6-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R41 TO R45 3U Emily Johnson $13, btn 18.1m, wnr Nickel And Dime , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when sixth, 18 metres from the winner, at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m a week ago. Hard to have on those efforts.

3-5 Addington 04Feb26 2600SS Trail John Morrison btn 2.85m, wnr BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back from a spell of three years. Has been in work for a little while and recently finished third in an Addington trial. Very hard to beat.

1-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 Wilson House $6, won by 2nd Waltzing With Miki , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of Rushkinoff near the 1400m.

Has worked her way into form, winning by 7 metres at Taupo last time out over 1750m. Among the main chances.

4-10 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $11,098 R40 TO R45 4U Sarah O'reilly $3, btn 22.4m, wnr Times Are A Changin , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Bold showing expected again.

3-8 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Ben Hope btn 2.05m, wnr RACK'EM UP , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not raced since finishing eighth at Oamaru three-and-a-half months ago. Fitter for finishing in the placings in a recent trial at Rangiora. Should be in the finish.

11-13 Addington 11Nov25 1980MS $192,000 F 3 L A Mccarthy $139, btn 31.1m, wnr Celestial Sea , 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing 11th over 1980m at Addington three-and-a-half months ago. Big chance to return a winner.

99-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 1609MS $11,193 R36 TO R45 6U Robbie Close $7, btn 267.3m, wnr Amalfi , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards racing into the first bend contacting track markers. Broke near the 300m and continued on in a break throughout the run home.

Last raced at Mt Harding on February 8 when he failed to finish. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.

2-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R41 TO R45 3U B D J Munro $7, btn 3.2m, wnr Nickel And Dime , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second last time out over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway to make it two minor placings from the last three outings. Gets his chance to break through.

2-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U Blair Orange $14, btn 0.8m, wnr Super Fund , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finds it hard to win but did make a good impression last time out with a close second over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. Needs to lift further.

1-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U Wilson House $11, won by 2nd Magical Max , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good effort last time to score by 0.8 metres over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway. Won't find this as easy. Not keen.