Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

5-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $23, btn 29.4m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr11) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 30 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $22.90. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 3.5 m by Mister (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $24.60. Among the chances.

10-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Brent Borcoskie $14, btn 100.4m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1100m losing all chance.

Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora well beaten by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $13.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 2.5 m by Luca (3:14.50) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $27.80. Forward performance expected.

7-10 Oamaru 06Nov25 2600SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Ricky May $11, btn 37.0m, wnr Ridge , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr3) over 2600m at Addington beaten 6 m by Big Al (3:38.60) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $5.30. Wait and see how he returns.

99-14 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050SS $11,385 NON-WINNERS John Morrison $41, btn 267.3m, wnr Clovelly Hill , 2:06.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Last start pulled up at Phar Lap Raceway on January 7 over 2050m. Two runs back 12th (Fr1) over 2170m at this track well beaten by Bacardi Doll (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $18.70. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.

6-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Seth Hill $18, btn 15.1m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly near the 50m losing ground.

Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 15 m by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $17.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr12) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Kingaroy (3:29.70) in 3yo+ on August 3 at $132.30. Strong contender on his best form.

8-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $19, btn 52.1m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 50 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $18.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 7 m by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $18.70. Others read better. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

3-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U C B Ford $4, btn 8.6m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Royalglow at Rangiora over 1950m on February 6 at $7.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Whata Castleton at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on February 8 at $4.40. Winning claims.

14-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Wilson House $29, btn 214.7m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Well-beaten 9 days ago at Rangiora over 1950m, and two back 10th (Fr1) over 2400m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 65 m by Zhutee (3:27.60) on January 18 at $77.80. Needs to lift.

5-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Robbie Close $13, btn 9.7m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 9 m by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $12.50. At her previous start 4th (Fr3) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 8 m by Clovelly Hill (2:41.20) on January 7 at $29.40. Among the leading chances on best form.

7-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Steve Trotter $82, btn 51.6m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 50 m by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $82.30. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 70 m by Nobilo (3:04.50) in 3yo+ on January 13 at $92.10. Must do a lot more.

2-4 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail M D Alfeld btn 0.2m, wnr CARMEN LUCIA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by What The Hill out of Dance With Dragons on debut. Finished second in a trial on February 10 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.

2-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U Riley Harrison $61, btn 7.0m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 7 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $61.40. Top chance in this line-up.

7-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U John Versteeg $46, btn 46.2m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly and was slow over the early stages.

Last start 7th (FrU1) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 45 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $46.30. Two runs back pulled up at Ashburton Raceway on January 25 over 2400m. This looks far too tough.

2-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Philippa Wakelin $6, btn 2.7m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly and trotted roughly in the early stages. Raced wide early.

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (FrU3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 2.75 m by Royalglow (2:39.10) on February 6 at $6. Hard to beat.

15-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U H J Orange $9, btn 354.5m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start and refused to settle losing all chance.

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 15th (Fr6) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $9.30. The run prior 12th (Fr4) over 2000m at Rangiora, well beaten by Birstall Babe (2:39.60) on January 1 at $5.30. From a decent drawn is expected to do better this time.

4-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U Gerard O'reilly $31, btn 16.2m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Last start 4th (FrU3) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 16 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $30.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (FrU1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 11 m by Mister (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $11.10. Can play a role in the finish.