Trots OTX Oamaru - NZ

10-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Brad Williamson $11, btn 269.7m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finding that maiden win elusive. Backing up quickly after 10th (Fr3) over 2200m at Wingatui, well beaten by Joany Baby (3:03.80) in 3yo+ on December 7. The start before 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at Addington, well beaten by Alotoftrouble (2:40.80) in 4yo+ on October 15 at $5.20. Winning chance on his best form.

2-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 0.8m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Muscle Dash at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m in a 2yo+ on November 26 at $7. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Joany Baby at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 7. One of the likely contenders.

2-3 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail John Morrison btn 0.2m, wnr HEZA COOL DUDE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Majestic Son out of Without Fear having his first start. Showed ability when second at Mt Harding in a trial on November 9 over 2400m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.

1-2 Rangiora 02Dec25 2600SS Trail Samantha Ottley won by 2nd SPEAKEASY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, at the bell was leading 3.9m on the pegs beaten 35 m by Duchess Maria (2:50.70) in 2yo on April 27 at $31.20. Among the leading chances.

1-3 Mt Harding 09Nov25 2400SS Trail Ricky May won by 2nd MAJOR FEAR , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding (Marcoola - Sheza Trendy Monarch) making his debut. Won a trial on November 9 at Mt Harding over 2400m. Expected to go well on the back of a top trial.

1-7 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail John Morrison won by 2nd LAUZELLE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Creatine out of Sueno having her first start. Won a trial on December 1 at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Expected to go well on the back of a top trial.

5-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U Leo O'reilly $11, btn 25.4m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1950m at Geraldine, beaten 25 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $10.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 8 m by Inquizitive Man (3:33.40) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $24.40. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U W D O'connell $12, won by 2nd Bacardi Doll , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here in the right form. Won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at Wingatui (3:03.80) beating Bacardi Doll in 3yo+ on December 7. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2700m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 35 m by To The Moon And Back (3:33.10) on July 6 at $44. Not keen.

4-5 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail John Morrison btn 15m, wnr MUMSDAWITCH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns to racing after a spell of five months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when eighth unwanted in the market behind Lipstick. May need the outing and prefer others this time.

8-10 Wingatui 07Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Michael Heenan $27, btn 13.0m, wnr Joany Baby , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (FrU2) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 13 m by Joany Baby (3:03.80) in 3yo+ on December 7. Two runs back 6th (FrU3) over 2600m at this track beaten 30 m by Morrie Afton (3:32.10) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $41.70. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

7-10 Geraldine 06Dec25 1950SS $13,510 NON-WINNERS 3U Lionel Dobbs $39, btn 50.5m, wnr D J's Gamble , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Geraldine over 1950m, 4 days ago and two back 6th (FrU4) over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway beaten 21 m by Inquizitive Man (3:33.40) in 4yo+ on December 3 at $21.20. Must do a lot more.

2-5 Ashburton Raceway 01Dec25 2400SS Trail Chris Mcdowell btn 2.5m, wnr MUMSDAWITCH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 14th (Fr4) over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, well beaten by Tribbiani (2:55.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $134.80. Two runs back 14th (Fr5) over 2400m at Mt Harding, well beaten by Kowhai Sunburst (3:28.60) in 3yo+ on October 5 at $40.10. Hard to make a case.