Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

9-11 Rangiora 23Dec25 2600SS Trail Amber Lethaby btn wnr NOBILO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by Majestic Monkey (2:31.90) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $7.30. At the previous start 8th (Fr5) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 60 m by Something Else (3:26.90) on November 20 at $17.10. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature off the inside draw.

8-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U D D Mccormick $51, btn 87.2m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened in the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 85 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $51.30. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse beaten 20 m by Della's Fella (2:57.60) in 3yo+ on October 26 at $35.10. Expecting a better run this time.

13-15 Mt Harding 18Dec25 2400SS $10,525 NON-WINNERS 3U Ray Jenkins $71, btn 170.6m, wnr Lauzelle , 2:12.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Again, raced wide from the 900m. Broke near the 450m losing all chance.

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 13th (Fr10) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Lauzelle (3:17.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $71.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

2-6 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $22,375 2 Kirstin Green $24, btn 0.8m, wnr Mumsdawitch , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway was leading by 4.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 0.8 m by Mumsdawitch (2:49.20) in 2yo on December 19 at $24.30. Sure to be there at the business end.

8-9 Ascot Park Raceway 26Oct25 2200SS $11,370 3U Mark Hurrell $48, btn 87.8m, wnr Lady Whistledown , 2:06.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr5) over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway well beaten by Monaro Medora (3:10.40) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $9.70. Probably needs this hitout.

12-13 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 2700SS $15,263 3U Max Hill $32, btn 250.3m, wnr Major Fear , 2:06.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Trotted roughly at the start. Broke near the 2300m losing all chance.

Last start 12th (Fr1) over 2700m at Gore Raceway, well beaten by Major Fear (3:32.80) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $31.70. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, at the bell was 4th-14.5m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Father Ned (3:10.30) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $10. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

9-10 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Alex Milne $101, btn 174.7m, wnr Father Ned , 2:07.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Last start 9th (Fr7) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway well beaten by Father Ned (3:10.30) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $100.70. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 2200m at Wingatui was leading by.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 40 m by Joany Baby (3:03.80) in 3yo+ on December 7 at $71.20. Not on current form.

1-2 Central Southland Raceway 12Dec25 2400SS Trail Brent Barclay won by 2nd DON'T STOP BELIEVING , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding by Father Patrick out of Jocy Jaccka on debut. Won a trial on December 12 at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m. Should go well on the back of a top trial.

8-11 Gore Raceway 28Sep25 2700SS $14,738 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Phil Williamson $23, btn 57.5m, wnr Gasherbrum , 2:11.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr1) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 60 m by Gasherbrum (3:40.80) in 3yo+ on September 28 at $22.70. Can play a role in the finish.

9-11 Richmond Park 14Jan24 2400SS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Blair Orange $12, btn 64.8m, wnr Harmonia , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Resuming after a spell of two years. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind Harmonia at Richmond Park over 2400m in a 3yo+ on January 14 2024 at $12.30. One of the primary contenders.

6-10 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 2400SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Kirk Larsen $33, btn 38.3m, wnr Father Ned , 2:07.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (FrU2) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 40 m by Father Ned (3:10.30) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $33.20. Not keen on her chances.

5-11 Rangiora 23Dec25 2600SS Trail Blair Orange btn wnr NOBILO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by Majestic Son out of Ruby N Diamonds having her first start. Showed ability when fifth at Rangiora in a trial on December 23 over 2600m. Shaping up nicely.