Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

9-12 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200SS $12,000 R35 TO R50 Craig Ferguson $42, btn 15.7m, wnr Spells Of Love , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly and trotted roughly in the early stages.

Continued a long run without winning when ninth at Wingatui over 2200m last time out. Must improve sharply.

1-9 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. Robbie Close $7, won by 2nd Miss Gracie , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly in the run home.

Didn't perform two runs ago at Mt Harding but atoned last time when a winner by 2.5 metres over 2600m at Addington. Sure to play a major role.

7-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R43 TO R55 3U Sam Thornley $35, btn 24.8m, wnr Sunny Louis , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Broke near the 600m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing seventh over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

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.

Was safely held last time out in eighth over 2170m at this track, beaten 17 metres. This looks a far sterner task.

3-15 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $6, btn 1.9m, wnr Oliver , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing third at Rangiora over 1950m, beaten 2 metres. Leading player.

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.

Was safely held last time out in 12th first-up over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 160 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-10 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,580 R35 TO R46 SPECIAL Sheree Tomlinson $9, btn 1.4m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been very consistent lately and added to the sequence last time out with a third over 2000m at Oamaru two-and-a-half weeks ago. Best figures should see him go well again.

11-13 Geraldine 07Dec24 1950SS $15,263 R40 TO R44 2U Leo O'reilly $35, btn 20.5m, wnr Holly Highlander , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 20 metres from the winner in 11th over 1950m at Geraldine. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

4-8 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,440 R35 TO R40 3U Sheree Tomlinson $28, btn 27.3m, wnr Kawhi , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for six runs. Last start finished fourth over 2600m at Addington. Capable of going a lot better.

1-8 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,440 R35 TO R40 3U Matthew Williamson $23, won by 2nd Crown The Moment , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Saluted over 2600m at Addington last start after a plain effort at Addington the start before. Solid top-three prospects.

9-12 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $25,000 R40 TO R50 3U Samantha Ottley $25, btn 60.8m, wnr George Eliot , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 900m losing ground. Raced four wide from the 700m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 60 metres when ninth over 1980m at Addington. Capable of bouncing back.

2-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R35 TO R41 2U Ben Hope $17, btn 0.3m, wnr Markthewarrior , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards at various stages during the running.

Resumed recently with a second at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten a neck. Will strip much fitter. Sure to run well.

1-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U J R Ford $5, won by 2nd The Gardener's Pride , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Registered his maiden win last start by 3.5 metres over 1950m at Rangiora. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.

3-14 Motukarara 30Nov24 2170SS $11,385 R37 TO R50 5U Amber Lethaby $103, btn 5.4m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing third at this track over 2170m, beaten 5.5 metres. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

6-13 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $20,350 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Justin Smith $64, btn 23.2m, wnr Te Rapa , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was below his best last time when sixth over 2600m at Rangiora after finishing in the money two back at Geraldine. Can bounce back.

6-12 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200SS $12,000 R35 TO R50 Sam Thornley $92, btn 10.0m, wnr Spells Of Love , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 10 metres from the winner in sixth over 2200m at Wingatui. Not keen on his chances in this field.

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.

Was disqualified last start at Addington on December 17. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.

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. Capable of going a lot better.

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.

Again failed to figure last start when beaten 190 metres into 12th at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Seemingly has forgotten how to win so others preferred.