Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

6-10 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,580 R35 TO R46 SPECIAL Max Hill $10, btn 9.2m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow over the early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Disappointed last start when sixth at Oamaru over 2000m but her form prior to that was solid. Has a low draw and is a leading player.

11-13 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,701 R36 TO R50 FM 3U Jonny Cox $15, btn 18.1m, wnr Regal Sierra , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when 11th, 18 metres from the winner, at Motukarara over 2170m four weeks ago. Deserves another chance.

9-14 Motukarara 30Nov24 2170SS $11,385 R37 TO R50 5U Robbie Holmes $13, btn 22.4m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 22 metres from the winner in ninth over 2170m at Motukarara. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

1-13 Mt Harding 01Dec24 2400SS $12,719 R35 TO R41 John Morrison $14, won by 2nd Brianna , 2:06.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform two runs ago at Addington but atoned last time when a winner by 4.5 metres over 2400m at Mt Harding. Will make his presence felt.

4-14 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R55 Robbie Close $13, btn 18.9m, wnr Styx Jewel , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Won three starts back at Rangiora but hasn't repeated that form since, the latest offering a fourth at Addington over 1980m, beaten 18 metres. Major player on best efforts.

11-14 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R55 Craig Thornley $14, btn 45.4m, wnr Styx Jewel , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. Raced wide early. Hung inwards through the middle stages causing driver C Thornley some difficulty.

Missed out last start when 11th over 1980m at Addington after finishing in the placings at Geraldine the start prior. Can bounce back.

8-12 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $25,000 R40 TO R50 3U Wilson House $63, btn 49.1m, wnr George Eliot , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver W House.

Comes here off a last-start eighth over 1980m at Addington, beaten 50 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-13 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $20,350 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Ben Hope $27, btn 9.7m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 2600m at Rangiora. Among the leading chances on best form.

7-13 Addington 29Nov24 1980MS $25,438 UP TO & INCLUDING R65 3U Samantha Ottley $32, btn 35.6m, wnr Styrax , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing seventh over 1980m at Addington. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

6-9 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $23,688 R51 TO R65 Blair Orange $19, btn 14.6m, wnr Aroha Kenny , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Has been out of the money at his last couple since winning over 2600m at Addington three back. Bold showing expected.

4-16 Addington 19Jul24 2600SS $18,725 R40 TO R54, R55 TO R56 WITH CO Sam Thornley $2, btn 15.1m, wnr Luvavici , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing fourth over 2600m at Addington five months ago. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.

10-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Robbie Holmes $18, btn 32.9m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 35 metres from the winner in tenth over 1950m at Rangiora. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

9-11 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $29,475 F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70 3U Jack Harrington $44, btn 26.7m, wnr Freya , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 25 metres from the winner in ninth over 1980m at Addington. Won't find this easy. Not keen.