Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

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Gelding by Father Patrick from Iditarod on debut. Winning chance with the aid of an ideal draw.

3-10 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Kaleb Bublitz $2, btn 4.6m, wnr Majestic Me , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly early in the run home.

Turned in a solid run when resuming over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway last start, finishing 4.5 metres back in third. Will strip much fitter. Among the main chances again.

4-10 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Nathan Williamson $12, btn 17.6m, wnr Styrax , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards on the final bend contacting and dislodging several track markers.

Has had two runs this prep without filling a placing, the latest effort a fourth at Gore Raceway over 2700m, beaten 17 metres. Should be at peak fitness and can turn things around.

3-8 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 2U Samantha Ottley $9, btn 5.7m, wnr Major Doosie , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well with a couple of minor prizes to his name recently, the latest when third, beaten 5.5 metres, over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Winning chance.

8-12 Rangiora 15Dec24 1950SS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Kimberly Butt $4, btn 18.9m, wnr Gold Nugget , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was eighth at Rangiora over 1950m last start after filling a minor placing at Wingatui two starts back. Winning chance on her best form.

5-10 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Brent Barclay $21, btn 8.1m, wnr Majestic Me , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 8 metres from the winner in fifth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

5-11 Phar Lap Raceway 23Nov24 2600SS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $12, btn 40.8m, wnr Valyrian , 2:12.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Finished 40 metres back in fifth at her latest outing over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. A better run is on the cards.

8-10 Ascot Park Raceway 27Oct24 2200SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Kirstin Green $5, btn 189.8m, wnr Practical Magic , 2:06.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Has not trialled since his last outing ten weeks ago. Maybe later.

5-10 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Phil Williamson $25, btn 19.7m, wnr Styrax , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Finished 19 metres back in fifth at his latest appearance over 2700m at Gore Raceway. Can make amends.

8-10 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 2U Nathan Williamson $48, btn 61.0m, wnr Tarragindi , 2:15.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1300m hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance.

Has not been racing well, including a poor effort last time when a long way back in eighth over 2200m at Wingatui. Prefer others.

7-10 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Matthew Williamson $49, btn 16.5m, wnr Majestic Me , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow in the early stages.

Easily accounted for last time at the first run of the campaign when 16 metres from the winner in seventh over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

3-9 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Sheree Tomlinson $17, btn 8.9m, wnr Niamh , 2:22.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Turned out in a much better run second-up, finishing 8 metres away in third over 2000m at Oamaru. Others look better placed.