Trots ATX Addington - NZ

3-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 Fr2 Robert Butt $10, btn 5.7m, wnr Franco Sinatra 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly rounding the first bend resulting in an easing of the pace with trailing runners being hampered. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 5.5 m by Franco Sinatra (3:54.40) on October 4 at $9.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 8 m by Franco Sinatra (3:13.50) on September 13 at $41.60. Hard to have here without sharp improvement.

1-6 Rangiora 06Oct26 2600SS Trial 30m 1 Robert Butt won by 6.5m, 2nd ZARLINI 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2600m. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (3:12.50) beating Borrisokane in on September 4 at $1.20. One of the primary contenders.

2-8 Addington 25Sep26 2600SS $23,250 R70 10m 3 John Dunn $4, btn 2.2m, wnr Marketplace 0, 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner at the start.

Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Franco Sinatra at Oamaru over 2600m on September 13 at $1.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Marketplace at this track over 2600m on September 25 at $3.80. Likely to run well.

6-8 Addington 25Sep26 2600SS $23,250 R70 Fr3 Samantha Ottley $28, btn 13.8m, wnr Marketplace 0, 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2600m at this track, beaten 13 m by Marketplace (3:11.60) on September 25 at $28.10. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 7 m by Franco Sinatra (3:13.50) on September 13 at $8.20. Prefer others.

7-8 Addington 25Sep26 2600SS $23,250 R70 Fr5 Tim Williams $8, btn 14.0m, wnr Marketplace 0, 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner at the start and broke losing ground.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2600m at this track, beaten 14 m by Marketplace (3:11.60) on September 25 at $8.20. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten a neck by Franco Sinatra (3:13.50) on September 13 at $13.20. Needs to do more. Facing a tough assignment.

8-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 Fr7 A M Butt $14, btn 19.7m, wnr Franco Sinatra 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an easing of the pace rounding the first bend.

Well beaten last start by Franco Sinatra, who he meets again; when 19 metres eighth at Mt Harding over 3000m in a race on October 4. Not keen.

1-7 Ascot Park Raceway 08Oct26 2200SS $11,863 R46 TO R85 30m 1 Nathan Williamson $1, won by 4.9m, 2nd Double Time 0, 1:58.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 5 m as favourite (30m 1) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:41.75) beating Double Time in on October 8 at $1.40. Can play a role in the finish again.

1-8 Addington 25Sep26 2600SS $23,250 R70 10m 1 Craig Ferguson $2, won by 2.2m, 2nd It's Tough 0, 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) The off side hopple shortener became entangled around the gelding's hind hopple loop after being activated.

Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Has a strong second-up record and is a top winning chance again.

3-8 Addington 25Sep26 2600SS $23,250 R70 20m 1 Carter Dalgety $11, btn 12.4m, wnr Marketplace 0, 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start.

Began his campaign last start running 3rd (20m 1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 12 m by Marketplace (3:11.60) on September 25 at $11.20. Will find this tough.

1-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 15m 1 Carter Dalgety $9, won by 1.6m, 2nd Mo'unga 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an easing of the pace rounding the first bend.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.5 m (15m 1) at Mt Harding (3:54.40) beating Mo'unga in on October 4 at $9.30. Others have better credentials.

6-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 15m 3 Mark Purdon $6, btn 14.3m, wnr Franco Sinatra 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an easing of the pace rounding the first bend.

Last start 6th (15m 3) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 14 m by Franco Sinatra (3:54.40) on October 4 at $5.80. Two runs back 5th (10m 3) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 12 m by American Me (2:43.80) on September 18 at $3.70. This will fully test.

9-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 Fr4 Seth Hill $4, btn 25.7m, wnr Franco Sinatra 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Well-beaten 12 days ago at Mt Harding over 3000m, and two back 5th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 13 m by Marketplace (3:11.60) on September 25 at $45.70. Needs to lift.

2-10 Mt Harding 04Oct26 3000SS $38,600 R65 15m 2 Robbie Close $11, btn 1.6m, wnr Franco Sinatra 0, 2:05.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an easing of the pace rounding the first bend. Over raced middle stages.

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (15m 2) over 3000m at Mt Harding, beaten 1.5 m by Franco Sinatra (3:54.40) on October 4 at $10.50. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Marketplace at this track over 2600m on September 25 at $46.90. Not likely to threaten this time.