Mt Harding Race 11 - OSCAR BONAVENA STANDING AT STUD TROT
AMISTOZO (10) kicked off her career with a win eight days ago, getting home by 2.75 metres over 2000m at Oamaru. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. This should be an easier assignment so she is a major player again. CALL DUDLEY (4) again drew a wide gate last start and was safely held, beaten 23 metres into tenth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Finds a nice race and can improve sharply. D J'S GAMBLE (2) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4 metres at Geraldine over 1950m. Top-three credentials on that effort. FATHER MIKE (11) cannot be ruled out but needs a bit of luck from the tricky draw.

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Nice 2nd 3 starts back but overall form doesn't inspire confidence. Best needed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $10,808.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:14.8 | 10 |
| 20.2L | $6.50 |
| 13/15 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:07.9 | 13 |
| 83.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/14 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:08.5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,844.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:06.3 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $11.90 |
| 9/12 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Sam Thornley | 2:18.1 | 7 |
| 91.5L | $13.40 |
| 2/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:03.0 | 8 |
| 204.4L | $25.10 |
| 13/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 11 |
| 91.5L | $17.20 | |
| 5/15 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $11,578.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 9.4L | $25.10 | |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | R36 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Morrison | 6 |
| 29.6L | $16.90 | |
| 5/9 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 7 |
| 29.6L | $39.50 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Dominated from the front to take maiden at Orari. Has claims from close alley.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:10.6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:08.6 | 4 |
| 64.6L | $6.20 |
| 8/16 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 2:09.5 | 15 |
| 15.9L | $15.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Took advantage of the lane to score convincingly at Tim. Minor best up in grade.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2:09.5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 |
| 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 | |
| 2/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Freshened after mixing his form in 5 starts this campaign. Solo trial, 12 Dec.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 12/12/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/16 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $16,050.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $11.30 |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:11.7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $2.70 |
| 10/12 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Bob Butt | 2:19.0 | 2 |
| 107.6L | $4.30 |
| 2/14 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $15,525.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:08.5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 21/09/2025 | 245 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:10.2 | 13 |
| 269.0L | $6.20 |
| 2/13 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:10.7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/13 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 4.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Easy | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Bob Butt | 4 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | John Dunn | 10 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Philippa Wakelin
Stats
Comments
Too sharp after trailing stablemate last week. This is tougher but must respect.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $9.70 |
| 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: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Bold resumption at Tim but just ok 2nd-up. One of many place hopes in big field.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,260.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:07.2 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/9 | 03/12/2025 | 203 | with cond. TROT | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:07.9 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | R35 to R71 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Darnika Williams | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $14.20 |
| 8/11 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:05.5 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2025 | 15 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Slushy | Samantha Ottley | 2:07.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $15.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/04/2025 | 3 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,000.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 30/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 8 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,140.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Curtin
Stats
Comments
Battled away nicely to secure 4th at Oam. Proven on grass and in the minors mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $10,808.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:14.8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $10.80 |
| 8/15 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:07.9 | 15 |
| 29.6L | $41.50 |
| 4/14 | 23/11/2025 | 32 | 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:08.5 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 22/10/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $8,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:11.3 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $25.80 |
| 5/12 | 05/10/2025 | 126 | with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Jim Curtin | 2:18.1 | 13 |
| 29.6L | $29.20 |
| 8/14 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jim Curtin | 10 |
| 48.4L | $50.90 | |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 TROT | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 23.1L | $11.90 | |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2 |
| 5.6L | $17.60 | |
| 6/13 | 11/05/2025 | 20 | with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 15.9L | $38.50 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Untested after finding the lead on debut, 10 Dec. Has the game to double-up here
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:15.4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lawrence McCormick
Stats
Comments
Added another 4th to form-line with tidy Orari outing. Sure to be close up again
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 2:08.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $9,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:07.3 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/14 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 2:06.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $59.20 |
| 7/14 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $10,350.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $45.30 |
| 7/15 | 26/10/2025 | 107 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 2:11.7 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $24.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,345.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Lawrence McCormick | 2:08.5 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $34.80 |
| 9/9 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Lawrence McCormick | 1 |
| 150.6L | $13.90 | |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MR40 to MR46 TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.30 | |
| 4/14 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 3 |
| 5.9L | $19.50 | |
| 5/14 | 08/06/2025 | 153 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Lawrence McCormick | 5 |
| 35.0L | $29.40 |

Driver: Steve Clarke
Stats
Comments
Faded out first-up after an early burn at Orari. Should be improved; 1st4 hopes.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:08.0 | 5 |
| 102.2L | $34.90 |
| 11/13 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $22,894.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Steve Clarke | 2:07.1 | 9 |
| 56.5L | $88.70 |
| 10/11 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Steve Clarke | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $44.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2025 | 3 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Steve Clarke | 2:15.2 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:08.1 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $44.60 |
| 9/15 | 13/04/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:11.2 | 9 |
| 37.7L | $50.50 |
| 5/13 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,500.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 3 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR41 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Steve Clarke | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Steve Clarke | 7 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 07/03/2025 | 67 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Smith
Stats
Comments
Unable to get close lately but showed enough earlier to need considering today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 2:08.0 | 10 |
| 37.7L | $20.50 |
| 10/15 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $13,156.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Justin Smith | 2:07.9 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $27.60 |
| 6/14 | 23/11/2025 | 56 | 3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Justin Smith | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $12.40 |
| 7/14 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $15,525.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Justin Smith | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $23.50 |
| 5/14 | 21/09/2025 | 16 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Justin Smith | 2:10.2 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $15.80 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2025 | 35 | with cond. TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Justin Smith | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $16.60 |
| 0/9 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | with cond. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Justin Smith | 6 |
| - | $23.80 | |
| 3/13 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Justin Smith | 2 |
| 2.2L | $14.30 | |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Justin Smith | 1 |
| 10.0L | $8.60 | |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | 203 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Justin Smith | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.80 |

Driver: Jason Ford
Stats
Comments
Draws a tough marble after two sound efforts on the grass. Throw into multiples.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $12,938.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:09.1 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $50.40 |
| 5/15 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:08.0 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $37.30 |
| 14/14 | 23/11/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 285.1L | $42.30 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 09/09/2025 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Jason Ford | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $13.10 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2025 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jason Ford | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/13 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Jason Ford | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 | |
| 7/13 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jason Ford | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.90 | |
| 2/11 | 13/07/2025 | 77 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jason Ford | 10 |
| 0.8L | $57.10 | |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Ford | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 64 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jason Ford | 1 |
| 199.1L | $57.50 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
No manners resuming last week with little support. Happy taking notes for now.
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 | 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 | 2:14.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $4.60 |
| 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: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
Fair at Wtui but got it wrong with mid-race break next-up at Oam. Risking.
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 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $10,808.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:14.8 | 11 |
| 64.6L | $65.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $39.40 |
| 8/10 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | R35 with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Jamie Campbell | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 88.8L | $36.80 |
| 16/16 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,050.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 134.5L | $25.10 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | 42 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,790.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:08.3 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Tyler Dewe | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.90 | |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Tyler Dewe | 2 |
| 1.3L | $19.20 | |
| 9/11 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $24,563.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 5 |
| 145.3L | $19.30 | |
| 9/11 | 10/08/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 191.0L | $8.00 |