Trots OTX Mt Harding - NZ

8-8 Addington 03Oct24 1980MS $16,740 R57 TO R70 3U Samantha Ottley $49, btn 16.2m, wnr Vessem , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing eighth over 1980m at Addington. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

12-13 Addington 27Sep24 1980MS $30,525 UP TO & INCLUDING R80 M 4U Jonny Cox $91, btn 31.9m, wnr Princess Meritaten , 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 30 metres from the winner in 12th over 1980m at Addington. This looks a far sterner test.

5-10 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,615 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL 3U R E Cameron $28, btn 22.4m, wnr Wild Willow , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 22 metres from the winner in fifth over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway. Not keen on his chances in this field.

9-10 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,615 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL 3U Sam Thornley $20, btn 55.1m, wnr Wild Willow , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a threat last start when ninth first-up over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway, beaten 55 metres. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-10 Addington 01May24 2600SS $9,650 UP TO R40 WITH COND. Terry Chmiel $9, won by 2nd Louie Vista , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was last produced when he scored over 2600m at Addington five months ago. Will be better for the run.

1-6 Wyndham Raceway 05Sep24 2400SS $11,635 R50 TO R80 SPECIAL Kerryn Tomlinson $3, won by 2nd Smoke On The Water , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returned from a spell in top order last start with a win at Wyndham Raceway over 2400m by half a metre. Strips fitter and is worth following up.

2-10 Phar Lap Raceway 29Sep24 2600SS $10,615 R35 TO R57 SPECIAL 3U Blair Orange $29, btn 2.7m, wnr Wild Willow , 2:03.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing second at Phar Lap Raceway over 2600m, beaten 2.75 metres. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

11-11 Mt Harding 08Sep24 2400SS $10,808 R42 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY 3U Samantha Ottley $19, btn 162.0m, wnr Classie Linc , 2:04.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 700m and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Has raced twice this prep and failed to threaten on either occasion, the latest when 11th over 2400m at this track four weeks ago. Must improve sharply.

3-6 Wyndham Raceway 05Sep24 2400SS $11,635 R50 TO R80 SPECIAL Sam Thornley $3, btn 2.7m, wnr Clonakilty , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been in good form of late, including a third over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway last start, beaten 2.75 metres. One of the main contenders.

9-13 Addington 27Sep24 1980MS $30,525 UP TO & INCLUDING R80 M 4U Sheree Tomlinson $128, btn 25.4m, wnr Princess Meritaten , 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't perform well last start from an awkward draw when ninth at Addington over 1980m, beaten 25 metres. Worth another chance from a much better draw.

6-9 Motukarara 17Mar24 2810SS $14,213 R40 TO R65 SPECIAL Robbie Close $6, btn 21.3m, wnr Jimmy Arma , 2:05.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at Motukarara six-and-a-half months ago when he finished sixth, beaten 21 metres over 2810m. Sure to be primed for a big run.

8-10 Addington 20Sep24 2600SS $19,300 R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Gerard O'reilly $42, btn 11.3m, wnr Tact Mcleod , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Was in winning form two back but safely held last time out in a disappointing result, finishing eighth at Addington and beaten 11 metres. In the mix if on-song.

9-9 Addington 27Sep24 1980MS $18,950 R61 TO R81 WITH COND. John R Dunn $15, btn 86.9m, wnr Wag Star , 1:54.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Strong run two back but couldn't back it up last start when ninth over 1980m at Addington. Can bounce back.

5-10 Addington 20Sep24 2600SS $19,300 R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Blair Orange $16, btn 7.6m, wnr Tact Mcleod , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been ticking along well, last start finishing fifth over 2600m at Addington. Among the leading chances again.

11-12 Addington 20Sep24 1980MS $17,000 R51 TO R60 3U Terry Chmiel $20, btn 24.3m, wnr Justcallmemiki , 1:57.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held from an awkward draw when 11th last start over 1980m at Addington. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.