Trots OTX Addington - NZ

3-10 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $16,405 R37 TO R40 4U Robbie Close $7, btn 4.1m, wnr Desert Dancer , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third behind Cee Whata Mickee at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on January 30 at $14.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Desert Dancer at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ on February 13 at $7.40. Solid top-three prospects.

6-10 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $17,370 R41 TO R49 4U Sarah O'reilly $23, btn 6.8m, wnr Scotlynn Crunch , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear racing room inside the final 100m.

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 6 m by Scotlynn Crunch (2:25.10) in 4yo+ on February 13 at $23.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at this track, beaten 45 m by Warrior Chief (3:13.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $10.40. Must improve sharply.

3-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $3, btn 2.4m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Don Juan at Rangiora over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Waikaka at Rangiora over 2600m in a 3yo+ on February 6 at $2.60. Going well and must be included.

1-8 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Andrew Drake won by 2nd ARMA HUNTER , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at Richmond Park (1:57.40) beating Amalfi in on January 11 at $1.80. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.

3-7 Addington 13Feb26 2600SS $15,513 R35 TO R45 3U Seth Hill $2, btn 6.8m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on February 13. Was victorious the start before at this track on January 30. Racing well and is a leading contender.

10-10 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $17,370 R41 TO R49 4U Sam Thornley $38, btn 16.7m, wnr Scotlynn Crunch , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend and lay inwards striking a track marker.

Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 16 m by Scotlynn Crunch (2:25.10) in 4yo+ on February 13 at $37.70. Two runs back 4th (20m 1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 12 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $19. Needs to lift.

1-3 Addington 04Feb26 1980SS Trail Tim Williams won by 2nd ARAFURA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at Omakau (2:34.00) beating Airwaves in 3yo+ on January 2 at $1.30. In form and should feature in the finish again.

1-13 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $12,210 R42 TO R50 Wilson House $19, won by 2nd Kotare Kelso , 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following December 29 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.5 m (Fr1) at Rangiora (2:31.10) beating Kotare Kelso in on January 1 at $18.70. This race will be harder than that win. Not keen against this field.