Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

3-12 Omakau 02Jan25 2000MS $12,000 R35 TO R44, R45 WITH COND. 3U Craig Ferguson $2, btn 3.5m, wnr Timbimboo , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Timbimboo at Omakau over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres fifth at this track over 2200m in on December 20. Rates highly and expected to go well from a low draw.

11-11 Roxburgh 04Jan25 2200MS $11,790 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Sam Thornley $11, btn 334.8m, wnr Ebury Street , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke passing the 1200m losing all chance.

Won three starts back at Wingatui over 2200m 3yo+ on December 8. Last time out 11th (Fr5) over 2200m at Roxburgh well beaten by Ebury Street (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on January 4 at $11.20. Can bounce back. Capable of a better showing.

5-10 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $10,615 R41 TO R45 Brent Barclay $5, btn 15.4m, wnr Fitzthebill , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 15 m by Fitzthebill (2:14.80) on January 6 at $5.10. At the previous start 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at Roxburgh, beaten 7 m by Ebury Street (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on January 4 at $10. Capable of taking this out.

8-11 Roxburgh 04Jan25 2200MS $11,790 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U G N Thornley $20, btn 36.5m, wnr Ebury Street , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start hampering trailing runners.

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 35 m by Ebury Street (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on January 4 at $19.70. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1700m at this track, beaten 22 m by Lakelsa (2:02.00) in 4yo+ M on December 20 at $35.50. Can make amends.

6-10 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $9,650 WITH COND. JUN.DRV 4U Mia Holbrough $15, btn 16.5m, wnr Teddy The Terror , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered at the start.

Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 16 m by Teddy The Terror (2:14.50) in 4yo+ on January 6 at $14.50. At his previous start 5th (Sr7) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 8 m by Nek Delight (2:44.00) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $57. Rates highly on best figures and expected to atone.

6-10 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $10,615 R41 TO R45 Rory Mcilwrick $7, btn 15.9m, wnr Fitzthebill , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr5) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 15 m by Fitzthebill (2:14.80) on January 6 at $6.60. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at Gore Raceway (2:42.50) beating Robyns Hustler in 3yo+ on December 27 at $5.40. Capable of taking this out.

1-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Kirstin Green $2, won by 2nd Captain Amore , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr6) at Cromwell (2:16.30) beating Captain Amore in 3yo+ on January 6 at $1.50. Bold showing expected again.

6-8 Roxburgh 04Jan25 2200MS $13,950 R43 TO R55 3U John Morrison $72, btn 24.8m, wnr Flying Bird , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Paced roughly when weakening final bend.

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 24 m by Flying Bird (2:42.30) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $72.20. Before that 8th (Sr5) over 2200m at Gore Raceway, beaten 14 m by Nek Delight (2:44.00) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $70.20. Hard to have on those efforts.

1-11 Roxburgh 04Jan25 2200MS $14,738 R35 TO R41 MOBILE Max Hill $10, won by 2nd Logan Rock , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 5 m (Sr3) at Roxburgh (2:43.20) beating Logan Rock in on January 4 at $9.70. Major contender on current form.

8-10 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $10,615 R41 TO R45 Hayden Douglas $25, btn 20.3m, wnr Fitzthebill , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up over the concluding stages.

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 20 m by Fitzthebill (2:14.80) on January 6 at $25.30. At his previous start 9th (Sr1) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 14 m by Nek Delight (2:44.00) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $23.10. Can improve sharply.

7-10 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $9,650 WITH COND. JUN.DRV 4U Oliver Kite $36, btn 17.6m, wnr Teddy The Terror , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 7th (Fr3) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 17 m by Teddy The Terror (2:14.50) in 4yo+ on January 6 at $35.70. Prefer others.