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Meeting: KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND RACE MEETING (KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND RACE MEETING)
Last updated 29/05/2026 at 19:44 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE

$16,108, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 1980m

For R35 to R37 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Impressive Shard00509XImpressive Shard1FtJonny CoxProduced some big runs at time but struggled last campaign. Likely to need this.
2Wishing For U105675Wishing For U2FtJohn DunnMarked improvement between Rangiora & Timaru. Good draw to use. Each way.
3Hes Santas Excuse765209Hes Santas Excuse3FtSam ThornleyDid it tough throughout here 15 May. Been a year since he won. Top3/4 fringes.
4B B Crunch104608B B Crunch4FtBlair OrangeHad every chance here two weeks ago. Racing below her best, but stick with her.
5Major Performer074577Major Performer5FtRobbie CloseHonest 7th here 15 May but gets into a much easier grade today. Has claims.
6Eyes Of An Angel018820Eyes Of An Angel6Ft  
7Heaven Forbid541P00Heaven Forbid7FtRoss CameronBetter here 15 May after struggling at Rangiora. Work to do from wide alley.
8Royal Belle581690Royal Belle8FtKerry HadfieldStill figuring things out since she left maidens. Kinder grade but First4s best.
9Route Sixty Six335323Route Sixty Six9FtWilson House(J)Gritty efforts through the autumn without much luck. Danger despite the draw.
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10Larissa Beaudiene46X635Larissa Beaudiene10FtRicky MayQuiet 6th at trials since chasing Forever Miki here 24 May. Chance with gaps.
Best Bets: Larissa Beaudiene (10),   Route Sixty Six (9),   B B Crunch (4),   Wishing For U (2)
Best Mile Rates: Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5),   Heaven Forbid (1-59.5),   Major Performer (1-59.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Impressive Shard (1): CC-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

COLIN STEELE MEMORIAL TROT

$17,893, WITH COND., 2000m

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

Participants for Race 2: COLIN STEELE MEMORIAL TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Major Cyclone0X88X7Major Cyclone1FtBob ButtNothing wrong with his fresh 7th at Rangiora. Showed talents as a 3YO. Threat.
2Chocta2124XChocta2FtRobbie CloseResumes after useful 2YO campaign. Stand start a query, but danger with manners.
3MonsignorX06900Monsignor3FtSam ThornleyBattling 5th at the trials since not threatening over autumn. Happy to watch.
4Chocolate Angus206510Chocolate Angus4FtMurray AlfeldNoticed the rise in grade at Motukarara. Distant 4th at trials since. First4s.
5Help Me61353DHelp Me5FtRicky MayManners let him down after bold 4th at Timaru. No questioning his motor. EW.
6Amistozo12XAmistozo6FtJohn MorrisonExcellent in brief summer campaign & sharp 14 Apr trial win. A key contender.
7Calmbeforethestorm172343Calmbeforethestorm7FtGerard O'ReillyChased hard in R38-40 company & wide start point might suit. Not out of this.
8Just Easy054748Just Easy8FtJames GeddesMidfield efforts her lot through the autumn. Lean course returns too. Odds.
9Katelin22X531Katelin9FtSamantha OttleyBeat some race winners when winning her maiden at Rangiora. Worth a look.
10Majestic Flyer091Majestic Flyer10FtSheree TomlinsonJumps out of maidens after ideal trip at Timaru. Add to combos for this.
11Lipstick64307XLipstick11FtPeter DavisTwo trials since last racing in September 2025. Has won fresh but harder here.
12Champers Pat23108Champers Pat12FtKyle CameronFair efforts since winning her maiden 3 stars back. Looking for extra here.
13Dornish Hill32X1Dornish Hill13FtBlair OrangeShrugged off wide draw for great 15 May win. First stand start, but keep onside.
14Lavra Segil562600Lavra SegilU1Ft  
15Time For VictoryX33613Time For VictoryU2FtOlivia ThornleyBold 3rd behind Katelin at Rangiora. Looks like a progressive type. Top 3/4.
16Terry Webster0X7010Terry WebsterU3FtMia Holbrough(J)Didn't fire a shot here last month. Switches to Negus barn. Seeking shortcuts.
Best Bets: Major Cyclone (1),   Dornish Hill (13),   Amistozo (6),   Chocta (2)
Best Mile Rates: Major Cyclone (2-04.1),   Monsignor (2-07.1),   Lipstick (2-07.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Amistozo - 1st of 11, Ashburton, 14/04/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-12.2, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 3/4len, 1 len, 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Amistozo (6): BL-Off, Major Cyclone (1): BL-On, Terry Webster (16): FD-Off, RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE

$13,950, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 3: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1JimandalJimandal1FtJames GeddesSix public runs over 15 months ahead of debut. Nice 2nd 20 May trials. Place.
2Harry's Gold07472PHarry's Gold2FtRoss CameronWon 20 May trial but still not perfect from stand. Win or bust type in this.
3Social Experiment496500Social Experiment3FtBlair OrangeNot at her sharpest in last two, but has shown zip. Stand start debut. Upset.
4Sadie88772XSadie4FtJohn MorrisonNot sighted since going close at Ashburton in late Jan. Can nab a placing.
5Tee Ball4X2022Tee Ball5FtRobbie CloseAnother brave effort when 2nd at Timaru. Should be going close to a win.
6Neverlooktwice9Neverlooktwice6FtSarah O'ReillyWent round for practice after mistake on debut. Still on a learning curve.
7Poseidon264X56Poseidon7FtJohn DunnMixed bag in two runs back this campaign. Has placed from a stand. Top 3/4.
8Bella Ciao563234Bella Ciao8FtRicky MayNot doing too much wrong. Draw no big issue in small field. A key player.
Best Bets: Tee Ball (5),   Bella Ciao (8),   Harry's Gold (2),   Sadie (4)
Star Trialist: Jimandal - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.9, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.3, Margins: head, 1 1/2len, 1 len.
Gear Changes: Bella Ciao (8): BL-Off, Harry's Gold (2): RD-On, Neverlooktwice (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Poseidon (7): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Social Experiment (3): RD-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Poseidon to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

EXPERIENCE THE THRILL AT ADDINGTON HANDICAP TROT

$18,630, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R35 to R45 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.

Participants for Race 4: EXPERIENCE THE THRILL AT ADDINGTON HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Maroubra065136Maroubra1FtKerryn TomlinsonPlenty to like about both runs since Motukarara win. Chance to go close here.
2The River Boy69X780The River Boy2FtBob ButtContrasting May runs at Rangiora. All comes down to the start. Will have fans.
3Ruthless Emma707673Ruthless Emma3FtAnj MugfordSeems to like it here and found the line well 13 May. A trifectas enhancer.
4Diamond Harbour544293Diamond Harbour4FtCraig ThornleyPutting in honest shifts through the autumn. Yet to place here though. First4s.
5Manakau BlazeX00X29Manakau Blaze5FtBarry FordGave a sight fresh in late April but didn't fire up last start. Requires luck.
6Sheila Laxon713538Sheila Laxon6FtSarah O'ReillyDisappointed after getting handy at Timaru. OK starts here. Give another chance.
7Didn't Di132524Didn't Di110Tayla Duley(J)Showing a clean set of hooves recently & drops back in grade. A major threat.
8Oliver684291Oliver210Sheree TomlinsonBuilt on some steady form to win at Timaru. Has won here. Trifectas preferred.
9Son E900505Son E310Sam ThornleyMore to give when held up at Timaru. Still finding his feet in 2 starts here.
10Miles Away450472Miles Away410Samantha OttleyFound the line with purpose at Timaru. Yet to show his best at HQ. First4s.
11Kairaki Spur051609Kairaki Spur510Jonny CoxWas doing well until late error on Sunday. Needs to trot the trip. Place hope.
12Holly Highlander154446Holly Highlander610Ricky MayBrings up the century of starts tonight. Racing in solid form too. Can surprise.
13The Royal Gamble386122The Royal Gamble710Blair OrangeGrabbed by an up-and-comer last week & should relish drop in grade. Each way.
14Look To Da Stars1185X7Look To Da Stars810John DunnDisappointed after finding the lead last week. Very good on his day. Go again.
15Wot Up TyronP53100Wot Up Tyron910  
Best Bets: Didn't Di (7),   The Royal Gamble (13),   Maroubra (1),   Look To Da Stars (14)
Best Mile Rates: Miles Away (2-03.6),   The River Boy (2-05.0),   The Royal Gamble (2-05.0)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Kairaki Spur (11): HH-On, Manakau Blaze (5): P-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

WOODLANDS STUD - THE GENETICS OF GREATNESS MOBILE PACE

$13,688, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 5: WOODLANDS STUD - THE GENETICS OF GREATNESS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Nansana06Nansana1FtKimberly ButtTrial winner in tidy time 20 May after brief spell. Place claims from the ace.
2Franco Not Out763Franco Not Out2FtJohn MorrisonSteadily improving with each outing & draws handily here. Can offer cheek.
3Let It Rip0X8Let It Rip3FtRicky MayOK here in early May when resuming. Decent upgrade in draw. Top 3/4 claims.
4Ultimate Dreamer005234Ultimate Dreamer4FtAnthony ButtSolid effort in front 13 May & has shown adaptability too. Each way claims.
5Bonjour Miki627Bonjour Miki5FtCraig ThornleyNo luck at Timaru & showed his ability with Rangiora 2nd. Adds to the puzzle.
6Crunched44X22Crunched6FtBlair OrangeGood pair of 2nds behind Cherish Me in May. Big chance to go one better.
7Harry's Girl053433Harry's Girl7FtSam ThornleyBack to her usual consistent form from mid-April onwards. Same Race Multis.
Best Bets: Crunched (6),   Bonjour Miki (5),   Harry's Girl (7),   Ultimate Dreamer (4)
Star Trialist: Nansana - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.2, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1 3/4len, 2 3/4len, 1/2len.
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.

Participants for Race 6: SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Auntie Deb465303Auntie Deb1FtBlair OrangeGood enough after working at Timaru. Should get nice run in transit. Place.
2Treasure Cove792X20Treasure Cove2FtTim WilliamsJekyll & Hyde in two starts back. Clearly capable of winning, but needs to step.
3Miki's Courage570262Miki's Courage110Ricky MayHandy 2nd in better field at Timaru. Can handle stand starts. Keep safe.
4Carrera Hombre343X2XCarrera Hombre210Bob ButtTidy in 2 trials for new trainer since heading south. Sure to have admirers.
5Joyride(AUS)06X305Joyride(AUS)310Carter Dalgety(J)Not at her sharpest in last two outings. Best takes her close - can she produce?
6Major Happy12381XMajor Happy410John DunnFirst public outing since Timaru. Tends to need a run or two though. First4s.
7My Skatjie087221My Skatjie510Sarah O'ReillyIn career-best form & gets bonus run in same ratings band. Trifectas must.
8Foliejon Star027512Foliejon Star610Sheree TomlinsonSeems to have found a good groove. Went close in R41-55 grade at Timaru. EW.
9Country Gold082179Country Gold710Riley Harrison(J)Crept past a few late here last week. Less than ideal set-up for him here. Odds.
Best Bets: Carrera Hombre (4),   Treasure Cove (2),   Joyride(AUS) (5),   Miki's Courage (3)
Best Mile Rates: Country Gold (2-01.9),   Miki's Courage (2-03.0),   Major Happy (2-03.0)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Carrera Hombre - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.8, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 3/4len, 2 1/2len, 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Carrera Hombre (4): RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE

$19,000, 4YO & OLDER R47 TO R65, 1980m

For R47 to R65 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 7: McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Justa Rippa1X1174Justa Rippa1FtBen HopeGetting to grips with this grade in last two starts. Draw provides help. Combos.
2Bettor Go Vinnie714158Bettor Go Vinnie2FtJohn DunnNot much went his way here last week. Should get some cover. Rough claims.
3Black Mach56797XBlack Mach3FtSam ThornleyFaded to 8th in sole public outing since last August. Better for tonight's run.
4Moonlite Blood841845Moonlite Blood4FtRobbie CloseDoing his best work late here last week & gets into this field nicely. Threat.
5Next Level748440Next Level5FtKimberly ButtHad excuses at Timaru. Gaps have been at a premium recently. Top 3/4 option.
6Christies Art621X50Christies Art6FtTim WilliamsPut a line through last week's run. Still finding her mojo this time in. Place.
7Rock Or Bust00012XRock Or Bust7Ft  
8Miki Bennett89309XMiki Bennett8FtAnthony ButtComes in fresh after taking on Country Cups races. Capable of resuming in style.
Best Bets: Miki Bennett (8),   Moonlite Blood (4),   Christies Art (6)
Best Mile Rates: Bettor Go Vinnie (1-56.2),   Moonlite Blood (1-56.6),   Next Level (1-56.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Black Mach (3): CC-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE

$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m

For R40 to R46 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 8: CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Verducci9X0461Verducci1FtJessica Young-GrantRattled home for his Rangiora success. Up in grade, so place claims are best.
2Taumutu Lad339452Taumutu Lad2FtSarah O'ReillyFinding the line with merit through May & draw is right on his side. Has claims.
3Mostert612212Mostert3FtCarter Dalgety(J)Hauled in late last week, but racing in brilliant fashion. Drawn to go close.
4Henry Winkler022387Henry Winkler4FtSamantha OttleyFair in a busy weekend of racing last weekend. 3rd here 15 May was good. Odds.
5Commander Joe269405Commander Joe5FtHayden Douglas(J)Middling efforts recently although he lacked luck 15 May. Want right odds.
6Bettor Than LizzyX86519Bettor Than Lizzy6FtJonny CoxComfortably held here 15 May but in much stronger grade. Each way contender.
7The Bettor Major6X4139The Bettor Major7FtSheree TomlinsonTried hard here last time & racing pretty handily this time in. Same Race Multis
8Beachbreak142X40Beachbreak8FtTim WilliamsWill welcome mobile after botching start 08 May. Capable of bouncing back.
9Kowhai Nugget211006Kowhai Nugget9FtBen HopeGood recovery for 6th at Timaru off 10m. Work to do from draw though. First4s.
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10Biggles4X7625Biggles10FtRicky MayForm is continuing to sharpen after four starts back. Look for him late. Place.
Best Bets: Mostert (3),   Beachbreak (8),   Bettor Than Lizzy (6),   Taumutu Lad (2)
Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1),   Mostert (1-57.6),   Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Bettor Than Lizzy (6): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R40, 1980m

For R38 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.

Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Star On The Rocks078356Star On The Rocks1FtSam ThornleyDid plenty of work here 15 May. May try and hold the lead from #1. Combos.
2Style Council342524Style Council2FtKyle CameronAs good as always last Friday. Should settle handy and fight for Top 3 or 4.
3Stubing020178Stubing3FtRicky MayLacked space here 15 May & gets a big lift in the draws. May be over the odds.
4Heaven534319Heaven4FtBlair OrangeUnlucky here last week, but ran on well late. Does well here. In the mix.
5Remission007896Remission5FtMia Holbrough(J)Bit more like her best with last week's 6th. Yet to win at 1980m though. First4s
6Always B Hayley447619Always B Hayley6Ft  
7Hugo572163Hugo7FtWilson House(J)Prefers the sprint trip and did a solid job last Friday. Not out of this either.
8Always Bee Gee353153Always Bee Gee8FtGerard O'ReillyHonest 3rd in Canty Plains Final. Draws a little wider, but can fill a placing.
9Lilac Luxury875247Lilac Luxury9FtRobbie CloseMade up ground here last week from same draw. May have to repeat tactics.
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10St Paddy1X7St Paddy10FtCarter Dalgety(J)Couldn't go on after leading 03 May. Draw the main query, but can win.
11Major Henry54076XMajor Henry11FtJohn DunnOne quiet trial for new trainer since last racing in March 2025. May need this.
12Lous Pinup Girl919334Lous Pinup Girl12FtTim WilliamsNear enough recently from a variety of runs. Looking for last shot at them here.
13Helius14X5Helius13FtBob ButtSteady 4th in sole trial for the Butt stable. Awkward draw but watch market.
Best Bets: St Paddy (10),   Lous Pinup Girl (12),   Helius (13),   Hugo (7)
Best Mile Rates: St Paddy (1-54.6),   Star On The Rocks (1-57.1),   Helius (1-58.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Major Henry (11): BL-On    Legend
Runner Index
 
Always Bee Gee -  Race 9
Always B Hayley -  Race 9
Amistozo -  Race 2
Auntie Deb -  Race 6
B B Crunch -  Race 1
Beachbreak -  Race 8
Bella Ciao -  Race 3
Bettor Go Vinnie -  Race 7
Bettor Than Lizzy -  Race 8
Biggles -  Race 8
Black Mach -  Race 7
Bonjour Miki -  Race 5
Calmbeforethestorm -  Race 2
Carrera Hombre -  Race 6
Champers Pat -  Race 2
Chocolate Angus -  Race 2
Chocta -  Race 2
Christies Art -  Race 7
Commander Joe -  Race 8
Country Gold -  Race 6
Crunched -  Race 5
Diamond Harbour -  Race 4
Didn't Di -  Race 4
Dornish Hill -  Race 2
Eyes Of An Angel -  Race 1
Foliejon Star -  Race 6
Franco Not Out -  Race 5
Harry's Girl -  Race 5
Harry's Gold -  Race 3
Heaven -  Race 9
Heaven Forbid -  Race 1
Helius -  Race 9
Help Me -  Race 2
Henry Winkler -  Race 8
Hes Santas Excuse -  Race 1
Holly Highlander -  Race 4
Hugo -  Race 9
Impressive Shard -  Race 1
Jimandal -  Race 3
Joyride(AUS) -  Race 6
Justa Rippa -  Race 7
Just Easy -  Race 2
Kairaki Spur -  Race 4
Katelin -  Race 2
Kowhai Nugget -  Race 8
Larissa Beaudiene -  Race 1
Lavra Segil -  Race 2
Let It Rip -  Race 5
Lilac Luxury -  Race 9
Lipstick -  Race 2
Look To Da Stars -  Race 4
Lous Pinup Girl -  Race 9
Majestic Flyer -  Race 2
Major Cyclone -  Race 2
Major Happy -  Race 6
Major Henry -  Race 9
Major Performer -  Race 1
Manakau Blaze -  Race 4
Maroubra -  Race 4
Miki Bennett -  Race 7
Miki's Courage -  Race 6
Miles Away -  Race 4
Monsignor -  Race 2
Moonlite Blood -  Race 7
Mostert -  Race 8
My Skatjie -  Race 6
Nansana -  Race 5
Neverlooktwice -  Race 3
Next Level -  Race 7
Oliver -  Race 4
Poseidon -  Race 3
Remission -  Race 9
Rock Or Bust -  Race 7
Route Sixty Six -  Race 1
Royal Belle -  Race 1
Ruthless Emma -  Race 4
Sadie -  Race 3
Sheila Laxon -  Race 4
Social Experiment -  Race 3
Son E -  Race 4
Star On The Rocks -  Race 9
St Paddy -  Race 9
Stubing -  Race 9
Style Council -  Race 9
Taumutu Lad -  Race 8
Tee Ball -  Race 3
Terry Webster -  Race 2
The Bettor Major -  Race 8
The River Boy -  Race 4
The Royal Gamble -  Race 4
Time For Victory -  Race 2
Treasure Cove -  Race 6
Ultimate Dreamer -  Race 5
Verducci -  Race 8
Wishing For U -  Race 1
Wot Up Tyron -  Race 4