Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

4-7 Addington 12Dec25 2600SS $13,688 NON-WINNERS 3U Kerry Hadfield $7, btn 13.0m, wnr Down A Hundy , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner.

Finished runner-up two starts back at Addington then missed the frame last time out over 2600m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment.

2-13 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1609MS $10,175 NON-WINNERS G N Thornley $10, btn 8.9m, wnr Bettor N Joy , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a bad run at the latest outing when second over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 8 metres. Not as keen on her chances in this field.

8-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $16,108 R38 TO R44 3U Matthew Williamson $53, btn 25.4m, wnr Caloriefree , 1:57.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued some plain form when a mediocre eighth at Addington over 1980m two-and-a-half weeks ago. Not keen.

4-11 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,808 R39 Riley Harrison $5, btn 19.2m, wnr Woodlea Diamond , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker when held up for clear racing room.

Finished third two starts back at Rangiora then missed the frame last time out over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway. Hard to enthuse.

11-11 Mt Harding 30Nov25 2300MS $12,281 R38 TO R40 3U Gerard O'reilly $7, btn 180.4m, wnr Dragon Power , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend checking a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again final bend losing all chance.

Missed out two starts ago then finished 11th at her latest appearance over 2300m at Mt Harding, 180 metres adrift. Expecting a much better run this time.

7-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $12,545 R39 TO R44 3U Blair Orange $22, btn 67.8m, wnr Flashpoint , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1000m.

Easily accounted for last time when 70 metres from the winner in seventh over 2200m at Wingatui. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

1-3 Ashburton Raceway 16Dec25 2400SS Trail Sarah O'reilly won by 2nd WHYAMIHERE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for 12 runs. Last start finished 13th over 1950m at Rangiora. Form not inspiring.

9-10 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 1700MS $24,125 R40 TO R50 M 4U Carter Dalgety btn 74.8m, wnr Nek Delight , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Registered a fine win at Wingatui two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 1700m at Ascot Park Raceway last time, finishing 75 metres away from the winner. Hard to enthuse.

2-9 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $16,108 R38 TO R44 3U Robert Butt $6, btn 3.2m, wnr Caloriefree , 1:57.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second last start over 1980m at Addington on the back of a win at Rangiora two runs back. Well-placed in this contest. Capable of playing a major role.

12-13 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,719 R43 TO R45 3U Olivia Thornley $16, btn 36.5m, wnr Crystal , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recorded a fine win at Phar Lap Raceway two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 1950m at Rangiora last time, finishing 35 metres away from the winner. Facing a tricky assignment.

11-12 Addington 12Dec25 2600SS $18,000 R45 TO R55 3U John Morrison $72, btn 27.5m, wnr Misty Blue , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tangled away. Raced wide without cover from the 1000m.

Safely held last time when 30 metres from the winner in 11th over 2600m at Addington. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

7-8 Addington 05Dec25 1980MS $16,740 R45 TO R60 FM 3U Ross Houghton $6, btn 15.9m, wnr Nothing But You , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored two runs ago at Rangiora then didn't measure up last time when beaten 15 metres over 1980m at Addington. Will make her presence felt.

5-11 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $18,176 R45 TO R52 Jim Curtin $22, btn 21.1m, wnr Eun Sogno , 1:56.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recorded a fine win at Addington two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 1980m at Addington last time, finishing 21 metres away from the winner. Facing a testing assignment.

5-10 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $18,335 R54 TO R65 Robert Butt $9, btn 9.2m, wnr Amass , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not had the best of luck with draws at her last couple of starts and finished out of the money, most recently when fifth over 1980m at Addington. Hasn't drawn the best again but expected to go very well.

12-13 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $20,350 R50 TO R80 Mark Hurrell $27, btn 30.0m, wnr Rock Or Bust , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered at the start.

Could only manage 12th last start at Wingatui over 2200m, beaten 30 metres, off the back of a win at Central Southland Raceway two starts ago. Should be in the finish.