Trots OTX Richmond Park - NZ

5-9 Rangiora 01Jan26 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R40 Sam Thornley $44, btn 41.0m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened early in the run home.

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr11) over 2600m at Rangiora beaten 40 m by Lonnekers (3:23.00) on January 1 at $44.30. Before that 13th (Fr9) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 21 m by Henry Winkler (3:08.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $9.70. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-11 Rangiora 01Jan26 2600SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS Samantha Ottley $4, won by 2nd Hughes Two Me , 2:10.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won a big 5 m win (Fr1) at Rangiora (3:30.10) beating Hughes Two Me in on January 1 at $3.80. Has an inside draw and looks tough to beat again.

2-9 Rangiora 01Jan26 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R40 Seth Hill $3, btn 3.2m, wnr Lonnekers , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Lonnekers at Rangiora over 2600m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fourth at Addington over 1980m in 2yo on August 30 2024. Sure to be there at the business end.

10-12 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2000MS $12,500 R40 TO R43 3U John R Dunn $85, btn 36.7m, wnr Mighty Flying Lou , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 11 days ago at Motukarara Raceway over 2000m, and two back 7th (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 23 m by Ohoka Cobra (2:28.70) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $23.60. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-8 Reefton 30Dec25 2450MS $11,625 R36 TO R40 3U Robbie Close $3, btn 32.4m, wnr The Mandalorian , 2:08.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.

Last start was well beaten into second behind The Mandalorian at Reefton over 2450m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $3.30. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2600m at Patterson Park, at the bell was 7th-12.6m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Samvasa (3:29.50) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $5.30. Among the chances.

7-14 Gore Raceway 27Dec25 1700MS $12,420 R35 Tim Williams $7, btn 18.6m, wnr Raknruin , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards leaving the final bend.

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1700m at Gore Raceway was 9th-15.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Raknruin (2:03.00) on December 27 at $6.80. Before that, 11th (Sr1) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 75 m by Bettor Way (2:57.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $14.90. Can do much better.

8-14 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2000MS $12,938 WITH COND. Terry Chmiel $25, btn 13.0m, wnr Sweet Willow , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 10th-11.2m 3WWC beaten 13 m by Sweet Willow (2:33.40) on December 29 at $24.80. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1700m at Ascot Park Raceway, at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Nek Delight (2:03.20) in 4yo+ M on December 19 at $6.10. Rates highly and can atone.

2-10 Motukarara Raceway 29Dec25 2170SS $12,063 R40 TO R49 4U Seth Hill $6, btn 2.2m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 7th-20+m beaten 2.25 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:47.30) in 4yo+ on December 29 at $5.90. Sure to play a major role.

6-11 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $10,808 R35 TO R45 M 4U Seth Hill $65, btn 27.8m, wnr Kowhai Star , 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr9) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 30 m by Kowhai Star (2:30.50) in 4yo+ M on January 1 at $64.70. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 23 m by Dynasty (2:00.80) in 4yo M on December 21 at $78.90. This looks too tough.

3-5 Rangiora 23Dec25 2600SS Trail Jonny Cox btn 1.25m, wnr WARRIOR CHIEF , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr9) at Oamaru (2:43.60) beating Stormy Vista in 3yo+ on December 10 at $4.90 at the bell was leading 4m on the pegs. Looks very hard to beat.

11-15 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,735 R35 TO R45 3U Sheree Tomlinson $5, btn 11.9m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Forced wider on the track passing the 1700m.

Last start 11th (Fr2) over 1950m at Geraldine, at the bell was 5th-6.8m 3WNC beaten 11 m by Quicker Than Quick (2:30.40) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $4.60. At the run before 5th (15m 11) over 2400m at Mt Harding was 13th-22.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hi Hopes (3:07.50) in 3yo+ on November 30 at $15. Genuine contender under these conditions.