Trots ATX Addington - NZ

6-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $18,250 R55 3U Sam Thornley $29, btn 21.3m, wnr Roydon Muscle , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 6th (20m 1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 21 m by Roydon Muscle (3:20.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $28.60. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by Muscle Mountain (2:27.20) on January 30 at $25.80. Hard to have.

1-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $18,250 R55 3U Robert Butt $3, won by 2nd Eurostyle , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won a big 5.5 m win as favourite (10m 1) at this track (3:20.20) beating Eurostyle in 3yo+ on February 5 at $2.50. Drawn well and expected to be in the finish again.

5-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,318 R40 TO R60 M 4U Robbie Close $9, btn 30.8m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the run home losing ground.

Second up after running 5th (20m 1) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 30 m by Rock Lobster (2:31.80) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $8.50. Hard to have in this line-up.

3-8 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $37,200 FFA Blair Orange $12, btn 11.3m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 11 m by Muscle Mountain (2:27.20) on January 30 at $11.70. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (30m 2) at Waterlea Raceway (3:57.60) beating Moses in on January 18 at $3.70. Racing very well. Can play a role in the finish.

5-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $18,250 R55 3U John R Dunn $4, btn 7.3m, wnr Roydon Muscle , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) The boring pole broke near the 1800m.

Last start 5th (30m 1) over 2600m at this track beaten 7 m by Roydon Muscle (3:20.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $3.50. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (20m 2) at this track (3:18.00) beating Mystic Max in 3yo+ on November 11 at $6.90 at the bell was 6th-9.2m 2WWC. In the mix if on-song.

6-8 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $37,200 FFA Tim Williams $4, btn 17.6m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by Muscle Mountain (2:27.20) on January 30 at $3.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr12) over 3200m at this track was 11th-20.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Gus (4:04.10) on November 11 at $86.80. Open to plenty of improvement.

2-8 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $37,200 FFA Brad Williamson $23, btn 11.1m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Muscle Mountain (2:27.20) on January 30 at $22.50. Before that 3rd (40m 1) over 2800m at Riverton beaten 20 m by Practical Magic (3:52.20) on January 25 at $6.70. Finding a few ahead of her this time.

1-7 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2700SS $36,500 R60 Blair Orange $2, won by 2nd Muscle Mountain , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards leaving the final bend despite the efforts of driver B Orange.

Last start won by 1.4 m (15m 2) at Ascot Park Raceway (3:28.10) beating Muscle Mountain in on December 19 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-3m 2WNC. In winning form and has to be included.

4-8 Addington 30Jan26 1980MS $37,200 FFA G N Thornley $7, btn 13.0m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 200m. Raced wide early.

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 13 m by Muscle Mountain (2:27.20) on January 30 at $7.30. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr6) at Omakau (2:29.70) beating I Dream Of Jeannie in on January 2 at $5.80. Strong contender.

1-3 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Seth Hill won by 2nd THE MERC , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at this track on November 11 over 3200m. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (40m 1) at this track (3:19.10) beating Empire City in 3yo+ on July 4 at $3.30. Can turn things around.

2-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $18,250 R55 3U Kimberly Butt $4, btn 5.4m, wnr Roydon Muscle , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Muscle Mountain at this track over 1980m on January 30 at $4.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Roydon Muscle at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on February 5 at $3.90. Fitter and should run well.