Motukarara Race 2 - ONE YEAR TODAY - REMEMBERING DENISE NYHAN TROT

Driver: John Morrison
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Comments
Debuts here from John Morrison barn on the back of mixed trials/'outs. Must step
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 03/12/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 19/11/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
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Comments
Genuine mare who's manners make her a nice E/W bet once again. Overdue a win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:15.4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:14.4 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Andrew Armour | 2:10.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/11/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $9,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Andrew Armour | 2:08.7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Andrew Armour | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 2:08.1 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $46.70 |
| 4/6 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $8,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Brent Borcoskie | 3 |
| 6.7L | $28.30 | |
| 5/9 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brent Borcoskie | 3 |
| 37.7L | $30.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Brent Borcoskie | 4 |
| 32.3L | $33.60 | |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Brent Borcoskie | 15 |
| 51.1L | $89.90 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
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Comments
Blew to bits after looking to work into his debut at Oam. Has trialed. Keep safe
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 0 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:15.4 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $8.90 |
| 1/3 | 09/11/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 01/03/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
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Comments
10 months away from the track after ending last campaign with no manners. Watch.
Last Starts 306 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,104.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Ricky May | 2:09.5 | 6 |
| 131.8L | $10.50 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:14.0 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $9.10 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:14.6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $7.30 |
| 4/15 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2:13.8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 2:09.0 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 0/9 | 10/01/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:09.9 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $30.60 |
| 13/14 | 29/12/2024 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 2 |
| 201.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 2 |
| 7.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR45 TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 5 |
| 239.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 23/11/2024 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,281.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 113.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kimberly Butt
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Comments
First-up today after showing ability winning trial/w'out. Odds will reflect that
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerry Hadfield
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Comments
Has grabbed a couple of placings but has some tricks. Best version required here
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2:08.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $53.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Kerry Hadfield | 2:03.5 | 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 | |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bernard Lomas | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 23/05/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT | $41,400.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kerry Hadfield | 1 |
| 126.4L | $243.80 | |
| 5/7 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2 |
| 16.7L | $2.60 |

Driver: Blair Orange
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Comments
Fought hard for distant 2nd at Add, 8 Oct but no dash since. Fringe first 4 hope
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:08.1 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $8.90 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | 31 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:07.9 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $5.40 |
| 9/15 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:10.1 | 5 |
| 88.8L | $15.30 |
| 15/15 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,578.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Andrew Faulks | 2:05.9 | 10 |
| 252.9L | $69.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,545.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:08.4 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $16.70 |
| 8/11 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Andrew Faulks | 2:09.4 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $64.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Andrew Faulks | 8 |
| 15.9L | $16.40 | |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | MR40 to MR46 TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 18.8L | $8.00 | |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 12.6L | $28.60 | |
| 9/14 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 20.2L | $20.90 |

Driver: Colin DeFilippi
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Comments
Had good support when copping check at Timaru on debut. Needed in multiples.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 18/12/2025 | 53 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:12.6 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Murray Alfeld | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 2:16.0 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Murray Alfeld | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Murray Alfeld | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Murray Alfeld | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 17/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR49 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Colin DeFilippi | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Trotter
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Comments
Hampered by a slow start 2nd up after nice resumption. Stretched to fill a drum.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:15.1 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 94 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 2:12.0 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $16.10 |
| 13/15 | 31/08/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,578.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Steve Trotter | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 121.0L | $141.30 |
| 11/12 | 22/08/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Steve Trotter | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 145.3L | $61.90 |
| 6/13 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Steve Trotter | 2:09.7 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $35.90 |
| 7/14 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Steve Trotter | 2:06.3 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $36.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Steve Trotter | 2 |
| 13.2L | $55.70 | |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2025 | 189 | MR40 to MR46 TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 1 |
| 29.6L | $38.70 | |
| 6/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Steve Trotter | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2025 | - | R39 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Steve Trotter | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/12/2024 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Steve Trotter | 4 |
| 43.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Steve Trotter | 4 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leo O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Had friends ono debut but broke after getting shuffled. Don't discount in combos
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Kimberly Butt | 2:12.6 | 7 |
| 53.8L | $6.20 |
| 3/11 | 28/02/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/08/2021 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Fair in two runs last campaign and 4th in recent Rang trial. Market watch today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Wilson House | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:10.7 | 10 |
| 45.7L | $23.70 |
| 4/14 | 08/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Wilson House | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $54.40 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/07/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Michael House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Close
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Comments
Debuts from Regan Todd stable today
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Has begun smartly in last two to give herself a chance. Similar required today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2:12.6 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $15.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2025 | 63 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:15.1 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $6.70 |
| 7/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Ricky May | 2:09.7 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $28.70 |
| 10/14 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Ricky May | 2:19.8 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/14 | 21/09/2025 | 140 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Philippa Wakelin | 2:13.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $33.70 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $27.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/04/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 4 |
| 201.8L | $10.70 | |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | MR40 to MR47 TROT | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Philippa Wakelin | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 | |
| 7/15 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 5 |
| 32.3L | $35.30 | |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,808.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 3 |
| 139.9L | $0.00 |