1-12 Rangiora 03May26 2000MS $11,000 R40 TO R45 4U Blair Orange $4, won by 2nd Lilac Luxury , 1:58.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be steadied.

Saluted over 2000m at this track last time out after a plain effort at Addington the start prior. Heading the right way now.

7-11 Addington 15May26 1980MS $18,176 R44 TO R55 3U Carter Dalgety btn 7.6m, wnr Captain Cool , 1:56.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here off a last-start seventh over 1980m at Addington, beaten 7 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-7 Addington 08May26 1980MS $17,338 R47 TO R65 3U Henry Sail $26, btn 19.4m, wnr Sacetas , 1:57.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was racing well before a last start seventh at Addington over 1980m. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.

4-11 Addington 24Apr26 2000SS $17,685 R40 TO R50 4U Gemma Thornley $3, btn 15.9m, wnr Moonlite Blood , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 1300m.

Nice run two back then was well-supported but missed the placings over 2000m at Addington more recently. Worth another chance.

13-13 Addington 19Apr26 2600SS $15,263 R41 TO R54 4U Henry Sail $24, btn 83.4m, wnr The Coalman , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly. Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend when weakening. Hung on several occasions during the running.

Safely held last time when 85 metres from the winner in 13th over 2600m at Addington. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

4-13 Addington 08May26 2600SS $18,315 R45 TO R60 3U Sarah O'reilly $29, btn 11.1m, wnr Iron Brigade , 2:00.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fourth over 2600m at Addington. Can improve sharply.

11-13 Addington 08May26 2600SS $18,315 R45 TO R60 3U R E Cameron $13, btn 26.2m, wnr Iron Brigade , 2:00.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won't find this as tough as last start when beaten 25 metres over 2600m at Addington. Can improve sharply.

5-8 Manawatu 30Apr26 2500SS $23,250 R44 TO R62 Jay Abernethy $16, btn 4.9m, wnr Rough And Ready , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Again missed the placings last time out but was only 5 metres away in fifth over 2500m at Manawatu. Has the task ahead.

5-13 Addington 08May26 2600SS $18,315 R45 TO R60 3U Samantha Ottley $8, btn 11.3m, wnr Iron Brigade , 2:00.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued his very strong form of late with a fifth over 2600m at Addington nine days ago. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.

7-13 Addington 08May26 2600SS $18,315 R45 TO R60 3U Olivia Thornley $9, btn 20.3m, wnr Iron Brigade , 2:00.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 20 metres back in seventh at his latest run over 2600m at Addington. Deserves another chance.

2-3 Ashburton Raceway 12May26 2400SS Trail A M Butt btn 0.1m, wnr RENEGADE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Commences a new prep following a break of four-and-a-half months. Has a strong first-up record with three wins to his name and can make a winning return.