Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

3-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R41 3U D D Mccormick $9, btn 5.7m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages.

Improved to finish third over 2200m at Gore Raceway last time out on the back of a well-beaten fourth at Ashburton Raceway the run prior. Can play a role in the finish.

2-9 Addington 17Dec24 2600SS $7,580 R35 WITH COND. Sheree Tomlinson $5, btn 2.4m, wnr Speeding Spirit , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has filled a minor placing at her last two starts, the latest effort a second over 2600m at Addington. Sure to be prominent.

2-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R41 3U Samantha Ottley $6, btn 2.2m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Bounced back last start when second at Gore Raceway over 2200m, beaten 2.25 metres. Hard to beat.

5-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R41 3U Wilson House $29, btn 13.2m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at his last 10 runs. Last start finished fifth over 2200m at Gore Raceway. This looks tough.

6-8 Oamaru 11Dec24 2000SS $9,300 WITH COND. Mia Holbrough $10, btn 20.5m, wnr Miles Away , 2:14.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow away losing considerable ground over the early stages.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 12 runs. Last start finished sixth over 2000m at Oamaru. Facing a tough assignment.

10-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R41 3U Kirstin Green $6, btn 50.2m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Continued a long run without winning when tenth at Gore Raceway over 2200m last time out. Can make amends.

1-11 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R41 3U Sam Thornley $2, won by 2nd Tinkerbelle , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Won last start at Gore Raceway over 2200m by 2.25 metres. That win made it two wins and three placings from the last five starts. Should be hard to beat again.

8-14 Addington 13Dec24 1980MS $17,595 R35 TO R55 Matthew Williamson $34, btn 36.2m, wnr Styx Jewel , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 1980m at Addington. Has ability and can do much better.

2-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $12,420 R43 TO R50 3U Carter Dalgety $12, btn 0.3m, wnr Torquay Street , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2200m at Gore Raceway last time out on the back of a mediocre seventh at Oamaru the run prior. Sure to be there at the business end.

2-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R43 TO R55 3U Matthew Williamson $6, btn 3.5m, wnr Sunny Louis , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway most recently following a reasonable 9 metres sixth at Oamaru the start before. Sure to be thereabouts.

99-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $12,420 R43 TO R50 3U Sam Thornley $13, btn 267.3m, wnr Torquay Street , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend when racing wide on the track hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again passing the 1500m losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Pulled up last start over 2200m at Gore Raceway. Overlook the recent mishap. Well placed to make amends.

12-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200SS $12,420 R43 TO R50 3U Kirstin Green $35, btn 76.4m, wnr Torquay Street , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1500m losing all chance.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for eight runs. Last start finished 12th over 2200m at Gore Raceway. Form not inspiring.

1-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R35 TO R41 2U Matthew Williamson $5, won by 2nd Love Walked In , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out under pressure in the run home.

Turned his form around dramatically last time to score by a neck over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Can go back-to-back.