Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

4-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Riley Harrison $5, btn 7.8m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 900m.

Finished runner-up at Oamaru two starts ago then couldn't repeat the dose over 1609m at Mt Harding last time but he was only 7 metres off the winner. Sure to play a major role.

8-14 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,938 WITH COND. John Morrison $88, btn 18.1m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished eighth most recently over 1950m at Rangiora, 18 metres from the winner. Watch for a spike in form.

6-11 Hawera 02Feb25 2000MS $11,299 R35 TO R38 Robbie Close $4, btn 8.1m, wnr The Elite Athlete , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Had a difficult draw last start and didn't make an impact when sixth at Hawera over 2000m, beaten 8 metres. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.

6-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,719 R35 TO R38 Robbie Holmes $9, btn 8.4m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran third two starts back at Mt Harding then was safely held last time in sixth over 1950m at Rangiora. Rates highly and can do much better.

11-11 Mt Harding 26Jan25 1609MS $10,808 R35 4U Jonny Cox $16, btn 48.6m, wnr Big Mama Morris , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened leaving the final bend.

Form average and it has been 14 runs since the last win. Last start finished 11th over 1609m at Mt Harding. Can be competitive if at her best.

7-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,719 R35 TO R38 Colin Defilippi $59, btn 10.3m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Again missed the placings when seventh at his latest appearance over 1950m at Rangiora. Form not up to scratch.

13-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 John R Dunn $43, btn 29.4m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 30 metres from the winner in 13th over 1609m at Mt Harding. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

3-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Sam Thornley $21, btn 5.9m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Produced a good performance from a second-row draw last start over 1609m at Mt Harding, finishing third and beaten 6 metres. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.

2-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Wilson House $4, btn 0.3m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form strong and she is a top chance to go one better.

5-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 John Morrison $114, btn 16.5m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when fifth at Mt Harding over 2300m last time out. This looks far too tough.

9-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Sheree Tomlinson $18, btn 22.7m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished ninth most recently over 1609m at Mt Harding, 22 metres from the winner. Expecting a much better run this time.

9-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 Samantha Ottley $6, btn 51.3m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Was in the money two back then safely held last time when ninth at Mt Harding over 2300m, beaten 50 metres. Sure to improve on the latest effort.

10-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Kyle Cameron $122, btn 27.5m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Turned in a moderate performance last time out when he finished tenth over 1609m at Mt Harding. Long time since his last win. Tested again.

8-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,719 R35 TO R38 James Geddes $9, btn 13.2m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Briefly crowded near the 50m.

Continued a long run without winning when eighth at Rangiora over 1950m last time out. Deserves another chance.