Trots OTX Otaki - NZ

10-14 Motukarara 29Dec24 2170SS $12,938 NON-WINNERS 2U Robbie Holmes $88, btn 35.9m, wnr Lindy's Rocket , 2:11.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground and then hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

Has raced twice this prep and failed to feature on either occasion, the latest when tenth over 2170m at Motukarara three weeks ago. Cannot enthuse.

8-11 Otaki 06Jan25 2200SS $10,316 DISCRETIONARY Allen Pyers $38, btn 52.4m, wnr Eagle Hanover , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to measure up two runs back then last start was a well-beaten eighth over 2200m at this track, 50 metres from the winner. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

4-11 Otaki 06Jan25 2200SS $10,316 DISCRETIONARY David Grundmann $27, btn 10.3m, wnr Eagle Hanover , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth over 2200m at this track. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

5-7 Cambridge Raceway 24Sep24 2200SS $7,300 NON-WINNERS 2U Leah Hibell $11, btn 108.0m, wnr Wind Of Change , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first turn. Broke near the 700m losing ground.

Returns following a spell of four months. Last raced when fifth over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Might need this run and others rate better.

9-10 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 2200SS $14,475 R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY Peter Ferguson $14, btn 34.0m, wnr A Trophy Wife , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Had to be steadied off the back of Jasinova passing the 1100m.

Finished 35 metres back in ninth at her latest run over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Right in this.

5-11 Otaki 06Jan25 2200SS $10,316 DISCRETIONARY Peter Ferguson $9, btn 18.4m, wnr Eagle Hanover , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third two starts back at Tauherenikau then missed the top-three last time out over 2200m at this track. Ready to make amends.

6-11 Otaki 06Jan25 2200SS $10,316 DISCRETIONARY Leah Hibell $21, btn 21.1m, wnr Eagle Hanover , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 21 metres back in sixth at her latest appearance over 2200m at this track. Capable of a better showing.

6-10 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 2200SS $14,475 R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY Sailesh Abernethy $10, btn 12.4m, wnr A Trophy Wife , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing sixth over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Among the leading chances on best form.

8-8 Manawatu 10Dec24 2500SS $10,230 R35 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Dylan Ferguson $7, btn 233.8m, wnr Manchester In Time , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly and then broke again near the 600m losing all chance.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 2500m at Manawatu. Deserves another chance.

11-11 Otaki 06Jan25 2200SS $10,316 DISCRETIONARY Scott Dickson $5, btn 269.7m, wnr Eagle Hanover , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was below his best last time when 11th over 2200m at this track after finishing in the money two back at Tauherenikau. Rates highly and can atone.

6-8 Alexandra Park 31Dec24 2200SS $23,250 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Crystal Hackett $34, btn 79.9m, wnr Hillbilly , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 400m losing ground. Lay inwards contacting a track marker rounding the final bend.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Missed out two starts back then was a distant sixth last start over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Capable of a better showing.