Trots ATX Addington - NZ

7-12 Addington 25Apr25 1980MS $19,000 R50 TO R60 3U N M Burton $31, btn 15.4m, wnr Arthur Shelby , 1:56.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Arthur Shelby at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on April 25 at $30.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 m (Fr5) at Wyndham Raceway (2:56.00) beating Secret Agent Man in 3yo+ on March 30 at $6.20. Has never missed the frame when resuming and is expected to be in the finish.

5-10 Addington 12Sep25 1980MS $18,335 R51 TO R64 3U Ricky May $6, btn 15.9m, wnr Bettors Anvil , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Won three starts back at this track over 2600m 3yo+ on July 18. Last time out 5th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 15 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $6.20. This looks a suitable assignment.

4-10 Ascot Park Raceway 27Apr25 2200MS $19,300 R52 TO R60, R61 TO R65 WITH CO Carter Dalgety $31, btn 8.4m, wnr Mr Cash Man , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 10th (Sr4) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 40 m by Timbimboo (2:26.10) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $25.70. Might need this run and others rate better.

7-13 Addington 29Aug25 2600SS $16,280 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN G N Thornley $23, btn 6.8m, wnr Moonlite Blood , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2600m at this track beaten 6 m by Moonlite Blood (3:19.00) on August 29 at $22.90. At the run before 14th (Fr1) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Bar Louie (3:15.20) in 3yo+ on August 17 at $63.20. Expecting a better run this time.

6-10 Addington 12Sep25 1980MS $18,335 R51 TO R64 3U Gerard O'reilly $52, btn 21.3m, wnr Bettors Anvil , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 21 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $52.10. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track beaten 5 m by Moonlite Blood (3:19.00) on August 29 at $35.30. Must improve sharply.

4-10 Addington 12Sep25 1980MS $18,335 R51 TO R64 3U Blair Orange $15, btn 15.4m, wnr Bettors Anvil , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 15 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $14.50. Before that, 9th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track well beaten by Triple G (2:25.50) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $3.70. Certainly worth another chance.

6-8 Mt Harding 09Feb25 3000SS $18,600 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Robbie Close $6, btn 67.5m, wnr Buckskin , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start and shifted outwards losing ground. The near side number came adrift during the running.

First up. At the last run he 6th (10m 1) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 70 m by Buckskin (3:55.50) on February 9 at $6.30. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.

8-9 Ascot Park Raceway 27Apr25 2700SS $37,900 R55 TO R89 SPECIAL Carter Dalgety $27, btn 25.4m, wnr Double Jeopardy , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Forced to race wide from the 950m.

First up. At the last run he 8th (FrU1) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 25 m by Double Jeopardy (3:21.70) on April 27 at $27.10. Has plenty of upside and will give backers a great sight.

1-9 Addington 05Sep25 1980MS $16,108 R51 TO R59 4U Ricky May $8, won by 2nd Follow Your Dream , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:25.50) beating Follow Your Dream in 4yo+ on September 5 at $8.40. Can overcome the awkward draw to score again.

7-10 Addington 12Sep25 1980MS $18,335 R51 TO R64 3U Robbie Close $31, btn 21.9m, wnr Bettors Anvil , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 21 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $31.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.20) in 3yo+ on May 9 at $19.30. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.

8-10 Addington 12Sep25 1980MS $18,335 R51 TO R64 3U Matthew Williamson $21, btn 22.4m, wnr Bettors Anvil , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 22 m by Bettors Anvil (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $21.30. Before that, 10th (10m 2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 9 m by Moonlite Blood (3:19.00) on August 29 at $5.80. Capable of taking this out.