12-13 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $12,210 R41 TO R49 Robbie Close $34, btn 62.6m, wnr Racey Krusa , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened from the 500m.

Last start 12th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 65 m by Racey Krusa (2:39.60) on February 1 at $33.90. Before that, 4th (10m 3) over 2000m at Riverton beaten 11 m by Kracka Looka (2:43.20) on January 25 at $9.80. Can make amends.

8-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R35 TO R38 Brent Barclay $7, btn 78.3m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:17.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m and broke shortly afterwards. Broke again near the 250m losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Riverton, beaten 80 m by Joany Baby (2:50.30) on January 25 at $6.50. At the start before 11th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, well beaten by The Greek Freak (2:53.30) on January 15 at $8.70. Expecting a much better run this time.

11-11 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 E E Barron $16, btn 125.3m, wnr Krackaling , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly leaving the first bend losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Last start 11th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway well beaten by Krackaling (2:51.40) on January 29 at $16.20. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 10 m by Mor Moonlight (3:34.20) on January 15 at $27.40. Deserves another chance.

12-13 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R40 Wilson House $20, btn 47.0m, wnr Sheza Trendy One , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

Last start 12th (FrU2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 45 m by Sheza Trendy One (2:40.80) on February 1 at $20.40. At the run before 8th (FrU2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by Krackaling (2:51.40) on January 29 at $16.70. Can be competitive if at his best.

6-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R35 TO R38 Earl Swain $19, btn 30.8m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:17.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr8) over 2000m at Riverton, beaten 30 m by Joany Baby (2:50.30) on January 25 at $18.50. Before that 7th (30m 2) over 2500m at Reefton beaten 85 m by Highly Rated (3:36.70) on December 30 at $25.10. Seemingly has forgotten how to win so others preferred.

9-11 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 Shane Walkinshaw $23, btn 37.3m, wnr Krackaling , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (FrU4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 35 m by Krackaling (2:51.40) on January 29 at $22.80. Before that, 5th (FrU2) over 2000m at Riverton, beaten 25 m by Joany Baby (2:50.30) on January 25 at $6. Can do much better.

7-9 Riverton 25Jan26 2000SS $12,318 R35 TO R38 D G Anderson $15, btn 55.9m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:17.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly shortly after the start. Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1500m then broke again losing ground. Broke on a further occasion near the 150m losing its chance.

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2000m at Riverton, beaten 55 m by Joany Baby (2:50.30) on January 25 at $14.60. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 90 m by The Greek Freak (2:53.30) on January 15 at $20.10. Not going well enough.

3-6 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $9,845 R41 TO R60 Kirk Larsen $4, btn 15.7m, wnr Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 1800m losing ground.

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 15 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:52.50) on January 29 at $4.10. Expected to feature again.

1-11 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 Kerryn Tomlinson $8, won by 2nd Hobbs , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 5.5 m win (Fr1) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:51.40) beating Hobbs in on January 29 at $7.60. In form and should feature in the finish again.

5-6 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $9,845 R41 TO R60 Rory Mcilwrick $20, btn 21.1m, wnr Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 5th (10m 1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 21 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:52.50) on January 29 at $19.90. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2400m at this track beaten 21 m by Mixed Faith (3:04.40) on December 14 at $17. This looks a far sterner test.

1-13 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $12,210 R41 TO R49 Wilson House $3, won by 2nd Jasprit Trouble , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Oamaru (2:39.60) beating Jasprit Trouble in on February 1 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr4) at Oamaru (3:23.10) beating Royal Del in on January 21 at $5.40. Ticks all the right boxes and is a major player.

6-6 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200SS $9,845 R41 TO R60 Max Hill $13, btn 23.8m, wnr Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (30m U1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 23 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:52.50) on January 29 at $13.10. Before that 11th (30m U1) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 23 m by Mor Moonlight (3:34.20) on January 15 at $13.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

5-6 Oamaru 01Feb26 3000SS $17,900 R50 TO R75 Kerryn Tomlinson $12, btn 28.4m, wnr Practical Magic , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (30m U1) over 3000m at Oamaru beaten 30 m by Practical Magic (4:11.80) on February 1 at $11.60. At his previous start 4th (30m U1) over 2800m at Riverton, beaten 55 m by Practical Magic (3:52.20) on January 25 at $1.90. Capable of taking this out.