Trots OTX Kaikoura - NZ

4-8 Addington 23Oct26 1980MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 2 Fr2 Samantha Ottley $17, btn 15.4m, wnr Spruced Up 0, 1:57.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 15 m by Spruced Up (2:25.10) in 2yo on October 23 at $16.80. At the run before 11th (Fr7) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 13 m by Hinemoana (2:27.98) in 2yo+ on October 16 at $21.90. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

11-11 Kaikoura 01Nov26 2400SS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr13 Darnika Williams $201, btn 224.1m, wnr Dons Delight 0, 2:01.90 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began her campaign last start running 8th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 55 m by Foreman Fox (2:27.10) in 4yo+ on October 14 at $97.20. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

4-9 Rangiora 28Oct26 2000SS Trial Fr5 Blair Orange btn 2.05m, wnr THE JACKAL 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eleventh behind Cherish Me at Rangiora over 2000m on May 17 at $25.50. One of the better chances.

3-14 Addington 16Oct26 1980MS $15,525 NON-WINNERS 2U Fr2 Robert Butt $5, btn 5.1m, wnr Hinemoana 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in and struck a track marker during the early stages of the home straight.

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 5 m by Hinemoana (2:27.98) in 2yo+ on October 16 at $4.80. Has ability and strips fitter.

2-9 Oamaru 18Oct26 2000MS $12,318 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr4 Tim Williams $6, btn 6.2m, wnr Spy Major 0, 1:58.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced during the early stages.

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Spy Major (2:27.02) in 3yo+ on October 18 at $6.30. Likely improver.

2-14 Addington 16Oct26 1980MS $15,525 NON-WINNERS 2U Fr3 Carter Dalgety $6, btn 0.3m, wnr Hinemoana 0, 2:00.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in during the home straight.

Two back was well beaten into thirteenth behind Tour Party at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo CG on October 9 at $81. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Hinemoana at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo+ on October 16 at $5.60. Expected to go well again.

8-11 Manawatu 30Apr26 2000MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr4 Brooke Wilkins $34, btn 21.6m, wnr Merle Mary 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr7) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 9 m by Clap For The Wolfman (2:33.80) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $113.20. Likely to need the run.

3-8 Oamaru 18Oct26 2000MS $12,090 NON-WINNERS 2 Fr8 Max Hill $7, btn 6.2m, wnr A Mako Man 0, 1:58.10 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide during the early stages.

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 6 m by A Mako Man (2:26.85) in 2yo on October 18 at $6.70. Should prove very tough to beat.

6-7 Rangiora 15Oct26 2000SS Trial Fr4 Ben Hope btn wnr SPRUCED UP 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Bettor's Wish - Ultimate Sassenach) making his debut. Finished sixth at Rangiora in a trial on October 15 over 2000m. Maybe later.

5-11 Mt Harding 11Oct26 2300MS $11,790 NON-WINNERS 3U Fr2 Wilson House $8, btn 15.1m, wnr Hikaraki 0, 2:02.00 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr2) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 15 m by Hikaraki (2:54.50) in 3yo+ on October 11 at $8.20. Not keen.