Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

1-8 Addington 17Dec24 2000SS $7,440 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $3, won by 2nd Blastfromthepast , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Scored by 6 metres over 2000m at Addington last start on the back of a solid 8 metres seventh at Addington the run before. Should be there at the business end.

5-8 Cromwell 06Jan24 1800MS $11,160 R48 TO R50, R51 TO R55 WITH CO John Morrison $10, btn 14m, wnr Mr President , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing fifth over 1800m at Cromwell a year ago. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.

5-10 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $16,405 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN Henry Sail $40, btn 20.5m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Scored two start back then finished fifth, beaten 20 metres, at Addington over 1980m at the latest appearance two-and-a-half weeks ago. Nicely drawn and gets her chance to bounce back.

6-11 Mt Harding 08Sep24 1609MS $10,808 R35 TO R50 FM 3U Robert Butt $18, btn 20.8m, wnr Milou , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Placed in restricted room near the 100m when an outside runner lay inwards.

Last raced at Mt Harding four months ago when she finished sixth, beaten 20 metres over 1609m. Will make her presence felt.

7-11 Geraldine 07Dec24 1850MS $14,738 R43 TO R50 3U Robbie Close $20, btn 6.5m, wnr Jack Tar , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 900m.

Finished runner-up at this track two runs ago then couldn't repeat the dose over 1850m at Geraldine last time but he was only 6 metres off the winner. Sure to be thereabouts.

7-14 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R36 3U Gerard O'reilly $92, btn 14.0m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 14 metres back in seventh at his latest outing over 1950m at Rangiora. Hard to have on those efforts.

9-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $12,500 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Robbie Close $45, btn 32.1m, wnr Piccadilly Pete , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in ninth over 2600m at Rangiora. Not keen.

5-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $12,500 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Gerard O'reilly $15, btn 15.1m, wnr Piccadilly Pete , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Found best form to salute two back but last time out disappointed, beaten 15 metres when fifth at Rangiora. Better than the last effort suggest.

6-13 Addington 17Dec24 2000SS $8,140 R35 TO R45 4U Ricky May $100, btn 20.3m, wnr Major Performer , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Crowded by an outside runner near the 800m.

Was plain when 20 metres away in sixth most recently at her first run back from a spell over 2000m at Addington. Cannot enthuse in this tough race.

1-11 Addington 13Dec24 2600MS $16,703 R40 TO R51 3U Gerard O'reilly $7, won by 2nd Georgie Zukov , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Turned his form around dramatically last time to score by 6 metres over 2600m at Addington. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.

5-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950MS $12,281 R44 TO R50 3U Ricky May $20, btn 7.6m, wnr Stephs Boy , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 600m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 7 metres when fifth over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

2-15 Geraldine 07Dec24 2500SS $15,788 R40 TO R54 SPECHCP JUN.DRV 4U Riley Harrison $5, btn 3.2m, wnr Topaz , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was in the money last time over 2500m at Geraldine to continue the great form this campaign. Top chance again.

9-11 Addington 13Dec24 2600MS $16,703 R40 TO R51 3U Robbie Holmes $50, btn 16.5m, wnr Bettor Be Sharp , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been safely held of late, most recently when ninth at Addington and beaten 16 metres. Likely to struggle again.

7-14 Motukarara 30Nov24 2000MS $11,903 R40 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Mikayla Lewis $30, btn 9.2m, wnr Rushkinoff , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Finished just 9 metres back in seventh at his latest appearance over 2000m at this track. This will fully test.

8-12 Addington 13Dec24 2400SS $17,000 UP TO R45 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $24, btn 15.4m, wnr Masterlou , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted up the track before breaking as the start was effected losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Strong run two back but couldn't back it up last start when eighth over 2400m at Addington. Others rate better.

9-10 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $16,405 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN Jack Harrington $18, btn 41.3m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Was in the money at Addington two back then disappointed last time when ninth over 1980m at Addington. Major player on best form.

3-10 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $16,405 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN Wilson House $19, btn 15.1m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored at Geraldine two starts back then finished third at Addington more recently over 1980m, finishing 15 metres from the winner. Big chance again.

11-15 Addington 12Nov24 2600SS $31,575 R40 TO R50 3U Matthew Williamson $21, btn 41.6m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won't find this as tough as last start when beaten 40 metres over 2600m at Addington. Do not dismiss.