Trots ATX Ashburton - NZ

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U John Morrison $21, btn 23.0m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 10 runs. Last start finished 13th over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. One of the contenders if at her best.

6-13 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $12,719 3U Henry Sail $31, btn 8.6m, wnr Shanky's Shot , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up for clear racing room for the majority of the run home.

Had a tough draw last time and was safely held when sixth at Rangiora over 1950m, beaten 8 metres. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.

7-8 Gore 15Feb26 1750MS $11,160 3U Sarah O'reilly $9, btn 9.7m, wnr Iron Heart , 2:06.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Saluted at Oamaru two runs back then couldn't follow it up over 1750m at Gore last time, albeit only 9 metres off the winner. Sure to play a major role.

8-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 3U John Morrison $12, btn 18.6m, wnr My Wingman , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at his last 18 runs. Last start finished eighth over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks tough.

7-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Wilson House $15, btn 7.3m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was below her best last time when seventh over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway after finishing in the money two back at Mt Harding. Deserves another chance.

2-7 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $9,125 4U Wilson House $3, btn 9.5m, wnr Cinderella Franco , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well with a couple of minor prizes to her name recently, the latest when runner-up, beaten 9 metres, over 1800m at Cromwell. One of the primary contenders.

9-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R37 TO R40 John Morrison $24, btn 24.3m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Was in winning form four back but has been safely held since, last start winding up in ninth at this track and beaten 24 metres.

3-9 Rangiora 11Feb26 2000SS Trail Riley Harrison btn 2.75m, wnr STUMBLIN IN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns following a spell of four-and-a-half months. Last raced when fourth over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. Might need this run and others rate better.

8-9 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2400SS $11,844 R35 TO R40 4U H J Orange $5, btn 59.1m, wnr Foliejon Star , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away. Weakened in the run home.

Safely held last time when 60 metres from the winner in eighth over 2400m at Mt Harding. This looks a far sterner task.

1-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,615 NON-WINNERS 3U Ben Hope $8, won by 2nd Sadie , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was not a factor on debut two starts ago at Motukarara Raceway then showed the benefit of that hitout to score over 2400m at this track last time, saluting by 2.5 metres. Forward performance expected from a promising type.

6-13 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,193 R35 TO R40 3U Wilson House $32, btn 7.0m, wnr Not Over , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been midfield at his last few runs, including a sixth at Motukarara Raceway last time out over 2170m. Leading contender.

1-9 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400MS $10,423 R35 TO R36 4U Thomas Borcoskie $8, won by 2nd Times Like These , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Was in the money two back then went on with it last time to record a win over 2400m at this track. Bold showing expected again.

11-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U B M Thomas $15, btn 13.5m, wnr Super Fund , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Over raced near the 1000m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of Radioactive Jaffa resulting in a slight easing of the pace.

Was plain when 13 metres away in 11th most recently at his first run back from a layoff over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. Capable of testing this line up.

4-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U Riley Harrison $6, btn 3.2m, wnr Super Fund , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Did a reasonable job last start to finish fourth over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 3 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.