Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

2-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 Blair Orange $18, btn 9.5m, wnr Caught The Eye , 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway last start on the back of a well-beaten sixth at Addington the run prior. One of the primary contenders.

7-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 Sam Thornley $38, btn 32.7m, wnr Caught The Eye , 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed out two starts ago then finished seventh at her latest run over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, 35 metres adrift. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

7-12 Addington 04Dec24 1980MS $10,000 NON-WINNERS F 2 Colin Defilippi $45, btn 55.4m, wnr One For Jay , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole.

Had a tough draw last time and was safely held when seventh at Addington over 1980m, beaten 55 metres. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.

6-9 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS MOBILE 2 John Morrison $22, btn 17.3m, wnr La Concha , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing sixth over 1980m at Addington. Can improve sharply.

4-9 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS MOBILE 2 John R Dunn $6, btn 5.7m, wnr La Concha , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 200m. Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Finished third at Ascot Park Raceway two starts back then missed the frame but wasn't disgraced last start over 1980m at Addington. Ready to make amends.

6-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS CG 2 Blair Orange $25, btn 15.1m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Has raced twice this campaign and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when sixth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 15 metres. Capable of a better showing.

3-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS CG 2 Carter Dalgety $5, btn 7.6m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumed last start and found a couple better over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 7 metres. Has the job ahead.

8-9 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 2 Blair Orange $25, btn 75.9m, wnr Artful Bromac , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Over raced middle stages.

Safely held last time when 75 metres from the winner in eighth over 1980m at Addington. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

7-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS CG 2 Wilson House $19, btn 172.5m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and broke near the 250m losing its chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 170 metres when seventh over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Capable of a lot more.

6-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 Kyle Cameron $22, btn 21.9m, wnr Caught The Eye , 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hasn't been too far off the placegetters at her last few outings, the latest when sixth at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m, beaten 21 metres. Strong contender.

4-7 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS CG 2 John R Dunn $12, btn 8.9m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been in the placings in two runs this prep, the latest when 8 metres away in fourth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.