2-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Kirstin Green $21, btn 4.1m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Improved to finish second over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway last time out on the back of a mediocre seventh at Cromwell the run prior. Can play a role in the finish again.

10-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Brad Williamson $5, btn 105.3m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.

Comes here after finishing a well-beaten tenth on debut over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway a week-and-a-half ago. Very hard to beat.

6-10 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS Mark Hurrell $27, btn 26.7m, wnr My Bonnie Lass , 2:13.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly in the early stages.

Has raced twice this prep and failed to threaten on either occasion, the latest when sixth over 1800m at Cromwell two-and-a-half weeks ago. Has the task ahead.

4-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Robertson $26, btn 7.6m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Struck a track marker on the final bend when driver T Robertson was activating gear.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fourth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Among the leading chances on best form.

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

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 155 metres from the winner in seventh over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

9-12 Omakau 02Jan26 2000SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Max Hill $14, btn 88.8m, wnr Jaccka Jim , 2:13.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing all chance.

Failed to threaten two runs back then last start was a well-beaten ninth over 2000m at Omakau, 90 metres from the winner. Not going well enough.

6-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Kerryn Tomlinson $24, btn 35.9m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Lay inwards near the 900m contacting a track marker.

Has been thereabouts without winning lately, finishing sixth at Ascot Park Raceway last time out over 2200m. Well-placed and can improve sharply.

2-8 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,300 NON-WINNERS 3U Phil Williamson $5, btn 11.6m, wnr Heza Cool Dude , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been in good form lately, including a second over 2600m at Oamaru last start, beaten 11 metres. One of the main contenders.

8-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $28, btn 37.0m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was easily accounted for last start in a richer race over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Others make more appeal.

13-14 Wyndham Raceway 19Jun25 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $20, btn 210.9m, wnr Penelope Lane , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing 13th over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway seven months ago. One of the primary contenders.