7-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Madison Kyle $16, btn 12.4m, wnr Rakamick , 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early stages. Hampered by an inside runner near the 150m.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished seventh most recently over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, 12 metres from the winner. A better run is on the cards.

1-12 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Brad Williamson $12, won by 2nd Woody , 1:55.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recorded a strong win last time by 5 metres over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway despite a second-row draw. Arrives here in great form and from a nice draw so looks very hard to beat.

1-10 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS Matthew Williamson $4, won by 2nd Americana Elite , 1:57.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has worked his way into form, winning by 0.8 metres at Central Southland Raceway last time out over 1609m. Expected to feature again.

13-14 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,875 R40 TO R46 2U Hayden Douglas $55, btn 31.1m, wnr Treacherous Dreams , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at this track five months ago when he finished 13th, beaten 30 metres over 2200m. Can play a role in the finish.

2-10 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $11,580 R40 TO R46 3U Daniel Anderson $20, btn 3.5m, wnr Always Be Bootie , 1:54.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway last time, beaten 3.5 metres. That was his ninth placing, alongside a win, from the past 12 starts. Major player.

12-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Max Hill $2, btn 29.7m, wnr Rakamick , 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Hampered by an inside runner near the 150m. Weakened in the run home.

Has raced twice since resuming and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when 12th over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 30 metres. Certainly worth another chance.

5-12 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 1700MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 M 4U Craig Ferguson $9, btn 4.9m, wnr First Light , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Continued a long run without winning when fifth at this track over 1700m last time out. Finds the right race this time.

11-11 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $9,825 R35 3U Brent Barclay $5, btn 56.2m, wnr Mr President , 1:58.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m. Weakened final bend.

Continued a long run without winning when 11th at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m last time out. Capable of a lot more.

10-12 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R40 4U Natasha Kyle $24, btn 16.7m, wnr Kusama , 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 16 metres from the winner in tenth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

3-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Craig Ferguson $84, btn 5.9m, wnr Rakamick , 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced in the early stages. Held up final bend.

Comes here off a last-start third over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 6 metres. This looks a far sterner task.

6-11 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $9,825 R35 3U Rory McIlwrick $33, btn 16.7m, wnr Mr President , 1:58.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last 47 runs. Last start finished sixth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. This looks tough.

10-11 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $10,808 R36 TO R43 3U Madison Kyle $25, btn 78.3m, wnr Our Twinkle , 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced in the parked position for a distance near the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in tenth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Must do a lot more.

6-11 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $10,808 R36 TO R43 3U Alex Milne $22, btn 19.2m, wnr Our Twinkle , 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been safely held of late, most recently when sixth at Central Southland Raceway and beaten 19 metres. Has to overcome the second-row draw. Likely to struggle again.

5-12 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R40 4U Madison Kyle $5, btn 13.0m, wnr Kusama , 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 13 metres when fifth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Expecting a better run this time.