Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

5-12 Geraldine 07Dec24 1950SS $15,000 R45 TO R50 3U Ben Hope $11, btn 4.3m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fifth over 1950m at Geraldine. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.

10-13 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $20,350 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U J R Ford $107, btn 45.6m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 45 metres from the winner in tenth over 2600m at Rangiora. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

6-7 Patterson Park 26Dec24 2600SS $13,688 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Peter Davis $22, btn 51.6m, wnr Masterly , 2:17.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 50 metres when sixth over 2600m at Patterson Park. Must improve sharply.

10-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R43 TO R55 3U Craig Thornley $13, btn 50.0m, wnr Sunny Louis , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 50 metres at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m a week ago. Hard to make a case.

6-11 Rangiora 08Nov24 2600SS $10,808 R35 TO R50 SPECHCP JUN.DRV 4U Riley Harrison $8, btn 60.2m, wnr The Chase , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chalked-up a fine win at Mt Harding two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 2600m at Rangiora last time, finishing 60 metres away from the winner. Sure to be in the mix.

8-8 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $9,300 WITH COND. John Morrison $6, btn 68.6m, wnr Miles Away , 2:14.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 150m losing all chance.

Was mediocre when 70 metres away in eighth most recently at her first run back from a break over 2000m at Oamaru. Unlikely to threaten against this field.

4-12 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $25,000 R40 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $15, btn 13.8m, wnr George Eliot , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up final bend.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 13 metres when fourth over 1980m at Addington. Capable of a lot more.

1-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Colin Defilippi $5, won by 2nd Zsazsa Binx , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Saluted over 1950m at Rangiora last start after a plain effort at Addington the start before. Will be right in the thick of things.

2-8 Addington 13Dec24 2600SS $16,740 R40 TO R60 SPECIAL Sheree Tomlinson $14, btn 12.4m, wnr Tu Tangata , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an outside runner and struck track markers passing the 1100m.

Won two back at Geraldine then couldn't repeat the dose last time out when second over 2600m at Addington, beaten 12 metres. Well-placed in this contest. Strong contender.

5-11 Patterson Park 26Dec24 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R50 Peter Davis $12, btn 48.6m, wnr Bevron , 2:16.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Switched to a pace racing over the crossing near the 2100m before breaking losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in fifth over 2600m at Patterson Park. Must do a lot more.

4-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R43 TO R55 3U G N Thornley $22, btn 12.4m, wnr Sunny Louis , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won two back at Mt Harding then couldn't repeat the dose last time out when fourth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 12 metres. Well-placed in this contest. Capable of playing a major role.

13-13 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $20,350 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Korbyn Newman $17, btn 275.4m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Was in winning form two back but safely held last time out in a disappointing result, finishing 13th at Rangiora and beaten 275 metres. Has a solid record at this track and distance. Rates well on best form and worth including.

1-8 Addington 05Jul24 2600SS $13,950 NON-WINNERS MR40 TO MR45 3U Matthew Williamson $4, won by 2nd King Of Diamonds , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished the last campaign with a maiden win over 2600m at Addington six months ago. Rates highly and is a leading player.

3-11 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $29,475 F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70 3U John Morrison $6, btn 5.1m, wnr Freya , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start when third at Addington over 1980m, beaten 5 metres. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

8-10 Kaikoura 03Nov24 2400SS $12,000 R35 TO R45 4U Sam Thornley $4, btn 153.6m, wnr What The Bell , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been given a let-up of eight weeks since finishing eighth over 2400m at Kaikoura when well in the market. Might find this too tough.

9-12 Phar Lap Raceway 23Nov24 2600SS $15,000 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Gavin Smith $21, btn 85.1m, wnr Bounce N Beyond , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished 85 metres back in ninth at his latest outing over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Capable of taking this out.