5-8 Addington 11Sep26 1980MS $15,810 R40 TO R41 3U Fr8 Sam Thornley $4, btn 7.8m, wnr Beaudiene Always B 0, 2:00.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 7 m by Beaudiene Always B (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on September 11 at $4. Two runs back game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs beaten 2.25 m by Miki B (2:33.90) in 2yo on November 23 2024 at $3.60. Can improve enough to feature.

1-10 Rangiora 09Sep26 2000SS Trial Fr7 Riley Harrison won by 0.3m, 2nd PREMIER ARDEN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Freeze Frame at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 3yo on May 31 at $68.10. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Best form should see him go well.

12-12 Addington 04Sep26 1980MS $16,000 R35 TO R39 3U Fr9 Tim Williams $14, btn 98.0m, wnr Royal Belle 0, 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T. Williams. Hampered and broke near the 1100m, losing all chance.

Last start 12th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, well beaten by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $14.10. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 8 m by Larissa Beaudiene (2:25.60) in 3yo+ FM on July 10 at $4.20. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets her chance to bounce back.

4-6 Addington 11Sep26 1980MS $48,525 3 Fr2 John Morrison $10, btn 6.8m, wnr Franco Ankara 0, 1:57.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted in marginally into the passing lane in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Franco Ankara (2:24.20) in 3yo on September 11 at $10.30. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 2 m by Easton Doll (2:22.70) on August 28 at $2.80. Fitter and well-placed to make amends.

6-10 Addington 11Sep26 1980MS $15,440 R35 TO R39 3U Fr8 Sarah O'reilly $6, btn 6.8m, wnr Artful Bromac 0, 1:59.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Artful Bromac (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on September 11 at $5.60. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 9 m by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $5.80. Facing a tough assignment.

2-12 Addington 04Sep26 1980MS $16,000 R35 TO R39 3U Fr5 A M Butt $47, btn 0.3m, wnr Royal Belle 0, 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten a neck by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $46.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 11 m by Playing With Stars (2:26.60) in 3yo+ on August 21 at $8.20. Not keen this time.

9-12 Addington 04Sep26 1980MS $16,000 R35 TO R39 3U Fr8 Gemma Thornley $37, btn 29.7m, wnr Royal Belle 0, 1:56.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $36.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 7 m by Bannockburn (2:25.46) in 3yo+ on August 16 at $3.20. This looks a far sterner test.

1-8 Ashburton Raceway 08Sep26 2400SS Trial Fr1 Carter Dalgety won by 0.5m, 2nd CONFESSIONAL 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 24 m by Franco Ankara (2:25.20) on August 21 at $10. At the run before 8th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track, beaten 8 m by Ashley Frank (2:23.70) on August 14 at $7.70. Has the same draw and is worth another chance.

4-10 Addington 11Sep26 1980MS $15,440 R35 TO R39 3U Fr2 Jim Curtin $21, btn 3.1m, wnr Artful Bromac 0, 1:59.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 3 m by Artful Bromac (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on September 11 at $20.50. Before that 5th (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 10 m by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $129. Hard to have on those efforts.

4-10 Rangiora 09Sep26 2000SS Trial Fr2 S A Dolan btn 7.55m, wnr BACCHUS 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 0.8 m by Happy Harriet (2:36.00) in 3yo+ FM on February 15 at $2.30. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.