Trots ATX Ascot Park - NZ

7-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $11,790 R46 TO R50 3U Craig Ferguson $2, btn 41.0m, wnr Always Be Bootie , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted wider on the track leaving the final bend and struck the sulky wheel of Tua Lipa and broke in consequence losing ground. Paced roughly in the run home.

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 40 m by Always Be Bootie (2:41.10) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $2.10. The run previous 11th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru was 7th-10.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Take The Miki (2:34.80) on December 10 at $6.30. Can do better from the ace draw.

1-7 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $10,950 WITH COND. Brent Barclay $2, won by 2nd Ideal Crown , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr7) at Roxburgh (2:39.70) beating Ideal Crown in on January 4 at $1.90. Facing a more difficult assignment.

5-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 Matthew Williamson $28, btn 11.1m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 11 m by Tua Lipa (3:16.50) on January 6 at $27.60. At her previous start 8th (Sr3) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 40 m by Always Be Bootie (2:41.10) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $38.10. Strips fitter and from a low draw is worth including.

13-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 Brent Barclay $28, btn 77.2m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 9 days ago at Cromwell over 2600m, before that 11th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 85 m by J T Boe (2:39.50) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $16.70. Not on current form.

3-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $11,790 R46 TO R50 3U Seth Hill $17, btn 5.7m, wnr Always Be Bootie , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted ground outwards leaving the final bend dictating Cracker Opie wider on the track which contacted the sulky wheel of Tua Lipa and broke in consequence.

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Always Be Bootie (2:41.10) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $16.50. Two runs back won by 5.5 m (Fr8) at this track (2:03.20) beating Betting Sensation in 4yo+ M on December 19 at $9.70 at the bell was leading 1.4m on the pegs. Capable of playing a role.

1-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2200MS $11,790 R46 TO R50 3U Brent Barclay $10, won by 2nd Tua Lipa , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at Gore Raceway (2:41.10) beating Tua Lipa in 3yo+ on December 27 at $9.60 at the bell was 7th-12m on the pegs. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

1-7 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 1700MS $27,375 F 3 Brent Barclay $2, won by 2nd Always B Magic , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:02.80) beating Always B Magic in 3yo F on December 19 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 2.5m on the pegs. Well placed again and hard to stop.

11-15 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600SS $21,050 R50 TO R90 Craig Ferguson $104, btn 52.9m, wnr Hacksaw Ridge , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Began her campaign last start running 11th (10m 2) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 55 m by Hacksaw Ridge (3:18.90) on January 6 at $104.20. Must improve.

10-15 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600SS $21,050 R50 TO R90 Kirstin Green $61, btn 50.2m, wnr Hacksaw Ridge , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Reared as the start was effected with the overcheck coming adrift and broke losing ground.

Didn't do much last start, 10th (10m 5) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 50 m by Hacksaw Ridge (3:18.90) on January 6 at $61.10. Before that 9th (10m 4) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 50 m by Always Dreaming (3:21.70) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $24.70. Place best.

99-15 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600SS $21,050 R50 TO R90 Brad Williamson $27, btn 267.3m, wnr Hacksaw Ridge , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. A hopple carrier strap came adrift near the 2100m with the gelding being retired from the event by driver B Williamson.

Last start pulled up at Cromwell on January 6 over 2600m. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 2700m at Roxburgh, beaten 35 m by Double Jeopardy (3:20.10) on January 4 at $16.60. Can measure up with his A game.

10-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2700SS $25,438 R50 TO R90 3U Shane Walkinshaw $71, btn 62.9m, wnr Always Dreaming , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Last start 10th (10m U1) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 65 m by Always Dreaming (3:21.70) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $71.10. At his previous start 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 4.5m on the pegs beaten 40 m by J T Boe (2:39.50) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $21.20. Better placed so include.

9-15 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600SS $21,050 R50 TO R90 Brent Barclay $52, btn 23.2m, wnr Hacksaw Ridge , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away.

Last start 9th (10m 1) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 23 m by Hacksaw Ridge (3:18.90) on January 6 at $52.10. Before that, 8th (10m 1) over 2700m at Gore Raceway, beaten 45 m by Always Dreaming (3:21.70) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $27.60. Capable of bouncing back.