Addington Race 5 - 'BET ON A BETTER FUTURE' RED NOSE DAY FUNDRAISER PACE
ASYMMETRIC RETURN (5) is back from a break of four months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Sure to be right there at the finish. SIDESTEPPER (2) is a three-year-old colt by Always B Miki from Idancedwithcullen on debut. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Placed in a recent trial. Sure to prove very hard to beat. BELLA CIAO (9) is next in line and although she has to contend with an awkward gate a win is not out of the question. EASTWOOD COMMANDER (6) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1980m at this track.

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Looked useful in 3 career starts. Early steps the key, but a major player.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:04.50 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 2:03.70 | 11 |
| 9.7L | $7.20 |
| 3/15 | 07/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:05.90 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $9.60 |
| 1/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Green but dashed late for 2nd in 15 Jul qualifier. Danger with best manners.
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 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Struggled on debut in April. More convincing in recent trials. Top 3/4 best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Josh Lane | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 123.7L | $15.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Josh Lane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/03/2026 | - | R40 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Josh Lane | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 10/09/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Just a fair outing here 17 Jul but form prior was more convincing. Combos must.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:01.70 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $11.00 |
| 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: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Stepped & led for last 2000m in 22 Jul trial win. Should be ready to strike.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 0/11 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 267.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.1 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Space at a premium 03 Jul & tend to step away from a stand. Place prospect.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:58.80 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $14.60 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Blair Orange | 2:00.50 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $13.30 |
| 2/16 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2:02.10 | 13 |
| 2.2L | $30.30 |
| 11/15 | 07/06/2026 | 42 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:05.90 | 11 |
| 22.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.6 | 11 |
| 48.4L | $8.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,625.00 | Cheviot | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.80 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | 2-3YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Tried hard in front 12 Jul for first career placing. Can spice up exotics.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:02.00 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.80 |
| 5/14 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:04.50 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $17.60 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1:56.70 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $29.10 |
| 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: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Good debut 3rd. Hasn't flown the tapes at trials, but safely away. Top 3/4.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Robbie Close | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $43.90 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Long-time maiden but she's going as well as ever. Adaptable. Each way.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1:58.30 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $14.10 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $12.40 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1:58.50 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:01.40 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:03.80 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $3.90 |
| 4/14 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. MOB. PACE | $25,099.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $29.50 |
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 10 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 | |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 | |
| 3/11 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 7 |
| 12.4L | $4.00 | |
| 6/11 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 5 |
| 26.4L | $17.70 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye here last Friday. Has placed in sole stand start. Can figure.
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 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 1:57.50 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ross Houghton | 2:01.70 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $19.90 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Brief country racing campaign over summer. Handy 2nd 21 Jul trials. Smokey.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 06/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:02.6 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Reefton | 2450m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2:14.4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | John Fanning | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |