2-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $12,420 R45 TO R55 4U Seth Hill $7, btn 3.2m, wnr Bettor Be Sharp , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 3 m by Bettor Be Sharp (2:28.20) in 4yo+ on November 23 at $6.80. One of the better chances.

7-14 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $31,050 R51 TO R57 3U Robbie Close $5, btn 17.8m, wnr J T Boe , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by J T Boe (2:25.90) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $5.20. Showed ability the run before when he won by a 0.5 m (Fr6) at Kaikoura (3:03.90) beating Major Performer in 3yo+ on November 3 at $2.80. Bold showing expected.

1-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $12,420 R45 TO R55 4U Hayden Douglas $10, won by 2nd Teds Legacy , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 3 m win (Fr6) at Motukarara Raceway (2:28.20) beating Teds Legacy in 4yo+ on November 23 at $10.40. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.

2-5 Ashburton Raceway 18Nov25 2400SS Trail Kimberly Butt btn 0.1m, wnr COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 11th (30m 1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 30 m by Carlin (3:23.80) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $10.70. Prefer others.

2-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $24,563 R50 TO R70 4U Riley Harrison $34, btn 1.1m, wnr Follow Your Dream , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (10m 6) over 2600m at this track beaten 1.1 m by Follow Your Dream (3:16.00) in 4yo+ on November 21 at $33.70. Should be there at the business end.

10-13 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R50 TO R58 3U J J Herbertson $8, btn 35.9m, wnr Double Jeopardy , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 100m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance.

Won three starts back at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m 3yo+ on October 16. Last time out 10th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Double Jeopardy (2:23.30) in 3yo+ on November 14 at $7.80. Can improve sharply.

8-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $24,563 R50 TO R70 4U Jim Curtin $4, btn 23.2m, wnr Follow Your Dream , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Follow Your Dream at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on November 21 at $4.30. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 7 m by The Lazarus Effect (2:20.30) on November 14 at $39.40. Better run anticipated this time.

3-5 Ashburton Raceway 18Nov25 2400SS Trail Ricky May btn 0.2m, wnr COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track was 3rd-5.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 5 m by Triple G (2:25.50) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $7.50. Big danger while fresh.

3-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $24,563 R50 TO R70 4U Gerard O'reilly $53, btn 5.7m, wnr Follow Your Dream , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Mixing form recently. Last start was 3rd (10m 7) over 2600m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Follow Your Dream (3:16.00) in 4yo+ on November 21 at $53.40. Before that beaten 95 metres, fourteenth at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2850m on October 26. Facing a tricky assignment.

1-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $24,563 R50 TO R70 4U John R Dunn $6, won by 2nd Bryce's Meddle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.1 m (Fr2) at this track (3:16.00) beating Bryce's Meddle in 4yo+ on November 21 at $6.40. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

9-13 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R50 TO R58 3U John Morrison $14, btn 32.1m, wnr Double Jeopardy , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Well beaten last start by Double Jeopardy, who he meets again; when 30 metres ninth at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ race on November 14. Not keen.

6-13 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R50 TO R58 3U Blair Orange $4, btn 23.2m, wnr Double Jeopardy , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing ground. Struck track markers near the 1550m when briefly placed in restricted room. Raced wide from the 800m.

Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Double Jeopardy at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on November 14 at $3.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr9) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by J T Boe (2:25.90) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $8.10. Sure to improve on the latest effort.

7-13 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $60,000 MOBILE M 4U John R Dunn $14, btn 38.1m, wnr Esmeralda , 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages.

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 40 m by Esmeralda (2:21.00) in 4yo+ M on November 14 at $13.50. Before that 10th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by It's Tough (2:25.10) on November 11 at $103.70. This looks a far sterner task.

9-14 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $31,050 R59 TO R80 Terry Chmiel $208, btn 41.9m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 1:54.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m and shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room and over a track marker. Lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.

Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 1980m, before that 8th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 23 m by It's Tough (2:25.10) on November 11 at $78. Has the task ahead.

11-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $24,563 R50 TO R70 4U J J Herbertson $8, btn 95.3m, wnr Follow Your Dream , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Follow Your Dream, who he meets again; when 95 metres eleventh at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ race on November 21. Wait until the form picks up.

1-13 Addington 14Nov25 1980MS $30,525 R50 TO R58 3U Tim Williams $3, won by 2nd Christies Art , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 7 m as favourite (Sr4) at this track (2:23.30) beating Christies Art in 3yo+ on November 14 at $3. Can go back-to-back.