Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

13-13 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,298 R38 TO R40 3U John Morrison $91, btn 29.4m, wnr Justyouwait , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Well-beaten 35 days ago at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m, before that 10th (Fr13) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 25 m by Rapid Response (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $15. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 John Morrison $12, btn 4.6m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 4.5 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $11.90. Before that, 13th (Fr17) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 55 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. Can improve from the low draw.

9-11 Oamaru 27Nov25 2000MS $10,808 R38 TO R43 3U T P Duley $25, btn 29.2m, wnr Take The Miki , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 30 m by Take The Miki (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $24.90. Before that, 8th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 19 m by One Eye Bandit (2:28.30) on November 7 at $25. Among the leading chances on best form.

99-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Sarah O'reilly $20, btn 267.3m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start pulled up at Rangiora on December 14 over 1950m. Before that, 10th (Fr7) over 2400m at this track, beaten 17 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $99.50. Can turn things around.

10-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Carter Dalgety $21, btn 17.8m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 17 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $20.80. At his previous start 7th (Fr1) over 2400m at this track, beaten 13 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $105. Maybe a place.

11-11 Oamaru 27Nov25 2000MS $10,808 R38 TO R43 3U Brad Williamson $53, btn 183.9m, wnr Take The Miki , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Didn't do much last start, 11th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, well beaten by Take The Miki (2:24.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $53.30. Before that 9th (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru well beaten by Robyns Art (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on November 6 at $80.90. Must improve sharply.

11-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $40, btn 21.9m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 21 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $39.70. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 17 m by Swift Guy (3:22.30) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $20.90. Not keen.

1-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 Alana Cameron $46, won by 2nd Betterthandiva , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.4 m (Sr3) at Rangiora (2:31.70) beating Betterthandiva in on December 14 at $46.20. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.

4-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Sam Thornley $36, btn 6.2m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $35.60. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 4 m by Swift Guy (3:22.30) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $10.60. Can do much better.

9-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Sarah O'reilly $33, btn 16.5m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 16 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $33.10. Before that 8th (Fr8) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 10 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $33.10. Hard to have on those efforts.

10-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Samantha Ottley $9, btn 13.0m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly after 10th (Fr12) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 13 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $9.30. At the previous start pulled up at Addington on November 7 over 2600m. Strips fitter now and expecting a better run this time.

3-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Leo O'reilly $6, btn 2.4m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 2.5 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $5.50. One of the key runners.

10-13 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,719 R39 TO R42 3U Samantha Ottley $9, btn 30.2m, wnr Ohoka Cobra , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly after 10th (Fr8) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 30 m by Ohoka Cobra (2:28.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $9.30. The run prior 6th (10m 4) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 11 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $6.60. One of the leading players on his best form.

7-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Samantha Ottley $12, btn 10.3m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 10 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $11.50. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a neck as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:59.40) beating Woodlea Diamond in 3yo+ on November 30 at $4.10. In the mix on the form from two back.

8-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 Ben Hope $7, btn 9.7m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly after 8th (Fr2) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 9 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $7.30. The run prior 7th (Fr3) over 2300m at this track beaten 40 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $4.30. This looks a more suitable assignment.

5-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $11,193 R37 TO R42 3U Robbie Close $28, btn 13.2m, wnr Star On The Rocks , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 13 m by Star On The Rocks (2:35.50) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $28.10. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 30 m by Woodlea Diamond (2:32.00) on December 3 at $30.60. Wait until the form picks up.

7-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Wilson House $16, btn 7.6m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 7 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $15.90. Two runs back 16th (15m 4) over 2400m at this track beaten 35 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $91.50. This looks far too tough.

13-14 Geraldine 06Dec25 1850MS $14,490 R35 TO R38 3U John Morrison $19, btn 31.3m, wnr Penny Weight , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Fr6) over 1850m at Geraldine beaten 30 m by Penny Weight (2:18.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $18.60. At the run before 6th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 17 m by Hi Hopes (2:31.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $11. Capable of a better showing.