- Cullen Racing Stables
Addington Race Preview - First Five Premier Race Night
It's great to be heading into the premier meeting at Addington Raceway on Friday with a strong team of 15 horses. Hear the thoughts from their drivers below.

Photo: Dream On Me after her win last week - Addington Facebook/Race Images
RACE 2 – 5.35pm
SHAN NOBLE
Barrier 5 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen
"2600m fresh up could be a concern but he's working great and should be in the 1st five. He'll be better for the run next start."
BETTOR CALL ME
Barrier 12 - Driver: Olivia Thornley
"He is an honest race horse who is always there-about. With the right run here he can feature."
FIRST CLASS
Barrier 14 – Driver: Tim Williams
"This is his first run back following on from two good trials. He is an each way chance and will improve on whatever he does here."
RACE 3 – 6.06pm
BETTOR TWIST
Barrier 2 – Driver: Tim Williams
"She has travelled home great from a successful Northern campaign. Seems well in herself and we expect a bold showing."
DREAM ON ME
Barrier 6 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen
"Two great wins so far but this is a big step up in class. Tricky draw, but has done nothing wrong to date. Big field could make it trickier with traffic."
RACE 6 – GROUP 2 NEW ZEALAND TROTTING OAKS – 7.39pm
LA REINA DEL SUR
Barrier 6 – Driver: Olivia Thornley
"Nice field here but she has got a good draw. We will be looking for shortcuts and some luck during the running."
WANNA PLAY WITH ME
Barrier 5 – Driver: Mark Purdon
"We are pleased with her work during the week and she has drawn better than a couple of her main dangers here. Given a good run she should be right in the finish.
RACE 7 – GROUP 3 FREE-FOR-ALL – 8.09pm
AMAZING DREAM
Barrier 2 - Driver: Natalie Rasmussen
"She is working great, is still a little fatty so the run will do her good. You can never rule her out though and she always does her best."
SELF ASSURED
Barrier 4 - Driver: Mark Purdon
"This is only a small field but he seems to be in a good place at the moment and has to be hard to beat."
SPANKEM
Barrier 5 - Driver: Tim Williams
"He has freshened up nice and had a pleasing trial last week. We are expecting a good run in a quality small field here."
RACE 8 – GROUP 2 VERO FLYING STAKES – 8.39pm
ROCK LEGEND
Barrier 1 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen
"Great draw to work with here. Hopefully he will be on the leaders back and will get his chance. It will be a good guide for the upcoming feature 3YO races if he's going to measure up."
LUKE JOHN
Barrier 3 – Driver: Tony Herlihy
"First start in our barn. Brings good Northern form down with him and his work this week has been pleasing. Expecting him to go a good race."
ITS ALL ABOUT FAITH
Barrier 5 – Driver: Mark Purdon
"Drawn well and will cross them early with his gate speed. He seems back to his old self and I'm sure he will go a good race."
PACE N PRIDE
Barrier 12 – Driver: Tim Williams
"A horse that is thriving on racing at the moment. He will need a touch of luck from the draw here."
RACE 10 – 9.39pm
ITALIAN LAD
Barrier 2 – Driver: Tim Williams
"A brave run last week at Addington and has a lovely draw this week. Expect a bold showing."
We'd like to wish our owners of the above horses the very best of luck in their races!