Trots ATX Addington - NZ

4-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,318 R40 TO R60 M 4U Samantha Ottley $3, btn 14.9m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (10m 1) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by Rock Lobster (2:31.80) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $2.90. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Wilma's Boy (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $4.80. Capable of a lot more.

3-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $17,685 R43 TO R54 3U John Dunn $4, btn 3.0m, wnr Freya , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Freya at this track over 1980m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten half a metre second again at this track over 2600m same class on January 30. Will be right in the thick of things.

9-10 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $12,545 R35 TO R55 3U John Morrison $10, btn 34.8m, wnr Father Mike , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 200m losing its chance.

Won three starts back at Waterlea Raceway over 2400m on January 18. Last start 9th (20m 3) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 35 m by Father Mike (3:32.90) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $10. Winning chance on his best form.

1-7 Addington 30Jan26 2600SS $15,513 R41 TO R45 3U Tim Williams $3, won by 2nd Rock Lobster , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (3:23.60) beating Rock Lobster in 3yo+ on January 30 at $2.70. Looks hard to beat again.

5-10 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $12,545 R35 TO R55 3U Carter Dalgety $13, btn 17.3m, wnr Father Mike , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly in the run home.

Didn't do much last start, 5th (20m 2) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 17 m by Father Mike (3:32.90) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $13.20. Before that 4th (10m 2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 15 m by Racey Krusa (2:39.60) on February 1 at $8.20. This will fully test.

99-10 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $12,545 R35 TO R55 3U Robbie Holmes $15, btn 267.3m, wnr Father Mike , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race. A clip on the breastplate broke while the mare was in a break.

Last start pulled up at Rangiora on February 6 over 2600m. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2600m at this track beaten 2 m by Wilma's Boy (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $36.30. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.

6-9 Addington 30Jan26 2600SS $17,529 R46 TO R65 3U Ben Hope $4, btn 10.8m, wnr Wilma's Boy , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away.

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at this track beaten 10 m by Wilma's Boy (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $4.30. Before that, 7th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track well beaten by Roydon Muscle (2:32.40) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $5.10. Certainly worth another chance.

1-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,318 R40 TO R60 M 4U John Dunn $5, won by 2nd Aspirational Dream , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 10 m (FrU1) at Rangiora (2:31.80) beating Aspirational Dream in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $4.90. Hard to go past.

11-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $17,685 R43 TO R54 3U Matthew Williamson $21, btn 98.6m, wnr Freya , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Last start 11th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, well beaten by Freya (2:28.70) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $21.30. Two runs back 12th (10m U1) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 55 m by Racey Krusa (3:23.10) on January 21 at $6.70. Must do a lot more.

2-4 Addington 04Feb26 2600SS Trail Robbie Holmes btn 3.5m, wnr BET N WIN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 3000m at Oamaru, beaten 50 m by Practical Magic (4:11.80) on February 1 at $8.30. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, well beaten by Roydon Muscle (2:32.40) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $14.40. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Better than the last few runs suggest.

6-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,318 R40 TO R60 M 4U Lawrence Mccormick $5, btn 33.2m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Failed to impress last start; 6th (20m 2) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 35 m by Rock Lobster (2:31.80) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $5.10. Showed ability the race before when she won by a neck (30m 1) at Ashburton Raceway (3:05.20) beating Father Mike in on January 25 at $4.60. Among the leading players.

3-6 Oamaru 01Feb26 3000SS $17,900 R50 TO R75 Gavin Smith $20, btn 7.8m, wnr Practical Magic , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 3000m at Oamaru, beaten 7 m by Practical Magic (4:11.80) on February 1 at $19.50. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Roydon Muscle at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 23 at $18.60. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.

7-9 Reefton 30Dec25 2500SS $18,950 R46 Jim Curtin $15, btn 20.5m, wnr Rachmaninov , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Rachmaninov, a rival who he faces again; when 20 metres seventh at Reefton over 2500m in a race on December 30. Has the task ahead.

4-10 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $12,545 R35 TO R55 3U John R Dunn $18, btn 15.4m, wnr Father Mike , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (30m U1) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 15 m by Father Mike (3:32.90) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $18.30. Two runs back 5th (20m U1) over 2850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 55 m by Nellie Doyle (3:57.60) on January 18 at $28.10. Cannot enthuse.

3-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $18,250 R55 3U Robbie Close $20, btn 5.7m, wnr Roydon Muscle , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Roydon Muscle (3:20.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $19.90. Not keen this time.

1-9 Addington 30Jan26 2600SS $17,529 R46 TO R65 3U Robert Butt $7, won by 2nd One Over Da Line , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly in the run home and unable to be fully driven out by driver B Butt.

Last start won by a 0.5 m (10m U1) at this track (3:22.40) beating One Over Da Line in 3yo+ on January 30 at $7.10. Bold showing expected again.