1-7 Addington 19Feb26 1980MS $13,688 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $4, won by 2nd Learning To Fly , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when by 2 m (Fr1) at Addington (2:33.30) beating Learning To Fly in 3yo+ on February 19 at $4.30. This may prove too much of a step up.

7-12 Addington 19Feb26 1980MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 3U John Morrison $25, btn 12.2m, wnr Tu Tangata , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (FrU2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 12 m by Tu Tangata (2:28.00) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $25.20. At her previous start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Rock Lobster (2:31.80) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $8.40. Can play a role in the finish.

2-7 Rangiora 20Feb26 2600SS Trail Carter Dalgety btn 1m, wnr ZOLTAN BOSCIK , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Our Superfund at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on October 31 at $6.40. Can make a winning return.

8-14 Cromwell 22Feb26 2600SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 Rory McIlwrick $13, btn 17.0m, wnr Bevron , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Bevron, a rival who she faces again; when 17 metres eighth at Cromwell over 2600m in a race on February 22. Finding a few ahead of her.

8-10 Rangiora 01Mar26 2600SS $12,063 R38 TO R60 4U John R Dunn $14, btn 46.4m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start; 8th (Fr3) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 45 m by Illegal Alien (3:30.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $13.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.75 m (Fr3) at Mt Harding (3:16.30) beating Top Of The Hill in 6yo+ on February 8 at $19.40. First four hope.

5-10 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 2200SS $11,580 R40 TO R50 Max Hill $101, btn 39.2m, wnr Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backs up three days after she didn't show much 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 40 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:47.60) on March 1 at $100.60. Before that 8th (Fr10) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, well beaten by Xerion (3:04.70) on February 26 at $21.10. Has the task ahead.

2-10 Rangiora 01Mar26 2600SS $12,063 R38 TO R60 4U Riley Harrison $8, btn 4.3m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time and is backing up after three days. 2nd (Fr1) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 4.5 m by Illegal Alien (3:30.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $7.50. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Buffy Northstains at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on February 22 at $12.10. This looks a far sterner test.

1-14 Cromwell 22Feb26 2600SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 Craig Ferguson $5, won by 2nd Kracka Looka , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by a neck (Fr5) at Cromwell (3:27.50) beating Kracka Looka in on February 22 at $5.30. In form and looks a player again.

4-10 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 2200SS $11,580 R40 TO R50 Wilson House $22, btn 34.6m, wnr Ah Dinnae Ken , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:47.60) on March 1 at $22.10. Two runs back 6th (10m 1) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 70 m by Makaku (3:04.60) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $12.50. Not here.

2-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 2400SS $10,038 R40 TO R50 3U Samantha Ottley $6, btn 0.8m, wnr Makaku , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (10m 2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 0.8 m by Makaku (3:04.60) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $5.70. Decent effort last start. One of the better chances.

14-15 Addington 13Feb26 2600SS $19,471 R46 TO R60 3U Carter Dalgety $27, btn 69.1m, wnr Helloveamoment , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 500m before breaking near the 200m losing all chance.

Last start 14th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 70 m by Helloveamoment (3:20.90) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $27. At his previous start 5th (20m 2) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 17 m by Father Mike (3:32.90) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $13.20. Among the chances on best form.

4-14 Cromwell 22Feb26 2600SS $11,385 R35 TO R45 Matthew Williamson $15, btn 5.1m, wnr Bevron , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (15m U2) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 5 m by Bevron (3:27.50) on February 22 at $14.70. At the start before 7th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 45 m by George Eliot (2:26.50) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $44.50. Go well.

5-12 Central Southland Raceway 08Feb26 2400SS $12,000 R35 TO R75 Wilson House $2, btn 8.9m, wnr Jaccka Ace , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (20m 2) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 8 m by Jaccka Ace (3:06.40) on February 8 at $2.10. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:39.60) beating Jasprit Trouble in on February 1 at $2.60. A return to winning form is on the cards.