Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

3-9 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $9,949 R41 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY HANDI Riley Harrison $13, btn 2.2m, wnr Fergalicious , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2600m at Rangiora last start, beaten 2.25 metres. That was his third placing from the last four starts. Nicely drawn and expected to run a bold race again.

4-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 2.7m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a winner two back at Rangiora then couldn't back it up last time when 2.75 metres away in fourth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Drawn favourably and worth another chance.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Wilson House $18, btn 2.2m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish third over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway last start following a well-beaten fifth at Oamaru the run prior. Will be right in the thick of things.

9-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R41 TO R45, WITH COND. 4U Kimberly Butt $10, btn 48.6m, wnr Flyaway , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 700m.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at his last five runs. Last start finished ninth over 2000m at Rangiora. Facing a tough assignment.

1-9 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $9,949 R41 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY HANDI John R Dunn $19, won by 2nd Style Council , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Made a strong return with a narrow win over 2600m at Rangiora last start. Will be better for that run and expected to be in the finish again.

5-7 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U S P Murtha $13, btn 21.3m, wnr Edge Of Reason , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Has not been in the money in two runs this prep, the latest when 21 metres away in fifth over 2000m at Rangiora. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

10-13 Ashburton Raceway 11Aug24 2400SS $10,175 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Leo O'reilly $29, btn 18.9m, wnr Foveaux Gambler , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished tenth most recently over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, 18 metres from the winner. Capable of bouncing back.

1-10 Ashburton Raceway 11May24 2400MS $10,615 R35 TO R50 4U John Morrison $15, won by 2nd Gatecrasher , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock after scoring over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway four months ago. Should go well while fresh.

8-9 Addington 30Aug24 1980MS $14,213 R45 TO R60 M 4U Robbie Close $20, btn 24.6m, wnr Cardi B , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when eighth at Addington over 1980m, beaten 24 metres. Great chance to bounce back.

9-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U John R Dunn $24, btn 27.8m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Was mediocre when 30 metres away in ninth most recently at her first run back from a layoff over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Watch for a spike in form.

9-9 Addington 30Aug24 1980MS $14,213 R45 TO R60 M 4U Colin Defilippi $37, btn 321.3m, wnr Cardi B , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing all chance.

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 320 metres from the winner in ninth over 1980m at Addington. This looks a far sterner task.