Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

3-8 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Josh Dickie $2, btn 9.2m, wnr Carrera Hombre , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out from leader's back and was taken forward passing the 1400m to see if the lead was available before being restrained back to the trailing position.

Resumed last start and found a couple better over 2200m at this track, beaten 9 metres. This looks a stern test.

5-11 Addington 29Nov24 1980MS $100,000 F 2 Craig Ferguson $5, btn 12.4m, wnr Stella Rouge , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Placed in restricted room and raced inside several track markers near the 350m. Held up late in the run home.

Last raced at Addington three-and-a-half months ago when she finished fifth, beaten 12 metres over 1980m. Can play a role in the finish.

5-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 2 Scott Phelan $2, btn 10.5m, wnr Chase Me , 1:55.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is unbeaten when resuming and returns today after 12 weeks away from the track. Leading player.

4-8 Alexandra Park 07Mar25 1700MS $15,810 R47 TO R55 3U Peter Ferguson $9, btn 3.8m, wnr Roy Kent , 1:54.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at this track two starts back then missed the frame but wasn't beaten all that far last time out over 1700m at this track. Has the job ahead.

3-11 Addington 29Nov24 1980MS $100,000 F 2 G R Sugars $19, btn 8.6m, wnr Stella Rouge , 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.

Commences a new prep following a break of three-and-a-half months. Has never been out of the placings when resuming and is expected to prove very hard to stop.

5-7 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $15,513 R49 TO R59 MOBILE 3U Tim Williams $4, btn 8.6m, wnr Lincoln Lou , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly rounding the final turn losing ground.

Wasn't all that far away when fifth at her first run back from a layoff over 2200m at this track last start. This will fully test.

1-5 Central Southland Raceway 09Feb25 1609MS $30,000 MOBILE F 3 Kimberly Butt $4, won by 2nd Chicago Sky , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored last time in an easier race over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, getting home by 2.75 metres. Others make more appeal.

2-7 Alexandra Park 07Mar25 2200MS $13,688 NON-WINNERS MOBILE 3U Josh Dickie $5, btn 1.1m, wnr Mediator , 2:00.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here off a last-start second first-up over 2200m at this track, beaten 1.1 metres. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-8 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS 3U Tim Williams $6, btn 4.9m, wnr Carrera Hombre , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Shows great promise after just two career runs including a last start second over 2200m at this track. Has the job ahead.

1-13 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $15,263 UP TO & INCLUDING R48, WITH CO Mark Purdon $1, won by 2nd Diamonds Are Forever , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is going along well with a minor placing two back at this track followed by an impressive win last time over 2200m at this track. Should go on with it.

1-9 Addington 28Feb25 1980MS $18,950 R53 TO R62 3U Carter Dalgety $1, won by 2nd Follow Your Dream , 1:55.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Cruised to a 13 metres win most recently over 1980m at Addington. Should be at her top fourth-up from a spell and looks the one to beat again.

1-7 Alexandra Park 21Feb25 1700SS $15,513 F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WIT M W Mckendry Mnzm $6, won by 2nd Without You , 1:55.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Comes here off a last-start win in easier company over 1700m at this track. Others preferred at this stage.