Rangiora Race 7 - RANGIORA EQUINE SERVICES 'AMBERLEY CUP' (HCP PACE)
SMOKE ON THE WATER (7) made it three wins on the trot last time out, getting home by 2.25 metres over 2850m at Waterlea Raceway. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. AUDACITY (1) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when he finished third, beaten 12 metres, in a better performance at Addington over 1980m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to play a significant role. BAZOOKA (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Addington over 1980m. Genuine threat. VESSEM (6) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fourth at Addington over 1980m.

Driver: Ross Cameron
Stats
Comments
Smart 3rd at Addington and will find a length on grass too. Adds to the puzzle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ross Cameron | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $16.50 |
| 4/18 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,100.00 | Banks Pen | 2810m | Good | Ross Cameron | 2:06.6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/15 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,313.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Ross Cameron | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $9.90 |
| 8/14 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Ross Cameron | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $111.90 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $24.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | R43 & faster PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ross Cameron | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R59 to R70, R71 to R76 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $14.40 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Ross Cameron | 1 |
| 17.5L | $22.80 | |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2025 | 216 | R54 to R68 MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 1 |
| 24.2L | $12.60 | |
| 8/9 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Ashburton | 3200m | Good | Ross Cameron | 1 |
| 107.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ross Cameron | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Ran on very late at Oamaru and summer form has been top-drawer. Danger.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | R50 to R85 SpecHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Rivertn TC | 2800m | Dead | Matthew Williamson | 2:11.5 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/15 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:13.2 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 2:11.5 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $5.30 |
| 2/13 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 | |
| 2/12 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 7 |
| 2.7L | $8.60 | |
| 3/15 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,050.00 | Waimate | 2850m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.40 | |
| 1/13 | 19/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $10,175.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.10 |

Driver: Samantha Ottley
Stats
Comments
Making his grass debut. Sole stand start was in a Group race so forgive. Chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.4 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Robbie Close | 1:56.6 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $8.20 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,335.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Devon Dolan | 1:57.2 | 9 |
| 500.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 24 | R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Devon Dolan | 1:55.9 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $14.60 |
| 1/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | R52 to R73 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Steven Reid | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | R58 to R70 MOB. PACE | $30,525.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.9 | 10 |
| 32.3L | $46.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | R51 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| 3.45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | R35 to R66 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R59 to R70, R71 to R76 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 9.7L | $7.70 | |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R53 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE | $18,003.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Devon Dolan | 7 |
| 22.3L | $4.10 | |
| 3/4 | 25/09/2025 | - | R55 to R69 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Devon Dolan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R60 to R70 MOB. PACE | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 20.4L | $4.10 | |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2025 | 154 | DiscrHcp PACE | $37,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 21.0L | $10.30 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Honest attempt over 3000m at Oamaru. Moves to front line. Combos claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $21,400.00 | Waikouaiti | 3000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $13.30 |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE | $31,325.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:10.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $6.90 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $15,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:10.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $31.90 |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 446.5L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | 4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 | |
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,755.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.10 | |
| 2/14 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 1 |
| 9.7L | $105.10 | |
| 8/14 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | 4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 14 |
| 29.6L | $32.10 |

Driver: Nikita Burton
Stats
Comments
Still learning the ropes from stand start & on grass. Classy mare. Trifectas.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | R36 to R67 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:56.6 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 48 | R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Nikita Burton | 1:58.2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Tim Williams | 1:54.3 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $45.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.7 | 12 |
| 16.1L | $37.70 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $16.40 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 119 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | R58 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Tim Williams | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 8 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 | |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $28,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 | |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R52 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Tim Williams | 8 |
| 6.2L | $1.80 | |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE | $38,600.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.60 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
Chased hard behind Pinseeker 30 Jan. Best chance yet to improve grass stats.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | C,G&E FFA MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $9.80 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | FFA MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | Geraldine | 2850m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $64.40 |
| 11/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | FFA PACE | $1,000,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $127.70 |
| 9/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | FFA PACE | $98,250.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 35.0L | $33.50 | |
| 4/15 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | FFA PACE | $63,150.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 11.3L | $63.90 | |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | 154 | 4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 9.4L | $28.80 | |
| 2/4 | 02/10/2025 | - | R60 to R95 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | R40 to R115 SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | R69 to R112 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | FFA MOB. PACE | $57,900.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Olivia Thornley | 10 |
| 5.4L | $10.10 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Chewed up the summer grass track handicaps for fun. Look for him late off 40m.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $25,000.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Robbie Close | 2:10.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:13.2 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:11.3 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Samantha Ottley | 2:11.5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.30 |
| 11/14 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. PACE | $25,875.00 | Methven | 1609m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $17.70 |
| 10/14 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | R59 to R80 MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 1:54.0 | 9 |
| 43.0L | $27.60 |
| 3/11 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE | $58,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 10.8L | $27.10 | |
| 7/11 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | FFA PACE | $98,250.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 26.9L | $20.90 | |
| 3/7 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 5.1L | $48.90 | |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | 201 | 3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $21,713.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 4 |
| 10.0L | $72.70 |