Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

7-13 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $11,193 R45 TO R55 3U Sam Thornley $14, btn 21.9m, wnr Kaysans Rock , 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second at Oamaru two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway last time, finishing 21 metres from the winner. Hard to enthuse.

4-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $24,563 R55 TO R75 SPECIAL Gerard O'reilly $28, btn 4.6m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth over 2600m at Rangiora. Can do much better.

7-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $24,563 R55 TO R75 SPECIAL Kimberly Butt $30, btn 14.9m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been safely held of late, most recently when seventh at Rangiora and beaten 14 metres. Strike rate here is sound. Last few have been short of his best but in the mix if on-song.

2-10 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $16,405 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN Carter Dalgety $8, btn 12.2m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced through the middle stages and struck the sulky wheel of Lakelsa near the 750m despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety.

Commendable effort last time to finish 12 metres from the winner in second over 1980m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-11 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $11,299 R40 TO R50 FM 2U Sam Thornley $7, won by 2nd Don't Tell Jenny , 1:54.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Nice effort at her latest appearance to score over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, getting home by 3.5 metres. This looks a far sterner task.

11-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $12,500 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL 3U Kimberly Butt $16, btn 61.6m, wnr Piccadilly Pete , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 60 metres when 11th over 2600m at Rangiora. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

8-10 Addington 13Dec24 2600MS $17,370 R52 TO R60 3U Craig Ferguson $20, btn 11.9m, wnr Cardi B , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished eighth last start over 2600m at Addington, 11 metres from the winner. Has the task ahead.

2-12 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200SS $20,000 R50 TO R75 SPECIAL Nathan Williamson $8, btn 1.4m, wnr Nutcracker , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Produced a better effort last start when just 1.4 metres from the winner in second over 2200m at Wingatui. Should be in the mix again.

13-13 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $11,193 R45 TO R55 3U Sheree Tomlinson $20, btn 209.3m, wnr Kaysans Rock , 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 210 metres when 13th over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Wait until the form picks up.

9-10 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 2400MS $12,545 R51 TO R65 3U R J Gutsell $20, btn 17.3m, wnr Judaque , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been safely held recently, the latest effort a ninth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Others appear better placed.

7-10 Phar Lap Raceway 23Nov24 2600SS $24,125 R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Ricky May $10, btn 14.6m, wnr Rakero Rocket , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Was below his best last time when seventh over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway after finishing in the money two back at Kaikoura. Sure to improve on the latest effort.

9-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $24,563 R55 TO R75 SPECIAL Colin Defilippi $6, btn 20.3m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened final bend.

Placed three back at Phar Lap Raceway but hasn't shown that sort of form since, the latest effort a ninth at Rangiora over 2600m, beaten 20 metres. Among the chances on his best form.

3-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $24,563 R55 TO R75 SPECIAL Samantha Ottley $6, btn 4.3m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

Has filled a minor placing at his last two starts, the latest effort a third over 2600m at Rangiora. Hard to beat.

2-11 Rangiora 15Dec24 2600SS $24,563 R55 TO R75 SPECIAL Ricky May $13, btn 2.2m, wnr Bryce's Meddle , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Finished runner-up over 2600m at Rangiora last start after he missed the frame but wasn't disgraced two back at Geraldine. One of the primary contenders.

4-14 Addington 06Dec24 2600MS $310,500 3 Matthew White $85, btn 13.0m, wnr We Walk By Faith , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 13 metres back in fourth at his latest appearance over 2600m at Addington. Certainly worth another chance.

4-10 Addington 07Apr24 2600SS $24,125 R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Stephen Mcnally $28, btn 28.9m, wnr Mo'unga , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing fourth over 2600m at Addington nine months ago. Can play a role in the finish.

7-7 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $36,500 FFA 3U Gerard O'reilly $10, btn 20.0m, wnr Mo'unga , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 20 metres when seventh over 1980m at Addington. Expecting a much better run this time.

4-11 Mt Harding 01Dec24 1609MS $24,563 FFA 3U Ricky May $4, btn 2.7m, wnr Better Eclipse , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Scored at Oamaru two runs back then couldn't follow it up over 1609m at Mt Harding last time, albeit only 2.75 metres off the winner. Ready to make amends.

2-14 Addington 06Dec24 2600MS $310,500 3 Jonny Cox $39, btn 2.2m, wnr We Walk By Faith , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing second at Addington over 2600m, beaten 2.25 metres. Hard to beat.