Motukarara Race 8 - CRATE & BARREL TROT

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Broke first-up at Rang but didn't show enough at Meth to recommend for this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:12.6 | 16 |
| 26.9L | $37.10 |
| 13/14 | 14/12/2025 | 266 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:09.1 | 11 |
| 360.5L | $31.80 |
| 5/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | R35 to R71 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. TROT | $11,903.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:14.8 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/14 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 2:10.2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 15/15 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:08.5 | 16 |
| 188.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:09.0 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Gavin Smith | 4 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 23/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/06/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Spiced up combos with another bold showing, 10 Oct. Can improve grass record.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 2:05.4 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $18.40 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Kimberly Butt | 2:02.9 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $6.80 |
| 4/14 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Tony Cameron | 2:09.0 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $13.30 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,318.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $9.40 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Kimberly Butt | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
| 13/13 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 234.0L | $7.00 | |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 5 |
| 21.0L | $1.90 | |
| 2/9 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 | |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong at Ash and little recent form to speak of. Fringe first 4 hope here
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO Mares MOB. TROT | $60,001.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 172.2L | $34.50 |
| 9/15 | 14/12/2025 | 58 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:09.5 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $9.10 |
| 12/14 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $25,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 25/09/2025 | - | R36 to R44 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $42,100.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 43.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 10.8L | $1.30 | |
| 1/13 | 08/08/2025 | 33 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 8.9L | $10.70 | |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2025 | 161 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.70 | |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | R35 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Alan Beecroft | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Alan Beecroft | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 26/01/2025 | 40 | with cond. TROT JUN.D | $11,790.00 | Methven | 2400m | Slow | Andrew Drake | 10 |
| 29.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Harrison
Stats
Comments
Well beaten in better company since winning here, 23 Nov. Would pay to keep safe
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ Mares MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Riley Harrison | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $36.30 |
| 14/15 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:09.5 | 4 |
| 460.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $9.90 |
| 1/14 | 23/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:06.2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/14 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $21.30 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | James MacDonald | 7 |
| 2.4L | $9.40 | |
| 11/16 | 27/10/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $16,050.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 32.3L | $50.60 | |
| 2/11 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 | |
| 6/13 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R41 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1 |
| 23.1L | $79.60 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Won a race in Oz before crossing Tasman. 2nd of 3 in trial. Support likely today
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 17/12/2025 | - | R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2025 | 178 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 94.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:07.9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | B T Graham | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 105.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/12/2024 | 18 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Angus Garrard | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 91.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/11/2024 | 136 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | B T Graham | 2:10.2 | 1 |
| 36.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2024 | - | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B T Graham | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 361.8L | $13.00 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Looking to remain unbeaten here and recent form has been worthwhile. Throw in.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Wilson House | 2:06.4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $13.50 |
| 6/14 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:09.1 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $24.40 |
| 3/15 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2:07.9 | 14 |
| 19.4L | $41.20 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $42.20 |
| 11/14 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Olivia Thornley | 1:59.1 | 10 |
| 75.3L | $103.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Santtu Raitala | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $18.90 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D | $14,550.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Santtu Raitala | 7 |
| 23.4L | $13.60 | |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 3 |
| 1.9L | $18.40 | |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 5 |
| 3.2L | $20.40 | |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | Up to R40 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 5 |
| 29.6L | $12.20 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Checked resuming at Meth but had some support so consider for multiples today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 18/12/2025 | 151 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:06.4 | 12 |
| 59.2L | $10.60 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R40, R41 to R43 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 88 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | John Dunn | 2:06.3 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.90 |
| 4/4 | 02/07/2025 | - | R40 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2025 | 21 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Ian Cameron | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $34.30 |
| 9/13 | 19/03/2025 | 41 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $80.90 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,265.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Ian Cameron | 2:09.5 | 4 |
| 37.7L | $36.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Ian Cameron | 5 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $13,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ian Cameron | 5 |
| 25.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | R35 to R50 TROT | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Ian Cameron | 9 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $11,160.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Ian Cameron | 4 |
| 376.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Never likely at Rang after running on nicely at Ash. Cover on preferred surface.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/12/2025 | 31 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:09.5 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $24.10 |
| 8/16 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Philippa Wakelin | 2:05.1 | 8 |
| 24.7L | $44.90 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | R40 to R46 TROT | $14,213.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $19.30 |
| 13/16 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $18,190.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Philippa Wakelin | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $51.30 |
| 1/11 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:11.7 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $13.70 |
| 0/15 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Philippa Wakelin | 2:18.2 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $20.90 |
| 10/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Nathan Williamson | 8 |
| 32.3L | $6.10 | |
| 1/15 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $11,578.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Philippa Wakelin | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | |
| 5/14 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Philippa Wakelin | 1 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R38 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 1 |
| 11.8L | $10.40 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Untested leading throughout at Tim and ok behind Wilma's Boy since. Place hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:09.5 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $40.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2025 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:07.9 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2025 | 154 | 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ricky May | 2:08.5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.90 |
| 99/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/14 | 22/06/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R56 MOB. TROT | $25,875.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $38.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $20.60 |
| 4/11 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. TROT | $12,281.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Ricky May | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $16.60 |
| 3/14 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 8 |
| 10.8L | $25.10 | |
| 9/13 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 8 |
| 21.0L | $21.90 | |
| 6/9 | 27/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 9 |
| 7.0L | $17.60 | |
| 12/14 | 21/04/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Olivia Thornley | 4 |
| 94.1L | $35.80 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Found line well at Rang after missing away. Combos hope if he steps cleanly here
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:09.1 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $28.20 |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 2:09.0 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 2:08.6 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Dunn | 2:09.5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.60 |
| 9/12 | 24/10/2025 | 131 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $63.70 |
| 3/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 15/06/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Stephen McNally | 2 |
| 12.1L | $23.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Stephen McNally | 5 |
| 37.7L | $9.80 | |
| 3/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Stephen McNally | 3 |
| 4.0L | $30.40 | |
| 12/13 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $22,894.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Stephen McNally | 4 |
| 86.1L | $39.10 |

Driver: Philippa Wakelin
Stats
Comments
Took advantage of an economical trip to score at Rang and ok since. 1st4 fringes
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:12.6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $15.10 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2025 | 41 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:15.1 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $25.70 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | 22 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $66.40 |
| 11/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:09.7 | 10 |
| 40.4L | $68.70 |
| 13/14 | 05/10/2025 | 203 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Philippa Wakelin | 2:19.8 | 4 |
| 56.5L | $20.70 |
| 7/12 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Devon Dolan | 2:09.1 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $27.90 |
| 9/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Devon Dolan | 4 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Devon Dolan | 7 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 26/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Tim Williams | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Devon Dolan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/01/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Philippa Wakelin | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
Solid at Add before battling at Ash. Would require favours from 2nd row marble.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 5YO+ Mares MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $41.90 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT | $19,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $24.90 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,000.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2:09.0 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $4.90 |
| 10/13 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2:06.9 | 14 |
| 26.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/15 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 2:01.9 | 11 |
| 24.7L | $12.10 |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R41 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D | $14,550.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | James MacDonald | 1 |
| 22.6L | $7.90 | |
| 2/15 | 26/10/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 5 |
| 0.5L | $16.80 | |
| 6/12 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $25,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 11 |
| 29.6L | $42.00 | |
| 5/15 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Olivia Thornley | 5 |
| 23.1L | $5.60 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Fresh-up today if she can escape the ballot. Not fancied on last campaign's form
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Mikayla Lewis | 2:07.1 | 8 |
| 158.7L | $65.30 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $69.40 |
| 9/11 | 07/05/2025 | 3 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Mikayla Lewis | 2:05.5 | 7 |
| 40.4L | $44.40 |
| 10/14 | 04/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Mikayla Lewis | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $59.20 |
| 10/14 | 21/04/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Mikayla Lewis | 2:06.6 | 5 |
| 88.8L | $49.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 35 | Up to R41 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | Cheviot | 2000m | Fast | Mikayla Lewis | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $64.70 |
| 12/15 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Mikayla Lewis | 7 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Mikayla Lewis | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | R35 to R44, R45 to R47 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Mikayla Lewis | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/15 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Mikayla Lewis | 11 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Going great guns of late but dual acceptor and more likely to race at Westport.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:06.4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/18 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,260.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:07.2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $29.10 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $10.60 |
| 5/15 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2:07.9 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $17.10 |
| 3/15 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.7 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $36.70 |
| 6/10 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $19.30 |
| 5/11 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 6 |
| 7.3L | $32.80 | |
| 9/14 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 9.1L | $44.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,318.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 3 |
| 43.0L | $28.70 | |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 5 |
| 26.4L | $18.60 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
OK after untimely break at Rang. Capable of taking this with his best manners.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:09.5 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $18.40 |
| 15/16 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,980.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | John Morrison | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 56.5L | $19.20 |
| 3/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:09.0 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/11/2025 | 107 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 2:06.9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Wilson House | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 91.5L | $26.10 |
| 8/13 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $5.80 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT | $15,345.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 7 |
| 121.0L | $5.60 | |
| 7/15 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 10 |
| 26.1L | $4.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Ricky May | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 | |
| 5/11 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R49 to R53 TROT | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 6 |
| 35.0L | $3.60 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Lost his gait up in grade at Meth following easy Tim success. Looks tested here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:12.6 | 3 |
| 207.1L | $52.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:12.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 26/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| 2.95L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 221 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $10,230.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:08.0 | 3 |
| 59.2L | $30.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/10/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/15 | 13/04/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.2 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $54.30 |
| 7/13 | 02/04/2025 | 31 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:13.8 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $13.60 |
| 8/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:07.9 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $6.20 |
| 4/15 | 22/02/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,104.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 8 |
| 110.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 06/02/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,299.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |