8-9 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,370 R35 TO R36 Tim Williams $9, btn 14.0m, wnr Jenny Gump , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 14 m by Jenny Gump (2:42.10) on January 4 at $8.80. Before that, 9th (Fr7) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 25 m by Beluga (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $46.80. The draw can spark improvement.

11-14 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R36 John R Dunn $37, btn 36.5m, wnr Here Comes Marty , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 35 m by Here Comes Marty (2:28.60) on January 1 at $36.80. Before that, 10th (Sr6) over 1950m at Rangiora was 13th-16.3m 5WNC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $37.50. Capable of going a lot better.

7-14 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R36 Craig Thornley $35, btn 17.0m, wnr Here Comes Marty , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 17 m by Here Comes Marty (2:28.60) on January 1 at $34.90. At the run before 6th (Fr1) over 1950m at Rangiora was 5th-7.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $40.40. From a favourable draw can show more.

13-13 Patterson Park 28Dec25 2600SS $12,719 R35 TO R45 3U Jim Curtin $108, btn 255.4m, wnr Elektra King , 2:10.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 800m.

Didn't do much last time out, 13th (Fr5) over 2600m at Patterson Park well beaten by Elektra King (3:31.00) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $108.40. Before that 13th (Fr6) over 2600m at Patterson Park, beaten 60 m by Polly Grey (3:37.10) in 3yo+ on December 26 at $46.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Wait until the form picks up.

14-14 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2000MS $12,938 R38 TO R39 3U Blair Orange $3, btn 58.3m, wnr Jay R Tolkien , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. Raced wide early.

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 14th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 60 m by Jay R Tolkien (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $3.20. The run before 6th (Fr11) over 1950m at Rangiora was 12th-32.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $12.40. Among the chances on her best form.

4-14 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2000MS $12,938 WITH COND. Sam Thornley $5, btn 1.1m, wnr Sweet Willow , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway was 3rd-1.4m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Sweet Willow (2:33.40) on December 29 at $4.90. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 22 m by Sonofamistery (2:24.80) on December 5 at $50.10. Big chance to find the winners' list.

3-7 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $9,125 R35 TO R38 4U Sarah O'reilly $2, btn 4.6m, wnr Lorton Vale , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Jay R Tolkien at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 3yo+ on December 29 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Lorton Vale at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 4yo+ on January 7 at $2.10. Likely to be there at the business end.

7-9 Rangiora 01Jan26 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R40 D L Dolan $13, btn 47.0m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 45 m by Lonnekers (3:23.00) on January 1 at $12.80. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway was 6th-8.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Mighty Flying Lou (2:31.70) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $42. One of the players on best form.

12-14 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2000MS $12,938 WITH COND. Robbie Close $7, btn 38.3m, wnr Sweet Willow , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened in the run home.

Failed to impress last start; 12th (Sr4) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 40 m by Sweet Willow (2:33.40) on December 29 at $6.70. Showed ability the run before when she came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 8 m as favourite (Sr1) at Mt Harding (2:01.80) beating Tuppence in on December 18 at $2.20 at the bell was 13th-17.2m 2WWC. Among the players.

12-13 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,193 R37 TO R41 3U Wilson House $20, btn 121.5m, wnr Don Juan , 2:01.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last start 12th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora, well beaten by Don Juan (2:31.30) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $20.30. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway was 6th-11m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Jay R Tolkien (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $9.60. Not keen on her chances in this field.

6-7 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $9,125 R35 TO R38 4U Blair Orange $3, btn 8.9m, wnr Lorton Vale , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 8 m by Lorton Vale (2:31.30) in 4yo+ on January 7 at $3. At her previous start 11th (Fr7) over 1700m at this track, beaten 25 m by Dynasty (2:00.80) in 4yo M on December 21 at $49. Can be competitive on her best form.