1-14 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 4U John R Dunn $9, won by 2nd Easy Art , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m (Sr1) at Mt Harding (3:06.10) beating Easy Art in 4yo+ on February 8 at $8.80. Back on track and is assisted by an inside draw.

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.

Last start 11th (Fr5) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 13 m by Super Fund (2:33.60) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $15.20. Two runs back 10th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Dragon Power (2:56.00) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $22.50. Has the job ahead against this lot.

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)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fourth behind Super Fund at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres fourth at this track over 1950m same class on February 6. Deserves another chance.

7-9 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 1700MS $10,423 R40 TO R45 3U Sam Thornley $37, btn 18.4m, wnr Jazzys Upstart , 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 18 m by Jazzys Upstart (2:02.00) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $36.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 0.8 m by Super Fund (2:33.60) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $13.50. Needs to do more. Facing a tough assignment.

5-7 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,300 R40 Sam Payne $38, btn 8.9m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Heaven (2:27.40) on February 25 at $37.90. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 14 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $13.40. Among the leading players on best form.

7-10 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 1700MS $10,615 R35 TO R39 3U Kimberly Butt $13, btn 13.2m, wnr Burnham Girl , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 13 m by Burnham Girl (2:04.90) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $13.30. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 5.5 m win (Sr1) at Ashburton Raceway (3:07.00) beating Times Like These in 4yo+ on January 25 at $8.10. Winning chance on his best form.

4-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Kyle Cameron $15, btn 4.1m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Gem N Em at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m 4yo+ M last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres third at Mt Harding over 2300m in 4yo+ on February 8. Big chance to find the winners' list.

2-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U G N Thornley $10, btn 1.9m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home and lay inwards.

Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth behind Amalfi at Mt Harding over 1609m in a 6yo+ on February 8 at $7.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Gem N Em at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 4yo+ M on February 15 at $10.30. Likely to run well.

7-10 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,720 R40 Terry Chmiel $31, btn 27.5m, wnr Don Juan , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Don Juan (2:26.90) on February 25 at $30.80. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 21 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $22.70. Must improve sharply.

5-7 Rangiora 20Feb26 2000SS Trail Riley Harrison btn wnr THE LAZARUS EFFECT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 4th (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway was 5th-10.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by A Better Jackalack (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $10.40. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.

3-10 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,720 R40 Wilson House $4, btn 12.7m, wnr Don Juan , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Burnham Girl at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 3yo+ on February 22 at $6.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Don Juan at Addington over 1980m on February 25 at $3.80. Bright prospects again.

4-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R41 TO R45 3U John Morrison $7, btn 6.5m, wnr Nickel And Dime , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 6 m by Nickel And Dime (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $6.80. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr1) at Mt Harding (3:04.40) beating Kushite Warrior in 4yo+ on February 8 at $6.90. Capable of playing a major role.

1-7 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,300 R40 Mia Holbrough $6, won by 2nd Lorton Vale , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 3 m (Fr4) at Addington (2:27.40) beating Lorton Vale in on February 25 at $5.50. In winning form and has to be included.

8-9 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 1700MS $10,423 R40 TO R45 3U Olivia Thornley $21, btn 19.7m, wnr Jazzys Upstart , 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 19 m by Jazzys Upstart (2:02.00) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $21.40. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Sr3) at Motukarara Raceway (2:33.60) beating Magical Max in 3yo+ on February 15 at $11.10. Not keen.

5-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R41 TO R45 3U Samantha Ottley $10, btn 15.4m, wnr Nickel And Dime , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung outwards rounding the final bend and in the run home with the gelding shifting up the track despite the efforts of driver S Ottley hampering trailing runners.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 15 m by Nickel And Dime (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $9.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 23 m by Times Are A Changin (2:59.80) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $5.80. Wait until the form picks up.

9-10 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,720 R40 Sheree Tomlinson $32, btn 42.1m, wnr Don Juan , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 40 m by Don Juan (2:26.90) on February 25 at $32.30. Before that 11th (Fr5) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 15 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $15.90. Must improve sharply.