1-8 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U G N Thornley $3, won by 2nd Moonlite Cc , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by a neck as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:27.10) beating Moonlite Cc in 3yo+ on November 7 at $2.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 2 m by Beaudiene Always B (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $2.20. Gets the inside draw but place best.

1-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400MS $17,595 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $1, won by 2nd Spirit Of Atlanta , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was on debut by 9 m as favourite (Sr3) at Ashburton Raceway (3:02.10) beating Spirit Of Atlanta in 3yo+ on November 13 at $1.40. Has plenty of upside and from the good draw can win again.

1-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $20,000 R35 TO R44 M 4U Blair Orange $9, won by 2nd Always A Menace , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr6) at Ashburton Raceway (2:04.60) beating Always A Menace in 4yo+ M on November 13 at $8.70. Could go back-to-back.

5-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 1900MS $17,000 R49 4U G Minnucci $42, btn 6.8m, wnr Flying Bird , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and lost contact with the body of the field for a distance passing the 800m despite the efforts of driver G Minnucci. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 6 m by Flying Bird (2:17.60) in 4yo+ on November 3 at $41.50. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 22 m by Always B Magic (3:11.30) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $35.40. Capable of featuring.

5-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $20,000 R35 TO R44 M 4U Jim Curtin $86, btn 9.7m, wnr Troubleshooter , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 9 m by Troubleshooter (2:04.60) in 4yo+ M on November 13 at $86.30. Before that 4th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 21 m by Always A Menace (2:25.20) in 4yo+ M on November 7 at $49.80. Hard to have on those efforts.

2-12 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,000 R40 TO R45 3U Matthew Williamson $15, btn 1.1m, wnr Spirit Downunder , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover.

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $14.60. Two runs back won by a 0.5 m (Fr6) at Kaikoura (2:17.60) beating Major Happy in 4yo+ on November 3 at $7. One of the primary contenders.

15-15 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400SS $17,893 R35 TO R44 3U Tim Williams $2, btn 229.5m, wnr Coba Charged , 2:04.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Last start 15th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, well beaten by Coba Charged (3:05.20) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $2.40. At the run before 7th (Sr1) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 30 m by Scrunch (2:17.40) on November 2 at $23.90. Can do better.

7-12 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,000 R40 TO R45 3U Seth Hill $22, btn 8.6m, wnr Spirit Downunder , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 8 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $21.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (2:26.10) beating Major Happy in 5yo+ on October 22 at $3.10. Worth another chance.

2-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 R41 TO R44 3U Tim Williams $5, btn 3.8m, wnr Elton J , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Scrunch at Kaikoura over 1900m on November 2 at $7.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Elton J at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $4.70. Draws out but going well.

5-12 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,000 R40 TO R45 3U Wilson House $58, btn 5.7m, wnr Spirit Downunder , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend. Again held up late in the run home.

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $57.50. Before that, 8th (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 21 m by Crystal (2:19.30) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $9.90. Exotic chance.

8-9 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $9,475 R41 TO R50 3U Ben Hope $2, btn 92.6m, wnr Dawn To Dark , 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner final bend.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru well beaten by Dawn To Dark (2:23.20) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $2.20. At the start before 9th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Forever Dream (2:23.90) in 3yo+ FM on October 17 at $21.90. Building in fitness so expecting a better run this time.

11-12 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,000 R40 TO R45 3U Colin Defilippi $55, btn 21.6m, wnr Spirit Downunder , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi.

Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 21 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $55. Facing a tough assignment.

1-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,595 R35 TO R37 3U Sam Thornley $2, won by 2nd Hey Tonight , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at Ashburton Raceway (2:03.80) beating Hey Tonight in 3yo+ on November 13 at $2.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 7 m by Elton J (2:24.50) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $25.70. Others make more appeal.

4-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 R41 TO R44 3U Leo O'reilly $13, btn 10.0m, wnr Elton J , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked and broke in the score up losing ground.

Last start 4th (Sr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 10 m by Elton J (2:03.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $13.30. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 8 m by Secret Agent Man (2:55.90) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $13.30. Worth including.