Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

3-8 Reefton 30Dec24 2500SS $11,160 R35 TO R50 Kyle Cameron $13, btn 1.4m, wnr Sods Law , 2:15.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Tried hard last time to finish 1.4 metres from the winner in third over 2500m at Reefton. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

10-12 Phar Lap Raceway 08Jan25 2050SS $10,000 R42 TO R50 Samantha Ottley $7, btn 82.1m, wnr Port Pegasus , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Hasn't drawn well at the last couple of runs and has missed the frame, the latest when tenth over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway. Finds a much better draw this time and he is a major player.

1-12 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,000 R44 TO R50 3U Ben Hope $11, won by 2nd Barrytown , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't fire two runs ago at this track but bounced back last time when a winner by 1.4 metres over 2000m at Oamaru. Sure to play a major role.

8-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1700SS $12,210 R39 TO R50 Kyle Cameron $44, btn 19.7m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for five runs. Last start finished eighth over 1700m at this track. Needs to lift.

1-13 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R43 3U Tim Williams $7, won by 2nd Swift Dream , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Held up early in the run home.

Registered a minor placing two starts back then a win a week ago by 1.4 metres over 2000m at Oamaru. Looks hard to beat again.

5-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1700SS $12,210 R39 TO R50 John R Dunn $5, btn 14.9m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished fifth over 1700m at this track last time out to continue a run of very steady form. Bold showing expected again.

6-12 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950SS $12,500 R35 TO R60 & DISCRETIONARY FM Philippa Wakelin $14, btn 14.9m, wnr High Step , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trainer P Wakelin advised the mare would be racing in season.

Scored three back but has struggled to recapture that form, the latest effort a sixth over 1950m at Rangiora. Better than the last couple of runs suggest.

7-12 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,000 R44 TO R50 3U Kerryn Tomlinson $14, btn 11.1m, wnr Torvi , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Can be a hard to follow, last start finishing seventh over 2000m at Oamaru. Has a very good record here, including two wins from four starts. Should be competitive.

2-12 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,000 R44 TO R50 3U Tim Williams $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Torvi , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was beaten 1.4 metres into second last start over 2000m at Oamaru. That was his fifth placing, alongside a win, from the past nine starts. Genuine threat.

4-12 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000SS $12,000 R44 TO R50 3U Kimberly Butt $13, btn 3.8m, wnr Torvi , 2:10.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.

Again missed the placings last time out but was only 4 metres away in fourth over 2000m at Oamaru. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

9-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1700SS $12,210 R39 TO R50 G N Thornley $44, btn 27.8m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was easily accounted for last time out in a richer race over 1700m at this track. Has the task ahead.