Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

13-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U John Morrison $45, btn 55.4m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 13th (Fr17) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 55 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 24 m by Festus Haggen (2:45.80) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $8.40. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

16-17 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,594 R35 TO R45 3U Olivia Thornley $92, btn 35.6m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Broke briefly after 200m losing ground.

Well-beaten 14 days ago at Mt Harding over 2400m, and two back 8th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 12 m by Delightful Dreams (2:29.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $10.40. Others make more appeal.

10-17 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,594 R35 TO R45 3U Sarah O'reilly $100, btn 17.3m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing ground.

Finished up last campaign with a win at Motukarara, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 12th (U1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 23 m by Impressive Shard (2:33.50) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $20.50. Can make amends.

8-10 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $10,615 R35 TO R37 3U Robbie Holmes $29, btn 25.4m, wnr Festus Haggen , 2:07.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 25 m by Festus Haggen (2:45.80) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $28.70. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington was 2nd-3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 13 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:28.90) in 4yo+ on October 8 at $6.90. This looks far too tough.

5-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Leo O'reilly $13, btn 6.5m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr11) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 6 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $13. The run prior 8th (15m 5) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 13 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $50.20. Worth another chance. From a better draw can play a major role.

13-14 Motukarara Raceway 12Oct25 2170SS $11,385 R35 TO R40 3U Sheree Tomlinson $31, btn 14.3m, wnr To Ri Ruby , 2:07.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up throughout the run home.

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr10) over 2600m at Addington beaten 24 m by Coba Charged (3:20.40) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $13.40. Will be better for the hitout.

9-11 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,808 R39 Wilson House $11, btn 32.1m, wnr Woodlea Diamond , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 30 m by Woodlea Diamond (2:32.00) on December 3 at $10.80. At his previous start 8th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 25 m by Ask Me Lazarus (2:31.00) on November 13 at $3.80. Bold showing expected if at his best.

15-17 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,594 R35 TO R45 3U Gerard O'reilly $33, btn 32.7m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 15th (Fr6) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 35 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $33.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 2.25 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $15.70. Might find this a bit tough.

8-12 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,500 R35 TO R40 4U Emily Johnson $29, btn 41.6m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 40 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $28.60. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 m by Whatz My Choice (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $10.80. Can be competitive on his best form.

9-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Olivia Thornley $87, btn 11.1m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr9) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 11 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $87.30. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 30 m by Do You Wanna Dance (2:57.30) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $20.70. This looks tough.

1-10 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $3, won by 2nd Cee Whatabet , 2:08.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards in the run home.

Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr6) at Mt Harding (3:11.70) beating Cee Whatabet in 3yo+ on November 30 at $3.30. Winning claims.

99-10 Addington 07Nov25 2600MS $17,000 R50 5U S H Raitala $13, btn 267.3m, wnr Mr Cash Man , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 600m.

Last start pulled up at Addington on November 7 over 2600m. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr10) at Addington (2:26.80) beating Foveaux Gambler in 4yo+ on June 23 2024 at $4.30 at the bell was 7th-10.8m 2WWC. Top pick if at his best.

1-4 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail John Morrison won by 2nd SEASIDE POND , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 12th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington beaten 40 m by Shard De Arch (2:25.30) in 4yo+ M on October 24 at $46.90. Before that 11th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington beaten 45 m by Forever Dream (2:23.90) in 3yo+ FM on October 17 at $49.90. Has the task ahead.

1-3 Rangiora 02Dec25 2000SS Trail Brent Borcoskie won by 2nd MY TEN GUITARS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 11 m by Whatz My Choice (2:27.60) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $12.60. At his previous start 6th (Fr3) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 9 m by Jesse Owens (2:04.30) on November 13 at $59.40. Winning chance on his best form.

2-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Samantha Ottley $6, btn 1.4m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m second behind Seaside Pond at Oamaru over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second at Phar Lap Raceway over 2600m same class on December 3. Will be right in the thick of things.

5-11 Addington 28Nov25 2600MS $16,703 R40 TO R50 M 4U Wilson House $8, btn 15.4m, wnr Brandi Snapp , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards near the 1100m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2600m at Addington beaten 15 m by Brandi Snapp (3:13.70) in 4yo+ M on November 28 at $8.20. At the previous start 7th (Fr5) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 14 m by Troubleshooter (2:04.60) in 4yo+ M on November 13 at $5.20. Expecting a much better run this time.

10-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Robert Butt $6, btn 11.3m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 10th (FrU1) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 11 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $6.40. The run previous 7th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 60 m by Eun Sogno (2:23.50) on November 28 at $15.60. Better than the last couple and can improve sharply.

5-12 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,500 R36 TO R37 3U Blair Orange $11, btn 6.2m, wnr Do You Wanna Dance , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 6 m by Do You Wanna Dance (2:57.30) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $11.20. At the start before 8th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 19 m by Hi Hopes (2:31.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $23.80. Can be competitive if at his best.