Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

6-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U Stacy Whatuira $7, btn 16.7m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hasn't been too far off the placegetters at his last few outings, the latest when sixth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 16 metres. Drawn nicely and should run well.

5-8 Addington 28Jul24 2000SS $9,765 R35 TO R40 4U Justin Smith $21, btn 39.2m, wnr Rush , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been ticking along well, last start finishing fifth over 2000m at Addington. One of the likely contenders.

2-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U John Morrison $7, btn 5.4m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Finished runner-up over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway last start, beaten 5.5 metres. That was his fourth placing from the last six starts. Has a nice draw and expected to figure prominently again.

7-9 Ashburton Raceway 11Aug24 2400SS $9,475 R35 TO R45 5U Amber Lethaby $47, btn 20.5m, wnr Randel Huston P , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 20 metres from the winner in seventh over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

8-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U Robert Butt $41, btn 28.4m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Again failed to figure last start when beaten 30 metres into eighth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Long time since her last win. Tested again.

9-9 Phar Lap Raceway 26May24 2050MS $10,423 R35 TO R50 3U Robbie Close $22, btn 61.3m, wnr Markthewarrior , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

First up since finishing ninth over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway three-and-a-half months ago. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U Sheree Tomlinson $4, btn 5.9m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been in good form lately, Top contender.

7-11 Oamaru 18Aug24 2600SS $12,773 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Gavin Smith $9, btn 40.5m, wnr Majesdix , 2:04.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was below her best last time when seventh over 2600m at Oamaru after finishing in the money two back at Ashburton Raceway. Rates highly and can atone.

10-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U John R Dunn $23, btn 191.7m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished tenth last start over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, 190 metres from the winner. Certainly worth another chance.

7-8 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000SS $9,765 WITH COND. Robbie Close $11, btn 94.8m, wnr Royal Yankee , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 700m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished seventh last time out over 2000m at Rangiora, 95 metres from the winner. Expecting a much better run this time.

7-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R45 4U Craig Thornley $49, btn 23.0m, wnr La Dama , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 23 metres from the winner in seventh over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

8-8 Addington 16Aug24 1980MS $13,950 R35 TO R50 3U T J Grant $47, btn 27.8m, wnr Ruakaka , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Missed out two starts back then was a distant eighth last start over 1980m at Addington. Not going well enough.

10-11 Addington 06Sep24 1980MS $15,720 UP TO & INCLUDING R50 3U Alan Clark $67, btn 20.0m, wnr Princess Sadie , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at Ashburton Raceway two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 1980m at Addington last time, finishing 20 metres from the winner. Has the job ahead.

99-9 South Bay 29Oct23 2400SS $10,808 R35 TO R38 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 267.3m, wnr Boyz Invasion , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing ground. Again broke rounding the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Last raced at South Bay on October 29 when he was disqualified. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.