Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

5-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R38 3U Leo O'reilly $18, btn 24.6m, wnr Molly Maeve Estelle , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly after 5th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 24 m by Molly Maeve Estelle (2:27.90) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $18.10. The run previous 10th (Fr3) over 1850m at Geraldine, beaten 18 m by Penny Weight (2:18.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $20.40. Draws the pegs and a return to form is on the cards.

3-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 Sam Thornley $18, btn 3.2m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 3 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $18. Rates highly. Sure to play a major role.

7-14 Geraldine 06Dec25 1850MS $14,490 R35 TO R38 3U Hayden Douglas $38, btn 10.3m, wnr Penny Weight , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1850m at Geraldine, beaten 10 m by Penny Weight (2:18.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $38.20. At his previous start 4th (Fr1) over 2300m at this track beaten 30 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $17.10. Capable of a lot more.

13-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Mia Holbrough $14, btn 35.6m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Fr7) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $13.60. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 8 m by Itsallaboutthemoney (2:49.80) on December 7 at $5.90. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Can make amends.

14-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 TO R38 3U D S Reardon $124, btn 125.3m, wnr Molly Maeve Estelle , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 14th (Sr5) over 1950m at Rangiora well beaten by Molly Maeve Estelle (2:27.90) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $123.60. Before that 10th (Sr1) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 55 m by Sofia Rose (2:32.90) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $90.50. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

9-14 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R37 3U Kyle Cameron $28, btn 12.2m, wnr Melton Magnate , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 12 m by Melton Magnate (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $28. Before that, 6th (Sr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 9 m by Judine (2:20.80) in 3yo+ on November 2 at $26.30. Watch for a spike in form.

13-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 T P Borcoskie $31, btn 19.4m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 13th (Sr4) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 19 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $30.90. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 55 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $9.80. Must do a lot more.

8-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $10,175 R35 TO R36 Robbie Close $3, btn 33.2m, wnr The Mandalorian , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was eighth behind The Mandalorian at Oamaru over 2000m on December 10 at $2.80. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2300m at this track beaten 13 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $8.70. Ready to make amends.

9-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $10,175 R35 TO R36 Samantha Ottley $17, btn 39.7m, wnr The Mandalorian , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 40 m by The Mandalorian (2:35.00) on December 10 at $16.70. Before that 6th (Sr3) over 2300m at this track, beaten 10 m by Do You Wanna Dance (2:57.30) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $34.30. Cannot entertain.

7-10 Oamaru 27Nov25 2000MS $9,650 R35 TO R37 Gavin Smith $5, btn 40.5m, wnr Keltic Tiger , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 150m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 40 m by Keltic Tiger (2:25.60) on November 27 at $5.10. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Acento (2:28.20) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $11.20. Winning claims on best efforts.

6-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $10,175 R35 TO R36 Sarah O'reilly $5, btn 31.6m, wnr The Mandalorian , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 30 m by The Mandalorian (2:35.00) on December 10 at $5.30. The run previous 12th (Fr13) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 14 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $29.10. Can do much better against this line-up.

7-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 Amber Lethaby $34, btn 9.5m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr6) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 9 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $34.30. Before that 10th (Fr5) over 2300m at this track, beaten 35 m by Anytime At All (2:59.40) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $54. This looks a far sterner task.

11-14 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,938 R35 Sheree Tomlinson $32, btn 13.2m, wnr Archie , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 13 m by Archie (2:31.70) on December 14 at $32.40. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 35 m by The Mandalorian (2:35.00) on December 10 at $45.40. Has the job ahead.

3-3 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail Chris Mcdowell btn 2.1m, wnr MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after 15 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when fifth behind Sweet Spirit at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 4yo+ on September 29 2024 at $9.90. Bold showing expected while fresh.