Trots ATX Ascot Park - NZ

12-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $12,210 R35 TO R37 3U Blair Orange $63, btn 49.7m, wnr Blaze Lightening , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Over-raced when being restrained to take cover near the 1600m.

Didn't do much last start, 12th (Fr7) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 50 m by Blaze Lightening (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $63.20. Before that 11th (Fr4) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, at the bell was leading 2m on the pegs beaten 50 m by Transonic (2:54.60) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $106. Draws the inside but it has been a long while between drinks so happy to overlook.

9-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Blair Orange $8, btn 14.9m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing towards the first bend. Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr4) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 14 m by Ultimate Perfection (2:16.80) on January 6 at $7.80. Before that 9th (Fr8) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 13th-20.2m 3WWC beaten 18 m by Okiwi Bay (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on November 26 at $63.70. Not keen.

3-9 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,370 R35 TO R36 Rory Mcilwrick $4, btn 2.2m, wnr Jenny Gump , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Jenny Gump at Roxburgh over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second at Gore Raceway over 1700m same class on December 27. Building in fitness and can break though from a good draw.

7-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Carter Dalgety $49, btn 10.8m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 10 m by Ultimate Perfection (2:16.80) on January 6 at $48.60. Before that, 10th (Fr4) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 40 m by Blaze Lightening (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $113. Possible improver.

12-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 1700MS $12,420 R35 Kirstin Green $32, btn 32.1m, wnr Raknruin , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Sr6) over 1700m at Gore Raceway beaten 30 m by Raknruin (2:03.00) on December 27 at $32.40. At his previous start 4th (Sr4) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 21 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $11. Capable of bouncing back.

8-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $12,210 R35 TO R37 3U Mark Hurrell $37, btn 22.4m, wnr Blaze Lightening , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 22 m by Blaze Lightening (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $36.60. Before that, 7th (Fr6) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway was 7th-12.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bowlem Over (2:56.80) on November 16 at $11.80. Capable of a better showing.

3-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Hayden Douglas $4, btn 3.8m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing towards the first bend. Held up early stages of the run home.

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Raknruin at Gore Raceway over 1700m on December 27 at $7.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Ultimate Perfection at Cromwell over 1800m on January 6 at $3.60. Working towards a win.

2-9 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,370 R35 TO R36 Blair Orange $4, btn 0.8m, wnr Jenny Gump , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m at Roxburgh, beaten 0.8 m by Jenny Gump (2:42.10) on January 4 at $3.50. Nice effort last time. Could go one better.

5-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Kerryn Tomlinson $9, btn 5.9m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner racing towards the first bend. Over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 6 m by Ultimate Perfection (2:16.80) on January 6 at $9.40. At the run before 7th (Fr2) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 30 m by Crackle N Crunch (2:28.60) in 4yo+ on January 2 at $43.10. Can be in the finish.

4-9 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,370 R35 TO R36 Hayden Douglas $38, btn 3.0m, wnr Jenny Gump , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr7) over 2200m at Roxburgh, beaten 3 m by Jenny Gump (2:42.10) on January 4 at $37.90. Before that 6th (Sr6) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, at the bell was 10th-16m on the pegs beaten 19 m by Blaze Lightening (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $143.30. This looks a tough test.

9-9 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,370 R35 TO R36 Mark Hurrell $14, btn 27.0m, wnr Jenny Gump , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung outwards and broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr4) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 25 m by Jenny Gump (2:42.10) on January 4 at $14.20. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1700m at Gore Raceway, at the bell was 7th-11.4m 2WWC beaten 16 m by Raknruin (2:03.00) on December 27 at $34.10. Facing a tough assignment this time around.