Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

2-11 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $11,790 R35 TO R37 3U Wilson House $2, btn 2.2m, wnr Tillaberi , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into second behind Son E at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on November 30 at $11.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Tillaberi at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 7 at $2.40. Has the inside draw and is expected to go very well.

5-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U J R Ford $48, btn 10.8m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr4) over 2500m at Geraldine beaten 10 m by Lookslikeatrixter (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $47.70. Before that 14th (Fr3) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, well beaten by Waihemo Hannah (2:50.30) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $38.60. Needs to do more. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

14-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U Blair Orange $14, btn 194.9m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 8 days ago at Geraldine over 2500m, before that 7th (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 85 m by He Aint Fakin (3:16.50) in 4yo+ on November 11 at $28.90. Hard to have on those efforts.

12-12 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $18,000 R35 TO R45 3U G N Thornley $48, btn 95.0m, wnr Donna's Boy , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 150m losing all chance.

Didn't do much at the last run, 12th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by Donna's Boy (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $47.70. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 24 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $69.70. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

4-12 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $18,000 R35 TO R45 3U Tim Williams $14, btn 8.9m, wnr Donna's Boy , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly over the early stages.

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 10th-18.8m 2WWC beaten 8 m by Donna's Boy (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $14.20. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Fr2) at Addington (2:32.70) beating King Charles in 3yo+ on November 28 at $2.10. Can bounce back to form.

3-15 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,156 R35 TO R38 3U Wilson House $38, btn 19.4m, wnr Son E , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr14) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 19 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $38.10. Will make her presence felt.

11-16 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,375 R39 TO R45 3U Brent Borcoskie $28, btn 21.3m, wnr Brianna , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 11th (10m 4) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 21 m by Brianna (3:12.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $28.20. Showed ability the outing before when she posted a big 3 m win (Fr12) at Motukarara Raceway (2:53.40) beating Go Home Denise in 3yo+ on November 23. Bold showing expected.

14-15 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,156 R35 TO R38 3U Ben Hope $8, btn 118.0m, wnr Son E , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Last start 14th (Fr9) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $8.10. At the run before 11th (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway well beaten by Waihemo Hannah (2:50.30) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $4. Expecting a much better run this time.

4-9 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $9,475 R38 TO R40 3U Kyle Cameron $17, btn 24.0m, wnr Tyrons Strapping Lad , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track, beaten 24 m by Tyrons Strapping Lad (2:30.50) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $17. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 4th-9.8m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Peaknmonkey (2:31.20) in 4yo+ on April 15 at $5.80. Can improve enough to play a big role.

8-16 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,375 R39 TO R45 3U John R Dunn $36, btn 13.8m, wnr Brianna , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home. Broke near the 150m losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 13 m by Brianna (3:12.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $36.40. Two runs back won by 15 m (Fr5) at Motukarara Raceway (2:53.50) beating Senior Constable Liz in 3yo+ on November 23 at $2.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

5-5 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail Gavin Smith btn wnr DREAM OF YOU , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind Brianna at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on March 23 at $5.10. One of the better chances.

15-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U Craig Thornley $10, btn 221.7m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 15th (Fr9) over 2500m at Geraldine well beaten by Lookslikeatrixter (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $9.60. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite (Fr5) at Addington (2:39.80) beating B K Mumma Jamie in on April 21 at $3 at the bell was 2nd-5.5m 2WNC. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.

1-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U W D O'connell $12, won by 2nd Bacardi Doll , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at Wingatui (3:03.80) beating Bacardi Doll in 3yo+ on December 7 at $12.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 35 m by To The Moon And Back (3:33.10) on July 6 at $44. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.

7-9 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050SS $10,423 WITH COND. Jim Curtin $8, btn 13.8m, wnr Bodacious , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend resulting in the mare over-racing and striking the sulky wheel of There You Go despite the efforts of driver J Curtin.

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 13 m by Bodacious (2:43.00) on December 3 at $8. At the run before 12th (Fr1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 25 m by Tessamae (2:53.40) in 3yo+ on November 23. Can make amends.

9-16 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,375 R39 TO R45 3U Kyle Cameron $20, btn 15.9m, wnr Brianna , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 15 m by Brianna (3:12.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $19.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 2.5 m by Waihemo Hannah (2:50.30) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $22.60. This looks tough.

4-15 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,156 R35 TO R38 3U Robbie Close $16, btn 22.7m, wnr Son E , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU2) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 22 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $16.20. At the run before 4th (FrU1) over 2000m at this track beaten 13 m by Paramount Lady (2:32.10) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $8.10. Among the leading chances on best form.

3-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U John R Dunn $13, btn 5.9m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 2500m at Geraldine, beaten 6 m by Lookslikeatrixter (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $13.30. Leading player.

3-5 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail M D Alfeld btn 11.75m, wnr DREAM OF YOU , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 14 days ago at Mt Harding over 2400m, before that 11th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 11th-23.5m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Mode (2:31.40) in 4yo+ on October 22 at $8.70. Hard to have on those efforts.