3-8 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,300 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $5, btn 21.3m, wnr Heza Cool Dude , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 21 m by Heza Cool Dude (3:24.10) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $5. Major player.

2-10 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Kirstin Green $6, btn 0.3m, wnr Born To Rock , 2:21.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Rydgemont's Heir at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on January 15 at $21.20. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Born To Rock at Riverton over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 25 at $5.60. Among the top chances.

7-8 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,300 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 98.6m, wnr Heza Cool Dude , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2600m at Oamaru, well beaten by Heza Cool Dude (3:24.10) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $6.60. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 65 m by Rydgemont's Heir (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on January 15 at $7.90. Not keen.

11-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Barclay $3, btn 105.6m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. Broke at debut 11th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Rydgemont's Heir (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on January 15 at $3.20. Got it wrong on debut but has winning prospects with better manners.

5-14 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Max Hill $30, btn 19.7m, wnr Rydgemont's Heir , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by Rydgemont's Heir (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on January 15 at $29.90. Watch for improvement.

4-7 Ascot Park Raceway 09Jan26 2200SS Trail M H D Kyle btn 10.2m, wnr FRANCO HEFNER , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 11th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Royal Ahearn (2:54.50) in 3yo+ on June 12 at $17.80. Keep safe fresh.

4-10 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS Graeme Mclay $21, btn 11.1m, wnr My Bonnie Lass , 2:13.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU3) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 11 m by My Bonnie Lass (2:29.60) on January 6 at $21.10. At the run before 6th (FrU2) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 14 m by Arden Solitaire (2:55.40) on January 4 at $29.50. Can progress further.

4-11 Ascot Park Raceway 15Jan26 2200SS $11,790 WITH COND. M H D Kyle $79, btn 14.0m, wnr The Greek Freak , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards passing the 1300m striking a track marker. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

4th (Fr8) over 2200m at this track, beaten 14 m by The Greek Freak (2:53.30) on January 15 at $79. Before that 7th (20m 2) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 17 m by Arden Solitaire (2:55.40) on January 4 at $33.30. This looks too tough.

10-11 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,825 WITH COND. Hayden Douglas $28, btn 160.1m, wnr Tetrick , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (FrU5) over 2600m at Oamaru well beaten by Tetrick (3:21.30) on January 21 at $28.40. Before that, 6th (FrU1) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 8 m by Harriet's Moment (3:31.30) on January 6 at $14.40. One of the contenders if at his best.