9-11 Oamaru 06Nov25 2600SS $9,825 R35 TO R40 3U Sarah O'reilly $9, btn 20.0m, wnr Style Council , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr5) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 20 m by Style Council (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $8.50. Before that 4th (Fr13) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 19 m by Festus Haggen (2:45.80) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $20.20. Not keen on his chances in this field.

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R37 3U Alana Cameron $21, btn 23.8m, wnr Melton Magnate , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Sr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 23 m by Melton Magnate (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 12 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $5.30. This will be too tough.

1-7 Addington 07Nov25 2600SS $13,688 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $3, won by 2nd She's A Lady , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr6) at Addington (3:20.20) beating She's A Lady in 3yo+ on November 7 at $2.50. Another big run would not surprise.

1-12 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $2, won by 2nd Son Of Doc , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In good form recently. Last start won by 5 m (Fr9) at Motukarara Raceway (2:52.40) beating Son Of Doc in 3yo+ on November 23 at $1.90. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

13-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Blair Orange $10, btn 48.3m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Meets Hi Hopes again; when 50 metres thirteenth at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 3yo+ race on November 23. Must do a lot more.

3-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Tim Williams $16, btn 2.2m, wnr Rapid Response , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 2.25 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $15.70. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by To Ri Ruby (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $10.20. This looks a far sterner test.

12-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 3U Sarah O'reilly $21, btn 23.8m, wnr Impressive Shard , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 12th (U1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 23 m by Impressive Shard (2:33.50) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $20.50. Cannot enthuse in this tough race.

8-14 Addington 21Nov25 1980MS $25,875 R44 TO R50 3U Tim Williams $30, btn 15.7m, wnr Commander Joe , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 15 m by Commander Joe (2:24.00) in 3yo+ on November 21 at $29.90. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1700m at Ascot Park Raceway was 3rd-7.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Tosana (2:05.20) in 3yo+ FM on October 9 at $1.60. Has place claims.

3-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 3U John Morrison $5, btn 0.5m, wnr Style Council , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr10) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 0.5 m by Style Council (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $5.10. Sure to be there at the business end.

5-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 3U R E Cameron $32, btn 7.0m, wnr Style Council , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr11) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 7 m by Style Council (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $31.60. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by Riptide (2:29.20) in 3yo+ on August 17 at $44.50. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for improvement.

8-8 Manawatu 13Nov25 2000MS $10,695 R40 TO R42 3U K A Coppins $10, btn 12.7m, wnr Delightful Dreams , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back from position at dispatch. Raced wide from the 650m. Lay inwards near the 450m despite the efforts of its driver placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 12 m by Delightful Dreams (2:29.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $10.40. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at Manawatu (2:29.80) beating Jahi in on November 10 at $3.80. Finding a few ahead of her.

7-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 3U Leo O'reilly $16, btn 9.7m, wnr Style Council , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 9 m by Style Council (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $16. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr8) at Phar Lap Racecourse (2:45.80) beating Franco Elvis in 3yo+ on October 26 at $8.70. Finding a few ahead of him.

4-8 Manawatu 13Nov25 2000MS $10,695 R40 TO R42 3U Jacob J Dunn $8, btn 6.8m, wnr Delightful Dreams , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 6 m by Delightful Dreams (2:29.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $8.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 3 m by Enya Franco (2:29.80) on November 10 at $2.60. Prefer to see some form back on the board.

9-10 Addington 22Oct25 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV 5U Wilson House $19, btn 25.4m, wnr Patiro , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up late in the run home.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Patiro (2:26.10) in 5yo+ on October 22 at $18.80. Before that 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Double Quick (2:27.30) in 4yo+ on October 15 at $5. Others make more appeal.

1-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U John R Dunn $10, won by 2nd Lorton Vale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 10 m win (Sr4) at Motukarara Raceway (2:31.40) beating Lorton Vale in 3yo+ on November 23 at $10.10. Sure to be there at the business end.

10-12 Addington 21Nov25 1980MS $25,000 R40 TO R43 3U Sam Thornley $54, btn 18.6m, wnr Brandi Snapp , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 18 m by Brandi Snapp (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on November 21 at $54.10. Showed ability the run before when he 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. Bold showing expected.

9-12 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $30,000 R40 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $15, btn 11.3m, wnr Spirit Downunder , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 11 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $15.30. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 5.5 m by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $2.80. Great chance to bounce back.

2-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $6, btn 0.3m, wnr Style Council , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Captain Kobe at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on November 14 at $20.20. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Style Council at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $6. Hard to beat.

1-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 3U Matthew Williamson $3, won by 2nd John Stewart , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 3 m (Fr2) at Motukarara Raceway (2:33.50) beating John Stewart in 3yo+ on November 23 at $3.40. Sure to be in the finish again.

4-8 Rangiora 20Nov25 2600MS $9,300 R45 Henry Sail $5, btn 14.6m, wnr Major Happy , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been mixing his form of late, most recently 4th (Fr5) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by Major Happy (3:18.00) on November 20 at $5.30. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington beaten 10 m by Spirit Downunder (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $70.70. Must do a lot more.