Addington Race 8 - ALLIED SECURITY MAURICE HOLMES VASE (HCP PACE)
THE LAZARUS EFFECT (7) last appeared when a second over 2700m at Alexandra Park on May 8, capping off a fine prep that saw him salute on three occasions. Is a very good fresh-up performer having won all three times when presented in that state. Won a recent six runner trial here and will have plenty of admirers. DREAMS ARE FREE (4) finished out of the money two runs back at this track then improved sharply last start to score by 2.75 metres over 2600m at Oamaru. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. BETTORS ANVIL (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 0.8 metres at this track over 2600m when racing parked-out for most of the trip as the favourite. MO'UNGA (6) is in the mix following a fourth to the above selection at his most recent appearance over 2600m at this track wehn after leading into the straight was swamped with 80m to run.

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Never gave up behind #3 here 07 Aug. A few more big players tonight though.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 91 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:00.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $60.20 |
| 7/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | R39 & faster PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE | $17,338.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:57.50 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.90 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $35.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,950.00 | Methven | 3000m | Dead | Ricky May | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $10.90 |
| 8/13 | 04/04/2026 | 78 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $36.20 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 203 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 2 |
| 51.1L | $21.90 | |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R62 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.60 | |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,110.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Ricky May | 7 |
| 15.3L | $9.10 | |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 8 |
| 12.6L | $14.10 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Can be a nervy watch early. Did plenty of work 07 Aug. Upset prospect.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:00.30 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,110.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:57.50 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.30 |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 201 | FFA MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:50.80 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | R35 to R91 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $6.40 |
| 11/11 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | FFA PACE | $58,950.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $50.20 |
| 8/15 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | FFA PACE | $63,150.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 12 |
| 18.3L | $92.50 | |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 5.4L | $8.40 | |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,713.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 | |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2025 | 9 | FFA PACE | $37,900.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Delivered on his potential with National Hcp win. Combos claims off the front.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:00.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | R39 to R65 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 224 | R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:57.40 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Up to & including R65 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 16/12/2025 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $20.80 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 26.4L | $62.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $27,375.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $20.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.30 | |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 119 | 3YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 7 |
| 1.9L | $1.60 | |
| 6/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | R40 to R115 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 4 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 | |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Tim Williams | 11 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Bold mid-race move to win Kurow Cup. Gets into this very well. Has claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 51 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,300.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,110.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.90 |
| 14/14 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $103,500.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 110.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 118 | R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Wyndham | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 274.4L | $56.10 | |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 | |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE | $50,000.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 6 |
| 19.6L | $18.80 | |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Tuapeka | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Very talented pacer resuming. 4 hitouts to prepare for this. Market your guide.
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 | 11/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | R35 to R80 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:48.4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:48.6 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $2.15 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2024 | 3 | FFA MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 10 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/15 | 12/11/2024 | 8 | FFA PACE | $1,000,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Bested late after leading for last lap 07 Aug. 10m more helpful. In the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:00.30 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,110.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:57.50 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.20 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | FFA MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:50.80 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | R35 to R91 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:03.40 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $29.60 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | 145 | 3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 26.6L | $3.20 | |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. PACE | $193,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 4 |
| 22.6L | $23.70 | |
| 10/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | FFA PACE | $1,000,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Robbie Close | 16 |
| 21.8L | $83.10 | |
| 3/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | FFA PACE | $98,250.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 9.7L | $6.50 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Led nicely for 11 Aug trial ahead of resumption. Unbeaten fresh. Top pick.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $93,000.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $89,500.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | FFA MOB. PACE | $96,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $55,800.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 70 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.7 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | R36 to R70 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 11/02/2026 | - | R65 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $93,000.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.90 | |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Geraldine | 2850m | Good | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 | |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 | |
| 1/14 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | R59 to R80 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.40 |