Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

11-12 Motukarara 22Sep24 2170SS $11,000 R35 TO R50 INV.DRV 5U John Morrison $31, btn 17.0m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in 11th over 2170m at Motukarara, beaten 17 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

6-12 Motukarara 22Sep24 2170SS $11,000 R35 TO R50 INV.DRV 5U Zev Meredith $10, btn 6.5m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing sixth over 2170m at Motukarara. Can improve sharply.

7-15 Addington 03Oct24 2000SS $16,840 R40 TO R46 3U Henry Sail $31, btn 29.7m, wnr Brother Love , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 30 metres over 2000m at Addington. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

5-15 Addington 03Oct24 2000SS $16,840 R40 TO R46 3U Kimberly Butt $15, btn 25.9m, wnr Brother Love , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Was safely held last start from an awkward gate at Addington over 2000m, beaten 25 metres. Won two starts back at Phar Lap Raceway. Worth another chance.

3-11 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,808 R35 TO R44 SPECIAL 4U John Morrison $13, btn 5.1m, wnr Bullit Train , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway last start after he was out of the money two back at Motukarara. Will make his presence felt.

1-15 Addington 03Oct24 2000SS $16,840 R40 TO R46 3U Gavin Smith $6, won by 2nd Kawhi , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up at Motukarara two starts ago then franked that effort with a win last time over 2000m at Addington, scoring by 11 metres. Will be right in the thick of things.

5-11 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,808 R35 TO R44 SPECIAL 4U John R Dunn $14, btn 12.2m, wnr Bullit Train , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was plain when 12 metres away in fifth most recently at his first run back from a layoff over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Watch for a spike in form.

3-11 Motukarara 22Sep24 2170SS $11,299 R42 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $6, btn 4.1m, wnr Rush , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2170m at Motukarara last time out following a respectable 3 metres fifth at this track the start before. Heading the right way now.

8-14 Addington 03Oct24 2000SS $16,560 R47 TO R50 3U Gavin Smith $18, btn 37.5m, wnr Rush , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards near the 1600m placing Regal Sierra in restricted room which struck track markers.

Comes here off a last-start eighth first-up over 2000m at Addington, beaten 40 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

3-13 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $11,193 WITH COND. Robbie Holmes $37, btn 4.6m, wnr Our Evie Rae , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Did well last time to finish 4.5 metres from the winner in third over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

13-14 Addington 03Oct24 2000SS $16,560 R47 TO R50 3U Ricky May $17, btn 93.7m, wnr Rush , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Was mediocre when 95 metres away in 13th most recently at his first run back from a spell over 2000m at Addington. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.

12-13 Motukarara 22Sep24 2170SS $11,701 R35 TO R39 T J Grant $44, btn 27.5m, wnr Boyz Invasion , 2:08.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 64 runs since the last win. Last start finished 12th over 2170m at Motukarara. Needs to lift.

7-11 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,808 R35 TO R44 SPECIAL 4U Wilson House $16, btn 12.7m, wnr Bullit Train , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored two runs ago at Motukarara then didn't measure up last time when beaten 12 metres over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Not keen this time.

8-12 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $11,000 R42 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY 3U Gavin Smith $21, btn 18.9m, wnr The Royal Gamble , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Could only manage eighth at this track last time to continue a run of mediocre form. Others preferred.

8-15 Addington 20Sep24 2600SS $21,050 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Sam Thornley $18, btn 32.9m, wnr Tyron Eros , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly shortly after the start.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 2600m at Addington. Has ability and can do much better.

1-8 Addington 02Aug24 2600SS $13,950 WITH COND. Tim Williams $4, won by 2nd Royal Yankee , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away.

Raced well last campaign with two wins. Returns here after a spell of nine weeks. Finds a nice race to kick off.

9-15 Addington 20Sep24 2600SS $21,050 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Gerard O'reilly $96, btn 36.7m, wnr Tyron Eros , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Found winning form three back but the last couple of runs have been less impressive, the latest when beaten 35 metres into ninth at Addington. Strike rate at this course and distance is solid. Can improve enough to feature.