Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

2-7 Rangiora 25Aug24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U Warren Frost $9, btn 7.3m, wnr Edge Of Reason , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2000m at Rangiora last time out following a mediocre ninth at Addington the run prior. Sure to play a major role.

11-14 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 1700MS $10,350 R35 TO R39 5U Tim Williams $19, btn 20.3m, wnr Penny Weight , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Was ordinary when 20 metres away in 11th most recently at his first run back from a spell over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Might need more time.

8-10 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $10,133 R35 TO R40, WITH COND. 3U Kyle Cameron $43, btn 25.1m, wnr Zia Bromac , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Easily accounted for last time at the first run of the campaign when 25 metres from the winner in eighth over 2600m at Rangiora. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

7-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Sam Thornley $19, btn 9.5m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Had a tough draw last time and was safely held when seventh at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 9 metres. Great chance to bounce back.

5-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Matthew Williamson $3, btn 3.5m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Finished third at Oamaru two starts ago then couldn't repeat the dose over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway last time but he was only 3.5 metres off the winner. Sure to be there at the business end.

5-10 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $10,133 R35 TO R40, WITH COND. 3U Terry Chmiel $9, btn 5.7m, wnr Zia Bromac , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly rounding the final bend causing driver T Chmiel some difficulty and struck several track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at his last seven runs. Last start finished fifth over 2600m at Rangiora. Winning claims on best figures.

8-10 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400SS $10,133 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Kimberly Butt $11, btn 11.6m, wnr Franco Messi , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Among the leading chances on best form.

4-12 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 2400MS $10,500 R35 TO R45 4U Blair Orange $12, btn 17.3m, wnr Take The Deal , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to measure up two runs back then last start was a well-beaten fourth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, 17 metres from the winner. Others make more appeal.

7-9 Oamaru 18Aug24 2600MS $12,318 R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV 4U Riley Harrison $6, btn 40.5m, wnr Playing With Stars , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Turned in a nice run two back then missed the placings last time when 40 metres adrift over 2600m at Oamaru. Worth another chance.

10-10 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $10,133 R35 TO R40, WITH COND. 3U Robbie Close $26, btn 89.4m, wnr Zia Bromac , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened rounding the final bend.

Finished fourth three runs back but he has been out of the money since, most recently when tenth at Rangiora over 2600m, beaten 90 metres. Among the chances on his best form.

6-8 Ashburton Raceway 01Sep24 1700MS $9,765 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Ricky May $21, btn 12.4m, wnr Courtney Rose , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been in the placings in two runs this campaign, the latest when 12 metres away in sixth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Capable of a lot more.

6-10 Rangiora 25Aug24 2600SS $10,133 R35 TO R40, WITH COND. 3U Jessica Young-Grant $75, btn 7.0m, wnr Zia Bromac , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly. Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Has raced twice since resuming and failed to place on either occasion, the latest when sixth over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 7 metres. Hard to make a case.

1-8 Mt Harding 11Feb24 2400SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $31, won by 2nd Pioneer , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes after scoring his first win over 2400m at this track at the last run before a break. One of the main contenders.

1-8 Oamaru 18Aug24 2000SS $12,090 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Close $2, won by 2nd Shard De Arch , 2:04.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform two runs ago at Addington but returned to form last time when a winner by 4 metres over 2000m at Oamaru. A big run would not surprise.