Trots ATX Addington - NZ

1-8 Alexandra Park 03Oct25 2700SS $37,200 DISCRETIONARY H J Orange $4, won by 2nd Merlin , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Driver H Orange dropped his whip near the 700m when activating gear. Commenced to over-race for a distance from the 600m when Merlin shied and shifted up the track causing Mr Orange considerable difficulty. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.

Has won at his last three outings. Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr1) at Alexandra Park (3:20.70) beating Merlin in on October 3 at $4.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Should be there at the business end.

3-10 Addington 26Sep25 2600SS $21,713 R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Tim Williams $4, btn 2.7m, wnr We Walk By Faith , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (10m 1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 2.75 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $4. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (3:14.40) beating We Walk By Faith in on September 5 at $3. Racing very well. Can play a role in the finish.

5-7 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $22,813 R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Olivia Thornley $14, btn 9.5m, wnr Republican Party , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (10m 2) over 2600m at this track beaten 9 m by Republican Party (3:11.40) in 4yo+ on October 10 at $14.10. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (3:06.70) beating Wag Star in on May 9 at $12.70 at the bell was 2nd-5m on the pegs. Others preferred.

5-8 Alexandra Park 03Oct25 2700SS $37,200 DISCRETIONARY David Butcher $16, btn 7.0m, wnr Sooner The Bettor , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced throughout.

Four-year-old gelding who has been thereabouts in recent starts. Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2700m at Alexandra Park, beaten 7 m by Sooner The Bettor (3:20.70) on October 3 at $15.80. Finding a few ahead of him.

4-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Ricky May $8, btn 3.8m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (10m 1) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 4 m by Rakero Rocket (4:25.50) on October 5 at $7.50. Two runs back 3rd (30m 3) over 2600m at this track beaten 6 m by Arthur Shelby (3:18.60) in 3yo+ on September 19 at $44.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-10 Addington 26Sep25 2600SS $21,713 R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Olivia Thornley $8, btn 3.2m, wnr We Walk By Faith , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (20m 1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 3 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $7.50. At the start before 6th (Fr1) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 8 m by Akuta (3:11.40) on September 14 at $3.60. Further improvement to come so worth following.

2-8 Alexandra Park 03Oct25 2700SS $37,200 DISCRETIONARY Zachary Butcher $2, btn 1.4m, wnr Sooner The Bettor , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shied at a mark near the 600m briefly shifting up the track before returning to the marker line as the leader.

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Sooner The Bettor at Alexandra Park over 2200m on September 19 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Sooner The Bettor at Alexandra Park over 2700m on October 3 at $2.20. Leading contender.

2-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Craig Ferguson $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Shifted inwards having to be straightened near the 150m.

Last start 2nd (Fr4) over 3000m at Mt Harding beaten 1.4 m by Rakero Rocket (4:25.50) on October 5 at $4.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track beaten 12 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $22. Not keen this time.

7-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY John Morrison $3, btn 28.1m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Meets Rakero Rocket again; when 30 metres seventh at Mt Harding over 3000m in a race on October 5. Will find this tough.

7-7 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $22,813 R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Robbie Close $5, btn 11.9m, wnr Republican Party , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at this track over 2600m on August 22. Last start 7th (10m 1) over 2600m at this track beaten 11 m by Republican Party (3:11.40) in 4yo+ on October 10 at $4.80. Rates well on best form and worth including.

1-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Gavin Smith $10, won by 2nd Wag Star , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 19 run. Last start won by 1.4 m (10m 3) at Mt Harding (4:25.50) beating Wag Star in on October 5 at $9.60. This race will be harder than that win. Others read better.

4-7 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $22,813 R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Robert Butt $9, btn 5.4m, wnr Republican Party , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Republican Party (3:11.40) in 4yo+ on October 10 at $9.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 2600m at this track, beaten 2 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $16. Not keen.

1-7 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $22,813 R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Carter Dalgety $5, won by 2nd Pinseeker , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4 m (25m 1) at this track (3:11.40) beating Pinseeker in 4yo+ on October 10 at $4.70. In form and should feature in the finish again.

5-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY John R Dunn $4, btn 5.9m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 6 m by Rakero Rocket (4:25.50) on October 5 at $4.40. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track beaten 11 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $16.10. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

1-10 Addington 26Sep25 2600SS $21,713 R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Blair Orange $4, won by 2nd Renegade , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

In good form recently. Last start won by 2 m (Fr2) at this track (3:11.60) beating Renegade in 3yo+ on September 26 at $3.60. Bold showing expected again.

2-7 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $22,813 R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Jonny Cox $5, btn 4.1m, wnr Republican Party , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 4 m by Republican Party (3:11.40) in 4yo+ on October 10 at $4.70. Ready to find winning form.

3-8 Mt Harding 05Oct25 3000SS $37,200 R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Tim Williams $13, btn 3.5m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:22.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (FrU1) over 3000m at Mt Harding beaten 3.5 m by Rakero Rocket (4:25.50) on October 5 at $12.90. Two runs back 9th (FrU1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 12 m by We Walk By Faith (3:11.60) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $28. Not as keen on his chances in this field.