Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

10-11 Wingatui 08Dec24 2200MS $12,773 R49 TO R55 Hayden Douglas $31, btn 20.0m, wnr Falcons Watch , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr3) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 20 m by Falcons Watch (2:46.30) on December 8 at $30.60. Before that 7th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 23 m by Bobbies Rock (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $11.20. This looks a far sterner task.

6-12 Omakau 02Jan25 2000MS $15,000 R45 TO R60, R61 TO R65 WITH CO Max Hill $4, btn 16.2m, wnr Winnyzback , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Beaten favourite last start when sixth at Omakau on January 2. Proved too good the start prior at Wingatui on December 8. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance.

4-12 Cromwell 06Jan25 2600SS $20,000 R55 TO R90 SPECIAL Nathan Williamson $3, btn 11.9m, wnr Winnyzback , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr9) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 11 m by Winnyzback (3:19.60) on January 6 at $2.70. Before that, a good run when 2nd (10m 2) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 10 m by Pinseeker (3:22.10) on December 27 at $11.70. Rates highly. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.

8-12 Cromwell 06Jan25 2600SS $20,000 R55 TO R90 SPECIAL Mark Hurrell $18, btn 51.6m, wnr Winnyzback , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 1000m.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 50 m by Winnyzback (3:19.60) on January 6 at $17.60. Before that, 5th (10m 2) over 2700m at Roxburgh, beaten 25 m by Commander Ben (3:24.90) on January 4 at $9.50. Capable of a lot more.

3-12 Cromwell 06Jan25 2600SS $20,000 R55 TO R90 SPECIAL Kimberly Butt $5, btn 7.8m, wnr Winnyzback , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start game effort when 3rd (10m 1) over 2600m at Cromwell, beaten 7 m by Winnyzback (3:19.60) on January 6 at $4.80. Two runs back won by 6 m (10m 1) at Roxburgh (3:24.90) beating Tempo Warrior in on January 4 at $15.90. Capable of playing a major role.

8-10 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2700SS $24,125 R50 TO R80 SPECIAL Max Hill $78, btn 19.4m, wnr Pinseeker , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Contacted and dislodged a track marker near the 700m.

Didn't do much last start, 8th (FrU1) over 2700m at Gore Raceway, beaten 19 m by Pinseeker (3:22.10) on December 27 at $78.40. Before that 11th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by South Seas Rock (2:41.70) in 3yo+ on December 20 at $28.90. Wait until the form picks up.

2-5 Omakau 02Jan25 2000MS $35,100 FFA Blair Orange $16, btn 4.1m, wnr Mo'unga , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Mo'unga at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on December 13 at $24.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Mo'unga at Omakau over 2000m on January 2 at $15.60. Gets his chance to break through.