Trots OTX Otaki - NZ

4-12 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 1700MS $15,000 R35 TO R50 Dylan Ferguson $41, btn 9.5m, wnr Waltzing With Miki , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 9 metres at Cambridge Raceway over 1700m a week-and-a-half ago. Cannot enthuse.

8-8 Cambridge Raceway 03Jan25 1700MS $13,950 UP TO & INCLUDING R59 FM Sailesh Abernethy $52, btn 23.8m, wnr Mhai Surfer Girl , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) The near side hopple connecting strap broke on the final turn.

Was in winning form two back but safely held last time out in a disappointing result, finishing eighth at Cambridge Raceway and beaten 23 metres. Can improve sharply.

5-9 Otaki 06Jan25 2000MS $9,949 R42 TO R51 Crystal Hackett $3, btn 18.6m, wnr What A Minx , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fifth over 2000m at this track. Among the leading chances on best form.

99-9 Otaki 06Jan25 2000MS $9,949 R42 TO R51 Leah Hibell $13, btn 267.3m, wnr What A Minx , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at this track on January 6 when he was disqualified. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.

4-9 Otaki 06Jan25 2000MS $9,949 R42 TO R51 Peter Ferguson $9, btn 16.5m, wnr What A Minx , 2:03.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won two back at Tauherenikau from a nice gate then failed to figure last time when drawn a little awkwardly at this track over 2000m, beaten 16 metres. Go on the win two back.

5-8 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 2700SS $23,250 R52 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Nicky Chilcott $13, btn 3.5m, wnr Miki Shan , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fifth over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway. Deserves another chance.

10-12 Wyndham Raceway 05Sep24 2400MS $12,000 R46 TO R53 3U Sam Thornley $6, btn 12.4m, wnr Tabasco , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is back from a four-and-a-half months break. Has never been out of the placings when resuming and can kick off with a win.

6-9 Reefton 30Dec24 2500SS $23,688 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Wilson House $29, btn 16.5m, wnr Teds Legacy , 2:21.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished 16 metres back in sixth at his latest outing over 2500m at Reefton. Can make amends.

5-7 Reefton 30Dec24 2450MS $10,950 R50 TO R54 3U Wilson House $9, btn 32.7m, wnr Evangalist , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke late in the score up losing ground.

Was safely held last time out in fifth over 2450m at Reefton, beaten 35 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.