Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

8-10 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $16,405 R37 TO R40 4U Brent Weaver $78, btn 18.4m, wnr Desert Dancer , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 18 m by Desert Dancer (2:27.90) in 4yo+ on February 13. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 14 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $26.90. Not keen.

8-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,423 R35 TO R39 4U Gerard O'reilly $6, btn 21.3m, wnr Franco Humbie , 2:08.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 8th (Fr8) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 21 m by Franco Humbie (3:04.40) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $6.30. The start before 5th (Fr2) over 2450m at Reefton, beaten 45 m by The Mandalorian (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on December 30 at $3.20. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.

5-14 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 Samantha Ottley $55, btn 11.9m, wnr Breeny's Conqueror , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened in the run home.

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 11 m by Breeny's Conqueror (2:35.20) on February 1 at $55.10. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 24 m by Flo Motion (2:27.70) on January 18 at $30.50. Others read better. Facing a tough assignment.

8-13 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $12,719 R35 Mia Holbrough $10, btn 17.0m, wnr Flo Motion , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Flo Motion at Waterlea Raceway over 1850m on January 18 at $9.50. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 8 m by Hope For Love (2:26.80) on January 16 at $6.30. Can make amends.

11-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Samantha Ottley $42, btn 15.9m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Began his campaign last start running 11th (Sr4) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 15 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $41.80. Needs to lift.

9-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Sheree Tomlinson $7, btn 18.9m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 9th (Fr7) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 18 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $7.10. The run prior 9th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 23 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $44.80. Certainly worth another chance.

7-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Amber Lethaby $46, btn 8.9m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 8 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $45.80. Before that 10th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 20 m by Breeny's Conqueror (2:35.20) on February 1 at $46.20. Prefer others.

9-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 1609MS $11,193 R36 TO R45 6U Alana Cameron $8, btn 14.0m, wnr Amalfi , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 14 m by Amalfi (2:02.10) in 6yo+ on February 8 at $8.30. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 14 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $24. Watch for a spike in form.

2-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Jim Curtin $13, btn 1.6m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 1.5 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $12.80. Bold showing expected again.

3-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Sam Thornley $10, btn 2.4m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Patiro at Addington over 1980m in a 4yo+ on February 5 at $20.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Didjashoutthebar at Mt Harding over 2300m in a 4yo+ on February 8 at $10. One of the key runners.

5-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Blair Orange $7, btn 4.1m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1400m resulting in the trailing Sargent Henry being checked losing ground.

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 4 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $6.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 5.5 m by Betterwithbling (3:07.00) in 4yo+ on January 25 at $4.30. Big chance to atone.

5-8 Addington 04Feb26 1980SS Trail R E Cameron btn wnr B B KING , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he pulled up at Rangiora on December 14 over 1950m. Can turn things around.