Westport Race 1 - STU BAILEY MEMORIAL (SPONSORED BY MARK JONES) HCP TROT
KAWATIRI TREV (6) is at the track for the first time. By Marcoola and hails from the Paul Nairn stable. Trial winner who looks above average. Likely to attract plenty of interest from punters. WOT UP TYRON (3) resumes here after closing his last prep with a fifth at Addington on April 15. Expecting a very good run. LEARNING TO FLY (1) must be considered after she finished runner-up when resuming over 1980m at Addington two weeks ago. DIDN'T DI (4) ended last prep with a 13th at Gore Raceway over 2700m ten weeks ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort.

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Bold 2nd when resuming 19 Feb. First go from stand start, but obvious threat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 153 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $20.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $20,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $17.40 |
| 2/3 | 03/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/06/2025 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/06/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Honest attempts on grass circuit & Oamaru 2nd showed ability. Has claims.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 2:10.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $9.70 |
| 5/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,630.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:13.5 | 11 |
| 29.6L | $21.60 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 80 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:12.7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $23.40 |
| 9/16 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | John Morrison | 2:09.5 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $87.90 |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Mt Hutt | 2300m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.1 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.60 |
| 3/4 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Morrison | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | Ricky May | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Battled in sole 2YO start. 11 Feb trial was good, but broke 20 Feb. Market watch
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ricky May | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $50.30 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla Duley
Stats
Comments
Comfortably contained in Southland maidens. Handy 24 Feb trial win. Place.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Robbie Close | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:06.8 | 5 |
| 266.3L | $53.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Earl Swain | 2:07.6 | 5 |
| 51.1L | $92.10 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 69.9L | $124.30 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $16,050.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 78.0L | $154.10 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 240 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:08.8 | 2 |
| 107.6L | $32.20 |
| 10/13 | 05/03/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,175.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 164.1L | $19.10 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Phil Williamson | 7 |
| 29.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 3 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | R43 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Forbury Pk | 2000m | Good | Phil Williamson | 3 |
| 102.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
Stats
Comments
Behaved in 26 Feb trial to get his ticket. Breeding gets a tick. Keep safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 99/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Paul Nairn | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stacy Whatuira
Stats
Comments
Won both his trials & done it in style. Trainer loves the Coast circuit. Danger.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Thornley
Stats
Comments
Beaten by big margins in all 5 career starts. Can't recommend for now.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,525.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | Sam Thornley | 2:12.6 | 7 |
| 113.0L | $127.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 59 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:15.4 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $27.30 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Akaroa | 2170m | Good | Sam Thornley | 2:09.7 | 4 |
| 363.1L | $79.70 |
| 14/14 | 05/10/2025 | 49 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,938.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Sam Thornley | 2:19.8 | 5 |
| 104.9L | $40.40 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,545.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:08.4 | 7 |
| 685.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO R50 MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Chris McDowell | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Clarke
Stats
Comments
Feeling the pinch by the turn at Addington 25 Feb. Lean returns here. First4s.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 35 | 4YO+ Up to & including R35 TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Steve Clarke | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $49.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 86.1L | $75.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Steve Clarke | 2:04.8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $62.60 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 2:19.4 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $31.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Slow | Steve Clarke | 2:15.7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $11,844.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Steve Clarke | 2:13.9 | 4 |
| 53.8L | $47.80 |
| 7/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | with cond. TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Steve Clarke | 13 |
| 23.7L | $170.50 | |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Steve Clarke | 5 |
| 102.2L | $34.90 | |
| 11/13 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | with cond. TROT | $22,894.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slushy | Steve Clarke | 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 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $44.00 |

Driver: Peter Davis
Stats
Comments
Won her maiden here by finding the lead. Harder to do off 30m. Trifectas.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 42 | with cond. TROT | $11,770.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:06.0 | 14 |
| 64.6L | $168.10 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | R37 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,406.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 247.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $35.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:13.6 | 5 |
| 102.2L | $29.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,406.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Peter Davis | 2:17.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 2:15.1 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $11.40 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,510.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 21.3L | $29.80 | |
| 16/16 | 13/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $18,190.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Slushy | Jim Curtin | 13 |
| 193.7L | $38.70 | |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 24/10/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 22/10/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 14/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |