Winton Race 3 - JIM MCCONNELL / VIE OVERTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Too slick late in his Ascot win. Stays in similar grade & deserves respect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/03/2026 | 46 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.70 |
| 8/15 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.3 | 10 |
| 69.9L | $5.60 |
| 4/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.3 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 19 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/13 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Gore | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.8 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $4.80 |
| 7/14 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Bob Butt | 9 |
| 32.3L | $27.30 | |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 25 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 | |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 3 | R35 with cond. TROT | $9,650.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 | |
| 5/9 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Richard Stevens | 2 |
| 14.0L | $30.40 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Strong work in his win here. Slight grade rise shouldn't worry. Top 4 hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.30 |
| 5/13 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | R35 to R39, with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $14.30 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 2:07.6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/4 | 08/11/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Heads
Stats
Comments
Honest in recent outings in similar grades. More expected here. On fringes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Rebecca Heads | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $21.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Rebecca Heads | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 26.4L | $38.40 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Rebecca Heads | 2:12.9 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $38.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | 158 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rebecca Heads | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $20.50 |
| 5/11 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R46 to R71 SpecHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $65.70 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2025 | 17 | 3YO+ R46 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $34.90 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 10.2L | $13.30 | |
| 8/11 | 06/07/2025 | 10 | R35 to R66 SpecHcp TROT | $12,773.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 4 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 | |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 2.7L | $13.10 | |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2025 | 84 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 8.9L | $11.10 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Errors in his last two starts. Risky but has the motor to threaten with manners.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | R41 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Slushy | Brad Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 26 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 430.4L | $2.70 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 16 | R51 to R75 MOB. TROT | $17,900.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 191.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/15 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $17,893.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/13 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 2:06.6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Gemma Thornley | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 702.1L | $1.30 |
| 0/11 | 02/01/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Gemma Thornley | 4 |
| - | $1.80 | |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 17.8L | $1.80 | |
| 1/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | 4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D | $30,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Giampaolo Minnucci | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 | |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | 52 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 8 |
| 5.1L | $1.60 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong last start after excellent mobile 2nd here. Stick with her.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | R41 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Slushy | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ricky May | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 113.0L | $26.70 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $10,615.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Wilson House | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 67.2L | $13.70 |
| 11/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 69.9L | $7.20 |
| 1/14 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:11.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 5/12 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,000.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:16.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 7 |
| 16.9L | $8.70 | |
| 2/13 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 3 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R38 TROT | $9,650.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 | |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 11.8L | $13.70 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Fought on in her Wyndham 3rd. Good when she brings manners. E/W threat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $3.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 193.7L | $8.70 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $11.60 |
| 8/10 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 69.9L | $7.70 |
| 4/12 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $30.10 |
| 11/15 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2 |
| 26.4L | $49.00 | |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 6 |
| 99.5L | $19.20 | |
| 12/13 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,193.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1 |
| 56.5L | $6.10 | |
| 3/5 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $14,040.00 | Roxburgh | 2700m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
Worked & fought hard in her Ascot 3rd. Looking dangerous in this company.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 55 | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 15/01/2026 | 25 | R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2:07.6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $135,100.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kirstin Green | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $79.50 |
| 6/14 | 13/11/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | Kirstin Green | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $21,938.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 12.4L | $26.60 | |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2025 | 77 | with cond. TROT | $10,423.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Kirstin Green | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 | |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS & R37 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 | |
| 1/3 | 27/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Daniel Anderson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 13/06/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Daniel Anderson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirk Larsen
Stats
Comments
Sweet trip & made use in Wyndham win. Competitive staying in similar grade.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 3 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.70 |
| 8/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $16.40 |
| 6/10 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 40.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,423.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $2.60 |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $14.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 1 |
| 15.6L | $4.70 | |
| 7/13 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 1 |
| 11.8L | $14.50 | |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R45 TROT | $14,738.00 | Cent Otago | 2600m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 11 |
| 24.2L | $22.90 | |
| 2/14 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 6 |
| 12.9L | $24.50 |