Winton Race 1 - APPARELMASTER MBL TROT
SHAKEDOWN (2) looks close to a win after clocking second in his two appearances so far this prep, both of them coming at this circuit and distance. Race fit now and the low draw gives him the chance to break through. The recent form of PONTIFF (6) may not leap off the page but he has been tackling stronger opposition. Placed at Ascot Park the last time he raced non-winners. Expect him to pose a serious challenge back in this grade. CLASSIC SKYE (3) draws well and should be fitter for recent racing so may be ready to show his best. ROSEANNA (5) should find this easier than the last attempt and won over this distance the previous time she raced here.

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Tidy work resuming & sure to strip fitter. Genuine place claims from ace.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | 397 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Craig Ferguson | 2:08.20 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/3 | 09/05/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Mike Love | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 TROT | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:15.2 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $6.90 |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 19 | MR40 to MR47 TROT | $11,580.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Slushy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 145.3L | $19.40 |
| 8/13 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2100m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:13.8 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $24.60 |
| 8/12 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,500.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:15.2 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $48.80 |
| 10/12 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:09.1 | 5 |
| 91.5L | $158.50 |
| 9/12 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 4 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 3 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 5 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Ray Jenkins | 1 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Oliver Kite
Stats
Comments
Nice work in recent 2nds & looks primed to go one better. Top pick.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Oliver Kite | 2:08.30 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 70 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Oliver Kite | 2:05.60 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 8/10 | 26/02/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:09.1 | 2 |
| 88.8L | $34.60 |
| 13/13 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 2:19.0 | 4 |
| 322.8L | $21.10 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 231 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 258.2L | $18.70 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 12/06/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 2:07.6 | 5 |
| 191.0L | $15.60 |
| 10/14 | 02/06/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 11 |
| 102.2L | $16.00 | |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2025 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kirk Larsen | 4 |
| 293.2L | $6.90 | |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2025 | 226 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Kirk Larsen | 4 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 | |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Kirk Larsen | 3 |
| 414.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong early last start. Mobile looks a big assist & she rates highly.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:09.30 | 2 |
| 156.0L | $2.40 |
| 6/14 | 05/06/2026 | 175 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $15,525.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.20 | 11 |
| 25.8L | $20.10 |
| 3/3 | 27/05/2026 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 58 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $7.10 |
| 4/4 | 02/12/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.5 | 12 |
| 20.7L | $11.60 |
| 3/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Slushy | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 27/08/2025 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Madison Kyle
Stats
Comments
Boxing on as he always seems to do recently. Fringe player again here.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Madison Kyle | 2:09.30 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 25 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:04.20 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $14.30 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:06.50 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $32.70 |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Madison Kyle | 2:03.80 | 7 |
| 59.2L | $42.30 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:08.3 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $7.60 |
| 5/13 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 2:06.0 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $31.10 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Madison Kyle | 4 |
| 29.6L | $52.20 | |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.40 | |
| 9/13 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 9 |
| 48.4L | $74.60 | |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 2 |
| 11.6L | $20.10 |

Driver: Brad Williamson
Stats
Comments
Steps back in grade after taking on tougher assignments. Should boost her form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 56 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1:56.80 | 3 |
| 131.8L | $50.30 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | R40 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Brad Williamson | 2:04.7 | 6 |
| 96.8L | $19.50 |
| 7/13 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | R35 to R39, with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $12.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:09.1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 0/9 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Brad Williamson | 2:10.7 | 4 |
| 267.3L | $2.50 |
| 11/11 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 269.0L | $3.80 | |
| 5/15 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Brad Williamson | 1 |
| 35.0L | $26.40 | |
| 4/10 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Brad Williamson | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 | |
| 10/14 | 15/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Brad Williamson | 8 |
| 104.9L | $5.40 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Capable on his day & back into a very suitable grade. Must be considered.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 2:08.70 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $18.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 59 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 2:06.50 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $11.10 |
| 6/13 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $3.80 |
| 10/14 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:08.4 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $14.50 |
| 4/14 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,385.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:11.6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $35.30 |
| 12/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 7 |
| 126.4L | $17.80 | |
| 10/14 | 01/02/2026 | 17 | with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 11 |
| 21.8L | $13.20 | |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | with cond. TROT | $11,790.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 10 |
| 67.2L | $11.20 | |
| 3/10 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R38 TROT | $9,650.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 3 |
| 1.9L | $26.80 |