5-10 Alexandra Park 02May25 2200SS $24,125 R40 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY 3U Paul Nairn $101, btn 14.0m, wnr Bravehearthighlander , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 14 m by Bravehearthighlander (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $100.70. At the run before 12th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $45.20. One of the contenders if at his best.

1-9 Cambridge Raceway 06May25 2200SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. 3U Matthew White $10, won by 2nd Boss Jo , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (FrU1) over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 30 m by Ruby Ridge (3:28.80) on April 22 at $20.20. Before that 4th (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 13 m by President Flynntin (2:53.90) on April 15 at $2.20. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

8-13 Alexandra Park 25Apr25 2200MS $25,438 UP TO & INCLUDING R65 3U Robbie Close $54, btn 24.3m, wnr Faith In Manchester , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m losing ground.

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 24 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $54.40. At the run before 4th (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 10 m by Lovemeagain (2:49.60) on April 15 at $4.60. Rates highly and expected to bounce back.

2-10 Alexandra Park 02May25 2200SS $24,125 R40 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY 3U Blair Orange $5, btn 0.8m, wnr Bravehearthighlander , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Our Pinocchio at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m on April 17 at $4.90. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Bravehearthighlander at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 2 at $5.40. Winning prospects.

11-13 Alexandra Park 25Apr25 2200MS $25,438 UP TO & INCLUDING R65 3U Nicky Chilcott $27, btn 34.8m, wnr Faith In Manchester , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 35 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $27.10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (10m U1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Jasinova (2:50.70) on April 11 at $6.20. Can bounce back.

3-10 Manawatu 01May25 2500SS $19,300 R36 TO R59 DISCRETIONARY Crystal Hackett $4, btn 8.6m, wnr Kd Royalty , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Contacted track markers near the 250m when in restricted room.

Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing fourth behind Jasinova at this track over 2200m on April 11 at $8.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Kd Royalty at Manawatu over 2500m on May 1 at $4. Shapes as one to consider.

9-10 Alexandra Park 02May25 2200SS $24,125 R40 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY 3U Zachary Butcher $13, btn 229.2m, wnr Bravehearthighlander , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend losing ground before settling. Switched to a pace near the 1100m losing all chance.

Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Bravehearthighlander (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $13.30. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Fr3) at this track (2:52.60) beating Hillbilly in 3yo+ on April 19 at $5.80. Forward performance expected.

8-13 Alexandra Park 25Apr25 2700MS $101,750 3 M W Mckendry Mnzm $67, btn 53.5m, wnr Meant To Be , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Drove carelessly near the 2300m when striking the wheel of Illicit Love which punctured and also near the 2250m when striking the wheel of Final Approach which punctured.

Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2700m at this track, beaten 55 m by Meant To Be (3:24.90) in 3yo on April 25 at $66.80. Before that, a good run when 2nd (30m 2) over 2200m at this track beaten a neck by Whats Up The Hill (2:52.60) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $3.50. Great chance to bounce back.

8-10 Alexandra Park 02May25 2200SS $24,125 R40 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY 3U C A Alford $9, btn 211.1m, wnr Bravehearthighlander , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 210 m eighth behind Bravehearthighlander in a 3yo+ on May 2. Watch for a big spike in form.

5-10 Manawatu 01May25 2500SS $19,300 R36 TO R59 DISCRETIONARY Lyn Neal $44, btn 54.0m, wnr Kd Royalty , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 5th (10m U1) over 2500m at Manawatu beaten 55 m by Kd Royalty (3:17.20) on May 1 at $44.40. Two runs back 7th (10m U1) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 80 m by Jaccka Baylis (2:35.10) on April 29 at $21.90. Others rate better.

5-7 Cambridge Raceway 06May25 2200SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS & R35 WITH COND. S H J Orange $2, btn 16.7m, wnr Trippy Tyron , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track beaten 85 m by Frazzled (2:45.10) in 3yo F on May 2 at $105.70. Two runs back 2nd (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 6 m by Sharp Image (2:53.60) in 3yo+ on April 22 at $5.50. Not keen this time.