2-11 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Barclay $2, btn 1.4m, wnr Major Boy , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m second behind Major Boy at Cromwell over 1800m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Gore Raceway over 2200m in 2yo+ on December 27. Draws the pegs and is ready to break through.

4-12 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $6, btn 2.7m, wnr Mighty Flying Miki , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m fourth behind Mighty Flying Miki at Cromwell over 1800m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second at Roxburgh over 2200m same class on January 4. One of the top chances aided by a good draw.

2-2 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec25 2400SS Trail Mark Shirley btn 0.5m, wnr MAGIC SIGN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding by Raging Bull out of Suvarno Hanover having his first start. Showed ability when second at Central Southland Raceway in a trial on December 12 over 2400m. Will be better for the run.

2-3 Wyndham Raceway 20Dec25 2400SS Trail R J Gutsell btn 1m, wnr MONEY IN THE TILL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare (Sky Major - Pennyana) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Wyndham Raceway in a trial on December 20 over 2400m. Will derive great benefit from this hitout.

5-6 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 3U Rory Mcilwrick $23, btn 25.4m, wnr Cosmic Star , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Roxburgh, beaten 25 m by Cosmic Star (2:45.20) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $22.50. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 22 m by Eatmydust (2:45.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $61.10. Hard to have on those efforts.

6-7 Ascot Park Raceway 09Jan26 2200SS Trail Alister Kyle btn wnr CRUISE MAGUIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 50 m by Cinderella Franco (2:33.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $59.30. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 50 m by Greased Lightnin (2:03.30) in 3yo CG on December 21 at $74.10. Must improve sharply.

5-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 2U R J Stevens $62, btn 15.9m, wnr Eatmydust , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, at the bell was 4th-5.3m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Eatmydust (2:45.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $62.20. Not keen.

2-7 Ascot Park Raceway 09Jan26 2200SS Trail Mark Hurrell btn 0.5m, wnr CRUISE MAGUIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track was 6th-11m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Eun Sogno (2:45.20) in 2yo CG on December 19 at $87.50. The run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, at the bell was 9th-16.2m 2WWC beaten 18 m by Side Hustle (1:52.70) in 2yo+ on December 14 at $37.20. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better result.

12-14 Ascot Park Raceway 12Jun25 2200MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Nathan Williamson $17, btn 30.8m, wnr Northview Ocean , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 12th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Northview Ocean (2:45.60) in 3yo+ on June 12 at $17.10. Go well fresh.

11-11 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Seth Hill $18, btn 269.7m, wnr Major Boy , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards shortly after the start and broke losing all chance.

Comes here second-up after nine days. Broke first-up performance when 11th (Fr5) over 1800m at Cromwell, well beaten by Major Boy (2:16.20) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $17.70. Needs better manners.

3-6 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 3U Max Hill $7, btn 13.8m, wnr Cosmic Star , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Eatmydust at Gore Raceway over 2200m in a 2yo+ on December 27 at $31.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Cosmic Star at Roxburgh over 2200m in a 3yo+ on January 4 at $7.40. Could be there at the business end.