Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

9-9 Rangiora 24Aug25 2000MS $9,475 R35 3U Riley Harrison $56, btn 47.5m, wnr Ivona Dadic , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 9th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 50 m by Ivona Dadic (2:29.00) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $55.90. This will fully test.

2-12 Addington 22Aug25 1980MS $15,000 R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV 4U Sam Thornley $6, btn 4.6m, wnr It's Tough , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing eighth behind Berrettini at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on August 15 at $4.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind It's Tough at Addington over 1980m in a 4yo+ on August 22 at $6.30. Drawn to advantage and among the chances again.

8-10 Rangiora 24Aug25 2600SS $9,650 R35 TO R40 3U T P Duley $11, btn 17.8m, wnr Major Happy , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished up last campaign with a win at Addington, started this campaign 3rd (Fr1) over 2400m at this track beaten 4 m by Sofia Rose (3:02.50) in 4yo+ on August 10 at $8.10. Then last time 8th (Fr2) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 17 m by Major Happy (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $10.80. Finding a few ahead of him.

6-7 Oamaru 17Aug25 2600MS $11,863 WITH COND. JUNIOR DRIVERS RATI Wilson House $5, btn 34.0m, wnr Sans Repos , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by Sans Repos (3:17.20) on August 17 at $5.10. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 9 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:26.60) in 4yo+ M on August 1 at $3.40. Can make amends.

12-12 Addington 15Aug25 1980MS $15,000 R37 TO R40 3U Chris Butt $4, btn 12.7m, wnr Berrettini , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly entering the first bend. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 12th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 12 m by Berrettini (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on August 15 at $4.30. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m (Fr5) at Mt Harding (2:01.20) beating Shard De Arch in 2yo+ FM on October 6 at $3.10 at the bell was 3rd-2.2m 3WNC. Watch for a spike in form.

10-10 Rangiora 24Aug25 2600SS $9,650 R35 TO R40 3U Jonny Cox $57, btn 50.5m, wnr Major Happy , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr10) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 50 m by Major Happy (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $56.90. Not keen.

1-9 Rangiora 24Aug25 2000MS $10,423 NON-WINNERS MOBILE Riley Harrison $2, won by 2nd Longview Tui , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr6) at Rangiora (2:27.90) beating Longview Tui in on August 24 at $2.30. Can measure up again.

6-9 Ashburton Raceway 10Aug25 2400MS $9,475 R35 4U Brent Weaver $71, btn 18.4m, wnr Major Happy , 2:06.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr4) over 2400m at this track, beaten 18 m by Major Happy (3:08.90) in 4yo+ on August 10 at $70.70. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 22 m by Didjashoutthebar (2:28.90) in 4yo+ on August 3 at $66.80. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

10-11 Manawatu 01May25 2500MS $10,808 R41 TO R42, R43 TO R45 WITH CO Wilson House $11, btn 147.7m, wnr Ragnar Lothbrok , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke late in the score up but soon settled, then continued to pace roughly over the early stages. Commenced to weaken near the 600m.

First up. At the last run she 10th (Fr6) over 2500m at Manawatu, well beaten by Ragnar Lothbrok (3:13.60) in 3yo+ on May 1 at $10.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

9-9 Ashburton Raceway 01Jun25 1700MS $11,844 WITH COND. JUNIOR DRIVERS RATI Hayden Douglas $64, btn 65.1m, wnr Partners In Wine , 1:55.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Returns to racing after a spell of three months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when ninth unwanted in the market behind Partners In Wine. Might need this run and others rate better.

1-7 Oamaru 17Aug25 2600SS $11,863 NON-WINNERS 3U Sheree Tomlinson $7, won by 2nd Bettor Fear Me , 2:06.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a neck (Fr1) at Oamaru (3:24.50) beating Bettor Fear Me in 3yo+ on August 17 at $7.40. Will make her presence felt.

3-11 Rangiora 24Aug25 2000MS $9,825 R37 TO R39, UP TO R40 WITH CON Gavin Smith $4, btn 2.7m, wnr Lily's A Star , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 2.75 m by Lily's A Star (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $3.50. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Addington (2:27.80) beating Fear Gogh in on August 15 at $1.50. Strong chance.

1-7 Rangiora 24Aug25 2000SS $10,038 NON-WINNERS 3U Riley Harrison $3, won by 2nd Bettor Fear Me , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr7) at Rangiora (2:30.80) beating Bettor Fear Me in 3yo+ on August 24 at $3.10. Very hard to beat.

7-9 Mt Harding 13Apr25 1609MS $18,950 WITH COND. 3U Blair Orange $11, btn 16.2m, wnr American Blaze , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 16 m by American Blaze (1:57.80) in 3yo+ on April 13 at $10.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

7-9 Oamaru 17Aug25 2000MS $12,318 R39 TO R45 3U Craig Thornley $40, btn 13.8m, wnr Riptide , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Riptide (2:29.20) in 3yo+ on August 17 at $39.60. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 2400m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Sofia Rose (3:02.50) in 4yo+ on August 10 at $40.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec24 2200MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 2U Samantha Ottley $3, won by 2nd Dallas Dale , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign recording by a neck as favourite (Fr3) at Gore Raceway (2:42.10) beating Dallas Dale in 2yo+ on December 27 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-3.9m on the pegs. Rates highly and is a leading player.