Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

4-15 Rangiora 02Mar25 1810SS $11,578 WITH COND. Ricky May $43, btn 3.5m, wnr Kowhai Summit , 2:08.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fourth over 1810m at Rangiora. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

6-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R40 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U Kerryn Tomlinson $32, btn 21.6m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 21 metres back in sixth at his latest appearance over 2500m at Reefton. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

2-10 Gore 16Feb25 1800SS $10,615 R42 TO R50 Matthew Williamson $4, btn 2.2m, wnr Imperial Man , 2:11.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start when beaten 2.25 metres into second over 1800m at Gore, making that three placings from his past four starts. Solid prospects.

5-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $12,500 R43 TO R57 SPECIAL Sheree Tomlinson $10, btn 5.1m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 2600m at Rangiora. Can do much better.

5-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R40 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U Olivia Thornley $15, btn 7.6m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 7 metres from the winner in fifth over 2500m at Reefton. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

7-8 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600SS $10,230 R45 TO R65 SPECIAL Mia Holbrough $13, btn 13.5m, wnr Who's Queen , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Began awkwardly.

Placed three back at Ashburton Raceway but hasn't shown that sort of form since, the latest effort a seventh at Oamaru over 2600m, beaten 13 metres. Bold showing expected if at her best.

3-14 Cromwell 23Feb25 2600SS $11,385 R35 TO R50 Robbie Close $11, btn 6.8m, wnr Kracka Looka , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won two back at Cromwell and maintained the good form with a minor placing last start over 2600m at Cromwell. Sure to feature.

10-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $12,500 R43 TO R57 SPECIAL Kyle Cameron $31, btn 21.9m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time at the first run of the campaign when 21 metres from the winner in tenth over 2600m at Rangiora. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

11-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $12,500 R43 TO R57 SPECIAL Tim Williams $15, btn 39.2m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 100m losing all chance.

Failed to raise backers' hopes when resuming last start, finishing 11th at Rangiora over 2600m and beaten 40 metres. Capable of testing this line up.

2-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R40 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U Sheree Tomlinson $8, btn 2.7m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished runner-up over 2500m at Reefton last start after she was unplaced two back at Patterson Park. Can retain the good form.

4-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R40 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U Amanda Tomlinson $17, btn 4.3m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recorded a nice win at Patterson Park two runs back then missed the frame but wasn't far off them last time out over 2500m at Reefton. Not keen this time.

4-8 Addington 14Feb25 2600SS $15,810 R45 TO R50 Tim Williams $7, btn 14.3m, wnr Mavis Jones , 2:04.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Finished third two starts back at Mt Harding then missed the frame last time out over 2600m at Addington. Big chance to find the winners' list.

6-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $12,500 R43 TO R57 SPECIAL Samantha Ottley $13, btn 5.4m, wnr Paris Prince , 2:09.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while but wasn't beaten all that far when sixth last start over 2600m at Rangiora. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.

5-9 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R44 SPECIAL 3U Matthew Williamson $7, btn 23.2m, wnr Jordan Anne , 2:05.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Missed out two starts ago then finished fifth at her latest appearance over 2600m at Oamaru, 23 metres adrift. Certainly worth another chance.