Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

8-8 Cromwell 25Feb24 2600SS $14,880 R35 TO R50 Brad Williamson $21, btn 108.5m, wnr Fiery Bandito , 2:08.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly passing the 700m hampering trailing runners. Weakened final bend and broke again passing the 400m, losing its chance.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at Cromwell well beaten by Fiery Bandito (3:28.20) on February 25 at $20.90. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 30 m by Son Of The Cleaner (3:28.60) on February 23 at $7.70. Has the ability to take this out.

2-9 Cromwell 25Feb24 1800SS $11,370 WITH COND. John Morrison $4, btn 6.2m, wnr Brianna , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Majesdix at Cromwell over 1800m on February 23 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Brianna at Cromwell over 1800m on February 25 at $3.60. One of the key runners.

4-8 Cromwell 25Feb24 2600SS $14,880 R35 TO R50 B J Fodie $24, btn 6.5m, wnr Fiery Bandito , 3:28.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 6 m by Fiery Bandito (3:28.20) on February 25 at $23.80. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 9 m by Son Of The Cleaner (3:28.60) on February 23 at $8.50. Plenty to like about her prospects.

5-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL M D Hurrell $30, btn 22.1m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:51.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 22 m by Winning Bones (2:51.70) on March 1 at $29.80. Before that 5th (Fr9) over 2400m at Central Southland, beaten 40 m by Fiery Bandito (3:04.40) on February 11 at $58.60. Prefer in something a bit easier.

9-12 Cromwell 25Feb24 2600SS $16,000 R51 TO R76 SPECIAL 3U P M Williamson $51, btn 25.4m, wnr Dont Ask , 2:07.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in leaving the final bend contacting and dislodging a track marker.

Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 25 m by Dont Ask (3:25.20) in 3yo+ on February 25 at $50.80. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 25 m by Maui (3:29.90) in 3yo+ on February 23 at $26.20. Keep her in mind.

10-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL T R Robertson $55, btn 74.5m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start, losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 75 m by Winning Bones (2:51.70) on March 1 at $54.80. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at Cromwell beaten 50 m by Fiery Bandito (3:28.20) on February 25 at $47.70. Can't make much of a case.

7-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL K L Green $5, btn 32.4m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:51.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start, losing considerable ground.

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Winning Bones (2:51.70) on March 1 at $4.80. The run before 14th (10m 2) over 1900m at Gore, well beaten by Imperial Man (2:37.90) on February 18 at $8.70. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.

6-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL K F Franks $22, btn 27.5m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start, losing ground.

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Winning Bones (2:51.70) on March 1 at $22. Before that 13th (Fr5) over 2000m at Riverton, well beaten by Night Watch (2:45.10) on January 28 at $64.60. Win doesn't look likely.

8-13 Addington 16Feb24 2600SS $17,298 R40 TO R55 SPECIAL K K Tomlinson $37, btn 23.5m, wnr Mixed Faith , 3:24.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early and middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m. Held up for clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 8th (10m 2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 23 m by Mixed Faith (3:24.10) on February 16 at $36.90. At the start before 8th (10m 2) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Galleons Future (2:50.50) on January 18 at $12.20. Top-three finish is well within her grasp if she brings her A-game.