Westport Race 9 - HUNTSMAN OPTIC (TREVOR CRADDOCK MEMORIAL SERIES) HCP TROT
ONE OVER DA LINE (2) finished fourth last start, beaten 15 metres at Addington over 1980m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Has the ability to take this out. PREMIUM PLAYER (7) produced a respectable performance last time when he battled on well to finish 7 metres from the winner in fourth over 2000m at Addington. Big chance based on ton the latest run. ILLEGAL ALIEN (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at Rangiora over 2600m. RACHMANINOV (6) has each-way claims after his last-start fourth over 2600m at Rangiora on March 1.

Driver: John Morrison
Stats
Comments
Form has dipped but Waterlea wins showed his talents. Don't dismiss yet.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $27.30 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:11.7 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $11.40 |
| 10/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R41 to R49 SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.3 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $11.30 |
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Slow | John Morrison | 2:17.2 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.10 |
| 1/14 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,938.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:15.5 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.20 |
| 10/14 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 2:05.9 | 15 |
| 43.0L | $11.50 |
| 6/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 6 |
| 32.3L | $18.40 | |
| 15/16 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,980.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | John Morrison | 7 |
| 56.5L | $19.20 | |
| 3/16 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 7 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 | |
| 7/13 | 23/11/2025 | 107 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT | $11,193.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 8.9L | $4.30 |

Driver: John Dunn
Stats
Comments
Making his grass debut, but doing everything right currently. Worth a good look.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $6.20 |
| 5/15 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | John Dunn | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | R41 to R45 TROT | $14,738.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Riley Harrison | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 | |
| 2/14 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Dunn | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 | |
| 1/11 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D | $17,194.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 9 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 | |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 9 |
| 8.3L | $8.70 |

Driver: Gemma Thornley
Stats
Comments
Stylish win in R38-60 grade at Rangiora. Won at this meeting last year. Place.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slow | Ben Hope | 2:09.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.70 |
| 3/14 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $11,385.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:07.9 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $18.70 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | 4YO+ Mares R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Amberley | 1950m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $31.80 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,719.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:13.6 | 4 |
| 64.6L | $13.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 53 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:15.7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/3 | 17/12/2025 | - | R40 to R76 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Slushy | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | R40 to R46 TROT | $14,213.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Ben Hope | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $8.20 |
| 8/16 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $18,190.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Ben Hope | 11 |
| 12.4L | $70.60 | |
| 10/13 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R41 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Akaroa | 2810m | Good | Henry Sail | 4 |
| 16.9L | $38.50 | |
| 7/15 | 05/10/2025 | 133 | 3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT | $26,313.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Henry Sail | 3 |
| 69.9L | $33.70 | |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | R40 to R61 FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Fast | Gemma Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT | $11,370.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 8 |
| 59.2L | $13.50 |

Driver: Paul Nairn
Stats
Comments
Got back & stayed back 27 Feb after overdue win 19 Feb. Fair stats here. Combos.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $15.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.60 |
| 5/15 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $17,893.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:02.3 | 8 |
| 22.9L | $33.60 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $22.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Paul Nairn | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Paul Nairn | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $12.40 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Paul Nairn | 3 |
| 24.5L | $18.80 | |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Paul Nairn | 3 |
| 17.8L | $7.20 | |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Paul Nairn | 3 |
| 22.9L | $9.70 | |
| 6/14 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Paul Nairn | 1 |
| 16.4L | $31.60 |

Driver: Peter Davis
Stats
Comments
Yet to fire in 5 starts here & made plenty of mistakes recently. Hard to have.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 242.1L | $24.10 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | R117 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| 55.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,863.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Peter Davis | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 72.6L | $10.70 |
| 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 |
| - | $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 | 5 |
| 134.5L | $50.50 | |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | R40 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Peter Davis | 0 |
| - | $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 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Robbie Close
Stats
Comments
Wily 11YO who continues to put in solid shifts. Don't disregard off 10m here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/03/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R38 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $12,063.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Slow | John Morrison | 2:09.9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $14.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $24.10 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. TROT | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $59.40 |
| 10/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Robbie Close | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $39.40 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Dunn | 2:11.7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $12.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | Robbie Close | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 56.5L | $20.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 21.3L | $10.20 | |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 2.4L | $6.10 | |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Robbie Close | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.70 |

Driver: Gavin Smith
Stats
Comments
Not bad at Addington last time & has a stunning record here. Keep onside again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 32 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $22.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:14.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.60 |
| 10/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:09.0 | 1 |
| 126.4L | $4.10 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2026 | 19 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:11.9 | 1 |
| 99.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | John Dunn | 2:15.1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Westport | 3200m | Dead | John Dunn | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,740.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | John Dunn | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 | |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | 2 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 9.1L | $6.70 | |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D | $17,194.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Alana Cameron | 1 |
| 226.0L | $19.50 | |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2 |
| 12.9L | $32.10 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Used front line draw to lead & win at 27 Feb. 30m no help here. Top 3/4 option.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $17,853.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $19.80 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 18 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Marlb HRC | 2850m | Slow | John Morrison | 2:14.1 | 1 |
| 94.1L | $79.70 |
| 10/11 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 2:14.5 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $21.30 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $45.20 |
| 1/18 | 10/12/2025 | 26 | 3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,260.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $30.00 |
| 13/16 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $32,100.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 26.4L | $99.40 | |
| 10/15 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 37.7L | $81.40 | |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 1 |
| 69.9L | $24.80 | |
| 10/13 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | 4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT | $18,824.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Morrison | 13 |
| 15.3L | $38.40 |