Winton Race 6

ALABAR NZ MOBILE PACE

Stake: $13,000

SONG SUNG BLUE (8) hasn't been beaten too far away in any of her four starts at Addington since a spell. Those outings will have brought her to peak fitness and while she'll have to overcome a wide barrier she looks nicely placed. FOXING EASTON (2) is racing well well having placed in four of his last five outings. Came from this draw when runner-up at Young Quinn Raceway two back. Can be right in the action again. ROCK BAND (6) hasn't raced since April but has won two of three fresh attempts and scored in her lone attempt at this distance. EVANGALIST (5) resumes after six months but goes well fresh with two wins and two placings from six attempts. Has won three of four attempts at this distance so looking for a strong return.

Distance: 2400m
Class: R49 to R60 M
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Craig Rail Selects: 5. Evangalist, 6. Rock Band, 8. Song Sung Blue, 2. Foxing Easton, 9. Still Rockin

Major Art (Fr1) 14104
Trainer: Amber Hoffman (Waikouaiti)
Driver: Brad Williamson
Prize Money: $31,115
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Glenferrie Classic

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Equine Investments Ltd, Matai Farms Limited, G M Saunders, Mrs S J Saunders, B R Duffy, P Duffy Qsm

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-2-1

Distance

5: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

7: 2-2-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

16: 3-2-1

All-Weather

16: 3-2-1

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.70

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Chased hard in his Ascot 4th. Steps up to a tougher task here but not worst.

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
4th of 7	11/9/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	1:57.8	1:57.8	6.91L	$17	18	3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$720	1. Step It Up A Notch 2. Foxing Easton 3. Share A Dream
14th of 14	24/8/25	Gore	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr14	Kirstin Green	1:57.2	1:57.2	21.00L	$13	21	3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. Jaccka Evan 2. Hazer 3. Goorambat Art
1st of 11	3/8/25	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Mark Hurrell	1:54.7	1:54.7	0.48L	$12	17	3YO+ R43 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$14,738	$8,250	1. Major Art 2. Rightazz 3. Always Be Batman
4th of 12	17/7/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kirstin Green	2:00.0	2:00.0	2.79L	$3.10	21	4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE	$25,000	$1,500	1. Aint No Angel 2. Jayar Mac 3. Dare Devil
1st of 13	26/6/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kirstin Green	2:58.9	1:59.9	0.11L	$5.70	7	3YO+ R41 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,193	$6,050	1. Major Art 2. Mr President 3. Indiana Arden, Aint No Angel
8th of 9	19/6/25	Forbury Pk	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kirstin Green	2:01.4	2:01.4	7.58L	$3.70	28	with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,423	$193	1. Jaccka Evan 2. Prosperity 3. Vinchetto

Foxing Easton (Fr2) 33022
Trainer: Brett Gray (Ryal Bush)
Driver: Nathan Williamson
Prize Money: $37,665
Win / Place: 12% / 45%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Washington VC

Dam: Easton Foxy Lady

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth, Decron Horse Care Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 3-5-3

Distance

10: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-0

Track

9: 1-1-1

Season

5: 0-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

24: 3-5-3

All-Weather

24: 3-5-3

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.60

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Very consistent recently. No reason he can't produce again. E/W.

Expected Settling Position: 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
2nd of 7	11/9/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Williamson	1:57.8	1:57.8	5.80L	$4.60	7	3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$1,860	1. Step It Up A Notch 2. Foxing Easton 3. Share A Dream
2nd of 7	4/9/25	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Williamson	2:03.4	2:03.4	1.00L	$21	11	R49 to R63 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$1,860	1. Miki Bennett 2. Foxing Easton 3. Step It Up A Notch
13th of 14	24/8/25	Gore	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Nathan Williamson	1:57.2	1:57.2	10.00L	$12	14	3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE	$25,875	$438	1. Jaccka Evan 2. Hazer 3. Goorambat Art
3rd of 10	10/8/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Nathan Williamson	1:58.7	1:58.7	2.08L	$6.30	7	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$14,475	$1,425	1. Magnetic Beckers 2. Netherton Franco 3. Foxing Easton
3rd of 13	3/8/25	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Nathan Williamson	1:56.1	1:56.1	2.60L	$7.00	17	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$1,425	1. Share A Dream 2. Stillyourshot 3. Foxing Easton
4th of 10	17/7/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Williamson	1:58.7	1:58.7	1.78L	$10	21	4YO+ R47 to R56 MOB. PACE	$24,128	$1,500	1. Southside Of Heaven 2. Haley Jaccka 3. Magnetic Beckers

Hacksaw Ridge (Fr3) p42x4
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $51,814
Win / Place: 10% / 34%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 4-4-5

Distance

12: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-2

Track

6: 0-1-2

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Mobile

24: 4-1-4

Standing

14: 0-3-1

All-Weather

19: 0-1-3

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

19: 4-3-2

Best Mile

2:00.97

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Solid work in his Wyndham 4th & likely fitter for it. In the mix here.

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
4th of 7	4/9/25	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Williamson	2:03.4	2:03.4	4.61L	$20	105	R49 to R63 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$720	1. Miki Bennett 2. Foxing Easton 3. Step It Up A Notch
105 Day Spell
2nd of 10	22/5/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Blair Orange	1:57.2	1:57.2	1.30L	$16	14	3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$1,860	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Hacksaw Ridge 3. Always Ticking
4th of 7	8/5/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Matthew Williamson	1:59.9	1:59.9	4.39L	$9.00	25	R49 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,950	$720	1. Louies Girl 2. Brookies Player 3. Bismarck Du Plessis
- of 15	13/4/25	Methven	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:05.8	2:05.8	99.37L	$17	14	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,050	$350	1. Here's Herbie 2. Tanzania 3. Buckskin
5th of 12	30/3/25	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kirstin Green	1:57.9	1:57.9	5.61L	$36	7	3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$263	1. Rock Or Bust 2. Secret Agent Man 3. Always Ticking
6th of 16	23/3/25	Waimate	3000m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Robbie Holmes	2:08.0	2:08.0	5.20L	$18	21	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,400	$350	1. She's Tough 2. Tanzania 3. Winnyzback

Evangalist (Fr5) 2296x
Trainer: Jason & Ian Thomas (Charing Cross)
Driver: Carter Dalgety (J)
Prize Money: $135,859
Win / Place: 12% / 38%

7 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Shadyshark Hanover

Dam: Pretty Dollybird

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Owners: Mrs S A Thomas, Miss N A Thomas, D J Eginton, G S Mackintosh, A J Mackintosh, G Watson, A Smith, M R Scott, Mrs J A Beveridge, Z Thomas

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 10-14-8

Distance

4: 3-0-0

1st Up

6: 2-1-1

2nd Up

6: 0-2-1

3rd Up

5: 1-2-0

Mobile

73: 10-14-8

Standing

10: 0-0-0

All-Weather

72: 8-12-8

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

11: 2-2-0

Best Mile

1:56.45

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Slick in latest of three trials. Well suited in this company & bright hopes.

Expected Settling Position: 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
1st of 4	9/9/25	Chertsey	2400m	Mobile		-	Jason Thomas	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Evangalist 2. Quinn 3.
5th of 7	26/8/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Jason Thomas	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Arthur Shelby 2. 3.
7th of 7	20/8/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Jason Thomas	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Malakai 2. 3.
6th of 8	28/3/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Dunn	1:58.0	1:58.0	6.39L	$15	12	3YO+ R54 to R66 MOB. PACE	$17,670	$333	1. Tempo Warrior 2. Cocktails And Caviar 3. Hugo
9th of 12	16/3/25	Banks Pen	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr9	Carter Dalgety	2:02.9	2:02.9	3.61L	$6.80	21	4YO+ Mares R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$12,000	$210	1. Classie Linc 2. Follow Your Dream 3. Shakira
2nd of 10	23/2/25	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Seth Hill	1:57.9	1:57.9	0.82L	$2.60f	2	R44 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,580	$1,860	1. Tact Teena 2. Evangalist 3. Airwaves

Rock Band (Fr6) 1870x
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Weedons)
Driver: Nikita Burton (J)
Prize Money: $33,285
Win / Place: 22% / 27%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Rocknroll Princess

Dam's Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

12: 4-0-1

Standing

6: 0-0-0

All-Weather

17: 4-0-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.20

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Smart work in latest of two trials. Has taken on harder grades in north. E/W.

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
1st of 5	10/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2000m	Mobile		-	Terry Chmiel	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rock Band 2. Kiss The Girls 3.
8th of 9	3/9/25	N Cnty TOA	2600m	Standing		-	Robbie Close	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. 3.
10th of 11	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Josh Dickie	2:00.7	2:00.7	6.80L	$26	7	R54 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563	$438	1. Matai Phil 2. Boudica 3. The Surfer
7th of 12	28/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Tim Williams	1:59.5	1:59.5	4.31L	$20	15	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$25,000	$438	1. The Surfer 2. Iron Brigade 3. Mhai Surfer Girl
8th of 9	13/3/25	Palmerston North	2500m	Standing	All Weather	20m3	Sailesh Abernethy	2:00.6	2:00.6	9.52L	$12	9	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,845	$385	1. Lord Delmar 2. Boudica 3. Fredastaire
1st of 8	4/3/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Dickie	2:03.8	1:57.2	1.00L	$6.20	19	3YO+ R44 to R57 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Rock Band 2. Always Flyin 3. Herb

Sky Rocket (Fr7) 5x660
Trainer: Michael House (Ascot Park)
Driver: Wilson House (J)
Prize Money: $68,530
Win / Place: 15% / 27%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Pandora's Rose

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Owners: T G Casey

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 7-4-1

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

39: 6-4-1

Standing

5: 1-0-0

All-Weather

38: 5-3-1

Slushy

4: 1-0-0

Grass

6: 2-1-0

Best Mile

1:59.20

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Freshened & no trials since winter efforts. Market may be best guide.

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
10th of 10	6/7/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Wilson House	1:58.2	1:58.2	14.01L	$7.90	16	R49 to R63 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$210	1. Haley Jaccka 2. Remission 3. Always Ticking
6th of 8	20/6/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Robbie Close	1:57.9	1:57.9	3.79L	$38	7	3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE	$16,740	$315	1. Akatea 2. Cheer The Captain 3. Miki Knows
6th of 7	13/6/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Olivia Thornley	2:01.7	2:01.7	9.00L	$43	105	3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$17,338	$333	1. Cocktails And Caviar 2. The Lazarus Effect 3. Miki Knows
105 Day Spell
5th of 9	28/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robbie Close	1:55.9	1:55.9	13.01L	$17	8	3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE	$18,950	$350	1. Beside Me 2. Follow Your Dream 3. Molly Belwin
8th of 10	20/2/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robbie Close	1:56.6	1:56.6	12.01L	$21	6	3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE	$20,265	$368	1. Bazooka 2. Midnight Miki 3. Betterthancash
8th of 8	14/2/25	NZ Metro	2600m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Robbie Close	2:00.7	2:00.7	30.00L	$9.40	14	R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$18,600	$350	1. Dance Till Dawn 2. Audacity 3. Commander Ben

Song Sung Blue (Fr8) x4436
Trainer: David Mitchell (Elgin)
Driver: Gemma Thornley (J)
Prize Money: $62,639
Win / Place: 14% / 32%

4 yo Black Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Cracklin Rosie

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: M R Yellowlees, D L Mitchell

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-4-1

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

4: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

Mobile

27: 4-4-1

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

26: 2-4-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 2-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.06

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Making plenty of late ground at Addington recently. Big winning claims.

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
6th of 9	5/9/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Matthew Williamson	1:58.2	1:58.2	2.19L	$6.50	14	4YO+ R51 to R59 MOB. PACE	$16,108	$298	1. Triple G 2. Follow Your Dream 3. Cardi B
3rd of 10	22/8/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Williamson	1:58.2	1:58.2	1.90L	$21	7	3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE	$15,440	$1,520	1. Our Shangri Lana 2. Classie Linc 3. Song Sung Blue
4th of 8	15/8/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Samantha Ottley	1:58.8	1:58.8	2.79L	$12	14	3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE	$15,345	$990	1. Amass 2. Cardi B 3. Triple G
4th of 9	1/8/25	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Brad Williamson	1:57.3	1:57.3	5.80L	$17	168	3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE	$15,634	$990	1. Our Shangri Lana 2. One For Jay 3. Triple G
168 Day Spell
5th of 5	22/7/25	Ashburton	2400m	Standing		-	David Mitchell	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bar Louie 2. 3.
4th of 5	8/7/25	M Cant TOA	2400m	Standing		-	David Mitchell	-	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Caught The Eye 2. 3.

Still Rockin (Sr1) 866x1
Trainer: Ricky Gutsell (Wyndham)
Driver: Ricky Gutsell
Prize Money: $93,188
Win / Place: 14% / 28%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Insar

Dam's Sire: Dare You To

Owners: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 9-5-4

Distance

30: 4-2-1

Trk/Dst

18: 3-1-0

Track

18: 3-1-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Mobile

45: 9-3-3

Standing

18: 0-2-1

All-Weather

38: 5-3-3

Slushy

3: 1-0-0

Grass

25: 4-2-1

Best Mile

1:58.73

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Big & bold first up here & should only strip fitter. Must respect.

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
1st of 7	31/8/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ricky Gutsell	2:57.7	1:59.1	0.30L	$18	101	R46 to R65 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$6,600	1. Still Rockin 2. Ultimate Cullect 3. Tua Lipa
101 Day Spell
6th of 10	22/5/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ricky Gutsell	1:57.2	1:57.2	3.38L	$56	14	3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$210	1. The Lazarus Effect 2. Hacksaw Ridge 3. Always Ticking
6th of 7	8/5/25	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ricky Gutsell	1:59.9	1:59.9	7.21L	$11	21	R49 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,950	$210	1. Louies Girl 2. Brookies Player 3. Bismarck Du Plessis
8th of 10	17/4/25	Winton	2400m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Brad Williamson	1:58.1	1:58.1	4.09L	$48	4	R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$24,125	$438	1. Betterthancash 2. Double Jeopardy 3. MacAndrew Aviator
4th of 15	13/4/25	Methven	3000m	Standing	Grass	10m1	Blair Orange	2:05.8	2:05.8	1.90L	$25	14	R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$21,050	$1,200	1. Here's Herbie 2. Tanzania 3. Buckskin
4th of 12	30/3/25	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Ricky Gutsell	1:57.9	1:57.9	5.50L	$28	28	3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$900	1. Rock Or Bust 2. Secret Agent Man 3. Always Ticking