Trots ATX Ashburton - NZ

4-6 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Terry Chmiel btn 3.75m, wnr LAST HONOURS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back from a spell of six months. Was safely held 18 metres away in fourth over 1700m at Gore Raceway at his only appearance. One of the chief contenders.

5-11 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Close $49, btn 9.5m, wnr Downbythebeach , 2:10.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in fifth over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 9 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

4-11 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $4, btn 3.2m, wnr Downbythebeach , 2:10.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing consistently at his last few starts, most recently when fourth over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway. One of the likely contenders.

4-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Samantha Ottley $21, btn 2.4m, wnr Happy Harriet , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Briefly raced four wide near the 1200m after Take It Or Leave It had shifted ground outwards.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. Can improve sharply.

1-6 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail John R Dunn won by 2nd STEVIE MY BOY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding by Bettor's Delight from Valiant Heart on debut. Won a recent trial at Rangiora. Prefer to see him under race conditions before recommending.

6-11 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Gerard O'reilly $52, btn 12.7m, wnr Downbythebeach , 2:10.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been thereabouts without winning lately, finishing sixth at Motukarara Raceway last time out over 2170m. Has the ability to measure up to this field.

2-8 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail B A Waldron btn 1.5m, wnr LEXINGTON QUEEN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not raced since finishing tenth at Mt Harding 15 months ago. Fitter for finishing in the placings in a recent trial at Ashburton Raceway. Bold showing expected.

14-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 4U Harrison Orange $13, btn 43.2m, wnr Summer Rose , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 45 metres over 2300m at Mt Harding. Must do a lot more.

1-8 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Sam Payne won by 2nd PEPPER FRANCO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced eight months ago when seventh at Addington. Recently scored a trial win at Ashburton Raceway. Should be in the finish.

4-8 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Gary Shand btn 13.8m, wnr LEXINGTON QUEEN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to feature two runs back then last start was a well-beaten 12th over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, 45 metres from the winner. Must do a lot more.