Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

6-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail R B Ward btn wnr A QUIET GIRL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Fr7) over 2600m at Rangiora well beaten by Paddy Mcdaddy (3:22.60) in 3yo+ on April 27 at $36.70. Solid top-three prospects from the low draw.

2-7 Rangiora 09Dec25 2600SS Trail M D Alfeld btn 1.75m, wnr BIRSTALL BABE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr9) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 35 m by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $5.70. Watch for a much better run this time.

7-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Leo O'reilly $21, btn 48.9m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 8 days ago at Oamaru over 2000m, before that 5th (Fr5) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 25 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $10.90. Unlikely to threaten.

8-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Sarah O'reilly $84, btn 50.0m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr9) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 50 m by Amistozo (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $83.90. Has the job ahead against this lot.

2-7 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail Leo O'reilly btn 1m, wnr AMISTOZO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Majestic Son out of Brylin Paige on debut. Finished second in a trial on December 1 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Expected to figure prominently.

6-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U Jack Harrington $5, btn 33.2m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 35 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $5. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 3.5 m by Macho Man (2:32.70) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $17.10. Can improve sharply.

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Seven-year-old gelding by Monkey Bones out of In Command on debut. Looks a winning hope despite the draw.

7-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Ross Houghton $3, btn 18.9m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr7) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 18 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $2.70. Sure to be there at the business end.

2-10 Phar Lap Racecourse 26Oct25 2100SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Payne $3, btn 1.1m, wnr Della's Fella , 2:16.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Alotoftrouble at Addington over 2000m in a 4yo+ on October 15 at $6.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Della's Fella at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2100m in a 3yo+ on October 26 at $2.60. Will be right in the thick of things.

7-7 Rangiora 09Dec25 2600SS Trail Ray Jenkins btn wnr BIRSTALL BABE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Marcoola out of Rosedorae having her first start. Showed ability when seventh at Rangiora in a trial on December 9 over 2600m. This run will do her the world of good.

3-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $16, btn 10.8m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FrU4) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 10 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $16.10. Will make her presence felt.

12-12 Addington 22Aug25 2600SS $15,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $95, btn 147.4m, wnr Billy Kimber , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing all chance.

Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into twelfth behind Billy Kimber at Addington over 2600m in a 3yo+ on August 22 at $95.10. Might need the run.

5-7 Rangiora 09Dec25 2600SS Trail Craig Thornley btn wnr BIRSTALL BABE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by Majestic Son out of Light Year Franco having her first start. Finished fifth in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 2600m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

1-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail S D Iremonger won by 2nd CALMBEFORETHESTORM , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (FrU2) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse well beaten by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $36.70. Two runs back 9th (FrU3) over 2600m at Addington, well beaten by Wicked Annabella (3:26.70) on October 8 at $36.60. Hard to make a case.

4-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Lionel Dobbs $109, btn 37.5m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 40 m by Amistozo (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $108.90. Two runs back 7th (FrU4) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 50 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $38.90. Hard to have on those efforts.

2-6 Ashburton Raceway 16Dec25 2400SS Trail Gerard O'reilly btn 0.3m, wnr MAKANI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (FrU2) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 60 m by Inquizitive Man (3:33.40) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $2.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (FrU4) over 2600m at Oamaru beaten 7 m by Morrie Afton (3:32.10) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $7.50. Sure to be in the mix.

6-10 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 2U Sam Thornley $38, btn 40.8m, wnr Amistozo , 2:15.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (FrU3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 40 m by Amistozo (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $38.40. Two runs back 14th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, well beaten by Tribbiani (2:55.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $134.80. Wait until the form picks up.

2-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $5, btn 10.3m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (FrU1) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $5.40. One of the better chances.