11-13 Mt Harding 22Mar26 2300MS $11,193 R35 TO R39 4U John Dunn $35, btn 20.8m, wnr Foliejon Star , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last start, 11th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 20 m by Foliejon Star (2:58.50) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $34.70. Before that 7th (Fr6) over 2450m at Reefton beaten 60 m by Captain Cool (3:06.80) in 4yo+ on March 8 at $29.30. Passing again.

3-10 Wyndham Raceway 29Mar26 2400MS $14,475 R35 TO R38 4U Mark Hurrell $9, btn 7.0m, wnr Cold Pursuit , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Harold Hanover at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m on March 26 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Cold Pursuit at Wyndham Raceway over 2400m in a 4yo+ on March 29 at $8.50. Bold showing expected again.

3-8 Ashburton Raceway 25Mar26 1700MS $9,300 R35 TO R40 M 4U Sarah O'reilly $4, btn 0.5m, wnr Sugar Babe , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Arma Hunter at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on March 20 at $33.70. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Sugar Babe at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 4yo+ M on March 25 at $3.80. Can improve. Big chance.

6-10 Addington 18Mar26 1980MS $7,720 R35 5U John Dunn $10, btn 26.7m, wnr Sofia Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver J Dunn.

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track beaten 25 m by Sofia Rose (2:25.60) in 5yo+ on March 18 at $9.80. Before that 13th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Logan Rock (2:33.00) in 4yo+ on March 15 at $17. Prefer others.

3-6 Ashburton Raceway 25Mar26 1700MS $7,160 WITH COND. Blair Orange $7, btn 17.6m, wnr Jack's Eyre , 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 17 m by Jack's Eyre (2:01.60) on March 25 at $6.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr13) over 2000m at this track beaten 11 m by Goorambat Art (2:31.10) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $20.50. This looks a far sterner test.

3-13 Rangiora 29Mar26 1950MS $11,193 R35 TO R37 3U Sam Thornley $12, btn 1.9m, wnr Ask Me Lazarus , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr8) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 2 m by Ask Me Lazarus (2:28.90) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $12. Leading player.

7-13 Rangiora 29Mar26 1950MS $11,193 R35 TO R37 3U Tayla Duley $16, btn 7.3m, wnr Ask Me Lazarus , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr6) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 7 m by Ask Me Lazarus (2:28.90) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $15.50. At his previous start 8th (Fr7) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 20 m by Carlin (3:04.60) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $11. Capable of a lot more.

5-12 Mt Harding 22Mar26 2400SS $11,000 R35 TO R39 4U Riley Harrison $11, btn 8.4m, wnr Carlin , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 8 m by Carlin (3:04.60) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $10.70. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 20 m by Typhoon Tere (2:30.30) in 4yo+ on March 15 at $8.20. Can do much better.

2-10 Central Southland Raceway 26Mar26 2400MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U Craig Ferguson $4, btn 3.5m, wnr Jaccka Elvis , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Wild East at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m on March 11 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Jaccka Elvis at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m in a 4yo+ on March 26 at $4.20. Winning chance.

5-11 Addington 27Mar26 2000SS $16,703 R35 TO R45 3U John Dunn $20, btn 10.3m, wnr Spicey Lou , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr11) over 2000m at this track beaten 10 m by Spicey Lou (2:29.70) in 3yo+ on March 27 at $20.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m (Fr3) at this track (3:13.80) beating Kowhai Nugget in 4yo+ on March 18 at $7.10. Capable of taking this out.

8-14 Rangiora 29Mar26 1950MS $11,385 R38 TO R45 3U Kyle Cameron $12, btn 8.9m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 8 m by Bettor Go Vinnie (2:29.50) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $12.30. Before that, 5th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 21 m by Prosperity (2:55.00) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $31.10. Among the leading chances on best form.

8-11 Addington 27Mar26 2000SS $16,703 R35 TO R45 3U Blair Orange $63, btn 13.5m, wnr Spicey Lou , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr8) over 2000m at this track beaten 13 m by Spicey Lou (2:29.70) in 3yo+ on March 27 at $63. Two runs back 6th (Fr12) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 12 m by Carlin (3:04.60) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $42. Others read better. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.

3-14 Rangiora 29Mar26 1950MS $11,385 R38 TO R45 3U Tim Williams $24, btn 4.9m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Samvasa at Reefton over 2450m on March 8 at $11.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Bettor Go Vinnie at Rangiora over 1950m in a 3yo+ on March 29 at $23.90. Should go well despite the tough draw.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 25Mar26 2400SS $9,650 R35 TO R43 5U Sheree Tomlinson $18, btn 5.4m, wnr Super Fund , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 5.5 m by Super Fund (3:02.20) in 5yo+ on March 25 at $17.90. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 10 m by Quinn (2:31.80) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $42.90. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

4-11 Addington 27Mar26 2000SS $16,703 R35 TO R45 3U Mia Holbrough $19, btn 7.0m, wnr Spicey Lou , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track beaten 7 m by Spicey Lou (2:29.70) in 3yo+ on March 27 at $19.20. Two runs back won by 5 m (Fr5) at Mt Harding (3:04.60) beating Elegant Delight in 4yo+ on March 22 at $8.20. Capable of playing a major role.