Trots ATX Addington - NZ

5-11 Addington 15May26 1980MS $18,176 R44 TO R55 3U John Dunn $10, btn 6.5m, wnr Captain Cool , 1:56.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 6 m by Captain Cool (2:23.70) in 3yo+ on May 15 at $9.70. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr7) at this track (3:13.40) beating Route Sixty Six in 3yo+ on May 1 at $4.60. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-10 Addington 15May26 1980MS $50,000 R85 M 4U Kirstin Green $21, btn 1.9m, wnr Chicago Sky , 1:55.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Chicago Sky at this track over 1980m 4yo+ M last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres fourth at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m in 4yo+ on April 26. A big run would not surprise.

7-8 Addington 15May26 1980MS $50,000 R85 4U Sam Thornley $84, btn 25.9m, wnr Iron Brigade , 1:54.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by Iron Brigade (2:20.80) in 4yo+ on May 15 at $84.40. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (2:25.50) beating Captain Cool in 3yo+ on May 8 at $5.90. Among the leading players.

1-11 Addington 15May26 1980MS $18,176 R44 TO R55 3U Jonny Cox $6, won by 2nd Biggles , 1:56.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr1) at this track (2:23.70) beating Biggles in 3yo+ on May 15 at $5.70. Racing well and must be considered.

5-7 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $10,950 R46 TO R55 3U Ricky Gutsell $14, btn 25.4m, wnr Deny Everything , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Made several unsuccessful attempts to obtain the lead through the middle stages. Lay in leaving the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 25 m by Deny Everything (2:53.39) in 3yo+ on May 3 at $13.50. Two runs back 10th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by Always Be Batman (2:40.30) in 4yo+ on April 26 at $23.40. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-11 Rangiora 17May26 2600SS $14,738 R45 TO R60 4U Blair Orange $4, won by 2nd The Coalman , 2:04.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr4) at Rangiora (3:20.40) beating The Coalman in 4yo+ on May 17 at $3.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr10) over 2000m at this track beaten 15 m by Moonlite Blood (2:28.70) in 4yo+ on April 24 at $2.50. Hard to have in this line-up.

1-10 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 2200MS $19,300 R48 TO R60 4U Hayden Douglas $8, won by 2nd Chicago Sky , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr1) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:40.30) beating Chicago Sky in 4yo+ on April 26 at $8. Bold showing expected again.

6-8 Addington 15May26 1980MS $50,000 R85 4U Matthew Williamson $20, btn 18.6m, wnr Iron Brigade , 1:54.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Failed to impress last start; 6th (FrU1) over 1980m at this track beaten 18 m by Iron Brigade (2:20.80) in 4yo+ on May 15 at $20.10. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 5 m win (FrU1) at this track (3:15.10) beating Take The Miki in 3yo+ on May 1 at $3.50. Hard to go past on best form.

5-7 Addington 08May26 1980MS $17,338 R47 TO R65 3U John Morrison $37, btn 14.6m, wnr Sacetas , 1:57.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 14 m by Sacetas (2:24.60) in 3yo+ on May 8 at $36.70. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 2600m at this track, beaten 30 m by Radha (3:15.10) in 3yo+ on May 1 at $35.90. Prefer others.

4-11 Addington 15May26 1980MS $18,176 R44 TO R55 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 5.1m, wnr Captain Cool , 1:56.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Won three starts back at this track over 2000m 4yo+ on April 24. Last time out 4th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5 m by Captain Cool (2:23.70) in 3yo+ on May 15 at $8.50. Among the leading players on best form.

3-12 Ascot Park Raceway 17May26 2200MS $12,000 R37 TO R53 3U Daniel Anderson $5, btn 3.0m, wnr Nutcracker , 1:57.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 3 m by Nutcracker (2:40.09) in 3yo+ on May 17 at $5.30. Two runs back won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr7) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:43.80) beating Havtimeformiki in 3yo+ on April 26 at $2.70. Racing very well. Capable of playing a major role.

6-11 Addington 15May26 1980MS $18,176 R44 TO R55 3U Olivia Thornley $3, btn 7.3m, wnr Captain Cool , 1:56.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 500m.

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 7 m by Captain Cool (2:23.70) in 3yo+ on May 15 at $2.80. Showed ability the race before when he won by 5 m (Fr8) at this track (3:17.50) beating Quinn in 3yo+ on May 1 at $2.10. Capable of taking this out.

5-6 Addington 01May26 1980MS $22,375 R70 M 4U Terry Chmiel $12, btn 34.8m, wnr Dynasty , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied by driver T Chmiel. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 35 m by Dynasty (2:24.70) in 4yo+ M on May 1 at $11.50. Two runs back won by 1.4 m as favourite (Sr1) at Oamaru (2:26.50) beating Cracker Opie in 3yo+ on November 27 at $2.10 at the bell was 8th-16.4m 2WWC. Watch for a spike in form.

9-10 Addington 05Feb26 2600MS $17,853 R51 TO R60 3U Craig Thornley $5, btn 18.6m, wnr Taketheplunge , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 9th (Fr9) over 2600m at this track was 8th- at the bell, beaten 18 m by Taketheplunge (3:16.90) in 3yo+ on February 5 at $5. Can play a role in the finish.