Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

3-5 Central Southland 11Feb24 1609MS $17,550 CG 3 D G Anderson $12, btn 14.9m, wnr Built For Glory , 1:55.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay out in the run home.

Three-year-old gelding running his second race since debut. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Central Southland beaten 14 m by Built For Glory (1:55.20) in 3yo CG on February 11 at $12. Very hard to beat from the inside draw.

2-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U C R Ferguson $10, btn 4.9m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was twelfth behind Robyns Art at Gore over 1750m in a 3yo+ on February 18 at $6.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Dawson at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 1 at $10.10. Looks the testing material.

2-13 Cromwell 23Feb24 1800MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS MR47 TO MR50 3U Mark Hurrell $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Terra Sancta , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Lay inwards and paced roughly passing the 100m.

Three-year-old gelding running his second race since debut. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr11) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 1.4 m by Terra Sancta (2:18.40) in 3yo+ on February 23 at $4.70. Definite winning chance.

5-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U T R Robertson $77, btn 33.5m, wnr Dawson , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $76.60. Two runs back 10th (Fr8) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 35 m by Breeny's Rock N Roll (2:16.40) on February 25 at $68.70. Hard to make a case.

8-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U A M Armour $116, btn 43.7m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old gelding running his second race since debut. At debut 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $116.40. This race looks too tough.

11-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U T J Nally $88, btn 47m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $88.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr12) over 1750m at Gore, beaten 15 m by Robyns Art (2:24.10) in 3yo+ on February 18 at $44.10. Better off investing elsewhere.

3-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U K L Green $10, btn 25.9m, wnr Dawson , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 25 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $10.40. Right in this.

7-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U B G Barclay $50, btn 37m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 2200m, before that 5th (Fr6) over 1750m at Gore beaten 13 m by Robyns Art (2:24.10) in 3yo+ on February 18 at $12.90. Happy to work around him.

4-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U B N Orange $9, btn 28.6m, wnr Dawson , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 30 m fourth behind Dawson in a 3yo+ on March 1. Strips fitter and confident of improvement on that first-up effort.

12-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U M J Williamson $102, btn 54.5m, wnr Dawson , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 55 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $102.40. Two runs back 8th (FrU1) over 1750m at Gore, beaten 22 m by Robyns Art (2:24.10) in 3yo+ on February 18 at $88.10. Needs an easier race.

2-12 Cromwell 25Feb24 1800MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS MR46 TO MR50 3U D G Anderson $4, btn 2.2m, wnr Bismarck Du Plessis , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was seventh behind Robyns Art at Gore over 1750m in a 3yo+ on February 18 at $2.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Bismarck Du Plessis at Cromwell over 1800m in a 3yo+ on February 25 at $4.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.

6-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U P M Hunter $13, btn 36.2m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr11) over 2200m at this track, beaten 35 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $13.20. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Trail Boss (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $3.90. Must be included.

9-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U R J Austin $45, btn 44m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay out at stages throughout.

Last start 9th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 45 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $45.10. Two runs back fell when he ran at Riverton on January 28 over 1940m. Hard to make a case on recent form.

13-13 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U M G Hill $119, btn 55.9m, wnr Dawson , 2:43.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (FrU2) over 2200m at this track beaten 55 m by Dawson (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $119.30. Two runs back 10th (Fr10) over 2400m at Central Southland well beaten by Zamperini (3:00.90) in 4yo+ on February 11 at $37.80. Others look better placed.