Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

9-10 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 4U Kyle Cameron $23, btn 26.5m, wnr She's A Major Act , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. Placed in restricted room passing the 175m when runners either side shifted ground marginally and broke losing its chance.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr3) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 25 m by She's A Major Act (2:43.70) in 4yo+ on October 26 at $23.10. A much better run would not surprise.

7-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400MS $17,595 NON-WINNERS 3U Olivia Thornley $29, btn 75.6m, wnr Transonic , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards near the 1400m striking a track marker.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 75 m by Transonic (3:02.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $29.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 4 m by Crackle N Crunch (2:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $16. Leading contender.

3-5 Addington 05Nov25 1980SS Trail Craig Thornley btn 6.25m, wnr BETTOR BELLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after a year in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into eleventh behind One For Jay at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo F on December 4 at $54.70. Best performances should see her go well.

7-11 Addington 22Oct25 1980MS $9,825 NON-WINNERS Ricky May $38, btn 26.2m, wnr Dover Terrace , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Dover Terrace (2:28.90) on October 22 at $38.20. At the run before 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 19 m by Bannockburn (2:28.90) on October 8 at $13.80. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

6-8 Rangiora 29Oct25 2600SS Trail Robbie Close btn wnr THE PLAYBOY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Arden Seascape at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ FM on July 18 at $77.60. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.

2-5 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2300SS Trail S D Iremonger btn 0.1m, wnr ULTIMATE RUSH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Tiger Shirl at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on September 4 at $10.40. Expected to be in the finish.

7-8 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $28, btn 8.6m, wnr Crackle N Crunch , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 8 m by Crackle N Crunch (2:27.10) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $28.30. One of the better chances.

10-12 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Lawrence Mccormick $60, btn 32.7m, wnr Fear Gogh , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly on the final bend when placed in restricted room by an outside runner and then lay outwards becoming awkwardly placed on the sulky wheel of TAIKA.

Last start 10th (Sr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 35 m by Fear Gogh (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $59.80. Two runs back 8th (U1) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 18 m by She's A Major Act (2:43.70) in 4yo+ on October 26 at $64.30. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

5-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400MS $17,595 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $31, btn 67.0m, wnr Transonic , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 65 m by Transonic (3:02.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $30.70. The run prior 8th (Sr4) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 20 m by Fear Gogh (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $5.50. Rates highly on best form and he is a major player.

4-5 Ashburton Raceway 18Nov25 2400SS Trail Chris McDowell btn 1.35m, wnr CEE WHATABET , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 18 m by Star From Heaven (2:21.70) on November 2 at $27.70. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 9 m by She's A Major Act (2:43.70) in 4yo+ on October 26 at $56. Not keen.

9-12 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Ricky May $50, btn 24.6m, wnr Fear Gogh , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start.

Second up after running 9th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 24 m by Fear Gogh (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $49.80. This will fully test.

10-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 2400MS $17,595 NON-WINNERS 3U Sheree Tomlinson $66, btn 111.2m, wnr Transonic , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 700m.

Last start 10th (Fr6) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway well beaten by Transonic (3:02.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $66. At the start before 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 17 m by Fear Gogh (2:26.80) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $22.40. Certainly up to this and expected to do much better.

2-10 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 4U Tim Williams $15, btn 0.3m, wnr She's A Major Act , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Ultimate Perfection at this track over 2000m in a 3yo+ on October 12 at $33. Then a handy effort when a close second behind She's A Major Act at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2100m in a 4yo+ on October 26 at $14.50. Can retain the good form.

5-5 Addington 05Nov25 1980SS Trail Peter Davis btn wnr BETTOR BELLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Lines up again after a break of 22 months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when thirteenth at very big odds behind Miley Ace. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.