Mt Harding Race 9 - PINT & PONY IN LONGHURST TROT

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Failed to fire from a cushy trip last week and would need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:08.00 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.50 |
| 12/13 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2:06.10 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $39.50 |
| 11/14 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:02.30 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $55.60 |
| 11/11 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.10 | 5 |
| 290.5L | $14.60 |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,581.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:03.20 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $18.30 |
| 1/13 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,245.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:05.60 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $24.60 |
| 10/11 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Ricky May | 3 |
| 75.3L | $6.20 | |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 25.6L | $27.50 | |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 19.1L | $42.90 | |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2 |
| 37.7L | $27.50 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Less than 4L from Vertigo a week ago and can offer spice to combos from handy.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $27,188.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Blair Orange | 2:07.70 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $39.60 |
| 6/12 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2500m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:13.40 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | 133 | 4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:05.80 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $18.10 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,500.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:00.9 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $43.40 |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R42 to R45 TROT INV.D | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:05.7 | 8 |
| 19.6L | $59.10 |
| 12/14 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:02.20 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $38.60 |
| 1/13 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 | |
| 6/14 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 32.3L | $7.80 | |
| 3/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 3.0L | $30.20 | |
| 6/14 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
Stats
Comments
Tardy beginning put paid to Add hopes last week. Strong record here; must cover.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:01.00 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $16.20 |
| 9/13 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Paul Nairn | 2:06.10 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $5.80 |
| 2/14 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $57.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,160.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:03.30 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:02.10 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $13.80 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 112 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Paul Nairn | 1:59.90 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | R40 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $25,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 | |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2 |
| 16.4L | $2.40 | |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.40 | |
| 2/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 5 |
| 0.8L | $25.70 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Ran on with purpose after clearing markers 7 days ago. Always a place prospect.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $27,188.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Hayden Douglas | 2:07.70 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $39.30 |
| 2/15 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Banks Pen | 2500m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:11.00 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.20 |
| 10/14 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $13,455.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:02.10 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 79 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $9,125.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Hayden Douglas | 2:27.40 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:03.80 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $42.30 |
| 5/12 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:05.00 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $34.80 |
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R47 MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 7 |
| 20.7L | $48.30 | |
| 6/14 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 6 |
| 16.9L | $31.10 | |
| 6/14 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,938.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | Ricky May | 14 |
| 14.3L | $25.70 | |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Ricky May | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.30 |

Driver: Lawrence McCormick
Stats
Comments
Reeled in as punter's elect a week ago. Has claims again in the full field today
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT | $11,580.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 2:08.10 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $2.90 |
| 8/12 | 17/09/2026 | 83 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2:05.40 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Fast | Lawrence McCormick | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | Up to R45 with cond. TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Lawrence McCormick | 2:03.40 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $17.90 |
| 8/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | R41 to R65 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:58.50 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $38.70 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Lawrence McCormick | 2:05.10 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $18.60 |
| 10/11 | 22/05/2026 | 84 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 2:03.90 | 7 |
| 113.0L | $48.00 |
| 2/2 | 12/05/2026 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Lawrence McCormick | 3 |
| 61.9L | $10.60 | |
| 15/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $17,893.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Lawrence McCormick | 6 |
| 269.0L | $17.10 | |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 | |
| 2/12 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | R38 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $11,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Lawrence McCormick | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.30 |

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
7th of 8 in 29 Sept trial following 2 misses this campaign. More needed to place
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | R35 to R48 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Easy | Kimberly Butt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 04/09/2026 | 26 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:04.10 | 2 |
| 110.3L | $30.80 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 09/08/2026 | 94 | with cond. TROT | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:08.10 | 4 |
| 142.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | R35 to R40 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 20 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Jonny Cox | 2:05.60 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:09.5 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $18.30 |
| 7/14 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Jonny Cox | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $14.50 |
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:11.9 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $6.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 19/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Winner on the grass almost a year ago and racing out of new barn here. Blow-out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/10/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:01.00 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $58.50 |
| 11/15 | 27/09/2026 | 58 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,630.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2:09.50 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:05.40 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.80 |
| 1/13 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,175.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:06.40 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $30.20 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:05.80 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $53.20 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2026 | 172 | with cond. TROT | $11,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:05.30 | 2 |
| 67.2L | $10.30 |
| 8/11 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 59.2L | $8.00 | |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.70 | |
| 7/10 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 29.6L | $14.50 | |
| 10/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 32.3L | $7.90 |

Driver: Mia Holbrough
Stats
Comments
Never a contender at Add. Handy performer on the surface but needs improvement.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 02/10/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:01.80 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $95.40 |
| 12/15 | 27/09/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,630.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Easy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:09.50 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $16.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | R42 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 2:05.90 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 2:03.20 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $35.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R38 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:06.60 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 1:59.90 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $42.90 |
| 10/11 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Mia Holbrough | 4 |
| 23.1L | $27.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $12,530.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Colin DeFilippi | 7 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 | |
| 8/13 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,245.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 4 |
| 18.3L | $22.40 | |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 6 |
| 7.0L | $26.10 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Built well to her maiden success with bright Orari placing. First 4 fringes here
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/09/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:10.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 72 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 1950m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:14.10 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $10.60 |
| 12/12 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Leo O'Reilly | 2:07.00 | 4 |
| 279.8L | $54.20 |
| 12/13 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 2:06.20 | 12 |
| 174.8L | $31.30 |
| 5/13 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,719.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 2:08.60 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $14.30 |
| 4/14 | 24/05/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 2:08.40 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 17.8L | $20.30 | |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Leo O'Reilly | 1 |
| 22.6L | $15.70 | |
| 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 | 9 |
| 228.7L | $12.30 | |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Leo O'Reilly | 4 |
| 123.7L | $7.00 |

Driver: Scott Iremonger
Stats
Comments
Well contained after slow beginning at Orari fresh-up. Hard to make a case for.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 20/09/2026 | 140 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Banks Pen | 2500m | Good | Scott Iremonger | 2:11.00 | 10 |
| 86.1L | $43.30 |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 72.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Not far away last week here. OK overall since winning so throw into multiples.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R100 SpecHcp TROT | $27,188.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Seth Hill | 2:07.70 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $28.70 |
| 4/12 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2500m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:13.40 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.70 |
| 4/12 | 09/08/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J | $15,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:03.30 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 2:05.40 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $12,090.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:03.50 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 299 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:03.60 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.70 |
| 2/15 | 07/09/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Bob Butt | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 | |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 | |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 | |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | - | R40 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Easy | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Had an excuse at Add, 2 Oct and overall form sound. 2 wins on grass; minors hope
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 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 2:01.00 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $89.20 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 2:03.10 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/14 | 18/09/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Henry Sail | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $135.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R39 to R45 TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Henry Sail | 2:05.80 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $19.30 |
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | 124 | R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Henry Sail | 2:06.50 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $60.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | R38 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,938.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 2:01.7 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $22.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 | |
| 10/14 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 14 |
| 48.4L | $15.30 | |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Henry Sail | 5 |
| 17.5L | $52.90 | |
| 5/12 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 10.8L | $19.20 |

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly
Stats
Comments
Dealt to his mid-week opposition at Add. Clearly capable of doubling-up today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:05.70 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:07.80 | 3 |
| 145.3L | $6.20 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:11.80 | 5 |
| 247.5L | $10.90 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 2:03.20 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $14.40 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 247 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $9,475.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 2:04.20 | 8 |
| 131.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jonny Cox | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Jack Joyce | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:06.7 | 7 |
| 56.5L | $37.80 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $10,808.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 8 |
| 1.3L | $19.30 | |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 6 |
| 147.9L | $89.60 | |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $135,100.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sarah O'Reilly | 2 |
| 94.1L | $81.40 | |
| 15/16 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Sarah O'Reilly | 11 |
| 115.7L | $18.20 |

Driver: -
Stats
Comments
Unable to replicate a strong resumption in later starts. Tested off the unruly.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R38 TROT | $11,580.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 2:08.10 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $15.50 |
| 11/15 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Banks Pen | 2500m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:11.00 | 2 |
| 64.6L | $24.50 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2026 | 182 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Methven | 1700m | Slow | Jim Curtin | 2:15.70 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.60 |
| 6/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bruce Hutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 18/08/2026 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Bruce Hutton | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT INV.D | $11,299.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:08.2 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $67.10 |
| 11/11 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT INV.D | $11,299.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:09.4 | 1 |
| 99.5L | $32.30 |
| 13/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:07.9 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $23.60 |
| 3/12 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 5.6L | $18.40 | |
| 2/14 | 01/02/2026 | 33 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.30 | |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 | |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Slow | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.50 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
10-time winner on the grass but lacking zip recently. First4's best in start 331
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ C,G&E R40 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:08.00 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $10.70 |
| 11/13 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Gemma Thornley | 2:06.10 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $56.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | R41 to R65 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,510.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:03.20 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $45.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $9,125.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Robbie Close | 2:27.40 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Trevor Grant | 1:59.90 | 1 |
| 99.5L | $70.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | R41 to R50 MOB. TROT | $12,775.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:00.00 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $50.70 |
| 11/13 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,245.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2 |
| 26.6L | $40.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 64.6L | $46.60 | |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 19.4L | $46.20 | |
| 6/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | R41 to R60 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 16.7L | $36.50 |