Ascot Park Race 1 - IHIRE HCP TROT
SPECIAL SON (1) kept his manners in check and put the writing on the wall when a close second at this circuit and distance last time. Improving with racing and could be ready to break through. RYDGEMONT'S HEIR (7) starts from the 30m mark but turned in a good effort last time out when second over further. That took his record at this venue to a win and three placings from four attempts. Strong claims dropping to maiden company. GLENDHU MISCHIEF (8) is another that will enjoy a class drop after some good form in better company of late including a string of seconds, one of them here. POPNROCK (5) is worth some thought coming back in class.

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Brought manners & ran well in his 2nd here. Same rules can apply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:08.20 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 24/05/2026 | 52 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:08.30 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $13.20 |
| 4/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Slushy | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:10.6 | 1 |
| 67.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | R35 TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Alana Oldham | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2500m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/06/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Overcame prior errors in his 4th here. Honest type on the fringes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 2:08.20 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $57.50 |
| 8/11 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:08.30 | 4 |
| 72.6L | $104.40 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alex Milne | 2:10.80 | 7 |
| 188.3L | $114.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.60 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $8.90 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alex Milne | 2:08.3 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $30.10 |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | 81 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 2:10.4 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $30.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 32.3L | $25.50 | |
| 8/14 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 37.7L | $25.40 | |
| 9/10 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,580.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Alex Milne | 1 |
| 172.2L | $17.40 | |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Alex Milne | 7 |
| 29.6L | $74.70 |

Driver: Kirk Larsen
Stats
Comments
Two costly early mistakes in her two starts. Capable but looking very risky.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 2:08.20 | 2 |
| 201.8L | $51.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:08.30 | 1 |
| 228.7L | $125.40 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
Made error in debut for new stable last start. Can mix it if she can trot.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 2:08.20 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $19.30 |
| 9/11 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thomas | 2:08.30 | 6 |
| 226.0L | $71.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:10.80 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/3 | 09/05/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 06/05/2026 | 271 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:08.80 | 4 |
| 267.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 99.5L | $17.60 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $27.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 06/07/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 64.6L | $26.40 | |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 9 |
| 11.0L | $6.70 | |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 5 |
| 24.2L | $17.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 204 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 8 |
| 26.1L | $10.60 |

Driver: Rory McIlwrick
Stats
Comments
Racing keenly & unable to round off lately. Down in grade & competitive.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 2:08.70 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $48.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | R35 to R59 C&G SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:03.30 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $22.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:06.50 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $22.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 2:05.60 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $19.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | 10 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Rory McIlwrick | 2:01.80 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $43.20 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brendon McLellan | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 69.9L | $10.00 |
| 13/13 | 16/04/2026 | 158 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Brendon McLellan | 10 |
| 290.5L | $31.80 | |
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,050.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 3 |
| 53.8L | $117.60 | |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 8 |
| 75.3L | $98.90 | |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2 |
| 75.3L | $31.50 |

Driver: Madison Kyle
Stats
Comments
Just fair last start after honest efforts. Suitable set up here & top 4 hopes.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:06.50 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $32.70 |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Madison Kyle | 2:03.80 | 7 |
| 59.2L | $42.30 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:08.3 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $7.60 |
| 5/13 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 2:06.0 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $31.10 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Madison Kyle | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $52.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:10.6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.40 |
| 9/13 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 9 |
| 48.4L | $74.60 | |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 2 |
| 11.6L | $20.10 | |
| 9/9 | 26/02/2026 | 11 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,423.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Madison Kyle | 3 |
| 191.0L | $18.90 | |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Madison Kyle | 10 |
| 18.3L | $36.20 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Nice work in harder grades recently. Gets a real winning shot in this company.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 2:08.70 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $14.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | R35 to R59 C&G SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:03.30 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $29.80 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Max Hill | 2:06.50 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $25.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Mark Shirley | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $144.60 |
| 6/13 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Mark Shirley | 2:03.80 | 4 |
| 61.9L | $59.60 |
| 12/13 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $17,298.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Mark Shirley | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 215.2L | $97.10 |
| 8/13 | 16/04/2026 | 81 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Mark Shirley | 1 |
| 37.7L | $12.20 | |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | R39 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Shane Walkinshaw | 2 |
| 53.8L | $18.70 | |
| 1/14 | 15/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Shane Walkinshaw | 4 |
| 4.0L | $19.30 | |
| 2/2 | 12/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Mark Shirley | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Shirley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Ideally suited in this type of contest. Rates a strong E/W player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 2:08.70 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $8.80 |
| 10/10 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:06.50 | 9 |
| 217.9L | $8.30 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 2:03.40 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $24.90 |
| 2/13 | 03/05/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 2:03.80 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $20.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 2:08.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.60 |
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Mark Hurrell | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $48.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 2 |
| 15.1L | $36.40 | |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 21.0L | $12.70 | |
| 4/13 | 19/03/2026 | 27 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 26.9L | $16.50 | |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |