Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

6-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 3U Sam Thornley $43, btn 8.4m, wnr Impressive Shard , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 8 m by Impressive Shard (2:33.50) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $42.70. Before that, 12th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Elton J (2:24.50) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $53.10. Good enough to take this out.

10-12 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $10,000 R36 TO R38 3U Gavin Smith $6, btn 13.2m, wnr Whatz My Choice , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (Fr4) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 13 m by Whatz My Choice (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $5.70. The run previous 7th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington beaten 23 m by Elton J (2:24.50) in 3yo+ on November 7 at $14.70. Capable of taking this out.

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R37 3U Alana Cameron $21, btn 23.8m, wnr Melton Magnate , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Sr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 23 m by Melton Magnate (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $21. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 12 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $5.30. Can be competitive if at his best.

8-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 3U John Morrison $42, btn 10.0m, wnr Impressive Shard , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 10 m by Impressive Shard (2:33.50) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $42.30. Before that 13th (Fr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 55 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:38.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $20. Not keen.

1-4 Ashburton Raceway 18Nov25 2400SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd KEEPING IT KIWI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 18 m by Super Fund (2:27.30) in 3yo+ on October 22 at $89.60. Before that 14th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 35 m by Caloriefree (2:34.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $33.80. Wait until the form picks up.

11-13 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,298 R38 TO R40 3U Leo O'reilly $17, btn 21.9m, wnr Justyouwait , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by an outside runner near the 1300m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind Justyouwait at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $17.40. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten a neck by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $7. Rates highly and can atone.

8-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Robbie Holmes $24, btn 19.2m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 19 m by Hi Hopes (2:31.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $23.80. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 24 m by Seaside Pond (3:22.80) on October 15 at $18.30. Expecting a much better run this time.

5-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Leo O'reilly $11, btn 15.9m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 15 m by Hi Hopes (2:31.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $11.10. At the previous start 6th (Sr3) over 2300m at this track, beaten 13 m by Patiro (3:20.30) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $12.60. Certainly up to this and she can find winning form.

11-11 Oamaru 27Nov25 2000MS $10,808 R38 TO R43 3U Brad Williamson $53, btn 183.9m, wnr Take The Miki , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backs up three days after he didn't show much 11th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, well beaten by Take The Miki (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $53.30. Before that 9th (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru well beaten by Robyns Art (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $80.90. This looks a far sterner test.

9-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,193 R38 TO R40 3U Alana Cameron $7, btn 30.2m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at Addington over 2600m 4yo+ on October 15. Last time out 9th (Fr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 30 m by Hi Hopes (2:31.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $6.70. One of the leading players on his best form.

8-12 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $10,000 R36 TO R38 3U Robbie Close $12, btn 11.3m, wnr Whatz My Choice , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 11 m by Whatz My Choice (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $11.90. At the previous start 8th (Fr3) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 40 m by Bettor Way (3:05.30) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $6.10. Can make amends.

7-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R37 3U Terry Chmiel $47, btn 8.1m, wnr Melton Magnate , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr4) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 8 m by Melton Magnate (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $47.10. Before that 8th (FrU2) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 30 m by Coba Charged (3:05.20) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $47.50. Prefer others.

5-9 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail B A Waldron btn wnr DON'T TELL JENNY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 11th (Fr10) over 2400m at this track, beaten 24 m by Jake (3:13.90) in 3yo+ on September 7 at $30. Maybe later.