Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

2-12 Addington 07May25 1980MS $12,500 R35 TO R39 5U Ben Hope $4, btn 2.2m, wnr Hes Santas Excuse , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is racing well with minor placings at her last two starts, most recently over 1980m at Addington. Rates highly and can go one better.

5-11 Rangiora 04May25 2000MS $12,281 R35 TO R39 5U Amanda Tomlinson $30, btn 5.4m, wnr Zarlini , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Unplaced two runs back then again missed the placings last start but was only beaten 5.5 metres when fifth at this track over 2000m. Must improve sharply.

2-10 Manawatu 01May25 2500MS $10,615 R35 TO R39 H J Orange $11, btn 0.5m, wnr Colin Mcbride , 2:04.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages.

Is racing consistently with a sequence of two minor placings, the latest when second at Manawatu over 2500m, beaten half a metre. Big chance again.

9-9 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $10,423 R35 TO R40 4U S D Iremonger $12, btn 49.7m, wnr Topaz , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Not a threat last start when ninth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 50 metres. Not keen on his chances in this field.

6-13 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 MOBILE 5U Robbie Close $19, btn 9.5m, wnr Judine , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 850m.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while but wasn't beaten all that far when sixth last start over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.

11-13 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 MOBILE 5U Samantha Ottley $29, btn 26.5m, wnr Judine , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley.

Form average and it has been 11 runs since the last win. Last start finished 11th over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. This looks tough.

9-11 Rangiora 04May25 2000MS $12,281 R35 TO R39 5U G N Thornley $14, btn 14.0m, wnr Zarlini , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when ninth at this track over 2000m last time out. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

8-12 Addington 07May25 1980MS $12,500 R35 TO R39 5U Tim Williams $19, btn 9.2m, wnr Hes Santas Excuse , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at this track two starts back then missed the top-three but wasn't far away last time out over 1980m at Addington. Solid top-three prospects.

3-12 Addington 07May25 1980MS $12,500 R35 TO R39 5U Matthew Williamson $14, btn 3.0m, wnr Hes Santas Excuse , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 1980m at Addington last start after he was easily accounted for two back at this track. Sure to be there at the business end.

4-9 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $10,423 R35 TO R40 4U Kyle Cameron $22, btn 14.9m, wnr Topaz , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the money at his last couple since winning over 2600m at Addington three back. Sure to be hard to beat.

5-9 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $10,423 R35 TO R40 4U Terry Chmiel $43, btn 15.9m, wnr Topaz , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has had two runs this prep without filling a placing, the latest effort a fifth at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m, beaten 15 metres. Should be at peak fitness now and looks tough to beat from a nice draw.