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WHICH WAY (3) put the writing on the wall when second last start at Mt Harding. Another favourable starting position should ensure a cosy run. Big chance to go one better. B K MUMMA JAMIE (6) was solid when better than midfield last start after filling a minor placing at the previous two appearances, one of them at this circuit and distance. Major player. GEORGIA TROUBLE (8) was runner-up when resuming earlier this month and hasn't been far off the placings since. Race fit and has claims. MOUNT THOMAS (2) can be competitive from a more favourable starting position.

Driver: Leo O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Midfield in recent trial after getting things wrong at Tim. Rough hope if steps.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 01/04/2026 | 59 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 2:13.8 | 9 |
| 228.7L | $12.30 |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 2:12.7 | 4 |
| 123.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Leo O'Reilly | 2:10.3 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $15.70 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Thomas Borcoskie
Stats
Comments
Has pocketed cash in 10 starts without scaling heights. Consider for combos here
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Thomas Borcoskie | 2:06.7 | 9 |
| 35.0L | $72.70 |
| 6/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:11.2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $15.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:10.4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $9.40 |
| 10/15 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Paul Borcoskie | 2:05.9 | 11 |
| 83.4L | $19.60 |
| 3/14 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:10.9 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/15 | 06/02/2026 | 187 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:11.2 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $17.30 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Thomas Borcoskie | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Thomas Borcoskie | 12 |
| 37.7L | $204.20 | |
| 12/14 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Paul Borcoskie | 11 |
| 104.9L | $157.90 | |
| 7/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Paul Borcoskie | 6 |
| 21.0L | $92.10 | |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 TROT | $10,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Paul Borcoskie | 1 |
| 102.2L | $71.30 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Best of Johnny Trotter's rivals at Meth and close-up here prior. Gets her chance
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $12.70 |
| 5/14 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $36.40 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $48.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/03/2026 | 23 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 2:11.9 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $60.70 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Scott Iremonger | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $83.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Scott Iremonger | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $43.20 |
| 8/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 6 |
| 14.3L | $32.20 | |
| 8/15 | 08/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Dunn | 2 |
| 51.1L | $22.20 | |
| 4/15 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | John Dunn | 7 |
| 7.0L | $20.20 | |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Scott Iremonger | 3 |
| 53.8L | $21.60 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Off the pace again at Meth and it's hard to see him threaten. Happy taking notes
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 2:11.2 | 5 |
| 83.4L | $67.20 |
| 5/13 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:13.8 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $30.70 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $18.80 |
| 7/15 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:05.9 | 10 |
| 53.8L | $151.20 |
| 9/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:13.5 | 9 |
| 51.1L | $101.30 |
| 6/11 | 01/02/2026 | 53 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:12.7 | 6 |
| 53.8L | $38.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 7 |
| 48.4L | $18.10 | |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 5 |
| 25.3L | $10.90 | |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 8.1L | $32.50 | |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,038.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 3 |
| 23.1L | $13.00 |

Driver: Lionel Dobbs
Stats
Comments
Early break no help in 12 Apr Meth attempt. OK prior but needing best to feature
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Lionel Dobbs | 2:11.2 | 9 |
| 59.2L | $80.50 |
| 4/13 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Lionel Dobbs | 2:13.8 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $44.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $77.80 |
| 3/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Lionel Dobbs | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 11/15 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 2:05.9 | 7 |
| 94.1L | $138.30 |
| 11/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Lionel Dobbs | 2:13.5 | 7 |
| 59.2L | $200.40 |
| 7/11 | 01/02/2026 | 53 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 2:12.7 | 2 |
| 94.1L | $73.10 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 2 |
| 37.7L | $105.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 4 |
| 51.1L | $31.60 | |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 4 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 | |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,038.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Lionel Dobbs | 2 |
| 11.0L | $62.20 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Consistent mare who has bagged 4 placings here. Can began swiftly and has claims
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2:06.7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $13.90 |
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:11.9 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.30 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:10.4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/15 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $28.20 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:10.9 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/15 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 2:11.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.40 |
| 5/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Philippa Wakelin | 1 |
| 29.6L | $6.40 | |
| 4/13 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Philippa Wakelin | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.70 | |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,500.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.90 | |
| 4/15 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 8 |
| 12.4L | $15.50 |

Driver: John Versteeg
Stats
Comments
Solid at Add since breaking there 2 days earlier. Capable but needs to step well
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Versteeg | 2:09.5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $37.30 |
| 9/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 416.9L | $15.90 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Versteeg | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $23.70 |
| 11/13 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | John Versteeg | 2:13.8 | 2 |
| 220.6L | $9.60 |
| 10/13 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Versteeg | 2:11.9 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $13.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $38.70 |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 10.2L | $19.50 | |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 247.5L | $20.30 | |
| 2/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 1.6L | $48.60 | |
| 7/15 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Versteeg | 1 |
| 45.7L | $57.90 |

Driver: Gerard O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Battled solidly when 5th at HQ, 17 Apr. Sound this campaign and in the equation.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:09.5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $12.20 |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:11.2 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $11.20 |
| 4/14 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $47.30 |
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 101 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:13.8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $41.10 |
| 0/11 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 267.3L | $229.70 |
| 0/10 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2:15.4 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $58.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2 |
| 12.9L | $50.80 | |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Michael Heenan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,038.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Michael Heenan | 3 |
| 32.3L | $22.10 | |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Michael Heenan | 2 |
| 86.1L | $61.50 | |
| 13/16 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Michael Heenan | 4 |
| 25.6L | $293.30 |

Driver: Scott Iremonger
Stats
Comments
No threat at Meth and overall form needs improvement. Hard to see figuring here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Scott Iremonger | 2:11.2 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $20.30 |
| 1/2 | 08/04/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Scott Iremonger | 2:13.8 | 4 |
| 56.5L | $48.80 |
| 11/11 | 29/03/2026 | 89 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 2:11.2 | 2 |
| 78.0L | $68.50 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:19.4 | 3 |
| 86.1L | $20.80 |
| 14/15 | 18/12/2025 | 53 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Scott Iremonger | 2:12.6 | 4 |
| 174.8L | $153.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:16.0 | 2 |
| 113.0L | $44.60 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Scott Iremonger | 3 |
| 123.7L | $58.10 | |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2025 | 171 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 1 |
| 123.7L | $49.90 | |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |