Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

99-8 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Sarah O'reilly btn 99m, wnr LEXINGTON QUEEN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has struggled of late. Last start 11th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 35 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $2.90. At the previous start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Richmond Park, beaten 11 m by Shanky's Shot (1:55.50) in 3yo+ on January 11 at $7.50. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

11-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Olivia Thornley $82, btn 38.9m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. A side carrier strap came adrift shortly after the start.

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Mt Harding over 2400m, 7 days ago and two back 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 20 m by Buachaill Dana (3:06.00) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $28.20. Hard to make a case.

12-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Jonny Cox $32, btn 43.5m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 12th (Fr11) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 45 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $31.70. Has the job ahead against this lot.

7-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Thornley $40, btn 13.8m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner and blundered badly after contacting the sulky of Cee Whatabet after the finish line unbalancing driver C Thornley.

Five-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr15) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 13 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $40. Strong contender on her best form.

1-9 Addington 04Feb26 2600SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd MAMAS CRUNCH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 12th (Fr7) over 2000m at Addington was leading by 4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 55 m by Carlin (2:31.80) in 3yo+ on August 3 at $7.90. Among the leading chances.

9-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Gerard O'reilly $31, btn 28.9m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Mt Harding over 2400m, 7 days ago and two back 5th (Fr4) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 16 m by Art Jordan (2:28.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $4.50. Not keen.

2-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third behind Hawk Touie Louie at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on January 30 at $6.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Hez A Loch at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on February 8 at $4.90. Should be in the finish again.

3-8 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Samantha Ottley btn 13.5m, wnr LEXINGTON QUEEN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding (Downbytheseaside - Allaboutjoy) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on February 10 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.

10-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Alana Cameron $78, btn 35.6m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again briefly near the 1500m after a slight easing of the pace.

Last start 10th (Fr10) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 35 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $78. Two runs back 12th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 35 m by Ma Belle Amie Franco (2:32.40) in 3yo+ FM on February 6 at $106.80. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

4-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $4, btn 4.9m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr16) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 5 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $3.90. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru, well beaten by Pacific Thunder (2:27.50) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $1.80. A better run is on the cards.

13-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Sheree Tomlinson $64, btn 46.7m, wnr Hez A Loch , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Fr12) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 45 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $63.60. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 10 m by Twice The Charm (2:38.70) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $5.90. Has the task ahead.

9-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 4U Kyle Cameron $62, btn 26.7m, wnr Summer Rose , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 25 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $61.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 55 m by Art Jordan (2:28.80) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $39.90. Has the task ahead.