Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

4-8 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2600SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 4U Steve Trotter $21, btn 13.5m, wnr Inquizitive Man , 2:12.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 4th (Fr3) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 13 m by Inquizitive Man (3:33.40) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $20.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

2-6 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $13,425 NON-WINNERS 3U C B Ford $13, btn 6.2m, wnr Majestic Monkey , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Macho Man at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on November 28 at $6.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Majestic Monkey at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on December 12. Expected to feature again.

2-2 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail Brent Borcoskie btn 0.5m, wnr SENSITIVE TO A SMILE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2600m at this track, beaten 30 m by Something Else (3:26.90) on November 20 at $4.50. At her previous start 5th (Fr5) over 2400m at Kaikoura, beaten 35 m by Pontiff (3:08.10) in 3yo+ on November 3 at $13.80. Shapes as one to consider.

7-10 Kaikoura 03Nov25 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Philippa Wakelin $70, btn 44.8m, wnr Pontiff , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2400m at Kaikoura beaten 45 m by Pontiff (3:08.10) in 3yo+ on November 3 at $70. Two runs back 11th (Fr10) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 40 m by Tribbiani (2:55.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $71. Not on current form.

4-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $45, btn 21.3m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 21 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. At the run before 16th (Fr13) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway well beaten by The Will (3:13.20) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $33.50. A better run is on the cards.

8-14 Motukarara 21Sep25 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U J R Ford $13, btn 152.3m, wnr There You Go , 2:13.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr8) over 2170m at Motukarara, well beaten by There You Go (3:00.50) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $13.40. Solid top-three prospects.

1-4 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail Ross Houghton won by 2nd ARMIN TAMZARIAN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old mare (Majestic Son - In Like Magic) making her debut. Showed ability when she won at Rangiora in a trial on December 2 over 2600m. Profiles well so expect a bold showing despite the draw.

7-14 Motukarara Raceway 12Oct25 2170SS $12,420 NON-WINNERS 3U Ricky May $31, btn 25.4m, wnr Tribbiani , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

First up. At the last run she 7th (FrU4) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 25 m by Tribbiani (2:55.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $30.80. Will make her presence felt.

9-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $29, btn 104.2m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (FrU3) over 1950m at Geraldine, well beaten by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $29.40. At his previous start 9th (FrU2) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by A Reason To Fight (2:53.50) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $29.80. This looks a suitable assignment.

4-6 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $13,425 NON-WINNERS 3U John Versteeg $103, btn 36.2m, wnr Majestic Monkey , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Majestic Monkey (2:31.90) in 3yo+ on December 12. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 45 m by Macho Man (2:32.70) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $51.40. Not keen.

5-8 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2600SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 4U S D Iremonger $6, btn 20.0m, wnr Inquizitive Man , 2:12.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.

Last start 5th (FrU1) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 20 m by Inquizitive Man (3:33.40) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $6. At the start before 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 65 m by Macho Man (2:32.70) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $16.70. Certainly worth another chance.