Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

2-10 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 4U Robbie Close $45, btn 0.8m, wnr Poison Ivy , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 0.8 m by Poison Ivy (3:02.30) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $44.90. Will be a lot better for that hitout.

6-7 Addington 12Dec25 2600SS $13,688 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $21, btn 18.1m, wnr Down A Hundy , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Captain Crunch out of Kate De Goldie on debut. Showed ability when fourth at Rangiora in a trial on December 2 over 2600m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

4-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $10, btn 11.9m, wnr Swimming Poole , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Crowded by an outside runner near the 200m.

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington was 4th-7.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Swimming Poole (2:26.00) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $10.40. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 4 m by Gotta Lather Up (2:28.30) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $44.60. Strips fitter and from an inside draw gets his chance to shine.

8-10 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Seth Hill $25, btn 24.0m, wnr Real Velocity , 2:08.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 24 m by Real Velocity (3:11.70) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $24.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr10) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 10 m by She's A Lady (2:52.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $11.90. Unlikely to threaten.

5-6 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail T P Borcoskie btn wnr DOWN A HUNDY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by Sky Major out of Empire State having her first start. Finished fifth in a trial on December 2 at Rangiora over 2600m. Will be better for the run.

8-10 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 4U T P Duley $4, btn 26.2m, wnr Poison Ivy , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 25 m by Poison Ivy (3:02.30) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $4.30. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru Raceway was leading by 3.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 30 m by American Blaze (2:26.20) in 3yo+ on January 22 at $32.70. Expect a better performance this time.

2-4 Rangiora 02Dec25 2000SS Trail Robbie Close btn 1m, wnr FRANCO ANKARA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Gold Ace out of Freedom Reigns having his first start. Finished second in a trial on December 2 at Rangiora over 2000m. Hard to beat.

9-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $14,213 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $5, btn 186.8m, wnr Swimming Poole , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing all chance.

Didn't impress first-up beaten 185 m ninth behind Swimming Poole at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on December 5. Will be a different proposition this time.

7-11 Addington 28Nov25 1980MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $69, btn 16.5m, wnr Still B Miki , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1000m.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 16 m by Still B Miki (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $69.40. Two runs back 9th (Fr8) over 2000m at this track, well beaten by Spirit Of Atlanta (2:30.70) on November 20 at $68.50. Not going well enough.

6-10 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 4U Kyle Cameron $50, btn 22.4m, wnr Poison Ivy , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Last start 6th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 22 m by Poison Ivy (3:02.30) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $50.10. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 10 m by Zeus (2:36.80) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $12.30. Has the task ahead.

13-13 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,245 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $20, btn 399.3m, wnr Cullens Beach , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 13th (Fr8) over 1950m at Geraldine well beaten by Cullens Beach (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $19.60. Watch for sharp improvement.

9-13 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,245 NON-WINNERS 3U Ben Hope $52, btn 27.5m, wnr Cullens Beach , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr13) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 30 m by Cullens Beach (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $52.10. Two runs back 9th (Fr10) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 55 m by Real Velocity (3:11.70) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $162.60. Must improve sharply.

2-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 4U Jim Curtin $24, btn 3.5m, wnr Sweet N Sassy , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Zeus at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $44. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Sweet N Sassy at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 4yo+ on December 3 at $23.60. Fitter and ready to win.