Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

3-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 1700MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Nathan Williamson $6, btn 7.6m, wnr Atalanta , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered rounding the final bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Lay inwards in the early stages of the run home.

Made an encouraging return when she was third at Gore Raceway last start over 1700m, beaten 7 metres. Bold showing expected again.

11-11 Mt Harding 06Oct24 1609MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Robbie Holmes $193, btn 42.7m, wnr Oneroa , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing 11th over 1609m at Mt Harding three months ago. One of the better chances.

99-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2200MS $20,700 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Ferguson $6, btn 267.3m, wnr Cracker Opie , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Last raced at Ascot Park Raceway on December 20 when she was disqualified. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.

7-9 Addington 06Dec24 1980MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 2 John Morrison $10, btn 54.0m, wnr Artful Bromac , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 900m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 55 metres when seventh over 1980m at Addington. Rates highly in this line-up.

11-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2200MS $20,700 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $74, btn 32.7m, wnr Cracker Opie , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 35 metres back in 11th at her latest outing over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Must improve sharply.

4-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 1700MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Tim Williams $37, btn 8.6m, wnr Atalanta , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered in the early stages of the run home and was then held up for a distance.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fourth over 1700m at Gore Raceway. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

7-7 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 1609MS $30,000 UP TO R60 WITH COND. Kaleb Bublitz $41, btn 36.2m, wnr Molly Belwin , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the early stages. Again paced roughly rounding the final bend when under pressure. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Finished 35 metres away in seventh over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway when making her debut three weeks ago. Can play a role in the finish.

8-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 1700MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Sam Thornley $23, btn 17.8m, wnr Atalanta , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 1700m at Gore Raceway. Can do much better.

8-8 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $73, btn 11.3m, wnr Jay R Tolkien , 2:12.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 11 metres back in eighth at her latest outing over 2000m at Oamaru. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

6-7 Central Southland Raceway 19Sep24 1609MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Kirstin Green $3, btn 10.3m, wnr No Perfect Princess , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up hampering an inside runner and out of position at the start.

First up since finishing sixth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway three-and-a-half months ago. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.

12-12 Ascot Park Raceway 27Nov24 2200MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $17, btn 30.2m, wnr Hogie , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was mediocre when 30 metres away in 12th most recently at her first run back from a spell over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Watch for a spike in form.

10-10 Wyndham Raceway 04Oct24 1609MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS FM 2U B M Norman $9, btn 191.7m, wnr Justanothersip , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from a short break without the benefit of a public trial. Prefer later in the prep.