Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

3-9 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail John Morrison btn 5.1m, wnr DON'T TELL JENNY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Fr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 55 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:38.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $20. At the start before 6th (Sr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 16 m by A Better Jackalack (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $53.20. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature off the inside draw.

3-14 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,595 R35 TO R37 3U Matthew Williamson $10, btn 7.0m, wnr Star On The Rocks , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Style Council at Oamaru over 2600m in a 3yo+ on November 6 at $7.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Star On The Rocks at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $9.90. Hard to beat from the low draw.

6-10 Oamaru 06Nov25 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R39 3U Ben Hope $3, btn 13.0m, wnr Robyns Art , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Robyns Art (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $3.40. The run previous 10th (Fr4) over 2400m at Kaikoura, well beaten by Bettor Way (3:05.30) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $6.60. Better draw this time and looks hard to beat.

12-13 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $10,175 R35 3U Kyle Cameron $15, btn 24.3m, wnr Acento , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Fr7) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 24 m by Acento (2:28.20) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $14.80. At the start before 9th (Fr4) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 20 m by Judine (2:20.80) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $13.70. One of the contenders if at his best.

9-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 WITH COND. Ricky May $49, btn 22.7m, wnr Jesse Owens , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 22 m by Jesse Owens (2:04.30) on November 13 at $48.80. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2000m at this track, beaten 8 m by A Better Jackalack (2:36.10) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $7. Deserves another chance.

9-11 Addington 22Oct25 1980MS $7,860 R35 3U Robbie Holmes $14, btn 59.1m, wnr Santanna Mach , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 60 m by Santanna Mach (2:26.20) in 3yo+ on October 22 at $13.80. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington beaten 13 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:28.90) in 4yo+ on October 8 at $9.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

11-13 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100MS $11,193 R35 TO R38 3U Jim Curtin $95, btn 54.3m, wnr Blazing Knuckles , 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Sr3) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 55 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:38.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $95.40. Before that 5th (Sr4) over 2000m at this track, beaten 8 m by Caloriefree (2:34.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $84. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

1-12 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $10,000 R36 TO R38 3U Carter Dalgety $5, won by 2nd Santanna Mach , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following November 13 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at Rangiora (2:27.60) beating Santanna Mach in 3yo+ on November 20 at $4.90. This race will be harder than that win. Not keen against this field.

3-11 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $12,281 R38 TO R45 3U Robbie Close $7, btn 10.0m, wnr Rushkinoff , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly passing the 1300m when leading and shifted up the track.

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 10 m by Rushkinoff (2:18.90) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $7.20. Winning prospects.

11-11 Kaikoura 02Nov25 1900MS $12,281 R38 TO R45 3U T P Borcoskie $47, btn 639.6m, wnr Rushkinoff , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend when driver T Borcoskie failed to concede his position unbalancing driver W House with trailing runners being hampered and She'S A Major Act losing all chance.

Last start 11th (Sr2) over 1900m at Kaikoura well beaten by Rushkinoff (2:18.90) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $46.80. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr8) at Phar Lap Racecourse (2:43.70) beating Peraki Lad in 4yo+ on October 26 at $3.80. This looks a far sterner task.

11-13 Ashburton Raceway 11May25 2400MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 MOBILE 5U Samantha Ottley $29, btn 26.5m, wnr Judine , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley.

First up. At the last run she 11th (Sr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 25 m by Judine (2:58.80) in 5yo+ on May 11 at $28.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

3-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 WITH COND. Carter Dalgety $55, btn 6.8m, wnr Jesse Owens , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 6 m by Jesse Owens (2:04.30) on November 13 at $54.80. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr6) at Addington (2:27.70) beating Vin's Deal in 3yo+ on October 24 at $7.90. Rates highly. Expected to go well despite the second row draw.

12-13 Addington 07Nov25 1980MS $12,719 R35 TO R39 3U Kyle Cameron $53, btn 37.0m, wnr Elton J , 1:57.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 12th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Elton J (2:24.50) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $53.10. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington beaten 18 m by Burnham Girl (3:16.70) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $51.60. Tested again.

4-9 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Sarah O'reilly btn wnr DON'T TELL JENNY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.1 m (Fr7) at Motukarara (2:48.20) beating Troubleshooter in 4yo+ on February 16 at $8.60 at the bell was 5th-10m 2WWC. Big chance while fresh.

11-13 Rangiora 18May25 2000SS $12,210 R35 TO R45, WITH COND. 3U Robert Butt $23, btn 46.4m, wnr Waikaka , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 11th (Fr4) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 45 m by Waikaka (2:32.30) in 3yo+ on May 18 at $23. Can play a role in the finish.

11-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 WITH COND. Gerard O'reilly $29, btn 31.9m, wnr Jesse Owens , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (U1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 30 m by Jesse Owens (2:04.30) on November 13 at $28.70. Two runs back 5th (Fr11) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 5 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $6.90. Must do a lot more.