Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

6-9 Alexandra Park 23May25 2200MS $18,950 R50 TO R54 3U Taitlyn Hanara $12, btn 9.2m, wnr Higher Power , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished sixth at this track last time out over 2200m and added to a string of midfield finishes lately. Great chance to find winning form.

8-9 Alexandra Park 23May25 2200MS $18,950 R50 TO R54 3U Sailesh Abernethy $25, btn 16.5m, wnr Higher Power , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early when being restrained to the rear of the field. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Was in winning form four back but has been safely held since, last start winding up in eighth at this track and beaten 16 metres. This looks too tough.

7-7 Alexandra Park 23May25 2200SS $18,250 R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Sailesh Abernethy $13, btn 261.4m, wnr Con Grazia Love , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards at various stages. Commenced to weaken from the 800m.

Finished second at Manawatu two starts back then couldn't repeat the dose over 2200m at this track last time, finishing 260 metres from the winner. Might find this a bit tough.

5-10 Alexandra Park 10May25 2200SS $38,600 R45 & FASTER & DISCRETIONARY H Peter Ferguson $8, btn 20.5m, wnr American Muscle , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early final bend.

Finished fifth last start over 2200m at this track on the back of a win at Manawatu two runs back. Well-placed in this contest. Capable of taking this out.

2-6 Alexandra Park 16May25 2700SS $17,900 R55 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY 3U Tony Herlihy $4, btn 0.3m, wnr Iron Love , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Is racing consistently with minor placings at his past four outings, the latest when beaten a neck into second at this track over 2700m. Overdue and should run well again.

3-6 Alexandra Park 16May25 2700SS $17,900 R55 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY 3U Zachary Butcher $2, btn 6.2m, wnr Iron Love , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards rounding the first turn contacting a track marker.

Has been in good form lately, the latest effort a third, beaten 6 metres, over 2700m at this track. Sure to go well again.

2-7 Alexandra Park 23May25 2200SS $18,250 R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Zachary Butcher $3, btn 4.3m, wnr Con Grazia Love , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Is going along well with a win five starts back. Finished runner-up at the latest appearance over 2200m at this track. Among the leading chances again.

1-6 Alexandra Park 16May25 2700SS $17,900 R55 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY 3U Crystal Hackett $6, won by 2nd Hillbilly Blues , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returned from a spell last start with a win at this track over 2700m, scoring by a neck. Likely improver who can continue the winning form.