Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

5-10 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 1700MS $10,615 R35 TO R39 3U Ben Hope $10, btn 10.8m, wnr Burnham Girl , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway beaten 10 m by Burnham Girl (2:04.90) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $9.80. At the previous start 6th (Fr6) over 1950m at this track beaten 8 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $30.70. Worth another chance. Deserves another chance.

14-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Riley Harrison $13, btn 26.5m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last start, 14th (Fr4) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 25 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $12.50. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1950m at this track, beaten 20 m by My Ten Guitars (2:29.90) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $10.20. This looks a far sterner task.

7-13 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,193 R35 TO R40 3U Craig Thornley $11, btn 10.3m, wnr Not Over , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 10 m by Not Over (2:49.30) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $10.80. At the previous start 5th (Fr6) over 1950m at this track beaten 14 m by My Wingman (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $20.30. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

7-10 Addington 19Feb26 2600MS $14,475 R35 TO R40 4U Seth Hill $9, btn 25.7m, wnr Arma Hunter , 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't impress first-up beaten 25 m seventh behind Arma Hunter at Addington over 2600m in a 4yo+ on February 19. Will come on from that run and is a strong winning hope.

12-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Craig Thornley $37, btn 17.3m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 17 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $36.90. At the start before 7th (Sr1) over 1950m at this track beaten 9 m by My Ten Guitars (2:29.90) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $11.70. Great chance to bounce back.

9-10 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,720 R40 Sheree Tomlinson $32, btn 42.1m, wnr Don Juan , 1:59.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 40 m by Don Juan (2:26.90) on February 25 at $32.30. Before that, 11th (Fr5) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 15 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $15.90. Can do much better.

5-8 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 4U Cheree Wigg $34, btn 7.3m, wnr Warloch , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 7 m by Warloch (2:28.40) in 4yo+ on February 25 at $34.10. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 15 m by Lily's A Star (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 19 at $30.70. Best form would see him in the finish.

10-13 Mt Harding 08Feb26 2300MS $10,175 R35 4U Craig Thornley $60, btn 43.2m, wnr Didjashoutthebar , 2:10.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr8) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 45 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $60.30. Before that 13th (Fr8) over 1950m at this track beaten 25 m by Shanky's Shot (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $71.40. Finds a few better. Others make more appeal.

5-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Robbie Holmes $55, btn 5.1m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Driver R Holmes became unbalanced in the sulky near the 200m with both feet slipping from the sulky footrests.

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 5 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $54.70. Before that, 11th (Fr4) over 1950m at this track, beaten 25 m by My Ten Guitars (2:29.90) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $23.80. Capable of going a lot better.

2-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U Blair Orange $3, btn 1.1m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 1.1 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $3.40. Expected to go well again.

8-9 Addington 19Feb26 1980MS $11,844 R35 TO R45 4U D A C Roberts $24, btn 31.6m, wnr Lily's A Star , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Lily's A Star (2:28.10) in 4yo+ on February 19 at $24.10. At the start before 4th (Fr8) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 1.5 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $25.80. Has ability and can do much better.

11-12 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,000 R35 3U Jim Curtin $11, btn 28.4m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced early and middle stages.

Last start 11th (Fr9) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 30 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $10.60. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Sr6) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 1.5 m by Didjashoutthebar (3:06.30) in 4yo+ on February 8 at $12.80. Among the leading players.

5-12 Ascot Park Raceway 29Jan26 2200MS $10,000 R35 TO R38 Matthew Williamson $4, btn 6.5m, wnr Always B Royal , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 6 m by Always B Royal (2:46.00) on January 29 at $3.70. The run before 6th (Fr5) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 8 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $3.30. Can make amends.

5-14 Addington 25Feb26 1980MS $8,280 R35 4U Brent Weaver $12, btn 22.7m, wnr Changeforthebeta , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 22 m by Changeforthebeta (2:27.20) in 4yo+ on February 25 at $12.40. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 1.4 m by Normie Stead (2:33.10) in 3yo+ on February 15 at $41.30. Strong contender on his best form.

10-10 Ashburton Raceway 22Feb26 1700MS $10,615 R35 TO R39 3U Sam Thornley $16, btn 21.9m, wnr Burnham Girl , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 21 m by Burnham Girl (2:04.90) in 3yo+ on February 22 at $16.10. Before that 13th (Fr9) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 23 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $20.80. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

6-14 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2000MS $11,385 R35 TO R40 M 4U Samantha Ottley $26, btn 6.5m, wnr Gem N Em , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 6 m by Gem N Em (2:34.50) in 4yo+ M on February 15 at $25.60. Before that 4th (Sr2) over 1950m at this track beaten 5.5 m by My Ten Guitars (2:29.90) in 4yo+ M on February 6 at $16.20. Cannot enthuse.