Trots OTX Taupo - NZ

2-11 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan26 2200MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Ferguson $5, btn 1.4m, wnr Hey Miki , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when a close second behind Carolan Questro at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on January 4 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Hey Miki at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on January 9 at $4.80. In strong form and can be rewarded with a win here.

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Four-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Russian Velocity having his first start. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

5-10 Hawera 18Jan26 2000MS $12,063 NON-WINNERS 3U H J Orange $2, btn 16.7m, wnr Im All In , 2:12.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 16 m by Im All In (2:44.50) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $1.80. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 2.25 m by Big Gee (2:29.20) in 3yo+ on January 8 at $6.30. Facing a difficult assignment.

10-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Monika Ranger $55, btn 148.2m, wnr Silent Theory , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted wider by an inside runner near the 950m. Weakened from near the 600m.

Well-beaten 33 days ago at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m, before that 8th (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 80 m by Tipstar (2:44.00) in 3yo+ on November 14 at $16.30. Must improve sharply.

7-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 NON-WINNERS 3U Andre Poutama $3, btn 4.6m, wnr Genuine Imitation , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m seventh behind Genuine Imitation at Hawera over 2000m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres second again at Hawera same class on January 18. One of the better chances.

7-10 Alexandra Park 23Jan26 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Benjamin Butcher $51, btn 56.7m, wnr Lincoln Wave , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by Merle Mary. Weakened in the run home.

Has struggled of late. Backing up quickly after 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 55 m by Lincoln Wave (2:46.00) in 3yo+ on January 23. The run previous 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 12 m by Hey Miki (2:44.80) in 3yo+ on January 9 at $3.40. Among the chances on his best form.

6-12 Cambridge Raceway 04Jan26 2200MS $10,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Dylan Ferguson $12, btn 16.2m, wnr Carolan Questro , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke rounding the first turn losing considerable ground.

Last start 6th (Sr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 16 m by Carolan Questro (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $12.10. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 3rd-4.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 16 m by Silent Theory (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $3.70. Expected to be in the finish.

2-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 NON-WINNERS 3U Harrison Orange $14, btn 1.4m, wnr Genuine Imitation , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Sweet Vintage at Hawera over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 18 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Genuine Imitation at Hawera over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 20 at $14. Can play a role in the finish.

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Five-year-old gelding (Always B Miki - Precious Mach) making his debut. Despite the draw he is a winning chance.

8-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 NON-WINNERS 3U Sailesh Abernethy $19, btn 5.9m, wnr Genuine Imitation , 2:09.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 6 m by Genuine Imitation (2:41.50) in 3yo+ on January 20 at $19. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 17 m by Sweet Vintage (2:50.90) in 3yo+ on January 18 at $36.50. Has the task ahead.