Trots ATX Addington - NZ

5-11 Addington 10Jul26 1980MS $17,685 R43 TO R49 3U Samantha Ottley $11, btn 14.6m, wnr Mostert , 1:58.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 14 m by Mostert (2:26.00) in 3yo+ on July 10 at $10.80. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m (Fr3) at this track (2:25.80) beating Mostert in 3yo+ on July 3 at $8. Drawn well and can do much better.

4-12 Addington 03Jul26 1980MS $18,000 R43 TO R50 3U Kimberly Butt $98, btn 4.3m, wnr Seaside Brucie , 1:58.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Seaside Brucie (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $98.40. At the run before 6th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 24 m by Scrunch (2:22.20) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $12.10. Should be at peak fitness and can turn things around.

1-11 Addington 03Jul26 1980MS $16,703 R36 TO R41 3U Sam Thornley $3, won by 2nd Taumutu Lad , 1:55.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1980m. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:22.30) beating Taumutu Lad in 3yo+ on July 3 at $3.40. Big chance again.

10-11 Addington 10Jul26 1980MS $17,685 R43 TO R49 3U Darnika Williams $64, btn 19.7m, wnr Mostert , 1:58.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 19 m by Mostert (2:26.00) in 3yo+ on July 10 at $64.10. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 22 m by Scrunch (2:22.20) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $82.80. Must improve sharply.

5-10 Addington 05Jul26 1980MS $12,063 R40 TO R45 4U Cheree Wigg $3, btn 4.1m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:00.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 4 m by Lonnekers (2:28.80) in 4yo+ on July 5 at $3.30. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Commander Joe (2:25.10) in 3yo+ on June 19 at $14. Expected to do much better this time.

8-9 Addington 12Jul26 2600MS $10,423 R40 TO R49 5U Henry Sail $17, btn 11.3m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:00.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr5) over 2600m at this track beaten 11 m by Bryce's Meddle (3:14.80) in 5yo+ on July 12 at $16.80. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, well beaten by Scrunch (3:16.00) on July 10 at $46.50. Tested again.

5-10 Addington 10Jul26 1980MS $24,125 R35 TO R49 FM 3U Sam Thornley $3, btn 7.8m, wnr Larissa Beaudiene , 1:58.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 7 m by Larissa Beaudiene (2:25.60) in 3yo+ FM on July 10 at $2.50. Two runs back posted a big 10 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:25.90) beating Showcase in 3yo+ on June 26 at $21.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

8-11 Addington 10Jul26 1980MS $17,685 R43 TO R49 3U Hayden Douglas $36, btn 18.1m, wnr Mostert , 1:58.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 18 m by Mostert (2:26.00) in 3yo+ on July 10 at $36.20. Two runs back 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 6 m by Seaside Brucie (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $44.80. Must do a lot more.

6-12 Addington 03Jul26 1980MS $18,000 R43 TO R50 3U Blair Orange $26, btn 5.7m, wnr Seaside Brucie , 1:58.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an outside runner near the 1600m and struck track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Won three starts back at this track over 1980m on June 14. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Seaside Brucie (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $25.50. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.

1-9 Addington 12Jul26 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R45 4U Sarah O'reilly $2, won by 2nd The Bettor Major , 2:05.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (10m 3) at this track (3:22.00) beating The Bettor Major in 4yo+ on July 12 at $1.60. Will be tough to beat again.