Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

4-5 Rangiora 21Apr26 2600SS Trail Philippa Wakelin btn 8m, wnr STARSTRUCK , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding (Royal Aspirations - Fast Wet N Windee) making his debut. Finished fourth in a trial on April 21 at Rangiora over 2600m. Facing a tough task.

5-12 Mt Harding 12Apr26 2400SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Kimberly Butt $5, btn 24.6m, wnr Johnny Trotter , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked and locked wheels with Imperial Knight rounding the first bend losing ground.

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 24 m by Johnny Trotter (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on April 12 at $4.90. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington beaten 0.5 m by Terry Webster (2:32.40) in 3yo+ on April 8 at $2.20. Should be involved on her recent form.

2-5 Rangiora 21Apr26 2600SS Trail Kerry Hadfield btn 1.25m, wnr STARSTRUCK , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old mare by Creatine out of Libby's Angel on debut. Finished second at Rangiora in a trial on April 21 over 2600m. Will be better for the run.

5-5 Ashburton Raceway 14Apr26 2400SS Trail Samantha Ottley btn wnr REGAL SUMMIT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start pulled up at Mt Harding on March 22 over 2400m. Two runs back 2nd (FrU2) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 11 m by Meandad (2:34.30) in 3yo+ on March 4 at $4.20. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.

2-5 Ashburton Raceway 14Apr26 2400SS Trail Ray Jenkins btn 0.2m, wnr REGAL SUMMIT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by Blue Collar (2:31.50) in 3yo+ on February 27 at $56.70. Before that, 7th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, well beaten by Living On A Prayer (2:33.30) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $88.90. Solid top-three prospects.

1-5 Ashburton Raceway 14Apr26 2400SS Trail Thomas Borcoskie won by 2nd KAYLEEBELLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth behind Kyvalley Ray at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo on October 10 at $23.20. Can measure up.

1-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 4U Robbie Holmes $4, won by 2nd Georgia Trouble , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by 2 m (Fr3) at Motukarara Raceway (2:56.80) beating Georgia Trouble in 4yo+ on April 22 at $4. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 11 m by Johnny Trotter (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on April 12 at $14.30. Others read better.

3-5 Ashburton Raceway 14Apr26 2400SS Trail Colin Defilippi btn 0.30000000m, wnr REGAL SUMMIT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Delphyne at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo on December 12 at $2.50. Expected to be in the finish.

4-7 Addington 17Apr26 2600SS $13,688 NON-WINNERS 3U C B Ford $9, btn 8.1m, wnr Whatz The Luck , 2:09.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2600m at Addington beaten 8 m by Whatz The Luck (3:29.40) in 3yo+ on April 17 at $9.10. Before that, 6th (Fr7) over 2400m at Mt Harding beaten 35 m by Johnny Trotter (3:15.80) in 3yo+ on April 12 at $19.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

3-9 Addington 15Apr26 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $3, btn 4.6m, wnr What's The Whisper , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back slightly at the start after being briefly placed in restricted room by an inside runner. Trotted roughly shortly after the start after striking the sulky wheel of Stuarts Buller Boy when being crowded.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind What's The Whisper at Addington over 1980m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at Addington same class on April 8. Winning claims.

2-6 Ashburton Raceway 14Apr26 2400SS Trail Robert Butt btn 0.5m, wnr UP AND GO , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by What The Hill out of Ella Lavra having his first start. Finished second at Ashburton Raceway in a trial on April 14 over 2400m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.

9-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 4U Carter Dalgety $24, btn 71.6m, wnr Which Way , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Which Way, a rival who he faces again; when 70 metres ninth at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 4yo+ race on April 22. Not keen on his chances in this field.

6-9 Addington 15Apr26 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Steve Trotter $43, btn 51.6m, wnr What's The Whisper , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back from the Unruly at the start. Weakened from the 500m.

Last start 6th (FrU1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 50 m by What's The Whisper (2:32.20) in 3yo+ on April 15 at $42.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Terry Webster (2:32.40) in 3yo+ on April 8 at $100.50. Not going well enough.

3-9 Rangiora 07Apr26 2600SS Trail Devon Dolan btn 22m, wnr BROOKS SPIRIT , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly (Six Pack - Continental Auto) making her debut. Finished third in a trial on April 7 at Rangiora over 2600m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.

7-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 4U Lionel Dobbs $52, btn 57.2m, wnr Which Way , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Which Way, a rival who he faces again; when 55 metres seventh at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 4yo+ race on April 22. Has the job ahead.

4-9 Addington 15Apr26 1980MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Payne $14, btn 6.8m, wnr What's The Whisper , 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington beaten 6 m by What's The Whisper (2:32.20) in 3yo+ on April 15 at $13.50. Two runs back 10th (FrU7) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 45 m by Wot Up Tyron (2:50.90) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $39.10. Hard to have.

3-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 4U Samantha Ottley $3, btn 6.5m, wnr Which Way , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (FrU1) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 6 m by Which Way (2:56.80) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $3.30. Two runs back 6th (FrU5) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 10 m by Wot Up Tyron (2:50.90) in 3yo+ on April 6 at $10.70. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.

4-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $11,370 NON-WINNERS 4U John Versteeg $6, btn 10.0m, wnr Which Way , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (FrU2) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 10 m by Which Way (2:56.80) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $6.30. Two runs back 6th (FrU5) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 10 m by Whatz The Luck (3:29.40) in 3yo+ on April 17 at $34.50. Form not up to scratch.

99-10 Reefton 08Mar26 2500SS $11,098 3U Wilson House $14, btn 267.3m, wnr Didn't Di , 2:11.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke after 150m losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Last start pulled up at Reefton on March 8 over 2500m. Before that, 12th (FrU4) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 70 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $11.50. Looks ideally placed.