Trots ATX Omakau - NZ

8-10 Ashburton Raceway 21Dec25 1700MS $60,000 CG 3 Alister Kyle $74, btn 48.3m, wnr Greased Lightnin , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 50 m by Greased Lightnin (2:03.30) in 3yo CG on December 21 at $74.10. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 35 m by Wild East (2:57.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $28.20. Not keen on his chances in this field.

2-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Ferguson $2, btn 3.5m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway was leading by 2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $1.80. Shows promise and strips fitter.

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 on debut. Showed ability when she won at Rangiora in a trial on November 26 over 2000m. Strong trial form coming into this.

11-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 1700MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Alex Milne $197, btn 28.1m, wnr Ebonezy , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early stages of the run home.

Last start 11th (Sr1) over 1700m at Gore Raceway beaten 30 m by Ebonezy (2:04.30) in 2yo+ FM on December 27 at $197.10. Two runs back 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. Has the task ahead.

4-9 Ascot Park Raceway 19Dec25 2200MS $18,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Kerryn Tomlinson $20, btn 9.7m, wnr King Hit , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, at the bell was 5th-7.3m on the pegs beaten 9 m by King Hit (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on December 19 at $19.80. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, at the bell was 4th-5.6m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Hillary (1:54.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 14 at $17.10. In the mix.

9-10 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $12,063 2U Hayden Douglas $12, btn 34.0m, wnr Side Hustle , 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver H Douglas.

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 35 m by Side Hustle (1:52.70) in 2yo+ on December 14 at $11.60. One of the better chances.

10-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 1700MS $12,420 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Matthew Williamson $161, btn 27.3m, wnr Ebonezy , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Gore Raceway over 1700m, 6 days ago and two back 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. Has the job ahead.

9-12 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1609MS $8,000 NON-WINNERS 2 John Morrison $105, btn 40.2m, wnr Franco Lomu , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Locked wheels with Olympian in the run home.

Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 40 m by Franco Lomu (1:59.10) in 2yo on December 18 at $105.40. Might find this beyond her.

2-4 Rangiora 17Dec25 2000SS Trail Robbie Holmes btn 0.5m, wnr KAITUNA LOU , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start pulled up at Rangiora on December 14 over 1950m. The run previous 9th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was leading 3.6m 2WNC well beaten by Swimming Poole (2:26.00) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $4.70. Looks ideally placed.

10-10 Central Southland Raceway 14Dec25 1609MS $12,063 2U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 139.3m, wnr Side Hustle , 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay inwards and broke leaving the final bend hampering outside runners losing its chance.

Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway well beaten by Side Hustle (1:52.70) in 2yo+ on December 14 at $6.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 35 m by Treacherous Me (1:59.20) in 2yo on May 22 at $9.50. Winning prospect with that run under the belt.

4-7 Rangiora 23Dec25 2000SS Trail Jonny Cox btn 2.35m, wnr UNICO TESSA , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 23 m by Start Me Up (2:07.00) in 2yo F on November 13 at $27.40. Facing a testing assignment.

4-11 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1609MS $7,860 NON-WINNERS 2 Samantha Ottley $34, btn 22.4m, wnr Forever Miki , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 22 m by Forever Miki (2:01.90) in 2yo on December 18 at $34.10. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2000m at Oamaru, at the bell was 4th-16.8m on the pegs beaten 3 m by Fox Terror (2:38.80) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $1.90. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

5-12 Rangiora 14Dec25 1950MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS FM 2U Robbie Holmes $24, btn 9.5m, wnr Better Together , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1950m at Rangiora, at the bell was 2nd-.3m 2WNC beaten 9 m by Better Together (2:32.40) in 2yo+ FM on December 14 at $23.80. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway was 4th-7.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Sweet N Sassy (2:35.60) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $3.30. Heading the right way and should play a big role.