Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

11-12 Ashburton Raceway 02Jun24 2400MS $12,000 R35 TO R37 4U Robbie Close $8, btn 28.9m, wnr Finders Keepers , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last raced at Ashburton Raceway three-and-a-half months ago when he finished 11th, beaten 30 metres over 2400m. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.

12-12 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400MS $10,500 R35 TO R45 4U Sam Thornley $26, btn 42.7m, wnr Take The Deal , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not impressed in two runs this campaign, the latest a 45 metres 12th over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Form not up to scratch.

7-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R35 TO R40 4U Ricky Alfeld $21, btn 3.2m, wnr Judine , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 16 runs since the last win. Last start finished seventh over 2000m at Rangiora. Capable of going a lot better.

8-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R35 TO R40 4U Alana Cameron $8, btn 6.2m, wnr Judine , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up late in the run home.

Can play a role in the finish.

5-8 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 1700MS $9,765 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Korbyn Newman $10, btn 7.6m, wnr Courtney Rose , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly near the 200m.

Was sub-par last time when fifth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway after drawing poorly. Worth another chance from a much better draw.

7-11 Addington 04Aug24 1980MS $9,825 R41 TO R45 4U Neil Burton $56, btn 11.1m, wnr Playing With Stars , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Again missed the placings when seventh at her latest outing over 1980m at Addington. Not on current form.

6-9 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $9,949 R41 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY HANDI Tom Bamford $21, btn 4.9m, wnr Fergalicious , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing sixth over 2600m at Rangiora. Can do much better.

9-10 Addington 30Aug24 1980MS $14,475 R40 TO R46 3U Matthew Williamson $16, btn 27.8m, wnr Perun , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing ninth over 1980m at Addington. Can improve sharply.

2-12 Addington 23Aug24 1980MS $15,000 R40 TO R47 3U Tim Williams $4, btn 1.1m, wnr Piccadilly Pete , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Resumed last start with a second at Addington over 1980m, beaten 1.1 metres. Can find the frame again.

7-8 Ashburton Raceway 11Aug24 1700MS $9,300 R42 TO R45 4U Samantha Ottley $46, btn 18.1m, wnr Gotta Elect Bill , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in seventh first-up over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 18 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

2-8 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 1700MS $9,765 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Matthew Williamson $12, btn 0.5m, wnr Courtney Rose , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was beaten narrowly when second over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway last start. Well-placed in this contest. Leading player.

3-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R41 TO R45, WITH COND. 4U Sheree Tomlinson $22, btn 4.3m, wnr Flyaway , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is racing well with minor placings at her last couple of starts. Finished third at her most recent run over 2000m at Rangiora. Has the ability to figure prominently.

7-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R41 TO R45, WITH COND. 4U Sam Thornley $80, btn 22.7m, wnr Flyaway , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 22 metres when seventh over 2000m at Rangiora. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

1-11 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $10,316 R35 TO R40 4U John R Dunn $3, won by 2nd Kalatra , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a determined winner over 2000m at Rangiora when resuming from a break last time out. Will be better for that run and expected to go on with it.