Trots ATX Westport - NZ

10-13 Rangiora 01Mar26 1950MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $67, btn 26.7m, wnr Unico Realta , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the run home.

Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 25 m by Unico Realta (2:31.20) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $66.70. At his previous start 6th (Fr8) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 17 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $12.50. This looks a suitable assignment.

11-11 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Alana Cameron $59, btn 236.5m, wnr Downbythebeach , 2:10.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked and broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 11th (Fr9) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Downbythebeach (2:55.70) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $58.50. Two runs back 10th (Fr10) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 35 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $78. This looks far too tough.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $10,615 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $10, btn 6.5m, wnr Buachaill Dana , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 6 m by Buachaill Dana (3:06.00) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $10. Sure to be there at the business end.

5-9 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 2400SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $19, btn 26.2m, wnr Crimson Tide , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 25 m by Crimson Tide (3:02.40) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $18.70. At the start before 6th (Fr6) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 12 m by Downbythebeach (2:55.70) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $51.80. Worth another chance from a much better draw.

8-8 Addington 27Feb26 2600SS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $14, btn 60.2m, wnr Brilliant Chase , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked rounding the first bend and forced to race inside several track markers losing ground.

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 60 m by Brilliant Chase (3:17.70) in 3yo+ on February 27 at $13.70. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 10 m by Crimson Tide (3:02.40) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $3.90. Can make amends.

4-12 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $10,000 NON-WINNERS Chris Butt $6, btn 7.0m, wnr Shards Lyric , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 7 m by Shards Lyric (2:28.60) on February 25 at $5.70. At the start before 12th (Sr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 40 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $14.70. Among the leading chances on best form.

7-12 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $10,000 NON-WINNERS S J Clarke $82, btn 18.6m, wnr Shards Lyric , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 18 m by Shards Lyric (2:28.60) on February 25 at $81.60. Two runs back 10th (Sr5) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 35 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $116. Has the job ahead.

9-11 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Kyle Cameron $63, btn 51.0m, wnr Downbythebeach , 2:10.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1700m losing considerable ground. Weakened in the run home.

Last start 9th (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 50 m by Downbythebeach (2:55.70) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $63.20. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 25 m by Summer Rose (3:06.10) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $61.80. This looks a far sterner task.

2-4 Ashburton Raceway 26Feb26 2400SS Trail B A Waldron btn 10m, wnr FRANCO SUBLIME , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 10th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, well beaten by Downbythebeach (2:55.70) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $11.40. At the previous start 7th (Fr15) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 13 m by Hez A Loch (3:18.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $40. Capable of a better showing.