7-11 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Rhys Fensom $26, btn 12.4m, wnr Merle Mary , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 12 m by Merle Mary (2:29.40) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $26.40. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 12 m by Takethat (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 28 at $6.60. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

8-8 Alexandra Park 17Apr26 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 2U Kate Coppins $101, btn 109.9m, wnr Always Be Kind , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly at various stages. Unable to hold the back of War Cry approaching the 1200m which enabled Layton David to shift out to fill that position. Shifted in and contacted a track marker near the 950m. Weakened from the 500m.

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park well beaten by Always Be Kind (2:44.80) in 2yo+ on April 17 at $101.10. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 12 m by Miss Brabant (2:42.60) in 3yo+ FM on April 2 at $47.10. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

6-8 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,440 NON-WINNERS 3U Holly Moralde Sands $41, btn 23.8m, wnr War Cry , 2:01.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track beaten 23 m by War Cry (2:45.73) in 3yo+ on May 7 at $40.50. The run previous 11th (Fr5) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 16 m by Life Less Ordinary (2:47.50) in 2yo+ on April 24 at $18.80. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.

7-13 Alexandra Park 01May26 2200MS $20,350 NON-WINNERS 2U Peter Ferguson $57, btn 33.2m, wnr Ride The Waves , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 35 m by Ride The Waves (2:43.70) in 2yo+ on May 1 at $57. The run previous 10th (Fr6) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 14 m by Life Less Ordinary (2:47.50) in 2yo+ on April 24 at $28.40. Winning chance on her best form.

5-8 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,440 NON-WINNERS 3U Dylan Ferguson $56, btn 19.4m, wnr War Cry , 2:01.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by War Cry (2:45.73) in 3yo+ on May 7 at $56.20. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 22 m by Twist And Tango (2:44.30) in 3yo+ on March 19 at $22.70. Deserves another chance.

1-2 Pukekohe 03Mar26 2050SS Trail Zachary Butcher won by 2nd GERALT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Sweet Lou out of Hearty Lass having her first start. Won a trial on March 3 at Pukekohe over 2050m. Trialling well and a bold showing is expected.

11-11 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Emily Johnson $13, btn 678.8m, wnr Merle Mary , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu, well beaten by Merle Mary (2:29.40) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $12.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 6 m by Takethat (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 28 at $16.90. Might find this a bit tough.

6-11 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Kate Coppins $10, btn 8.1m, wnr Merle Mary , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 350m.

Has struggled of late. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 8 m by Merle Mary (2:29.40) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $10.20. The start before 6th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 24 m by Dream Boyz (2:27.80) in 3yo+ on April 28 at $3.80. Deserves another chance.

8-8 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,440 NON-WINNERS 3U T D Hall $15, btn 36.5m, wnr War Cry , 2:01.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at dispatch. Slow early. Weakened from the 300m.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by War Cry (2:45.73) in 3yo+ on May 7 at $15. Two runs back 10th (Fr8) over 2100m at Ruakaka well beaten by Mr Putt (2:47.40) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $59.30. Hard to make a case.