1-5 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Robert Butt won by 2nd LIVING ON A PRAYER , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Gelding by Muscle Mass from Big O E on debut. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.

14-15 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950SS $12,104 NON-WINNERS Wilson House $29, btn 214.7m, wnr Royalglow , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Was well beaten most recently in a richer race over 1950m at Rangiora. Hard to have on those efforts.

11-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Steve Trotter $66, btn 30.5m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 30 metres over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway. Hard to have on those efforts.

8-8 Addington 04Feb26 1980SS Trail btn wnr BRILLIANT CHASE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Entire by Waterloo Sunset from Silverdale Pride on debut. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Colin Defilippi $15, btn 264.3m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in 13th first-up over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 265 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-2 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Amber Lethaby won by 2nd JET STREAM , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Mare from the Amber Lethaby yard on debut. Expected to go well on the back of a win at the trials.

11-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U Lionel Dobbs $123, btn 59.9m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 750m losing all chance.

Was well beaten most recently in a richer race over 2400m at Mt Harding. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

10-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $5, btn 52.4m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 50 metres back in tenth at his latest appearance over 2400m at Mt Harding. Rates highly in this line-up.

4-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Borcoskie $23, btn 8.6m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 8 metres when fourth over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway. Capable of a lot more.

9-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $61, btn 52.1m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 50 metres over 2400m at Mt Harding. Has the task ahead.

3-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Seth Hill $9, btn 1.9m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran a much better race last start when third at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m, beaten 2 metres. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

9-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Philippa Wakelin $6, btn 21.9m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second two runs back at Rangiora before a last start ninth at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m, beaten 21 metres. Rates highly and can do much better.

1-4 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd SAPHIRA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 110 metres back in 13th at her latest appearance over 2400m at Mt Harding. Finds the right race this time.

14-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U L J Whittaker $25, btn 347.0m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Didn't fire on debut last start when 14th over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 345 metres. Prefer to see again.

12-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Gerard O'reilly $19, btn 118.5m, wnr Maroubra , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was easily accounted for most recently in a richer race over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway. Can make amends.

15-15 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $12,630 NON-WINNERS 3U H J Orange $9, btn 354.5m, wnr Whata Castleton , 2:13.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start and refused to settle losing all chance.

Safely held last time when 355 metres from the winner in 15th over 2400m at Mt Harding. Facing a tough assignment this time around.