8-10 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $17,000 R35 TO R42 4U S H Raitala $23, btn 37.3m, wnr Waihemo Hannah , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 600m.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 23 m by Hoof It Hagrid (2:23.90) in 4yo+ on November 2 at $12.60. Two runs back won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:31.40) beating Billy Kimber in 4yo+ on October 22 at $17.30. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

4-11 Oamaru 19Oct25 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Kerryn Tomlinson $8, btn 46.4m, wnr Penelope Lane , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (10m 3) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 45 m by Penelope Lane (3:19.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $8.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 7 m by Our Pinocchio (3:32.20) on October 9 at $10.70. Could get into the first four.

3-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 3U Wilson House $9, btn 5.7m, wnr Royal Diedre , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 5.5 m by Royal Diedre (3:08.40) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $8.90. One for the exotics.

2-10 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail John Morrison btn 0.5m, wnr TU TANGATA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 5 m by Clotilde Wainwright (3:06.50) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $18.20. Two runs back won by 2.75 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:57.20) beating Val Thorens in on October 12 at $4. Among the major players.

1-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 3U Olivia Thornley $8, won by 2nd Prince Teka , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at Kaikoura (3:08.40) beating Prince Teka in 3yo+ on November 2 at $8.20. Could be in the finish again.

1-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $14,550 R35 TO R40 4U G E Hall Jnr $2, won by 2nd Rachmaninov , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Kaikoura and Oamaru. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at Kaikoura (2:23.90) beating Rachmaninov in 4yo+ on November 2 at $1.60. Hat-trick is on the cards.

3-10 Ascot Park Raceway 26Oct25 2200SS $11,580 R35 TO R45 3U Matthew Williamson $9, btn 3.8m, wnr Massive Merc , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (10m 1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 4 m by Massive Merc (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $8.90. Solid top-four prospects.

2-10 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $17,000 R35 TO R42 4U J Van Rijn $5, btn 2.4m, wnr Waihemo Hannah , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track beaten 6 m by Brett's Mate (2:32.90) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $44.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2810m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 3.5 m by Cormoran Strike (3:47.30) in 5yo+ on October 12 at $29.80. Not keen.

5-7 Addington 19Sep25 1980MS $60,000 MOBILE F 3 Sam Thornley $33, btn 135.5m, wnr Ya Rite Darl , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, well beaten by Ya Rite Darl (2:29.30) in 3yo F on September 19 at $33.10. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Fr3) at Ashburton Raceway (3:08.30) beating Moa Mojito in on August 31 at $3.50. Place best.

1-10 Ascot Park Raceway 26Oct25 2200SS $11,580 R35 TO R45 3U Craig Ferguson $2, won by 2nd Bill Bootit , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ascot Park Raceway and Wyndham Raceway. Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr5) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:57.60) beating Bill Bootit in 3yo+ on October 26 at $2.30. Could maintain the perfect record this time in.

3-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $14,550 R41 TO R50 M 4U J A Macdonald $7, btn 22.7m, wnr Midnight Diamond , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing considerable ground.

Solid run when a close second behind Mavis Jones at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2100m in a 3yo+ on October 26 at $15.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Midnight Diamond at Kaikoura over 1900m in a 4yo+ M on November 2 at $7.30. Draws wide but working up to a win.

8-9 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,213 R40 TO R46 Samantha Ottley $5, btn 55.1m, wnr Rachmaninov , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend striking track markers hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Forced to race wide from the 600m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.

Well beaten last start by Rachmaninov, a rival who he faces again; when 55 metres eighth at Kaikoura over 2400m in a race on November 3. Hard to have on those efforts.

1-10 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail Paul Nairn won by 2nd ROYAL ROCK , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (FrU3) over 2400m at Kaikoura, well beaten by Rachmaninov (3:04.70) on November 3 at $3.40. At his previous start 16th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track, well beaten by Brett's Mate (2:32.90) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $13.50. Has won a trial since last seen and can measure up on best form.

5-10 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail Anj Mugford btn wnr TU TANGATA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 85 m by Tarragindi (3:21.50) in 3yo+ on September 12 at $62.70. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 4 m by Speeding Spirit (3:15.50) in 3yo+ on September 7 at $18. Must improve sharply.

10-10 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $17,000 R35 TO R42 4U G Minnucci $10, btn 420.9m, wnr Waihemo Hannah , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr14) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 19 m by Clotilde Wainwright (3:06.50) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $13.50. Two runs back won by 1.1 m (Fr7) at this track (3:22.70) beating The Merc in on October 10 at $10.90. Might find this a bit tough.

1-9 Oamaru 06Nov25 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R50 3U Brad Williamson $2, won by 2nd Whispering Over , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start won a big 18 m win (FrU1) at Oamaru (3:19.00) beating Whispering Over in 3yo+ on October 19 at $20.10. Capable of going well again.

4-10 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $17,000 R43 TO R50 4U G E Hall Jnr $22, btn 40.2m, wnr Look To Da Stars , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 4.5 m win (FrU2) at Kaikoura (3:04.70) beating Musclynn in on November 3 at $8.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 2.25 m by Hoof It Hagrid (2:23.90) in 4yo+ on November 2 at $11.70. This looks a tougher assignment.

2-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $14,550 R41 TO R50 M 4U B M Beckwith $16, btn 15.1m, wnr Midnight Diamond , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 15 m by Midnight Diamond (2:18.90) in 4yo+ M on November 2 at $16.30. Can play a role.