Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

5-15 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1700SS $12,630 R35 TO R38 Henry Sail $6, btn 27.0m, wnr Brian Beatt , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been ticking along well, last start finishing fifth over 1700m at this track. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.

6-15 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1700SS $12,630 R35 TO R38 Samantha Ottley $5, btn 29.2m, wnr Brian Beatt , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was ordinary when 30 metres away in sixth most recently at her first run back from a layoff over 1700m at this track. Expect a much better run this time.

9-13 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R43 3U G N Thornley $13, btn 30.2m, wnr Prince Ranier , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Has raced twice this prep and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when ninth over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 30 metres. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

5-13 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R43 3U Sheree Tomlinson $83, btn 14.6m, wnr Prince Ranier , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 14 metres when fifth over 2000m at Oamaru. Can make amends.

9-10 Oamaru Raceway 22Jan25 2000SS $9,650 WITH COND. Mia Holbrough $69, btn 37.3m, wnr One Mhor For Heather , 2:04.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 35 metres when ninth over 2000m at Oamaru Raceway. Hard to have on those efforts.

5-9 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $13,265 R35 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY John Morrison $41, btn 11.3m, wnr Rachmaninov , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished fifth last start over 2600m at Rangiora, 11 metres from the winner. Deserves another chance.

11-15 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Jim Curtin $9, btn 21.3m, wnr Solemn Son , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room rounding the final bend and in the run home.

Turned in a nice run when resuming then missed the placings last time over 1950m at Rangiora. Fitter and well-placed to make amends.

8-9 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $13,265 R35 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY Ian Cameron $36, btn 38.1m, wnr Rachmaninov , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly and trotted roughly racing into the first bend.

Continued a long run without winning when eighth at Rangiora over 2600m last time out. This looks far too tough.

12-13 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R43 3U Ricky May $15, btn 68.0m, wnr Prince Ranier , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1300m and 400m losing all chance.

Won't find this as tough as last start when beaten 70 metres over 2000m at Oamaru. Capable of bouncing back.

8-12 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950SS $12,500 R35 TO R60 & DISCRETIONARY FM Sam Thornley $117, btn 28.1m, wnr High Step , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 200m losing ground.

Safely held last time when 30 metres from the winner in eighth over 1950m at Rangiora. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

12-12 Ashburton Raceway 22Dec24 2400MS $11,000 R35 TO R41 2U John Morrison $19, btn 190.4m, wnr Markthewarrior , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 900m losing all chance.

Not a threat last start when 12th over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 190 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

9-15 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950SS $13,156 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $11, btn 20.0m, wnr Solemn Son , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing ninth over 1950m at Rangiora. Deserves another chance.