5-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R35 TO R37 Sheree Tomlinson $63, btn 3.8m, wnr Go Home Denise , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 4 m by Go Home Denise (3:08.50) on January 25 at $62.70. At the run before 8th (Fr7) over 2200m at Wingatui, at the bell was leading.7m 2WNC beaten 65 m by Tillaberi (2:53.80) in 3yo+ on December 7 at $12.20. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

2-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R39 TO R50 Hayden Douglas $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Kracka Looka , 2:11.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Petite Trixton at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on January 21 at $15.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Kracka Looka at Riverton over 2000m on January 25 at $5.30. Winning prospects.

9-16 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 2400SS $13,375 R35 TO R45 Robbie Holmes $26, btn 9.2m, wnr Dark Ghana , 2:17.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 9 m by Dark Ghana (3:24.60) on January 18 at $26.40. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (30m 3) at Waterlea Raceway (3:30.40) beating Help Me in on January 16 at $11.10. Not keen on his chances in this field.

10-16 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 2400SS $13,375 R35 TO R45 Sheree Tomlinson $12, btn 10.3m, wnr Dark Ghana , 2:17.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 10 m by Dark Ghana (3:24.60) on January 18 at $12.30. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 9 m by Dark Ghana (3:22.10) on January 16 at $10.90. Has the job ahead.

8-16 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 2400SS $13,375 R35 TO R45 Jim Curtin $11, btn 8.4m, wnr Dark Ghana , 2:17.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up middle stages of the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 8 m by Dark Ghana (3:24.60) on January 18 at $10.90. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 8 m by Dark Ghana (3:22.10) on January 16 at $15.30. Should improve sharply.

1-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R35 TO R38 Mia Holbrough $10, won by 2nd Spiritinthesky , 2:17.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following January 21 run. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (FrU1) at Riverton (2:50.30) beating Spiritinthesky in on January 25 at $9.50. This race will be harder than that win. This looks a far sterner test.

11-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R35 TO R37 Tim Williams $10, btn 35.6m, wnr Go Home Denise , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Fr10) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 35 m by Go Home Denise (3:08.50) on January 25 at $9.50. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 2600m at this track, well beaten by Petite Trixton (3:23.40) in 4yo+ on January 21 at $60.80. Facing a tough assignment.

3-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R35 TO R38 Matthew Williamson $6, btn 4.1m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:17.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Almighty at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 4yo+ on January 7 at $9.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Joany Baby at Riverton over 2000m on January 25 at $5.50. One of the key runners.

3-12 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,000 R38 TO R55 Sam Thornley $25, btn 4.6m, wnr Vertigo , 2:04.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Dark Ghana at Waterlea Raceway over 2400m on January 18 at $23.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Vertigo at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m on January 25 at $25.30. Among the contenders.

3-11 Cromwell 06Jan26 2600SS $11,790 R39 TO R40 Sarah O'reilly $7, btn 11.6m, wnr Racey Krusa , 2:11.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early stages of the run home.

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 11 m by Racey Krusa (3:32.20) on January 6 at $7.30. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Roxburgh (2:49.90) beating Majesdix in on January 4 at $4.50. Strong contender.

8-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R39 TO R50 Mia Holbrough $10, btn 224.6m, wnr Kracka Looka , 2:11.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start hampering an outside runner losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Riverton well beaten by Kracka Looka (2:43.20) on January 25 at $10.30. At the start before 5th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 22 m by Petite Trixton (3:23.40) in 4yo+ on January 21 at $23. Deserves another chance.

3-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R35 TO R37 Olivia Thornley $4, btn 0.8m, wnr Go Home Denise , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Switch On at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m on January 13 at $6.90. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Go Home Denise at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m on January 25 at $3.70. Big chance.

9-11 Addington 30Jan26 2600SS $16,703 R35 TO R40 3U Samantha Ottley $24, btn 26.7m, wnr Petite Trixton , 2:06.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 9th (FrU2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Petite Trixton (3:24.60) in 3yo+ on January 30. Showed ability the race before when he won by 380 m (FrU1) at Ashburton Raceway (3:05.20) beating Father Mike in on January 25 at $10.80. In the mix on the form from three back.

8-11 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 Craig Ferguson $17, btn 33.8m, wnr Krackaling , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (FrU2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by Krackaling (2:51.40) on January 29 at $16.70. At his previous start good run when 3rd (FrU2) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 4.5 m by Mor Moonlight (3:34.20) on January 15 at $42.40. Will make his presence felt.