8-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,615 NON-WINNERS 3U Sarah O'reilly $28, btn 20.0m, wnr Buachaill Dana , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards at various stages throughout.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 20 m by Buachaill Dana (3:06.00) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $28.20. Two runs back 3rd (Fr8) over 2000m at Reefton, at the bell was 4th-7.5m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Captain Publisher (2:45.20) in 2yo+ on December 30 at $40.60. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-12 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Sarah O'reilly $4, btn 8.4m, wnr Twice The Charm , 2:07.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up leaving the final bend. Raced greenly and shifted inwards abruptly late in the run home checking inside runners.

Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Midnight Sophia at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ FM on January 21 at $9.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Twice The Charm at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on February 1 at $3.80. Deserves a win and gets her chance from an inside draw.

1-4 Addington 30Jan26 2000SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd OKIWI BAY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Downbytheseaside out of Allaboutjoy having his first start. Won a trial on January 30 at Addington over 2000m. Trialling well and a bold showing is expected.

3-6 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $13,425 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $6, btn 11.9m, wnr Hawk Touie Louie , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up leaving the final bend.

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Buachaill Dana at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on January 25 at $1.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Hawk Touie Louie at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on January 30 at $6.30. Major player.

2-10 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $9,650 NON-WINNERS 3U John Hay $9, btn 3.0m, wnr Pacific Thunder , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Blaze Craze at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m on January 7 at $5.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Pacific Thunder at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 21 at $9.20. Sure to be in the mix.

2-11 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $61, btn 1.1m, wnr Art Jordan , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (FrU3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 1.1 m by Art Jordan (2:28.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $61.20. Two runs back 11th (U1) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, well beaten by Amici (2:26.10) in 3yo+ on January 16 at $25.70. Has the job ahead.

5-11 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $5, btn 16.2m, wnr Art Jordan , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 16 m by Art Jordan (2:28.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $4.50. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 14 m by Amici (2:26.10) in 3yo+ on January 16 at $28.50. Will make his presence felt.

3-4 Addington 30Jan26 2000SS Trail Robbie Close btn 2.75m, wnr DOWNBYTHEBEACH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding (Captain Crunch - Runaway Star) making his debut. Showed ability when third at Addington in a trial on January 30 over 2000m. Not far away in a recent trial and looks set to make an immediate impact.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,615 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $10, btn 6.5m, wnr Buachaill Dana , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Art Jordan at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m in a 3yo+ on January 18 at $21.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Buachaill Dana at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on January 25 at $10. Progressing well. Hard to beat.

12-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,701 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Alana Cameron $107, btn 37.0m, wnr Ma Belle Amie Franco , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 21 days ago at Rangiora over 1950m, and two back 10th (Fr3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 19 m by Johnny Arma (2:32.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $56.20. This looks a far sterner task.

7-12 Motukarara 21Sep25 2170SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $7, btn 30.0m, wnr Ideal Conqueror , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 30 m by Ideal Conqueror (2:52.70) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $6.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

7-12 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Close $6, btn 10.5m, wnr Twice The Charm , 2:07.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 10 m by Twice The Charm (2:38.70) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $5.90. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 60 m by Pacific Thunder (2:27.50) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $11.80. Wait until the form picks up.

10-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,701 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Riley Harrison $11, btn 21.9m, wnr Ma Belle Amie Franco , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr9) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 21 m by Ma Belle Amie Franco (2:32.40) in 3yo+ FM on February 6. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 5.5 m by Johnny Arma (2:32.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $11. Certainly up to this and she is a major player.

7-11 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $6, btn 23.8m, wnr Art Jordan , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 23 m by Art Jordan (2:28.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $6. At the run before 8th (Fr1) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 35 m by Amici (2:26.10) in 3yo+ on January 16 at $2.80. Do not dismiss.

4-6 Ashburton Raceway 20Jan26 2400SS Trail B A Waldron btn 0.7m, wnr FRANCO NICKELBACK , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old mare by Sky Major out of C A Penny having her first start. Finished fourth in a trial on January 20 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Will be better for the run.

2-5 Rangiora 28Jan26 2600SS Trail Tim Williams btn 2.25m, wnr LAST HONOURS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't impress first-up beaten 95 m eighth behind Pacific Thunder at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 21. Expect a much better run this time.

6-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,615 NON-WINNERS 3U G N Thornley $7, btn 11.1m, wnr Buachaill Dana , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened leaving the final bend and paced roughly.

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 11 m by Buachaill Dana (3:06.00) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $7.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 19 m by Son Of Doc (3:30.10) on January 1 at $15.70. Cannot enthuse.