Trots OTX Westport - NZ

4-10 Manawatu 11Dec25 2500MS $11,580 R35 TO R40 3U Wilson House $7, btn 8.4m, wnr Jetasi , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 8 m by Jetasi (3:08.40) in 3yo+ on December 11 at $7.30. At his previous start 6th (Fr5) over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 30 m by Spiritual Bliss (3:06.40) in 3yo+ on December 9 at $9.70. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

11-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Gerard O'reilly $42, btn 16.5m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by My Wingman, a rival who he faces again; when 16 metres eleventh at Rangiora over 1950m in a 3yo+ race on December 14. Tested again.

11-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $8,420 R35 TO R39 3U Carter Dalgety $19, btn 16.7m, wnr Henry Winkler , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up throughout the run home.

Didn't do much last start, 11th (Fr5) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 16 m by Henry Winkler (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $18.70. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 17 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $20.80. Must do a lot more.

1-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $9, won by 2nd Captain Publisher , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly and shifted outwards at the start hampering an outside runner.

Was on debut by 3 m (Fr1) at Mt Harding (2:12.90) beating Captain Publisher in 3yo+ on December 18 at $8.60. Shows promise and strips fitter.

12-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Ben Hope $17, btn 16.5m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Fr9) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 16 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $16.70. At his previous start 8th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 40 m by Hey Tonight (2:52.90) in 4yo+ on November 30 at $28.60. Expecting a much better run this time.

3-4 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail Gerard O'reilly btn 3m, wnr SWEET TARTAN , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 13th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 70 m by Auntie Deb (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $101.80. Has only trialled once and might be short on fitness.

6-6 Ashburton Raceway 16Dec25 2400SS Trail S D Lethaby btn wnr PROSPERITY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by a neck (Fr4) at Geraldine (2:32.50) beating Captain Publisher in 3yo+ on December 6 at $8. Will make his presence felt.

13-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $8,420 R35 TO R39 3U Sam Thornley $10, btn 21.9m, wnr Henry Winkler , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 13th (Fr9) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 21 m by Henry Winkler (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $9.70. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 6 m by Seaside Pond (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $35.60. This looks far too tough.

8-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $8,420 R35 TO R39 3U Sarah O'reilly $26, btn 12.4m, wnr Henry Winkler , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 12 m by Henry Winkler (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $26.40. Two runs back pulled up at Rangiora on December 14 over 1950m. Form not inspiring.

3-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $8,420 R35 TO R39 3U Blair Orange $12, btn 4.6m, wnr Henry Winkler , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Lay outwards passing the 150m despite the efforts of driver B Orange placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 4.5 m by Henry Winkler (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $11.70. Top chance in this line-up.

15-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $8,420 R35 TO R39 3U Jim Curtin $89, btn 104.5m, wnr Henry Winkler , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 400m.

Well-beaten 8 days ago at Mt Harding over 2400m, before that 13th (Fr4) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 30 m by Justyouwait (2:03.30) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $91.30. Not on current form.

3-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Robbie Close $27, btn 2.4m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Do You Wanna Dance at Mt Harding over 2300m in a 3yo+ on November 30 at $11.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind My Wingman at Rangiora over 1950m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $26.50. Winning prospects.

1-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Sam Thornley $12, won by 2nd One Eye Bandit , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Last start won by a neck (Fr14) at Rangiora (2:34.40) beating One Eye Bandit in 3yo+ on December 14 at $11.70. In form and should feature in the finish again.

4-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Tim Williams $7, btn 5.1m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start and shifted inwards checking a trailing runner losing ground. Raced wide early.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 5 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $6.70. Before that, 9th (15m 1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 14 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $6.70. Among the leading chances on best form.

3-13 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $10,175 R35 TO R45 3U Robbie Close $32, btn 5.1m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Style Council at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $13.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Seaside Pond at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on December 10 at $32. With even luck is a winning chance.