Trots OTX Gore - NZ

6-7 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec25 1609SS Trail R J Stevens btn wnr PRESLEY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Sky Major - Batini) making his debut. Showed ability when sixth at Central Southland Raceway in a trial on December 12 over 1609m. Will benefit from this raceday experience.

10-10 Ascot Park Raceway 03Apr25 2200MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS MR45 TO MR50 3U R J Gutsell $30, btn 51.6m, wnr The Real Crunch , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind The Real Crunch at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on April 3 at $30.20. Can play a role in the finish.

7-8 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 2U John Morrison $20, btn 18.9m, wnr A Bettors Legacy , 2:15.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 18 m by A Bettors Legacy (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $20.20. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 75 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7 at $29.10. Prefer others.

No form available.

Three-year-old gelding by Sweet Lou out of Kate Rocks having his first start. Shaping up nicely.

5-8 Oamaru 10Dec25 2000SS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 2U Mark Hurrell $4, btn 13.8m, wnr A Bettors Legacy , 2:15.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered early in the run home when an inside runner shifted outwards.

Last start 5th (FrU2) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 13 m by A Bettors Legacy (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $3.80. At the start before 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 19 m by Miki Skipper (2:48.80) in 3yo+ CG on December 7 at $22.50. Capable of a lot more.

1-5 Rangiora 26Nov25 2000SS Trail Craig Thornley won by 2nd CAPTAIN TYRON , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Ultimate Machete out of Crystal Slipper having her first start. Showed ability when she won at Rangiora in a trial on November 26 over 2000m. Will be better for the run.

8-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Rory Mcilwrick $34, btn 35.6m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 35 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $34.10. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 15 m by Wild East (2:57.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $77.30. Hard to make a case.

2-10 Ashburton Raceway 21Dec25 1700MS $60,000 CG 3 Brent Barclay $53, btn 3.2m, wnr Greased Lightnin , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final bend.

Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 3 m by Greased Lightnin (2:03.30) in 3yo CG on December 21 at $52.80. Another big run is on the cards.

2-3 Ashburton Raceway 16Dec25 1700SS Trail M P Jones btn 1.25m, wnr BETTABE LOU , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Bettor's Delight - Change Time) making his debut. Finished second in a trial on December 16 at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m. Shaping up nicely.

6-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $14, btn 13.2m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 13 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $13.90. Two runs back 8th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 13th-17.3m 3WWC beaten 13 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:42.40) on August 24 at $79.80. Watch for a spike in form.

3-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $36, btn 4.3m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $36.10. Fitter an sits high among the chances.

4-7 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400MS $10,950 NON-WINNERS 3U D G Anderson $9, btn 8.1m, wnr Wild East , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 8 m by Wild East (2:57.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $8.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 6 m by Miki Skipper (2:48.80) in 3yo+ CG on December 7 at $13.50. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

10-10 Central Southland Raceway 31Aug25 1609MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Hayden Douglas $112, btn 269.7m, wnr Dragoness , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 800m when becoming awkwardly placed on the sulky wheel of Mind Philly after a slight easing of the pace, losing its chance.

Resuming after a layoff of four months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when tenth at very long odds behind Dragoness. This run will do him the world of good.