Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

3-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R38 TO R47 4U G R Sugars $5, btn 4.6m, wnr Itaintnecessarilyso , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 1100m.

Last start 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Itaintnecessarilyso (1:59.80) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $4.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2700m at this track beaten 40 m by One More Moment (3:25.90) in FM on December 13 at $63.30. Not as keen on her chances in this field.

4-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R49 TO R60 4U Tony Cameron $8, btn 16.5m, wnr Belle Neige , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Belle Neige (1:56.60) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $8.20. At the start before 5th (20m 4) over 2700m at this track beaten 15 m by Fearless (3:26.10) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $20.40. Finds the right race this time.

4-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R38 TO R47 4U Luk Chin $8, btn 4.9m, wnr Itaintnecessarilyso , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Itaintnecessarilyso (1:59.80) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $8.40. Before that, 4th (10m 3) over 2700m at this track beaten 12 m by Fearless (3:26.10) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $11. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

5-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 3 G R Sugars $9, btn 6.5m, wnr Bounce N Beyond , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bounce N Beyond (1:58.50) in 3yo on December 20 at $9.40. At his previous start 7th (20m U2) over 2700m at this track beaten 17 m by Fearless (3:26.10) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $4. This looks a suitable assignment.

1-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R38 TO R47 4U M Ranger $6, won by 2nd Brienne , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:59.80) beating Brienne in 4yo+ on December 20 at $6.40. Should be there at the business end.

10-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R49 TO R60 4U David Mcgowan $20, btn 32.9m, wnr Belle Neige , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Belle Neige (1:56.60) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $19.50. Before that 5th (10m 1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 10 m by Gold Bullion (2:47.60) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $27.70. Hard to make a case.

3-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R49 TO R60 4U Zachary Butcher $3, btn 10.5m, wnr Belle Neige , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when a close second behind Gold Bullion at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 6 at $13.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Belle Neige at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ on December 20 at $3.40. Has been close to breaking through and gets his chance this time.

1-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R49 TO R60 4U Crystal Hackett $15, won by 2nd Shesgold , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 4.5 m (Sr1) at this track (1:56.60) beating Shesgold in 4yo+ on December 20 at $15.20. Can measure up again.

7-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R49 TO R60 4U Josh Dickie $12, btn 26.5m, wnr Belle Neige , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) The near hind bandage came adrift over the early stages.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Belle Neige (1:56.60) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $11.50. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (20m 2) at this track (3:26.10) beating Eyre I Will in 3yo+ on December 6 at $3.10. Can bounce back.

12-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R61 TO R79 4U Luk Chin $74, btn 139.3m, wnr Faith In Manchester , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Last start 12th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Faith In Manchester (1:56.80) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $73.60. Two runs back 10th (10m 1) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Faith In Manchester (2:49.20) in 3yo+ on November 22 at $28.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

8-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R61 TO R79 4U M W Mckendry Mnzm $4, btn 7.8m, wnr Faith In Manchester , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Faith In Manchester (1:56.80) in 4yo+ on December 20 at $3.80. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2700m at this track beaten a neck by One More Moment (3:25.90) in FM on December 13 at $6.60. Rates highly and expected to bounce back.

2-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 R61 TO R79 4U Tony Herlihy $7, btn 0.3m, wnr Faith In Manchester , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Faith In Manchester at this track over 1609m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres fourth again at this track over 2200m in 3yo+ on December 6. Among the better chances.