Trots OTX Gore - NZ

5-14 Central Southland Raceway 18Sep25 2400MS $10,350 R35 Rory Mcilwrick $23, btn 3.5m, wnr Sargent Best , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr6) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, at the bell was 12th-22m 2WWC beaten 3.5 m by Sargent Best (3:02.30) on September 18 at $23. Sure to be primed for a big run.

7-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 E E Barron $5, btn 24.0m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide from the 900m.

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 24 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $5.30. At the start before 10th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 22 m by Okiwi Bay (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on November 26 at $7. Deserves another chance.

5-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 Kerryn Tomlinson $31, btn 21.9m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr8) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 21 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $31.10. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 30 m by Bettor Off (2:49.20) on December 7 at $85.10. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

7-14 Ashburton Raceway 21Dec25 1700MS $60,000 M 5U Mark Hurrell $124, btn 22.1m, wnr Amaretto Franco , 1:54.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 22 m by Amaretto Franco (2:01.20) in 5yo+ M on December 21 at $123.50. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 40 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $8. Facing a tough assignment.

11-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 Matthew Williamson $33, btn 43.5m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up through the middle stages of the run home.

Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Sr1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 45 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $33. Before that 11th (Fr4) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 16 m by Itsallaboutthemoney (2:49.80) on December 7 at $18.60. Tested again.

12-13 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,438 R35 TO R39 3U Sarah O'reilly $65, btn 145.0m, wnr Mr President , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner.

Didn't do much at the last run, 12th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway well beaten by Mr President (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $64.90. Before that 13th (Fr8) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 45 m by Itsallaboutthemoney (2:49.80) on December 7 at $122.90. This looks a far sterner task.

5-13 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,438 R35 TO R39 3U Shane Walkinshaw $29, btn 22.1m, wnr Mr President , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 22 m by Mr President (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $28.70. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 23 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $13.80. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

9-13 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $12,210 R35 TO R37 Max Hill $13, btn 13.0m, wnr Itsallaboutthemoney , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home only obtaining clear running passing the 150m. Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 13 m by Itsallaboutthemoney (2:49.80) on December 7 at $13.10. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway was 12th-16.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Okiwi Bay (2:43.60) in 3yo+ on November 26 at $102.60. Has the job ahead.

7-10 Addington 20Jul25 1980MS $9,650 R35 3U John Morrison $5, btn 10.3m, wnr Harry Belafonte , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Harry Belafonte at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on July 20 at $4.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 4 m (Fr4) at Wyndham Raceway (3:02.90) beating Shezza Vinny in 3yo+ on October 4 2024 at $5.70. First-up record is strong, including two wins, and is a top chance to take this out.

9-15 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950SS $13,156 R35 TO R40 3U Olivia Thornley $19, btn 10.8m, wnr My Wingman , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 10 m by My Wingman (2:34.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $18.90. At the run before 9th (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 30 m by Woodlea Diamond (2:32.00) on December 3 at $10.80. Winning claims on best performances.

11-13 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2300MS $8,140 R35 TO R40 3U Gerard O'reilly $15, btn 75.1m, wnr Bettor Way , 2:03.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Weakened from the 400m.

Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 75 m by Bettor Way (2:57.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $14.90. The run previous 7th (Fr6) over 2400m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Flying Bird (2:59.60) in 4yo+ on December 12 at $5.20. Can make amends.

6-9 Ascot Park Raceway 09Oct25 2200MS $9,475 R35 Nathan Williamson $8, btn 22.7m, wnr Haley Robyn , 1:59.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver N Williamson.

Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Haley Robyn at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m on October 9 at $8.20. Rates highly. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.

2-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 Carter Dalgety $6, btn 13.5m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 13 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $5.50. Has the ability to overcome an awkward draw.

4-13 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,175 R35 Kirstin Green $11, btn 21.1m, wnr Forever Arden , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 21 m by Forever Arden (2:56.40) on December 14 at $11. At the run before 4th (Sr4) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 15 m by Bettor Off (2:49.20) on December 7 at $79. Expecting a much better run this time.

2-13 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $25,438 R35 TO R39 3U Hayden Douglas $8, btn 0.5m, wnr Mr President , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Transonic at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $44. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Mr President at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 19 at $7.80. Should go well despite the tough draw.

9-14 Ashburton Raceway 21Dec25 1700MS $60,000 GH 5U Max Hill $41, btn 19.4m, wnr Amass , 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 19 m by Amass (2:01.00) in 5yo+ GH on December 21 at $41.10. Before that 7th (Sr5) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 40 m by Transonic (2:54.60) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $31.90. Has the task ahead.