2-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 B M Wilkins $11, btn 1.1m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Doctor Tim at this track over 2500m on February 10 at $22.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Two Jules at this track over 2500m on February 12 at $11.20. Draws for a good showing.

3-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 Peter Ferguson $9, btn 1.9m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Don Juan at Rangiora over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $13.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Two Jules at this track over 2500m on February 12 at $9.30. Can be right in the thick of things.

5-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R35 TO R37 H J Orange $7, btn 10.8m, wnr The Elite Athlete , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 10 m by The Elite Athlete (2:28.60) on February 12 at $6.60. At her previous start 7th (Sr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 16 m by Bell Fire (2:31.20) in 3yo+ on February 10 at $13.80. Consider.

6-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 H J Orange $4, btn 7.3m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2500m at this track beaten 7 m by Two Jules (3:07.80) on February 12 at $4.40. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2500m at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Doctor Tim (3:15.20) on February 10 at $5.30. Major player.

7-8 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,230 R38 TO R41 3U H J Orange $11, btn 29.2m, wnr Always B Sweet , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 30 m by Always B Sweet (2:28.10) in 3yo+ on February 12 at $11.10. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2000m at this track, beaten 15 m by Ask Me Lazarus (2:29.60) on February 10 at $18.70. Can bounce back.

8-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 Michael Hay $31, btn 17.6m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2500m at this track beaten 17 m by Two Jules (3:07.80) on February 12 at $31. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2500m at this track beaten 6 m by Doctor Tim (3:15.20) on February 10 at $15. This looks far too tough.

9-12 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200MS $11,000 R39 TO R45 3U Max Hill $48, btn 20.5m, wnr Beluga , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1400m.

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 20 m by Beluga (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on January 29 at $47.70. The run before 14th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 60 m by Anita Mary (2:43.20) on January 15 at $44.80. In a new yard and looks well placed.

6-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R35 TO R37 Jay Abernethy $53, btn 17.0m, wnr The Elite Athlete , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track beaten 17 m by The Elite Athlete (2:28.60) on February 12 at $53. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track beaten 40 m by Bell Fire (2:31.20) in 3yo+ on February 10 at $32.80. Must improve sharply.

9-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 K A Coppins $38, btn 59.9m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 12 days ago at this track over 2500m, before that 8th (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 12 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $49.50. Hard to have.

99-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 Andre Poutama $24, btn 267.3m, wnr Two Jules , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't finish last start at this track and two back 8th (Fr4) over 2500m at this track beaten 70 m by Doctor Tim (3:15.20) on February 10 at $28.60. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.