5-8 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $4, btn 7.0m, wnr Rasmussin Effect , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final turn and throughout the run home with Driver B Orange not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 7 m by Rasmussin Effect (2:22.70) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $3.60. At the previous start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 14 m by Carolan Questro (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $60. Can play a role from the ace draw.

6-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Benjamin Butcher $16, btn 7.6m, wnr Lincoln Lover , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner entering the first turn. Raced wide early before being shifted wider by an inside runner near the 1400m. Raced wide without cover for the remainder.

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 7 m by Lincoln Lover (2:22.10) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $15.50. At his previous start 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 55 m by Lincoln Wave (2:46.00) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $50.60. Drawn close to the inside and may do better from there.

5-5 Cambridge Raceway 11Sep25 1700MS $7,020 NON-WINNERS 2 Peter Ferguson $66, btn 21.6m, wnr Critical Image , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr1) over 1700m at this track, beaten 21 m by Critical Image (2:04.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $65.60. Maybe later.

6-8 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Emily Johnson $45, btn 10.0m, wnr Rasmussin Effect , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 10 m by Rasmussin Effect (2:22.70) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $45.40. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 22 m by Gwendoline Mary (2:45.30) in 2yo+ FM on August 21 at $29.10. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

4-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Emily Johnson $9, btn 2.2m, wnr Lincoln Lover , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly throughout the score up and was back from position at dispatch. Paced roughly over the final stages.

Five-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Sr3) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 2.25 m by Lincoln Lover (2:22.10) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $8.80. Looks to have some ability and strips fitter.

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Three-year-old filly by Art Major out of Travarica having her first start. Nicely bred but hasn't shown a lot at the trial so market may prove the best guide.

2-8 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U David Butcher $6, btn 2.4m, wnr Rasmussin Effect , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 2.5 m by Rasmussin Effect (2:22.70) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $5.70. Fitter and could play a big role.

2-4 Pukekohe 13Jan26 2050SS Trail Logan Hollis btn 2m, wnr LINCOLN WAVE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bettor Be A Legend (2:44.70) in 3yo+ on August 21 at $6.40.

3-8 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U James Stormont $50, btn 5.9m, wnr Rasmussin Effect , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 6 m by Rasmussin Effect (2:22.70) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $49.90. Further improvement may be in store.

5-11 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan26 2200MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U David Butcher $5, btn 8.4m, wnr Hey Miki , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in at various stages. Held up throughout the home straight when unable to secure clear running. Paced roughly passing the 100m.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Hey Miki (2:44.80) in 3yo+ on January 9 at $4.70. No luck on debut so looks hard to beat with that run under her belt.

9-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Zachary Butcher $97, btn 409.6m, wnr Lincoln Lover , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing off the crossing hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1750m at Taupo, well beaten by Lincoln Lover (2:22.10) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $96.50. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Silent Theory (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $54.80.

3-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew White $11, btn 2.2m, wnr Lincoln Lover , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly then broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced fiercely entering the first turn before shifting out from the running line forcing Abman wider on the track. Continued to over race middle stages.

Four-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 2.25 m by Lincoln Lover (2:22.10) in 3yo+ on January 26 at $10.70. Has to contend with an awkward draw but is a likely improver.

4-11 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan26 2200MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Andre Poutama $36, btn 4.9m, wnr Hey Miki , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 5 m by Hey Miki (2:44.80) in 3yo+ on January 9 at $36.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track was leading by 3.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by Moenui Miss (2:45.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $16.70. Looking to others.