Trots OTX Ashburton - NZ

9-11 Addington 07Feb25 2600MS $98,250 FFA FM Matthew Williamson $34, btn 12.2m, wnr Lakelsa , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 700m.

Scored at Addington two back then less effective last time when ninth over 2600m at Addington. Bold showing expected.

6-10 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $24,125 R58 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Gerard O'reilly $31, btn 13.5m, wnr Wish Me Luck , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by Here'S Herbie racing into the first bend and broke after locking wheels with Double Time losing ground.

Turned in a nice run two back then missed the placings last time when 13 metres adrift over 2600m at Rangiora. This looks tough.

1-12 Addington 14Feb25 2000SS $17,000 R40 TO R50 Carter Dalgety $14, won by 2nd Seaside Pond , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good effort last time to score by half a metre over 2000m at Addington. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-8 Addington 14Feb25 2600SS $18,600 R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Tim Williams $14, won by 2nd Audacity , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly.

Scored by 1.5 metres over 2600m at Addington last start on the back of a solid 4.5 metres sixth at Addington the run before. Winning prospects.

3-10 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $24,125 R58 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN John Morrison $14, btn 4.3m, wnr Wish Me Luck , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Has been racing very well, winning one races from the past three outings. Last start finished third over 2600m at Rangiora. Going well and should feature prominently.

7-9 Oamaru 02Feb25 3000SS $18,950 R51 TO R100 SPECIAL Matthew Williamson $11, btn 8.1m, wnr Homebush Lad , 2:08.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Won two back at Cromwell but followed that with a seventh at Oamaru over 3000m last time. Winning chance on his best form.

2-8 Addington 14Feb25 2600SS $18,600 R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN R E Cameron $6, btn 1.6m, wnr Dance Till Dawn , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2600m at Addington last start on the back of a well-beaten tenth at Rangiora the run prior. Will be right in the thick of things.

5-10 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $24,125 R58 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Tim Williams $14, btn 10.3m, wnr Wish Me Luck , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Crowded by outside runners and locked wheels with Woodbine Rocks racing into the first bend losing ground.

Was safely held last time out in fifth over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 10 metres. This looks a far sterner test.

1-10 Rangiora 06Feb25 2600SS $24,125 R58 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN Blair Orange $2, won by 2nd Who's Delight , 2:07.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished second at Addington two starts back then improved to score last start over 2600m at Rangiora by 3 metres. Winning claims.

5-8 Mt Harding 09Feb25 3000SS $18,600 R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HAN John R Dunn $13, btn 25.7m, wnr Buckskin , 2:06.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 25 metres back in fifth at his latest run over 3000m at Mt Harding. Must do a lot more.

1-5 Addington 20Feb25 2600SS $20,183 R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY John Morrison $3, won by 2nd Vessem , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished off last campaign with a win over 2600m at Addington ten weeks ago. Well-placed and should be in the finish.