Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

3-11 Cromwell 25Feb24 1800SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS N P Williamson $6, btn 5.9m, wnr Portelli , 2:10.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly shortly after the start, losing ground.

Five-year-old gelding running his second race since debut. At debut game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 6 m by Portelli (2:26.20) on February 25 at $6.30. Strong prospects.

4-7 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $10,950 NON-WINNERS 3U C R Ferguson $5, btn 35.1m, wnr Xerion , 2:54.40 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 600m.

Four-year-old gelding running his second race since debut. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 35 m by Xerion (2:54.40) in 3yo+ on March 1 at $4.50. Maybe a place from the low draw.

7-9 Central Southland 11Feb24 2400SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U B G Barclay $47, btn 103.4m, wnr Our Superfund , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 700m.

Well beaten last start by Our Superfund, who he meets again; when 105 metres seventh at Central Southland over 2400m in a 3yo+ race on February 11. Can't see him featuring.

2-11 Cromwell 25Feb24 1800SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS Brad Williamson $2, btn 0.5m, wnr Portelli , 2:10.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly after 150m.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Portelli at Cromwell over 1800m last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at Cromwell in 3yo+ on February 23. Rates highly so expect a bold run.

11-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL A W Kyle $71, btn 117.2m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start. Broke again passing the 1200m, losing all chance.

Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 2200m, before that 5th (20m 5) over 2700m at this track, beaten 20 m by Majesdix (3:36.60) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $33.90. Needs to lift substantially.

1-7 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $10,950 NON-WINNERS 3U K N Larsen $4, won by 2nd Wattle Hill , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won on debut by a 0.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:54.40) beating Wattle Hill in 3yo+ on March 1 at $3.90. Right in this.

1-10 Gore 18Feb24 1900SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $13, won by 2nd Dignify , 2:16.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shied and shifted outwards shortly after the start.

Just managed to hang on and win by a 0.5 m (Fr1) at Gore (2:41.10) beating Dignify in 3yo+ on February 18 at $12.90. This race will be harder than that win. Can't recommend her in this.

1-12 Rangiora 17Feb24 1609SS $12,000 R35 TO R39 4U Matthew Williamson $9, won by 2nd A Late Late Pressy , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a 0.5 m (Fr3) at Rangiora (2:06.10) beating A Late Late Pressy in 4yo+ on February 17 at $8.50. Another win looks on the cards.

8-11 Ascot Park 01Mar24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL N P Williamson $22, btn 38.6m, wnr Winning Bones , 2:51.70 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won easily three starts back at Central Southland over 2400m 3yo+ on February 11. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by Winning Bones (2:51.70) on March 1 at $21.80. One of the better hopes.

1-9 Cromwell 23Feb24 1800SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $9, won by 2nd Dignify , 2:12.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by a neck (Fr5) at Cromwell (2:27.70) beating Dignify in 3yo+ on February 23 at $8.60. In the mix.

1-8 Cromwell 25Feb24 2600SS $14,880 R35 TO R50 Kirstin Green $2, won by 2nd Blithe , 2:08.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (FrU1) at Cromwell (3:28.20) beating Blithe in on February 25 at $2. Hard to beat in this sort of form.