Reefton Race 2 - ALISON SMITH MEMORIAL PACE
ULTIMATUM (3) produced another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish second over 2000m at Patterson Park. He has been trying to win a race for some time, and he gets another chance in a modest field to get that overdue success. MAJOR LI (1) finished fifth last time out, beaten 9 metres, in a far better performance at Patterson Park over 2000m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field, so he is capable of taking this out. WHATSUPMAN (5) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Patterson Park over 2000m. If he keeps a smooth gait all the way this time, he is good enough to win this. THE TOWN OF LIGHT (7) is the best of the rest after finishing a gritty fourth over 2000m at Patterson Park last time out. Stick with him.

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Had his chance in front on Friday. Gets another opportunity here. Consider.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $2.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 59.2L | $16.10 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,370.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:10.2 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:12.8 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,615.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 6.7L | $1.50 | |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 3.2L | $5.70 | |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 19.9L | $9.30 | |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2026 | 251 | NON-WINNERS PACE | $11,790.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 9.4L | $3.10 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Just missed on Friday. 24-start maiden, but can change that here. Top pick.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 40 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | John Dunn | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,615.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | John Dunn | 2:04.6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.30 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:09.4 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $16.70 |
| 9/13 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $7.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:12.9 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $11.90 |
| 5/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Bob Butt | 2:12.0 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $7.80 |
| 3/16 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Bob Butt | 5 |
| 3.5L | $17.40 | |
| 4/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Gavin Smith | 11 |
| 5.9L | $35.90 | |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Gavin Smith | 6 |
| 13.7L | $12.80 | |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 312 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2300m | Good | Tayla Duley | 5 |
| 26.1L | $4.90 |

Driver: Olivia Thornley
Stats
Comments
One-paced when clear at Motukarara & similar at Methven. Top 3/4 fringes.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:10.2 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $101.30 |
| 11/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Olivia Thornley | 2:12.8 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $53.20 |
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,615.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $35.80 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:12.9 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $91.70 |
| 10/14 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Gemma Thornley | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $214.70 |
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:06.4 | 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 | |
| 9/10 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 10 |
| 53.8L | $74.70 | |
| 10/12 | 23/11/2025 | 216 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 6 |
| 40.4L | $50.20 | |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Sam Thornley | 8 |
| 21.3L | $43.70 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye on Friday, even if he threw in some rough ones. Not out of this.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.60 |
| 10/13 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $45.70 |
| 6/14 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:10.1 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $11.10 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Robbie Close | 2:02.3 | 8 |
| 75.3L | $9.10 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:12.9 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $13.40 |
| 7/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 2:12.0 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $21.20 |
| 12/16 | 26/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Close | 9 |
| 56.5L | $9.30 | |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robbie Holmes
Stats
Comments
Battled away on day 1 after getting back. Can nab a placing at times. Combos.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:05.4 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $11.40 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris Butt | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Chris Butt | 2:10.1 | 12 |
| 37.7L | $13.30 |
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris Butt | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $21.80 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Chris Butt | 2:09.4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2026 | 93 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | Chris Butt | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $24.30 |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Chris Butt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris Butt | 3 |
| 9.7L | $10.90 | |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris Butt | 2 |
| 13.4L | $45.60 | |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Chris Butt | 8 |
| 22.9L | $28.60 | |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Chris Butt | 1 |
| 37.7L | $10.60 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Just his second career 4th when putting in gritty Westport run. First4s again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:05.4 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $16.20 |
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Steve Clarke | 2:00.7 | 12 |
| 18.6L | $141.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 08/02/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2300m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 2:10.1 | 14 |
| 32.3L | $75.60 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Steve Clarke | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $141.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 5YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Steve Clarke | 1:56.7 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $146.40 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Reefton | 2000m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 2:12.9 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $43.60 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 5 |
| 40.4L | $55.20 | |
| 4/16 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $13,375.00 | Westport | 2000m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 4 |
| 7.8L | $122.50 | |
| 14/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 6 |
| 137.2L | $129.10 | |
| 8/13 | 06/12/2025 | 213 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,245.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Steve Clarke | 6 |
| 18.0L | $87.60 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Manners letting her down for now. Can't give leaders a start here. Tough ask.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,695.00 | Westport | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 207.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Ben Waldron | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:10.2 | 4 |
| 234.0L | $19.90 |
| 7/14 | 08/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | Craig Thornley | 2:12.8 | 15 |
| 13.7L | $47.80 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Ben Waldron | 0 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Easy | Ben Waldron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2400m | Good | Ben Waldron | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |