Trots ATX Winton - NZ

5-7 Ascot Park Raceway 19Nov25 2200SS $9,125 R35 TO R55 Rory Mcilwrick $9, btn 61.8m, wnr Xerion , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow in the early stages and tailed the field throughout. Broke final bend losing ground.

Last start 5th (30m 1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 60 m by Xerion (2:48.70) on November 19 at $8.70. Before that, disqualified at this track on November 9 over 1609m. This looks a suitable assignment.

4-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2170SS $11,193 R40 TO R43 3U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 5.1m, wnr Koko Kaboom , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by an inside runner at the start.

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 5 m by Koko Kaboom (2:51.20) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $7.40. Before that, 4th (Fr9) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 17 m by Tribbiani (3:06.70) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $8.80. Expecting a much better run this time.

11-18 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $13,260 R35 TO R60 3U Mia Holbrough $10, btn 25.7m, wnr Franco Josiah , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (10m 5) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 25 m by Franco Josiah (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $10.40. Before that 4th (10m 3) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 10 m by Nubliah Chamay (2:54.60) in 3yo+ on December 7 at $7.50. Must improve sharply.

3-12 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,000 R46 TO R80 Carter Dalgety $8, btn 6.5m, wnr Madrik , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Bring On The Muscle at Ascot Park Raceway over 2700m on November 26 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Madrik at Wingatui over 2200m on December 7 at $7.50. Expected to feature again.

5-9 Ascot Park Raceway 26Nov25 2700SS $11,370 R35 TO R75 Kirk Larsen $4, btn 9.2m, wnr Bring On The Muscle , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (10m 1) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 9 m by Bring On The Muscle (3:27.50) on November 26 at $4.40. Showed ability the run before when he won by a 0.8 m (10m 2) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:48.70) beating Majesdix in on November 19 at $2.40. Capable of taking this out.

6-10 Addington 28Nov25 2000SS $16,405 R40 TO R50 3U Brad Williamson $14, btn 14.6m, wnr Tu Tangata , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr8) over 2000m at Addington beaten 14 m by Tu Tangata (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $13.70. Before that 6th (Fr8) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 60 m by Midnight Diamond (2:18.90) in 4yo+ M on November 2 at $52.10. Others read better. This will fully test.

8-16 Addington 11Nov25 3200SS $32,100 R46 TO R60 3U Brad Williamson $33, btn 11.6m, wnr The Present Maker , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1500m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Hung outwards in the run home when driver B Williamson attempted to obtain clear racing room with the mare being held up for some distance.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 3200m at Addington, beaten 11 m by The Present Maker (4:08.40) in 3yo+ on November 11 at $33. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 25 m by Princess Sadie (2:50.00) in 4yo+ M on October 16 at $34.30. Capable of a lot more.

11-12 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,000 R46 TO R80 Kerryn Tomlinson $28, btn 250.8m, wnr Madrik , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 11th (10m U2) over 2200m at Wingatui well beaten by Madrik (2:53.50) on December 7 at $27.60. Before that 6th (20m U1) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 45 m by Whispering Over (3:24.20) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $23.80. Must do a lot more.

10-12 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,000 R46 TO R80 Blair Orange $18, btn 70.5m, wnr Madrik , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began her campaign last start running 10th (20m 1) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 70 m by Madrik (2:53.50) on December 7 at $17.80. Not keen on her chances in this field.

5-12 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,000 R46 TO R80 Kirk Larsen $9, btn 9.7m, wnr Madrik , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (10m U1) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 9 m by Madrik (2:53.50) on December 7 at $8.50. The run before 6th (20m U2) over 2400m at this track beaten 14 m by Missile (3:00.80) on November 16 at $7. Among the leading chances on best form.

10-15 Addington 21Nov25 2600SS $26,313 R50 TO R70 4U Nathan Williamson $29, btn 77.5m, wnr The Present Maker , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly on several occasions during the running. Weakened final bend.

Last start was well beaten into tenth behind The Present Maker at Addington over 2600m in a 4yo+ on November 21 at $29.40. Performed better the start before where he won by 5.5 m (30m 1) at this track (3:00.80) beating Errol D in on November 16 at $7.10. Major player on best form.

99-12 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,000 R46 TO R80 Nathan Williamson $8, btn 267.3m, wnr Madrik , 2:06.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good run half a metre second behind Bring On The Muscle at Ascot Park Raceway over 2700m on November 26. Failed to finish behind Madrik on December 7 at Wingatui over 2200m. Top pick if at his best.