Trots OTX Ruakaka - NZ

8-15 Alexandra Park 20Mar26 2200SS $21,050 R35 TO R44 Andre Poutama $32, btn 31.1m, wnr Son Of The Cleaner , 2:07.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Continued a long run without winning when eighth at Alexandra Park over 2200m last time out. Certainly worth another chance.

8-8 Manawatu 31Mar26 2500SS $10,230 R35 TO R41 Jay Abernethy $22, btn 271.4m, wnr Eagle Hanover , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 2500m at Manawatu. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

3-8 Manawatu 31Mar26 2500SS $10,230 R35 TO R41 Andre Poutama $8, btn 23.0m, wnr Eagle Hanover , 2:05.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2500m at Manawatu last start after he was unplaced two back at Manawatu. Sure to be in the mix.

4-10 Cambridge Raceway 26Mar26 2700SS $7,720 R35 TO R46 3U Tony Herlihy $7, btn 28.6m, wnr Luca , 2:07.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Stood on the mark when the barriers were released then broke losing considerable ground. Hampered near the 600m. Lay in and dislodged a track marker near the 400m.

Finished second at Cambridge Raceway two runs ago then couldn't repeat the dose over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway last time, finishing 30 metres from the winner. Can bounce back.

7-10 Cambridge Raceway 26Mar26 2700SS $7,720 R35 TO R46 3U T D Hall $65, btn 85.1m, wnr Luca , 2:07.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked and broke near the 600m losing ground.

Has been struggling of late and finished seventh last start over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway. Experiencing a long win drought. Prefer others.

10-11 Alexandra Park 27Feb26 2200SS $14,738 R35 TO R44 Sailesh Abernethy $110, btn 142.3m, wnr Two Francs , 2:05.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 140 metres when tenth over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Wait until the form picks up.

4-7 Cambridge Raceway 19Mar26 2200SS $7,300 3U David Butcher $5, btn 16.7m, wnr Luca , 2:06.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third two starts back at Manawatu then missed the top-three last time out over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Big chance to find the winners' list.

7-10 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $47,500 R35 TO R76 3 Jay Abernethy $94, btn 28.6m, wnr Ya Rite Darl , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was last produced when seventh over 1609m at Alexandra Park three-and-a-half months ago. Maybe later.

9-11 Alexandra Park 20Feb26 2200SS $14,738 R35 TO R41 David McGowan $42, btn 46.2m, wnr Final Approach , 2:07.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished third two starts back at Alexandra Park then missed the top-three last time out over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Sure to be thereabouts.

6-6 Manawatu 26Feb26 2500SS $9,845 R37 TO R39 Wilson House $24, btn 58.9m, wnr Eagle Hanover , 2:08.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 500m.

Was safely held last time out in sixth over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 60 metres. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.