Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

12-13 Motukarara 29Dec24 2000MS $12,719 R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. 3U Ricky May $58, btn 27.5m, wnr Judine , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't do a lot when resuming last start, finishing 12th at this track over 2000m and beaten 30 metres. Capable of taking this out.

2-9 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $11,844 UP TO & INCLUDING R55 FM Ricky May $37, btn 2.2m, wnr Izacheapee , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start when second at Mt Harding over 1609m, beaten 2.25 metres. With even luck is a winning chance.

8-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 Jim Curtin $26, btn 38.1m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early stages.

Continued some plain form when a poor eighth at Mt Harding over 2300m a week ago. Has the job ahead.

5-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 Sam Thornley $41, btn 10.3m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 10 metres back in fifth at his latest run over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

13-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 2300MS $12,210 R35 TO R50 3U John R Dunn $13, btn 164.4m, wnr Kirkman , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 165 metres when 13th over 2300m at Mt Harding. Expecting a much better run this time.

6-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 Wilson House $33, btn 20.8m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been nine runs since the last win. Last start finished sixth over 2300m at Mt Harding. Not doing enough.

10-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 John R Dunn $14, btn 60.8m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened at the 500m.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last 12 runs. Last start finished tenth over 2300m at Mt Harding. This will be too tough.

10-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R45 TO R50 Sam Thornley $41, btn 17.6m, wnr Pioneer , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won't find this as tough as last start when beaten 17 metres over 2300m at Mt Harding. Expecting a much better run this time.

1-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 Seth Hill $9, won by 2nd Sarasota Sunset , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Scored her second win from the last three runs, saluting by half a metre at Rangiora over 1950m. Winning chance on recent form. Expected to be in the finish again.

2-11 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $12,773 R42 TO R55 3U Ricky May $15, btn 3.5m, wnr What A Minx , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2000m at Oamaru most recently on the back of a well-beaten eighth at Waterlea the run prior. Winning prospects.

12-13 Mt Harding 26Jan25 2300MS $12,210 R35 TO R50 3U G N Thornley $12, btn 72.6m, wnr Kirkman , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for six runs. Last start finished 12th over 2300m at Mt Harding. Winning claims on best figures.

7-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 Leo O'reilly $6, btn 37.8m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Saluted two runs ago at Mt Harding then didn't measure up last time when beaten 40 metres over 2300m at Mt Harding. One of the better chances.

9-13 Motukarara 29Dec24 2170SS $12,719 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Korbyn Newman $15, btn 27.3m, wnr Bettor Be Sharp , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished 25 metres back in ninth at her latest run over 2170m at this track. Can make amends.

99-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 Gavin Smith $92, btn 267.3m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Last raced at Rangiora on February 6 when she was disqualified. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.