Trots ATX Addington - NZ

4-13 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $13,228 R35 TO R39 4U Olivia Thornley $23, btn 5.1m, wnr Sofia Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Briefly locked wheels with King Arthur near the 100m.

Has been mixing her form of late, most recently 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.70) in 4yo+ on January 31 at $22.90. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 30 m by Elite Styx (2:32.80) in FM on January 8 at $12.30. Cannot enthuse.

9-13 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $13,228 R35 TO R39 4U Tim Williams $38, btn 15.9m, wnr Sofia Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 15 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.70) in 4yo+ on January 31 at $38.10. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 24 m by Betterwithbling (2:01.40) in 4yo+ on January 26 at $17.50. This looks far too tough.

5-13 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $13,228 R35 TO R39 4U Chris Butt $29, btn 11.1m, wnr Sofia Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.70) in 4yo+ on January 31 at $28.50. Before that, 14th (Fr4) over 1850m at Waterlea, beaten 85 m by Hit The Lights (2:20.00) on January 19 at $10.70. Rates highly and expected to go well from a low draw.

5-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Jessica Young-Grant $16, btn 8.6m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 8 m by Star Magic (2:00.40) on February 9 at $16.30. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.70) in 4yo+ on January 31 at $15.80. Rates highly and from a much better draw can bounce back.

12-14 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,938 WITH COND. Robbie Holmes $85, btn 27.3m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Sr5) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 25 m by Lonnekers (2:28.90) on February 6 at $84.70. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 8 m by Katherine (2:29.30) in 4yo+ on January 24 at $65.90. Others make more appeal.

3-14 Waterlea 19Jan25 1850MS $13,455 R36 TO R41 Ricky May $10, btn 4.3m, wnr Hit The Lights , 2:01.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Briefly came together with Gem N Em near the 150m.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Hit The Lights at Waterlea over 1850m last start. Before that was beaten half a metre second again at Waterlea same class on January 17. Continues to race well and he is right in this.

7-8 Addington 24Jan25 1980MS $14,880 R40 TO R46 3U Ben Hope $9, btn 25.9m, wnr Vincent Reactress , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 700m.

Won three starts back at Rangiora over 2000m on January 1. Last time out 7th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 25 m by Vincent Reactress (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on January 24 at $8.70. This looks a suitable assignment.

3-10 Addington 07Feb25 1980MS $17,370 R40 TO R50 FM 3U Samantha Ottley $24, btn 6.8m, wnr Beside Me , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Beside Me (2:24.70) in 3yo+ FM on February 7 at $24.30. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr4) at this track (2:25.70) beating King Arthur in 4yo+ on January 31 at $14.40. Strong contender.

2-10 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $16,405 R39 TO R46 3U Seth Hill $6, btn 10.0m, wnr Kairaki Delight , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Ask Me Lazarus at Waterlea over 1850m in a 3yo+ on January 19 at $7.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 10 m finishing second behind Kairaki Delight at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on January 31 at $6. Genuine threat.

8-9 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $17,055 UP TO & INCLUDING R60 FM Jim Curtin $77, btn 36.2m, wnr Cardi B , 1:55.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Cardi B (2:22.40) in FM on January 31 at $77. Two runs back won by 1.1 m (Fr1) at Waterlea (2:20.80) beating Hope For Love in on January 19 at $8.50. Prefer others on this occasion.

3-13 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $13,228 R35 TO R39 4U Matthew Williamson $22, btn 4.9m, wnr Sofia Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.70) in 4yo+ on January 31 at $21.80. Top chance in this line-up.

9-10 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $16,405 R39 TO R46 3U Craig Thornley $33, btn 27.0m, wnr Kairaki Delight , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by Kairaki Delight (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on January 31 at $32.50. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru Raceway beaten 4.5 m by Melody Banner (2:30.10) on January 22 at $25.20. Has the task ahead.

7-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2400SS $11,299 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Jacob J Dunn $9, btn 12.7m, wnr Francent , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 12 m by Francent (3:11.60) in 4yo+ on February 9 at $8.70. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Country Gold (3:30.00) on February 6 at $11.30. Better than recent form suggests.

5-10 Addington 07Feb25 1980MS $17,370 R40 TO R50 FM 3U John Morrison $42, btn 20.3m, wnr Beside Me , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 20 m by Beside Me (2:24.70) in 3yo+ FM on February 7 at $42.40. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 18 m by Shard De Arch (2:27.40) in 4yo+ on January 24 at $87.20. Must improve sharply.