Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

10-13 Cambridge Raceway 16Apr26 2200MS $8,140 NON-WINNERS 3U Holly Moralde Sands $15, btn 32.9m, wnr Lexington Queen , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the candy pole.

Four-year-old entire facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Sr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 35 m by Lexington Queen (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on April 16 at $14.70. Gets the inside draw so prepare to see again.

4-8 Alexandra Park 17Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 2U Tony Cameron $7, btn 1.6m, wnr Always Be Kind , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m fourth behind Always Be Kind at this track over 2200m 2yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at Cambridge Raceway over 1700m in 2yo on April 10. Draws well so could find the winners' list.

2-8 Cambridge Raceway 02Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Lyn Neal $8, btn 1.6m, wnr Secret Beach , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 1.5 m by Secret Beach (2:39.50) in 3yo+ on April 2 at $8.30. Fitter so a bold showing is expected again.

5-13 Cambridge Raceway 16Apr26 2200MS $8,140 NON-WINNERS 3U David Butcher $25, btn 16.7m, wnr Lexington Queen , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 16 m by Lexington Queen (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on April 16 at $25.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 2100m at Ruakaka beaten 8 m by Mr Putt (2:47.40) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $24.90. This looks a far sterner task.

3-10 Ruakaka 06Apr26 2100MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Holly Moralde Sands $14, btn 7.8m, wnr Mr Putt , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Lulana at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 26 at $8.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Mr Putt at Ruakaka over 2100m in a 3yo+ on April 6 at $13.90. Heading the right way and is a player.

3-13 Cambridge Raceway 16Apr26 2200MS $8,140 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Ferguson $7, btn 15.7m, wnr Lexington Queen , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 15 m by Lexington Queen (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on April 16 at $6.50. First four hope.

99-13 Cambridge Raceway 16Apr26 2200MS $8,140 NON-WINNERS 3U Harrison Orange $4, btn 267.3m, wnr Lexington Queen , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start and galloped for a considerable distance losing ground. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

Last start disqualified at Cambridge Raceway on April 16 over 2200m. Before that, 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by Just James (2:42.90) in 3yo+ on March 13 at $7.50. Can turn things around.

10-12 Cambridge Raceway 10Apr26 1700MS $48,750 F 3 Sailesh Abernethy $36, btn 38.3m, wnr Ripples , 1:53.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 40 m by Ripples (1:59.50) in 3yo F on April 10 at $35.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 2.5 m by Miss Brabant (2:42.60) in 3yo+ FM on April 2 at $9.50. Cannot enthuse.

1-6 Pukekohe 14Apr26 2050SS Trail Zachary Butcher won by 2nd RIDE THE WAVES , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by American Ideal out of Lively Nights having her first start. Showed ability when she won at Pukekohe in a trial on April 14 over 2050m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.

7-8 Cambridge Raceway 02Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS FM 3U N Purdon $10, btn 21.1m, wnr Miss Brabant , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 300m then shifted out when being corrected with the trailing War Cry becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of Dream Light for some strides.

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 21 m by Miss Brabant (2:42.60) in 3yo+ FM on April 2 at $10.30. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Nymbal (2:41.60) in 3yo+ on March 6 at $7.90. Could show more.

3-8 Alexandra Park 17Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 2U Zachary Butcher $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Always Be Kind , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start and then went to kick losing ground before settling.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m third behind Always Be Kind at this track over 2200m 2yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Cambridge Raceway in 3yo+ FM on April 2. Tricky draw but building in fitness and looks close to a win.

5-6 Pukekohe 13Jan26 1609SS Trail Harrison Orange btn wnr COAL FIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old colt by Vincent out of Marylyne Bromac having his first start. Finished fifth in a trial on January 13 at Pukekohe over 1609m. This run will do him the world of good.

6-8 Alexandra Park 17Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 2U M W McKendry Mnzm $49, btn 8.1m, wnr Always Be Kind , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in contacting track markers near the 1250m.

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Always Be Kind (2:44.80) in 2yo+ on April 17 at $48.50. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 35 m by Ripples (1:59.50) in 3yo F on April 10 at $136.80. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.