Trots ATX Westport - NZ

11-14 Rangiora 01Mar26 1950SS $11,385 3U Sam Thornley $35, btn 124.2m, wnr Nobilo , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the early stages losing all chance.

Comes here second-up after only five days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Fr1) over 1950m at Rangiora well beaten by Nobilo (2:34.50) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $34.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,385 R40 TO R45 4U Riley Harrison $11, btn 3.0m, wnr Petite Trixton , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 3 m by Petite Trixton (2:52.60) in 4yo+ on February 15 at $10.50. Before that, 14th (10m 3) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 70 m by Silvester (3:16.30) in 6yo+ on February 8 at $4.40. One of the top chances.

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,385 R40 TO R45 4U Jim Curtin $23, btn 32.4m, wnr Petite Trixton , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 30 m by Petite Trixton (2:52.60) in 4yo+ on February 15 at $23.20. At the run before good run when 3rd (FrU1) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 5.5 m by Lauzelle (3:21.30) on February 8 at $23.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

6-12 Addington 19Feb26 1980MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 3U Tim Williams $3, btn 11.6m, wnr Tu Tangata , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Broke leaving the final bend when leading losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 11 m by Tu Tangata (2:28.00) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $2.80. The start before 6th (10m 3) over 2600m at Addington beaten 35 m by Tetrick (3:17.70) in 3yo+ on February 13 at $3.70. Deserves another chance.

6-10 Rangiora 01Mar26 2600SS $12,063 R38 TO R60 4U Mia Holbrough $10, btn 25.7m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (10m 3) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 25 m by Illegal Alien (3:30.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $9.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 23 m by Krackaling (3:28.10) on February 22 at $32.80. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

5-10 Rangiora 01Mar26 2600SS $12,063 R38 TO R60 4U Sarah O'reilly $13, btn 15.9m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (20m 1) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 15 m by Illegal Alien (3:30.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $12.50. At his previous start 7th (Fr2) over 2400m at Richmond Park well beaten by Moses (3:02.70) on January 11 at $13.50. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

3-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 2400SS $10,038 R40 TO R50 3U Stacy Whatuira $6, btn 10.8m, wnr Makaku , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (10m 3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 10 m by Makaku (3:04.60) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $6. Another big run is on the cards.

5-10 Addington 27Feb26 2000SS $16,405 R40 TO R50 3U Mia Holbrough $67, btn 15.9m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr9) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 15 m by Rock Lobster (2:30.70) in 3yo+ on February 27 at $66.70. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at Ashburton Raceway (3:04.80) beating Holly Highlander in 3yo+ on February 22 at $6. A big run would not surprise.

1-16 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 2400SS $11,770 WITH COND. Ben Hope $5, won by 2nd Nobilo , 2:06.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 6 m win (Fr8) at Ashburton Raceway (3:08.00) beating Nobilo in on February 22 at $5.30. Can make it back-to-back wins.

7-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,385 R40 TO R45 4U Robbie Close $11, btn 7.0m, wnr Petite Trixton , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr11) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 7 m by Petite Trixton (2:52.60) in 4yo+ on February 15 at $11.10. At the start before 10th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 40 m by Freya (2:28.70) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $20.60. Deserves another chance.

1-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,385 R37 TO R39 4U Robbie Holmes $33, won by 2nd Zhutee , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Comes here in the right form. Won by a 0.8 m (Fr3) at Motukarara Raceway (2:53.10) beating Zhutee in 4yo+ on February 15 at $32.50. Two runs back 13th (Fr10) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 30 m by Silvester (3:16.30) in 6yo+ on February 8 at $9.30. This looks a far sterner test.