8-9 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $11,844 R42 TO R44 T P Duley $19, btn 24.3m, wnr Bruntwood Brigade , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 24 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:23.00) on January 18 at $18.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 35 m by Kowhai Star (2:26.10) on January 16 at $22. Wait until the form picks up.

7-7 Riverton 25Jan26 1940MS $12,775 R42 TO R50 Brad Williamson $11, btn 11.9m, wnr Tua Lipa , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Won three starts back at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m on January 15. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1940m at Riverton beaten 11 m by Tua Lipa (2:32.40) on January 25 at $10.50. Winning chance on his best form.

7-7 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $10,038 R41 TO R50 Matthew Williamson $6, btn 26.5m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Briefly raced wider on the track near the 1400m when Rightazz shifted outwards. Raced greenly near the 900m.

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track, beaten 25 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.30) on January 21 at $6.30. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 0.8 m by Woodlea Rocks (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on January 7 at $2.20. One of the better chances.

3-7 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $10,038 R41 TO R50 Sarah O'reilly $8, btn 10.8m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend.

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 10 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.30) on January 21 at $8. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Fr7) at Ashburton Raceway (2:01.80) beating Scotlynn Crunch in 4yo+ M on January 13 at $6.50. Going along well. Strong contender.

2-10 Ashburton Raceway 13Jan26 1700MS $9,650 R42 TO R45 4U T P Duley $12, btn 15.7m, wnr John Stewart , 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when a close second behind Topaz at Rangiora over 2000m on January 1 at $33.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind John Stewart at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 4yo+ on January 13 at $11.50. Can feature again.

9-10 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,650 R35 TO R50 Blair Orange $30, btn 95.9m, wnr Ukraine , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (10m U1) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Ukraine (3:16.90) on January 21 at $30.20. Before that pulled up at Cromwell on January 6 over 2600m. Form not inspiring.

1-10 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $12,063 R39 TO R41 3U Amanda Tomlinson $17, won by 2nd A Better Jackalack , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr5) at Waterlea Raceway (2:27.70) beating A Better Jackalack in 3yo+ on January 18 at $16.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Can play a role in the finish.

6-9 Richmond Park 11Jan26 1609MS $12,791 R44 TO R50 3U Tim Williams $16, btn 7.6m, wnr Captain Tyron , 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1050m.

Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Richmond Park beaten 7 m by Captain Tyron (1:52.70) in 3yo+ on January 11 at $15.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2400m at Richmond Park, beaten 12 m by Candy Cane (2:57.20) on January 9 at $13.30. Rates highly and can do much better.

3-9 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $11,844 R45 TO R50 Jim Curtin $11, btn 5.4m, wnr Showcase , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when a close second behind Matai Harry at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m on January 16 at $24.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Showcase at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m on January 18 at $10.70. Will give a good account.

2-10 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,650 R35 TO R50 Carter Dalgety $7, btn 6.8m, wnr Ukraine , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Topaz at Rangiora over 2000m on January 1 at $10.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Ukraine at this track over 2600m on January 21 at $7. Can continue the good form and take this out.

4-7 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $10,038 R41 TO R50 Sheree Tomlinson $12, btn 11.9m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2000m at this track beaten 11 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.30) on January 21 at $12.40. At the start before 9th (Fr4) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 35 m by Tua Lipa (3:16.50) on January 6 at $24.30. Has ability and can do much better.

4-8 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,230 R41 TO R50 Blair Orange $7, btn 19.4m, wnr Peraki Seelster , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (10m 3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 19 m by Peraki Seelster (3:02.90) on January 25 at $7.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 8 m by Tua Lipa (3:16.50) on January 6 at $29.10. Can do much better.

4-9 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $11,844 R45 TO R50 Robbie Close $7, btn 6.8m, wnr Showcase , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 6 m by Showcase (2:25.00) on January 18 at $6.80. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 8 m by Matai Harry (2:28.20) on January 16 at $41.50. Wait until the form picks up.

6-7 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $10,038 R41 TO R50 John Morrison $10, btn 23.8m, wnr Munroe's Mate , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track beaten 23 m by Munroe's Mate (2:26.30) on January 21 at $9.80. Before that 4th (Fr9) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway was 5th-9m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ohoka Cobra (2:30.90) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $180.10. Not keen.