Trots OTX Addington - NZ

3-9 Rangiora 11Feb26 2000SS Trail Tim Williams btn 3.05m, wnr ROCKING RUBY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 13th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track well beaten by Jumal (2:22.80) in 2yo CG on October 10 at $95.90. Likely to measure up.

2-9 Rangiora 11Feb26 2000SS Trail John R Dunn btn 2.75m, wnr ROCKING RUBY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 80 m by Helius (2:26.10) in 2yo on June 27 at $10.30. Best form should see him go well.

1-6 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Sam Payne won by 2nd NANSANA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Shards Of Myross having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Ashburton Raceway in a trial on February 10 over 2400m. Strong trial form coming into this; sure to go well.

2-5 Addington 04Feb26 2000SS Trail John R Dunn btn 2.75m, wnr VALOROUS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding by Ultimate Machete out of Unico Dream on debut. Finished second in a trial on February 4 at Addington over 2000m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.

3-10 Addington 05Feb26 1980MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U D J White $4, btn 5.9m, wnr Prophet , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Volare at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ FM on January 30 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Prophet at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on February 5 at $4.30. Has the same draw and gets her chance to break through.

5-9 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $12, btn 6.8m, wnr Sunsoutgunsout , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sunsoutgunsout (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $11.70. At the start before 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by Cee Whata Mickee (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $8.40. Coming good it seems so worth following up.

6-9 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $16, btn 8.1m, wnr Sunsoutgunsout , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 8 m by Sunsoutgunsout (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $16.20. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Prophet (2:27.90) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $141.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

5-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,701 NON-WINNERS FM 3U John R Dunn $18, btn 4.6m, wnr Ma Belle Amie Franco , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 4.5 m by Ma Belle Amie Franco (2:32.40) in 3yo+ FM on February 6 at $18.10. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 20 m by Twice The Charm (2:38.70) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $5.20. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.