Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

12-12 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $9,000 R35 TO R42 3U Sheree Tomlinson $96, btn 29.4m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly near the 400m losing ground.

Continued a long run without winning when 12th at Oamaru over 2000m last time out. This looks far too tough.

7-10 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R39 4U Robbie Holmes $40, btn 17.8m, wnr Vrilo , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in seventh first-up over 1980m at Addington, beaten 17 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

11-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2200MS $25,875 R40 TO R44 3U Jonny Cox $55, btn 59.7m, wnr Ebury Street , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner on the final bend.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing 11th over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Can do much better.

5-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2200MS $25,875 R40 TO R44 3U Nathan Williamson $24, btn 16.5m, wnr Ebury Street , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 15 runs. Last start finished fifth over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Can be competitive on his best form.

9-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2200MS $25,875 R40 TO R44 3U Craig Ferguson $20, btn 26.5m, wnr Ebury Street , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1600m. Hampered by a weakening runner on the final bend.

Has been midfield at her last few runs, including a ninth at Ascot Park Raceway last time out over 2200m. Leading contender.

10-13 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $11,193 R45 TO R55 3U Jessica Young-Grant $56, btn 48.6m, wnr Kaysans Rock , 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards shortly after the start and became awkwardly placed to the outside of The Bettor Major. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.

Continued a long run without winning when tenth at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m last time out. Expecting a better run this time.

3-10 Addington 17Dec24 1980MS $7,720 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U Alan Edge $11, btn 3.2m, wnr Stickifingers , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Produced a better effort last start when third at Addington over 1980m, beaten 3 metres. Expected to go well again.

1-11 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 1700MS $10,808 R35 TO R44 3U Blair Orange $4, won by 2nd Social Distancing , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a $3.9 chance last time and got the job done by 4 metres over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. In form and should feature in the finish again.

10-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $11,903 R44 TO R47, R48 WITH COND. 2U Wilson House $27, btn 18.6m, wnr Nek Delight , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide throughout.

Scored at Rangiora two back then less effective last time when tenth over 2200m at Gore Raceway. Winning chance on his best form.