Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

4-14 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 2400MS $17,595 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 3U Carter Dalgety $18, btn 7.8m, wnr The Bettor Major , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 1200m.

Had a second-row draw last time and was a creditable fourth, beaten 7 metres, over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. From a low draw is expected to measure up.

3-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $12,420 R35 TO R50 FM 3U Wilson House $33, btn 8.1m, wnr Milou , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Should be at her top now after three starts this time in. Last start was beaten 8 metres when third at this track over 2000m. Has a strong record here, including two wins. Has a low draw and will go well.

1-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R39 4U D L Dolan $6, won by 2nd Hes Santas Excuse , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the first bend. Again hampered near the 1500m.

Scored by 5 metres over 2000m at this track last start on the back of a solid 7 metres fifth at Ashburton Raceway the run before. Sure to be there at the business end.

5-12 Addington 15Nov24 1980MS $30,000 R44 TO R51, R52 WITH COND. 3U Gerard O'reilly $11, btn 7.3m, wnr Commander Joe , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Placed two runs ago then finished fifth last time over 1980m at Addington. Can bounce back.

12-14 Addington 12Nov24 1980MS $31,050 R44 TO R52, R53 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $7, btn 23.2m, wnr Dave Duley , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won two back at Kaikoura but followed that with a 12th at Addington over 1980m last time. Can make amends.

1-10 Rangiora 20Nov24 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 4U Terry Chmiel $2, won by 2nd Lord Mudrick , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the final bend.

Looked good in winning last start by 5.5 metres over 2000m at Rangiora. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.

10-13 Motukarara 22Sep24 2000MS $11,701 R41 TO R50 4U Sheree Tomlinson $38, btn 40.0m, wnr Wuhan , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Has not trialled since his last appearance ten weeks ago. Probably needs this hitout.

7-14 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 2400MS $17,595 R44 TO R50 3U John R Dunn $18, btn 17.0m, wnr Song Sung Blue , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Saluted two runs ago at Rangiora then didn't measure up last time when beaten 17 metres over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Might find this a bit tough.

9-15 Addington 12Nov24 2600SS $31,575 R40 TO R50 3U R E Cameron $11, btn 33.5m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Registered a fine win at Kaikoura two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 2600m at Addington last time, finishing 35 metres away from the winner. Can play a role in the finish.

1-13 Rangiora 08Nov24 2600SS $11,193 R35 TO R45 3U Matthew Williamson $15, won by 2nd Ruby's A Delight , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start.

Scored last time in an easier race over 2600m at Rangiora, getting home by 2 metres. Prefer to watch at this level.

2-14 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 2400MS $17,595 R44 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $11, btn 2.2m, wnr Song Sung Blue , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start when second at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 2.25 metres. Hard to beat.

9-14 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 2400MS $17,595 R44 TO R50 3U Gerard O'reilly $11, btn 32.7m, wnr Song Sung Blue , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Form average and it has been 15 runs since the last win. Last start finished ninth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Form not inspiring.

8-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $12,420 R35 TO R50 FM 3U Sheree Tomlinson $12, btn 14.3m, wnr Milou , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.

Missed out last start when eighth over 2000m at this track after finishing in the placings at Addington the start prior. Winning chance on her best form.

9-12 Addington 15Nov24 1980MS $30,000 R44 TO R51, R52 WITH COND. 3U Ben Hope $16, btn 11.9m, wnr Commander Joe , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Ran second two starts back at Rangiora then was safely held last time in ninth over 1980m at Addington. Sure to improve on the latest effort.