Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

3-13 Addington 17Dec24 2000SS $8,140 R35 TO R45 4U Craig Thornley $43, btn 15.9m, wnr Major Performer , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing third at Addington over 2000m, beaten 15 metres. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

10-10 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $16,405 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN D L Dolan $45, btn 48.1m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Continued some plain form when a poor tenth at Addington over 1980m nine days ago. This will fully test.

8-10 Geraldine 07Dec24 1850MS $14,475 R37 TO R42 3U Seth Hill $21, btn 14.0m, wnr Dennis Denuto , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered when inside runners shifted outwards near the 250m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 14 metres when eighth over 1850m at Geraldine. Capable of a better showing.

4-10 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R39 4U Jessica Young-Grant $31, btn 16.5m, wnr Vrilo , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Missed out two starts back then was a distant fourth most recently over 1980m at Addington. Expecting a much better run this time.

9-10 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U Alan Beecroft $101, btn 423.9m, wnr Stickifingers , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when ninth, 425 metres from the winner, at Addington over 1980m five days ago. Do not dismiss.

3-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $8,000 R35 TO R39 3U H J Orange $80, btn 7.6m, wnr Sophia Bromac , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Made significant improvement last start when third at Addington over 1980m, beaten 7 metres. Leading player.

8-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U Amber Lethaby $15, btn 15.4m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing eighth over 1950m at Rangiora. Can improve sharply.

6-10 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R39 4U Sam Thornley $8, btn 17.6m, wnr Vrilo , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Had a tough draw last start and could only manage to finish sixth at Addington over 1980m. Will be in the finish if she finds her best.

5-10 Addington 23Oct24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 4U Ben Hope $3, btn 23.5m, wnr Gatecrasher , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Strong run two back but couldn't back it up last start when fifth over 1980m at Addington. Well placed and expected to bounce back.

4-12 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $9,000 R35 TO R42 3U Wilson House $12, btn 4.6m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 24 runs. Last start finished fourth over 2000m at Oamaru. One of the contenders if at his best.

12-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U Sheree Tomlinson $7, btn 23.2m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last 15 runs. Last start finished 12th over 1950m at Rangiora. Winning claims on best figures.

10-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U Ricky May $37, btn 18.6m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when tenth at Rangiora over 1950m last time out. Wait until the form picks up.

3-12 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $9,000 R35 TO R42 3U Seth Hill $6, btn 4.1m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Briefly placed in restricted room and struck a track marker rounding the first bend when an outside runner lay inwards. Held up over the concluding stages.

Improved last start when third at Oamaru over 2000m, beaten 4 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

6-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U Olivia Thornley $28, btn 13.8m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Held up early in the run home.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last five runs. Last start finished sixth over 1950m at Rangiora. Needs to lift.