4-11 Addington 23Oct26 1980MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS 3U U1 Gavin Smith $54, btn 3.0m, wnr Mishy 0, 2:00.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Steadied near the 800m when the pace eased slightly.

Last start 4th (U1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 3 m by Mishy (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on October 23 at $53.70. Before that, 12th (U1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 16 m by Hinemoana (2:27.98) in 2yo+ on October 16 at $53.50. Strips fitter and from the pegs gets his chance to impress.

1-4 Rangiora 15Oct26 2600SS Trial Fr1 Seth Hill won by 0.75m, 2nd BLACK MAGIC 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington beaten 65 m by Mystery Creek (2:25.10) in 2yo on October 8 2025 at $24.40. Likely improver.

3-7 Ashburton Raceway 12Oct26 2400SS Trial Fr3 Blair Orange btn 0.95m, wnr ETERNITY FRANCO 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Vincent out of Ask Me Mach on debut. Finished third in a trial on October 12 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Hard to beat.

3-10 Mt Harding 11Oct26 1609MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Fr7 Robert Butt $5, btn 2.4m, wnr El Draego 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into second behind Hungry Bronnie at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 2yo+ FM on September 27 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind El Draego at Mt Harding over 1609m in a 3yo+ FM on October 11 at $4.70. Racing well without winning and looks hard to beat again.

10-10 Phar Lap Raceway 27Sep26 2600SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr8 Robbie Close $29, btn 153.1m, wnr Dragon Ball 0, 2:06.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1500m, losing all chance.

Last start 10th (Fr8) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway well beaten by Dragon Ball (3:25.20) in 3yo+ on September 27 at $29. Before that, 11th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 40 m by Lilacs Locarno (2:27.50) on September 11 at $33.40. Rates highly and from a much better draw can bounce back.

1-7 Ashburton Raceway 20Oct26 2400SS Trial Fr2 C B Ford won by 0.3m, 2nd PRETTYBOYCOBY 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 60 m by Hikaraki (2:54.50) in 3yo+ on October 11 at $25.50. Watch for sharp improvement.

8-11 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr4 Brooke Wilkins $34, btn 21.6m, wnr Merle Mary 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 9 m by Clap For The Wolfman (2:33.80) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $113.20. Prefer to see.

7-11 Mt Harding 11Oct26 2300MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr5 Sam Thornley $3, btn 23.8m, wnr Hikaraki 0, 2:02.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide during the early stages and again with cover from the 1100m.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 23 m by Hikaraki (2:54.50) in 3yo+ on October 11 at $2.90. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 5.5 m by Dragon Ball (3:25.20) in 3yo+ on September 27 at $4.20. Can bounce back.

1-3 Waterlea Raceway 19Sep26 2400SS Trial Fr2 won by 0.3m, 2nd BUSTERS BABE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Sky Major out of Manuka Valley on debut. Showed ability when she won at Waterlea Raceway in a trial on September 19 over 2400m. Prefer to see her under race conditions before recommending.

5-9 Oamaru 18Oct26 2000MS $12,318 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr5 L J Whittaker $24, btn 31.3m, wnr Spy Major 0, 1:58.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running rounding the final bend and became awkwardly positioned near the sulky wheel of Elouise. Subsequently hung out as Baby Come Back shifted outward, resulting in sulky contact and requiring steadying.

Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 30 m by Spy Major (2:27.02) in 3yo+ on October 18 at $23.70. Not keen on her chances in this field.

3-9 Oamaru 18Oct26 2000MS $12,318 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr7 John Morrison $5, btn 9.7m, wnr Spy Major 0, 1:58.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing fourth behind Matilda Too at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on October 4 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Spy Major at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on October 18 at $4.50. Very hard to beat.

6-8 Addington 18Sep26 1980MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr2 Robert Butt $5, btn 24.0m, wnr Last Honours 0, 2:00.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 24 m by Last Honours (2:28.10) in 3yo+ on September 18 at $5.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington was 5th-10m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mystery Creek (2:25.10) in 2yo on October 8 2025 at $9.20. Watch for a spike in form.

8-10 Addington 14Oct26 1980MS $9,650 NON-WINNERS 4U Fr5 Jacob Dunn $97, btn 57.0m, wnr Foreman Fox 0, 1:59.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after two-and-a-half weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 55 m by Foreman Fox (2:27.10) in 4yo+ on October 14 at $97.20. Needs to lift.