Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

6-10 Rangiora 20Nov24 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U Ross Houghton $39, btn 11.3m, wnr Goorambat Art , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start. Raced wide early. Held up final bend.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished sixth last start over 2000m at Rangiora, 11 metres from the winner. This looks far too tough.

2-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U Sam Thornley $30, btn 4.9m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced early stages and again when attempting to be restrained for a distance passing the 1100m.

Improved last start when second at this track over 2000m, beaten 5 metres. Leading player.

7-7 Rangiora 20Nov24 2600MS $9,125 R35 TO R45 M 4U Gerard O'reilly $14, btn 27.5m, wnr Krystal Delight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards under pressure rounding the final bend.

Has raced twice since resuming and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when seventh over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 30 metres. Capable of a better showing.

12-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U Korbyn Newman $3, btn 128.0m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the first bend. Further hampered and locked wheels with Hope For Love near the 1500m and broke losing all chance.

Ran third two starts back at Ashburton Raceway then was safely held last time in 12th over 2000m at this track. Rates highly and can do much better.

8-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U Blair Orange $5, btn 27.8m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly and lay inwards having to be steadied when attempting to lead near the 900m.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing eighth over 2000m at this track. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

4-10 Mt Harding 08Sep24 1609MS $10,615 R35 4U Ricky May $28, btn 8.9m, wnr Sweet Spirit , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from a short spell without the benefit of a public trial. Likely to need the run.

10-10 Mt Harding 08Sep24 1609MS $10,615 R35 4U Kyle Cameron $19, btn 17.8m, wnr Sweet Spirit , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Has not trialled since his last run 12 weeks ago. Maybe later.

4-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U John Morrison $39, btn 9.7m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while but wasn't beaten all that far when fourth most recently over 2000m at this track. Capable of testing this field.

7-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 UP TO R40 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $30, btn 11.3m, wnr Archie , 2:06.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up middle stages of the run home.

Was in the money at Addington two back then disappointed last time when seventh over 2170m at this track. Among the chances on best form.

8-10 Rangiora 20Nov24 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U Peter Davis $45, btn 11.9m, wnr Goorambat Art , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner near the 900m.

Form average and it has been 33 runs since the last win. Last start finished eighth over 2000m at Rangiora. Form not inspiring.

13-13 Rangiora 08Nov24 2000MS $10,175 R35 TO R39 5U Samantha Ottley $52, btn 144.7m, wnr Moet Shard , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Continued a long run of outs when 13th, 145 metres from the winner, at Rangiora over 2000m three weeks ago. Must improve sharply.

11-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U Sheree Tomlinson $15, btn 90.5m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the first bend. Again hampered near the 1500m.

Has been safely held at her past two starts after a solid fourth at Kaikoura three runs back, most recently finishing 11th over 2000m at this track. Winning chance on her best form.

99-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U Amanda Tomlinson $38, btn 267.3m, wnr Scarlett's Legacy , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Locked wheels with Sir Monty which lay inwards entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. The carrier strap came adrift after 100m.

Was disqualified last start at this track on November 24. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.

6-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 UP TO R40 WITH COND. John R Dunn $20, btn 10.0m, wnr Archie , 2:06.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Missed the placings last start but was only beaten 10 metres when sixth over 2170m at this track. This looks a nice race.