Ashburton Race 2 - MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
WANNA PLAY A GAME (2) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 2500m at Geraldine. Has the benefit of a good draw. Sure to be right there at the finish. KOKO KABOOM (9) finished runner-up last start, beaten half a metre, in a far better performance at Addington over 2600m. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. SPOTLIGHT (6) disappointed last time when ninth over 2170m at Motukarara. Can turn things around with the right run in a field with many each-way chances. FIVE MONKEYS (1) can feature from the inside draw.

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2600m at Addington beaten 5.5 m by Dem Bones Dem Bones (3:22.40) in 5yo+ on March 19 at $9.60. At her previous start 11th (Fr8) over 1810m at Rangiora, beaten 22 m by Kowhai Summit (2:24.60) on March 2 at $10.60. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 19/03/2025 | 17 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 2.1L | $7.60 | |
11/15 | 02/03/2025 | 30 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 8.4L | $8.90 | |
5/16 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,120.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 5.5L | $17.40 | |
5/11 | 26/01/2025 | 25 | with cond. TROT JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Methven | 2400m | Slow | Wilson House | 9 |
| 2.7L | $10.50 | |
10/12 | 01/01/2025 | 32 | R35 to R44, with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Robbie Close | 6 |
| 23L | $5.80 | |
6/13 | 30/11/2024 | 16 | with cond. TROT | $11,701.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 11L | $8.70 | |
1/16 | 14/11/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 15 |
| 0.0L | $10.60 | |
3/10 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $9,650.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 | |
3/11 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 10 |
| 8.8L | $7.20 | |
5/9 | 16/10/2024 | 94 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when by a 0.8 m (Fr8) at Geraldine (3:25.80) beating Nellie Doyle in 3yo+ on December 7 at $6.80. Drawn to advantage and is expected to go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | R45 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 13/03/2025 | - | R41 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/13 | 07/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,263.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 8 |
| 0.0L | $5.80 | |
1/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | R47 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 30/04/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 13 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $13.70. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2500m at Reefton beaten 10 m by Brianna (3:21.60) in 4yo+ on March 9 at $30.40. Closer draw this time so worth another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 9 |
| 5L | $12.70 | |
3/13 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT INV.D | $12,210.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Amanda Tomlinson | 2 |
| 3.9L | $35.50 | |
6/12 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV.D | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Amanda Tomlinson | 7 |
| 6L | $50.10 | |
7/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 5 |
| 9.1L | $26.90 | |
13/15 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 6 |
| 8.9L | $41.60 | |
11/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 10 |
| 49L | $28.90 | |
7/13 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 7.6L | $39.10 | |
8/12 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R46, with cond. TROT | $13,000.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 8 |
| 26L | $23.30 | |
5/13 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | R38 to R46, with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 10 |
| 4.5L | $42.90 | |
5/9 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | with cond. TROT | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Amanda Tomlinson | 2 |
| 13L | $12.80 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 2.75 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $10.60. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1810m at Rangiora beaten 6 m by Kowhai Summit (2:24.60) on March 2 at $17.20. Leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 8 |
| 1L | $11.30 | |
5/15 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 2.4L | $17.70 | |
3/13 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 4 |
| 0.8L | $31.90 | |
10/12 | 06/02/2025 | 4 | R35 to R60 F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 21L | $50.30 | |
6/13 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 4 |
| 5.7L | $39.60 | |
4/11 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | with cond. TROT JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Methven | 2400m | Slow | Henry Sail | 11 |
| 2.5L | $31.40 | |
11/14 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 14 |
| 17L | $34.50 | |
6/15 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 3.2L | $30.00 | |
8/13 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | R35 to R41 TROT | $12,719.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 12L | $26.40 | |
12/13 | 24/11/2024 | 16 | 3YO+ F&M R36 to R50 TROT | $11,701.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 11 |
| 26L | $19.20 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 20 m by A Hill Two Menny (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $15.80. Two runs back won by 10 m as favourite (Fr1) at Phar Lap Raceway (3:34.70) beating Spanish Princess in 3yo+ on November 23 at $2.90. Will take a lot from that run; in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 14/03/2025 | 111 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 11 |
| 7.6L | $17.20 | |
0/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | R47 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/11 | 23/11/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,281.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 | |
14/16 | 14/11/2024 | 39 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 5 |
| 52L | $3.60 | |
2/8 | 06/11/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/15 | 06/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.30 | |
10/13 | 29/09/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 8 |
| 34L | $7.60 | |
10/14 | 22/09/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 11 |
| 23L | $9.80 | |
2/5 | 04/09/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr13) over 2170m at Motukarara, beaten 16 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $10.80. Showed ability the race before when she won by 2.5 m (Fr6) at Rangiora (2:35.10) beating Madam Patsy in 3yo+ on March 2 at $3.60. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Tim Williams | 13 |
| 6L | $9.50 | |
1/12 | 02/03/2025 | 66 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 0.0L | $4.90 | |
3/13 | 26/12/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 6.3L | $11.50 | |
1/8 | 21/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Robert Anderson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 15/12/2024 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.80 | |
5/13 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,263.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 | |
8/14 | 30/11/2024 | 191 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,903.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 5.6L | $16.30 | |
3/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | R45 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 06/11/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/12 | 23/05/2024 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 2.5L | $14.70 | |
14/15 | 19/05/2024 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $23,155.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 37L | $40.70 | |
7/12 | 05/05/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 8L | $7.20 | |
4/13 | 28/04/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.80 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much 5th (Fr9) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 8 m by Brianna (2:47.60) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $59.30. Before that 13th (Fr3) over 2170m at Motukarara well beaten by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $34.10. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. TROT | $11,903.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Tim Williams | 9 |
| 3.2L | $60.30 | |
13/14 | 16/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 3 |
| 58L | $31.30 | |
7/9 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 38L | $23.20 | |
7/10 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | R35 to R44, R45 to R47 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 15L | $16.30 | |
8/15 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Tim Williams | 8 |
| 6.9L | $27.50 | |
11/11 | 26/01/2025 | 4 | with cond. TROT JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Methven | 2400m | Slow | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 90L | $11.60 | |
10/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 46L | $6.80 | |
1/13 | 08/01/2025 | 17 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 | |
2/8 | 22/12/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Tim Williams | 5 |
| 0.3L | $20.60 | |
6/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/13 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,263.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | John Dunn | 10 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 | |
11/14 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,903.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 13 |
| 12L | $27.10 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Kiss Me Kate at Addington over 2600m on February 25 at $13.20. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Dem Bones Dem Bones at Addington over 2600m in a 5yo+ on March 19 at $13. Rates highly. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 19/03/2025 | 22 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.60 | |
7/9 | 25/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 3 |
| 58L | $11.00 | |
11/11 | 16/02/2025 | 46 | 4YO+ R36 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Scott Lethaby | 1 |
| 23L | $17.10 | |
6/12 | 01/01/2025 | 32 | R35 to R44, with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Easy | Kyle Cameron | 9 |
| 13L | $51.70 | |
1/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
8/13 | 30/11/2024 | 6 | with cond. TROT | $11,701.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Scott Lethaby | 4 |
| 19L | $42.20 | |
12/14 | 24/11/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R50 TROT | $11,903.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Scott Lethaby | 2 |
| 9.1L | $86.20 | |
10/16 | 12/11/2024 | 18 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Scott Lethaby | 5 |
| 14L | $55.40 | |
7/15 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Scott Lethaby | 1 |
| 8.7L | $60.30 | |
1/9 | 16/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Scott Lethaby | 6 |
| 0.0L | $5.90 | |
3/8 | 09/10/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Scott Lethaby | 1 |
| 4.5L | $20.20 |

Driver: Graeme Telfer
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after she didn't show much 11th (Fr10) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 90 m by Brianna (2:47.60) in 3yo+ on March 23 at $44.20. Before that 10th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara, beaten 17 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $26. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. TROT | $11,903.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | John Dunn | 10 |
| 32L | $44.90 | |
10/14 | 16/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Graeme Telfer | 4 |
| 6.6L | $23.70 | |
0/9 | 05/03/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 3 |
| - | $7.50 | |
6/8 | 22/02/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.50 | |
1/3 | 12/02/2025 | - | R45 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
15/15 | 06/02/2025 | 15 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 16 |
| 59L | $30.20 | |
1/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 1 |
| 0.0L | $9.90 | |
3/13 | 08/01/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Easy | Graeme Telfer | 6 |
| 3L | $23.80 | |
9/14 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 6 |
| 10L | $22.90 | |
6/8 | 22/12/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 7 |
| 12L | $15.40 | |
5/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
11/13 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,263.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Jonny Cox | 5 |
| 16L | $15.80 | |
2/11 | 23/11/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,281.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 6 |
| 4L | $43.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Last start 14th (Fr1) over 2170m at Motukarara well beaten by Buffy Northstains (2:49.60) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $20.70. Two runs back 4th (Fr15) over 1810m at Rangiora, beaten 3.5 m by Kowhai Summit (2:24.60) on March 2 at $42.60. Finds a few better. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Ricky May | 1 |
| 46L | $18.70 | |
4/15 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Ricky May | 15 |
| 1.3L | $43.70 | |
4/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/11 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,808.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ricky May | 10 |
| 9.2L | $16.90 | |
7/15 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 6L | $12.00 | |
1/15 | 26/01/2025 | 252 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 0.0L | $5.10 | |
15/15 | 19/05/2024 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $23,155.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jeremy Markham | 5 |
| 39L | $67.50 | |
5/12 | 05/05/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 9 |
| 5.1L | $26.60 | |
9/13 | 28/04/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,719.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 9 |
| 7.9L | $16.30 | |
2/15 | 14/04/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Greg Sugars | 8 |
| 4.9L | $18.60 | |
8/14 | 01/04/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 15 |
| 6.6L | $21.60 |

Driver: Jason Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr7) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 9 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $22.30. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, well beaten by Love Walked In (3:03.00) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $18. Will need some luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Jason Ford | 7 |
| 3.4L | $23.30 | |
4/4 | 26/02/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/11 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 3 |
| 79L | $21.20 | |
3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
15/15 | 26/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Jason Ford | 4 |
| 32L | $25.80 | |
9/9 | 14/01/2025 | 16 | Up to & including R50 C,G&E MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jason Ford | 4 |
| 11L | $30.10 | |
13/14 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jason Ford | 13 |
| 28L | $18.00 | |
1/12 | 15/12/2024 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Fast | Jason Ford | 4 |
| 0.0L | $5.30 | |
4/13 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,263.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Jason Ford | 11 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 | |
3/11 | 24/11/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jason Ford | 8 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 | |
6/16 | 14/11/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 13 |
| 6L | $14.00 | |
3/9 | 08/11/2024 | 194 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Jason Ford | 7 |
| 4.3L | $9.80 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Oamaru, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 13th (Fr13) over 1810m at Rangiora beaten 40 m by Kowhai Summit (2:24.60) on March 2 at $11.70. Then last start 11th (Fr14) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 18 m by Mode (2:55.60) on March 16 at $7.50. Tricky draw again but expected to atone.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 14 |
| 6.7L | $10.70 | |
13/15 | 02/03/2025 | 81 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Blair Orange | 13 |
| 15L | $12.80 | |
1/9 | 11/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 0.0L | $5.10 | |
3/7 | 03/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | R47 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 26/07/2024 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 23/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m (FrU4) at Motukarara (2:54.20) beating Aldebaran Redwood in 4yo+ on March 16 at $66.30. Heading the right way now.
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 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 4 |
| 0.0L | $28.00 | |
4/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 5 |
| 2.1L | $19.20 | |
6/15 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,104.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 11L | $37.80 | |
4/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
14/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 1 |
| 46L | $19.70 | |
5/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 4 |
| 7.1L | $26.90 | |
14/15 | 17/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS & Up to R37 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,630.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 4 |
| 64L | $19.90 | |
5/9 | 27/11/2024 | - | R40 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 21/11/2024 | - | R48 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 06/11/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/3 | 30/10/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Josh Lane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 12/06/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 15/11/2022 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 02/11/2022 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Chris Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 21/09/2022 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (FrU1) over 2600m at Addington beaten 24 m by Dem Bones Dem Bones (3:22.40) in 5yo+ on March 19 at $47.80. Has the job ahead against this lot.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 19/03/2025 | 234 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 8.9L | $30.30 | |
4/6 | 28/07/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45, with cond. TROT | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 6L | $16.70 | |
7/10 | 14/07/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $10,133.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 9.5L | $13.60 | |
5/11 | 07/07/2024 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 5.9L | $27.00 | |
5/12 | 30/06/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $10,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 4.3L | $22.90 | |
3/9 | 23/06/2024 | 83 | with cond. TROT | $9,949.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 1.1L | $57.50 | |
4/7 | 11/06/2024 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/13 | 01/04/2024 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,701.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 1 |
| 9.4L | $105.70 | |
8/10 | 27/03/2024 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Gerard O'Reilly | 1 |
| 10L | $49.20 | |
12/14 | 20/03/2024 | 20 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $10,350.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 57L | $112.40 | |
9/14 | 29/02/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, R42 to R46 with cond. TROT | $16,560.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 2 |
| 13L | $89.60 |