Trots ATX Rangiora - NZ

11-12 Addington 15Apr25 2000SS $8,000 UP TO R45 WITH COND. Ross Houghton $21, btn 20.0m, wnr Changeforthebeta , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Continued a long run of outs when 11th, 20 metres from the winner, at Addington over 2000m a week-and-a-half ago. Not going well enough.

9-11 Addington 21Apr25 1980MS $11,790 R35 TO R43, R44 WITH COND. 3U G N Thornley $23, btn 9.2m, wnr Lord Fantasy , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was sub-par last time when ninth over 1980m at Addington after drawing poorly. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.

5-13 Addington 15Apr25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 5U Matthew Williamson $8, btn 4.9m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 1980m at Addington. Can do much better.

3-10 Addington 21Apr25 1980MS $12,063 R35 TO R39 5U Matthew Williamson $6, btn 2.2m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Improved last start when third at Addington over 1980m, beaten 2.25 metres. Expected to go well again.

5-10 Addington 21Apr25 1980MS $12,063 R35 TO R39 5U Ricky May $4, btn 9.5m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Had a tough draw last time and was safely held when fifth at Addington over 1980m, beaten 9 metres. Can improve from a better draw.

6-8 Addington 09Apr25 2600MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U S Manawatu $10, btn 14.0m, wnr Onwardsandupwards , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third two starts back at this track then missed the top-three last time out over 2600m at Addington. Not keen this time.

2-10 Addington 21Apr25 1980MS $12,063 R35 TO R39 5U Sheree Tomlinson $6, btn 1.9m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Turned in a better effort when runner-up and only 2 metres from the winner last start over 1980m at Addington. Among the better chances.

10-12 Addington 15Apr25 2000SS $8,000 UP TO R45 WITH COND. G N Thornley $8, btn 16.2m, wnr Changeforthebeta , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

Won two back at Addington but followed that with a tenth at Addington over 2000m last time. Winning chance on his best form.

8-12 Mt Harding 13Apr25 2300MS $12,500 R35 TO R43, R44 WITH COND. INV Matthew Williamson $10, btn 8.9m, wnr Louis , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Placed two runs ago then finished eighth last time over 2300m at Mt Harding. Solid top-three hope.

12-13 Addington 15Apr25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 5U Robbie Holmes $27, btn 28.9m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide throughout.

Was mediocre when 30 metres away in 12th most recently at his first run back from a spell over 1980m at Addington. Not this time.

2-13 Addington 15Apr25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 5U Ricky May $7, btn 0.5m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.

Finished runner-up over 1980m at Addington last start after he was out of the money two back at Addington. Can retain the good form.