Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

2-7 Alexandra Park 28Feb25 2200MS $18,250 R60 & FASTER 3U M W Mckendry Mnzm $21, btn 0.5m, wnr Rubira , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a bad run at the latest outing when second over 2200m at this track, beaten half a metre. This looks a far sterner task.

1-8 Alexandra Park 07Mar25 1700MS $18,600 R57 & FASTER MOBILE M W Mckendry Mnzm $40, won by 2nd Ohoka Connor , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here off a last-start win in easier company over 1700m at this track. Others have better credentials.

2-12 Alexandra Park 20Dec24 1609MS $100,000 3 Scott Phelan $8, btn 3.5m, wnr Duchess Megxit , 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Returns from a short spell without the benefit of a public trial. Will be better for the hitout.

4-6 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 2200MS $26,850 FFA Zachary Butcher $6, btn 2.7m, wnr Republican Party , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early final turn.

Is back from a nine weeks break. Well-placed for this return and is expected to be in the finish.

5-12 Alexandra Park 31Dec24 3200SS $250,000 FFA David Butcher $16, btn 14.3m, wnr Republican Party , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back from position when the barriers were released then broke at the start losing ground.

Resumes from a spell after showing some very good form last campaign. Last appeared when fifth over 3200m at this track ten weeks ago. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.

10-14 Addington 06Dec24 2600MS $310,500 3 Blair Orange $4, btn 26.7m, wnr We Walk By Faith , 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start. Blundered shortly after the finish line and was immediately restrained by driver B Orange.

Finished off last campaign with a tenth over 2600m at Addington three-and-a-half months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell, including two wins. Strong prospects.

1-5 Omakau 02Jan25 2000MS $35,100 FFA Robbie Close $2, won by 2nd One Change , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Returns from a spell after closing last preparation with a win over 2000m at Omakau. Well-placed and should be in the finish.

3-12 Melton 01Feb25 2760MS $250,000 No NR G1 C J Dalgety $7, btn 0.2m, wnr Swayzee , 1:51.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up making the turn into the home straight

Has been about the mark lately, the latest effort a third, beaten a head, over 2760m at Melton. Sure to go well again.

1-7 Addington 28Feb25 1980MS $22,813 FFA MOBILE John R Dunn $14, won by 2nd Bazooka , 1:55.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back in winning form last time over 1980m at Addington, scoring by half a metre. Big chance of back-to-back wins.

3-6 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan25 2200MS $26,850 FFA David Butcher $27, btn 2.4m, wnr Republican Party , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from a short break without the benefit of a public trial. Likely to need the run.