Trots OTX Addington - NZ

8-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Robbie Holmes $10, btn 17.8m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 17 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $9.80. Before that 13th (FrU2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 30 m by My Skatjie (2:43.20) on February 1 at $79.20. Not keen.

6-10 Addington 19Feb26 2600MS $14,475 R35 TO R40 4U T P Borcoskie $51, btn 25.4m, wnr Arma Hunter , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2600m at this track beaten 25 m by Arma Hunter (3:11.90) in 4yo+ on February 19 at $51.40. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, well beaten by Seaside Pond (3:16.10) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $30.10. Capable of a better showing.

99-3 Oamaru 10Feb26 2000SS Trail Hayden Douglas btn 99m, wnr HUNTER HILLS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 14 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $5.50. At the run before 12th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 30 m by Breeny's Conqueror (2:35.20) on February 1 at $8.80. Draws low and is certainly worth another chance.

7-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U John R Dunn $17, btn 16.5m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 16 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $16.80. At the start before 9th (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 7 m by Courage Reactor (2:02.20) in 4yo+ on January 13 at $37.70. Needs to lift.

7-9 Rangiora 06Feb26 1950MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 3U Carter Dalgety $23, btn 17.6m, wnr My Wingman , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 17 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $22.80. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by Lily's A Star (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $24.40. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

8-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U Amber Lethaby $58, btn 11.3m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 11 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $58.40. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 8 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $45.80. Prefer others.

10-10 Ashburton Raceway 13Jan26 1700MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U T P Borcoskie $59, btn 40.2m, wnr Rocky Pacific , 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 40 m by Rocky Pacific (2:01.90) in 4yo+ on January 13 at $58.50. Before that 12th (Fr7) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 50 m by Here Comes Marty (2:28.60) on January 1 at $49. Others make more appeal.

11-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U Carter Dalgety $26, btn 42.7m, wnr Waikaka , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 45 m by Waikaka (3:23.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $25.60. At the previous start 5th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 7 m by Lily's A Star (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $20.10. Can do much better.

7-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U Robbie Close $12, btn 5.1m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an outside runner near the 200m. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 5 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $11.80. Before that, 9th (Fr7) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 18 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $7.10. Can be competitive if at his best.

9-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U G N Thornley $9, btn 12.2m, wnr Super Fund , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards near the 1700m and struck a track marker. Held up throughout the run home.

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 12 m by Super Fund (2:33.60) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $8.70. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway beaten 2.5 m by Nickel And Dime (2:27.50) on January 18 at $20.20. Among the place chances.

5-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R36 TO R40 3U John Morrison $7, btn 5.4m, wnr Super Fund , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumed when beaten 5.5 m fifth behind Super Fund at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 3yo+ on February 15. Can improve enough to take this out.

5-6 Ashburton Raceway 10Feb26 2400SS Trail btn wnr SWIMMING POOLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway well beaten by Nickel And Dime (2:27.50) on January 18 at $17.60. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1850m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 20 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:27.50) in 3yo+ on January 16 at $56.90. Hard to have on those efforts.

3-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U Brent Weaver $41, btn 1.4m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner near the 200m.

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 1.4 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $41.30. Expected to feature again.

5-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U R E Cameron $22, btn 2.4m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (U1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 2.5 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $22.20. Two runs back pulled up at Rangiora on December 14 over 1950m. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for sharp improvement.