{"id":34154,"date":"2026-11-10T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=34154"},"modified":"2026-11-10T08:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T19:28:46","slug":"runner-by-runner-guide-group-1-go-media-new-zealand-trotting-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/11\/runner-by-runner-guide-group-1-go-media-new-zealand-trotting-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Runner By Runner Guide | Group 1 Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham takes a runner-by-runner look at Tuesday’s $800,000 Group 1 Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1 Minos<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One of <\/span>a number of<\/span> Australian raiders here for the race. Stepped cleanly and quickly at Kaikoura to lead but was found wanting a long way from home. Would need to improve many, many lengths to be a winning chance in this but tucked away on the markers could be a surprise packet late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Minos (1)<\/span>
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J: Jason Grimson<\/span>T: Jason Grimson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
151.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
16.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2 Franco Sinatra <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An Addington favourite having won 12 of his 16 races on the hallowed track. He <\/span>perhaps lacks<\/span> the brilliance of some of his major <\/span>rivals, but<\/span> is as honest as the day is long and will relish a good strong <\/span>two mile<\/span> slog. <\/span>Also<\/span> a little unique in the fact he races as a free-legged pacer, meaning no hopples, which is a bit of rarity these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Franco Sinatra (2)<\/span>
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J: Anthony Butt<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
71.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
9.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Franco Sinatra winning the Alabar Methven Cup on 4 October 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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3 Mo’unga <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Has <\/span>emerged<\/span> into form at the right time. Great in the Methven Cup when second, outstanding in the Canterbury Classic when third and even better for another third at Kaikoura last week. Has been in the race twice so knows what <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> all about. A great stand start exponent who should land on the markers first and then look for cover before using his speed late. A strong top five, top six prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Mo’unga (3)<\/span>
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J: Robbie Close<\/span>T: Regan Todd<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Mo’unga winning the Allied Security Maurice Holmes Vase on 22 August 2025. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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4 Kingman <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The defending champion, back to try and grab another. An enormous win last year with all the odds stacked against him in the running. A repeat effort of that this year would take him close again but perhaps the jury is out a little on <\/span>whether or not<\/span> he\u2019s<\/span> ever recaptured that kind of form since. The signs are there <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> back on the way <\/span>up<\/span> but <\/span>it\u2019d<\/span> be something remarkable to win it again given everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Kingman (4)<\/span>
<\/span>8×824<\/span><\/div>
J: Luke McCarthy<\/span>T: Luke McCarthy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Kingman winning the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup on 11 November 2025. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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5 Rubira <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Needs two scratchings to make the field and while <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> developing into <\/span>a very nice<\/span> open class horse going forward this <\/span>particular mountain<\/span> might have come to him 12 months too early if he does earn a place.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rubira winning the Equine Specialists Farrier Supplies Supports NZHAT Mob Pace on 7 August 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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6 Swayzee <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A two-time winner of this race, Swayzee has rocketed himself back into contention for a third through two excellent wins in his last two starts back in Australia. Has looked a lot more like the <\/span>old version<\/span> of the grand campaigner. He loves the occasion, he loves the distance and he loves the race and all things are pointing toward him going close to creating his own slice of history.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Swayzee (6)<\/span>
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J: Cameron Hart<\/span>T: Jason Grimson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Swayzee winning the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup on 12 November 2024. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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It\u2019s<\/span> been an up and down preparation for Tact McLeod who is on the way back up from <\/span>a serious injury<\/span>. There were moments where he <\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span> look like <\/span>he\u2019d<\/span> make the field but a sharp effort from well back at Kaikoura last Monday secured him his spot and signalled his heading in the right direction. Needs to improve again to be a contender but <\/span>won\u2019t<\/span> disgrace himself.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Tact McLeod (7)<\/span>
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J: Samantha Ottley<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
101.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
13.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Tact McLeod winning the Lamb & Hayward Canterbury Classic on 27 September 2024. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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One of the greatest <\/span>we\u2019ve<\/span> ever seen, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> truly just a privilege to have Leap <\/span>To<\/span> Fame here. A somewhat different build up toward this race than everyone else with four easy-kill wins back home in Queensland but he\u2019s a horse who for years has been doing things that are scarcely believable and if he turns up in the right frame of mind and gets the race he needs then he will be the horse to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Leap To Fame (8)<\/span>
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J: Grant Dixon<\/span>T: Grant Dixon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Leap To Fame winning the Allied Security NZ Pacing Free-for-all on 14 November 2025. Photo by Race Images NZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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One of the quiet achievers of the Cup build up this year, Renegade has been quietly chipping away and running good race after good race without doing anything too flashy. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> stepping <\/span>really quickly<\/span> at the moment<\/span> and will look to try and get across them early and into <\/span>a good position<\/span> and with that right trip <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> a decent top six chance in the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Renegade (9)<\/span>
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J: Seth Hill<\/span>T: Brendon Hill<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
151.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
17.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Republican Party <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> fair to say that <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> been a tough 2026 so far for Republican Party but you <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> afford to drop him because his best is so good. Third in the race two years ago and then sixth last year he knows what the occasion is all about and if the opportunity <\/span>presents<\/span> he\u2019ll<\/span>, without doubt, give his big army of followers plenty to cheer for.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Republican Party (10)<\/span>
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J: Carter Dalgety<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The young star of New Zealand racing, Marketplace heads into this year\u2019s Cup as the leading New Zealand combatant to the Australian raid. Superb second at Ashburton in the Flying Stakes and most importantly, the emergencies coming out will mean he moves to the outside of the front line. His best chance of winning looks to be finding cover and then using his high speed to charge at them late. A great chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Marketplace (11)<\/span>
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J: Craig Ferguson<\/span>T: Regan Todd<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Marketplace winning the NZI Insurance, Peace Of Mind For NZ Businesses Chairmans Hcp on 25 September 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Needs a few scratchings to make the field and looks unlikely to get them either. Would find the going a little too rich if they somehow did eventuate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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One of a couple of North Island raiders in the race, Bettor Knuckle Up brings some great form down with him. Huge in the race last year when coming from near last at the top of the straight and might have to do something similar here from a niggly draw. A nice sit off the speed and one crack at them and he can run into late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Better Knuckle Up (13)<\/span>
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J: Harrison Orange<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
51.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
8.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Like the name would suggest <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> been a tough build up for <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> Tough. Not much has gone right in the last two starts after getting shuffled back on the markers. The draw <\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span> help at all but one thing we are certain of is that he will relish a strongly run 3200m. Just needs the right kind of luck in running to bring him into contention.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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14. It’s Tough (14)<\/span>
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J: John Dunn<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
9.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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It’s Tough winning the Hydroflow NZ Country Championship Final on 22 May 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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15 Bettors Anvil <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A brilliant Canterbury Classic winner and then superb in the Ashburton Flying Stakes, Bettors Anvil is one of the best Kiwi hopes. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> flown under the radar for most of his career but has really stood up this time in and if he can get the right kind of trip during the running, <\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span> fly at them late and can certainly finish top four.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Bettors Anvil (15)<\/span>
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J: Tim Williams<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
81.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
11.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Bettors Anvil winning the Lamb & Hayward ‘Canterbury Classic’ on 16 October 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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16 Merlin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The wonderful Merlin is back for another crack at the Cup having finished fourth and third in the past two editions. Really sharp win in his last start at Alexandra Park before coming south and then was brilliant in the Cup trial on Wednesday when charging up the passing lane. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> the forgotten horse of this year\u2019s race and is the prime upset prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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16. Merlin (16)<\/span>
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J: Zachary Butcher<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
41.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Merlin winning the Cambridge Pacers Flying Stakes Mobile Pace on 9 January 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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One of the real finds of 2026 in the NZ Pacing ranks The Lazarus Effect has been superb throughout the entire Cup build up including his brilliant Ashburton Flying Stakes win. Handicapped big time here by the barrier draw given his great stand start manners but might be able to throw the tow rope out on the back of Swayzee and get a decent run through to bring him into play.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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17. The Lazarus Effect (17)<\/span>
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J: Bob Butt<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The Lazarus Effect winning the NZB Airfreight Ashburton Flying Stakes on 26 October 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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The pride of the south, Dreams Are Free needs one scratching to make the field so holds a better chance than the other emergencies. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> racing <\/span>really well<\/span> too and <\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span> disgrace himself if he did make it in but looks a great chance in a race earlier on in the card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R12 – GO MEDIA NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/11\/2026 06:50:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Dreams Are Free winning the Waitaki Hotel Kurow Cup on 16 August 2026. Photo by Race Images NZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Tips & Preview | Tuesday 10 November<\/h2>
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2026 Rugby League World Cup Tips & Preview | Final<\/h2>
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US Basketball Tips & Preview | Wednesday 11 November<\/h2>
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