Trots OTX Oamaru - NZ

9-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Brad Williamson $29, btn 74.8m, wnr Lydah Valley , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Second up after running 9th (Sr2) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 75 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7. Must do a lot more.

2-6 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail Samantha Ottley btn 4m, wnr DOWN A HUNDY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr4) over 1700m at Gore Raceway, beaten 50 m by Lizzie Borden (2:01.30) in 2yo on August 24 at $32.20. Looks very hard to beat with that run under his belt.

8-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $11,580 NON-WINNERS FM 3U Kaleb Bublitz $66, btn 64.0m, wnr Lydah Valley , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after only three days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at Wingatui beaten 65 m by Lydah Valley (2:51.70) in 3yo+ FM on December 7. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-7 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Murray Howard btn wnr SON OF DOC , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Rocknroll Hanover out of For The Kitty having his first start. Showed ability when fifth at Mt Harding in a trial on November 9 over 2400m. Prefer to see him under race conditions before recommending.

8-9 Rangiora 20Nov25 2000MS $10,423 NON-WINNERS Robbie Close $30, btn 103.1m, wnr Spirit Of Atlanta , 2:01.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened from the 600m.

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2000m at Rangiora well beaten by Spirit Of Atlanta (2:30.70) on November 20 at $29.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway well beaten by Banksy (2:32.20) in 3yo+ on May 25 at $41.70. Open to plenty of improvement.

5-6 Phar Lap Raceway 03Dec25 2050MS $10,740 NON-WINNERS 4U G N Thornley $5, btn 14.3m, wnr Sweet N Sassy , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has struggled of late. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 14 m by Sweet N Sassy (2:35.60) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $4.60. The run previous 12th (Fr11) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway beaten 55 m by She's A Lady (2:52.40) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $8.30. Expecting a much better run this time.

11-13 Motukarara Raceway 23Nov25 2000MS $12,210 NON-WINNERS 3U Sam Thornley $36, btn 35.4m, wnr Zeus , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered in the early stages when Special Edition paced roughly. Over raced middle stages.

Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2000m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 35 m by Zeus (2:36.80) in 3yo+ on November 23 at $36.20. Before that, 6th (Sr3) over 1900m at Kaikoura beaten 18 m by Star From Heaven (2:21.70) on November 2 at $27.70. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.

5-9 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200MS $11,370 NON-WINNERS CG 3U Mark Hurrell $23, btn 19.7m, wnr Miki Skipper , 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Miki Skipper at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ CG on December 7. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1700m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 1.5 m by Mostert (2:05.40) on November 19 at $11.10. Well placed and expected to bounce back.

12-13 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $14,245 NON-WINNERS 3U Gary Shand $53, btn 84.5m, wnr Cullens Beach , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 12th (FrU1) over 1950m at Geraldine beaten 85 m by Cullens Beach (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $53.10. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2050m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 30 m by Sweet N Sassy (2:35.60) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $53.10. Can do much better.