Trots OTX Westport - NZ

6-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $13, btn 14.3m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $13.30. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 21 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. Deserves another chance.

6-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $10,525 NON-WINNERS 3U Sarah O'reilly $45, btn 19.7m, wnr Lauzelle , 2:12.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 19 m by Lauzelle (3:17.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $44.60. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 50 m by Amistozo (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $83.90. Hard to have.

1-3 Ashburton Raceway 23Sep25 2400SS Trail Ricky May won by 2nd CHOCOLATE ANGUS , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding by Superfast Stuart out of Monaro Miss on debut. Showed ability when he won at Ashburton Raceway in a trial on September 23 over 2400m. Strong trial form coming into this.

5-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $6, btn 13.5m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 13 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $6.30. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 30 m by Something Else (3:26.90) on November 20 at $4.50. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

12-12 Addington 22Aug25 2600SS $15,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $95, btn 147.4m, wnr Billy Kimber , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing all chance.

First up. At the last run he 12th (FrU2) over 2600m at Addington well beaten by Billy Kimber (3:24.10) in 3yo+ on August 22 at $95.10. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.

9-10 Rangiora 14Dec25 2600SS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $27, btn 36.2m, wnr Castleisland , 2:15.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 100m losing all chance.

Last start 9th (FrU2) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 35 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $27.30. Before that, 9th (FrU3) over 1950m at Geraldine well beaten by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $29.40. This looks a suitable assignment.

3-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $10,525 NON-WINNERS 3U Robbie Holmes $23, btn 10.3m, wnr Lauzelle , 2:12.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide middle stages.

Two back was well beaten into third behind Castleisland at Rangiora over 2600m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $16.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lauzelle at Mt Harding over 2400m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $23. Solid top-three prospects.