Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

7-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Borcoskie $7, btn 13.8m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages and was hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1200m.

Finished runner-up two starts back at this track then missed the top-three last time out over 1950m at Rangiora. Will be right in the thick of things.

5-7 Addington 23Oct24 1980MS $11,406 2 Blair Orange $10, btn 40.2m, wnr Massive Merc , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and trotted roughly racing into the first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Back from a spell of ten weeks. Was safely held 40 metres away in fifth over 1980m at Addington at her only appearance. Will find this tough.

2-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Gerard O'reilly $7, btn 0.8m, wnr Niamh , 2:22.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Made an encouraging return last start when she was second at Oamaru over 2000m, beaten 0.8 metres. Drawn to advantage and is open to improvement. Sure to run well.

2-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 3.5m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing second at Rangiora over 1950m, beaten 3.5 metres. Expected to go well again.

No form available.

Filly by Father Patrick from Lough Beg on debut. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

6-8 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 2U John R Dunn $20, btn 31.6m, wnr Major Doosie , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 30 metres back in sixth at her latest run over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

4-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Lionel Dobbs $22, btn 12.4m, wnr Niamh , 2:22.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 12 metres when fourth over 2000m at Oamaru. Can improve sharply.

6-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Philippa Wakelin $27, btn 12.2m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start and trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground.

Finished 12 metres back in sixth at her latest outing over 1950m at Rangiora. Must improve sharply.

8-9 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 2 Robbie Holmes $103, btn 147.4m, wnr Have A Little Faith , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing all chance.

Was plain when 145 metres away in eighth most recently at her first run back from a spell over 1980m at Addington. Needs to lift.

No form available.

Filly from the Ken Barron stable on debut. Despite the draw she is a winning chance.

8-10 Addington 18Oct24 1980MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 2U Jason Thomas $45, btn 52.9m, wnr Atlantic City , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend.

Last raced at Addington ten weeks ago when he finished eighth, beaten 55 metres over 1980m. A big run would not surprise.

4-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $9, btn 9.5m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 9 metres back in fourth at his latest outing over 1950m at Rangiora. Finds the right race this time.

7-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Neil Burton $76, btn 79.9m, wnr Niamh , 2:22.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1400m losing considerable ground. Again broke near the 450m losing all chance.

Missed out two starts ago then finished seventh at his latest outing over 2000m at Oamaru, 80 metres adrift. Wait until the form picks up.

3-7 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR46 Sheree Tomlinson $26, btn 7.0m, wnr Royal Gypsy , 2:13.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Improved last start when third at Addington over 2600m, beaten 7 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

5-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Ricky May $6, btn 15.1m, wnr Niamh , 2:22.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has failed to fill a placing in two career runs, the latest effort a 15.1 fifth over 2000m at Oamaru. Others make more appeal.

10-11 Addington 30Jun24 2000SS $10,316 NON-WINNERS & UP TO R40 WITH C Tim Williams $36, btn 206.6m, wnr Bevron , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 1550m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Returns from a six months break without the benefit of a public trial. Will be better for the hitout.

5-7 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR46 Anj Mugford $39, btn 13.5m, wnr Royal Gypsy , 2:13.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 50m losing all chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 13 metres when fifth over 2600m at Addington. Do not dismiss.

4-7 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR46 Craig Thornley $5, btn 7.3m, wnr Royal Gypsy , 2:13.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Was resuming last start and turned in a solid performance to finish fourth at Addington over 2600m. Rates well on best form and worth including.

10-11 Addington 15May24 2000SS $11,299 NON-WINNERS 3U Amber Lethaby $101, btn 58.1m, wnr Very Majestic , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the first bend. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Has not trialled since his last outing eight months ago at Addington when tenth. Maybe later.