Richmond Race 4 - MIKE DEFILIPPI MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
HOOF IT HAGRID (3) was responsible for a far better performance last start, finishing second over 2400m at this track. Primary contender in this comparable race. LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE (7) could only manage to finish fifth at his latest appearance over 2400m at this track, a poor reflection on his short quote. Form prior to that was far better, including a win over 2600m at Rangiora two starts ago. Leading hope if things go his way. PLAYOFFS (6) is hard to overlook after scoring first-up last start by 7 metres at this track over 2400m. CROWN THE MOMENT (4) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 2400m at this track.

Driver: Jonny Cox
Stats
Comments
50% place record from 4 starts here. Not bad late at Reefton. Combos hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,500.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 2:14.1 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $36.30 |
| 6/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 2:13.6 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $141.30 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 226 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Carter Dalgety | 2:15.7 | 2 |
| 64.6L | $31.20 |
| 1/2 | 14/12/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Nelson OTB | 2400m | Fast | Kendra Gill | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:05.8 | 4 |
| 94.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT | $16,888.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 2:02.8 | 10 |
| 51.1L | $51.10 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $23.30 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | R35 to R50 TROT | $14,475.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 8.9L | $31.60 | |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2025 | 19 | with cond. MOB. TROT | $11,580.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/03/2025 | 34 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 16/02/2025 | 25 | R42 to R50 TROT | $10,615.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Robbie Close | 7 |
| 86.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
Stats
Comments
Tried hard in this company on Friday. Likely to get handy early. Place claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $26.10 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,980.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 40.4L | $30.10 |
| 10/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:09.0 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $43.20 |
| 9/13 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:06.9 | 15 |
| 22.6L | $44.50 |
| 11/16 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | R40 to R46 TROT | $14,213.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/15 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:11.7 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $15.10 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.40 | |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Amanda Tomlinson | 3 |
| 29.6L | $22.90 | |
| 8/14 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | John Dunn | 15 |
| 25.6L | $20.80 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Chased gamely after his stablemate on day 1. Big chance based on that.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 0/14 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Riley Harrison | 2:10.0 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $6.10 |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 40.4L | $1.80 |
| 9/15 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 72.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D | $14,550.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Gary Hall | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | 161 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Riley Harrison | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | R35 to R52 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | R40 to R61 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | R36 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 04/05/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,098.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 7 |
| 22.1L | $6.40 | |
| 6/12 | 21/04/2025 | 185 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 TROT JUN.D | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 21.5L | $10.60 | |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | R45 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | R36 to R57 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | R36 to R72 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 18/10/2024 | 12 | 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ricky May | 14 |
| 37.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Hope
Stats
Comments
Not far off in both 2026 starts. Similar set up here. Worthy of consideration.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Ben Hope | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.80 |
| 2/14 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Ben Hope | 2:10.0 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $14.90 |
| 11/11 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D | $17,194.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 228.7L | $45.40 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 5 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $41.10 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Henry Sail | 2:04.2 | 10 |
| 40.4L | $29.80 |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $68.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mats Djuse | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $46.50 |
| 8/15 | 26/10/2025 | 135 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,104.00 | Waimate | 2100m | Good | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 25.8L | $26.30 | |
| 15/15 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Ben Hope | 3 |
| 212.5L | $22.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $14,880.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Ben Hope | 5 |
| 11.0L | $8.20 |

Driver: Peter Davis
Stats
Comments
Manners let her down again on day 1 for first failure here. Take on trust today.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $28.20 |
| 7/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | R36 to R72 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:14.1 | 2 |
| 239.4L | $32.20 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:11.7 | 1 |
| 287.8L | $28.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 2:03.1 | 9 |
| 188.3L | $25.20 |
| 12/15 | 21/11/2025 | 257 | 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 134.5L | $50.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | R40 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/11 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,194.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:06.9 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $38.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 2 |
| 75.3L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | R51 to R65 MOB. TROT | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Peter Davis | 5 |
| 137.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | R60 to R75 TROT | $18,600.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Peter Davis | 5 |
| 75.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2025 | 12 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Peter Davis | 3 |
| 51.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Did it nicely in front on Friday, despite 30m mark. Can threaten with similar.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 105 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:06.5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $19.70 |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2025 | 205 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Gerard O'Reilly | 2:10.2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $41.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $18,315.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris McDowell | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 193.7L | $75.10 |
| 11/11 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $11,299.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 347.0L | $21.40 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,163.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Chris McDowell | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | FFA MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Easy | Chris McDowell | 2 |
| 147.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2025 | 19 | NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 1 |
| 137.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/12/2024 | 38 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2 |
| 137.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 18/12/2024 | - | R41 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2024 | 88 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 301.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Found extra on day 1 after looking tired. Add to place bets from 10m mark.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $9.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 221 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Gavin Smith | 2:09.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 TROT | $10,423.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 56.5L | $7.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 09/05/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R46 TROT | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Slushy | Gavin Smith | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 156.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,098.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 TROT | $10,423.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2025 | - | R40 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 30/03/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 137.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 TROT INV.D | $12,210.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 142.6L | $0.00 |