Trots OTX Addington - NZ

3-11 Addington 13Jul25 2600SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $8, btn 5.7m, wnr Request , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Father Mike at this track over 2600m on June 29 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Request at this track over 2600m in a 3yo+ on July 13 at $8.20. Rates highly and should be in the finish.

4-9 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $2, btn 8.6m, wnr Lipstick , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2000m at this track beaten 8 m by Lipstick (2:38.20) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $1.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2600m at this track, beaten 7 m by Snooowgood (3:26.50) in 3yo+ on June 29 at $2.40. Very hard to beat.

14-14 Motukarara 29Dec24 2170SS $12,938 NON-WINNERS 2U T S Trathen $102, btn 204.4m, wnr Lindy's Rocket , 2:11.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly. Broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into fourteenth behind Lindy's Rocket at Motukarara over 2170m in a 2yo+ on December 29 at $102.40. Solid top-three prospects.

3-8 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U Brent Borcoskie $25, btn 7.8m, wnr Kd Grins , 2:13.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Father Mike at this track over 2600m on June 29 at $43.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Kd Grins at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on July 6 at $24.50. Can improve further and is in the mix.

10-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 02Apr25 2100SS $11,193 NON-WINNERS 4U Lionel Dobbs $99, btn 32.9m, wnr Whispering Majestic , 2:13.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke early in the run home losing all chance.

Lines up again after a break of three-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when tenth at very long odds behind Whispering Majestic. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

6-11 Addington 13Jul25 2600SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Justin Smith $29, btn 13.5m, wnr Request , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards on several occasions in the run home.

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr2) over 2600m at this track, beaten 13 m by Request (3:29.20) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $28.70. Can play a role in the finish.

6-9 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Steve Trotter $71, btn 13.2m, wnr Lipstick , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 13 m by Lipstick (2:38.20) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $70.60. At his previous start 8th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track, beaten 30 m by Father Mike (3:32.20) on June 29 at $62.60. Can improve further and is in the mix.

3-9 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Anj Mugford $13, btn 4.9m, wnr Lipstick , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 5 metres behind Lipstick at this track over 2000m 3yo+ on July 6. Racing very well. Can feature again.

5-8 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $31, btn 11.3m, wnr Kd Grins , 2:13.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards and struck several track markers rounding the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track beaten 11 m by Kd Grins (2:45.40) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $30.80. Before that, 10th (Fr7) over 2000m at this track well beaten by Amendment (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on June 20 at $26. This looks a suitable assignment.

2-8 Addington 06Jul25 2000SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Davis $3, btn 1.6m, wnr Kd Grins , 2:13.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards rounding the final bend.

Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Father Mike at this track over 2600m on June 29 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Kd Grins at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on July 6 at $2.90. In fine form. Big chance again.

7-11 Addington 13Jul25 2600SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Paul Borcoskie $49, btn 21.1m, wnr Request , 2:09.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had to be steadied near the 450m when there was a slight easing of the pace.

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2600m at this track, beaten 21 m by Request (3:29.20) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $48.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Snooowgood (3:26.50) in 3yo+ on June 29 at $26.80. This looks a far sterner test.

12-15 Mt Harding 13Apr25 2400SS $13,156 NON-WINNERS 3U Paul Nairn $19, btn 143.9m, wnr Lottie's Moment , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into twelfth behind Lottie's Moment at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on April 13 at $19.40. Will be there at the business end.

13-14 Addington 08Jun25 2600SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $81, btn 212.5m, wnr See No Evil , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly in the early stages and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Well-beaten 42 days ago at this track over 2600m, and two back 12th (Fr9) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway well beaten by What The Dragon (3:06.80) in 3yo+ on June 1 at $193.90. Hard to have on those efforts.

12-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 02Apr25 2100SS $11,193 NON-WINNERS 4U Robbie Holmes $27, btn 229.0m, wnr Whispering Majestic , 2:13.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 200m losing all chance.

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 16th (Fr11) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway well beaten by Five Monkeys (3:08.70) in 3yo+ on November 14 at $271.80. May need the outing and prefer others this time.