Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

6-10 Roxburgh 04Jan26 2200MS $11,580 R35 TO R45 4U Seth Hill $42, btn 30.0m, wnr Transonic , 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly late in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up final bend.

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at Roxburgh beaten 30 m by Transonic (2:40.10) in 4yo+ on January 4 at $42. The start before 9th (Fr7) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 60 m by Crackle N Crunch (2:28.60) in 4yo+ on January 2 at $10.40. Strong claims from this draw.

9-9 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2600MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 5U T P Duley $51, btn 21.6m, wnr Major Happy , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began his campaign last start running 9th (Fr3) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 21 m by Major Happy (3:16.30) in 5yo+ on January 7 at $50.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.

10-14 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R36 Samantha Ottley $31, btn 24.3m, wnr Here Comes Marty , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr3) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 24 m by Here Comes Marty (2:28.60) on January 1 at $30.70. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 22 m by Logan Rock (2:57.50) on December 18 at $15. Wait until the form picks up.

2-7 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $9,125 R35 TO R38 4U Ben Hope $31, btn 2.4m, wnr Lorton Vale , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Goodoldayz at Reefton over 2500m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $68.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Lorton Vale at Phar Lap Raceway over 2050m in a 4yo+ on January 7 at $30.70. Working towards a win and may prove hard to beat.

4-6 Rangiora 06Jan26 2000SS Trail T P Borcoskie btn 2.8m, wnr DALTON SHARD , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2600m at Patterson Park, beaten 85 m by Samvasa (3:29.50) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $39.40. At the run before 7th (Fr5) over 2600m at Patterson Park beaten 21 m by Apatchofgold (3:31.30) on December 26 at $13.70. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Do not dismiss.

4-9 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2600MS $10,423 R35 TO R45 5U John Morrison $13, btn 7.0m, wnr Major Happy , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 7 m by Major Happy (3:16.30) in 5yo+ on January 7 at $12.60. Before that, 11th (Sr1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 60 m by Don Juan (2:31.30) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $54.10. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a good showing.

6-7 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $9,125 R41 TO R45 4U Olivia Thornley $16, btn 6.5m, wnr Woodlea Rocks , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 6 m by Woodlea Rocks (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on January 7 at $15.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 16 m by Don Juan (2:31.30) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $35.20. Among the each way players.

9-11 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2600MS $9,825 R35 5U Sam Thornley $6, btn 14.6m, wnr Hey Tonight , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 14 m by Hey Tonight (3:14.80) in 5yo+ on January 7 at $5.80. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 8 m by Here Comes Marty (2:28.60) on January 1 at $10.30. Better than the last run suggests and with luck from a wide draw could bounce back.

4-13 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,193 R37 TO R41 3U Tim Williams $21, btn 18.6m, wnr Don Juan , 2:01.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 18 m by Don Juan (2:31.30) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $20.60. At the start before 10th (Sr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 8th-7.8m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Sweet Willow (2:33.40) on December 29 at $24.60. Can make an impact despite a wide draw.