Trots OTX Oamaru - NZ

4-10 Riverton 26Jan25 1940MS $11,580 WITH COND. Hayden Douglas $4, btn 4.6m, wnr Jayar Mac , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been thereabouts without winning lately, finishing fourth at Riverton last time out over 1940m. Leading contender.

9-11 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $10,808 R35 4U Lionel Dobbs $25, btn 33.8m, wnr Big Mama Morris , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Was safely held last time out in ninth over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 35 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-11 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $10,808 R35 4U Riley Harrison $6, btn 2.2m, wnr Big Mama Morris , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Wasn't too far away when third over 1609m at Mt Harding last start, beaten 2.25 metres. Form at this circuit from three visits is solid. Among the leading chances.

6-12 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $11,000 R35 4U Jim Curtin $25, btn 13.8m, wnr Betterwithbling , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Again missed the placings when sixth at his latest outing over 1609m at Mt Harding. This will fully test.

6-8 Oamaru Raceway 22Jan25 2000MS $9,300 R35 TO R40 Brad Williamson $45, btn 14.6m, wnr Fernz Goldy , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Easily accounted for last time when 14 metres from the winner in sixth over 2000m at this track. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

7-9 Richmond Park 12Jan25 1609MS $11,844 R35 TO R39 Blair Orange $12, btn 28.6m, wnr Hi Hopes , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Safely held last time when 30 metres from the winner in seventh over 1609m at Richmond Park. This looks a far sterner test.

6-11 Riverton 26Jan25 1940MS $10,808 R35 TO R41 Nathan Williamson $53, btn 21.9m, wnr Airwaves , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for seven runs. Last start finished sixth over 1940m at Riverton. This will be too tough.

10-12 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $11,000 R35 4U Mia Holbrough $12, btn 24.8m, wnr Betterwithbling , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced early stages.

Finished second two runs back at Waterlea before a last start tenth at Mt Harding over 1609m, beaten 24 metres. Can bounce back.

7-9 Oamaru Raceway 22Jan25 2000MS $9,475 R41 TO R46 John Morrison $17, btn 5.9m, wnr Melody Banner , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the placings at the last couple of starts from tricky draws, the latest when seventh over 2000m at this track. Hasn't drawn the best again but expected to atone.

10-11 Riverton 26Jan25 1940MS $10,808 R35 TO R41 Alex Milne $19, btn 63.2m, wnr Airwaves , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lost contact with the field for a distance from the 1200m.

Ran third two starts back at Cromwell then was safely held last time in tenth over 1940m at Riverton. Rates highly and can atone.

3-8 Oamaru Raceway 22Jan25 2000MS $9,300 R35 TO R40 Matthew Williamson $8, btn 5.7m, wnr Fernz Goldy , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish third over 2000m at this track last time out following a well-beaten fifth at Ashburton Raceway the run prior. Will be right in the thick of things.