8-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 Craig Ferguson $70, btn 35.6m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 35 metres at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m six weeks ago. Has the job ahead.

1-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Barclay $2, won by 2nd Shergar , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

After a string of placings broke through for a deserved win last time over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, scoring by 2.25 metres. Drawn nicely. Can measure up again.

4-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $12,420 R40 TO R46 Brent Barclay $4, btn 12.4m, wnr Anita Mary , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third two starts back at Gore Raceway then missed the frame last start over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Sure to play a major role.

8-12 Omakau 02Jan26 2000MS $11,500 R35 TO R39 4U Riley Harrison $5, btn 47.3m, wnr Crackle N Crunch , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when eighth at Omakau over 2000m, beaten 45 metres. From a better draw can play a major role.

4-10 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,650 R35 TO R50 Mia Holbrough $15, btn 10.8m, wnr Ukraine , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished fourth over 2600m at Oamaru last time out to continue a run of very steady form. Bold showing expected again.

6-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200MS $9,825 R35 TO R36 Kirstin Green $18, btn 10.3m, wnr Hazer , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Safely held last time when 10 metres from the winner in sixth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. This looks a far sterner test.

3-7 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $9,125 4U Seth Hill $4, btn 11.6m, wnr Cinderella Franco , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued his very strong form of late with a third over 1800m at Cromwell two-and-a-half weeks ago. Capable of going well on best performances.