Trots ATX Westport - NZ

2-7 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,300 R40 T P Duley $15, btn 3.0m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 3 m by Heaven (2:27.40) on February 25 at $15.40. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind To Ri Ruby at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m in a 4yo+ on January 25 at $78.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

11-14 Rangiora 01Mar26 1950MS $11,385 R41 TO R45 4U Sarah O'reilly $60, btn 64.8m, wnr Lavra Rose , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Last start 11th (Fr1) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 65 m by Lavra Rose (2:28.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $59.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 25 m by Nickel And Dime (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $10.50. Not going well enough.

8-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 Blair Orange $8, btn 20.8m, wnr Million Dollar Chic , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 20 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:16.70) on January 26 at $8.10. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 21 m by Shezabettorgirl (2:39.20) on January 20 at $6.30. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.

1-3 Richmond Park 01Mar26 2400SS Trail won by 2nd SARGENT HENRY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr1) at Mt Harding (2:02.10) beating Apatchofgold in 6yo+ on February 8 at $2.90. Can go back-to-back.

6-8 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 4U Neil Munro $6, btn 8.1m, wnr Warloch , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Warloch (2:28.40) in 4yo+ on February 25 at $5.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 5 m by Lily's A Star (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 19 at $12.70. Winning claims on best form.

7-9 Addington 05Feb26 2600MS $16,581 R40 TO R50 3U John Morrison $44, btn 43.7m, wnr Warrior Chief , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington beaten 45 m by Warrior Chief (3:13.20) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $43.70. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 13 m by To Ri Ruby (2:59.00) in 4yo+ on January 25 at $6. Winning chance on her best form.

8-9 Richmond Park 11Jan26 1609MS $12,791 R44 TO R50 3U Sarah O'reilly $29, btn 18.1m, wnr Captain Tyron , 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened in the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Richmond Park beaten 18 m by Captain Tyron (1:52.70) in 3yo+ on January 11 at $29.20. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Richmond Park, beaten 40 m by Candy Cane (2:57.20) on January 9 at $11.40. Deserves another chance.

8-13 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $12,210 R41 TO R49 4U G N Thornley $32, btn 43.2m, wnr Bruntwood Brigade , 1:56.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 45 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:25.10) in 4yo+ on February 15 at $32.30. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 16 m by Times Are A Changin (2:59.80) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $11.10. Will make his presence felt.

2-9 Cromwell 22Feb26 1800MS $11,370 R44 TO R50 Seth Hill $22, btn 2.2m, wnr Just Like Jagger , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 2.25 m by Just Like Jagger (2:12.40) on February 22 at $22.20. Before that 3rd (Fr3) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 5 m by Always Be Batman (2:15.70) on February 20 at $15.70. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-11 Rangiora 01Mar26 2600SS $11,790 R41 TO R50 4U Sam Thornley $29, btn 21.3m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner and broke in the early stages losing ground.

Won three starts back at Mt Harding over 2300m 4yo+ on February 8. Last time out 7th (10m 4) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 21 m by Stormy Vista (3:25.20) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $28.80. Expecting a much better run this time.

5-10 Addington 27Feb26 1980MS $17,370 R46 TO R50 3U Olivia Thornley $50, btn 14.6m, wnr Treacherous Dreams , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 14 m by Treacherous Dreams (2:25.00) in 3yo+ on February 27 at $49.60. The run previous 7th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 18 m by Spirit Downunder (2:22.90) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $39.40. A better run is on the cards.

7-10 Addington 27Feb26 1980MS $17,370 R46 TO R50 3U Blair Orange $14, btn 16.5m, wnr Treacherous Dreams , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington beaten 16 m by Treacherous Dreams (2:25.00) in 3yo+ on February 27 at $14.10. The run prior 12th (Sr5) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Bruntwood Brigade (2:25.10) in 4yo+ on February 15 at $35.50. Finds the right race this time.