Trots OTX Tauherenikau - NZ

6-6 Manawatu 11Nov24 2000MS $8,950 R35 TO R37 3U B Taylor $32, btn 34.0m, wnr Jazzy Styx , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 35 m by Jazzy Styx (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $31.80. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 22 m by Delightful Chic (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on November 4 at $57.50. Facing a tough assignment.

5-7 Manawatu 12Dec24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R37 3U S P Doody $24, btn 9.2m, wnr Stealers Wheel , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 9 m by Stealers Wheel (2:31.80) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $23.70. At the start before 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5 m by Oceanic Art (2:34.00) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $18.10. Look for improvement on last start. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.

5-7 Manawatu 12Dec24 2000MS $9,581 R38 TO R44 3U Michael Hay $10, btn 20.3m, wnr Victor Bravo , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 20 m by Victor Bravo (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $10.30. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 9 m by Oceanic Art (2:34.00) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $26.90. Not keen on his chances in this field.

2-7 Manawatu 12Dec24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R37 3U Emily Johnson $6, btn 0.8m, wnr Stealers Wheel , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Stealers Wheel at Manawatu over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres third again at Manawatu same class on December 10. Sure to be in the mix.

6-8 Cambridge Raceway 19Dec24 2200MS $9,300 R35 TO R39 3U Todd Mitchell $19, btn 24.0m, wnr Messenger Buoy , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend losing ground.

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 24 m by Messenger Buoy (2:42.80) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $18.80. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 6 m by Heaven High (2:42.80) in 3yo+ on November 15 at $8.40. One of the contenders if at his best.

4-8 Cambridge Raceway 19Dec24 2200MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS 3U Frank Phelan $5, btn 9.7m, wnr Commander Lincoln , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Attempting a marginal run between Onetangi Girl and Major Break near the 400m.

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 9 m by Commander Lincoln (2:44.90) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $5. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 14 m by Stealers Wheel (2:31.80) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $9.10. Deserves another chance.

3-7 Manawatu 12Dec24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R37 3U Wilson House $4, btn 3.0m, wnr Stealers Wheel , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when a close second behind Bugalugs at Manawatu over 2000m in a 3yo+ on December 10 at $8.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Stealers Wheel at Manawatu over 2000m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $3.70. Great chance to find an overdue win.

4-7 Manawatu 12Dec24 2000MS $9,125 R35 TO R37 3U Andre Poutama $17, btn 5.1m, wnr Stealers Wheel , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 5 m by Stealers Wheel (2:31.80) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $16.50. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 30 m by Bugalugs (2:30.90) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $15.10. Deserves another chance.

5-6 Cambridge Raceway 08Oct24 2200MS $7,160 R36 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. Sailesh Abernethy $38, btn 119.9m, wnr Vincents Girl , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in and broke near the 350m locking wheels with neymar with resultant interference to Benson Dude and lost all chance.

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr13) over 2400m at Richmond Park beaten 65 m by Wallflower (2:57.00) in 3yo+ on January 12 at $117.80. Maybe later.