Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

7-10 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600MS $10,615 R44 TO R47 3U Riley Harrison $11, btn 9.5m, wnr Watching Brief , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 9 metres when seventh over 2600m at Oamaru. Capable of taking this out.

1-8 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600MS $9,300 R41 TO R43 John Morrison $4, won by 2nd Okiwi Bay , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored over 2600m at Oamaru last start after a plain effort at Cromwell the start prior. Can play a role in the finish again.

3-13 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $11,701 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL HANDICAP 3U Henry Sail $18, btn 2.7m, wnr Kourtney Kardash , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Bounced back last start when third at Rangiora over 2600m, beaten 2.75 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

1-7 Addington 25Feb25 2600MS $7,300 WITH COND. Blair Orange $2, won by 2nd Louis , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a winner by 6 metres at Addington last time, his second win from the last four starts. Winning chance on recent form. Expected to be in the finish again.

1-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Blair Orange $3, won by 2nd Razors Edge , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Gave nothing else a chance and scored by 7 metres last time out over 1950m at Rangiora. Finds a suitable contest. Leading contender again.

7-9 Cromwell 23Feb25 1800MS $10,423 R41 TO R50 JUN.DRV 4U G N Thornley $12, btn 11.3m, wnr Quinn , 2:01.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Over raced middle stages.

Continued a long run of outs when beaten 11 metres at Cromwell over 1800m three weeks ago. Must do a lot more.

5-12 Addington 28Feb25 1980MS $18,000 R40 TO R48 3U Ross Houghton $4, btn 8.9m, wnr Hugo , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 8 metres when fifth over 1980m at Addington. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

8-11 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $11,790 R44 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U Olivia Thornley $29, btn 20.5m, wnr Blue Rock Dancer , 2:04.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 20 metres back in eighth at his latest appearance over 2500m at Reefton. Must improve sharply.

1-10 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $10,615 R40 TO R45, WITH COND. 3U Robbie Close $15, won by 2nd Lasa , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good effort last time to score by 2.75 metres over 1950m at Rangiora. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

2-10 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $10,615 R40 TO R45, WITH COND. 3U Carter Dalgety $2, btn 2.7m, wnr Social Distancing , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards on various occasions throughout.

Has been in good form lately, most recently finishing 2.75 metres away in second over 1950m at Rangiora. One of the main contenders.

1-12 Cromwell 23Feb25 1800MS $11,000 R41 TO R43, WITH COND. 3U Sam Thornley $4, won by 2nd Bismarck Du Plessis , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

Got the prize at Cromwell two runs back then made it two on the trot with a win over 1800m at Cromwell last time, scoring by 7 metres. Big chance again.

8-10 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600MS $10,615 R48 TO R55 Riley Harrison $7, btn 31.9m, wnr Seaside Rose , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Scored a fine win at this track two starts ago then couldn't follow it up over 2600m at Oamaru last time, finishing 30 metres away from the winner. Should be there at the business end.

1-9 Rangiora 01Jan25 2000MS $10,896 NON-WINNERS MR48 TO MR50 3U Gerard O'reilly $3, won by 2nd Newbiemains Arden , 2:03.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock after scoring over 2000m at Rangiora 11 weeks ago. Tricky draw to overcome but should go well.

8-12 Addington 28Feb25 1980MS $18,000 R40 TO R48 3U G N Thornley $17, btn 17.0m, wnr Hugo , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver G Thornley.

Drew awkwardly and ran below par last time when beaten 17 metres into eighth over 1980m at Addington. Experiencing a long win drought. Prefer others.