1-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R35 TO R37 Andre Poutama $6, won by 2nd Benson Dude , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:28.60) beating Benson Dude in on February 12 at $6.40. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into sixth behind Doctor Tim at this track over 2500m on February 10 at $18.70. Not keen against this field.

6-8 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,230 R38 TO R41 3U Peter Ferguson $6, btn 26.2m, wnr Always B Sweet , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2000m at this track beaten 25 m by Always B Sweet (2:28.10) in 3yo+ on February 12 at $5.70. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2000m at this track, beaten 15 m by Ask Me Lazarus (2:29.60) on February 10 at $6.60. Capable of bouncing back.

7-7 Manawatu 10Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R42 TO R55 Peter Ferguson $26, btn 4.9m, wnr Change Tact , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in rounding the turns.

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 5 m by Change Tact (2:29.60) on February 10 at $26.10. At the start before 8th (Sr4) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 24 m by Dominus (2:15.80) in 4yo+ on January 26 at $8.30. Best form puts him right in this.

4-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 4U Wilson House $12, btn 11.3m, wnr Dominus , 2:04.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 11 m by Dominus (2:15.80) in 4yo+ on January 26 at $12.20. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Hawera beaten 55 m by The Night Agent (2:34.50) in 4yo+ on January 20 at $8.90. Major player.

1-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R43 TO R55 Andre Poutama $6, won by 2nd Gotta Elect Bill , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by a neck (Fr1) at this track (2:30.20) beating Gotta Elect Bill in on February 12 at $5.50. Strong claims again.

3-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R43 TO R55 Michael Hay $7, btn 1.4m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m third behind Melton Mogul at this track over 2000m last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at this track same class on February 10. Strong claims.

2-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R43 TO R55 Wilson House $8, btn 0.3m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Melton Mogul at this track over 2000m last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres fourth again at this track same class on February 10. Heading the right way now.

1-8 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,230 R38 TO R41 3U Andre Poutama $2, won by 2nd Genuine Imitation , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr6) at this track (2:28.10) beating Genuine Imitation in 3yo+ on February 12 at $2.20. Going well and could measure up again.

1-10 Manawatu 12Feb26 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R40 Sailesh Abernethy $5, won by 2nd Bugalugs , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.1 m (Fr6) at this track (3:07.80) beating Bugalugs in on February 12 at $5.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2500m at this track, beaten a neck by Doctor Tim (3:15.20) on February 10 at $9.90. Hard to enthuse in this field.

6-7 Manawatu 12Feb26 2000MS $10,038 R43 TO R55 Emily Johnson $6, btn 7.3m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 m by Melton Mogul (2:30.20) on February 12 at $5.80. The run prior 5th (Fr6) over 2000m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Change Tact (2:29.60) on February 10 at $2.30. Winning chance with even luck.