Addington Race 12 - GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE)
Aussie hero LEAP TO FAME (8) is back and seeking redemption after his brave second in this race last year. Has won everything across the Tasman and his whole campaign has been targeted at peaking for this race. He draws wide but is at least on the front line so can work his way forward from there and his toughness cannot be doubted. Has been terrific in winning a couple of editions of the Race and a NZ FFA in past visits but this is the one connections want. Fellow Aussie and arch rival SWAYZEE (6) chases a remarkable third win in this race and is in form at the right time, winning his last two at Menangle. The latest over 2300m was particularly strong, suggesting he could have one more upset of his half-brother in the tank. Last-year's winner KINGMAN (4) has been building towards his title defence, coming in off two good efforts behind top mare Captains Mistress. He draws to be a player again. MARKETPLACE (11) draws awkwardly but is going well and looks best of the local hopes.

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Couldn't go on after early work at Kaikoura. Can't be tardy early from #1. Odds.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/11/2026 | 16 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Jason Grimson | 1:56.70 | 7 |
| 45.7L | $22.10 |
| 9/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 77 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Lochie Cook | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Kicked off spring well before moderate runs in last two. Looking for more late.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $36.50 |
| 8/13 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 1:58.70 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $28.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2026 | 21 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Meth | 3000m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 2:05.70 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:59.70 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.30 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 96 | FFA PACE | $35,800.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $16.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | R40 to R91 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | FFA MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:50.80 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 |
| 2/14 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $103,500.00 | Add | 3200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.90 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 2 |
| 3.5L | $23.60 | |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 10.2L | $7.40 | |
| 9/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Wint | 2400m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 91.5L | $3.30 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Bold efforts out wide in the closing stages & he's flying. Same Race Multis must
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 17 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:56.70 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $11.50 |
| 3/13 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:58.70 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $117.80 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Meth | 3000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:05.70 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 1:58.50 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $35.80 |
| 6/6 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FFA PACE | $35,800.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:59.10 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:01.20 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 | |
| 5/6 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,110.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 13.2L | $4.00 | |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.20 | |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | FFA MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.10 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last two runs have shown a hint of his best. Massive in last year's Cup. Upset.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 162 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.8 | 10 |
| 12.2L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 26.9L | $16.90 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $3.00 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Better away early at Ashburton, but Junior FFA looks more suitable. Stretched.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $79.60 |
| 11/13 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:58.70 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $79.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Meth | 3000m | Dead | Mark Purdon | 2:05.70 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.60 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2026 | 42 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:59.70 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 147 | R51 & faster MOB. PACE | $12,775.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:56.00 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $13.40 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 | |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 98 | R53 & faster MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 7 |
| 18.8L | $2.60 | |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 7 |
| 61.9L | $19.90 | |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | R71 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $27,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Mark Purdon | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.80 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Two-time NZ Cup winner who has unleashed some slick times recently. Chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $1.28 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:48.9 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.65 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 148 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Jason Grimson | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $89,500.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $96,500.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 2 |
| 23.4L | $3.10 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Nice confidence booster when 4th at Kaikoura. Will need things to go his way.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | 17 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:56.70 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $61.30 |
| 9/13 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:58.70 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $89.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 1:58.50 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $28.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:59.70 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FFA PACE | $35,800.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:59.10 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $15.40 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 531 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:01.20 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $15.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | R35 to R80 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Stellar record says it all. So close last year. Big chance to round out his CV.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $1.04 |
| 1/4 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $1.03 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $1.04 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:49.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $1.12 |
| 2/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $1.04 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 7 |
| 18.8L | $2.50 |

Driver: Seth Hill
Stats
Comments
Starting to run on with purpose recently. This is much harder. Midfield best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $79.60 |
| 7/13 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1:58.70 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $47.30 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Meth | 3000m | Dead | Seth Hill | 2:05.70 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1:58.50 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $35.70 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FFA PACE | $35,800.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $28.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2:01.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $28.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 29.6L | $4.80 | |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,110.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 | |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.30 | |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 201 | FFA MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.20 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Dug in bravely for Kaikoura Cup 2nd. Front row draw a help. Not the worst.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 17 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:56.70 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $18.60 |
| 6/13 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.70 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $17.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 154 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.50 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $11.80 |
| 3/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | R60 to R116 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Brittany Graham | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | R35 to R73 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | R69 to R116 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $96,500.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 53.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $44.10 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Camb | 1609m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $55,800.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 6 |
| 14.0L | $5.10 | |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 7 |
| 21.5L | $2.10 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Amazing sectionals at Ashburton. Contrasting draw, but look for him late.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/13 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.70 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 83 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 1:58.50 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.3 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $25,970.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.12 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.10 | |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | 154 | 3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 4 |
| 9.1L | $1.30 | |
| 5/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 | |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Gritty win at Timaru in late October but this is miles apart. Needs scratchings.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Tmru | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:02.60 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $6.10 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 DiscrHcp PACE | $14,475.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:01.50 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $13,688.00 | Tmru | 2600m | Slushy | Jonny Cox | 2:02.40 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:01.70 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:59.70 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $32.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2:01.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $55.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 91 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 2 |
| 0.8L | $60.20 | |
| 7/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | R39 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE | $17,338.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Jonny Cox | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.90 | |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 | |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 7 |
| 14.5L | $35.40 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Plenty to like about his spring preparation. 4th here last year. First4s chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 04/11/2026 | - | R100 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Harrison Orange | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | R70 & faster MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | 140 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:59.70 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.20 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $89,500.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $61.10 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $96,500.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $82.20 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:53.0 | 11 |
| 32.3L | $96.10 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $55,800.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 7 |
| 21.8L | $13.90 | |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 3 |
| - | $3.50 | |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 51 | R53 & faster MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 6 |
| 14.8L | $2.90 | |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ FFA PACE | $232,500.00 | AlxP | 3200m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 7 |
| 11.0L | $9.70 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Run of plain luck through spring campaign. Work to do from draw. Top 5/6.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Kaik | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1:56.70 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $7.30 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/13 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1:58.70 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $8.70 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | John Dunn | 1:58.50 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 114 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 1:59.70 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | R69 to R116 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $103,500.00 | Add | 3200m | Good | John Dunn | 2:00.20 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.40 | |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,938.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 4.6L | $1.30 | |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $35,800.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.60 | |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 68 | 3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Proved to be a nice follower of speed. Will need favours, but can surprise.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $21.20 |
| 1/13 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:58.70 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $33.30 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 1:58.50 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $8.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:59.70 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 2/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | R69 to R116 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:01.20 | 3 |
| 267.3L | $9.30 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:00.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | R39 to R65 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 224 | R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | Add | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 | |
| 1/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Up to & including R65 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 16/12/2025 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 21.8L | $20.80 | |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 26.4L | $62.80 | |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $27,375.00 | Ashb | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 14.8L | $20.60 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Followed up Alex Park win in small field with nice Cup trial. Trifectas hope.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 04/11/2026 | - | R100 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | R70 & faster MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2026 | 161 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.70 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $1.80 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | FFA MOB. PACE | $1,000,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $24.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. PACE | $54,750.00 | Camb | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $55,800.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 63 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.40 | |
| 1/4 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | FFA MOB. PACE | $33,900.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.30 | |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ FFA PACE | $232,500.00 | AlxP | 3200m | Slushy | Zachary Butcher | 5 |
| 17.2L | $4.40 | |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | R73 & faster PACE | $53,700.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Great manners negated by this draw. Can't knock his lead-up though. Consider.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 04/11/2026 | - | R100 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.70 |
| 4/13 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:58.70 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | R37 to R95 PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FFA PACE | $35,800.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:59.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 105 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:01.20 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $93,000.00 | AlxP | 2700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $89,500.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | FFA MOB. PACE | $96,500.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Good | Bob Butt | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 | |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $55,800.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 | |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 | |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 70 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Failing to put it together at the start recently. Hard pressed to feature here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | FFA PACE | $55,800.00 | Ashb | 2400m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $39.60 |
| 13/13 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | FFA PACE | $61,050.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.70 | 7 |
| 570.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 25 | R46 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $11,863.00 | Inv | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | FFA PACE | $37,200.00 | Oama | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:59.70 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Add | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 2:01.20 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 51 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,300.00 | Oama | 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 | Add | 2600m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.90 | |
| 14/14 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE | $103,500.00 | Add | 3200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 110.3L | $5.90 | |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | Inv | 2700m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 | |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Wint | 2400m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |