1-2 Oamaru 21Jan26 2500SS Trail N S Taylor won by 2nd HUNTER HILLS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Seven-year-old gelding (Angus Hall - Whispering Champagne) making his debut. Won a trial on January 21 at Oamaru over 2500m. Trialling well and a bold showing is expected.

99-14 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050SS $11,385 NON-WINNERS John Morrison $41, btn 267.3m, wnr Clovelly Hill , 2:06.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Last start pulled up at Phar Lap Raceway on January 7 over 2050m. Two runs back 12th (Fr1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Bacardi Doll (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $18.70. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.

5-10 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Robertson $14, btn 5.1m, wnr Born To Rock , 2:21.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2000m at Riverton, beaten 5 m by Born To Rock (2:56.40) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $13.60. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 7 m by Rydgemont's Heir (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on January 15 at $26.40. Deserves another chance.

4-9 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,423 NON-WINNERS 3U Leo O'reilly $18, btn 5.9m, wnr Luca , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke over the concluding stages losing ground.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr7) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 6 m by Luca (3:14.50) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $18.40. Plenty of scope for improvement.

2-9 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $11,370 R35 Matthew Williamson $29, btn 4.9m, wnr Franco Hefner , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 5 m by Franco Hefner (2:56.90) on January 29 at $29.30. Looks very hard to beat.

7-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Leo O'reilly $21, btn 48.9m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 53 days ago at this track over 2000m, and two back 5th (Fr5) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 25 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $10.90. Not going well enough.

4-5 Rangiora 06Jan26 2600SS Trail Kimberly Butt btn 9.45m, wnr MAKANI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Seven-year-old mare by Father Patrick out of Teardrop Explodes on debut. Finished fourth in a trial on January 6 at Rangiora over 2600m. Can place on debut

9-16 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400SS $18,190 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $80, btn 17.3m, wnr The Will , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track beaten 11 m by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $23.90. Likely to need the run.

2-5 Ashburton Raceway 20Jan26 2400SS Trail Gerard O'reilly btn 1.5m, wnr ROYALGLOW , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (FrU1) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, well beaten by Clovelly Hill (2:41.20) on January 7 at $87.70. At the start before 15th (FrU6) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Lauzelle (3:17.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $20.50. This looks a suitable assignment.

4-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Lionel Dobbs $109, btn 37.5m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 40 m by Amistozo (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $108.90. Two runs back 7th (FrU4) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 50 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $38.90. This will fully test.

4-8 Oamaru 21Jan26 2600SS $9,300 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Thornley $22, btn 27.0m, wnr Heza Cool Dude , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Trotted roughly at various stages.

Last start 4th (FrU3) over 2600m at this track beaten 25 m by Heza Cool Dude (3:24.10) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $22.40. At the start before 8th (FrU2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 30 m by Birstall Babe (2:39.60) on January 1 at $67.30. Well-placed and can improve sharply.

2-9 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,423 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $4, btn 0.8m, wnr Luca , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Luca at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres second at Waterlea Raceway in on January 18. Form sound and expected to measure up.