Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

1-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 3U Blair Orange $2, won by 2nd Heaven , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr9) at Rangiora (2:27.70) beating Heaven in 3yo+ on February 6 at $1.50. Racing well and must be considered.

9-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $12,281 R35 TO R45 4U Colleen Negus $13, btn 20.5m, wnr Patiro , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung outwards and over-raced in the score up and broke after contacting the barrier arm despite the efforts of driver C Negus. Hampered near the 1400m when there was an easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 1050m.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr9) over 1980m at Addington beaten 20 m by Patiro (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 5 at $13.20. Before that 11th (Sr3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 50 m by Classie Linc (2:33.30) on February 1 at $32.50. Hard to have on those efforts.

3-10 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $11,098 R40 TO R45 4U Jim Curtin $11, btn 16.2m, wnr Times Are A Changin , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start.

Last start 3rd (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 16 m by Times Are A Changin (2:59.80) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $11.10. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 25 m by Classie Linc (2:33.30) on February 1 at $14.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

1-7 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R45 4U Colleen Negus $2, won by 2nd Flyaway , 2:13.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start. Over-raced middle stages.

Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr8) at Oamaru (2:45.80) beating Flyaway in 4yo+ on February 1 at $2.10. Big chance of back-to-back wins.

6-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $15,969 R40 TO R50 3U Blair Orange $4, btn 50.8m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Last start 6th (10m 1) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 50 m by Lonnekers (3:15.30) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $4.20. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Fr2) at Addington (2:26.50) beating Treacherous Dreams in 3yo+ on January 30 at $20.30. Will find this tough.

4-13 Oamaru 01Feb26 2000MS $13,228 R41 TO R49 Tim Williams $7, btn 9.7m, wnr Classie Linc , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 9 m by Classie Linc (2:33.30) on February 1 at $6.80. At her previous start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Richmond Park beaten 7 m by Captain Tyron (1:52.70) in 3yo+ on January 11 at $15.80. Capable of testing this field.

2-11 Addington 23Jan26 1980MS $15,720 R41 TO R50 3U Blair Orange $11, btn 0.5m, wnr Milou , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1500m and again rounding the final bend.

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 0.5 m by Milou (2:26.30) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $10.70. Two runs back won by 15 m (Fr5) at Ashburton Raceway (2:01.60) beating Kotare Kelso in 4yo+ on January 13 at $6. Sure to go well again.

1-5 Addington 04Feb26 2600SS Trail John R Dunn won by 2nd ARMA HUNTER , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Waterlea Raceway both over 1850m. Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Waterlea Raceway (2:23.00) beating Miki's Courage in on January 18 at $2.90. Can maintain the solid form.

4-9 Waterlea Raceway 18Jan26 1850MS $11,844 R45 TO R50 Robbie Close $7, btn 6.8m, wnr Showcase , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr3) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 6 m by Showcase (2:25.00) on January 18 at $6.80. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 8 m by Matai Harry (2:28.20) on January 16 at $41.50. This looks tough.

1-11 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $12,281 R35 TO R45 4U A C White $3, won by 2nd Warloch , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Sr1) at Addington (2:28.10) beating Warloch in 4yo+ on February 5 at $2.50. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

1-10 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $11,098 R40 TO R45 4U Samantha Ottley $6, won by 2nd Lilac Luxury , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr2) at Mt Harding (2:59.80) beating Lilac Luxury in 4yo+ on February 8 at $5.60. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.

2-7 Addington 05Feb26 2600SS $15,969 R40 TO R50 3U Tim Williams $7, btn 1.9m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 2nd (10m 4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 2 m by Lonnekers (3:15.30) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $6.90. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr4) at Ashburton Raceway (3:02.90) beating Henry Winkler in on January 25 at $5.60. Can win with even luck.

4-9 Addington 05Feb26 2600MS $16,581 R40 TO R50 3U Carter Dalgety $3, btn 7.8m, wnr Warrior Chief , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 7 m by Warrior Chief (3:13.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $3.40. Before that, 12th (FrU2) over 2850m at Waterlea Raceway well beaten by Smoke On The Water (3:50.70) on January 18 at $7.80. A better run is on the cards.

5-8 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,230 R41 TO R50 Samantha Ottley $4, btn 24.6m, wnr Peraki Seelster , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (10m 2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 24 m by Peraki Seelster (3:02.90) on January 25 at $3.50. At the start before 8th (Fr6) over 2850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 13 m by Smoke On The Water (3:50.70) on January 18 at $10.60. Leading contender.