Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

2-7 Rangiora 06Jan26 2000SS Trail Craig Thornley btn 0.3m, wnr PROPHET , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into thirteenth behind She's Crunchy at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on June 13 at $58.50. Trialling well and gets the right draw for a good return.

7-12 Cromwell 06Jan26 1800MS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $67, btn 12.4m, wnr Mighty Flying Miki , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. Hampered near the 1200m.

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1800m at Cromwell, beaten 12 m by Mighty Flying Miki (2:17.10) in 3yo+ on January 6 at $67.30. At the run before 11th (Sr3) over 2000m at Omakau beaten 65 m by Cinderella Franco (2:33.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $68.70. Capable of a better showing.

8-11 Rangiora 01Jan26 2600SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS Gerard O'reilly $39, btn 41.6m, wnr Son Of Doc , 2:10.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 100m losing ground.

Well-beaten 12 days ago at Rangiora over 2600m, and two back 7th (Fr6) over 1950m at Rangiora was 9th-12.8m 3WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Better Together (2:32.40) in 2yo+ FM on December 14 at $88.30. Must do a lot more.

2-13 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $11,193 NON-WINNERS Matthew Williamson $37, btn 4.3m, wnr Blaze Craze , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by Blaze Craze (2:34.30) on January 7 at $37.40. Race fit now and could go one better.

1-6 Rangiora 06Jan26 2000SS Trail S A Dolan won by 2nd IFYOUCOULDCWHATIC , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by Captaintreacherous out of Real Wings having her first start. Showed ability when she won at Rangiora in a trial on January 6 over 2000m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.

9-13 Phar Lap Raceway 07Jan26 2050MS $11,193 NON-WINNERS Jonny Cox $17, btn 21.3m, wnr Blaze Craze , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr7) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 21 m by Blaze Craze (2:34.30) on January 7 at $17.20. Before that, 10th (Sr3) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 30 m by Bettor N Joy (2:01.80) on December 18 at $17. Deserves another chance.

11-14 Mt Harding 18Dec25 1700SS $10,350 NON-WINNERS 3U John Morrison $125, btn 28.6m, wnr Polly Grey , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (Fr10) over 1700m at Mt Harding beaten 30 m by Polly Grey (2:12.90) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $125. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru was 4th-29m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 14 m by A Bettors Legacy (2:48.40) in 2yo+ on December 10 at $13.10. Facing a tough assignment.

7-11 Rangiora 01Jan26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $30, btn 44.0m, wnr Spirit Of Tupelo , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (U1) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 45 m by Spirit Of Tupelo (2:32.40) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $30.10. At the run before 8th (U1) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 21 m by Bettor N Joy (2:01.80) on December 18 at $36.70. Can measure up this time.