Winton Race 5 - TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD TROT
WORSETHANTED (6) got the job done in impressive style last start, cruising home for his maiden win at Gore. That was just his second race start so he has plenty of upside and looks capable of working through his grades. Manners let ARADNE (4) down last start but she had looked close to a win when runner-up at her previous two outings. She is worthy of another chance. JACCKA JIM (7) had nothing go to plan last start but the prior effort had merit so look for better. MOONLIGHT ANGEL (1) didn't do a bad job when fourth at Gore last time out and was a close second from the 30m mark here three back. May be competitive.

Driver: Madison Kyle
Stats
Comments
Close up in her Gore 4th. A repeat effort would have her in the frame again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 2:11.10 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2026 | 29 | R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Madison Kyle | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 142.6L | $26.80 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |

Driver: Alan Clark
Stats
Comments
Hard to gauge after taking on a mixture of grades recently. Can't dismiss.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:02.60 | 6 |
| 51.1L | $85.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | R35 & faster MOB. TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 09/08/2026 | 23 | with cond. TROT | $10,175.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:08.10 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $68.30 |
| 13/15 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $15,788.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:04.60 | 6 |
| 67.2L | $134.70 |
| 3/14 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:04.90 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $38.70 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:01.10 | 7 |
| 51.1L | $46.50 |
| 10/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | Up to R45 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Alan Clark | 2:03.80 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $130.40 |
| 11/11 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | R41 to R65 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 1 |
| 78.0L | $105.90 | |
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | FFA MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Alan Clark | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Alan Clark | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 | |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $46,500.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 2 |
| 43.0L | $72.30 | |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Alan Clark | 5 |
| 26.9L | $40.80 |

Driver: Rory McIlwrick
Stats
Comments
Taking on harder tasks recently. Gets his shot at boosting form in this company.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Kirk Larsen | 1:59.80 | 12 |
| 61.9L | $74.80 |
| 6/13 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R63 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:03.50 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $44.70 |
| 9/14 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:04.90 | 10 |
| 59.2L | $27.40 |
| 11/13 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 2:03.80 | 2 |
| 83.4L | $42.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Kerryn Tomlinson | 2:09.30 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $16.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 2:04.20 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 4 |
| 15.3L | $48.50 | |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | R35 to R59 C&G SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 4 |
| 48.4L | $22.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 3 |
| 5.4L | $22.70 | |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Rory McIlwrick | 2 |
| 32.3L | $19.30 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Got it wrong last start after tidy 2nds. Must consider again in this line up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R38 TROT | $9,825.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Sheree Tomlinson | 2:03.20 | 3 |
| 43.0L | $17.60 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Blair Orange | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $4.50 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Alister Kyle
Stats
Comments
Only battled in his Gore 4th. Honest type on the fringes of combo contention.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 2:11.00 | 1 |
| 69.9L | $52.50 |
| 8/11 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Madison Kyle | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $68.70 |
| 10/13 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 1:59.80 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $86.80 |
| 8/13 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R63 SpecHcp TROT | $25,438.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Madison Kyle | 2:03.50 | 6 |
| 37.7L | $112.20 |
| 11/14 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Natasha Kyle | 2:04.90 | 5 |
| 69.9L | $131.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $10,740.00 | Winton | 2400m | Slushy | Madison Kyle | 2:04.20 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $33.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Madison Kyle | 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 |
| 12.4L | $14.30 | |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $10,615.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 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 | 7 |
| 59.2L | $42.30 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Ran away from rivals in maiden win. Not a big step up here & can double up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 2:11.00 | 1 |
| 51.1L | $6.80 |
| 9/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,228.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Max Hill | 2:06.30 | 8 |
| 83.4L | $19.80 |
| 1/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
Ran into trouble last start after solid Ascot 4th. Down in grade & rates.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1:58.20 | 10 |
| 91.5L | $34.30 |
| 4/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 1:59.80 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $60.20 |
| 10/13 | 02/08/2026 | 175 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1:58.20 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $15.90 |
| 0/15 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 267.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/11 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R40 TROT | $10,808.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $7.30 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | R39 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $12,318.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Brent Barclay | 2:11.3 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $6.20 |
| 11/11 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | R39 to R40 TROT | $11,790.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 269.0L | $6.40 | |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | Brent Barclay | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.70 | |
| 1/2 | 12/12/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 30/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kirstin Green
Stats
Comments
A fair way from them in Gore 3rd. Lands in suitable race again. Top 4 option.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Kirstin Green | 2:11.00 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $24,563.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $34.30 |
| 7/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Kirstin Green | 1:59.80 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $25.70 |
| 7/13 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $15,263.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Kirstin Green | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $36.70 |
| 8/14 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2:04.90 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $29.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 2:02.90 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.80 |
| 9/13 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 37.7L | $40.70 | |
| 1/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Kirstin Green | 1 |
| 12.9L | $13.30 | |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Kirstin Green | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.80 | |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 19.1L | $19.30 |