Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

1-11 Rangiora 20Nov24 2600SS $9,825 R35 TO R45 SPECIAL 5U Riley Harrison $4, won by 2nd Blink N Bones , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back in winning form last time out with a 1.1 metres victory over 2600m at Rangiora. Back on track and is assisted by an inside draw.

3-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,903 R40 TO R50 CGH 3U Sam Thornley $4, btn 5.9m, wnr Countless Questions , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2170m at this track last start after he was unplaced two back at Addington. Big chance to find the winners' list.

9-15 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 2400SS $17,893 R40 TO R50 3U Robbie Holmes $17, btn 12.7m, wnr Nubliah Chamay , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when ninth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 12 metres. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.

12-14 Addington 18Oct24 1980MS $17,595 R51 TO R65 Jim Curtin $77, btn 23.0m, wnr Cormoran Strike , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in and struck a track marker on the final bend.

Continued some plain form when a mediocre 12th at Addington over 1980m six weeks ago. Prefer others.

6-11 Rangiora 20Nov24 2600SS $9,825 R35 TO R45 SPECIAL 5U Justin Smith $8, btn 13.8m, wnr The Bloss , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Failed to raise backers' hopes when resuming last start, finishing sixth at Rangiora over 2600m and beaten 13 metres. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.

9-12 Mt Harding 01Nov24 1609MS $10,000 R38 TO R43 3U Ben Hope $4, btn 54.5m, wnr Noah Magnific , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 250m losing all chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 55 metres when ninth over 1609m at Mt Harding. Watch for a spike in form.

2-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 R36 TO R50 FM 3U Jessica Young-Grant $16, btn 3.5m, wnr Regal Sierra , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced without the notified pacifier. Began awkwardly.

Made significant improvement last start when second at this track over 2170m, beaten 3.5 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

7-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 R36 TO R50 FM 3U Philippa Wakelin $36, btn 10.0m, wnr Regal Sierra , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Failed to measure up when seventh most recently over 2170m at this track. This will fully test.

10-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,903 R40 TO R50 CGH 3U Amber Lethaby $44, btn 21.9m, wnr Countless Questions , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a winner three back but has been safely held since, the latest effort a tenth over 2170m at this track. Others preferred.

14-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,903 R40 TO R50 CGH 3U A J Tomlinson $42, btn 41.6m, wnr Countless Questions , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 40 metres over 2170m at this track. Must do a lot more.

8-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 R36 TO R50 FM 3U Ricky May $37, btn 10.5m, wnr Regal Sierra , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a threat last start when eighth over 2170m at this track, beaten 10 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

9-16 Addington 12Nov24 2600SS $32,100 R40 TO R50 3U Kyle Cameron $46, btn 29.7m, wnr Sunny Louis , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 13 runs. Last start finished ninth over 2600m at Addington. This looks tough.

9-14 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 1700MS $17,595 R39 TO R50 FM 3U Sam Thornley $40, btn 20.5m, wnr Aspirational Dream , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Held up early in the run home.

Comes here off a last-start ninth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 20 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,903 R40 TO R50 CGH 3U Ben Hope $24, btn 6.8m, wnr Countless Questions , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth over 2170m at this track. Can improve sharply.