Trots OTX Westport - NZ

10-13 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,245 NON-WINNERS 3U Jack Harrington $39, btn 38.1m, wnr Cullens Beach , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr11) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 40 m by Cullens Beach (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $39.40. Before that, 9th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 4th-7.6m on the pegs beaten 19 m by Still B Miki (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $22.10. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.

2-2 Patterson Park 06Dec25 2000SS Trail Trevor Walsh btn 0.5m, wnr SARGENT HENRY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Fr3) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway well beaten by Transonic (3:02.10) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $61.70. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1900m at Kaikoura, at the bell was 7th-10+m beaten 11 m by Star From Heaven (2:21.70) on November 2 at $22.80. Hard to have.

3-5 Rangiora 17Dec25 2600SS Trail T P Borcoskie btn 2.5m, wnr CAPTAIN COMMODORE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Christies Art at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ FM on June 6 at $9.80. Likely to measure up.

14-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U S J Clarke $182, btn 137.7m, wnr Polly Grey , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 14th (Fr6) over 1700m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Polly Grey (2:12.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $182.40. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 18 m by Cullens Beach (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $56.10. Hard to have on those efforts.

4-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U Gavin Smith $49, btn 5.9m, wnr Polly Grey , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr11) over 1700m at Mt Harding, beaten 6 m by Polly Grey (2:12.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $49. At his previous start 7th (Fr6) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 13 m by Rockoutray (2:33.20) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $12.20. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

2-3 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail btn 4m, wnr HONOUR BRIGHT NOTE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly (Vincent - Dixie Reign) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Richmond Park in a trial on December 14 over 2400m. Not far away in a recent trial and looks set to run well.

2-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $3, btn 3.0m, wnr Polly Grey , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when a close second behind Cullens Beach at Geraldine over 1950m in a 3yo+ on December 6 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Polly Grey at Mt Harding over 1700m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $3. Overdue and looks hard to beat again.

7-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U Kyle Cameron $139, btn 10.5m, wnr Polly Grey , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Six-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr4) over 1700m at Mt Harding beaten 10 m by Polly Grey (2:12.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $139.30. Prefer to watch again.

3-5 Rangiora 09Dec25 2000SS Trail Robbie Close btn 0.95m, wnr ALWAYS THINKING , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Buy Kiwi Made out of Key Operator having his first start. Showed ability when third at Rangiora in a trial on December 9 over 2000m. Not far away in a recent trial and looks set to make an immediate impact.

1-4 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail M A Pash won by 2nd WILLOW VALLEY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a layoff of 11 weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when sixth at very long odds behind Mystery Creek. Recent trials will help bring him on but he will strip fitter next time.

3-4 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail btn 24.5m, wnr SARGENT HENRY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 40 m by She's A Lady (2:52.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $80.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 70 m by Scotlynn Crunch (2:22.40) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $47.50. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

8-12 Motukarara 21Sep25 2170SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $13, btn 30.5m, wnr Ideal Conqueror , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr11) over 2170m at Motukarara beaten 30 m by Ideal Conqueror (2:52.70) in 3yo+ on September 21 at $12.60. A big run would not surprise.

3-3 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail btn 24m, wnr HONOUR BRIGHT NOTE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns to racing after a spell of eight months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation when tenth at very big odds behind Shapely. Prefer to see.

2-4 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail K L Gill btn 24m, wnr SARGENT HENRY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington beaten 25 m by Still B Miki (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $26.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1900m at Kaikoura, beaten 70 m by Scotlynn Crunch (2:22.40) in 3yo+ FM on November 2 at $51.70. Has the job ahead.

5-6 Rangiora 09Dec25 2600SS Trail M P Jones btn wnr BUACHAILL DANA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 35 m by Bettor Belle (2:27.90) in 2yo F on November 27 at $10.80. Winning prospects.

4-4 Richmond Park 14Dec25 2400SS Trail btn wnr SARGENT HENRY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly (Sky Major - Cullermein) making her debut. Showed ability when fourth at Richmond Park in a trial on December 14 over 2400m. Not keen at this stage.