Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

4-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $31, btn 16.5m, wnr Dallas Dale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Held up early stages of the run home and paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 16 m by Dallas Dale (2:16.30) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $30.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 11 m by Jayar Mac (2:29.00) on January 2 at $53.90. Not keen on his chances in this field.

8-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Richard Austin $34, btn 20.0m, wnr Dallas Dale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the early stages of the score up hampering a trailing runner and out of position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 20 m by Dallas Dale (2:16.30) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $34. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 2200m at Roxburgh, beaten 14 m by Angus Finn (2:43.40) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $89.70. Sure to improve on the latest effort.

10-12 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec24 1609MS $15,000 2 Brent Barclay $17, btn 31.6m, wnr Spicey Crunch , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly rounding the first bend. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr5) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 30 m by Spicey Crunch (1:56.10) in 2yo on December 12 at $17.20. Watch for sharp improvement.

2-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Brad Williamson $14, btn 2.2m, wnr Dallas Dale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly near the 75m having to be steadied.

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 2.25 m by Dallas Dale (2:16.30) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $14.40. One of the primary contenders.

7-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Rory Mcilwrick $16, btn 19.7m, wnr Dallas Dale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 19 m by Dallas Dale (2:16.30) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $16.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 30 m by California Dreaming (3:02.90) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $10.30. Hard to have on those efforts.

6-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 2U Brent Barclay $9, btn 15.4m, wnr Zoom X , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 15 m by Zoom X (2:42.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $8.70. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Cracker Opie (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on December 20 at $10. Winning chance on his best form.

5-6 Ascot Park Raceway 27Nov24 2200MS $8,950 NON-WINNERS CG 2 Alister Kyle $37, btn 38.9m, wnr By Chance , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Began his campaign last start running 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by By Chance (2:46.70) in 2yo CG on November 27 at $36.70. This looks a far sterner task.

10-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 2U Rory Mcilwrick $45, btn 27.3m, wnr Zoom X , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend then shifted ground outwards abruptly near the 250m having to be straightened.

Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Sr6) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 25 m by Zoom X (2:42.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $44.80. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 2U Nathan Williamson $6, btn 7.3m, wnr Zoom X , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. Raced wide early.

Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 7 m by Zoom X (2:42.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $6. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.

7-9 Ascot Park Raceway 20Oct24 2200MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS MR45 TO MR50 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 17.3m, wnr Sultan Of Swing , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 17 m by Sultan Of Swing (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on October 20 at $9.20. Can open the campaign with a win.

5-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 2U Peter Hunter $6, btn 8.6m, wnr Zoom X , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 8 m by Zoom X (2:42.10) in 2yo+ on December 27 at $5.90. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 13 m by Always Dreaming (2:44.80) in 2yo CG on December 20 at $12.60. Capable of a lot more.

2-9 Omakau 02Jan25 2000MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS Kirstin Green $2, btn 0.8m, wnr Jayar Mac , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind California Dreaming at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Jayar Mac at Omakau over 2000m on January 2 at $2. Has the same draw and gets his chance to break through.

3-11 Cromwell 06Jan25 1800MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $9, btn 10.3m, wnr Dallas Dale , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 10 metres behind Dallas Dale at Cromwell over 1800m 3yo+ on January 6. Going along well. Very hard to beat.