Trots ATX Addington - NZ

7-14 Addington 16May25 2600MS $31,050 R35 TO R51 MOBILE 5U Robert Butt $57, btn 22.1m, wnr Zarlini , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 2600m at this track, beaten 22 m by Zarlini (3:12.60) in 5yo+ on May 16 at $57.10. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dawn To Dark (2:32.10) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $25.80. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.

7-8 Addington 30Apr25 1980MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 M 5U Wilson House $4, btn 24.0m, wnr Ambleside Drive , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 24 m by Ambleside Drive (2:33.40) in 5yo+ M on April 30 at $3.70. Two runs back 6th (Sr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5 m by Lord Fantasy (2:28.90) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $15.30. Facing a tough assignment.

6-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $50,000 UP TO & INCLUDING R85 M 4U John Morrison $245, btn 11.6m, wnr Beach Day , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Won three starts back at this track over 1980m on April 30. Last time out 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Beach Day (2:25.90) in 4yo+ M on May 16 at $245. Look for improvement on last start. Best form puts her right in this.

5-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $19,650 R40 TO R49 3U Robbie Close $33, btn 16.2m, wnr Akatea , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 16 m by Akatea (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on May 16 at $33.40. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 2000m at this track beaten 7 m by Dawn To Dark (2:32.10) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $13.70. Looking to others.

2-9 Ascot Park Raceway 18May25 2200MS $10,423 WITH COND. 3U Mark Hurrell $4, btn 15.7m, wnr Always Be Batman , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Tua Lipa at Central Southland Raceway over 1609m on May 4 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Always Be Batman at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 18 at $3.75. Nice effort last time. Could be there at the business end.

3-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $19,650 R40 TO R49 3U John Morrison $24, btn 5.1m, wnr Akatea , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 5 m by Akatea (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on May 16 at $24.10. Leading player.

7-12 Rangiora 18May25 2000MS $12,000 R44 TO R50 4U Ricky May $26, btn 30.0m, wnr Miki Bennett , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 30 m by Miki Bennett (2:27.10) in 4yo+ on May 18 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 5 m by Destiny's Dream (2:57.30) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $13.30. Not here.

7-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $19,650 R40 TO R49 3U Carter Dalgety $10, btn 23.2m, wnr Akatea , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced keenly middle stages.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 23 m by Akatea (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on May 16 at $10. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 8 m by Slots (2:41.40) in 4yo+ on April 27 at $6.10. Among the chances.

4-12 Rangiora 18May25 2000MS $12,000 R44 TO R50 4U G N Thornley $15, btn 11.6m, wnr Miki Bennett , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 11 m by Miki Bennett (2:27.10) in 4yo+ on May 18 at $15. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr9) over 1980m at this track beaten 5 m by Miki Bennett (2:24.90) in 5yo+ on May 7 at $18.70. Contender.

2-8 Ascot Park Raceway 18May25 2200MS $10,230 R42 TO R47 3U Kirstin Green $5, btn 3.5m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 3.5 m by Tua Lipa (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on May 18 at $4.80. Winning prospects.

5-12 Addington 09May25 1980MS $18,000 R40 TO R53 3U Tim Williams $3, btn 18.9m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to obtain cover.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 18 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $3.20. The run prior 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by Five Crowns (2:38.20) in 3yo CG on April 27 at $31.50. Finds the right race this time.

2-8 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $10,230 R41 TO R45 4U Sheree Tomlinson $2, btn 1.1m, wnr Zarlini , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.1 m second behind Zarlini at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Rangiora over 2000m same class on May 4. Major player.

4-7 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 1700MS $11,406 F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R50 3U Gerard O'reilly $26, btn 12.7m, wnr Tact Teena , 1:56.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 12 m by Tact Teena (2:03.40) in 3yo+ on May 11 at $25.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 15 m by Vincent Reactress (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on January 24 at $27. Might need more time.

9-12 Addington 09May25 1980MS $18,000 R40 TO R53 3U Craig Thornley $22, btn 30.5m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages.

Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $22. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 14 m by Esmarelda (3:11.80) on May 2 at $16.70. Has the job ahead.