Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

12-13 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 MOBILE 5U Seth Hill $3, btn 29.4m, wnr Judine , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Held up early in the run home. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Has had awkward gates at his last couple of starts, most recently when 12th at this track over 2400m, beaten 30 metres. The better draw should see him figure prominently.

10-14 Addington 06Apr25 2600MS $12,938 R35 TO R44, R45 WITH COND. 4U Gerard O'reilly $24, btn 28.1m, wnr Gatecrasher , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Locked wheels with My Ten Guitars late in the run home.

Struggling to find form and has been out of the winners' list at her last 13 runs. Last start finished tenth over 2600m at Addington. Cannot enthuse.

4-14 Addington 16May25 2600MS $31,050 R35 TO R51 MOBILE 5U John R Dunn $5, btn 11.6m, wnr Zarlini , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Chalked-up a fine win at this track two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 2600m at Addington last time, finishing 11 metres away from the winner. Winning claims.

1-8 Addington 14May25 1980MS $7,440 R35 4U Wilson House $3, won by 2nd Santanna Mach , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Registered a minor placing two starts back then a win two-and-a-half weeks ago by a neck over 1980m at Addington. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

9-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $50,000 UP TO & INCLUDING R85 M 4U Matthew Williamson $170, btn 16.7m, wnr Beach Day , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Held up late in the run home.

Finished runner-up two starts back at Addington then missed the frame last start over 1980m at Addington. One of the better chances.

4-7 Addington 14May25 1980MS $7,300 R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS 4U Warren Frost $9, btn 30.8m, wnr Destiny Dance , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chalked-up a fine win at Addington two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 1980m at Addington last time, finishing 30 metres away from the winner. Will make her presence felt.

99-11 Addington 16May25 1980MS $19,650 R40 TO R49 3U John R Dunn $72, btn 267.3m, wnr Akatea , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. The near side hopple connecting strap broke rounding the first bend with the mare being retired from the race.

Was disqualified last start at Addington on May 16. Forgive the latest run. Well placed to make amends.

1-8 Phar Lap Raceway 25May25 2600MS $10,230 R35 TO R37 4U Craig Thornley $6, won by 2nd Lord Mudrick , 2:04.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground.

Was a $5.7 chance last time and got the job done by 1.1 metres over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.

3-8 Phar Lap Raceway 25May25 2600MS $11,160 R38 TO R45 4U Robbie Close $8, btn 1.4m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards early in the run home.

Did well last time to finish 1.4 metres from the winner in third over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-8 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600MS $9,300 R41 TO R43 Sheree Tomlinson $12, btn 17.3m, wnr Destiny's Dream , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from a short spell without the benefit of a public trial. Will be better for the hitout.

4-8 Phar Lap Raceway 25May25 2050MS $10,230 WITH COND. Gerard O'reilly $8, btn 12.2m, wnr Cheer The Captain , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 15 runs since the last win. Last start finished fourth over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway. Can be competitive if at her best.

12-14 Addington 16May25 2600MS $31,050 R35 TO R51 MOBILE 5U Sam Thornley $9, btn 44.3m, wnr Zarlini , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Scored two starts ago at Addington then didn't measure up last time when beaten 45 metres over 2600m at Addington. Will be about the money.

5-8 Phar Lap Raceway 25May25 2600MS $11,160 R38 TO R45 4U Wilson House $12, btn 5.4m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Reasonable effort last time to finish 5.5 metres from the winner in fifth over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

2-14 Addington 16May25 2600MS $31,050 R35 TO R51 MOBILE 5U Ricky May $5, btn 4.6m, wnr Zarlini , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been in good form of late, including a second over 2600m at Addington last start, beaten 4.5 metres. Strong chance.