Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

8-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $18,003 R56 TO R60 Carter Dalgety $9, btn 17.8m, wnr J T Boe , 1:55.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 2nd-1.2m 2WNC beaten 17 m by J T Boe (2:22.70) on December 5 at $8.80. At his previous start 12th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington beaten 60 m by The Lazarus Effect (2:20.30) on November 14 at $54. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

2-8 Geraldine 06Dec25 2850SS $23,250 R55 Gerard O'reilly $50, btn 1.4m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2850m at Geraldine, beaten 1.4 m by The Lazarus Effect (3:34.70) on December 6 at $50.40. Same draw and is one of the main hopes again.

7-15 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2850SS $21,050 R51 TO R80 Ben Hope $19, btn 24.3m, wnr Rock Band , 2:04.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (10m 3) over 2850m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 24 m by Rock Band (3:40.40) on October 26 at $19. Before that 6th (20m 1) over 2810m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 12 m by Kiss The Girls (3:40.50) on October 12 at $30.30. Not keen.

1-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $17,055 R45 TO R54 3U Olivia Thornley $5, won by 2nd Taketheplunge , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr5) at Addington (2:23.10) beating Taketheplunge in 3yo+ on December 5 at $5 at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs. Can measure up again.

6-9 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail R E Cameron btn wnr DON'T TELL JENNY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 8th (10m 3) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 18 m by Shepherds Delight (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on November 25 2023 at $17.50. Has only trialled once and may need more time.

6-8 Geraldine 06Dec25 2850SS $23,250 R55 Jim Curtin $34, btn 9.5m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 2850m at Geraldine, beaten 9 m by The Lazarus Effect (3:34.70) on December 6 at $34.20. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2 m (Fr1) at Addington (3:16.60) beating Bettor Be Sharp in 3yo+ on November 28 at $13.20. Capable of playing a major role.

5-16 Addington 28Nov25 2600SS $19,795 R51 TO R65 3U Riley Harrison $11, btn 22.1m, wnr Teds Legacy , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (10m 2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 22 m by Teds Legacy (3:16.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $10.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (10m 6) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 1.1 m by Follow Your Dream (3:16.00) in 4yo+ on November 21 at $33.70. Should be there at the business end.

7-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $18,003 R56 TO R60 Jim Curtin $15, btn 14.6m, wnr J T Boe , 1:55.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 4th-4.9m 2WWC beaten 14 m by J T Boe (2:22.70) on December 5 at $14.50. At the start before 12th (10m 4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 45 m by Teds Legacy (3:16.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $10.20. This looks a suitable assignment.

8-14 Mt Harding 30Nov25 1609MS $25,875 FFA R E Cameron $117, btn 25.4m, wnr Esmeralda , 1:55.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide with cover from the 900m and four wide from the 700m.

Last start 8th (U1) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 25 m by Esmeralda (1:55.60) on November 30 at $117.10. Before that, 5th (10m U1) over 2600m at Addington beaten 8 m by Follow Your Dream (3:16.00) in 4yo+ on November 21 at $32.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

10-16 Addington 28Nov25 2600SS $19,795 R51 TO R65 3U Blair Orange $7, btn 40.0m, wnr Teds Legacy , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide with cover from the 700m.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (10m U2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 40 m by Teds Legacy (3:16.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $6.80. The start before 6th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 23 m by Double Jeopardy (2:23.30) in 3yo+ on November 14 at $3.90. This looks a nice assignment.

6-11 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $18,176 R45 TO R52 Sarah O'reilly $95, btn 23.0m, wnr Eun Sogno , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr9) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 23 m by Eun Sogno (2:23.40) on December 12. Maybe later.

8-8 Geraldine 06Dec25 2850SS $23,250 R55 N M Burton $30, btn 22.4m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 8th (10m 5) over 2850m at Geraldine, beaten 22 m by The Lazarus Effect (3:34.70) on December 6 at $30. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 25 m by Esmeralda (1:55.60) on November 30 at $12.30. Not keen on his chances in this field.

3-8 Geraldine 06Dec25 2850SS $23,250 R55 John R Dunn $5, btn 2.4m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Kingman at Addington over 2600m in a 4yo on November 21 at $28.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind The Lazarus Effect at Geraldine over 2850m on December 6 at $4.70. Nice effort last time. Among the major players.

7-8 Geraldine 06Dec25 2850SS $23,250 R55 Carter Dalgety $29, btn 20.0m, wnr The Lazarus Effect , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (10m 3) over 2850m at Geraldine, beaten 20 m by The Lazarus Effect (3:34.70) on December 6 at $28.80. Before that 7th (20m 2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 12 m by Follow Your Dream (3:16.00) in 4yo+ on November 21 at $26.30. Wait until the form picks up.

4-14 Mt Harding 30Nov25 1609MS $25,875 FFA Kimberly Butt $99, btn 19.7m, wnr Esmeralda , 1:55.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 19 m by Esmeralda (1:55.60) on November 30 at $99.30. Before that, 8th (20m 2) over 2850m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 40 m by Rock Band (3:40.40) on October 26 at $6.50. Watch for a spike in form.

3-16 Addington 28Nov25 2600SS $19,795 R51 TO R65 3U Jonny Cox $41, btn 4.3m, wnr Teds Legacy , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Showed improvement last start when 3rd (20m 2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 4.5 m by Teds Legacy (3:16.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $40.90. Will find this tough.

3-4 Rangiora 26Nov25 2000SS Trail btn 2.5m, wnr BAZOOKA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 14th (Sr4) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by The Lazarus Effect (2:20.30) on November 14 at $138.80. Hard to make a case in this field.