Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

2-8 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,440 R35 TO R40 3U Blair Orange $4, btn 1.1m, wnr Kawhi , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker. Trotted roughly early in the run home.

Turned in a better effort last time over 2600m at Addington, finishing runner-up and only 1.1 metres from the winner. Has the inside and is a winning hope.

99-9 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. Kimberly Butt $17, btn 267.3m, wnr Speeding Spirit , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 2000m losing all chance.

Last raced at Addington on December 17 when she was disqualified. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.

12-13 Geraldine 07Dec24 1950SS $15,263 R40 TO R44 2U Philippa Wakelin $23, btn 23.0m, wnr Holly Highlander , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1100m.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last 28 runs. Last start finished 12th over 1950m at Geraldine. One to consider as her best is good enough.

3-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R35 TO R41 2U John R Dunn $4, btn 13.8m, wnr Markthewarrior , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran third over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway last time, beaten 13 metres. That was his third placing from the last four starts. Among the major players.

6-8 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,440 R35 TO R40 3U John Morrison $17, btn 55.4m, wnr Kawhi , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly passing the 900m. Weakened final bend.

Ran second two starts back at Geraldine then was safely held last time in sixth over 2600m at Addington. Rates highly and can atone.

3-9 Motukarara 30Nov24 2170SS $10,423 R35 Barry Ford $3, btn 5.1m, wnr Beyond The Horizon , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Consistent performer who turned in another good effort last start when third over 2170m at this track. Has been racing well and is sure to prove tough to beat.

13-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Philippa Wakelin $77, btn 70.7m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when 13th at Rangiora over 1950m last time out. Must improve sharply.

7-10 Oamaru Raceway 07Nov24 2000SS $9,650 WITH COND. John Patterson $44, btn 41.9m, wnr Torquay Street , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Cast a bell boot near the 1300m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished seventh last time out over 2000m at Oamaru Raceway, 40 metres from the winner. Wait until the form picks up.

12-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Blair Orange $8, btn 35.4m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished 12th most recently over 1950m at Rangiora, 35 metres from the winner. Finds the right race this time.

12-13 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $20,350 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Gerard O'reilly $151, btn 162.5m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke entering the first bend losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 160 metres from the winner in 12th over 2600m at Rangiora. Not keen on his chances in this field.

8-14 Motukarara 24Nov24 2170SS $11,385 UP TO R39 WITH COND. Robbie Holmes $48, btn 17.6m, wnr Swift Dream , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 17 metres at this track over 2170m five weeks ago. Not on current form.

4-9 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. Matthew Williamson $3, btn 8.1m, wnr Speeding Spirit , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards final bend briefly crowding an inside runner.

Missed the placings last start but was only beaten 8 metres when fourth over 2600m at Addington. Big chance based on that latest run.

7-8 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,440 R35 TO R40 3U Carter Dalgety $8, btn 61.0m, wnr Kawhi , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Finished third at Oamaru two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 2600m at Addington last time, finishing 60 metres from the winner. A big run would not surprise.

6-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Gerard O'reilly $59, btn 8.6m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing sixth over 1950m at Rangiora. Deserves another chance.

3-9 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. Ricky May $16, btn 4.3m, wnr Speeding Spirit , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly.

Finished third over 2600m at Addington last start after he missed the top-three but wasn't beaten all that far two back at Oamaru. One of the better chances.

7-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. B D J Munro $8, btn 9.5m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up leaving the final bend.

Scored at this track two runs back then couldn't follow it up over 1950m at Rangiora last time, albeit only 9 metres off the winner. Winning claims.

12-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R35 TO R41 2U John Morrison $19, btn 190.4m, wnr Markthewarrior , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 900m losing all chance.

Continued a long run of outs when 12th, 190 metres from the winner, at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m a week ago. Others make more appeal.

6-8 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $9,300 WITH COND. Mia Holbrough $10, btn 20.5m, wnr Miles Away , 2:14.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow away losing considerable ground over the early stages.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 12 runs. Last start finished sixth over 2000m at Oamaru. This will be too tough.

4-10 Cambridge Raceway 20Aug24 2200MS $7,720 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. 3U Crystal Hackett $3, btn 12.2m, wnr President Flynntin , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at Cambridge Raceway four-and-a-half months ago when she finished fourth, beaten 12 metres over 2200m. Sure to play a major role.