Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

2-10 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Payne $3, btn 1.1m, wnr Della's Fella , 2:16.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr4) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 1.1 m by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $2.60. Before that 3rd (Fr6) over 2000m at Addington beaten 4 m by Alotoftrouble (2:40.80) in 4yo+ on October 15 at $6.90. Not keen this time.

3-12 Addington 24Oct25 1980MS $15,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $9, btn 15.7m, wnr He Aint Fakin , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.

Last start was well beaten into third behind He Aint Fakin at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on October 24 at $8.50. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 5 m by Tribbiani (2:55.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $2.30. Overdue and expected to feature from a low draw.

10-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U C B Ford $13, btn 287.6m, wnr Pontiff , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the first bend and broke losing all chance.

Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2400m at Kaikoura well beaten by Pontiff (3:08.10) in 3yo+ on November 3 at $13. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 22 m by He Aint Fakin (2:28.90) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $52.30. Expecting a return to form.

4-5 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2300SS Trail Michael Heenan btn wnr ROYAL GRACE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr5) over 2600m at Oamaru, well beaten by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $105. This looks a far sterner task.

5-5 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2300SS Trail John Morrison btn wnr ROYAL GRACE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr1) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 11 m by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $23.90. Not keen on her chances in this field.

2-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Close $10, btn 0.8m, wnr Pontiff , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind He Aint Fakin at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on October 24 at $34.30. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Pontiff at Kaikoura over 2400m in a 3yo+ on November 3 at $10.40. Expected to feature.

6-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $6, btn 40.2m, wnr Pontiff , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Hampered near the 300m.

Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 40 m sixth behind Pontiff at Kaikoura in a 3yo+ on November 3. Expect to see the best from him now.

6-10 Oamaru 06Nov25 2600SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Kyle Cameron $11, btn 36.2m, wnr Ridge , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr8) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $10.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 8 m by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $17.20. Has the task ahead.

4-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Leo O'reilly btn wnr A QUIET GIRL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 55 m by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $43. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 80 m by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $73.40. This will fully test.

2-10 Oamaru 06Nov25 2600SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Mia Holbrough $7, btn 0.8m, wnr Ridge , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted outwards near the 700m placing an outside runner in restricted room. Held up leaving the final bend.

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 0.8 m by Ridge (3:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $6.80. One of the main contenders.

5-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Lionel Dobbs btn wnr A QUIET GIRL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington beaten 90 m by Wicked Annabella (3:26.70) on October 8 at $36.70. Two runs back 11th (Fr8) over 2600m at Oamaru well beaten by Axel Rose (3:24.80) in 3yo+ on September 14 at $120.40. Must improve sharply.

4-6 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail Robbie Close btn 4.85m, wnr ARDEN SOLITAIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 14 m by Prestigious (3:27.20) in 3yo+ on September 28 at $15.50. Sure to be in the mix.

2-6 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail Peter Davis btn 0.1m, wnr ARDEN SOLITAIRE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly (What The Hill - Oona) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Addington in a trial on November 5 over 2600m. Placed in a recent trial and expected to run well.

1-6 Addington 05Nov25 2600SS Trail Ray Jenkins won by 2nd ONNAHILL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into twelfth behind Chester Gold at Addington over 2600m in a 3yo+ on June 15 at $25.70. Likely to measure up.

3-6 Rangiora 25Sep25 2600SS Trail Sam Thornley btn 9.3m, wnr CHOCTA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare (Royal Aspirations - Whata Gamble) making her debut. Showed ability when third at Rangiora in a trial on September 25 over 2600m. Profiles well and despite the draw is expected to measure up.

2-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Gerard O'reilly btn 2m, wnr A QUIET GIRL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lines up again after a break of six months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation when thirteenth unwanted in the market behind Son E. Wait and see how she returns.

3-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Paul Nairn $20, btn 19.7m, wnr Pontiff , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly and hung inwards leaving the final bend hampering inside runners.

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FrU2) over 2400m at Kaikoura beaten 19 m by Pontiff (3:08.10) in 3yo+ on November 3 at $19.70. Expected to go well again.