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)

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 H J 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.