Winton Race 1 - MARSHALL INDUSTRIES MBL TROT
MASSIVE MERC (5) resumes from a spell after finishing 13th at his latest appearance at Addington on November 11. Won two of his three runs last prep Finds a nice race and will be a major force. ARADNE (3) finished second last start, beaten 7 metres, in a nice return to form at Oamaru over 2600m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This is a nice drop in grade so she is a major player again. MOONLIGHT ANGEL (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 2400m at this track when sent out at longodds. BUFFY NORTHSTAINS (4) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 2600m at Oamaru last time out. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Madison Kyle
Stats
Comments
Wound up nicely in her 2nd on this track. Deeper grade but rates E/W.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:06.90 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $60.80 |
| 7/14 | 12/07/2026 | 41 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:04.90 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $81.80 |
| 10/10 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 2:01.10 | 1 |
| 142.6L | $84.20 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.50 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $24.90 |
| 8/13 | 03/05/2026 | 10 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Rivertn TC | 2400m | Fast | Earl Swain | 2:03.80 | 5 |
| 72.6L | $177.90 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Earl Swain | 2:08.3 | 3 |
| 53.8L | $22.20 |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | R35 to R38 TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Earl Swain | 8 |
| 29.6L | $39.40 | |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Dead | Paul Nairn | 2 |
| 83.4L | $31.60 | |
| 12/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $8,280.00 | Methven | 1700m | Good | Alan Beecroft | 6 |
| 72.6L | $101.10 | |
| 13/15 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $14,735.00 | Geraldine | 2500m | Good | Alan Beecroft | 8 |
| 188.3L | $56.30 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
Steady work first up & sure to strip fitter for it. Could give cheek.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 115 | R35 to R40 TROT | $14,475.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $24.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 2:08.6 | 2 |
| 180.2L | $9.30 |
| 7/13 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Wilson House | 2:06.0 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 TROT | $15,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2:04.0 | 8 |
| 48.4L | $13.20 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 191.0L | $10.30 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 3 |
| 6.2L | $18.40 | |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 31 | R35 to R39, with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 8 |
| 12.6L | $14.90 | |
| 6/12 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $12,000.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 10.2L | $8.60 | |
| 12/13 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | R35 to R40 TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 45.7L | $26.80 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Chased well in her Oamaru 2nd. Rates a genuine eachway player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $14,475.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.80 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $53.90 |
| 10/12 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J | $15,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:03.30 | 10 |
| 26.9L | $63.60 |
| 0/13 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,175.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:06.40 | 9 |
| 267.3L | $32.30 |
| 9/11 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:05.50 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $28.60 |
| 5/9 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $10,423.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:04.80 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $13.70 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:01.10 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $11.30 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Seth Hill | 5 |
| 12.9L | $11.80 | |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Seth Hill | 5 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 | |
| 2/11 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 2 |
| 11.8L | $42.40 | |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 7 |
| 86.1L | $12.90 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Just fair in her Oamaru 6th but more merit in prior 8th. In this with her best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | R35 to R40 TROT | $14,475.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:04.80 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $10.20 |
| 8/12 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT INV J | $15,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:03.30 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $12.20 |
| 10/13 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $10,175.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 2:06.40 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $24,563.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Mia Holbrough | 2:05.50 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 8/15 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 2:04.60 | 13 |
| 23.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:07.00 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $11.10 |
| 1/11 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Mia Holbrough | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 | |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 TROT JUN.D | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Mia Holbrough | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 | |
| 7/13 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | Up to R45 with cond. TROT | $16,280.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Mia Holbrough | 1 |
| 14.3L | $18.20 | |
| 11/11 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Slushy | Mia Holbrough | 4 |
| 244.8L | $3.80 |

Driver: Craig Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Strong work in his trials to prepare. Should take plenty of stopping.
Last Starts 285 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:01.9 | 10 |
| 91.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:09.9 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2025 | 181 | R35 with cond. TROT | $10,230.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $2.70 |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. TROT | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $46.30 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $20,625.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Alan Clark | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 78.0L | $31.40 |
| 13/13 | 15/03/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 1 |
| 45.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,475.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alan Clark | 2 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Alan Clark | 2 |
| 21.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/15 | 02/03/2025 | 70 | with cond. TROT | $11,578.00 | Rangiora | 1810m | Good | Alan Clark | 3 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
Resumes for new southern barn without a trial. Check market.
Last Starts 322 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/10/2025 | 70 | with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Jason Thomas | 2:18.1 | 4 |
| 182.9L | $60.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,765.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jason Thomas | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $62.10 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 64.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Jason Thomas | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 182.9L | $57.10 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $9,475.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Easy | Jason Thomas | 2:07.1 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $24.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/06/2025 | 18 | with cond. TROT | $12,938.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Thomas | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 53.8L | $43.20 |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | 87 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $10,530.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jason Thomas | 2 |
| 9.4L | $13.10 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Jason Thomas | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Dunn | 3 |
| 80.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 8 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Jason Thomas | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/15 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $12,630.00 | Methven | 2400m | Dead | John Dunn | 9 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 |