Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

2-14 Addington 17Oct25 2600SS $17,595 R40 TO R50 3U John R Dunn $11, btn 3.5m, wnr The Present Maker , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 3.5 metres behind The Present Maker at Addington over 2600m 3yo+ on October 17. Major player.

1-12 Motukarara Raceway 12Oct25 2170SS $11,000 WITH COND. John Morrison $4, won by 2nd Val Thorens , 2:11.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:57.20) beating Val Thorens in on October 12 at $4. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.

4-11 Motukarara Raceway 12Oct25 2170SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 4U Gerard O'reilly $23, btn 6.5m, wnr Musclynn , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m.

4th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 6 m by Musclynn (2:57.70) in 4yo+ on October 12 at $22.80. Before that 10th (Fr5) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 40 m by Millie Let Loose (3:28.40) in 4yo+ on September 28 at $13.60. Must improve sharply.

2-11 Addington 22Oct25 2600SS $7,860 R35 TO R45 SPECIAL 5U John R Dunn $5, btn 1.1m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 1.1 m by Buffy Northstains (3:27.50) in 5yo+ on October 22 at $4.60. Two runs back 6th (10m 1) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 23 m by Sheila Laxon (3:22.70) on October 10 at $219.10. This looks a far sterner task.

9-15 Mt Harding 05Oct25 2400SS $26,313 SPECIAL HANDICAP FM 3U Tim Williams $50, btn 139.6m, wnr Practical Magic , 2:18.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding well beaten by Practical Magic (3:26.20) in 3yo+ FM on October 5 at $50.10. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 20 m by Prince Teka (2:54.10) on September 21 at $30.10. Hard to have on those efforts.

9-12 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $25,000 R41 TO R45 3U Craig Ferguson $64, btn 68.6m, wnr Midnight Diamond , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.

Well-beaten 17 days ago at Addington over 2600m, and two back 8th (Fr2) over 2600m at Addington beaten 14 m by Major Doosie (3:20.00) in 3yo+ on September 26 at $44. This will fully test.

7-11 Motukarara Raceway 12Oct25 2170SS $10,808 R35 TO R40 4U Robert Butt btn 11.6m, wnr Musclynn , 2:11.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 11 m by Musclynn (2:57.70) in 4yo+ on October 12. At the start before 10th (Fr2) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Miles Away (3:27.40) in CGH on October 5 at $4.30. Deserves another chance.

3-11 Oamaru 19Oct25 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Riley Harrison $27, btn 27.5m, wnr Penelope Lane , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (10m 2) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 30 m by Penelope Lane (3:19.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $26.60. Will make his presence felt.

9-11 Oamaru 19Oct25 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U Tim Williams $47, btn 71.0m, wnr Penelope Lane , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 70 m by Penelope Lane (3:19.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $46.90. Two runs back 11th (Fr3) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Miles Away (3:27.40) in CGH on October 5 at $19.80. This will be too tough.

3-11 Gore Raceway 28Sep25 2700SS $14,738 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Nathan Williamson $2, btn 8.1m, wnr Gasherbrum , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Stood on the mark and retreated backwards as the start was effected and then hampered losing considerable ground.

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (20m 2) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 8 m by Gasherbrum (3:40.80) in 3yo+ on September 28 at $1.60. Among the major players.

6-11 Oamaru 19Oct25 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R50 SPECIAL 3U C R Williamson $18, btn 55.6m, wnr Penelope Lane , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Last start 6th (10m 1) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 55 m by Penelope Lane (3:19.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $18. Before that, 5th (15m 4) over 2200m at Gore Raceway beaten 18 m by To The Moon And Back (2:51.90) in 3yo+ on September 28 at $26.10. Do not dismiss.

5-6 Cambridge Raceway 02Oct25 2200SS $7,160 R44 TO R56 DISCRETIONARY Andre Poutama $1, btn 74.3m, wnr Johnny Who , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 250m losing all chance.

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 75 m by Johnny Who (2:45.60) on October 2 at $1.40. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 6 m by Westar Milly (2:53.20) in 3yo+ on September 19 at $3.90. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

8-11 Addington 22Oct25 2600SS $7,860 R35 TO R45 SPECIAL 5U Blair Orange $5, btn 67.8m, wnr Buffy Northstains , 2:08.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began his campaign last start running 8th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 70 m by Buffy Northstains (3:27.50) in 5yo+ on October 22 at $4.70. Will not find this easy. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-13 Addington 10Oct25 2600SS $25,438 UP TO R41 WITH COND. SPECIAL Blair Orange $11, won by 2nd The Merc , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.1 m (Fr7) at Addington (3:22.70) beating The Merc in on October 10 at $10.90. Going well and is expected to measure up again.

1-6 Addington 15Oct25 2000SS $8,950 NON-WINNERS 4U Jonny Cox $2, won by 2nd Speakeasy , 2:09.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following October 8 run. Last start posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Addington (2:40.80) beating Speakeasy in 4yo+ on October 15 at $1.80. This race will be harder than that win. Might find this beyond her.

9-16 Addington 24Oct25 2000SS $18,190 R40 TO R50 3U Robbie Close $57, btn 12.7m, wnr Brett's Mate , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (FrU4) over 2000m at Addington beaten 12 m by Brett's Mate (2:32.90) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $56.90. Two runs back 5th (FrU4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 13 m by The Present Maker (3:21.30) in 3yo+ on October 17 at $51.60. This looks far too tough.

2-3 Rangiora 16Oct25 2600SS Trail Tim Williams btn 1m, wnr TESSAMAE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 12th (FrU1) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 85 m by Brother Love (2:33.30) in 3yo+ on June 13 at $30.30. Maybe later.