Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

6-6 Rangiora 26Nov25 2000SS Trail Sarah O'reilly btn wnr PICKETTYWITCH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding by Always B Miki out of Strawberry Fields on debut. Finished sixth in a trial on November 26 at Rangiora over 2000m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

4-6 Rangiora 09Dec25 2600SS Trail btn 5.75m, wnr BUACHAILL DANA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Wyndham Raceway, beaten 25 m by Sonofamistery (1:55.30) in 2yo on March 30 at $12.20. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.

2-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 2 Gerard O'reilly $44, btn 1.4m, wnr Burt , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards late in the run home.

Two back was eighth behind Larissa Beaudiene at Rangiora over 2000m in a 2yo on November 20 at $33.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Burt at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 2yo on December 3 at $43.50. Encouraging run last time and with further progress can claim his maiden victory.

1-5 Rangiora 09Dec25 2000SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd LILACS LOCARNO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington beaten 30 m by Show Stopper (2:25.60) in 2yo on June 15 at $21. Watch for sharp improvement.

3-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 2 Blair Orange $6, btn 1.4m, wnr Burt , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 1.4 m by Burt (2:31.90) in 2yo on December 3 at $6.20. Racing well and will be tough to beat.

4-5 Rangiora 09Dec25 2000SS Trail Robbie Close btn 5.7m, wnr OLYMPIAN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly by Bettor's Delight out of Beach Parade on debut. Finished fourth in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 2000m. Maybe later.

8-9 Alexandra Park 02May25 1700MS $66,325 MOBILE F 2 Todd Mitchell $144, btn 29.2m, wnr Cool For Cats , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 8th (Fr4) over 1700m at Alexandra Park beaten 30 m by Cool For Cats (2:03.30) in 2yo F on May 2 at $144.20. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.

1-6 Rangiora 02Dec25 2000SS Trail John R Dunn won by 2nd BUSTER DOUGLAS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding by Captain Crunch out of Passion And Power on debut. Showed ability when he won at Rangiora in a trial on December 2 over 2000m. Expected to go well on the back of a top trial.

1-5 Rangiora 02Dec25 2000SS Trail Carter Dalgety won by 2nd BAILEYS COMET , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding by Bettor's Delight out of Elegant Art on debut. Showed ability when he won at Rangiora in a trial on December 2 over 2000m. Looks a winning hope despite the draw.

5-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 2 Carter Dalgety $2, btn 5.4m, wnr Burt , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung outwards rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover. The boring pole came adrift near the 1500m. Lay inwards late in the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 5.5 m by Burt (2:31.90) in 2yo on December 3 at $1.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten a neck by Larissa Beaudiene (2:28.90) in 2yo on November 20 at $2.50. Looks very hard to beat.

6-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 2 Jessica Young-Grant $28, btn 74.5m, wnr Burt , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr4) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 75 m by Burt (2:31.90) in 2yo on December 3 at $27.60. Not keen on his chances in this field.

4-8 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 2U Samantha Ottley $2, btn 3.2m, wnr Fox Terror , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 3 m by Fox Terror (2:38.80) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $1.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 5.5 m by Burt (2:31.90) in 2yo on December 3 at $13.60. This looks a far sterner task.