Trots OTX Gore - NZ

10-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Rory Mcilwrick $83, btn 33.2m, wnr Hillary , 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 35 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $83.40. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 40 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7 at $11.90. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

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. Wait until the form picks up.

4-6 Central Southland Raceway 16Nov25 1609MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS F 2 E E Barron $36, btn 33.8m, wnr Seeking Clarity , 1:54.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 35 m by Seeking Clarity (1:54.60) in 2yo F on November 16 at $36.10. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 45 m by Justaweesip (2:46.00) in 2yo+ FM on October 16 at $37.30. Wait until the form picks up.

5-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Hunter $18, btn 11.9m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 11 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $17.80. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 3.5 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $43. One of the better chances.

4-12 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1609MS $8,000 NON-WINNERS 2 Samantha Ottley $41, btn 9.2m, wnr Franco Lomu , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 9 m by Franco Lomu (1:59.10) in 2yo on December 18 at $41.20. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora beaten 11 m by Better Together (2:32.40) in 2yo+ FM on December 14 at $9.50. A better run is on the cards.

3-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Craig Ferguson $3, btn 6.2m, wnr Hillary , 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Mostert at Ascot Park Raceway over 1700m on November 19 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Hillary at Central Southland Raceway over 1609m in a 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $2.70. A big run would not surprise.

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. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 25 m by Always B Royal (1:57.50) in 3yo+ FM on March 22 at $16.30. Prefer later in the prep.

6-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Kirstin Green $13, btn 9.7m, wnr Lydah Valley , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted ground inwards and struck the wheel of Star Burst near the 350m. Struck the last track marker prior to the passing lane.

Began her campaign last start running 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 9 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7 at $13.30. This will fully test.

6-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Alex Milne $26, btn 22.4m, wnr Hillary , 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 22 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $26.20. Needs to improve sharply.

4-7 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec25 1609SS Trail Max Hill btn wnr PRESLEY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly by Art Major out of Luvtahavtime on debut. Showed ability when fourth at Central Southland Raceway in a trial on December 12 over 1609m. May need this hitout.

2-5 Rangiora 09Dec25 2000SS Trail Craig Thornley btn 7.75m, wnr DIVINE MERCY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly (Always B Miki - Motu Born To Sparkle) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Rangiora in a trial on December 9 over 2000m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.

4-10 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $28,950 F 2 Robert Butt $12, btn 11.9m, wnr Havtimewillfly , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 11 m by Havtimewillfly (2:43.50) in 2yo F on December 19 at $11.90. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 2.25 m by Side Hustle (1:52.70) in 2yo+ on December 14 at $10.50. Can bounce back to form.

5-10 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $28,950 F 2 Robbie Close $8, btn 14.6m, wnr Havtimewillfly , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up rounding the final bend.

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 14 m by Havtimewillfly (2:43.50) in 2yo F on December 19 at $8.30. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 2nd-3.9m on the pegs beaten 0.8 m by Princess Renee (2:25.30) in 2yo F on December 5 at $6.70. Winning claims.

8-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Matthew Williamson $33, btn 29.4m, wnr Hillary , 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 30 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $33.10. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 5.5 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7 at $20.20. Must improve sharply.

9-11 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $14,738 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Carter Dalgety $13, btn 29.7m, wnr Hillary , 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 30 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $13.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway was 4th-4.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 13 m by Mighty Miki (2:42.80) in 3yo+ on November 19 at $5.20. Unlikely to threaten.

7-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Max Hill $30, btn 22.7m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 750m. Weakened final bend.

Last start 7th (FrU1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 22 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $29.60. Two runs back 7th (U1) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 23 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $11.80. Has the task ahead.