Motukarara Race 5 - JULIA, MAREE & STEVIE AT HARCOURTS PACE

Driver: Craig Thornley
Stats
Comments
Back to back placings in latest grass track attempts. Threat with usual manners.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $10,230.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.80 | |
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | 58 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 2.2L | $68.10 | |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Craig Thornley | 3 |
| 134.5L | $110.00 | |
| 10/14 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 11 |
| 26.4L | $43.10 | |
| 12/13 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Methven | 1609m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 61.9L | $12.30 | |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $12,775.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | Craig Thornley | 6 |
| 3.8L | $28.50 | |
| 7/10 | 30/11/2025 | 163 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 9 |
| 18.3L | $12.40 | |
| 2/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 20/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 1 |
| 23.9L | $16.70 | |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/11/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | Neil Munro | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Fair debut on Ash grass, 25 Mar. Can boost exotics with a clean beginning today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 32.3L | $17.90 | |
| 1/2 | 17/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 07/01/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Graeme Telfer | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Contained in latest racing and would need to show more at business end if starts
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE | $10,230.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 26.1L | $59.10 | |
| 10/13 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Darnika Williams | 12 |
| 29.6L | $106.10 | |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,494.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 4 |
| 20.2L | $29.70 | |
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ben Hope | 2 |
| 17.5L | $101.30 | |
| 11/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 1 |
| 37.7L | $53.20 | |
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,615.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 19.9L | $35.80 | |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Ben Hope | 8 |
| 6.5L | $91.70 | |
| 10/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 3 |
| 20.4L | $214.70 | |
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sam Thornley | 12 |
| 29.6L | $69.70 | |
| 9/13 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,245.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Ben Hope | 13 |
| 26.9L | $111.10 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Got it all wrong first-up at Meth after moderate trial form. Market watch today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 32.3L | $9.40 | |
| 3/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Early break put paid to hopes 2nd-up at Add. Mot run prior was strong; throw in
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 83.4L | $6.40 | |
| 3/11 | 15/03/2026 | 332 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 12 |
| 9.7L | $8.30 | |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2YO R40 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2025 | - | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $62,650.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Tim Williams | 2 |
| 32.3L | $17.90 | |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | 2YO R49 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Butt
Stats
Comments
Debuts here on the back of 31 Mar trial win. Clear prospect out of powerful barn
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky May
Stats
Comments
Safely held in recent trials but performed in w'outs back in Dec. Rough prospect
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Cameron
Stats
Comments
No dash off wide alleys at Blen. On the ballot today, and stretched if starting.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 6 |
| 56.5L | $100.70 | |
| 10/13 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 7 |
| 45.7L | $89.00 | |
| 0/10 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| - | $41.20 | |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 29.6L | $65.00 | |
| 9/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Tim Williams | 7 |
| 32.3L | $68.60 | |
| 9/16 | 26/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Tim Williams | 6 |
| 26.4L | $41.80 | |
| 2/3 | 14/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Fast | Kevin Musso | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 30/11/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Fast | Kevin Musso | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Manners lacking in her 27 Mar debut at Add. Happy taking notes on the grass here
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 5 |
| 72.6L | $41.10 | |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 02/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Michael Cations | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Spelled after strong attempt at Meth late last year. Would pay to include fresh.
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 | 24/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 5 |
| 1.9L | $17.50 | |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 4 |
| 32.3L | $22.90 | |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 1 |
| 9.4L | $16.90 | |
| 2/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jack Joyce | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
No threat in two race-day starts and faces a tough task from his marble today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 11 |
| 37.7L | $30.20 | |
| 9/10 | 15/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ricky May | 6 |
| 121.0L | $17.40 | |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Nice trial, 24 Mar and from Dalgety barn must be included everywhere on debut.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Andrew Drake | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Unable to back up strong 1st-up run when breaking at Add. Consider back on grass
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 9 |
| 309.3L | $14.20 | |
| 3/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 | |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Jamie Keast | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Good from the traill at Add after being held up. Dashed late Meth and has claims
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.20 | |
| 5/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 6.2L | $2.70 | |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sam Thornley | 9 |
| 10.8L | $16.80 | |
| 2/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Has returned in good form but must negotiate 2nd row here. First 4 fringes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 15.3L | $13.00 | |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 35.0L | $19.00 | |
| 2/11 | 15/02/2026 | 196 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.70 | |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Mark Jones | 7 |
| 53.8L | $5.70 | |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,423.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 21.8L | $3.90 | |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2025 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,320.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 6.2L | $3.70 | |
| 2/12 | 13/07/2025 | 195 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 14 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 | |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2025 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2024 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $11,160.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 22/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Wilson House | 8 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |