Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

5-8 Ashburton Raceway 10May26 2400MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 4U Olivia Thornley $18, btn 16.7m, wnr Easy Art , 2:00.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 16 metres when fifth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Finds the right race this time.

1-5 Rangiora 07May26 2000SS Trail won by 2nd TICKERS TIME , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here after finishing a well-beaten sixth on debut over 2000m at this track three weeks ago. Winning claims with race experience now on board.

7-8 Addington 24Apr26 2600SS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $3, btn 95.3m, wnr Admor Ella , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke briefly at the 1800m losing ground. Broke again when leading near the 1000m checking trailing runners. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Debuted with a minor placing at Addington then missed the frame last start over 2600m at Addington. Can bounce back to form.

1-1 Addington 06May26 2000SS Trail Wilson House won by 2nd , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Mare by Captain Crunch from Zingara on debut. Recent trial winner who is expected to measure up.

9-10 Addington 08May26 1980MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Kimberly Butt $11, btn 15.1m, wnr Bettor Dreams , 1:59.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 15 metres away in ninth over 1980m at Addington when making her debut nine days ago. A much better run would not surprise.

7-7 Addington 01May26 1980MS $13,688 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Kyle Cameron $8, btn 41.0m, wnr Song Of Seas , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in seventh over 1980m at Addington. Must do a lot more.

6-6 Rangiora 07May26 2000SS Trail Blair Orange btn wnr CAPTAIN TUI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Captaintreacherous from Partyon on debut. Facing an awkward draw. Will be better for the run.

6-11 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $66, btn 30.2m, wnr Cherish Me , 1:56.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has failed to figure in two career runs, the latest effort a 30.2 sixth over 2000m at this track. Others make more appeal.

3-10 Addington 08May26 1980MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $18, btn 2.4m, wnr Bettor Dreams , 1:59.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well with a couple of minor prizes to her name recently, the latest when third, beaten 2.5 metres, over 1980m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment.

2-2 Oamaru 09May26 2000SS Trail Graeme Telfer btn 0.1m, wnr CRACKER OPIE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 19 metres from the winner in seventh over 2000m at this track. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

8-13 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Kyle Cameron $57, btn 22.7m, wnr Boyzone , 1:59.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Moderate effort on debut last start when beaten 22 metres into eighth over 2000m at this track. Prefer to see again.

5-7 Ashburton Raceway 12May26 2400SS Trail Jonny Cox btn wnr ALWAYS B MINDFUL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has trialled once since her last run eight months ago when tenth at Gore Raceway. Prefer to see.

2-6 Rangiora 07May26 2000SS Trail Ross Houghton btn 1m, wnr CAPTAIN TUI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Gelding from the Ross Houghton yard on debut. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.

6-7 Addington 01May26 1980MS $13,688 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Olivia Thornley $3, btn 33.5m, wnr Song Of Seas , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 150m losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened early in the run home.

Finished 35 metres away in sixth over 1980m at Addington when making her debut two-and-a-half weeks ago. Winning prospects.

2-5 Rangiora 07May26 2000SS Trail Sam Thornley btn 0.75m, wnr BONJOUR MIKI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Captain Crunch from Happy Ticker making her first racetrack appearance. Recent trial placegetter at Rangiora. Maybe later.

9-13 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $12,719 NON-WINNERS 3U Colin Defilippi $16, btn 29.4m, wnr Boyzone , 1:59.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded rounding the final bend by an outside runner.

Has raced twice this campaign and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when ninth over 2000m at this track, beaten 30 metres. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.