Trots ATX Addington - NZ

4-9 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 1700MS $9,475 NON-WINNERS 4U Robbie Holmes $3, btn 3.2m, wnr Christian Bale 0, 1:58.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 3 m by Christian Bale (2:05.50) in 4yo+ on August 9 at $3.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Justification (2:31.50) in 4yo+ on August 2 at $4.60. Not keen on his chances in this field.

5-3 Addington 11Aug26 1980SS Trial Ricky May btn wnr FAITH NOT FEAR 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 55 m by Bord De La Mer (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on July 24 at $7.40. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by Mossdale Frank (2:25.80) in 2yo+ C on June 12 at $3.10. Nicely drawn and can bounce back here.

2-8 Addington 14Aug26 1980MS $13,020 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Ricky May $7, btn 2.7m, wnr Nansana 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Asymmetric Return at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on July 31 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Nansana at this track over 1980m in a 2yo+ FM on August 14 at $6.70. In the mix.

6-3 Addington 05Aug26 1980SS Trial John Dunn btn wnr CARRERA BENICIO 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 17 m by Asymmetric Return (3:22.10) in 3yo+ on July 31 at $3.70. One of the prime contenders.

4-12 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 2400SS $10,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Sarah O'reilly $20, btn 20.5m, wnr Rosario 0, 2:01.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S O'Reilly was issued a warning.

Last start 4th (Fr9) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 20 m by Rosario (3:00.50) in 3yo+ on August 9 at $20. Two runs back 6th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, beaten 17 m by Bord De La Mer (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on July 24 at $103.30. This looks far too tough.

4-3 Addington 11Aug26 2600SS Trial Henry Sail btn 1.9m, wnr ATOMIC 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Cullini having his first start. Finished fourth at Addington in a trial on August 11 over 2600m. Looks a winning hope despite the draw.

3-11 Oamaru 16Aug26 2000MS $19,650 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $2, btn 5.7m, wnr Suspicious Captain 0, 1:59.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third behind Franco Ankara at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 31 at $6.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Suspicious Captain at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on August 16 at $2.20. Great chance this time.

4-7 Addington 14Aug26 1980MS $12,775 NON-WINNERS 2U Robbie Close $13, btn 5.1m, wnr Flying Holme 0, 1:57.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Lay outwards in the run home.

Resumed this campaign three starts back after a long break. Showed some form last start 4th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 5 m by Flying Holme (2:25.00) in 2yo+ on August 14 at $13.20. Not keen on his chances in this field.

5-8 Addington 14Aug26 1980MS $13,020 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Olivia Thornley $2, btn 10.5m, wnr Nansana 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend. Lay outwards and paced roughly in the run home.

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by Nansana (2:28.00) in 2yo+ FM on August 14 at $1.80. One of the chief contenders.

9-9 Ashburton Raceway 09Aug26 1700MS $9,475 NON-WINNERS 4U Sam Thornley $5, btn 29.4m, wnr Christian Bale 0, 1:58.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages. Weakened in the run home.

Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 30 m by Christian Bale (2:05.50) in 4yo+ on August 9 at $5.40. Will need to improve sharply.