Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

5-12 Mt Harding 08Sep24 1609MS $11,000 R39 TO R50 4U Matthew Williamson $5, btn 4.6m, wnr Don Juan , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when fifth at Mt Harding over 1609m last time out. Expecting a much better run this time.

3-14 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $11,385 R35 TO R41, WITH COND. 3U Samantha Ottley $30, btn 3.8m, wnr Archie , 2:09.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumed last start with a third at Mt Harding over 2400m, beaten 4 metres. Fitter and should play a big role.

2-14 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2300MS $11,385 R35 TO R45, WITH COND. JUN.DRV Andrew Drake $21, btn 4.9m, wnr Kaysans Rock , 2:06.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up over 2300m at Mt Harding last start after she missed the top-three but wasn't far away two back at Rangiora. Sure to be there at the business end.

12-12 Wyndham Raceway 05Sep24 2400MS $12,000 R46 TO R53 3U Matthew Williamson $27, btn 32.1m, wnr Tabasco , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 30 metres from the winner in 12th over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-14 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $11,385 R35 TO R41, WITH COND. 3U Kyle Cameron $66, btn 10.0m, wnr Archie , 2:09.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in seventh over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 10 metres. This looks a far sterner test.

2-12 Addington 13Sep24 2600MS $15,000 R35 TO R48 3U Sam Thornley $18, btn 10.0m, wnr Borrisokane , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2600m at Addington last time out following a well-beaten 11th at Addington the run prior. Solid top-three prospects.

8-11 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $10,808 R42 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY 3U Riley Harrison $6, btn 71.8m, wnr Classie Linc , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened rounding the final bend.

Finished third at Rangiora two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 2400m at Mt Harding last time, finishing 70 metres from the winner. Winning prospects.

6-11 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $10,808 R42 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY 3U Robbie Close $20, btn 30.5m, wnr Classie Linc , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored three runs back but two subsequent runs have been below par, the latest a sixth at Mt Harding when beaten 30 metres. Wide draw a problem. This looks too tough.

1-14 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $11,385 R35 TO R41, WITH COND. 3U Alana Cameron $11, won by 2nd Michael Eyre , 2:09.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished second at Rangiora two starts back then improved to score last time out over 2400m at Mt Harding by a neck. Facing a tougher assignment.

5-14 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $11,385 R35 TO R41, WITH COND. 3U Robbie Close $13, btn 6.5m, wnr Archie , 2:09.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

Saluted at Oamaru two runs back then couldn't follow it up over 2400m at Mt Harding last time, albeit only 6 metres off the winner. Will be about the money.

13-13 Mt Harding 11Feb24 2400SS $11,193 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Jack Harrington $12, btn 260m, wnr Jaccka Opa , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Commenced to weaken from the 1100m hampering trailing runners.

First up since finishing 13th over 2400m at Mt Harding seven months ago. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.

4-11 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $10,808 R42 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 4.1m, wnr Classie Linc , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at Rangiora but hasn't repeated that form since, the latest offering a fourth at Mt Harding over 2400m, beaten 4 metres. Bold showing expected.