4-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Lawrence Mccormick $41, btn 5.1m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr5) over 2400m at Kaikoura beaten 5 m by Father Time (3:00.20) on November 3 at $41.20. Before that 5th (Fr9) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 13 m by Muscle Mountain (2:02.80) on October 27 at $63.30. Prefer others.

1-5 Maryborough 02Nov25 2690MS $30,000 No NR G3 Jason Lee $1, won by 2nd Keayang Stuka , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has won 10 of her last 13. Last start won a big 14 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Maryborough (3:19.90) beating Keayang Stuka in G3 No NR on November 2 at $1.20. Has been terrific in Australia this campaign and should get her chance from this draw.

8-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Nathan Williamson $14, btn 40.5m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Father Time, who she meets again; when 40 metres eighth at Kaikoura over 2400m in a race on November 3. Form not up to scratch.

3-5 Maryborough 02Nov25 2690MS $30,000 No NR G3 Chris Svanosio $5, btn 16.7m, wnr Jilliby Ballerini , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2690m at Maryborough beaten 16 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:19.90) in G3 No NR on November 2 at $4.80. Inter Dominion and TAB trot winner who could be building towards another peak.

6-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Samantha Ottley $12, btn 29.7m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

Well beaten last start by Father Time, a rival who he faces again; when 30 metres sixth at Kaikoura over 2400m in a race on November 3. Must improve sharply.

7-9 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 1700MS $37,900 FFA Gavin Smith $23, btn 16.7m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 16 m by Muscle Mountain (2:02.80) on October 27 at $22.90. Before that 9th (20m 4) over 2000m at this track beaten 14 m by Mighty Logan (2:28.40) in 3yo+ on October 10 at $61.50. Has the job ahead.

1-9 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 1700MS $37,900 FFA Ben Hope $2, won by 2nd Bet N Win , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Eight-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ashburton Raceway and this track. Last start won by 2 m as favourite (Fr2) at Ashburton Raceway (2:02.80) beating Bet N Win in on October 27 at $2. In form at the right time and looks the best of the local hopes.

7-12 Addington 17Oct25 2600SS $40,000 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP John R Dunn $5, btn 14.9m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the first bend losing ground.

Last start was 7th (10m 1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 14 m by Muscle Mountain (3:16.30) on October 17 at $5.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.1 m (10m 3) at this track (2:28.40) beating I Dream Of Jeannie in 3yo+ on October 10 at $6.70. One for the exotics.

3-9 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 1700MS $37,900 FFA Ricky May $15, btn 3.2m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Muscle Mountain at this track over 2600m on October 17 at $15.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Muscle Mountain at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m on October 27 at $14.90. Ticking along well and could be in the finish.

5-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Mark Purdon $2, btn 16.5m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (15m 1) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 16 m by Father Time (3:00.20) on November 3 at $1.80. At the previous start 5th (20m 2) over 2600m at this track beaten 11 m by Muscle Mountain (3:16.30) on October 17 at $1.90. Not quite at his best of late but he is up to this with his A-game.

11-12 Addington 10Oct25 2000SS $40,000 R65 TO R120 SPECIAL 3U Matthew Williamson $69, btn 71.0m, wnr Mighty Logan , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 150m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Meets Mighty Logan again; when 70 metres eleventh at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ race on October 10. Must do a lot more.

1-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Tim Williams $28, won by 2nd Bounce N Beyond , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) The crupper broke after the finish line.

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 27 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck (Fr7) at Kaikoura (3:00.20) beating Bounce N Beyond in on November 3 at $28.40. This race will be harder than that win. Place looks his best hope at this level.

11-12 Melton 18Oct25 1720MS $60,000 No NR G1 Tayla French $41, btn 40m, wnr Keayang Zahara , 1:55.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 40 m by Keayang Zahara (2:03.00) in G1 No NR on October 18 at $41. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Menangle (1:54.30) beating Constantinople in No NR on October 4 at $2. Tricky draw but it wouldn't shock if he was in the finish.

11-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Blair Orange $9, btn 88.6m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 900m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again near the 500m losing all chance.

Well beaten last start by Father Time, a rival who she faces again; when 90 metres eleventh at Kaikoura over 2400m in a race on November 3. Not up to this.

3-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 G N Thornley $9, btn 3.8m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start for 3rd (Fr6) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 4 m by Father Time (3:00.20) on November 3 at $8.80. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Muscle Mountain at this track over 2600m on October 17 at $61.90. Could be worth a spot in the first four.

10-11 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $58,950 R60 TO R120 Sam Thornley $129, btn 66.2m, wnr Father Time , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr9) over 2400m at Kaikoura beaten 65 m by Father Time (3:00.20) on November 3 at $129.40. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 40 m by Muscle Mountain (3:16.30) on October 17 at $49.10. Looks outclassed.

1-6 Albion Park 25Oct25 2138MS $14,980 No NR Pete Mcmullen $1, won by 2nd Golden Sunset , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back from its allotted position at the start.

First-up galloped out but recovered for 3rd (10m Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-22.8 beaten 10 m by Sheetweb Weaver (2:48.50) in G3 No NR on September 27 at $2.60. Then last time won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Albion Park (2:36.60) beating Golden Sunset in No NR on October 25 at $1.30. Enigmatic but has some brilliance so keep him safe.

2-9 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 1700MS $37,900 FFA Robert Butt $3, btn 1.9m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Switched to a pace near the 140m and lost ground before returning to a trot near the 100m.

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Mighty Logan at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on October 10 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Muscle Mountain at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m on October 27 at $2.70. Tough draw but won the Rowe Cup at the distance and is a two-time third-up winner so should be ready.