Trots OTX Rangiora - NZ

3-10 Addington 08Apr26 1980MS $7,720 R40 Wilson House $10, btn 6.2m, wnr Kotare Kelso , 1:59.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind My Wingman at Addington over 2600m in a 4yo+ on April 4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Kotare Kelso at Addington over 1980m on April 8 at $10.30. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

8-8 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2000MS $9,300 R38 TO R40 4U Gemma Thornley $4, btn 12.7m, wnr Farewell Spit , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 12 m by Farewell Spit (2:36.10) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $3.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m (Fr7) at Motukarara Raceway (2:34.20) beating Magical Max in 3yo+ on April 6 at $5.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Drawn well and expected to improve.

9-9 Addington 01May26 2600MS $17,055 R40 TO R44 3U A M Butt $11, btn 36.5m, wnr Bettor Go Vinnie , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2600m at Addington beaten 35 m by Bettor Go Vinnie (3:13.40) in 3yo+ on May 1. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 7 m by Classie Linc (2:32.50) in 5yo+ on April 22 at $15. Has the same draw and is worth another chance.

6-7 Addington 08Apr26 1980MS $7,300 R35 TO R45 4U A C White $6, btn 31.1m, wnr Kowhai Nugget , 2:01.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at Addington over 1980m 4yo+ on February 25. Last time out 6th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Kowhai Nugget (2:29.40) in 4yo+ on April 8 at $5.60. Do not dismiss.

7-12 Addington 04Apr26 2600MS $17,500 R35 TO R47 4U A M Butt btn 27.0m, wnr My Wingman , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung outwards throughout. Over-raced middle stages.

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 2600m at Addington, beaten 25 m by My Wingman (3:12.40) in 4yo+ on April 4. Before that 11th (Fr9) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 20 m by Foliejon Star (2:58.50) in 4yo+ on March 22 at $34.70. This looks tough.

11-11 Rangiora 26Apr26 2600SS $11,790 R35 TO R40 4U Gemma Thornley $12, btn 113.7m, wnr Country Gold , 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 11th (FrU2) over 2600m at this track, well beaten by Country Gold (3:17.00) in 4yo+ on April 26 at $12.30. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 2600m at Addington beaten 4.5 m by Jukebox Gypsy (3:13.90) in 4yo+ on April 19 at $16. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

3-14 Addington 19Apr26 2600MS $12,938 R35 TO R45 4U Olivia Thornley $37, btn 1.9m, wnr Jukebox Gypsy , 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2600m at Addington beaten 2 m by Jukebox Gypsy (3:13.90) in 4yo+ on April 19 at $37.40. Rates highly. Will be right in the thick of things.

2-11 Rangiora 26Apr26 2000MS $12,281 R35 TO R45 FM 3U Sarah O'reilly $12, btn 0.8m, wnr Mattie Nevin , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2000m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Mattie Nevin (2:28.70) in 3yo+ FM on April 26 at $11.60. Big chance.

7-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $9,475 R35 TO R40 4U Kerryn Tomlinson $17, btn 24.3m, wnr Carlin , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 24 m by Carlin (2:48.70) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $17. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 5 m by Hi Hopes (3:08.40) in 4yo+ on April 12 at $32.30. Not keen on her chances in this field.

5-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2000MS $9,475 R35 TO R37 4U Craig Thornley $18, btn 11.9m, wnr Flyaway , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 11 m by Flyaway (2:33.50) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $17.70. Before that, 8th (Fr8) over 2100m at Phar Lap Racecourse, beaten 25 m by Taumutu Lad (2:39.70) in 4yo+ on April 1 at $19. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

3-9 Motukarara Raceway 22Apr26 2170SS $9,475 R35 TO R40 4U Robbie Close $57, btn 3.2m, wnr Carlin , 2:05.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr7) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 3 m by Carlin (2:48.70) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $56.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr9) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 25 m by Hi Hopes (3:08.40) in 4yo+ on April 12 at $44.20. Will find this tough.