Addington Race 8

ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY FOR NZB 2026 YEARLING SALES MOBILE TROT

Stake: $16,500

ATLANTIC CITY (5) was successful at her most recent outing by 6 metres in a break through win this campaign at this track over 2600m. Recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. CORMORAN STRIKE (7) ran fourth last start at this track over 2600m, beaten 12 metres. Expect him to be prominent. BRETT'S MATE (4) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at this track over 2600m. Hard to find fault. DREAMS PAT (8) is better than his first-up tenth over 1980m at this track two weeks ago would suggest. Can place.

Distance: 1980m
Class: 3YO+ R48 to
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Brittany Graham Selects: 5. Atlantic City, 4. Brett's Mate, 7. Cormoran Strike, 6. It's So Easy, 1. El Conqueror

Matt Cross Selects: 5. Atlantic City, 7. Cormoran Strike, 4. Brett's Mate, 6. It's So Easy, 1. El Conqueror

Craig Thompson Selects: 5. Atlantic City, 4. Brett's Mate, 7. Cormoran Strike, 8. Dreams Pat, 3. High Intensity

Racing and Sports™ Trusted form provider for 20+ years

El Conqueror (Fr1) 64456
Trainer: Paul Nairn (Leeston)
Driver: Paul Nairn
Prize Money: $113,345
Win / Place: 11% / 26%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sebastian K

Dam: Phoebe Revival

Dam's Sire: Wrestle

Owners: R G H Thomson, Mrs S E Nairn, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate, J A Mackinnon, Pedomi Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 7-6-3

Distance

13: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

11: 0-0-1

Track

28: 2-0-2

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

6: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-1

Mobile

17: 1-1-1

Standing

43: 6-5-2

All-Weather

40: 3-3-2

Slushy

4: 0-0-0

Grass

20: 4-3-1

Best Mile

2:04.70

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track beaten 14 m by What The Dragon (3:22.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $14.30. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 8 m by Love Walked In (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on July 18 at $8.90. Unlikely to threaten.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 13	25/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Blair Orange	2:05.0	2:05.0	5.39L	$14	7	4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT	$25,438	$438	1. What The Dragon 2. Edward Longshanks 3. The Royal Gamble
5th of 10	18/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:01.4	2:01.4	3.01L	$9.30	7	3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT	$16,888	$306	1. Love Walked In 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Bounce N Beyond
4th of 9	11/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Blair Orange	2:06.6	2:06.6	3.20L	$3.40	14	3YO+ R45 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT	$17,055	$1,080	1. What The Dragon 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Paige
4th of 10	27/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Blair Orange	2:01.6	2:01.6	1.30L	$4.90	21	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT	$14,958	$930	1. Bullit Train 2. Holly Highlander 3. Brett's Mate
6th of 10	6/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Blair Orange	2:00.2	2:00.2	11.00L	$22	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$17,370	$315	1. Wilma's Boy 2. It's So Easy 3. Cormoran Strike
4th of 11	30/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Colin DeFilippi	2:04.2	2:04.2	12.01L	$5.80	7	3YO+ R49 to R53 TROT	$18,176	$1,110	1. Forgiveness 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Rachmaninov

High Intensity (Fr3) 1230x
Trainer: Dave & Scott Iremonger (Chertsey)
Driver: Scott Iremonger (J)
Prize Money: $31,014
Win / Place: 20% / 33%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Creatine

Dam: Streaming Sunbeam

Dam's Sire: Armbro Invasion

Owners: Miss A W Moriarty

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-1-1

Distance

5: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Track

5: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

5: 1-1-1

Standing

10: 2-0-0

All-Weather

13: 3-1-1

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:02.50

Gear Changes

Half Hopples OFF [Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run pulled up at Waterlea on January 17 over 2400m. May need the outing and prefer others this time.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	22/7/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	Scott Iremonger	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Franco Josiah 2. 3. High Intensity
- of 8	16/7/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Scott Iremonger	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Edward Longshanks 2. 3.
14th of 14	14/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Riley Harrison	2:02.4	2:02.4	263.01L	$5.70f	14	R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT	$19,148	$324	1. Paris Prince 2. Roydon Muscle 3. Ready Set Jet
3rd of 11	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Dunn	2:01.2	2:01.2	4.91L	$3.40f	21	R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$19,650	$1,900	1. Regal Sierra 2. Cormoran Strike 3. High Intensity
2nd of 9	7/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	2:00.0	2:00.0	0.11L	$4.80	14	R51 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. TROT	$18,003	$2,945	1. Masterly 2. High Intensity 3. Regal Sierra
1st of 11	24/1/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Dunn	2:30.8	2:02.5	0.19L	$4.30	5	R35 to R47 MOB. TROT	$15,720	$8,800	1. High Intensity 2. Crazy N Love 3. Martha Stuart

Brett's Mate (Fr4) 13315
Trainer: Kyle Cameron (Fernside)
Driver: Kyle Cameron
Prize Money: $45,438
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: The Pres

Dam: Eyrewell Pegasus

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

Owners: J A M Allan, K G Cameron

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 4-2-8

Distance

14: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

13: 3-2-4

Track

25: 4-2-8

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Mobile

9: 1-1-2

Standing

26: 3-1-6

All-Weather

29: 4-2-8

Slushy

4: 1-1-2

Grass

6: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:01.60

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (10m 1) over 2600m at this track beaten 14 m by What The Dragon (3:22.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $15.40. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr8) at this track (2:29.70) beating Bonnie Bagrie in 3yo+ on July 18 at $5.70. Strong contender.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 13	25/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Kyle Cameron	2:05.0	2:05.0	5.32L	$16	7	4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT	$25,438	$438	1. What The Dragon 2. Edward Longshanks 3. The Royal Gamble
1st of 8	18/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Kyle Cameron	2:29.7	2:01.6	1.30L	$3.50	14	3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. TROT	$15,345	$9,075	1. Brett's Mate 2. Bonnie Bagrie 3. Almighty
3rd of 9	4/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Kyle Cameron	2:05.0	2:05.0	1.90L	$2.30	7	3YO+ R40 to R47, R48 with cond. TROT	$15,160	$1,520	1. Major Doosie 2. Koko Kaboom 3. Brett's Mate
3rd of 10	27/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kyle Cameron	2:01.6	2:01.6	1.00L	$4.30	5	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT	$14,958	$1,473	1. Bullit Train 2. Holly Highlander 3. Brett's Mate
1st of 8	22/6/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr8	Kyle Cameron	2:38.3	2:07.3	1.60L	$1.70	7	4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT	$9,300	$5,500	1. Brett's Mate 2. Petite Trixton 3. Granny Rose
4th of 9	15/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Kyle Cameron	2:06.7	2:06.7	1.12L	$1.90	16	4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT	$9,475	$600	1. Diedre Franco 2. Monarch Prince 3. Lookslikeatrixter

Atlantic City (Fr5) 66x01
Trainer: Phil Williamson (Oamaru)
Driver: Brad Williamson
Prize Money: $58,514
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

Unbeaten 2nd Up

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Volstead

Dam: Liberty City

Dam's Sire: The Pres

Owners: P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus

100

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-1-0

Distance

6: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-0

Track

7: 3-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

6: 2-1-0

Standing

1: 1-0-0

All-Weather

7: 3-1-0

Best Mile

2:01.90

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start won by 6 m (10m 5) at this track (3:21.40) beating Bullit Train in 3yo+ on June 20 at $3.80. Easy win last start. Can go on with it. Will prove hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	20/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m5	Ricky May	3:21.4	2:04.6	2.30L	$4.00	28	3YO+ R40 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT	$16,000	$8,800	1. Atlantic City 2. Bullit Train 3. Almighty
4th of 5	10/6/25	N Otago HR	2600m	Standing		-	Kaleb Bublitz	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tarragindi 2. 3.
10th of 14	23/5/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Brad Williamson	2:01.0	2:01.0	8.81L	$19	175	3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. TROT	$25,875	$438	1. Rogue Hero 2. Tarragindi 3. Cormoran Strike
175 Day Spell
6th of 10	29/11/24	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brad Williamson	2:01.9	2:01.9	9.00L	$17	14	2YO Fillies MOB. TROT	$100,000	$2,500	1. Habibti Pat 2. Frazzled 3. Pretty In Pink
6th of 10	15/11/24	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brad Williamson	2:02.7	2:02.7	9.00L	$11	21	2YO MOB. TROT	$110,399	$2,760	1. Meant To Be 2. Tarragindi 3. Habibti Pat
1st of 6	25/10/24	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	2:30.8	2:02.5	0.30L	$2.10f	7	2YO Fillies MOB. TROT	$45,003	$28,016	1. Atlantic City 2. Frazzled 3. Ya Rite Darl

It's So Easy (Fr6) 79640
Trainer: Margo Nyhan (West Melton)
Driver: Peter Davis
Prize Money: $112,899
Win / Place: 10% / 29%

8 yo Black Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: With Intent

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Est Mrs D A Nyhan, Est D D Nyhan

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 8-9-6

Distance

29: 3-3-4

Trk/Dst

26: 3-3-4

Track

57: 5-7-5

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-2-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

25: 5-4-3

Standing

52: 3-5-3

All-Weather

65: 8-8-5

Slushy

5: 0-2-0

Grass

12: 0-1-1

Best Mile

1:59.20

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 11th (10m 3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 30 m by What The Dragon (3:22.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $34.40. At the start before 4th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 7 m by Love Walked In (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on July 18 at $21. Can do better.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 13	25/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Peter Davis	2:05.0	2:05.0	12.01L	$29	7	4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT	$25,438	$438	1. What The Dragon 2. Edward Longshanks 3. The Royal Gamble
4th of 10	18/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Davis	2:01.4	2:01.4	2.71L	$19	7	3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT	$16,888	$1,050	1. Love Walked In 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Bounce N Beyond
6th of 13	11/7/25	NZ Metro	2000m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Peter Davis	2:05.9	2:05.9	3.90L	$26	14	3YO+ F&M R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT	$17,298	$298	1. One Mhor For Heather 2. Harriet's Moment 3. Waihemo Hannah
9th of 10	27/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Peter Davis	2:01.0	2:01.0	17.99L	$25	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$15,923	$289	1. Vertigo 2. Cormoran Strike 3. Freya
7th of 7	20/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Davis	2:04.5	2:04.5	20.00L	$13	14	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$16,425	$315	1. Jimmy Carter 2. Zoltan Boscik 3. Paige
2nd of 10	6/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Peter Davis	2:00.2	2:00.2	4.91L	$53	5	3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$17,370	$2,790	1. Wilma's Boy 2. It's So Easy 3. Cormoran Strike

Cormoran Strike (Fr7) 92384
Trainer: John Howe (West Melton)
Driver: Tim Williams
Prize Money: $102,471
Win / Place: 10% / 35%

6 yo Black Gelding

Sire: Creatine

Dam: Fancy Pants

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: P F Smith, Mrs C L Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 6-6-9

Distance

13: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-3

Track

41: 3-4-7

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

11: 2-2-3

Standing

49: 4-4-6

All-Weather

45: 3-5-7

Slushy

5: 0-1-2

Grass

15: 3-1-2

Best Mile

1:59.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start 4th (10m 2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 12 m by What The Dragon (3:22.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $8. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 13 m by Love Walked In (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on July 18 at $3.50. Capable of a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 13	25/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Robbie Close	2:05.0	2:05.0	4.50L	$9.70	7	4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT	$25,438	$1,500	1. What The Dragon 2. Edward Longshanks 3. The Royal Gamble
8th of 10	18/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Close	2:01.4	2:01.4	4.98L	$3.30	14	3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT	$16,888	$306	1. Love Walked In 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Bounce N Beyond
3rd of 7	4/7/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Robbie Close	2:03.2	2:03.2	3.49L	$4.20	7	3YO+ R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$16,425	$1,710	1. Love N The Port 2. Empire City 3. Cormoran Strike
2nd of 10	27/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Robbie Close	2:01.0	2:01.0	0.89L	$7.80	14	3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$15,923	$2,558	1. Vertigo 2. Cormoran Strike 3. Freya
9th of 12	13/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Robbie Close	2:05.1	2:05.1	15.02L	$5.90	7	3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$18,000	$315	1. Paris Prince 2. Jimmy Carter 3. Edward Longshanks
3rd of 10	6/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robbie Close	2:00.2	2:00.2	5.32L	$7.60	7	3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT	$17,370	$1,710	1. Wilma's Boy 2. It's So Easy 3. Cormoran Strike

Dreams Pat (FrU1) 68x70
Trainer: Robbie Holmes (Leithfield Beach)
Driver: Robbie Holmes
Prize Money: $38,879
Win / Place: 16% / 22%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Paramount Dream

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

Owners: Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies, P J Davies

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 3-1-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

9: 2-1-0

Standing

9: 1-0-0

All-Weather

18: 3-1-0

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

2:02.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start broke when first-up 10th (U1) over 1980m at this track beaten 45 m by Love Walked In (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on July 18 at $5.80. Fitter so can feature with manners.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 10	18/7/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	1	Robbie Holmes	2:01.4	2:01.4	16.99L	$5.20	63	3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT	$16,888	$306	1. Love Walked In 2. The Royal Gamble 3. Bounce N Beyond
63 Day Spell
2nd of 4	2/7/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Holmes	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ti Amo Belle 2. Dreams Pat 3.
7th of 10	16/5/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Holmes	2:00.7	2:00.7	19.00L	$39	98	4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT	$50,000	$1,250	1. Eurostyle 2. The Present Maker 3. Moses
98 Day Spell
4th of 6	8/5/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Holmes	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Father Time 2. 3.
2nd of 2	23/4/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Holmes	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Odina 2. Dreams Pat 3.
6th of 6	17/4/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Josh Lane	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rogue Hero 2. 3.