Trots OTX Richmond Park - NZ

5-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 John Morrison $29, btn 24.6m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backs up a couple of days after he didn't show much 5th (Fr1) over 2400m at this track beaten 24 m by It's Tough (2:55.70) on January 9. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 2700m at Gore Raceway beaten 21 m by Always Dreaming (3:21.70) in 3yo+ on December 27 at $44.70. Form not up to scratch.

4-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 Tim Williams $11, btn 13.0m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (10m 2) over 2400m at this track beaten 13 m by It's Tough (2:55.70) on January 9. Two runs back 18th (20m 1) over 2810m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 65 m by Here's Herbie (3:41.10) on December 29 at $11. This looks far too tough.

6-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 Robert Butt $30, btn 25.7m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Meets It's Tough again; when 25 metres sixth at this track over 2400m in a race on January 9. Finding a few ahead of her.

7-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 Jacob J Dunn $32, btn 33.8m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (20m U1) over 2400m at this track beaten 35 m by It's Tough (2:55.70) on January 9. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 13 m by Pinseeker (2:28.00) on January 2 at $21.90. Capable of a better showing.

1-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 John R Dunn $1, won by 2nd Harrison John , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Rangiora. Last start won by a neck (20m 1) at this track (2:55.70) beating Harrison John in on January 9. Is a top chance again.

4-7 Addington 12Dec25 1980MS $36,500 FFA Olivia Thornley $41, btn 6.2m, wnr Republican Party , 1:54.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards in the run home.

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Republican Party (2:21.30) on December 12 at $40.90. Before that, 6th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Kingman (3:06.80) in 4yo on November 21 at $40.40. Watch for a spike in form.

2-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 Blair Orange $4, btn 0.3m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Pinseeker at Omakau over 2000m on January 2 at $5.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind It's Tough at this track over 2400m on January 9. Top chance again.

3-7 Richmond Park 09Jan26 2400SS $22,813 R50 Samantha Ottley $13, btn 3.2m, wnr It's Tough , 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (30m 1) over 2400m at this track, beaten 3 m by It's Tough (2:55.70) on January 9. Hard to beat on best form.

1-9 Omakau 02Jan26 2000MS $37,900 FFA Jonny Cox $8, won by 2nd Harrison John , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 6 m (Fr8) at Omakau (2:28.00) beating Harrison John in on January 2 at $7.80. Sure to go well again.