Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

6-13 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,719 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 3U John R Dunn $8, btn 5.7m, wnr Magical Max , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up middle stages of the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 5.5 m by Magical Max (3:13.10) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $8.30. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 9 m by Robyns Art (2:28.20) in 4yo+ on October 1 at $2.30. Among the chances on best form.

9-13 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,719 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 3U Matthew Williamson $59, btn 10.5m, wnr Magical Max , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 10 m by Magical Max (3:13.10) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $59.10. Before that 8th (Fr9) over 2000m at this track, beaten 14 m by Patiro (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $49.90. Must improve sharply.

10-11 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,281 WITH COND. Ben Hope $9, btn 58.1m, wnr Candy Cane , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr5) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 60 m by Candy Cane (3:13.10) on October 5 at $9.10. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2000m at this track, beaten 11 m by Lavra Rose (2:34.50) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $14.40. Sure to be in the mix.

4-11 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,281 WITH COND. Kyle Cameron $31, btn 12.4m, wnr Candy Cane , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 12 m by Candy Cane (3:13.10) on October 5 at $31.20. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 m by Patiro (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $29.30. Shapes as one to consider.

2-9 Rangiora 02Oct25 2000SS Trail Samantha Ottley btn 1m, wnr MIDNIGHT MIKI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 10 m by Celestial Sea (2:24.10) on September 5 at $37.90. At the start before 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 9 m by Tact Teva (2:25.10) in 3yo+ on August 29 at $24.50. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

9-11 Addington 03Oct25 1980MS $16,703 R40 TO R45 3U Colin Defilippi $76, btn 19.2m, wnr Tact Teva , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages.

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 19 m by Tact Teva (2:24.60) in 3yo+ on October 3 at $75.60. At the start before 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 17 m by Gone Surfin (2:24.80) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $35.60. Capable of going a lot better.

5-13 Motukarara Raceway 21Sep25 2000MS $11,193 R37 TO R39 3U Craig Thornley $23, btn 9.2m, wnr Patiro , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 9 m by Patiro (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $22.50. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 11 m by Donttelltheboys (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on September 7 at $21.60. This will fully test.

3-10 Phar Lap Raceway 28Sep25 2050MS $14,475 WITH COND. Tim Williams $8, btn 4.9m, wnr Scrunch , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Forced to race wide near the 600m.

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 5 m by Scrunch (2:38.70) on September 28 at $7.80. Winning claims.

6-6 Addington 03Aug25 2600SS $8,950 R35 TO R39 4U R E Cameron $4, btn 48.3m, wnr Arizonawildcat , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 250m after contacting the sulky wheel of Jake losing all chance.

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (FrU1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 6 m by Loveyourmother (2:27.80) in 3yo+ on June 15 at $21.80. Maybe later.

5-11 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,281 WITH COND. John Morrison $23, btn 15.4m, wnr Candy Cane , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 5th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 15 m by Candy Cane (3:13.10) on October 5 at $23.40. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr7) at this track (2:37.30) beating Arinitti in 3yo+ FM on September 21 at $6.30. Finding a few ahead of her.

9-10 Phar Lap Raceway 28Sep25 2050MS $14,475 WITH COND. Kimberly Butt $19, btn 25.1m, wnr Scrunch , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 25 m by Scrunch (2:38.70) on September 28 at $19. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 0.5 m by Beachbreak (2:30.60) in 3yo+ on September 14 at $20.10. Among the chances.

11-14 Phar Lap Raceway 28Sep25 2050MS $12,938 R35 TO R40 4U Samantha Ottley $49, btn 31.6m, wnr Wavewatcher , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began his campaign last start running 11th (Sr4) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 30 m by Wavewatcher (2:35.20) in 4yo+ on September 28 at $49.20. Cannot enthuse in this tough race.

5-7 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 1700MS $11,406 F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R50 3U Jim Curtin $26, btn 15.7m, wnr Tact Teena , 1:56.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara, beaten 24 m by Nothing But You (2:32.80) in 2yo+ FM on November 24 at $11. Might need this run and others rate better.

4-10 Phar Lap Raceway 28Sep25 2050MS $14,475 WITH COND. Blair Orange $9, btn 5.7m, wnr Scrunch , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 5.5 m by Scrunch (2:38.70) on September 28 at $8.50. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 11 m by Better Be Quick (3:20.50) in 3yo+ on September 19 at $7.90. A better run is on the cards.

2-13 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,719 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 3U Alana Cameron $6, btn 3.2m, wnr Magical Max , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Magical Max at Mt Harding over 2300m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at this track over 2000m same class on September 21. Close to a win.

10-13 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2300MS $12,719 R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. 3U Wilson House $3, btn 12.4m, wnr Magical Max , 2:15.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up over the concluding stages.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 12 m by Magical Max (3:13.10) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $2.60. At the previous start 5th (Fr6) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 2.25 m by Ideal Conqueror (3:19.80) on September 28 at $3.10. Big chance to atone.