Addington Race 7 - GREG & LEIGH AYERS 'THE SUNDON' 2YO CLASSIC (MOB TROT)
DUKE OF BOURBON (7) was 3 metres away in third at Alexandra Park over 1700m last start at his first run back from a spell. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MASTER MCGOOGAN (8) was 2.5 metres away in second at this track over 1980m last start at his first run back from a spell. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Stepping up a level this time but he is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of making his presence felt. MR MERCEDES (2) is ready to improve after debuting with a respectable fourth last time out over 1980m at this track. LA VENTURE (10) was not beaten far last start when third over 1980m at this track. Ready to peak third-up from a spell.

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Run down in qualifying trial & steady from the back in sole trial since. Odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Should take plenty from interrupted run on debut. Drawn to offer cheek.
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 | 11/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2:05.40 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $17.10 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Fought on OK after getting back here on debut. Top 3/4 with right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 2:05.40 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $31.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 26/08/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Qualified in March & stout trial win in front 17 Sep. Can spice up combos.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Had his chance from the trail here 11 Sep. Strips fitter, but will need luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 112 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:05.40 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $67.30 |
| 4/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $46,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:03.00 | 5 |
| 115.7L | $13.80 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:04.90 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/5 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,918.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $1.70 |
| 1/2 | 11/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Tough ask on South Island debut 11 Sep. Drawn inside key threats. Trifectas.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 147 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:05.40 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $34.80 |
| 2/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:02.90 | 2 |
| 147.9L | $35.10 |
| 3/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,880.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 53.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Late mistake at Alex Park, but showed his class in the autumn. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 11/09/2026 | 126 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $19,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:01.10 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $91,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 2:01.30 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $26,850.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Scott Phelan | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 0/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 2:02.90 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 08/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Slushy | Scott Phelan | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Bold 2nd when resuming here 11 Sep & no Eyes Wide Open here. Top pick.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 112 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.40 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 3/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 26/08/2026 | - | R36 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/2 | 27/05/2026 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 0 | - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $46,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.00 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.90 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.80 |
| 1/2 | 09/05/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,918.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $6.40 |
| 1/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Slushy | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 28/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Alan Clark
Stats
Comments
Covered plenty of extra ground 11 Sep. Extrication required from draw. Odds.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Easy | Alan Clark | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Alan Clark | 2:05.40 | 9 |
| 37.7L | $167.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | 2YO+ R35, with cond. TROT | $9,300.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:05.70 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $43.60 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:02.60 | 6 |
| 51.1L | $85.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 09/08/2026 | 23 | with cond. TROT | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:08.10 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $68.30 |
| 13/15 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:04.60 | 6 |
| 67.2L | $134.70 |
| 3/14 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:04.90 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $38.70 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 7 |
| 51.1L | $46.50 | |
| 10/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Alan Clark | 1 |
| 48.4L | $130.40 | |
| 11/11 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | R41 to R65 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 1 |
| 78.0L | $105.90 | |
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Alan Clark | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Still chasing a maiden win, but doing a tidy job regardless. Combos must again.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:05.40 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $12.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 98 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.60 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $46,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:03.00 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:04.90 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 07/05/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |