Trots OTX Manawatu - NZ

12-13 Ashburton Raceway 25Jan26 2400SS $11,193 R37 TO R40 Wilson House $16, btn 32.1m, wnr Stormy Vista , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 12th (Fr8) over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 30 m by Stormy Vista (3:04.10) on January 25 at $15.50. The run previous 7th (15m 1) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 35 m by Lonnekers (3:22.80) in 4yo+ on January 7 at $19.70. Worth another chance. Expecting a much better result from this draw.

4-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 R35 TO R39 4U Jacob J Dunn $18, btn 26.2m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:08.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered over the early stages by the driverless Becker. Raced wide down the back straight when providing inside runners with sufficient room to take evasive action if required.

Last start 4th (Fr8) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 25 m by Melton Mogul (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on January 20 at $17.70. At the run before 7th (Fr5) over 2000m at Hawera well beaten by Shezabettorgirl (2:41.60) in 4yo+ on January 18 at $25. Draws for a good showing.

5-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R35 TO R37 Jay Abernethy $12, btn 5.9m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:07.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 6 m by Melton Mogul (2:18.90) on January 26 at $12. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 6 m by The Night Fox (2:39.70) on January 20 at $5.20. Can be competitive from this draw.

6-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 R35 TO R39 4U Crystal Hackett $25, btn 64.5m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:08.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened in the run home.

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2000m at Hawera beaten 65 m by Melton Mogul (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on January 20 at $24.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 75 m by Shezabettorgirl (2:41.60) in 4yo+ on January 18 at $28.40. Cannot enthuse.

7-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R35 H J Orange $3, btn 14.6m, wnr Sweet Vintage , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m losing ground. Broke briefly near the 300m losing ground.

Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 14 m by Sweet Vintage (2:18.50) on January 26 at $3.10. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2000m at Hawera, beaten 12 m by Jaccka Opa (2:38.80) on January 18 at $2. Should play a major role.

6-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R35 TO R37 David Butcher $12, btn 7.3m, wnr Melton Mogul , 2:07.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 7 m by Melton Mogul (2:18.90) on January 26 at $11.50. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Hawera beaten 8 m by The Night Fox (2:39.70) on January 20 at $5.10. Look for improvement on last start. Could get into the finish.

4-8 Cambridge Raceway 04Feb26 2200MS $7,440 R35 TO R44 B J Hadley $39, btn 11.6m, wnr Dominus , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 11 m by Dominus (2:44.10) on February 4 at $38.60. At his previous start 4th (Fr6) over 2500m at this track, beaten 5 m by Million Dollar Chic (3:11.50) on January 8 at $23. Can play a role.

1-8 Hawera 20Jan26 2000MS $11,625 NON-WINNERS Michael Hay $3, won by 2nd Run Blaze Run , 2:07.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr7) at Hawera (2:38.60) beating Run Blaze Run in on January 20 at $3.20. Can go back-to-back.