Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

99-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U R E Cameron $69, btn 267.3m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Eased down near the 900m and retired from the race.

Didn't finish last start at Rangiora 9 days ago and two back 12th (Fr9) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 50 m by Ohoka Cobra (2:28.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $32.10. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.

6-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 4U D L Dolan $22, btn 26.2m, wnr Foliejon Star , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Well beaten last start by Foliejon Star, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres sixth at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 4yo+ race on February 8. Not keen.

11-14 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $11,385 R35 TO R49 Gerard O'reilly $75, btn 28.4m, wnr My Skatjie , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Well-beaten 14 days ago at Oamaru over 2000m, and two back 10th (Fr12) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 24 m by Not Over (3:02.90) on January 25 at $47.20. Tested again.

10-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Sam Thornley $6, btn 13.0m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 13 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $6.10. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 17 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $10.60. Same draw this time and can do much better.

5-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 3U Riley Harrison $20, btn 14.9m, wnr My Wingman , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $20.30. Before that, 14th (Fr4) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, well beaten by Dynasty (2:00.80) in 4yo M on December 21 at $59.20. Each way value.

2-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 4U T P Duley $22, btn 10.8m, wnr Foliejon Star , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Shanky's Shot at Rangiora over 1950m in a 3yo+ on February 6 at $21. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Foliejon Star at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 4yo+ on February 8 at $21.70. Among the top chances on recent form.

11-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Gary Shand $40, btn 45.4m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Sr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 45 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $40.30. Before that 14th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 45 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $58.10. Hard to have on those efforts.

1-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Kyle Cameron $26, won by 2nd Major Li , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr6) at Mt Harding (3:18.20) beating Major Li in 3yo+ on February 8 at $26.20. Racing well and must be considered.

3-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 4U Riley Harrison $13, btn 18.1m, wnr Foliejon Star , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend. Briefly placed in restricted room by an inside runner early in the run home.

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Waikaka at Rangiora over 2600m in a 3yo+ on February 6 at $11.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Foliejon Star at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 4yo+ on February 8 at $12.80. Top 4 chance in this line-up.

2-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U Robbie Close $22, btn 1.1m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind My Skatjie at Oamaru over 2000m on February 1 at $7.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Waikaka at Rangiora over 2600m in a 3yo+ on February 6 at $22. Continues to race well and expected to be in the finish.

2-7 Addington 13Feb26 2600SS $15,513 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $5, btn 1.6m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 1.5 m by Seaside Pond (3:16.10) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $5. Two runs back won by 10 m as favourite (Fr4) at Mt Harding (3:11.60) beating Art Jordan in 4yo+ on February 8 at $2.30. Expected to feature with any luck from the draw.

5-14 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000SS $11,385 R35 TO R49 Leo O'reilly $10, btn 14.0m, wnr My Skatjie , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 14 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $10.40. At his previous start 5th (Fr4) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 4.5 m by Stormy Vista (3:04.10) on January 25 at $23.40. Can make amends.

8-8 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $15,810 WITH COND. Jim Curtin $81, btn 26.2m, wnr Treacherous Dreams , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Treacherous Dreams (2:24.40) on February 13. Two runs back 12th (Sr3) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 23 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $39.20. Not for us.