Trots OTX Ascot Park - NZ

7-13 Addington 15Apr25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 5U Blair Orange $13, btn 12.7m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1300m.

Placed two runs ago then finished seventh last time over 1980m at Addington. Others are preferred.

5-9 Central Southland Raceway 10Apr25 2400MS $11,370 R38 TO R44 3U Blair Orange $7, btn 15.1m, wnr Airwaves , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when fifth at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m, beaten 15 metres. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.

10-13 Mt Harding 13Apr25 2300MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 MOBILE 5U Matthew Williamson $15, btn 21.1m, wnr Evidently , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing tenth over 2300m at Mt Harding. Can do much better.

7-12 Wingatui 16Mar25 2200MS $12,000 R35 TO R41 3U Max Hill $20, btn 30.5m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was safely held last time out in seventh over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 30 metres. This looks a far sterner task.

2-11 Central Southland Raceway 10Apr25 2400MS $10,808 R35 TO R37 N B Kyle $70, btn 0.8m, wnr Hazer , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Commendable effort last time to finish 0.8 metres from the winner in second over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Won't find this as easy. Not keen.

9-14 Central Southland Raceway 17Apr25 2400MS $15,525 R35 TO R43 PACE 4U Sam Thornley $10, btn 40.0m, wnr Chezz Dale , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Finished third two starts back at Central Southland Raceway then missed the frame last start over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Winning prospects.

10-14 Central Southland Raceway 17Apr25 2400MS $15,525 R35 TO R43 PACE 4U Brad Williamson $15, btn 40.5m, wnr Chezz Dale , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing tenth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Can do much better.

6-9 Central Southland Raceway 10Apr25 2400MS $11,370 R38 TO R44 3U Kerryn Tomlinson $8, btn 16.5m, wnr Airwaves , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up two starts back at Wyndham Raceway then missed the top-three last time out over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. A big run would not surprise.

7-8 Ascot Park Raceway 03Apr25 2200MS $10,230 R36 TO R45 Kirstin Green $39, btn 17.6m, wnr Durrant , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly when entering the first bend contacting a track marker.

Comes here off a last-start seventh over 2200m at this track, beaten 17 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

8-14 Central Southland Raceway 17Apr25 2400MS $15,525 R35 TO R43 PACE 4U Samantha Ottley $22, btn 31.1m, wnr Chezz Dale , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Finished 30 metres back in eighth at his latest appearance over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

7-14 Central Southland Raceway 17Apr25 2400MS $15,525 R35 TO R43 PACE 4U Max Hill $31, btn 27.5m, wnr Chezz Dale , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 11 runs since the last win. Last start finished seventh over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Can be competitive on his best form.

3-14 Central Southland Raceway 17Apr25 2400MS $15,525 R35 TO R43 PACE 4U E E Barron $39, btn 5.4m, wnr Chezz Dale , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Is closing in on a win after placing at two of the last three runs, the latest effort a third at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m, beaten 5.5 metres. Overdue and expected to be prominent.