Addington Race 9 - TACTICAL APPROACH DG JONES BANKS PENINSULA CUP (HCP TROT)
HABIBTI PAT (6) was 5 metres away in third at this track over 2600m last start at her first run back from a spell. Leading hope in a similar race. MIGHTY LOGAN (16) scored at the first run back from a break last start over 2600m at this track on September 4, finishing a neck ahead of his rivals. Leading hope in a similar race. MR LOVE (17) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at this track over 2600m. Hard to find fault. YA RITE DARL (15) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at Oamaru over 2600m when fresh-up from a spell. Include in combinations.

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Double error at Oamaru. OK 2nd up record, but First4s preferred in this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 13/09/2026 | 142 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 94.1L | $22.60 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 83.4L | $98.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $116.30 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 416.9L | $33.40 |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 126.4L | $17.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $21.20 |
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp TROT | $17,200.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 20.4L | $2.30 | |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $35,800.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 | |
| 12/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 107.6L | $16.70 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 4 |
| 19.9L | $13.80 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Plenty to like about his fresh 3rd here 11 Sep. Into a good grade but consider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 112 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:02.90 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:00.70 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/14 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:02.20 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 | |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,969.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 | |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,275.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 8.6L | $2.50 | |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 15.9L | $6.20 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Found the line well in the Jasmyn's Gift. Moves up to the front line. Blowout.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 13/09/2026 | 958 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2:02.30 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $67.90 |
| 13/14 | 29/01/2024 | 18 | Up to & including R89 F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $41,400.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 126.4L | $11.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2024 | 11 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.3 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2023 | 16 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $43,875.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Bob Butt | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2023 | 5 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $47,375.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2023 | 9 | FFA MOB. TROT | $106,150.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $10.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2023 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 17/11/2023 | 3 | FFA TROT | $315,750.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 13 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2023 | 22 | SpecHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Bob Butt | 6 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/10/2023 | 10 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,900.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 174.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Under pressure by the turn at Oamaru. Handicap relief, but she needs to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.30 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $38.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Tim Trathen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Trathen | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT | $41,400.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:59.20 | 14 |
| 21.0L | $17.10 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:00.70 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $18.50 |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Trathen | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:02.60 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.40 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 15.3L | $7.90 | |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 | |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 51.1L | $65.50 | |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 126.4L | $12.70 |

Driver: Lawrence McCormick
Stats
Comments
Honest before tiring at Oamaru in intermediate grade. Can finish in top six.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/09/2026 | 128 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 2:03.20 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $41.70 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | David McCormick | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 2:03.20 | 2 |
| 53.8L | $78.30 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 115 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | David McCormick | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | David McCormick | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $11.30 |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | David McCormick | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 164.1L | $14.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | David McCormick | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/14 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 13 |
| 12.1L | $4.40 | |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | David McCormick | 1 |
| 23.4L | $4.80 | |
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 5 |
| 6.5L | $22.50 | |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Lawrence McCormick | 8 |
| 37.7L | $179.50 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
One to follow through the spring & proved that with 04 Sep 3rd. A key player.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 287 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:01.80 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/07/2026 | - | R47 to R71 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/07/2026 | - | R35 to R71 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $196,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.40 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $500,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 72.6L | $9.60 |
| 0/4 | 05/11/2025 | - | R39 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $40,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:56.4 | 10 |
| 134.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/15 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Blair Orange | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 132 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 139.9L | $2.70 | |
| 1/4 | 10/09/2025 | - | R40 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $110,399.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 18.0L | $6.70 | |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 9.4L | $1.80 | |
| 3/13 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 4.0L | $13.60 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Bested late when resuming 11 Sep, but should derive benefit. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 154 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:04.80 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 80.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $59.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 69.9L | $16.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $34.60 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $27.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.80 | |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 86 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 | |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | R35 to R77 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 | |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: Alan Clark
Stats
Comments
Tiring when he broke here 11 Sep. Seeking a form turnaround to feature.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Easy | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Alan Clark | 2:04.80 | 3 |
| 94.1L | $46.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 03/09/2026 | 55 | 3YO+ R38 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:06.60 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $17.70 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 10/07/2026 | 42 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:03.70 | 2 |
| 83.4L | $27.70 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | R38 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:06.30 | 1 |
| 67.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | R46 to R71 C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:02.40 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 32 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:04.30 | 6 |
| 107.6L | $73.50 |
| 0/11 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| - | $10.60 | |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 3 |
| 231.3L | $40.90 | |
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | R54 & faster C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 126.4L | $2.50 | |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Strong 4th off 20m at Oamaru & improving with each outing. May be over the odds.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:02.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 105 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:01.80 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $23.30 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | R35 to R94 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:01.50 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:04.30 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $33.60 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $24.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 12.9L | $3.70 | |
| 3/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.40 | |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | R48 & faster F&M TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 | |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
Three handy workouts ahead of resuming. Has won fresh, but tough ask here.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2:02.90 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2:00.70 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | R50 to R80 MOB. TROT | $12,530.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 1:57.70 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Kirstin Green | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/13 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R51 to R75 MOB. TROT | $17,900.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 | |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 457 | R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Gore | 2750m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.60 | |
| 1/3 | 23/12/2025 | - | R44 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | R35 to R76 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2024 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $98,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 45.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Goes well here, but cannot afford a slow getaway in this field. Take on trust.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:03.20 | 1 |
| 115.7L | $9.90 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | R49 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 26 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 1:59.90 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/4 | 12/08/2026 | - | R37 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 0/13 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R63 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:03.50 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:03.30 | 1 |
| 102.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,740.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 2:05.30 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | R38 to R60 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,090.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 2:02.90 | 1 |
| 911.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 | |
| 0/12 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $18,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| - | $4.20 | |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | R50 to R80 MOB. TROT | $12,530.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 | |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 6.7L | $1.70 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Early check 17 Sep trial, but tidy trial prior. May be better for this. Place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R51 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:00.70 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.70 |
| 6/13 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:02.60 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/13 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 | |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 | |
| 2/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 | |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
As consistent as always in his two starts back. Loves this track/distance. EW.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:01.80 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 105 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:59.90 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Up to & including R90 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:04.30 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $20.80 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $7.30 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 23.7L | $30.60 | |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 8.9L | $9.20 | |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 12.9L | $9.60 | |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Jacob Dunn
Stats
Comments
Shrugged off 20m mark for Oamaru win - her first at 2600m. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R79 SpecHcp TROT | $42,600.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $9.10 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | R38 to R78 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 2.0500000000000003L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | R50 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 2:01.50 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:04.30 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $26.20 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | John Dunn | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $20.90 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | FFA MOB. TROT | $529,891.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $37.90 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $16.40 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 9 |
| 4.0L | $57.30 | |
| 8/11 | 13/03/2026 | 72 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 9 |
| 25.8L | $36.40 | |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Jacob Dunn | 2 |
| 43.0L | $23.60 | |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO R35 to R76 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.10 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Suggested he's a leading hope for the spring with Ordeal Cup win. Goes close.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 247 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:01.80 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | R35 to R94 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | John Dunn | 1:57.4 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $21.10 |
| 6/15 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | FFA TROT | $400,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:02.7 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $28.90 |
| 7/12 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 14.8L | $5.10 | |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 | |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 | |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 133 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.30 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Hauled in late by #16 in the Ordeal Cup, but will be sharper again here. Threat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:01.80 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 105 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1:59.90 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:04.30 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:01.2 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $96,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.20 | |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 56 | R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 21.3L | $2.30 | |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 | |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 12 |
| 4.6L | $4.50 |