Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

6-9 Oamaru 27Nov25 2600SS $9,475 3U John Morrison $36, btn 35.9m, wnr Snooowgood , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by Snooowgood (3:25.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $36.30. Before that 11th (Fr10) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 25 m by Tessamae (2:53.40) in 3yo+ on November 23. Unlikely to threaten.

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 this track, well beaten by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $8.10. At the previous start 11th (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, well beaten by Waihemo Hannah (2:50.30) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $4. This looks a nicer assignment.

6-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,938 R35 TO R40 3U Wilson House $27, btn 14.3m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:09.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 14 m by Rock Lobster (3:28.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $27.20. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr14) over 2400m at this track beaten 19 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $38.10. Can be competitive on her best form.

2-7 Manawatu 11Dec25 2500SS $10,950 2U Wilson House $2, btn 5.4m, wnr Scoots , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind All Muscled Up at Manawatu over 2000m in a 2yo+ on December 9 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Scoots at Manawatu over 2500m in a 2yo+ on December 11 at $2.20. Can play a role in the finish.

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.

Last start 12th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, well beaten by Donna's Boy (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $47.70. At her previous start 6th (Fr1) over 2400m at this track beaten 24 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $69.70. Do not dismiss.

13-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U Alan Beecroft $55, btn 189.8m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 13th (Fr8) over 2500m at Geraldine well beaten by Lookslikeatrixter (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $54.70. Before that 8th (Fr9) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 19 m by Tessamae (2:53.40) in 3yo+ on November 23. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

9-10 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R37 3U Ian Cameron $36, btn 114.8m, wnr Paramount Lady , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr3) over 2000m at Rangiora well beaten by Paramount Lady (2:32.10) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $35.50. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 80 m by He Aint Fakin (3:16.50) in 4yo+ on November 11 at $57. This will fully test.

8-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 2500SS $14,735 R35 TO R39 3U Robbie Close $19, btn 37.8m, wnr Lookslikeatrixter , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished up last campaign with a win at Cambridge Raceway, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 9th (Fr6) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 60 m by Tyrons Strapping Lad (2:30.50) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $29.70. Then last outing 8th (Fr3) over 2500m at Geraldine, beaten 40 m by Lookslikeatrixter (3:18.90) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $18.60. This looks a far sterner task.

2-18 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $13,260 R35 TO R60 3U Robbie Holmes $40, btn 1.4m, wnr Franco Josiah , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was fourth behind Tillaberi at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 7 at $11.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Franco Josiah at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on December 10 at $40.40. Can improve. Expected to be in the finish again.

8-12 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $18,000 R35 TO R45 3U Matthew Williamson $28, btn 30.0m, wnr Donna's Boy , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Donna's Boy (2:28.50) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $28.40. The start before 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 35 m by Tyrons Strapping Lad (2:30.50) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $3.80. Certainly worth another chance.

7-7 Addington 09Apr25 2000SS $7,300 R35 TO R40 5U G N Thornley $13, btn 51.0m, wnr Five Monkeys , 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 11 m by Rachmaninov (2:31.50) in 3yo+ on November 8 2024 at $46.50. Prefer to see.

8-8 Addington 20Jul25 1980MS $9,300 R39 TO R40, R41 TO R43 WITH CO Tim Williams $5, btn 79.4m, wnr Aldebaran Crystal , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Weakened final bend before breaking and checking an outside runner which had already been placed in restricted room.

Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Aldebaran Crystal at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 20 at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 m (Fr7) at Addington (2:37.00) beating Monarch Prince in 3yo+ on July 6 at $5.80. Should be there at the business end while fresh.

2-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,938 R35 TO R40 3U Riley Harrison $8, btn 2.2m, wnr Rock Lobster , 2:09.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Tillaberi at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 7 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Rock Lobster at Rangiora over 2600m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $7.80. Great chance to break through.

7-9 Ashburton Raceway 31Aug25 1700MS $9,475 R35 TO R40 JUN.DRV 4U S D Iremonger $31, btn 136.6m, wnr Midnight Diamond , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 9th (FrU1) over 2000m at Addington, well beaten by Granny Rose (2:35.30) in 3yo+ on August 3 at $37.20. Happy to watch this time.

11-12 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2600SS $11,000 R35 TO R45 3U Samantha Ottley $35, btn 80.7m, wnr Waterloo Station , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Last start 11th (FrU1) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 80 m by Waterloo Station (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $34.80. At his previous start 7th (FrU1) over 2400m at this track, beaten 24 m by Son E (3:10.80) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $33.30. This looks a more suitable assignment.