3-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,160 R35 TO R36 3U Jay Abernethy $9, btn 4.3m, wnr Critical Image , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Critical Image at Manawatu over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third again at Manawatu same class on April 28. Will be about the money again.

3-8 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,440 R35 TO R39 John Kriechbaumer $3, btn 2.4m, wnr Tugawar , 2:00.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly entering the first bend losing ground.

Solid performance when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Critical Image at Manawatu over 2000m in a 3yo+ on April 30 at $19.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Tugawar at this track over 2200m on May 7 at $3.20. Leading contender.

3-7 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,300 R35 TO R38 3U Jacob Dunn $6, btn 10.5m, wnr Lincoln Linda , 1:59.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Dear God at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on April 23 at $5.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lincoln Linda at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 7 at $5.60. Looks very hard to beat.

3-7 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $10,950 R37 TO R38 3U Sailesh Abernethy $57, btn 4.6m, wnr Dave Duley , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced throughout. Held up final bend and throughout the home straight.

Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 4.5 m by Dave Duley (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $57.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 24 m by Major Moonshine (2:27.40) in 3yo+ on April 28 at $29.30. Has the job ahead.

4-7 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $10,950 R37 TO R38 3U Jay Abernethy $9, btn 9.2m, wnr Dave Duley , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 9 m by Dave Duley (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on April 30 at $9.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 17 m by Major Moonshine (2:27.40) in 3yo+ on April 28 at $16.90. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-7 Alexandra Park 08May26 1700MS $18,250 R40 TO R42 3U David Butcher $22, btn 24.6m, wnr Prince Lincoln , 1:53.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1700m at Alexandra Park, beaten 24 m by Prince Lincoln (2:00.13) in 3yo+ on May 8 at $21.80. Two runs back 7th (Sr5) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 14 m by Social Distancing (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on May 1 at $58.60. Must improve sharply.

6-11 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,860 R39 TO R50 2U Brooke Wilkins $27, btn 13.0m, wnr Dominus , 1:57.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced when being restrained through the early stages.

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 13 m by Dominus (2:40.90) in 2yo+ on May 7 at $27. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 14 m by Kings Watch (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on April 23 at $47. Has the job ahead.

7-7 Manawatu 28Apr26 2000SS $18,250 R44 TO R63 Emily Johnson $6, btn 371.8m, wnr Dream On Lou , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Dream On Lou at Manawatu over 2000m on April 28 at $5.50. Performed better the start before where he won by a 0.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at Manawatu (2:26.80) beating Two Jules in on April 9 at $2.10. Leading contender on best form.

6-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $23,250 R44 TO R62 Peter Ferguson $10, btn 15.7m, wnr Rough And Ready , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 15 m by Rough And Ready (3:03.50) on April 30 at $9.70. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at Manawatu (2:26.80) beating The Elite Athlete in on April 28 at $25.40. Capable of playing a major role.

7-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $23,250 R44 TO R62 Crystal Hackett $4, btn 44.0m, wnr Rough And Ready , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened entering the final bend.

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 45 m by Rough And Ready (3:03.50) on April 30 at $3.60. The run previous 10th (Sr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 22 m by Alecto (3:39.60) in 3yo+ on March 6 at $26.50. Can make amends.

1-11 Cambridge Raceway 07May26 2200MS $7,860 R39 TO R50 2U Zachary Butcher $5, won by 2nd Lewey Maguire , 1:57.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start posted a big 6 m win (Fr6) at this track (2:40.90) beating Lewey Maguire in 2yo+ on May 7 at $5. Among the major players.

4-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $23,250 R44 TO R62 Sailesh Abernethy $8, btn 4.3m, wnr Rough And Ready , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced through the middle stages when racing outside the leader.

Last start 4th (FrU4) over 2500m at Manawatu beaten 4.5 m by Rough And Ready (3:03.50) on April 30 at $8.40. At the start before 4th (10m U3) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 6 m by Dream On Lou (2:28.60) on April 28 at $13.60. Capable of a lot more.

8-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $23,250 R44 TO R62 Michael Hay $6, btn 158.5m, wnr Rough And Ready , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Failed to impress last start; 8th (FrU2) over 2500m at Manawatu well beaten by Rough And Ready (3:03.50) on April 30 at $5.70. Showed ability the run before when he won by 4 m (FrU1) at Manawatu (2:28.60) beating Melton Mogul in on April 28 at $12.40. Expected to do much better this time.

1-6 Cambridge Raceway 23Apr26 2200MS $7,160 R42 TO R53 3U Alicia Harrison $9, won by 2nd Special Occasion , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently. Last start won by a 0.5 m (Fr7) at this track (2:43.60) beating Special Occasion in 3yo+ on April 23 at $8.60. Another strong performance expected.

8-9 Alexandra Park 08May26 1700MS $23,688 C 3U Benjamin Butcher $11, btn 19.4m, wnr Social Distancing , 1:54.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1700m at Alexandra Park beaten 19 m by Social Distancing (2:01.34) in 3yo+ on May 8 at $11.30. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 14 m by The Jolly Roger (2:41.60) in 3yo+ on April 24 at $34.60. Hard to make a case.