Trots ATX Addington - NZ

5-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Brent Weaver $27, btn 14.6m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 14 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $26.90. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 85 m by Scotlynn Crunch (2:26.10) on January 23 at $76.70. Others read better. Not doing enough.

3-7 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $15,513 3U Robbie Close $15, btn 21.3m, wnr Cee Whata Mickee , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 21 m by Cee Whata Mickee (2:24.90) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $14.80. Looks very hard to beat.

2-4 Addington 30Jan26 2000SS Trail B K Mowbray btn 2.25m, wnr DOWNBYTHEBEACH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start pulled up at Richmond Park on January 9 over 2400m. Two runs back 8th (Fr10) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 90 m by Lonnekers (3:23.00) on January 1 at $10.90. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.

2-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 3U Robbie Close $20, btn 3.5m, wnr My Wingman , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr8) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 3.5 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $19.60. Top chance in this line-up.

5-7 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $15,513 3U Matthew Williamson $18, btn 35.1m, wnr Cee Whata Mickee , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 35 m by Cee Whata Mickee (2:24.90) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $18.20. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr1) at Oamaru (2:28.20) beating Carrera Vamos in 3yo+ FM on January 21 at $2.20. Capable of taking this out.

3-8 Addington 04Feb26 1980SS Trail Blair Orange btn 0.8m, wnr B B KING , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 30 m seventh behind Don Juan at Rangiora over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 1. Will be a different proposition this time.

4-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $12,281 R35 TO R45 4U B J Wilmott $12, btn 9.5m, wnr Patiro , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke as the start was effected losing ground. Lay inwards and raced inside and struck track markers near the 1450m.

Won three starts back at this track over 1980m 3yo+ on January 23. Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 9 m by Patiro (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 5 at $11.70. Finds the right race this time.

3-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $13,000 R35 TO R40 M 4U Wilson House $9, btn 5.1m, wnr My Ten Guitars , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr9) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 5 m by My Ten Guitars (2:29.90) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $9. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win (Fr4) at Ashburton Raceway (3:02.50) beating Scotlynn Fortress in 4yo+ on January 25 at $5.10. Decent effort last start. Capable of playing a major role.

6-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $12,281 R35 TO R45 4U D A C Roberts $21, btn 11.1m, wnr Patiro , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Awkwardly placed behind Playing With Stars near the 1450m resulting in an easing of the pace after contacting driver S Murtha.

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 11 m by Patiro (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 5 at $20.50. Before that 9th (Fr7) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 30 m by To Ri Ruby (2:59.00) in 4yo+ on January 25 at $26.20. Wait until the form picks up.

5-9 Addington 05Feb26 2600MS $16,581 R40 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $42, btn 15.4m, wnr Warrior Chief , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards simultaneously to an outside runner laying inwards racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Continued to race greenly for a distance.

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 15 m by Warrior Chief (3:13.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $42.40. The start before 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 13 m by Milou (2:26.30) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $22.90. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.