Trots ATX Motukarara - NZ

10-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2400SS $11,299 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U D L Dolan $46, btn 19.4m, wnr Francent , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 19 metres at Mt Harding over 2400m a week ago. Form not up to scratch.

8-8 Oamaru 02Feb25 2000MS $9,300 R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U S Manawatu $9, btn 9.7m, wnr Krystal Delight , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crossed over from its allocated starting position prior to reaching the start point. Over raced early stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when eighth at Oamaru over 2000m, beaten 9 metres. Well-placed and should improve sharply.

10-11 Ashburton Raceway 14Jan25 1700MS $9,825 WITH COND. Carter Dalgety $22, btn 35.6m, wnr Didjaseemiki , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 10 runs since the last win. Last start finished tenth over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway. Form not inspiring.

10-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $13,482 R39 TO R50 Robbie Close $25, btn 42.7m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened early in the run home.

Has been struggling of late and finished tenth last start over 1950m at Rangiora. Long time since her last win. Tested again.

2-10 Addington 07Feb25 1980MS $17,370 R40 TO R50 FM 3U L J Whittaker $38, btn 6.5m, wnr Beside Me , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing well without winning, making it two minor placings in a row last start when second over 1980m at Addington, beaten 6 metres. Sure to play a major role.

2-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2300MS $11,299 R35 TO R44 Sam Thornley $5, btn 5.1m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has filled a minor placing at her last two starts, the latest effort a second over 2300m at Mt Harding. Among the top chances again.

2-14 Hawera 02Feb25 2000MS $11,903 R39 TO R44 3U Robbie Close $6, btn 2.7m, wnr State Trooper , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced near the 1600m and had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend.

Turned in a solid run last time to finish second over 2000m at Hawera after overcoming a second-row draw. Bold showing expected again.

7-13 Mt Harding 09Feb25 1609MS $10,175 R35 Carter Dalgety $5, btn 11.3m, wnr Star Magic , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing seventh over 1609m at Mt Harding. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

4-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2400SS $11,299 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Riley Harrison $15, btn 8.1m, wnr Francent , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth over 2400m at Mt Harding. Has ability and can do much better.

9-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,719 R35 TO R38 John R Dunn $9, btn 14.9m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 14 metres when ninth over 1950m at Rangiora. Capable of a better showing.

13-13 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,719 R35 TO R38 Mikayla Lewis $10, btn 27.5m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Placed three back at Waterlea but hasn't shown that sort of form since, the latest effort a 13th at Rangiora over 1950m, beaten 30 metres. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.

5-14 Rangiora 06Feb25 1950MS $12,938 WITH COND. Robbie Close $10, btn 4.6m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Won two back at Mt Harding then couldn't repeat the dose last time out when fifth over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 4.5 metres. Well-placed in this contest. Capable of playing a major role.

5-11 Mt Harding 09Feb25 2400SS $11,299 R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U Seth Hill $14, btn 11.3m, wnr Francent , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Form average and it has been 12 runs since the last win. Last start finished fifth over 2400m at Mt Harding. Capable of going a lot better.

8-10 Addington 31Jan25 1980MS $16,405 R39 TO R46 3U Jonny Cox $16, btn 25.4m, wnr Kairaki Delight , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Registered a fine win at Mt Harding two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 1980m at Addington last time, finishing 25 metres away from the winner. Prefer others on this occasion.