Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

7-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 2300MS $12,210 R35 TO R50 3U Wilson House $8, btn 12.2m, wnr Kirkman , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored at Roxburgh two back then less effective last time when seventh over 2300m at this track. Among the leading players.

2-12 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $11,000 R35 TO R50 3U Kimberly Butt $28, btn 8.1m, wnr Major Hipster , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1650m.

Finished runner-up over 2000m at Oamaru last start after he was easily accounted for two back at Waterlea. One of the better chances.

11-11 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $12,773 R42 TO R55 3U G N Thornley $51, btn 45.9m, wnr What A Minx , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Comes here off a last-start 11th over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 45 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

7-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 Carter Dalgety $3, btn 20.0m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Raced wide from the 900m.

Was sub-par last time when seventh over 1950m at Rangiora after drawing poorly. Worth another chance from a much better draw.

8-9 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $11,844 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 FM Wilson House $8, btn 19.7m, wnr Izacheapee , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Had a tough draw last time and was safely held when eighth at this track over 1609m, beaten 19 metres. From a better draw can play a major role.

7-8 Addington 24Jan25 1980MS $11,625 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U Sheldon Murtha $13, btn 23.2m, wnr Katherine , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing seventh over 1980m at Addington. Has ability and can do much better.

7-11 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $12,773 R42 TO R55 3U Olivia Thornley $13, btn 15.9m, wnr What A Minx , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 15 metres when seventh over 2000m at Oamaru. Deserves another chance.

3-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 G N Thornley $57, btn 1.9m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Shifted inwards near the 100m when driver G Thornley activated the removable deafeners crowding an inside runner.

Is on the quick back-up after finishing third over 1950m at Rangiora just three days ago. Worth following up.

1-11 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $11,790 R35 TO R41, WITH COND. 3U Gerard O'reilly $4, won by 2nd Almighty Clever , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored by 3.5 metres over 2000m at Oamaru last start on the back of a solid 6 metres seventh at Oamaru Raceway the run prior. A big run would not surprise.

7-14 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,938 WITH COND. John R Dunn $13, btn 12.2m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 12 metres back in seventh at her latest run over 1950m at Rangiora. Expecting a much better run this time.

7-13 Rangiora 27Apr24 2600SS $11,701 R38 TO R46, R47 TO R50 WITH CO Mia Holbrough $19, btn 21.6m, wnr Sophia's Dream , 2:03.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Returns from a ten months spell without the benefit of a public trial. Prefer later in the prep.

2-8 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $10,230 R40 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Henry Sail $6, btn 0.5m, wnr Bad Habits , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted outwards in the run home.

Just missed last start over 2000m at Oamaru when second, beaten half a metre. Can continue the good form and take this out.