Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

2-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2700SS $25,875 R40 TO R59 SPECIAL Matthew Williamson $5, btn 2.2m, wnr Sheza Gift , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly throughout the run home.

Has been in good form of late, last time out finishing runner-up over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.

6-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $12,420 R43 TO R50 3U E E Barron $22, btn 10.3m, wnr Torquay Street , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Held up in the early stages of the run home.

Won two back at Wingatui then couldn't repeat the dose last time out when sixth over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 10 metres. Draws a little better. Capable of playing a major role.

4-12 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $25,000 R50 TO R73 SPECIAL 3U Kirstin Green $30, btn 13.2m, wnr Majestic Love , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 13 metres back in fourth at her latest outing over 2700m at Gore Raceway. Capable of a better showing.

9-10 Geraldine 07Dec24 2500SS $19,300 R51 TO R70 SPECIAL Lawrence Mccormick $31, btn 13.5m, wnr Maui , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when ninth at Geraldine over 2500m last time out. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

10-14 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2700SS $25,875 R40 TO R59 SPECIAL Blair Orange $20, btn 23.2m, wnr Sheza Gift , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide with cover from the 1400m then without cover from the 1000m.

Was safely held last time out in tenth over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 23 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $12,420 R43 TO R50 3U Brad Williamson $3, won by 2nd Bullit Train , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a winner by a neck at Gore Raceway last time, her second win from the last five starts. Rates highly on recent form. Bold showing expected again.

12-14 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R55 John Morrison $8, btn 48.1m, wnr Styx Jewel , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished 12th most recently over 1980m at Addington, 50 metres from the winner. Capable of a lot more.

8-13 Central Southland Raceway 12Apr24 2400SS $20,350 R51 TO R80 SPECIAL 3U Brad Williamson $29, btn 59.7m, wnr Julie Jaccka , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at Central Southland Raceway nine months ago when he finished eighth, beaten 60 metres over 2400m. Will make his presence felt.

5-12 Ascot Park Raceway 20Dec24 2700SS $50,000 R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Samantha Ottley $47, btn 18.6m, wnr Muscle Mountain , 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fifth over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway. Among the leading chances on best form.

1-12 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $25,000 R50 TO R73 SPECIAL 3U Rory Mcilwrick $54, won by 2nd Rush , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a $53.5 chance last time and got the job done by 2.25 metres over 2700m at Gore Raceway. Sure to be in the finish again.

5-12 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $25,000 R50 TO R73 SPECIAL 3U Brent Barclay $7, btn 28.1m, wnr Majestic Love , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a threat last start when fifth over 2700m at Gore Raceway, beaten 30 metres. This looks a far sterner task.