Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

2-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Robbie Close $29, btn 2.7m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Stormy Vista at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m on January 25 at $31.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Shanky's Shot at Rangiora over 1950m in a 3yo+ on February 6 at $29. Winning prospects.

2-8 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $11,625 R36 TO R38 G N Thornley $20, btn 2.4m, wnr Nickel And Dime , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Bruntwood Brigade at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m in a 3yo+ on January 16 at $35.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Nickel And Dime at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m on January 18 at $20.20. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

10-10 Oamaru 21Jan26 2000MS $9,650 R38 TO R40 3U Sheree Tomlinson $33, btn 42.7m, wnr Ninth Wave Arden , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Forced to race wide from the 700m. Weakened from the 600m.

Well-beaten 25 days ago at Oamaru over 2000m, and two back 6th (Fr7) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 25 m by Greased Lightnin (2:03.30) in 3yo CG on December 21 at $54.70. Hard to have on those efforts.

7-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,423 R35 TO R39 4U Sam Thornley $8, btn 14.9m, wnr Franco Humbie , 2:08.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 14 m by Franco Humbie (3:04.40) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $8. At the start before 5th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Tuneinsportsfans (2:34.10) in 4yo+ on February 1 at $26.50. One of the contenders if at his best.

10-11 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,281 R38 TO R40 3U B M Thomas $23, btn 106.9m, wnr Dragon Power , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened final bend.

First up. At the last run he 10th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Dragon Power (2:56.00) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $22.50. Will make his presence felt.

10-10 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $11,098 R40 TO R45 4U Gerard O'reilly $31, btn 72.4m, wnr Times Are A Changin , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early and middle stages.

Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 70 m by Times Are A Changin (2:59.80) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $31.30. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at Oamaru (2:35.20) beating Super Fund in on February 1 at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.

3-6 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Sarah O'reilly btn 1.05m, wnr SWIMMING POOLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora was 6th-9.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 2 m by Whatz My Choice (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $7.50. Bold showing expected.

7-10 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $11,098 R40 TO R45 4U Olivia Thornley $19, btn 42.4m, wnr Times Are A Changin , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 40 m by Times Are A Changin (2:59.80) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $19.10. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 25 m by Elton J (2:03.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $39.60. Can improve enough to play a big role.

6-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 1609MS $11,193 R36 TO R45 6U Samantha Ottley $15, btn 8.1m, wnr Amalfi , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 8 m by Amalfi (2:02.10) in 6yo+ on February 8 at $15.20. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 35 m by Peraki Seelster (3:02.90) on January 25 at $17. Not doing enough.

4-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U John R Dunn $13, btn 3.8m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 4 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $13. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 8 m by Tuneinsportsfans (2:34.10) in 4yo+ on February 1 at $21.80. Very hard to beat.

5-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 1609MS $11,193 R36 TO R45 6U T P Duley $28, btn 7.8m, wnr Amalfi , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 7 m by Amalfi (2:02.10) in 6yo+ on February 8 at $28.10. At his previous start 6th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 16 m by Classie Linc (2:33.30) on February 1 at $10.10. Finds the right race this time.

6-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U Wilson House $18, btn 7.6m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 7 m by Waikaka (3:23.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $17.70. Two runs back 2nd (Sr4) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 1.5 m by Breeny's Conqueror (2:35.20) on February 1 at $18.20. Form not inspiring.

8-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Ben Hope $16, btn 9.7m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

Won three starts back at Reefton over 2450m 2yo+ on December 30. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 9 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $15.50. Capable of a lot more.