5-10 Ashburton Raceway 13Jan26 1700MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U D L Dolan $73, btn 31.3m, wnr Rocky Pacific , 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed out two starts ago then finished fifth at his latest run over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, 30 metres adrift. Hard to have on those efforts.

4-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Brent Barclay $9, btn 5.1m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards near the 400m contacting several track markers.

Form average and it has been 27 runs since the last win. Last start finished fourth over 1800m at Cromwell. Can be competitive if at her best.

4-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $9,825 R35 TO R36 Hayden Douglas $4, btn 2.4m, wnr Hazer , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished a close fourth last start at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m, beaten 2.5 metres. Drawn nicely. Leading contender.

12-13 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $10,175 R35 TO R37 Seth Hill $23, btn 21.3m, wnr Ultimate Perfection , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Failed to threaten when 12th last start over 1800m at Cromwell. Has the job ahead.

2-9 Omakau 02Jan26 2000MS $11,370 R35 TO R42 3U Max Hill $17, btn 3.5m, wnr Sonofamistery , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2000m at Omakau last time out on the back of a mediocre fourth at Ashburton Raceway the run prior. Sure to play a major role.

7-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $9,825 R35 TO R36 Rory Mcilwrick $2, btn 11.6m, wnr Hazer , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Nice run two back then was well-supported but missed the placings over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway more recently. Among the chances on best performances.

7-13 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,438 R35 TO R39 3U Mark Hurrell $73, btn 24.3m, wnr Mr President , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay out and paced roughly in the score up and out of position at the start.

Has been midfield at his last few runs, including a seventh at Ascot Park Raceway last time out over 2200m. Has the ability to measure up to this field.

12-13 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,438 R35 TO R39 3U Sarah O'reilly $65, btn 145.0m, wnr Mr President , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner.

Has not done much in two runs this prep, the latest a 145 metres 12th over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Not on current form.

8-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $9,825 R35 TO R36 Carter Dalgety $32, btn 20.5m, wnr Hazer , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early stages. Over raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 35 runs. Last start finished eighth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Not doing enough.