1-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $25,438 R36 TO R42 Fr5 Mark Hurrell $5, won by 8.1m, 2nd Aardie's Memphis 0, 1:57.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Forced to race four wide near the 900m.

Two-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Addington and Gore Raceway. Last start won by 8 m (Fr5) at Addington (2:24.00) beating Aardie's Memphis in on October 9 at $4.60. Should continue the good form.

10-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Fr6 Craig Ferguson $51, btn 25.1m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Tour Party, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres tenth at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo CG race on October 9. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

6-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Sr6 N Purdon $51, btn 16.5m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Tour Party at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo CG on October 9 at $51. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Scoundrel (2:22.50) in 2yo CG on October 2 at $17.80. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.

11-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Fr2 Zachary Butcher $151, btn 26.5m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher.

Well-beaten 17 days ago at Addington over 1980m, before that 7th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 35 m by Scoundrel (2:22.50) in 2yo CG on October 2 at $59.40. Unlikely to threaten.

1-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Fr3 Carter Dalgety $4, won by 2.7m, 2nd Bamm Bamm 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr3) at Addington (2:23.20) beating Bamm Bamm in 2yo CG on October 9 at $3.50. Should be in the finish again.

9-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Sr4 Blair Orange $19, btn 23.8m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 23 m by Tour Party (2:23.20) in 2yo CG on October 9 at $19. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 16 m by Scoundrel (2:22.50) in 2yo CG on October 2 at $6.10. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.

1-8 Oamaru 18Oct26 2000MS $12,090 NON-WINNERS 2 Fr6 Sarah O'reilly $4, won by 2.2m, 2nd Humber Hawk 0, 1:58.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 9 run. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at Oamaru (2:26.85) beating Humber Hawk in 2yo on October 18 at $3.80. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Sr3 Tim Williams $51, btn 18.6m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Tour Party, who he meets again; when 18 metres seventh at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo CG race on October 9. Prefer others on this occasion.

4-14 Addington 16Oct26 1980MS $15,525 NON-WINNERS 2U Fr5 Matthew Williamson $73, btn 5.4m, wnr Hinemoana 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running leaving the final bend.

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 5.5 m by Hinemoana (2:27.98) in 2yo+ on October 16 at $73.30. Not fancied.

4-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Fr1 A M Butt $81, btn 13.2m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 13 m by Tour Party (2:23.20) in 2yo CG on October 9 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 4.5 m by Fantabulous (2:24.80) in 2yo+ on September 25 at $3. Facing a tricky assignment.

1-3 Ashburton Raceway 20Oct26 1700SS Trial Fr1 John Morrison won by 1.0m, 2nd SUGAR MAGUIRE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.5 m (Fr3) at Addington (2:27.50) beating Waterfall Bay in 2yo on September 30 at $11.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 45 m by Travel Agent (2:22.40) in 2yo on May 22 at $46.40. This looks a far sterner task.

1-4 Rangiora 15Oct26 2000SS Trial Fr3 Seth Hill won by 1.0m, 2nd THE NIGHT AGENT 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 7 m (Fr5) at Addington (2:22.50) beating Patriot in 2yo CG on October 2 at $23.10. Should be there at the business end.

5-13 Addington 09Oct26 1980MS $200,000 CG 2 Sr2 Tony Herlihy $4, btn 14.6m, wnr Tour Party 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at Alexandra Park over 1700m 2yo CG on September 4. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 14 m by Tour Party (2:23.20) in 2yo CG on October 9 at $4. Will be about the money.