Addington Race 2 - BETTOR'S DELIGHT - STILL THE BENCHMARK MBL PACE

Driver: Blair Orange
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Comments
Has performed admirably in recent trials/w'out. Ace on debut a bonus. Must have.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Easy | Jason Thomas | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
3rd of 5 in recent trial finding the line nicely. Must be included in all combos
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Easy | Stephen Boyd | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: -
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Comments
Didn't get all favours when debuting back in May. Close draw to work from; cover
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Easy | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $93,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:55.70 | 8 |
| 45.7L | $53.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
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Comments
Given time after racing greenly back in Apr. Trial winner who looks well placed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Simon Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $21,938.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:57.70 | 1 |
| 355.1L | $17.30 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | 2-3YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Devon Dolan
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Comments
Never likely in either May attempt. Will find this easier so consider for minors
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 | 17/09/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Devon Dolan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $57,900.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.60 | 8 |
| 35.0L | $124.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Devon Dolan | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $15.10 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
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Comments
Improved on his 11 Sept showing with trial success. Capable of overcoming draw.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 11/09/2026 | 112 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:59.80 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $17.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $93,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:55.70 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $26.70 |
| 3/3 | 08/05/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:01.80 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: -
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Comments
Has looked useful in recent trials and despite the alley can't be ignored today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Hope Chmiel | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
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Comments
Did a decent job in 30 Aug debut. Not as kindly treated in draw as stable-mates.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.50 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $19.40 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Fast | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |