1-2 Ashburton Raceway 08Nov26 1700SS Trial Fr1 Samantha Ottley won by 0.15m, 2nd TEMPO WARRIOR 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Blazing Knuckles, who she meets again; when 265 metres at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M race on November 6. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.

2-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr3 Jacob Dunn $7, btn 3.5m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Amazing Captain at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on October 16 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Blazing Knuckles at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on November 6 at $6.50. First four player.

7-12 Oamaru 05Nov26 2000MS $10,000 R41 TO R45 3U Fr8 Mia Holbrough $8, btn 13.5m, wnr Farewell Spit 0, 2:04.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early while being restrained to the rear. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1600m.

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Farewell Spit (2:34.59) in 3yo+ on November 5 at $7.60. Two runs back 13th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track beaten 65 m by Woodlea Rocks (2:22.70) in 4yo+ M on October 23 at $4.80. Needs to lift.

3-13 Addington 23Oct26 1980MS $17,298 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr3 Wilson House $25, btn 7.3m, wnr Woodlea Rocks 0, 1:55.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 7 m by Woodlea Rocks (2:22.70) in 4yo+ M on October 23 at $24.60. Will not find this easy. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr4 Zachary Butcher $10, btn 7.8m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final turn.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Woodlea Rocks at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on October 23 at $5.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Blazing Knuckles at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on November 6 at $10. Working her way towards a win.

8-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr8 Olivia Thornley $45, btn 27.0m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000m.

Meets Blazing Knuckles again; when 25 metres eighth at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M race on November 6. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.

7-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr9 Robbie Close $11, btn 26.5m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Blazing Knuckles, a rival who she faces again; when 25 metres seventh at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M race on November 6. Maybe a place.

5-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Sr2 John Dunn $10, btn 18.1m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 18 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:23.20) in 4yo+ M on November 6 at $10. At the start before 8th (Sr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 11 m by Royal Belle (2:25.65) in 4yo+ M on October 16 at $3.50. Fitter now so could be competitive.

4-11 Addington 10Nov26 1980MS $29,475 R43 TO R46 3U Fr7 Craig Thornley $5, btn 3.0m, wnr Franco Lennon 0, 1:57.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fourth behind Franco Lennon at this track over 1980m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at this track in 4yo+ M on October 23. Draws wide but looks ready to win.

6-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Sr5 M W McKendry Mnzm $3, btn 22.4m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an inside runner shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1150m.

Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on November 6. Won the start before at this track on October 16. Could bounce back.

4-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Sr4 Tim Williams $17, btn 16.7m, wnr Blazing Knuckles 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an inside runner shortly after the start.

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track beaten 16 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:23.20) in 4yo+ M on November 6 at $16.70. Before that, 10th (Sr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 17 m by Woodlea Rocks (2:22.70) in 4yo+ M on October 23 at $9.80. May need some luck but looks close to peaking.

11-11 Addington 10Nov26 1980MS $29,475 R43 TO R46 3U Sr4 John Morrison $42, btn 91.0m, wnr Franco Lennon 0, 1:57.80 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1980m at this track, well beaten by Franco Lennon (2:25.00) in 3yo+ on November 10 at $41.70. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Fr7) at this track (2:22.70) beating Cinderella Franco in 4yo+ M on October 23 at $62.80. Looking elsewhere.

1-14 Addington 06Nov26 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R45 M 4U Fr7 A M Butt $17, won by 3.5m, 2nd Allets 0, 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr7) at this track (2:23.20) beating Allets in 4yo+ M on November 6 at $16.50. Go well again.

9-9 Addington 04Nov26 1980SS Trial Fr7 Blair Orange btn wnr SEEKING CLARITY 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored at her last four starts. Last start won by 2 m (Fr9) at this track (2:25.65) beating Monkee Major in 4yo+ M on October 16 at $5.30. Tough draw but winning form is hard to knock.