Trots ATX Addington - NZ

7-8 Addington 08Aug25 1980MS $13,950 R45 TO R50 3U Robert Butt $49, btn 31.9m, wnr Action Major , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards when attempting to improve near the 500m.

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in seventh over 1980m at this track. Hard to make a case.

9-12 Addington 18Jul25 2600SS $16,500 R41 TO R50 3U Jonny Cox $60, btn 18.6m, wnr The Coalman , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Finished 18 metres back in ninth at her latest outing over 2600m at this track. Must do a lot more.

5-12 Addington 08Aug25 2600SS $15,000 R40 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Riley Harrison $8, btn 24.3m, wnr Mystery Beach , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was ordinary when 24 metres away in fifth most recently at his first run back from a spell over 2600m at this track. Will take a lot from that run; in the mix.

4-8 Addington 08Aug25 1980MS $13,950 R45 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $38, btn 12.2m, wnr Action Major , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 12 metres at this track over 1980m a week ago. Hard to make a case.

1-11 Addington 01Aug25 2000SS $15,229 R40 TO R50 3U Tim Williams $1, won by 2nd Almighty Clever , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away.

Impressed when she scored by a good margin last start over 2000m at this track, that effort following a minor placing the run before. Top chance again.

4-12 Addington 01Aug25 1980MS $15,500 R40 TO R49 3U Ricky May $19, btn 5.9m, wnr Joyride , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages.

Has been racing consistently at his last few starts, most recently when fourth over 1980m at this track. Bold showing expected again.

2-12 Addington 01Aug25 1980MS $15,500 R40 TO R49 3U N M Burton $6, btn 0.3m, wnr Joyride , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards near the 200m for a distance inconveniencing Joyride.

Has been in the top five at his past six outings after winning eight weeks ago, most recently finishing second over 1980m at this track.

7-12 Addington 01Aug25 1980MS $15,500 R40 TO R49 3U Gavin Smith $43, btn 13.8m, wnr Joyride , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 13 metres when seventh over 1980m at this track. Must do a lot more.

1-12 Addington 01Aug25 1980MS $15,500 R40 TO R49 3U Carter Dalgety $4, won by 2nd C C Arden , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Inconvenienced in the run home when an inside runner shifted outwards.

Scored last start at 1980m at this track and should be at her top now after three runs this time in. Has a strong record at this circuit, scoring two wins from six starts. Genuine threat on best form.

1-8 Addington 25Jul25 1980MS $15,345 UP TO & INCLUDING R54 3U Robbie Close $24, won by 2nd Forever Dream , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home. Shifting outwards near the 150m checking and hampering outside runners.

Scored last start at 1980m at this track and should be at his top now after two runs this time in. Form here is strong with two wins from six starts. Major player on best form.