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Meeting: MAY MEETING (MAY MEETING)
Last updated 10/05/2026 at 13:14 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

RED PARK FARMS MOBILE PACE

$10,230, WITH COND., 1700m

For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 1: RED PARK FARMS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Giorgio Denario1X37Giorgio Denario1FtJohn MorrisonOutfinished after looming 2nd up at Inv. Went closer resuming; in minors puzzle.
2Shades Of Robyn000X73Shades Of Robyn2FtKimberly ButtClosed late at Rang, 26 Apr. Drawn for similar cushy trip & can't be dismissed.
3Kotare Rimu218X66Kotare Rimu3FtSeth Hill(J)Fair pair of 6ths this time in but did work last week. Can boost exotics today.
4Dream Boyz478515Dream Boyz4FtWilson House(J)Battled away up in grade, 30 Apr following win 2 days earlier. Combos cover here
5Happy Harriet160236Happy Harriet5FtRobbie CloseRacing with purpose and looks a major player with a decent trip from marble.
6There He Goes520213There He Goes6FtSam ThornleyBacked up Motukarara win with stout Winton 3rd. Adds to the complex puzzle.
7Mamas Crunch50X721Mamas Crunch7FtTim WilliamsSmart Mot victory from a similar alley and should go on with it today. Top pick.
8Flying Ace1X5334Flying Ace8FtBlair OrangeHas done nothing wrong this campaign & despite the alley needs including again.
Best Bets: Mamas Crunch (7),   Happy Harriet (5),   Flying Ace (8),   Giorgio Denario (1)
Best Mile Rates: Giorgio Denario (1-56.7),   Flying Ace (1-57.5),   Kotare Rimu (1-58.8)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Giorgio Denario (1): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

TRUDGEON PAINTERS TROT

$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m

For 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 2: TRUDGEON PAINTERS TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Tamsin Trouble49065Tamsin Trouble1Ft  
2Our PeriwinkleOur Periwinkle2FtKyle CameronDebuts today on the back of w'out win, 28 Apr. Meets a fair field and big chance
3Brightman5467X9Brightman3FtRobbie CloseOK in last start back in Cup Week here. Missed away resuming, Wed. 1st4 fringes
4Propellor85X237Propellor4FtSam ThornleyDidn't quit after sitting parked at Rang following 2 bold placings. Rates highly
5Phantom Spur003487Phantom Spur5FtLionel DobbsHad an excuse at Mot but overall not showing enough dash to recommend here.
6Just Charlie974509Just Charlie6FtRobbie HolmesUnable to stick, 22 Apr and beaten by the turn at Meth prior. Happy to overlook.
7Miss Maddie Maxie05X6X4Miss Maddie MaxieU1FtRicky MayJust 3 starts over 17 months before her mid-week 4th. Can improve with that run.
8Bullet059640BulletU2FtJohn VersteegFailed to spark at Rang but has shown enough previously to throw into multiples.
9Kayleebelle507900KayleebelleU3FtRay JenkinsContinues to get things wrong and it would take a major turnaround to place here
10Time For Victory36X336Time For VictoryU4FtOlivia ThornleyUseful 3rds to start campaign & solid at Rang since. Required on all tickets.
Best Bets: Propellor (4),   Our Periwinkle (2),   Time For Victory (10),   Miss Maddie Maxie (7)
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

GARTH JEMMETT CONSTRUCTION LTD MOBILE PACE

$11,160, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2400m

For 4yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 3: GARTH JEMMETT CONSTRUCTION LTD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Antisocial5X8028Antisocial1FtJessica Young-GrantPlugged closer from the rear at Rang after strong mid-week run at HQ. Draw helps
2Poseidon0264X5Poseidon2FtGavin SmithOK resumption last week and likely improver. Nice swing in draws and live hope.
3Ultimate Dreamer970052Ultimate Dreamer3FtAnthony ButtStrong from the trail at Add after fair attempt on Mot grass. Minors from alley.
4Ebony Eyes0Ebony Eyes4FtCraig ThornleyStruggling a long way out first-up last week. Hard to see necessary improvement.
5Adelphi Storm503565Adelphi Storm5FtHayden Douglas(J)Has found the line well in latest attempts and with cover could run into a place
6Easy Art437436Easy Art6FtRobbie HolmesSound at Rang after finding a good spot early from 2nd row. Always a minors hope
7Miss Woodville245728Miss Woodville7FtOlivia ThornleyHas had a freshen-up since Ash miss, 25 Mar. Tris/First 4s despite tricky marble
8One Of These Nights300009One Of These Nights8Ft  
9Taika86P090Taika9FtGary ShandPass mark at Meth before Rang failure. Entitled to be at long odds from the draw
10Boy Racer635432Boy RacerU1Ft  
Best Bets: Poseidon (2),   Adelphi Storm (5),   Ultimate Dreamer (3)
Gear Changes: Poseidon (2): ACD-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

PREMIUM PEAS / SMITH SEEDS TROT

$11,000, WITH COND., 2400m

For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 4: PREMIUM PEAS / SMITH SEEDS TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Just Easy009054Just Easy1FtJames GeddesMade ground mid-week from rear. Run down prior and place hope with clean step.
2Help Me246135Help Me2FtRicky MaySolid since quitting maidens easily at Tim. Clear threat from his handy marble.
3Amistozo12XAmistozo3Ft  
4A Reason To Fight578456A Reason To Fight4Ft  
5Pat Benatar0X81P0Pat Benatar5FtJonny CoxFound wanting last week and it's hard to see her threatening this line-up.
6Royalglow862502Royalglow6FtJason FordMixed bag of late but showed what she is capable of going close at Add. Combos.
7Calmbeforethestorm271723Calmbeforethestorm7FtGerard O'ReillyWent close at Add, 19 Apr after bold attempt 9 days earlier. Definite threat.
8Wot Up Tyron551P53Wot Up Tyron8FtTim WilliamsFought hard behind stablemate last week and with manners should dispute finish.
9Heza Cool Dude764704Heza Cool Dude9FtSheree TomlinsonTidy from back at Add after making an error on the grass. Fringe 1st 4 prospect.
10Whatz The Luck7X8231Whatz The LuckU1Ft  
11What's The Whisper374751What's The WhisperU2Ft  
Best Bets: Wot Up Tyron (8),   Help Me (2),   Calmbeforethestorm (7)
Best Mile Rates: Wot Up Tyron (2-06.7),   Calmbeforethestorm (2-10.4),   Help Me (2-13.8)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Amistozo (3): BL-Off, Heza Cool Dude (9): FD-Off, RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

GARY McCORMICK TRANSPORT LTD PACE

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2400m

For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 5: GARY McCORMICK TRANSPORT LTD PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Sans Repos63X698Sans Repos1FtRicky AlfeldWeakened after a nasty trip at Add, 29 Apr. Offers combos spice from close draw.
2Super Fund889865Super Fund2FtWilson House(J)Form-line moderate since his win but hasn't had all favours. Throw into combos.
3Always B Hayley244761Always B Hayley3FtSamantha OttleyClinical mid-week Add victory, 29 Apr justifying favourtism. Can show up again.
4My Skatjie020872My Skatjie4FtSarah O'ReillyClosed with purpose last week and another win is imminent. Needed on all tickets
5Shadow Creek357683Shadow Creek5FtRobbie HolmesSound from mobile at Add and did ok from a wide alley here prior. Fringe 1st 4s.
6Not Over645525Not Over6FtRobbie CloseGathered in after finding his preferred position in front last week. Must cover.
7Normie Stead654849Normie Stead7FtRiley Harrison(J)Niggled at in front last week after tidy Mot attempt. Consider for combos again.
8Goorambat Art675575Goorambat Art8FtBlair OrangeStuck to task at PN after sitting parked both days. Twiced placed here. Roughie.
9Quicker The Bettor241658Quicker The Bettor9FtSeth Hill(J)Battling away since recording her maiden victory at Meth. Requiring favours here
10Doctor Tim873393Doctor TimU1FtOlivia ThornleyGrabbed his 73rd cheque with Add placing, 29 Apr. Has won here; combos include.
11Always Bee Gee473531Always Bee GeeU2FtSam ThornleyDeserved his Mot success after getting nutted 10 days earlier. Lean grit stats.
Best Bets: My Skatjie (4),   Always B Hayley (3),   Not Over (6),   Super Fund (2)
Best Mile Rates: Super Fund (2-01.1),   Not Over (2-02.6),   My Skatjie (2-04.7)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R35 TO R45, 1700m

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.

Participants for Race 6: WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Switch On521005Switch On1FtSamantha OttleyWhacked away finishing midfield at Add, 29 Apr. Tricky type but best can figure
2The Merc934102The Merc2FtCarter Dalgety(J)Chased with purpose over Add sprint and sure to carry strong support from alley.
3Valyrian6442P9Valyrian3FtOlivia ThornleyLooked close to a win before errors in last 2 Addington runs. Can bounce back.
4Barrytown213336Barrytown4FtRiley Harrison(J)Useful at Add after run of 3rds. Loves this trip & could take some running down.
5Aveross Majesty906533Aveross Majesty5FtDenis O'ConnellNice efforts to return placings in recent attempts. Another opportunity presents
6Oliver007968Oliver6FtSheree TomlinsonWilted after trotting roughly on Rang bend last week. Fair prior but needs more.
7He's My Creation202831He's My Creation7FtBlair OrangeHeld off Valyrian, 24 Apr after showing plenty of gate speed. Well in commission
Best Bets: Valyrian (3),   He's My Creation (7),   Barrytown (4),   The Merc (2)
Best Mile Rates: Barrytown (1-59.4),   He's My Creation (2-00.1),   Switch On (2-04.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

FOWLER HOMES ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2400m

For R36 to R40 3 yrs & older pacers. Also R35 3-4yo horses. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.

Participants for Race 7: FOWLER HOMES ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Ocean Of Tears946659Ocean Of Tears1FtGerard O'ReillyUseful Mot attempt then got things wrong at Meth. No joy in 5 starts this venue.
2Rovert Decision144035Rovert Decision2FtOlivia ThornleyFought tenaciously when 5th at Rang a week ago. Went close prior; nice E/W bet.
3Hughes Two Me107734Hughes Two Me3FtRobbie CloseBoosted exotics again at Rang and from a better alley here needs full respect.
4Eyes Of An Angel960188Eyes Of An Angel4FtSheree TomlinsonHasn't shown up in either Add start since winning here from the front. First 4s.
5Lous Pinup Girl4X9193Lous Pinup Girl5FtTim WilliamsMixing her form this campaign but Rang run had merit and she's required today.
6Carrera Bandido312X80Carrera Bandido6FtRicky MayHasn't found her form of last campaign yet in 2 starts back. Rough place option.
7Bettor Than Lizzy80X865Bettor Than Lizzy7FtCarter Dalgety(J)Closed late after being held up from the ace last week. Keep safe despite marble
8Delightful Dreams760876Delightful Dreams8FtBlair OrangeSound Rang attempt after forging to the front. Tough ask from wider draw today.
9Star On The Rocks600783Star On The Rocks9FtSam ThornleyPurposeful once clearing the pegs a week ago but draw no help here. Needs luck.
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10Shezabettorgirl546087Shezabettorgirl10FtWilson House(J)OK from tricky marbles in recent Rang outings. Looks stretched from 2nd row here
11Flying For Me808100Flying For MeU1FtJohn MorrisonLuckless since Oam victory, 4 Mar. Can add plenty of spice to exotics off unruly
Best Bets: Lous Pinup Girl (5),   Rovert Decision (2),   Hughes Two Me (3),   Bettor Than Lizzy (7)
Best Mile Rates: Shezabettorgirl (1-58.9),   Star On The Rocks (2-01.5),   Carrera Bandido (2-01.6)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Hughes Two Me (3): RD-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

WHITE RACING/ HOTEL ASHBURTON HANDLE CLUB PACE

$11,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, R46 TO R49 WITH COND., 2400m

For R41 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R49 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 3 starts.

Participants for Race 8: WHITE RACING/ HOTEL ASHBURTON HANDLE CLUB PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Country Gold020821Country Gold1FtRiley Harrison(J)Slick late to score at Rang. No cheques here but respect with usual safe manners
2Taumutu Lad216339Taumutu Lad2FtSarah O'ReillyBattled closer without threatening last week but earlier form strong; has claims
3Commander Ben542699Commander Ben3FtHayden Douglas(J)Whacked away last week at HQ. This is an easier assignment so don't discount.
4Dawn To Dark98946XDawn To Dark4FtDarnika Williams(J)Off the scene since Jan when just fair here. Has won fresh and can't be ignored.
5Princess Lisa116721Princess Lisa5FtNikita Burton(J)Too sharp winning at Inv, 26 Apr. Looks hard to contain again in course debut.
6Flyaway000618Flyaway6FtWilson House(J)Sharp Mot win and did ok up in grade off wide alley at Rang. Combos include here
7Henry Winkler680002Henry Winkler7FtSamantha OttleyRediscovered form mid-week with strong 2nd. Must keep safe on that effort.
8Scarlett's Legacy99857XScarlett's Legacy8FtGavin SmithFair to middling in Meth mile attempt, 8 Feb. Requires favours off widest alley.
Best Bets: Princess Lisa (5),   Taumutu Lad (2),   Commander Ben (3),   Dawn To Dark (4)
Best Mile Rates: Commander Ben (2-04.7),   Henry Winkler (2-06.1),   Flyaway (2-06.7)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

NEWLANDS BATTERY SHOP MOBILE TROT

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, 1700m

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.

Participants for Race 9: NEWLANDS BATTERY SHOP MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Royal Grace900X00Royal Grace1FtJonny CoxContained in both outings this time in and despite the ace draw needs much more
2Ridge273X42Ridge2FtSarah O'ReillyBold attempt 2nd-up last week and looks a major prosect from a close marble.
3Kowhai Sunburst676275Kowhai Sunburst3Ft  
4Brianna2589X6Brianna4FtDavid McCormickHas fashioned a nice record here but got things wrong fresh, Wed. Take on trust.
5Senior Constable Liz038912Senior Constable Liz5FtRobbie HolmesReturns to the SI after 2 strong PN outings. Unplaced here but can't be ignored.
6Sheila Laxon737135Sheila Laxon6FtBlair OrangeIn good form in the South and has tasted success on this track. Combos include.
7Buffy Northstains501777Buffy Northstains7FtMia Holbrough(J)Just battling since record her 21st win 4 weeks ago. Requiring favours from wide
8Harriet's Moment002023Harriet's Moment8FtRicky MayHas had her chances in Winton runs but should have the measure of most here.
9Four Wise Women4X9024Four Wise Women9FtTim WilliamsRecovered well to land 4th last week and with full manners should be taking this
Best Bets: Four Wise Women (9),   Ridge (2),   Harriet's Moment (8),   Sheila Laxon (6)
Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-00.7),   Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5),   Royal Grace (2-04.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Four Wise Women (9): HH-On, Royal Grace (1): BL-Off, CC-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

SCENIC HOTEL GROUP CANTY PLAINS CHALLENGE HEAT (10) MOB PACE

$10,000, 5YO & OLDER R35 MOBILE, 1700m

For R35 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.

Participants for Race 10: SCENIC HOTEL GROUP CANTY PLAINS CHALLENGE HEAT (10) MOB PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Fear Gogh0980X0Fear Gogh1FtSam ThornleyLooked in need of her 15 Apr outing at Add. Can use draw and rough place hope.
2Verducci679X04Verducci2FtJessica Young-GrantWell beaten 1st-up at HQ but useful from pegs mid-week. First 4s if starting.
3Carrera Kahu500869Carrera Kahu3FtSheree TomlinsonCouldn't stick 4 days ago at Add. Will require improvement despite handy marble.
4Courage Reactor530696Courage Reactor4FtWilson House(J)Close 6th last week after burning early. Dangerous from a sit and loves the trip
5Lord Mudrick000800Lord Mudrick5FtChris ButtOnce again failed to stick in 8 Apr attempt. Sure to go forward but not required
6Reggie GolightlyX009X0Reggie Golightly6FtRobbie HolmesContained in rear after missing away in fresh state, 25 Mar. Looking to others.
7Hes Santas Excuse867652Hes Santas Excuse7FtRobbie CloseFought hard when headed, Wed. Sure to press forward and has place claims again.
8The Highlander747370The Highlander8Ft  
9Lorton Vale540756Lorton Vale9FtRicky May5th in a blanket finish at Rang after trailing. Fair mid-week and horror marble.
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10Santanna Mach075308Santanna Mach10FtSeth Hill(J)Driven positively at Rang before being reeled in. Rough place hope from markers
11Interrorgator830364Interrorgator11FtTim WilliamsPut in another good shift last week and can spice up combos with a run through.
12Buddy Reign790727Buddy Reign12FtKyle CameronCouldn't wrestle the lead a week ago before being outfinished. First 4 fringes.
13Betterwithbling076443Betterwithbling13FtThomas Borcoskie(J)Bold late secured him a placing last week and in current form can feature again.
14Enya Franco364430Enya Franco14Ft  
15Anytime At All435332Anytime At All15FtBlair OrangeContinues to race strongly & with a tow into this, can grab a deserved win here.
Best Bets: Anytime At All (15),   Courage Reactor (4),   Betterwithbling (13),   Hes Santas Excuse (7)
Best Mile Rates: Courage Reactor (1-55.6),   Interrorgator (1-56.7),   Lorton Vale (1-56.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (13): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston, The Highlander to Brent & Tim White at Ashburton Raceway, Buddy Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside
Runner Index
 
Adelphi Storm -  Race 3
Always Bee Gee -  Race 5
Always B Hayley -  Race 5
Amistozo -  Race 4
Antisocial -  Race 3
Anytime At All -  Race 10
A Reason To Fight -  Race 4
Aveross Majesty -  Race 6
Barrytown -  Race 6
Betterwithbling -  Race 10
Bettor Than Lizzy -  Race 7
Boy Racer -  Race 3
Brianna -  Race 9
Brightman -  Race 2
Buddy Reign -  Race 10
Buffy Northstains -  Race 9
Bullet -  Race 2
Calmbeforethestorm -  Race 4
Carrera Bandido -  Race 7
Carrera Kahu -  Race 10
Commander Ben -  Race 8
Country Gold -  Race 8
Courage Reactor -  Race 10
Dawn To Dark -  Race 8
Delightful Dreams -  Race 7
Doctor Tim -  Race 5
Dream Boyz -  Race 1
Easy Art -  Race 3
Ebony Eyes -  Race 3
Enya Franco -  Race 10
Eyes Of An Angel -  Race 7
Fear Gogh -  Race 10
Flyaway -  Race 8
Flying Ace -  Race 1
Flying For Me -  Race 7
Four Wise Women -  Race 9
Giorgio Denario -  Race 1
Goorambat Art -  Race 5
Happy Harriet -  Race 1
Harriet's Moment -  Race 9
Help Me -  Race 4
Henry Winkler -  Race 8
He's My Creation -  Race 6
Hes Santas Excuse -  Race 10
Heza Cool Dude -  Race 4
Hughes Two Me -  Race 7
Interrorgator -  Race 10
Just Charlie -  Race 2
Just Easy -  Race 4
Kayleebelle -  Race 2
Kotare Rimu -  Race 1
Kowhai Sunburst -  Race 9
Lord Mudrick -  Race 10
Lorton Vale -  Race 10
Lous Pinup Girl -  Race 7
Mamas Crunch -  Race 1
Miss Maddie Maxie -  Race 2
Miss Woodville -  Race 3
My Skatjie -  Race 5
Normie Stead -  Race 5
Not Over -  Race 5
Ocean Of Tears -  Race 7
Oliver -  Race 6
One Of These Nights -  Race 3
Our Periwinkle -  Race 2
Pat Benatar -  Race 4
Phantom Spur -  Race 2
Poseidon -  Race 3
Princess Lisa -  Race 8
Propellor -  Race 2
Quicker The Bettor -  Race 5
Reggie Golightly -  Race 10
Ridge -  Race 9
Rovert Decision -  Race 7
Royalglow -  Race 4
Royal Grace -  Race 9
Sans Repos -  Race 5
Santanna Mach -  Race 10
Scarlett's Legacy -  Race 8
Senior Constable Liz -  Race 9
Shades Of Robyn -  Race 1
Shadow Creek -  Race 5
Sheila Laxon -  Race 9
Shezabettorgirl -  Race 7
Star On The Rocks -  Race 7
Super Fund -  Race 5
Switch On -  Race 6
Taika -  Race 3
Tamsin Trouble -  Race 2
Taumutu Lad -  Race 8
The Highlander -  Race 10
The Merc -  Race 6
There He Goes -  Race 1
Time For Victory -  Race 2
Ultimate Dreamer -  Race 3
Valyrian -  Race 6
Verducci -  Race 10
What's The Whisper -  Race 4
Whatz The Luck -  Race 4
Wot Up Tyron -  Race 4