Ascot Park Race 8 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED SOUTHERN LIGHTS (HANDICAP TROT)
PRINCESS SADIE (1) came from a wide barrier to score at Addington three starts ago and has been good in two standing start attempts since, last time coming from a 20m handicap for second at Omakau. Suited returning to a circuit where she has won two of three visits and she should get every chance from this starting position. Manners let HIDDEN TALENT (4) down last start but was she good in coming from the back row for second at Ashburton prior. Owns a decent record here so is worth another chance. JIMMY CARTER (6) is racing well having placed in both outings since a Gore win, the latest a third from a tougher handicap than this. Contender. EMPIRE CITY (3) got it wrong last start but was competitive prior so can be in the finish.

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Slick late in Omakau 2nd after nice Group 3 4th prior. Tough to catch.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 2:10.6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:59.5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/16 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $64,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $4.90 |
| 3/16 | 11/11/2025 | 26 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $6.30 |
| 1/13 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ Mares R45 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $40,700.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 | |
| 4/15 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $42,100.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 8 |
| 8.9L | $7.90 | |
| 1/4 | 10/09/2025 | - | R39 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 08/08/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Hayden Douglas | 6 |
| 99.5L | $3.30 | |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT | $34,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Back on grit after dominating on grass. Will need his best game.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $11.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Max Hill | 2:10.6 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $37.70 |
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 104.9L | $26.50 |
| 5/14 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $43.30 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | R46 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $20,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 11/16 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $171.90 |
| 15/15 | 11/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 7 |
| 185.6L | $70.10 | |
| 7/8 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 4 |
| 29.6L | $21.20 | |
| 9/11 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,773.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 215.2L | $21.70 | |
| 11/12 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $14,000.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1 |
| 228.7L | $16.60 |

Driver: Kerryn Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Surprise error last start after tidy efforts in decent company. Handy hopes.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 107.6L | $16.70 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $13.80 |
| 4/13 | 21/12/2025 | 30 | 4YO Mares MOB. TROT | $60,001.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:57.0 | 14 |
| 21.8L | $2.40 |
| 11/16 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $64,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $9.10 |
| 3/15 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $23.30 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 11 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,900.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $70.50 |
| 10/13 | 16/10/2025 | 32 | 4YO+ Mares R45 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $40,700.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Phil Williamson | 1 |
| 88.8L | $19.70 | |
| 7/15 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $42,100.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 1 |
| 26.9L | $8.10 | |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $24,125.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.90 | |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Ricky May | 2 |
| 16.1L | $4.10 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Suprise error last start after nice Ashburton 2nd. A major player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 06/01/2026 | 16 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 110.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/14 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 5YO+ Mares MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:56.5 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/13 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.1 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/16 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $64,200.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $9.70 |
| 0/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | FFA TROT | $400,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 267.3L | $210.10 |
| 8/11 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $58,950.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.8 | 8 |
| 40.4L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2025 | 11 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,900.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 11 |
| 14.8L | $32.20 | |
| 3/13 | 16/10/2025 | 25 | 4YO+ Mares R45 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $40,700.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.40 | |
| 13/18 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $44,200.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Dead | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 72.6L | $9.30 | |
| 3/15 | 14/09/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $42,100.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 6.7L | $12.50 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Disappointed last start after his strong Ashburton win. In the mix.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 56.5L | $8.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1:58.5 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/12 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | R46 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $20,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $11.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 10 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 31/10/2025 | 33 | R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:02.2 | 8 |
| 23.4L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 24 | R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $11,863.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 8 |
| 11.6L | $3.20 | |
| 4/5 | 04/09/2025 | 11 | R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $10,530.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Ellie Barron | 1 |
| 23.9L | $1.90 | |
| 8/11 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R71 SpecHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 32.3L | $5.10 | |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,194.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
In the zone recently & has won this race previously. Can't be dismissed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R50 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $20,700.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | FFA MOB. TROT | $35,800.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $15.90 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 269.0L | $20.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | R41 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $13,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.50 |
| 0/12 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | R46 to R80 SpecHcp TROT | $20,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | 10 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 | |
| 4/9 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 | |
| 0/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| - | $4.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 37.7L | $31.50 |