Trots ATX Addington - NZ

4-3 Ashburton Raceway 21Jul26 2400SS Trial Gemma Thornley btn 4.75m, wnr JOHN STEWART 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at Rangiora (2:32.40) beating Happy Harriet in 3yo+ FM on February 6 at $2.30 at the bell was 5th-8.5m on the pegs. Expecting a bright return to the track.

2-3 Rangiora 22Jul26 2600SS Trial Tim Williams btn 1m, wnr SMOKING ASHES 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Ukraine at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on April 4. Should be ready to run well.

3-9 Addington 17Jul26 1980MS $14,213 R36 TO R39 3U A M Butt $56, btn 4.1m, wnr St Paddy 0, 1:55.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 4 m by St Paddy (2:22.40) in 3yo+ on July 17 at $56.40. Peaking now and from a favourable draw looks sure to be in the finish.

11-12 Addington 26Jul26 1980MS $10,000 R35 TO R37 3U John Dunn $15, btn 48.9m, wnr Rakero Maximus 0, 2:00.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track, beaten 50 m by Rakero Maximus (2:27.80) in 3yo+ on July 26 at $14.50. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at this track beaten 10 m by Auntie Deb (2:30.00) in 4yo+ on June 7 at $10. Must improve sharply.

6-3 Rangiora 22Jul26 2000SS Trial Blair Orange btn wnr ROCKINGOOD 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:25.30) beating B B Crunch in 2yo F on December 5 at $3.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.

1-12 Addington 03Jul26 1980MS $16,000 R35 3U Blair Orange $2, won by 5.1m, 2nd Whyamihere 0, 1:57.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:25.10) beating Whyamihere in 3yo+ on July 3 at $2.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by Seaside Brucie (2:23.70) in 3yo+ on June 5 at $26.30. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-12 Addington 26Jul26 1980MS $10,000 R35 TO R37 3U Ricky May $13, btn 9.5m, wnr Rakero Maximus 0, 2:00.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 9 m by Rakero Maximus (2:27.80) in 3yo+ on July 26 at $13.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Our Harmony (3:14.70) in 4yo+ M on July 19 at $13.50. Not fancied.

6-3 Ashburton Raceway 21Jul26 2400SS Trial J C Fanning btn wnr JOHN STEWART 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 2 m by Beaudiene Always B (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $2.20. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.

1-3 Rangiora 22Jul26 2600SS Trial Riley Harrison won by 1.0m, 2nd UNICO REALTA 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Scrunch at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m on September 28 at $16.50. Among the leading chances.

2-14 Addington 24Jul26 1980MS $25,875 R40 TO R43 4U John Dunn $5, btn 3.0m, wnr Auntie Deb 0, 1:58.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Irish Dream at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 17 at $19.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Auntie Deb at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ on July 24 at $4.90. Can win with even luck.