Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

11-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U John R Dunn $18, btn 19.4m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 13 runs. Last start finished 11th over 1950m at Rangiora. Needs to lift.

7-12 Motukarara 24Nov24 2000MS $11,500 R35 TO R45 3U Kimberly Butt $13, btn 13.5m, wnr Franco Tim , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Safely held last time when 13 metres from the winner in seventh over 2000m at Motukarara. Not keen on her chances in this field.

7-13 Addington 17Dec24 2000SS $8,140 R35 TO R45 4U Blair Orange $8, btn 21.1m, wnr Major Performer , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Safely held last time when 21 metres from the winner in seventh over 2000m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $8,000 R40 TO R45 MOBILE 3U Robbie Close $18, btn 32.9m, wnr Don't Tell Jenny , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up until late in the run home.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished seventh last start over 1980m at Addington, 35 metres from the winner. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

8-12 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $9,000 R35 TO R42 3U Ricky May $8, btn 10.3m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and momentarily locked sulky stays with Razors Edge rounding the first bend.

Finished third two starts back at Addington then missed the top-three last time out over 2000m at Oamaru. Should be there at the business end.

4-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $8,000 R40 TO R45 MOBILE 3U Jonny Cox $9, btn 26.7m, wnr Don't Tell Jenny , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

Failed to measure up two runs back then last start was a well-beaten fourth over 1980m at Addington, 25 metres from the winner. This looks a nice assignment.

8-11 Addington 13Dec24 2600MS $16,703 R40 TO R51 3U Olivia Thornley $4, btn 15.1m, wnr Bettor Be Sharp , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced for a distance passing the 2000m when being restrained to obtain cover. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.

Was below par last time when eighth over 2600m at Addington after a good second two starts back. Sure to improve on the latest effort.

5-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $8,000 R40 TO R45 MOBILE 3U Sheree Tomlinson $5, btn 29.2m, wnr Don't Tell Jenny , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 1980m at Addington. Can do much better.

9-11 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $24,563 R40 TO R50 MOBILE 3U Terry Chmiel $36, btn 31.9m, wnr Tempo Warrior , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Easily accounted for last time when 30 metres from the winner in ninth over 1980m at Addington. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

3-12 Addington 13Dec24 2400SS $17,000 UP TO R45 WITH COND. John R Dunn $6, btn 0.8m, wnr Masterlou , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In the money last time and just 0.8 metres from the winner over 2400m at Addington. Finished third last start at Addington over 2400m, beaten 0.8 metres. Has the ability to take this out.

4-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R37 TO R43 3U Robbie Close $18, btn 5.4m, wnr Santanna Mach , 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored at Geraldine two runs back then couldn't follow it up over 1950m at Rangiora last time, albeit only 5.5 metres off the winner. Forward performance expected.

8-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $8,000 R40 TO R45 MOBILE 3U G R Sugars $3, btn 32.9m, wnr Don't Tell Jenny , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner after 100m. Raced wide early.

Failed to threaten when resuming last start, finishing eighth at Addington over 1980m and beaten 35 metres. Expect to see the best from him now.

6-12 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $9,000 R35 TO R42 3U John Morrison $10, btn 6.8m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing sixth over 2000m at Oamaru. Can improve sharply.