Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

2-9 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 2 Kimberly Butt $8, btn 13.8m, wnr Have A Little Faith , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In the money last time out over 1980m at Addington, making it four minor placings on end. Nicely drawn on the pegs and is a leading contender.

4-10 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Samantha Ottley $12, btn 6.8m, wnr Majestic Me , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has missed the frame but not been too far away last few, most recently finishing fourth at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m. Has a low draw and should go well.

7-9 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 2 Samantha Ottley $34, btn 107.2m, wnr Have A Little Faith , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1600m losing all chance.

Comes here after finishing a well-beaten seventh on debut over 1980m at Addington five days ago. Wait until she shows something.

2-7 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR46 Steve Trotter $8, btn 5.7m, wnr Royal Gypsy , 2:13.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is getting close to a win after finishing in the money at his past two starts, most recently at Addington over 2600m, beaten 5.5 metres. Overdue and looks hard to beat again.

8-13 Geraldine 07Dec24 2500SS $15,263 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $27, btn 15.7m, wnr Wanna Play A Game , 2:12.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 15 metres when eighth over 2500m at Geraldine. Must do a lot more.

3-8 Addington 04Dec24 2600SS $7,440 NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR45 3U Samantha Ottley $2, btn 11.6m, wnr Glance , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 300m checking a trailing runner and raced inside track markers before settling. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be driven out.

Improved to finish third over 2600m at Addington last start following a mediocre 13th at Motukarara the run prior. Winning prospects.

11-13 Geraldine 07Dec24 2500SS $15,263 NON-WINNERS 3U Jonny Cox $18, btn 44.3m, wnr Wanna Play A Game , 2:12.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly. Broke after 200m losing ground.

Safely held last time when 45 metres from the winner in 11th over 2500m at Geraldine. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

5-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Stacy Whatuira $16, btn 10.5m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 10 metres back in fifth at her latest outing over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

4-9 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 2 John Morrison $35, btn 17.8m, wnr Have A Little Faith , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 17 metres when fourth over 1980m at Addington. Capable of a lot more.

12-12 Ashburton Raceway 14Nov24 1700MS $17,000 NON-WINNERS 2U Sam Thornley $10, btn 302.4m, wnr Tinkerbelle , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing all chance.

Hasn't raced since a disappointing 12th over 1700m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Needs to lift.