Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

8-11 Rangiora 26Apr26 2000MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Jessica Young-Grant $28, btn 32.4m, wnr Franco Lennon , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Finished second at Addington two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 2000m at Rangiora last time, finishing 30 metres from the winner. Forward performance expected.

5-11 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $17, btn 27.0m, wnr Cherish Me , 1:56.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when fifth at Rangiora over 2000m, beaten 25 metres. Has a low draw this time and can improve.

2-6 Addington 29Apr26 1980MS $8,950 NON-WINNERS M 4U A M Butt $14, btn 3.0m, wnr Always B Hayley , 2:02.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced when being restrained to trail passing the 1400m.

Improved to second over 1980m at Addington last time out following a mediocre fifth two runs ago at Motukarara Raceway. Will make her presence felt.

12-13 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Thornley $38, btn 78.0m, wnr Boyzone , 1:59.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 700m.

Finished 80 metres away in 12th over 2000m at Rangiora when making her debut a week ago. Facing a testing assignment.

5-13 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $78, btn 9.5m, wnr Boyzone , 1:59.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 2000m at Rangiora. Among the leading chances on best form.

6-13 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $23, btn 10.8m, wnr Boyzone , 1:59.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home crowding an inside runner despite the efforts of driver R Holmes. Paced roughly in the run home after the gelding's hind leg made contact with the sulky wheel of Hokie Pokie.

Comes here off a last-start sixth over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 10 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

8-11 Ashburton Raceway 25Mar26 1700MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Wilson House $8, btn 25.1m, wnr Eyes Of An Angel , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Was in the money two back then safely held last time when eighth at this track over 1700m, beaten 25 metres. Rates highly and can atone.

2-2 Ashburton Raceway 28Mar26 2400SS Trail R B Ward btn 4.5m, wnr LOOKIN SNAZZY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from a brief spell. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.

10-13 Rangiora 26Apr26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Gary Shand $97, btn 55.9m, wnr Bruciebytheseaside , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 55 metres back in tenth at his latest run over 2000m at Rangiora. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

2-13 Rangiora 26Apr26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $3, btn 28.6m, wnr Bruciebytheseaside , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages.

Filled a minor placing two back at Mt Harding and maintained that form last start when second over 2000m at Rangiora. Sure to feature.