Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

2-11 Cambridge Raceway 04Mar25 2200MS $7,860 R35 TO R45 3U Owen Gillies $13, btn 13.8m, wnr Mantra , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Did well last time to finish 13 metres from the winner in second over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Not as keen on his chances in this field.

2-13 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $15,263 UP TO & INCLUDING R48, WITH CO Crystal Hackett $41, btn 16.5m, wnr Without You , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Had a second-row draw last time and was a creditable second, beaten 16 metres, over 2200m at this track. Rates highly and expected to go well from a low draw.

6-11 Cambridge Raceway 04Mar25 2200MS $7,860 R35 TO R45 3U Tony Cameron $19, btn 21.1m, wnr Mantra , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran an improved race second-up to finish sixth over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Others look better placed.

6-11 Addington 29Nov24 1980MS $100,000 F 2 John R Dunn $83, btn 21.9m, wnr Stella Rouge , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of General Jen near the 350m and shifted inwards simultaneously to Arafura attempting a run to the inside resulting in Arafura racing in restricted room.

Went to the paddock three-and-a-half months ago following a sixth over 1980m at Addington. Boasts a win and one minor placings from two first-up runs. Strong prospects.

5-8 Alexandra Park 07Mar25 1700MS $15,810 R47 TO R55 3U M W Mckendry Mnzm $4, btn 10.5m, wnr Roy Kent , 1:54.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been in the money in two runs this campaign, the latest when 10 metres away in fifth over 1700m at this track. Finds the right race this time.

2-8 Alexandra Park 07Mar25 1700MS $15,810 R47 TO R55 3U David Butcher $37, btn 1.4m, wnr Roy Kent , 1:54.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 1700m at this track most recently following a mediocre eighth at Hawera the run prior. One of the better chances.

2-8 Cambridge Raceway 04Mar25 1700MS $7,440 R44 TO R57 3U Todd Mitchell $3, btn 2.7m, wnr Rock Band , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Produced a better effort last start when second at Cambridge Raceway over 1700m, beaten 2.75 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

4-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 2 Peter Ferguson $16, btn 7.3m, wnr Chase Me , 1:55.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced four wide from the 600m.

Raced well last campaign with three wins. Returns here after a spell of 12 weeks. Finds a nice race to kick off.