Trots ATX Addington - NZ

2-3 Addington 11Aug26 1980SS Trial Sam Thornley btn 0.3m, wnr MATTIE NEVIN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr8) over 2600m at this track beaten 6 m by Bettor Go Vinnie (3:13.40) in 3yo+ on May 1 at $11.50. Recent trials will help bring him on but he will take a lot from this run.

8-9 Addington 14Aug26 1980MS $16,108 R48 TO R60 3U Wilson House $33, btn 17.8m, wnr Franco Lomu 0, 1:57.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly when improving wide on the track near the 350m.

Second up after running 8th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 17 m by Franco Lomu (2:24.60) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $32.80. Unlikely to threaten against this field.

9-12 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 1700MS $15,000 R44 TO R50 4U Max Hill $67, btn 21.6m, wnr Heaven 0, 1:52.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr9) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 21 m by Heaven (1:59.10) in 4yo+ on August 9 at $67. Not fancied.

11-12 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 1700MS $15,000 R44 TO R50 4U Harrison Orange $38, btn 27.3m, wnr Heaven 0, 1:52.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced four wide for a distance from the 800m.

Well-beaten 12 days ago at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m, before that 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Utah Jazz (2:28.80) in 4yo+ on July 31 at $23.10. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-12 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 1700MS $15,000 R44 TO R50 4U Crystal Hackett $2, btn 3.2m, wnr Heaven 0, 1:52.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend.

Beaten favourite last start when second at Ashburton Raceway on August 9. Scored the start prior at this track on July 31. Capable of playing a major role.

2-11 Addington 07Aug26 1980MS $13,755 R39 TO R52 3U Kimberly Butt $3, btn 0.8m, wnr Beachbreak 0, 1:56.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowding an inside runner near the 1450m which struck several track markers.

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Beachbreak (2:23.40) in 3yo+ on August 7 at $2.90. Fitter and should play a big role.

1-10 Addington 17Jul26 1980MS $14,475 R45 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $2, won by 3m, 2nd Seaside Brucie 0, 1:58.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:25.50) beating Seaside Brucie in 3yo+ on July 17 at $1.60. Two runs back 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. Top contender.

7-9 Addington 07Aug26 2600SS $23,688 R55 Blair Orange $43, btn 28.1m, wnr Bettors Anvil 0, 2:00.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened early in the run home.

Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2600m, before that 6th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track, beaten 16 m by Beside Me (2:28.80) in 4yo+ on July 31 at $54.10. Form not up to scratch.

2-6 Addington 24Jul26 1980MS $15,215 R49 TO R70 3U Craig Thornley $12, btn 2.4m, wnr J T Boe 0, 1:57.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Trump Card at this track over 1980m on July 3 at $7.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind J T Boe at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 24 at $11.50. Expected to play a major role.

2-12 Addington 07Aug26 2600SS $14,000 R45 TO R54 John Dunn $3, btn 2.4m, wnr Coba Charged 0, 2:01.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Tact Teva at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ on July 24 at $21.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Coba Charged at this track over 2600m on August 7 at $3. Genuine threat.

1-11 Addington 07Aug26 1980MS $13,755 R39 TO R52 3U Tim Williams $9, won by 0.8m, 2nd Eun Sogno 0, 1:56.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at this track (2:23.40) beating Eun Sogno in 3yo+ on August 7 at $8.80. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.

6-10 Oamaru 16Aug26 2600SS $19,300 R51 Ricky May $18, btn 15.7m, wnr Dreams Are Free 0, 2:00.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 15 m by Dreams Are Free (3:14.17) on August 16 at $18.30. Before that 6th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, beaten 25 m by Beachbreak (2:23.40) in 3yo+ on August 7 at $13.50. This will fully test.

4-9 Addington 14Aug26 1980MS $16,108 R48 TO R60 3U Riley Harrison $13, btn 7.8m, wnr Franco Lomu 0, 1:57.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 7 m by Franco Lomu (2:24.60) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $12.50. Before that, pulled up at this track on August 7 over 2600m. Watch for a spike in form.