Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

14-14 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $11,385 R36 TO R39 3U Carter Dalgety $67, btn 61.0m, wnr Transonic , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 60 metres back in 14th at his latest appearance over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Must improve sharply.

8-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $11,193 R37 TO R42 3U Jonny Cox $21, btn 17.0m, wnr Star On The Rocks , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to measure up two runs back then last start was a well-beaten eighth over 2000m at Oamaru, 17 metres from the winner. Wait until the form picks up.

1-7 Oamaru 27Nov25 2600SS $9,125 R35 TO R45 Henry Sail $4, won by 2nd Bettor Way , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Was a winner by 17 metres at Oamaru last time, his second win from the last four starts. Progressing well and rates highly. One to consider.

3-17 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2400SS $13,594 R35 TO R45 3U Robbie Close $18, btn 4.6m, wnr Hi Hopes , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Scored at Addington two starts back then finished third at Mt Harding last time over 2400m, finishing 4.5 metres from the winner. Finding a few ahead of him this time.

8-12 Ashburton Raceway 13Nov25 1700MS $17,000 R41 TO R44 3U John R Dunn $54, btn 21.3m, wnr Elton J , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 900m.

Failed to measure up two runs back then last start was a well-beaten eighth over 1700m at this track, 21 metres from the winner. Has the task ahead.

8-10 Manawatu 11Dec25 2000MS $11,580 R39 TO R47 3U Emily Johnson $20, btn 18.9m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 18 metres from the winner in eighth over 2000m at Manawatu. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

4-12 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $12,000 R40 TO R46 3U D G Anderson $3, btn 6.8m, wnr Mouton Cadet , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing consistently at his last few starts, most recently when fourth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Has claims based on recent efforts.

10-10 Central Southland Raceway 09Nov25 1609MS $17,500 R38 TO R49 4U Blair Orange $3, btn 41.3m, wnr Mouton Cadet , 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages until near the 600m. Weakened final bend.

Scored at Central Southland Raceway two back then less effective last time when tenth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Among the leading players.

9-11 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $18,176 R45 TO R52 Leo O'reilly $130, btn 38.1m, wnr Eun Sogno , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.

Comes here off a last-start ninth over 1980m at Addington, beaten 40 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

4-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $17,055 R45 TO R54 3U Carter Dalgety $3, btn 5.1m, wnr Commander Joe , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Again missed the placings last time out but was only 5 metres away in fourth over 1980m at Addington. Capable of a better showing.

4-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $12,773 R47 TO R60 Tim Williams $21, btn 19.7m, wnr Seaside Rose , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend.

Safely held last time when 19 metres from the winner in fourth over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

1-13 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,350 R50 TO R80 Tim Williams $5, won by 2nd Hacksaw Ridge , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored his second win from the last five runs, saluting by 1.4 metres at Wingatui over 2200m. Rates highly on recent form. Winning claims on best performances.

2-6 Alexandra Park 12Dec25 2700SS $53,700 R73 Andre Poutama $8, btn 1.6m, wnr Merlin , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards just short of the winning post placing an inside runner in restricted room briefly.

Finished second last time out over 2700m at Alexandra Park to continue the solid recent form. Very hard to beat.

12-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000MS $10,175 R35 TO R36 Sheree Tomlinson $42, btn 210.9m, wnr The Mandalorian , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 200m losing all chance.

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for four runs. Last start finished 12th over 2000m at Oamaru. Not doing enough.

11-14 Geraldine 06Dec25 1850MS $14,490 R39 TO R45 3U Sam Thornley $23, btn 21.1m, wnr To Ri Ruby , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up losing ground.

Missed out two starts ago then finished 11th at his latest appearance over 1850m at Geraldine, 21 metres adrift. Hard to have on those efforts.