Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

5-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 1900MS $17,000 R49 4U G Minnucci $42, btn 6.8m, wnr Flying Bird , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and lost contact with the body of the field for a distance passing the 800m despite the efforts of driver G Minnucci. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 6 m by Flying Bird (2:17.60) in 4yo+ on November 3 at $41.50. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at Addington beaten 22 m by Always B Magic (3:11.30) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $35.40. Capable of bouncing back.

8-14 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,903 R42 TO R45 3U Ricky May $14, btn 18.6m, wnr Shannon B , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 18 m by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $14. Two runs back 14th (Sr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Mouton Cadet (2:39.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $14.30. Not on current form.

4-10 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $15,000 WITH COND. MOBILE INV.DRV J A Macdonald $7, btn 13.2m, wnr Scrunch , 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly entering the first bend. Lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 13 m by Scrunch (2:17.40) on November 2 at $7.10. Two runs back won by 4.5 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:34.00) beating Impressive Shard in 3yo+ on October 12 at $2. Ready to make amends.

4-11 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $12,281 R38 TO R45 3U Gavin Smith $21, btn 14.0m, wnr Rushkinoff , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr6) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 14 m by Rushkinoff (2:18.90) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $21.10. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 19 m by Patiro (2:26.10) in 5yo+ on October 22 at $19. Others make more appeal.

8-10 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 2400MS $14,475 R40 TO R45 4U Blair Orange $21, btn 68.9m, wnr Secret Agent Man , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at this track, beaten 70 m by Secret Agent Man (2:55.90) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $21.40. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by Double Quick (2:27.30) in 4yo+ on October 15 at $3.90. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

1-13 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 3U Sam Thornley $2, won by 2nd Star On The Rocks , 1:57.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 7 m win (Fr9) at Addington (2:24.50) beating Star On The Rocks in 3yo+ on November 7 at $1.50. Bold showing expected again.

6-10 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 2400MS $14,475 R40 TO R45 4U Matthew Williamson $33, btn 51.3m, wnr Secret Agent Man , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr8) over 2400m at this track beaten 50 m by Secret Agent Man (2:55.90) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $32.80. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 23 m by Sky Patrol (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $24.60. Prefer others.

8-11 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $12,281 R35 TO R37 3U T P Borcoskie $58, btn 18.6m, wnr Judine , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 18 m by Judine (2:20.80) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $58.40. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 2600m at Addington beaten 50 m by Burnham Girl (3:16.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $37.70. Not keen.

2-9 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $9,475 R41 TO R50 3U Sarah O'reilly $9, btn 23.8m, wnr Dawn To Dark , 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 5 m win (Fr2) at Addington (2:25.40) beating Emma Swan in 4yo+ M on October 22 at $6.70. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 23 m by Dawn To Dark (2:23.20) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $9.40. In the mix.

6-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 1900MS $17,000 R49 4U S H Raitala $17, btn 8.1m, wnr Flying Bird , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 8 m by Flying Bird (2:17.60) in 4yo+ on November 3 at $17.10. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 8 m by Sky Patrol (2:27.00) in 3yo+ on October 19 at $7.20. Sure to be in the mix.

7-14 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,903 R42 TO R45 3U Riley Harrison $11, btn 16.5m, wnr Shannon B , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an inside runner which shifted outwards near the 300m.

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 16 m by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $11. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr9) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by Mouton Cadet (2:39.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $35.60. Among the chances on best form.

8-10 Addington 07Nov25 2600MS $17,000 R50 5U G Minnucci $35, btn 54.5m, wnr Mr Cash Man , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 1250m when there was an easing of the pace. Again raced wide from the 700m.

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 55 m by Mr Cash Man (3:15.20) in 5yo+ on November 7 at $35. Before that 13th (Sr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse well beaten by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $23.30. Not keen.

4-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $11,844 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Robbie Holmes $33, btn 14.9m, wnr Crystal , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr1) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 14 m by Crystal (2:19.30) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $32.70. Before that 11th (Sr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 14 m by Magical Max (3:13.10) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $22.30. Others read better. Wait until the form picks up.

3-10 Ashburton Raceway 27Oct25 2400MS $14,475 R40 TO R45 4U Leo O'reilly $13, btn 8.1m, wnr Secret Agent Man , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Half cared for a distance passing the 1700m.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Better Be Quick at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on October 17 at $11.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Secret Agent Man at this track over 2400m in a 4yo+ on October 27 at $13.30. Has the ability to overcome an awkward draw.

5-14 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,903 R42 TO R45 3U Sam Thornley $4, btn 12.7m, wnr Shannon B , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 12 m by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $4.30. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:36.10) beating Troubleshooter in 3yo+ on October 12 at $5.40. Can play a role in the finish.

10-14 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,903 R42 TO R45 3U Mia Holbrough $37, btn 45.4m, wnr Shannon B , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr6) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 45 m by Shannon B (2:37.40) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $36.80. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 5 m by Mouton Cadet (2:39.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $30.70. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.