2-7 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $10,038 R41 TO R50 Brad Williamson $9, btn 4.6m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up last start over 2000m at Oamaru on the back of a win at Ascot Park Raceway two runs back. Sure to be thereabouts.

3-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $12,420 R40 TO R46 D G Anderson $17, btn 4.9m, wnr Anita Mary , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Did well last time to finish 5 metres from the winner in third over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Not as keen on his chances in this field.

9-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $12,773 R47 TO R55 3U Craig Ferguson $5, btn 39.7m, wnr Duchess Of Kent , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing ninth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Can do much better.

11-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 Samantha Ottley $21, btn 38.1m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Was safely held last time out in 11th over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 40 metres. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

2-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 Kirstin Green $8, btn 2.7m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up over 2600m at Cromwell last start after she missed the placings but wasn't disgraced two back at Motukarara Raceway. Sure to be there at the business end.

1-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 E E Barron $7, won by 2nd Insarchatwist , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored a deserved win by 2.75 metres over 2600m at Cromwell last start after a string of minor placings. Expected to feature.

8-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $12,773 R47 TO R55 3U Kirstin Green $49, btn 32.9m, wnr Duchess Of Kent , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has had three runs this time in and struggled, the latest when eighth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Others preferred.

6-14 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600MS $15,525 R40 TO R55 Craig Ferguson $28, btn 14.6m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished sixth last start over 2600m at Cromwell, 14 metres from the winner. Expecting a much better run this time.

4-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $12,773 R47 TO R55 3U Max Hill $47, btn 10.8m, wnr Duchess Of Kent , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Turned out in a much better run second-up, finishing 10 metres away in fourth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Rates highly and worth including.