5-8 Cromwell 22Feb26 1800MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $4, btn 15.7m, wnr Stumpy Blackler , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in rounding the first bend striking track markers. Over-raced early and middle stages placing driver B Orange in some difficulty.

Finished fifth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 15 metres behind Stumpy Blackler at Cromwell over 1800m 3yo+ on February 22. Expecting a return to form.

3-7 Ascot Park Raceway 27Feb26 2200SS Trail Mark Hurrell btn 7m, wnr DRAGON BALL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Bettor's Wish out of Mach N Elle on debut. Finished third at Ascot Park Raceway in a trial on February 27 over 2200m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

2-6 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 2200MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $6, btn 8.1m, wnr Reimburst , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Reimburst (2:45.20) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $6.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track was 5th-12.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Proposition Joe (2:45.80) in 2yo+ on October 16 at $6. Has plenty of upside.

4-5 Central Southland Raceway 13Feb26 2400SS Trail Max Hill btn 7.5m, wnr PICASSO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old mare (Raging Bull - My Gal Mac) making her debut. Finished fourth at Central Southland Raceway in a trial on February 13 over 2400m. Will derive great benefit from this hitout.

2-13 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 4U E E Barron $7, btn 1.4m, wnr He's Robyn , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 1.4 m by He's Robyn (1:57.30) in 4yo+ on February 26 at $6.70. Can find the frame again.

1-6 Addington 03Mar26 2600SS Trail Blair Orange won by 2nd FOREMAN FOX , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru was 7th-8.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Utah Blaze (2:27.90) in 2yo on October 19 at $13.90. Likely to measure up.

7-8 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Kirstin Green $38, btn 15.7m, wnr Goldeen , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1700m at this track, beaten 15 m by Goldeen (2:03.60) in 3yo+ FM on March 1 at $37.70. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 16 m by Skinny Dippin (1:57.10) in 3yo+ FM on February 8 at $29.50. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

2-8 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Mark Hurrell $11, btn 2.2m, wnr Goldeen , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early stages.

Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1700m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Goldeen (2:03.60) in 3yo+ FM on March 1 at $11.10. Has to contend with an awkward draw but is a likely improver.

4-8 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Craig Ferguson $25, btn 6.5m, wnr Goldeen , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied.

Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr6) over 1700m at this track beaten 6 m by Goldeen (2:03.60) in 3yo+ FM on March 1 at $25. This looks tough.

4-6 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $13,425 3U Kirk Larsen $17, btn 24.0m, wnr Get Seaside Lucky , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 24 m by Get Seaside Lucky (1:56.50) in 3yo+ on February 26 at $16.60. Has to contend with an awkward draw but is a likely improver.

9-13 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 4U Tim Williams $9, btn 26.5m, wnr He's Robyn , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Placed in restricted room when an outside runner lay inwards entering the first bend.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 25 m by He's Robyn (1:57.30) in 4yo+ on February 26 at $8.90. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-7 Addington 03Mar26 2000SS Trail Tim Williams btn wnr SEASIDE BRUCIE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into thirteenth behind Indulge Me at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo F on October 3 at $32.70. Very hard to beat.

8-13 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 4U Kirk Larsen $67, btn 23.8m, wnr He's Robyn , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Began his campaign last start running 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 23 m by He's Robyn (1:57.30) in 4yo+ on February 26 at $67.40. This looks a far sterner task.

4-6 Ascot Park Raceway 01Mar26 2200MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $8, btn 20.5m, wnr Reimburst , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 20 m by Reimburst (2:45.20) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $7.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 9 m by Stumpy Blackler (2:16.40) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $6.90. Has the job ahead.

4-13 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 4U Blair Orange $13, btn 3.2m, wnr He's Robyn , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 3 m by He's Robyn (1:57.30) in 4yo+ on February 26 at $13.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1750m at Gore beaten 3.5 m by Honeycomb (2:21.90) in 3yo+ FM on February 15 at $11.70. Hard to enthuse.

7-13 Central Southland Raceway 26Feb26 1609MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 4U Brad Morris $99, btn 15.7m, wnr He's Robyn , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly briefly near the 1200m.

Last start 7th (U3) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 15 m by He's Robyn (1:57.30) in 4yo+ on February 26 at $98.60. Two runs back 11th (U3) over 1750m at Gore, beaten 35 m by Star Captain (2:19.80) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $36.90. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.