Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

3-7 Addington 18Mar26 1980MS $7,300 R35 TO R45 4U Alan Edge $22, btn 5.7m, wnr Quinn , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Warloch at Addington over 1980m in a 4yo+ on February 25 at $66.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Quinn at Addington over 1980m in a 4yo+ on March 18 at $22.20. The ace draw could see him break through.

5-10 Addington 18Mar26 2600MS $7,720 R35 TO R40 4U Wilson House $11, btn 12.2m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington beaten 12 m by Heaven (3:13.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $11.20. At his previous start 10th (Fr2) over 2450m at Reefton beaten 21 m by Samvasa (3:11.30) on March 8 at $27.30. Can be competitive from a low draw.

2-10 Addington 18Mar26 2600MS $7,720 R35 TO R40 4U Ben Hope $9, btn 0.8m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington beaten 0.8 m by Heaven (3:13.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $8.60. Fitter so can go one better.

7-13 Motukarara Raceway 15Mar26 2000MS $11,193 R40 TO R45 4U Carter Dalgety $6, btn 20.8m, wnr Pioneer , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly for a distance passing the 1200m when unsuccessfully attempting to improve to the lead.

Didn't impress first-up beaten 20 m seventh behind Pioneer at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 4yo+ on March 15. Should strip fitter so expect to see the best from him now.

9-9 Manawatu 12Mar26 2000MS $11,370 R40 TO R45 3U Wilson House $27, btn 71.6m, wnr Rack'em Up , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 70 m by Rack'em Up (2:25.70) in 3yo+ on March 12 at $26.70. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 30 m by Fredastaire (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on March 10 at $3.80. Capable of better.

4-10 Addington 18Mar26 2600MS $7,720 R35 TO R40 4U Samantha Ottley $3, btn 9.5m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr9) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 9 m by Heaven (3:13.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $3.30. Before that, 12th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 70 m by Lavra Rose (2:28.00) in 4yo+ on March 1 at $21.70. Nive effort last start and has claims.

5-7 Addington 18Mar26 1980MS $7,300 R35 TO R45 4U B J Wilmott $13, btn 5.9m, wnr Quinn , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Quinn (2:31.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $13.40. At his previous start 8th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 21 m by Pioneer (2:30.30) in 4yo+ on March 15 at $19.50. Can be competitive if at his best.

9-10 Addington 18Mar26 2600MS $7,720 R35 TO R40 4U Olivia Thornley $59, btn 33.2m, wnr Heaven , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened in the run home.

Last start 9th (FrU1) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Heaven (3:13.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $59.40. Two runs back 3rd (FrU1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 9 m by Always B Sweet (2:28.10) in 3yo+ on February 12 at $9.40. This looks a tough task.