9-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U John R Dunn $12, btn 17.8m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 17 m by Waikaka (3:23.80) in 3yo+ on February 6. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 8 m by Goodoldayz (3:21.00) on January 18 at $3.90. May pay to overlook the run as he looks well-placed to bounce back to form.

3-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Carter Dalgety $21, btn 3.5m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 3.5 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 30 m by Ukraine (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $30. Might find this beyond him.

2-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R37 TO R40 G N Thornley $13, btn 0.5m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly rounding the final bend and struck a track marker after the removable deafeners were activated.

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr10) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 0.5 m by Stormy Vista (3:04.10) on January 25 at $12.50. Hard to beat.

2-11 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $10,808 R35 TO R40 4U Mia Holbrough $7, btn 1.4m, wnr Tuneinsportsfans , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m second behind Tuneinsportsfans at Oamaru over 2000m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second at Riverton over 1940m in on January 25. Among the chances.

7-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R35 TO R36 Riley Harrison $21, btn 21.3m, wnr Not Over , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages.

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 21 m by Not Over (3:02.90) on January 25 at $21.40. Before that 11th (Fr8) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 35 m by Santanna Mach (3:00.60) in 4yo+ on January 13 at $8.10. This looks a far sterner task.

10-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R37 TO R40 Gerard O'reilly $7, btn 24.8m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr7) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 24 m by Stormy Vista (3:04.10) on January 25 at $7.20. Before that, 14th (Fr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 60 m by Amass (2:01.00) in 5yo+ GH on December 21 at $43.10. Can improve sharply.

7-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 Stephanie Burley $15, btn 13.5m, wnr Million Dollar Chic , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr1) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 13 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:16.70) on January 26 at $15.20. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 7 m win (Fr6) at Ashburton Raceway (3:00.60) beating Cheeky Red in 4yo+ on January 13 at $9.40. Can improve sharply.

4-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R37 TO R40 Robbie Close $23, btn 2.4m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted outwards passing the 70m hampering an outside runner.

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 2.5 m by Stormy Vista (3:04.10) on January 25 at $23.10. Two runs back won by 2.75 m (Fr1) at Waterlea Raceway (2:32.80) beating Typhoon Tere in 3yo+ on January 18 at $10.70. Big chance to find the winners' list.

7-14 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $11,385 R35 TO R49 Sheree Tomlinson $5, btn 14.6m, wnr My Skatjie , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1650m.

Last start 7th (10m 3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 14 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $4.80. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (10m 3) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 4.5 m by Goodoldayz (3:21.00) on January 18 at $5.40. Big chance to find the winners' list.