Addington Race 2 - BOOK NOW FOR MID WINTER XMAS 7 & 14 AUGUST MBL TROT
KINGS CHOICE (2) was expected to do a lot more at the first run back from a break last start when sixth, beaten 40 metres, over 1980m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. His recent effort is not a true indication. Good enough to put himself right in the finish. MONTARA (4) made a good start to her career three weeks ago, beaten 2 metres into second over 2600m at this track. LEXICON (1) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at this track over 1980m. Hard to find fault. STROMBOLI (3) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.
Driver: Bob Butt
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Comments
Found one better in each of her 2 starts back. Should lead & go close again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $12,090.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:03.50 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 299 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:03.60 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.70 |
| 2/15 | 07/09/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:10.1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | - | R40 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
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Comments
Better at the trials since struggling as fave 19 Jun. Threat with his A game.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 182 | NON-WINNERS MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:01.80 | 7 |
| 40.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/3 | 27/05/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $22,375.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $15.90 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 32 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $7.80 |
| 3/6 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | 124 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:03.5 | 9 |
| 43.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Slushy | Kaleb Bublitz | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,163.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 | |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Kaleb Bublitz | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Kaleb Bublitz | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
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Comments
Gained support on debut but did plenty wrong. Switches to mobile. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:07.20 | 6 |
| 217.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Up to & including R35 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 25/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: David White
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Comments
Recovered for big 2nd on debut & should relish the mobile arm. Keep safe.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | David White | 2:07.00 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.70 |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | David White | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 23/06/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
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Comments
Honest enough on debut without threatening. Combos claims with similar.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.60 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $7.20 |
| 1/3 | 17/06/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 10/06/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Cameron
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Comments
Forgettable last week, but good 3rd from the mobile 19 Jul. Trifectas/First4s.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Kyle Cameron | 2:08.40 | 1 |
| 164.1L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 280 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $12,090.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:03.50 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $13.30 |
| 2/3 | 15/07/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Up to & including R35 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Easy | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:09.7 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $18.80 |
| 4/14 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Kyle Cameron | 2:19.8 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $12.50 |
| 13/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Kyle Cameron | 2:13.8 | 2 |
| 301.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/15 | 07/09/2025 | 264 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Kyle Cameron | 2:10.1 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $16.70 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2024 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 9 | 2YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 25.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Comments
Mid-race mistake here 19 Jul. Good on her day, but win-or-bust hope for now.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $12,090.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:03.50 | 1 |
| 344.3L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Riley Harrison | 2:07.00 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:03.60 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $13.60 |
| 10/11 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:07.20 | 3 |
| 193.7L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:01.80 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $44.50 |
| 13/13 | 14/06/2026 | 394 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:06.20 | 13 |
| 478.8L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $45,625.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| - | $37.70 | |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
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Comments
Couldn't get round in one piece 19 Jul. Others bring stronger credentials.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 56 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $12,090.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:03.50 | 2 |
| 110.3L | $37.30 |
| 1/2 | 12/07/2026 | - | R44 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.30 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $56.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:10.80 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $29.90 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 2:05.60 | 6 |
| 45.7L | $43.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 239.4L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Carter Dalgety | 2:10.4 | 4 |
| 172.2L | $21.80 |
| 9/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 32.3L | $17.90 | |
| 1/1 | 13/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Qualified in late 2024. Improving 3rd 19 Jul trials. Same Race Multis option.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Up to & including R90 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/12/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/12/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Matt Purvis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2024 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |