Hawera Race 8 - HAWERA RACING AGAIN SUNDAY & TUESDAY HCP TROT
PARADISE ALI (9) finished sixth last start, beaten 105 metres at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to test this field. JOE KENNEDY (5) found the frame for the first time after seven career runs last start, finishing third over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Has the class to take care of this field. MASS DISRUPTION (2) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway three weeks ago. Top-three candidate. AND REMEMBER ME (7) is worth some thought despite her last-start 11th over 2200m at Alexandra Park on November 21. Capable of much more.

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Didn't threaten at Cambridge 4Jan. Fair run there Xmas Eve. Place options.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,949.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:06.6 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $12.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $35.90 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $49.70 |
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:07.8 | 1 |
| 64.6L | $26.30 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:07.0 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 18.8L | $43.30 | |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 45.7L | $29.70 | |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 5.6L | $15.90 | |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 3 |
| 45.7L | $25.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Left parked again at Cambridge Xmas Eve. Can't be discounted in today's line up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $10.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:07.8 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $10.70 |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $10.30 |
| 7/8 | 07/11/2025 | 77 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 129.1L | $11.70 |
| 1/3 | 30/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:08.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.30 | |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 11.0L | $7.20 | |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.90 | |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2025 | 81 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Megan Teaz | 3 |
| 69.9L | $6.70 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Galloped at Rangiora. Only 5-lengths from the winner at The Mot. One for odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Kerry Hadfield | 2:08.3 | 6 |
| 67.2L | $57.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 2:11.1 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $43.20 |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 223.3L | $166.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 2:10.6 | 3 |
| 164.1L | $14.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kerry Hadfield | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $36.90 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 2:08.6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $12.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $10,230.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 1 |
| 11.3L | $53.30 | |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Kerry Hadfield | 6 |
| 37.7L | $65.20 | |
| 12/12 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kerry Hadfield | 1 |
| 110.3L | $122.40 | |
| 9/14 | 12/10/2025 | 142 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Kerry Hadfield | 3 |
| 29.6L | $81.40 |

Driver: Allen Pyers
Stats
Comments
Hard to recommend on career form statistics to date. She's an outside chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS & R41 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $8,055.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 72.6L | $34.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,398.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Slow | Allen Pyers | 2:11.4 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $36.60 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 78.0L | $87.40 |
| 7/7 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 193.7L | $115.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:07.0 | 6 |
| 110.3L | $84.70 |
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 51.1L | $106.80 |
| 8/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 1 |
| 199.1L | $55.70 | |
| 1/1 | 06/08/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Allen Pyers | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Gritty Auckland placing on NYE should see him well found in all markets here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Zachary Butcher | 2:09.2 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.10 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 341.6L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 400 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:07.8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.30 |
| 4/4 | 29/10/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Derek Balle | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2024 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:09.9 | 2 |
| 379.3L | $14.10 |
| 10/10 | 27/10/2024 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Easy | Daniel Anderson | 2:06.0 | 3 |
| 250.2L | $48.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/10/2024 | 16 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Daniel Anderson | 2:08.5 | 2 |
| 363.1L | $18.40 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 4 |
| 322.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/02/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Fair Cambridge attempt last Friday. Past winner on grass. Each way prospect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $31.80 |
| 9/14 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $45.30 |
| 8/11 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | 4YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. TROT | $48,750.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $52.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $12,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:00.6 | 10 |
| 40.4L | $11.20 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:00.5 | 8 |
| 96.8L | $26.20 |
| 8/13 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $17,298.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | 4YO+, R42 to R50 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 | |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 2.4L | $16.60 | |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2025 | 42 | R45 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 20.7L | $20.60 | |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45, R48 with cond. MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 15.1L | $4.50 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
Manners will play a key role in the outcome of his fortunes. Take on trust.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 188.3L | $11.30 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 258.2L | $11.80 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $12.80 |
| 0/6 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $34.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $16.30 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:06.6 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $11.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 315 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 | |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 9 |
| 53.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2024 | 106 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Geoff Martin
Stats
Comments
Had every chance at Cambridge 6-days ago. Could spice-up combination dividends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $40.90 |
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $32.30 |
| 6/13 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,719.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $61.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2:06.5 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $34.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2:05.9 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $85.50 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $12,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $96.60 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Geoff Martin | 3 |
| 19.4L | $22.70 | |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Geoff Martin | 1 |
| 94.1L | $57.60 | |
| 5/9 | 10/11/2025 | 165 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 1 |
| 17.2L | $73.10 | |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Geoff Martin | 7 |
| 88.8L | $92.40 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Early mistake was costly in last Friday's Cambridge resumption. Can make amends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 252 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 104.9L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 129.1L | $52.80 |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Michelle Wallis | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $12.40 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2025 | 112 | R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 185.6L | $3.90 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $20.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $44.30 |
| 12/12 | 08/11/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 4 |
| 118.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 7 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2024 | 35 | 3YO+ Up to & including R46, R47 to R48 with cond. TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 6 |
| 234.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |