Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

6-11 Addington 17Oct25 1980MS $50,000 CG 3 Wilson House $56, btn 10.0m, wnr Greased Lightnin , 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 10 m by Greased Lightnin (2:24.00) in 3yo CG on October 17 at $56.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Kowhai Star (2:32.70) in 3yo+ on October 8 at $1.80. Major player on best form.

2-7 Addington 05Nov25 1980SS Trail Andrew Drake btn 1.75m, wnr EUN SOGNO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a 0.8 m (Sr1) at Rangiora (3:16.10) beating Blazing Knuckles in 3yo+ on April 27 at $6.80. Big danger while fresh.

9-11 Addington 24Oct25 2600MS $16,703 R35 TO R41 3U Ricky May $31, btn 33.2m, wnr Burnham Girl , 2:01.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr8) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Burnham Girl (3:16.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $31.30. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington beaten 12 m by Better Be Quick (2:25.50) in 3yo+ on October 17 at $24.80. Form not up to scratch.

10-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Ricky May $15, btn 25.4m, wnr Rapid Response , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr13) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 25 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $15. Two runs back 9th (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 8 m by To Ri Ruby (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $43.40. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

11-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,193 R39 TO R41 3U Sheree Tomlinson $28, btn 13.2m, wnr Beachbreak , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 13 m by Beachbreak (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $27.70. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr7) at Motukarara Raceway (2:34.70) beating Fox Terror in 3yo+ on October 12 at $15.70. Hard to enthuse.

5-9 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $9,475 R41 TO R50 3U Olivia Thornley $14, btn 29.2m, wnr Dawn To Dark , 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 30 m by Dawn To Dark (2:23.20) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $13.60. At his previous start 4th (Sr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 6 m by Beachbreak (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $23.20. Certainly worth another chance.

8-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 1900MS $17,000 R49 4U J Van Rijn $38, btn 13.2m, wnr Flying Bird , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 13 m by Flying Bird (2:17.60) in 4yo+ on November 3 at $37.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr9) over 2400m at this track, beaten 60 m by Secret Agent Man (2:55.90) in 4yo+ on October 27 at $22.20. Not keen.

3-7 Addington 05Nov25 1980SS Trail Jonny Cox btn 1.9m, wnr EUN SOGNO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished up last campaign with a win at Addington, started this campaign 7th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington beaten 13 m by Better Be Quick (2:25.50) in 3yo+ on October 17 at $3.80. Then last outing 6th (Sr1) over 2600m at Addington beaten 25 m by Burnham Girl (3:16.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $11. In the mix on his win three starts back.

5-10 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 3U Sheree Tomlinson $34, btn 4.9m, wnr Robyns Art , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 5 m by Robyns Art (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $33.70. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 24 m by Jazzys Upstart (2:25.40) in 4yo+ M on October 22 at $62.50. This looks a far sterner test.

1-12 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $5, won by 2nd Iamthecaptainnow , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following November 2 run. Last start posted a big 10 m win (Fr5) at Oamaru (2:26.80) beating Iamthecaptainnow in 3yo+ on November 6 at $5.10. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Leo O'reilly $7, btn 0.3m, wnr Rapid Response , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind To Ri Ruby at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 3yo+ on October 12 at $7. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Rapid Response at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2100m in a 3yo+ on October 26 at $7. Rates highly.

7-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $11,844 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Sam Thornley $20, btn 21.3m, wnr Crystal , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 21 m by Crystal (2:19.30) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $19.50. Two runs back won by 8 m (Fr5) at Addington (2:26.90) beating Royal Belle in 3yo+ on October 17 at $6.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

5-9 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $11,844 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Carter Dalgety $12, btn 18.1m, wnr Crystal , 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 18 m by Crystal (2:19.30) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $12.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 3rd-6.9m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Shakira (2:24.50) in 3yo+ FM on March 28 at $17. Open to plenty of improvement.

3-5 Ashburton Raceway 14Oct25 2400SS Trail Brian Zampese btn 2m, wnr SONOFAMISTERY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 9 m by Lilac Luxury (2:29.40) in 3yo+ FM on November 8 2024 at $24.30. Might need this run and others rate better.

5-10 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $17,000 WITH COND. INV.DRV G E Hall Jnr $18, btn 6.2m, wnr One Eye Bandit , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 6 m by One Eye Bandit (2:28.30) on November 7 at $17.50. At the start before 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Wyndham Raceway, beaten 4 m by Chicago Sky (1:57.80) in 3yo+ on October 2 at $17.80. Look for improvement on last start. This looks a suitable assignment.

3-10 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $15,000 WITH COND. MOBILE INV.DRV Blair Orange $4, btn 6.5m, wnr Scrunch , 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Attempted to ease near the 1100m hampering trailing runners.

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Burnham Girl at Addington over 2600m in a 3yo+ on October 24 at $8.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Scrunch at Kaikoura over 1900m on November 2 at $3.70. Will be right in the thick of things.