12-12 Rangiora 26Apr26 2600SS $12,000 R35 TO R39 4U A M Butt $54, btn 119.9m, wnr Della's Fella , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 400m and broke on the final bend losing all chance.

Has raced twice this prep and failed to threaten on either occasion, the latest when 12th over 2600m at Rangiora two weeks ago. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

2-9 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Sarah O'reilly $9, btn 1.4m, wnr Silverlinings , 2:01.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2000m at Rangiora last start following a well-beaten fourth at Addington the run prior. Sure to be in the mix.

5-9 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Samantha Ottley $13, btn 17.6m, wnr Silverlinings , 2:01.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 17 metres when fifth over 2000m at Rangiora. Must do a lot more.

6-6 Addington 06May26 2600SS $7,160 R36 TO R40 D D McCormick $17, btn 41.6m, wnr The Royal Gamble , 2:10.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Stood on the mark and slow to begin losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Comes here off a last-start sixth first-up over 2600m at Addington, beaten 40 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

2-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $11,160 R35 TO R40 Harrison Orange $5, btn 4.3m, wnr Eagle Hanover , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up last time out over 2500m at Manawatu on the back of a win at Manawatu two runs ago. Another strong performance expected.

5-13 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 2200SS $17,298 R35 TO R50 3U Blair Orange $27, btn 20.0m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at Central Southland Raceway two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway last time, finishing 20 metres from the winner. Forward performance expected.

7-9 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Mia Holbrough $15, btn 24.8m, wnr Silverlinings , 2:01.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a tiring runner passing the 400m.

Was a winner four runs back but in subsequent starts has been safely held, the latest when seventh over 2000m at Rangiora. Rates well on best form and worth including.

3-5 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $9,653 R35 TO R45 FM Brad Williamson $3, btn 7.0m, wnr Pyramid Rose , 1:57.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway last start, beaten 7 metres. That was her third placing from the last four starts. Among the major players.

4-9 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Tim Williams $2, btn 10.8m, wnr Silverlinings , 2:01.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Held up leaving the final bend.

Finished runner-up two starts back at Addington then missed the top-three last start over 2000m at Rangiora. Sure to play a major role.