7-13 Addington 26Jul26 2600SS $10,175 R35 TO R40 3U Jason Ford $13, btn 11.3m, wnr D J's Gamble 0, 2:06.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 11 m by D J's Gamble (3:24.40) in 3yo+ on July 26 at $13.40. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track beaten 16 m by Ridge (3:23.30) in 4yo+ on July 19 at $24.10. Expecting a better run this time.

7-15 Addington 17Jul26 2000SS $15,788 R35 TO R40 2U Robbie Holmes $24, btn 19.7m, wnr Chocta 0, 2:04.60 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked shortly after the start losing ground.

Last start 7th (Fr12) over 2000m at this track beaten 19 m by Chocta (2:35.00) in 2yo+ on July 17 at $24. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2000m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Monarch Prince (2:35.20) in 4yo+ on July 12 at $4. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-9 Addington 24Jul26 1980MS $15,160 R35 TO R45 3U Sarah O'reilly $11, btn 5.4m, wnr Hoof It Hagrid 0, 2:01.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Ridge at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on July 19 at $7.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Hoof It Hagrid at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 24 at $11. Great chance to break through.

9-14 Addington 17Jul26 2600SS $25,875 R40 TO R55 4U Sam Payne $78, btn 101.5m, wnr Kairaki Spur 0, 2:02.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly after 150m losing ground.

Last start 9th (FrU1) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Kairaki Spur (3:18.50) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $78.30. Two runs back 2nd (FrU1) over 2600m at this track beaten 0.5 m by Kracka Looka (3:25.30) in 3yo+ on July 10 at $16.60. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

8-9 Addington 24Jul26 2600SS $23,688 R41 TO R50 4U Robbie Close $42, btn 218.4m, wnr Almighty 0, 2:05.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Almighty (3:22.30) in 4yo+ on July 24 at $41.70. Two runs back won by 4.5 m (Fr3) at this track (2:35.20) beating Mm Sunshine in 4yo+ on July 12 at $7.90. This looks a far sterner task.

2-9 Addington 24Jul26 2600SS $23,688 R41 TO R50 4U John Morrison $19, btn 1.9m, wnr Almighty 0, 2:05.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Ridge at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on July 19 at $8.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Almighty at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on July 24 at $19.20. Winning prospects.

2-3 Ashburton Raceway 23Jun26 2400SS Trial John Morrison btn 1.5m, wnr MAJOR DOOSIE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Wanna Play A Game at Omakau over 2600m on January 2 at $13.80. Has never been out of the placings when resuming and is a top chance to take this out.

3-14 Addington 17Jul26 2600SS $25,875 R40 TO R55 4U Tayla Duley $6, btn 8.9m, wnr Kairaki Spur 0, 2:02.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Look To Da Stars at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on May 29 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Kairaki Spur at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on July 17 at $5.60. Leading player.

6-12 Addington 19Jul26 2600SS $10,000 R35 TO R44 4U Gavin Smith $16, btn 15.4m, wnr Ridge 0, 2:05.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (15m 3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 15 m by Ridge (3:23.30) in 4yo+ on July 19 at $15.90. Two runs back game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 4.5 m by Silverlinings (2:30.50) in 3yo+ FM on May 3 at $8.80. Expect a better performance this time.

5-9 Addington 24Jul26 1980MS $15,160 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $58, btn 39.4m, wnr Hoof It Hagrid 0, 2:01.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 40 m by Hoof It Hagrid (2:30.00) in 3yo+ on July 24 at $58.30. Before that 11th (Fr6) over 2600m at this track, well beaten by Kairaki Spur (3:18.50) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $93.10. Wait until the form picks up.