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Meeting: CHRISTMAS at ADDINGTON RACE MEETING (CHRISTMAS at ADDINGTON RACE MEETING)
Last updated 12/12/2025 at 11:54 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

CHECK OUT HARNESSLINK.COM MOBILE PACE

$18,500, R45 TO R52, 1980m

For R45 to R52 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: CHECK OUT HARNESSLINK.COM MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Kowhai Star464116Kowhai Star1FtBlair OrangeDidn't give up from wide draw last week. Up in grade but kind alley. First4s.
2Keeping It Kiwi3013X9Keeping It Kiwi2FtRobbie HolmesDidn't fire up in R38-45 company last week. Better for that run. Combos claims.
3Eun Sogno162671Eun Sogno3FtCarter Dalgety(J)Kept on grinding to get the gold here 28 Nov. Likes the 1980m. Goes close.
4Burnham Girl760410Burnham Girl4FtMark JonesDid it very tough after mid-race move at Orari. Good win here prior. Place.
5The Queens Gambit41X625The Queens Gambit5FtKimberly ButtDidn't round off after leading in Group 3 last time. Big Show Day 2nd. Can win.
6Brandi Snapp864511Brandi Snapp6FtJim CurtinIn career-best form & has gate speed. May use that again. Can crunch them here.
7Pioneer631089Pioneer7FtLeo O'Reilly2nd at both public runs since unlucky 9th here 24 Oct. Want right price though.
8Heaven's Mark160201Heaven's Mark8FtJohn MorrisonBack on track with comfy win in front 28 Nov. Not huge step up here. Danger.
9Evangalist296X49Evangalist9FtSarah O'ReillyDistant 4th in sole trial since she was well held here 03 Oct. Market your guide
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10Zarlini45X577Zarlini10FtBen HopeCaught the eye late here 28 Nov behind #6. Traffic the worry here. Roughie.
11Ocean Of Tears170X65Ocean Of Tears11FtSheree TomlinsonMuch more well behaved 27 Nov after late error when resuming. Combos hope.
Best Bets: Eun Sogno (3),   The Queens Gambit (5),   Heaven's Mark (8),   Brandi Snapp (6)
Best Mile Rates: Evangalist (1-56.4),   Eun Sogno (1-56.6),   Heaven's Mark (1-57.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Pioneer - 2nd of 6, Mt Hutt, 09/11/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.9, 800m: 60.1, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 1/2len, 2 1/2len.
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 2: PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Zhutee097853Zhutee1FtSheree TomlinsonRound safely here 28 Nov & was only a length away. Worth a look from the ace.
2Arden Solitaire00X08Arden Solitaire2FtAmber LethabyWon with gate speed in both trials since failing here 20 Nov. Likely improver.
3Majestic Monkey45332Majestic Monkey3FtRobbie CloseStrong 2nd at Orari & has more convictions than most here. A key contender.
4MaroubraX40035Maroubra4FtClint FordDoing things right in last two & showed grit at Rangiora. Adds to the puzzle.
5King Charles64D22King CharlesU1FtSeth Hill(J)Still figuring things out, but kept on fighting 28 Nov. Chance in small field.
6Bullet558X67BulletU2FtJohn VersteegComfortably held in both starts this time in. Looking to others in this.
Best Bets: Majestic Monkey (3),   Zhutee (1),   King Charles (5),   Maroubra (4)
Star Trialist: Arden Solitaire - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 01/12/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-12.5, 800m: 60.9, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 1 len, head, head.
Gear Changes: Bullet (6): BL-On, ACD-On, Zhutee (1): NW-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

BRAXTON FARRIERS PACE

$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2400m

For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 3: BRAXTON FARRIERS PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Flying Bird322124Flying Bird1FtMatthew WilliamsonRacing very consistently & slots into an even more suitable grade. Right in this
2Sans Repos139623Sans Repos2FtRicky AlfeldThereabouts since his August win. Yet to win at this distance but can place.
3Melton Magnate325415Melton Magnate3FtTim WilliamsGood chase at Methven after getting well back. Still seeking a win at HQ. Combos
4Lonnekers079X52Lonnekers4FtRoss CameronRattled home off 15m at Methven. Yet to fire here but can upset in same grade.
5Major Happy822312Major Happy5FtRiley Harrison(J)Powerful 2nd last time & will find this a little easier. Sure to be a contender.
6Stylish Lustre738672Stylish Lustre6FtJohn MorrisonJust missed at Orari. Mixed efforts prior in fairer grades though. Top 3/4 hope.
7Girlshavtime000X90Girlshavtime7FtRobbie HolmesStruggling to produce her best in two starts back. Seeking more improvement.
8Doctor Tim80X776Doctor Tim8FtWilson House(J)Backed up workout win with nice 6th at Orari on Saturday. May be over the odds.
Best Bets: Flying Bird (1),   Major Happy (5),   Doctor Tim (8),   Sans Repos (2)
Gear Changes: Sans Repos (2): NW-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

WOODLANDS FILLIES & MARES CHRISTMAS SPRINT (MOBILE TROT)

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R45 TO R60, 1980m

For R45 to R60 trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 4: WOODLANDS FILLIES & MARES CHRISTMAS SPRINT (MOBILE TROT)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Something Else053414Something Else1FtBob ButtHandy late at Timaru & will appreciate a run behind the mobile. Worth a look.
2Snooowgood4P2041Snooowgood2FtSarah O'ReillyBacked up 4th here 27 Nov with Oamaru success. Trifectas prospect tonight.
3Wanna Play A Game6P00X4Wanna Play A Game3FtMark JonesDoing her best work late at Orari. Tough run in sole mobile start. First4s spice
4Aspirational DreamX00521Aspirational Dream4FtJohn MorrisonNever troubled in her Ascot Park win. Step up in grade, but capable of placing.
5Holly Highlander235043Holly Highlander5FtOlivia ThornleyConsistent mare who scored a 3rd in last mobile start. Obvious combos bait.
6Very Majestic977303Very Majestic6FtTim WilliamsA placing specialist behind the mobile. Did well from #1 last week. Each way.
7Midnight Diamond211119Midnight Diamond7FtSam Thornley(J)Had excuses when failing as favourite on Show Day. Should be bouncing back.
8Freya030394Freya8FtBen HopeSpace at a premium late here last week. Loves the mobile. Look for her late.
9Dash Dosh112511Dash Dosh9FtBlair OrangeWore down an Aussie star for Oaks success. Deserves to be on top tonight.
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10Almighty634032Almighty10FtJonny CoxTidy efforts in two November runs. May work into this from 2nd row. Place must.
Best Bets: Dash Dosh (9),   Midnight Diamond (7),   Freya (8),   Very Majestic (6)
Best Mile Rates: Midnight Diamond (1-57.6),   Aspirational Dream (1-58.2),   Dash Dosh (1-59.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Almighty (10): P-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

EQUINE PRODUCTS NZ LIMITED MOBILE PACE

$19,000, R54 TO R65, 1980m

For R54 to R65 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 5: EQUINE PRODUCTS NZ LIMITED MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Song Sung Blue436553Song Sung Blue1FtMatthew WilliamsonTwo grass workouts since a 3rd to rising star 10 Oct. Can offer cheek from #1.
2Taketheplunge034102Taketheplunge2FtBlair OrangeDid his share of work in brave 2nd here last week. Kinder draw. Place claims.
3Tempo Warrior097007Tempo Warrior3FtMark JonesOK at Wingatui when getting space late. Doesn't win out of turn here. First4s.
4Commander Ben4907X9Commander Ben4FtOlivia ThornleyReturned a little too keenly when leading here last week. Juicy odds likely.
5Lester7PX042Lester5FtKimberly ButtDashed home when clear late here last week on mobile debut. Stick with him.
6Amass874390Amass6FtJohn MorrisonToo hard after early error 28 Nov. Track/distance stats not bad. Could surprise.
7Dance Till Dawn080794Dance Till Dawn7FtRiley Harrison(J)Hinted at a return to form with last week's 4th. Each way with similar effort.
8Cocktails And Caviar4136X6Cocktails And Caviar8FtTim WilliamsDidn't have all favours when resuming last week. Same draw but can get closer.
9Bazooka957503Bazooka9FtDevon Dolan(J)Very impressive down the outside last week. Likely to be running on again.
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10Dynasty117585Dynasty10FtBob ButtDrops back from quality mares' racing in the spring. Roving commission here.
Best Bets: Dynasty (10),   Cocktails And Caviar (8),   Lester (5),   Bazooka (9)
Best Mile Rates: Dynasty (1-55.7),   Bazooka (1-55.9),   Dance Till Dawn (1-56.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Commander Ben (4): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

TOWNSEND SEEDS INTERNATIONAL LTD MOBILE TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m

For 2-year-old trotters.

Participants for Race 6: TOWNSEND SEEDS INTERNATIONAL LTD MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1MumsdawitchMumsdawitch1FtMatthew WilliamsonSwooped nicely to win her final trial ahead of tonight's debut. Keep very safe.
2Kings Choice3X734Kings Choice2FtJohn MorrisonDid his share of work last time. Has more ringcraft than some here. Each way.
3Katelin42X532Katelin3FtColin DeFilippiUsed the passing lane to go close 28 Nov. Certainly improving. Has claims.
4Sensitive To A Smile43XSensitive To A Smile4FtMark JonesWon both her trials since brief but tidy autumn campaign. Market your guide.
5Classic Skye4Classic Skye5FtGavin Smith Broke after looping & leading on final bend 02 Dec trials. Needs best manners.
6KD Corona5KD Corona6FtBrad WilliamsonComfortably held on debut after doing minimal work. Looking for improvement.
7Delphyne5453DelphyneU1FtBlair OrangeStarting to find her feet & found the line well here 28 Nov. Not out of this.
Best Bets: Katelin (3),   Mumsdawitch (1),   Kings Choice (2),   Delphyne (7)
Star Trialist: Mumsdawitch - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 22/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.1, 800m: 61.2, Margins: 2 len.
Horse Movements: Classic Skye to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

LEIGH & GREG AYERS HANDICAP PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R55 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R45 to R55 pacers. Front: R45 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55.

Participants for Race 7: LEIGH & GREG AYERS HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Miki's Courage333063Miki's Courage1FtTim WilliamsFirst stand start since Sept. Good on-speed efforts recently. Keep onside.
2Peraki Seelster333X08Peraki Seelster2FtBob ButtOK when clear late here last week. Often places from a stand start. Combos spice
3Style Council653115Style Council3FtKyle CameronHauled in after trying to lead throughout at Methven. Add to trifecta tickets.
4Terrormylove4861X8Terrormylove4FtWilson House(J)Offered little at Wingatui in first run for six months. May well need this too.
5Zoom X110587Zoom X5FtMark JonesOK in four starts since career win #3. Win or bust stats here, but has claims.
6Quicker Than Quick213061Quicker Than Quick6FtBlair OrangeMoves up in grade after Orari win. Very competitive from stand starts. Consider.
7The Coalman037218The Coalman7FtSeth Hill(J)Solid performer, but not much went his way at Orari. Capable of bouncing back.
8Courtney Rose580381Courtney Rose8FtJohn MorrisonOn stand start debut after gritty Timaru win. May be better for the experience.
9Buckskin000923Buckskin9FtSarah O'ReillyBest on the grass, as demonstrated recently. Fair course stats here. First4s.
10Biggles443X94Biggles10FtRobbie HolmesStill building fitness judging by two recent grass starts. Likes it here. Upset.
11Next Level605585Next Level110Leo O'ReillyMidfield finish here last week. Down in grade but 10m adds to test. Combos.
12Misty Blue800822Misty BlueU110Sheree TomlinsonTremendous 2nd in Green Mile & backed that up at Orari. Look for her late again.
Best Bets: The Coalman (7),   Misty Blue (12),   Miki's Courage (1),   Zoom X (5)
Best Mile Rates: Style Council (2-01.1),   Biggles (2-02.2),   The Coalman (2-02.7)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

MEL LANGE'S FAREWELL (JUNIOR DRIVERS) TROT

$17,500, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R55 JUN.DRV, 2000m

For R45 to R55 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Participants for Race 8: MEL LANGE'S FAREWELL (JUNIOR DRIVERS) TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Premium PlayerX04842Premium Player1FtAlana Cameron(J)2nd to I Dream Of Jeannie at Orari & that looks very good here. Right in this.
2Sunny Louis000439Sunny Louis2FtSam Thornley(J)Manners went west at Orari but 28 Nov 3rd a better guide. Worth considering.
3Master Class743422Master Class3FtCarter Dalgety(J)Doing everything right other than winning recently. Should step & be prominent.
4MM Sunshine61687XMM Sunshine4FtThomas Borcoskie(J)Not seen since June and hasn't placed in two starts when resuming. Want odds.
5Crown The MomentX82064Crown The Moment5FtGemma Thornley(J)Fought well behind Donna's Boy 28 Nov & that's been franked. Combos claims.
6Brett's Mate851966Brett's Mate6FtHenry Sail(J)Tends to put in good shifts & really enjoys a 2000m stand start. Place must.
7Nazareth06582PNazareth7FtHayden Douglas(J)Forgettable trip to Orari. Motukarara 2nd a return to his 3YO campaign. Roughie.
8Ready Set Jet215402Ready Set Jet8FtSeth Hill(J)Back on track with bold 2nd here 28 Nov. Safer more often than not early. EW.
9One Over Da Line222392One Over Da Line9FtRiley Harrison(J)Much more good than bad in his formline. Seeking a stand start win. Keep safe.
10Vertigo645035Vertigo10FtWilson House(J)Couldn't find another gear at Orari. Fair here during Cup Week. First4s best.
11Rachmaninov461363RachmaninovU1FtDevon Dolan(J)Another good outing when traipsing to Orari. Racing as well as ever. Top 3/4.
Best Bets: Premium Player (1),   Master Class (3),   One Over Da Line (9),   Ready Set Jet (8)
Best Mile Rates: Brett's Mate (2-03.0),   Vertigo (2-09.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Nazareth (7): RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

EAST WEST FENCING SUMMER CUP FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr3)

$40,000, FFA, 1980m

 

For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 9: EAST WEST FENCING SUMMER CUP FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Hadron Collider512526Hadron Collider1FtOlivia ThornleyWorked hard & tired in the Christian Cullen. Draw provides options. Combos.
2Harrison John19X45PHarrison John2FtJohn MorrisonBig gear problem here 21 Nov. Not bad on Show Day. First4s enhancer.
3Franco Sinatra016100Franco Sinatra3FtJonny CoxDidn't fire up in Green Mile but had a tough draw. 5 track/distance wins. Place.
4We Walk By Faith216853We Walk By Faith4FtBlair OrangeHandy after mid-race move in the Christian Cullen. Drawn inside key threats. EW.
5Mo'unga703050Mo'unga5Ft  
6Chase A Dream79X984Chase A Dream6FtBob ButtFirst start for new trainers. Easy trial win 02 Dec. Will have some admirers.
7Alta Meteor133294Alta Meteor7FtTim WilliamsNo luck in NZ Cup & displayed his usual zip in the Free-For-All. Keep onside.
8Republican Party511162Republican Party8FtCarter Dalgety(J)Chased hard behind a champ on Show Day. Will likely press forward. On top.
Best Bets: Republican Party (8),   We Walk By Faith (4),   Alta Meteor (7),   Chase A Dream (6)
Best Mile Rates: Chase A Dream (1-51.4),   We Walk By Faith (1-51.6),   Harrison John (1-52.8)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Chase A Dream - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 02/12/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.4, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 4 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Chase A Dream (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Franco Sinatra (3): FLP-On, We Walk By Faith (4): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Better ManBetter Man1FtRobbie Holmes7 public runs before tonight's debut. Short sprint 02 Dec trials. Combos from #1
2Son Of Doc560X24Son Of Doc2FtBlair OrangeUnderstandably tired at Orari but Motukarara 2nd looked sharp. Stick with him.
3Royal Belle653332Royal Belle3FtKerry HadfieldKeeps creeping closer towards a maiden win. Plenty of ringcraft. Place must.
4Miki Brown545Miki Brown4FtKimberly ButtFlattered to deceive in 3 starts but stepped safely at least 07 Nov. Each way.
5Vesta6725X2Vesta5FtTim WilliamsLooked sharp when resuming at Orari. Has placed from a stand. Worth a look.
6Blastfromthepast37X333Blastfromthepast6FtJessica Young-GrantSeems to have come back stronger after winter campaign. Add to combos.
7Down A HundyDown A HundyU1FtGemma Thornley(J)Joined in for fun to easily win 02 Dec trials. May sit back & pounce tonight.
Best Bets: Son Of Doc (2),   Down A Hundy (7),   Miki Brown (4),   Vesta (5)
Star Trialist: Better Man - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/11/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.3, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1/2 head, 3/4len, 4 len.
Gear Changes: Miki Brown (4): P-Off, Royal Belle (3): SL-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
Almighty -  Race 4
Alta Meteor -  Race 9
Amass -  Race 5
Arden Solitaire -  Race 2
Aspirational Dream -  Race 4
Bazooka -  Race 5
Better Man -  Race 10
Biggles -  Race 7
Blastfromthepast -  Race 10
Brandi Snapp -  Race 1
Brett's Mate -  Race 8
Buckskin -  Race 7
Bullet -  Race 2
Burnham Girl -  Race 1
Chase A Dream -  Race 9
Classic Skye -  Race 6
Cocktails And Caviar -  Race 5
Commander Ben -  Race 5
Courtney Rose -  Race 7
Crown The Moment -  Race 8
Dance Till Dawn -  Race 5
Dash Dosh -  Race 4
Delphyne -  Race 6
Doctor Tim -  Race 3
Down A Hundy -  Race 10
Dynasty -  Race 5
Eun Sogno -  Race 1
Evangalist -  Race 1
Flying Bird -  Race 3
Franco Sinatra -  Race 9
Freya -  Race 4
Girlshavtime -  Race 3
Hadron Collider -  Race 9
Harrison John -  Race 9
Heaven's Mark -  Race 1
Holly Highlander -  Race 4
Katelin -  Race 6
KD Corona -  Race 6
Keeping It Kiwi -  Race 1
King Charles -  Race 2
Kings Choice -  Race 6
Kowhai Star -  Race 1
Lester -  Race 5
Lonnekers -  Race 3
Majestic Monkey -  Race 2
Major Happy -  Race 3
Maroubra -  Race 2
Master Class -  Race 8
Melton Magnate -  Race 3
Midnight Diamond -  Race 4
Miki Brown -  Race 10
Miki's Courage -  Race 7
Misty Blue -  Race 7
MM Sunshine -  Race 8
Mo'unga -  Race 9
Mumsdawitch -  Race 6
Nazareth -  Race 8
Next Level -  Race 7
Ocean Of Tears -  Race 1
One Over Da Line -  Race 8
Peraki Seelster -  Race 7
Pioneer -  Race 1
Premium Player -  Race 8
Quicker Than Quick -  Race 7
Rachmaninov -  Race 8
Ready Set Jet -  Race 8
Republican Party -  Race 9
Royal Belle -  Race 10
Sans Repos -  Race 3
Sensitive To A Smile -  Race 6
Snooowgood -  Race 4
Something Else -  Race 4
Song Sung Blue -  Race 5
Son Of Doc -  Race 10
Style Council -  Race 7
Stylish Lustre -  Race 3
Sunny Louis -  Race 8
Taketheplunge -  Race 5
Tempo Warrior -  Race 5
Terrormylove -  Race 7
The Coalman -  Race 7
The Queens Gambit -  Race 1
Vertigo -  Race 8
Very Majestic -  Race 4
Vesta -  Race 10
Wanna Play A Game -  Race 4
We Walk By Faith -  Race 9
Zarlini -  Race 1
Zhutee -  Race 2
Zoom X -  Race 7