hope | 1:58.80 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | R38 FFA PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Easy | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Comfortably contained in 3 starts & drawn out wide here too. Taking notes.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.10 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $22.40 |
| 8/14 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.50 | 13 |
| 18.0L | $52.80 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 2:03.70 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $20.10 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Mark Jones | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Mark Jones | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Mark Jones | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Houghton
Stats
Comments
Dug in even after working hard here 05 Jul. Sticky draw, so place preferred.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:02.10 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $7.30 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 225 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2:00.50 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | R38 FFA PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 1:56.7 | 12 |
| 26.9L | $21.10 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 202 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 1:57.5 | 10 |
| 80.7L | $29.90 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $11.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $10,969.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |