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.

3-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $10, btn 2.7m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumed last start with a third at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m, beaten 2.75 metres. Likely improver who is drawn to advantage. Expected to run well.

2-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 2.2m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway last start after he missed the top-three but wasn't disgraced two back at Cromwell. One of the primary contenders.

9-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Shane Walkinshaw $68, btn 63.5m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start before losing ground over the early stages. Weakened from the 400m.

Not a threat last start when ninth first-up over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 65 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

6-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Alister Kyle $122, btn 48.3m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to threaten two runs back then last start was a well-beaten sixth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, 50 metres from the winner. Hard to have on those efforts.

4-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $8, btn 13.5m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been in the money in two runs this prep, the latest when 13 metres away in fourth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. This looks a suitable assignment.

5-7 Ascot Park Raceway 09Jan26 2200SS Trail D G Anderson btn wnr CRUISE MAGUIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back from a spell of nine months. Was safely held 25 metres away in seventh over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway at his only appearance. A much better run would not surprise.

11-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Rory Mcilwrick $104, btn 89.1m, wnr Our Twinkle , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 700m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 90 metres when 11th over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

11-12 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Kirstin Green $16, btn 24.3m, wnr Mighty Flying Miki , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1100m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 24 metres when 11th over 1800m at Cromwell. Expecting a much better run this time.