11-15 Addington 11Nov25 3200SS $1,000,000 G1 Olivia Thornley $136, btn 30.0m, wnr Kingman , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m losing ground.

Well-beaten 10 days ago at this track over 3200m, and two back 9th (Fr10) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 35 m by Merlin (2:54.80) on November 3 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this field.

8-11 Addington 11Nov25 2600MS $58,950 FFA 3U Mark Purdon $3, btn 15.7m, wnr Franco Sinatra , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 15 m by Franco Sinatra (3:09.10) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $2.80. At the start before 9th (FrU1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 35 m by Republican Party (2:55.10) on October 27 at $12.30. Draws well so do not dismiss.

8-10 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $193,000 FFA Nathan Williamson $60, btn 30.8m, wnr Leap To Fame , 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1980m, 7 days ago and two back 3rd (20m 6) over 2400m at Kaikoura beaten 19 m by The Lazarus Effect (2:55.70) in 4yo+ on November 3 at $24.80. Not here.

5-14 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $31,050 R59 TO R80 Blair Orange $14, btn 30.5m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 1:54.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Meets The Lazarus Effect again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 1980m in a race on November 14. Hard to have on those efforts.

1-14 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $31,050 R59 TO R80 Robert Butt $2, won by 2nd Here's Herbie , 1:54.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 7 m win (Fr3) at this track (2:20.30) beating Here's Herbie in on November 14 at $1.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Faces a tougher test but could continue his progress.

4-15 Addington 11Nov25 3200SS $1,000,000 G1 Crystal Hackett $124, btn 7.6m, wnr Kingman , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2450m.

Last start 4th (Fr18) over 3200m at this track, beaten 7 m by Kingman (3:54.80) on November 11 at $124.20. At the run before game effort when 2nd (10m 1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 1.1 m by Jeremiah (2:43.90) on October 17 at $2.60. Eye-catcher in the New Zealand Cup and could challenge.

2-11 Addington 11Nov25 2600MS $58,950 FFA 3U Blair Orange $8, btn 1.4m, wnr Franco Sinatra , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind The Lazarus Effect at Kaikoura over 2400m in a 4yo+ on November 3 at $5.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Franco Sinatra at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on November 11 at $8.20. Rates highly. First four hope.

5-15 Addington 11Nov25 3200SS $1,000,000 G1 Blair Orange $38, btn 9.5m, wnr Kingman , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr13) over 3200m at this track, beaten 9 m by Kingman (3:54.80) on November 11 at $38. At the start before 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 17 m by Republican Party (2:55.10) on October 27 at $7.70. Can measure up with his A-game.

1-15 Addington 11Nov25 3200SS $1,000,000 G1 L A Mccarthy $6, won by 2nd Leap To Fame , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly near the 2450m when there was a slight easing of the pace hampering a trailing runner. Raced wide from the 1400m.

Comes here in the right form. Won New Zealand Cup by 3.5 m (Fr12) at this track (3:54.80) beating Leap To Fame in on November 11 at $5.70. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Fr4) at Melton (2:36.20) beating Hi Manameisjeff in G1 Victoria Cup on October 18 at $5.50. Continued his rise with a remarkable New Zealand Cup win last week and has the class to overcome the wide draw.

2-13 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R58 TO R70 Robert Butt $3, btn 0.3m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Kiss The Girls at Motukarara Raceway over 2810m on October 12 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when a close second behind It's Tough at this track over 1980m on November 11 at $2.80. Encouraging effort last time and may improve further.

1-13 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R58 TO R70 John R Dunn $2, won by 2nd Sideshow Bruce , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker.

Registered three wins at his last three starts. Last start won by a neck as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:25.10) beating Sideshow Bruce in on November 11 at $1.90. Tougher task here but is in winning form so include.