Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

8-12 Geraldine 07Dec24 1950SS $15,000 NON-WINNERS 3U G N Thornley $53, btn 35.6m, wnr General Rebeck , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Held up early in the run home.

Was not a factor last time out in a richer race over 1950m at Geraldine. Wait until the form picks up.

8-9 Addington 13Dec24 2600SS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $2, btn 35.1m, wnr Franco Motu , 2:06.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Was eighth at Addington over 2600m last start after filling a minor placing at Addington two starts back. Sure to go well.

4-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Close $13, btn 23.2m, wnr Ari On Safari , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is yet to hit the frame this campaign, the latest result a fourth, beaten 23 metres, over 2000m at Oamaru. Strips fitter and from an inside draw gets his chance to shine.

10-12 Geraldine 07Dec24 1950SS $15,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $8, btn 41.6m, wnr General Rebeck , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

Finished 40 metres back in tenth at his latest outing over 1950m at Geraldine. Capable of bouncing back.

13-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 NON-WINNERS 3U Robert Butt $5, btn 62.4m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of Girlshavtime near the 1000m and paced roughly losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Was beaten comfortably into 13th last time out despite being well in the market over 1950m at Rangiora. Can make amends.

3-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Michael Heenan $11, btn 22.4m, wnr Ari On Safari , 2:08.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards over the concluding stages.

Opened this preparation last start with a third at Oamaru over 2000m, beaten 22 metres. Will strip much fitter. Strong chance with that run under the belt.

5-8 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,440 NON-WINNERS MR40 TO MR46 3U Blair Orange $10, btn 8.9m, wnr Whosdreamingnow , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Was thereabouts when resuming last start, finishing fifth at Addington over 1980m and beaten 8 metres. Expect a better performance this time.

No form available.

Filly from the Steven Mcrae yard on debut. Profiles well and despite the draw is expected to measure up.

9-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $69, btn 20.8m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 20 metres back in ninth at her latest appearance over 1950m at Rangiora. Must do a lot more.

7-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 NON-WINNERS 3U Seth Hill $24, btn 17.0m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has raced twice this prep and failed to threaten on either occasion, the latest when seventh over 1950m at Rangiora a week ago. Hard to have on those efforts.

4-9 Addington 13Dec24 2600SS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Weaver $56, btn 16.5m, wnr Franco Motu , 2:06.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 16 metres from the winner in fourth over 2600m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment this time around.