Trots ATX Addington - NZ

1-8 Rangiora 18May25 2000MS $11,160 R35 TO R40 3U Sheree Tomlinson $4, won by 2nd Transtasman Bubble , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In good form last start. Posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr7) at Rangiora (2:34.80) beating Transtasman Bubble in 3yo+ on May 18 at $3.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 8 m by Sunny Louis (3:22.30) in 4yo+ on May 4 at $3.30. Not up to this.

2-9 Addington 09May25 2000SS $17,055 R47 TO R50 3U Robert Butt $7, btn 2.7m, wnr Edward Longshanks , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2000m at this track beaten 2.75 m by Edward Longshanks (2:33.60) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $7.10. Contender.

1-10 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 2U Matthew Williamson $1, won by 2nd Sonny Jim , 2:15.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly then broke after 50m losing ground.

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation recording home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr6) at Wingatui (3:05.90) beating Sonny Jim in 2yo+ on December 8 at $1.20 at the bell was 10th-17+m. Can make a winning return.

1-7 Ascot Park Raceway 18May25 2200SS $10,038 R35 TO R50 3U Brad Williamson $3, won by 2nd Xerion , 2:06.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Ascot Park Raceway and Central Southland Raceway. Last start won by 22 m as favourite (Fr3) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:52.30) beating Xerion in 3yo+ on May 18 at $3.20. Must respect winning form.

1-12 Addington 21Apr25 2000SS $12,000 R40 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Sam Thornley $6, won by 2nd Edward Longshanks , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 5.5 m (Fr6) at this track (2:34.60) beating Edward Longshanks in 4yo+ on April 21 at $5.50. In form and can feature in the finish again.

1-15 Addington 19Apr25 2600SS $31,575 R35 TO R47, R48 WITH COND. 4U Gavin Smith $35, won by 2nd Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 13 run. Last start posted a big 10 m win (Fr9) at this track (3:21.00) beating Ah Dinnae Ken in 4yo+ on April 19 at $34.60. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

10-11 Addington 02May25 2600SS $22,106 R49 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN John Morrison $55, btn 59.4m, wnr Moses , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Well-beaten 21 days ago at this track over 2600m, and two back 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Eurostyle (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $84.50. This will be too tough.

1-10 Addington 02May25 2600SS $19,300 R40 TO R48 3U C B Ford $4, won by 2nd Dark Ghana , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly when leading near the 1700m causing a slight easing of the pace.

Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (3:20.70) beating Dark Ghana in 3yo+ on May 2 at $3.50. Can play a role again.

6-15 Addington 16May25 2600SS $21,050 R40 TO R65 SPECIAL 3U Robbie Close $40, btn 16.2m, wnr Zoltan Boscik , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Didn't do much last start, 6th (10m 4) over 2600m at this track beaten 16 m by Zoltan Boscik (3:18.10) in 3yo+ on May 16 at $39.50. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 2600m at this track beaten 50 m by Master Class (3:22.50) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $16.80. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

8-12 Waterlea 19Jan25 2850SS $20,000 R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Jim Curtin $22, btn 17.8m, wnr Helloveamoment , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 10th (Fr6) over 2810m at Motukarara, beaten 60 m by Mr Love (3:42.10) on September 22 at $57.50. Wait and see how he returns.

1-8 Rangiora 18May25 2000MS $11,160 R41 TO R50 3U Matthew Williamson $5, won by 2nd Silverlinings , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 4 m win (Fr6) at Rangiora (2:32.30) beating Silverlinings in 3yo+ on May 18 at $5. Include.

6-10 Addington 29Nov24 1980MS $100,000 F 2 Brad Williamson $17, btn 24.3m, wnr Habibti Pat , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 24 m by Habibti Pat (2:30.10) in 2yo F on November 29 at $16.80. Could be ready to run well.

5-14 Addington 11Apr25 2600SS $20,700 R50 TO R57 3U Nathan Williamson $19, btn 6.5m, wnr Waterloo Station , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (FrU1) over 2600m at this track beaten 6 m by Waterloo Station (3:21.00) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $19.10. Before that 9th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 60 m by Cormoran Strike (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $5.80. One for the exotics.

2-9 Central Southland Raceway 08May25 2400SS $12,318 R35 TO R75 SPECIAL Hayden Douglas $13, btn 7.6m, wnr Julie Jaccka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (10m U1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 7 m by Julie Jaccka (3:08.10) on May 8 at $12.70. Two runs back 8th (U1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 15 m by Rata (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $18.10. First four hope.