Addington Race 5 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND NZ TROTTING DERBY PRELUDE (MOB TROT)
REDBACK BOB (6) ran seventh last start at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m, beaten 19 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Finds a tougher race but a win is on the cards. KAWATIRI TREV (9) finished fourth last start, beaten 14 metres at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. I'M CONNECTED (5) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m. WHO'S YA DADDY (8) had no luck in the running last time when finishing eighth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Can do a lot better so is worth considering.

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Backed when resuming at Winton. Has gate speed, but needs to show more late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 159 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Wint | 1609m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 2:01.90 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Wint | 2400m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2:08.30 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:02.50 | 3 |
| 94.1L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $110,401.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 131.8L | $39.20 |
| 12/14 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.1 | 5 |
| 317.4L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $42,500.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $47.20 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 83 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Wint | 2400m | Good | Kirstin Green | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 | |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Omak | 2000m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 269.0L | $2.50 | |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 65 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $22,375.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 4 |
| 0.8L | $34.70 | |
| 5/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 10 |
| 137.2L | $23.10 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Handy from 2nd row draw here 21 Oct. Good mobile record but First4s best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:03.60 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $13.30 |
| 9/14 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Meth | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:08.30 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $16.60 |
| 4/13 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Tmru | 2600m | Slushy | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:10.10 | 8 |
| 121.0L | $18.10 |
| 7/12 | 20/09/2026 | 126 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Gera | 1950m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:11.60 | 5 |
| 80.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $24,250.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:09.50 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:07.30 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/15 | 26/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 10.2L | $10.60 | |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 | |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | 163 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 0.3L | $35.40 | |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 6 |
| 43.0L | $39.90 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Winter winner here & showed some guts 02 Oct. Combos claims from #3.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:00.90 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $9.30 |
| 7/13 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 2:06.10 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $13.90 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,720.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:02.10 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $15,160.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:01.80 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/15 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:04.60 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 | |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.90 | |
| 5/12 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 | |
| 6/15 | 29/05/2026 | 196 | with cond. TROT | $17,893.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 19.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Rattled home to haul in a subsequent winner 23 Oct. Trifectas prospect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:00.90 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 72.6L | $40.30 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | R35 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 156.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | John Dunn | 2:06.10 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,160.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:03.30 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $7.60 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 175 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,720.00 | Add | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 2:04.10 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 3 |
| 22.6L | $5.00 | |
| 7/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Rang | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 23.7L | $11.20 | |
| 10/12 | 19/02/2026 | 279 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1 |
| 29.6L | $11.70 | |
| 3/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | R36 to R84 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | R37 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/05/2025 | 19 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $45,625.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2 |
| 72.6L | $12.10 |

Driver: Jacob Dunn
Stats
Comments
Using the mobile to good effect in 3 starts back. Capable of offering cheek.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:55.90 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.20 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $12.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/10/2026 | 175 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:01.00 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Simon Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Simon Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 56.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Add | 1980m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Did his share of work for first defeat 26 Oct. Gets key draw swing though. EW.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/10/2026 | 63 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.90 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/10/2026 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | Wint | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.70 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.10 |
| 1/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Inv | 2200m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.80 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Wint | 1609m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 09/05/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Found more to win at Kaikoura. On mobile debut, but can call on a 2nd wind.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $10,230.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:06.70 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Tmru | 2050m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:07.00 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.90 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Meth | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:09.30 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Didn't have any luck at Ashburton. Going better than form suggests. Smokey.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 1:55.90 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $14.50 |
| 13/14 | 02/10/2026 | 133 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $18,630.00 | Add | 2000m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2:01.80 | 8 |
| 48.4L | $9.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | R35 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:02.20 | 6 |
| 83.4L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:02.50 | 6 |
| 185.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $75,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 154 | 3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 | |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | R40 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| 109.65L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $110,400.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 | |
| 3/4 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $12,263.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 69.9L | $2.90 | |
| 2/4 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $75,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Plenty of purpose behind quality fillies recently. Can shrug off unruly & win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $47,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.90 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $20.30 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $23,688.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,425.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:04.80 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 112 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:59.90 | 5 |
| 212.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:02.50 | 7 |
| 99.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 10.2L | $1.70 | |
| 2/2 | 21/04/2026 | - | R49 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $18,176.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 | |
| 1/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R36 to R40, R41 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Motu | 2170m | Dead | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 | |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 48.4L | $4.40 |