Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

4-13 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $11,701 R35 TO R54 SPECIAL HANDICAP 3U Gerard O'reilly $19, btn 23.0m, wnr Kourtney Kardash , 2:02.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been just behind the placegetters at his last few starts, most recently when fourth at Rangiora over 2600m, beaten 23 metres. Drawn to advantage and is among the chances.

7-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Samantha Ottley $14, btn 20.5m, wnr Farewell Spit , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Was below her best last time when seventh over 1950m at Rangiora after finishing in the money two back at this track. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.

4-11 Oamaru 05Mar25 2600MS $9,825 R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. Riley Harrison $8, btn 13.0m, wnr The Night Fox , 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Forced to race four wide for a short distance near the 950m.

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished fourth last start over 2600m at Oamaru, 13 metres from the winner. Watch for a spike in form.

2-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2450MS $12,210 R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. 3U Amanda Tomlinson $20, btn 5.1m, wnr Penny Weight , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2450m at Reefton last time out following a well-beaten seventh at Patterson Park the run prior. Winning claims.

10-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Sam Thornley $30, btn 27.0m, wnr Farewell Spit , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover from the 1000m. Locked wheels with Judine for a distance passing the 400m hampering trailing runners.

Not a threat last start when tenth over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 25 metres. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-14 Ashburton Raceway 21Feb25 2400MS $10,350 R35 TO R39 4U John Morrison $15, btn 5.1m, wnr Okiwi Bay , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 24 runs since the last win. Last start finished fourth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway. This will be too tough.

2-7 Addington 25Feb25 2600MS $7,300 WITH COND. Ricky May $16, btn 6.5m, wnr Taketheplunge , 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home. Hung outwards near the 175m and was unable to be shifted down the track despite the efforts of driver R May with the gelding continuing to be held up until late in the run home.

Improved to finish second over 2600m at Addington most recently following a mediocre ninth at this track the run prior. A big run would not surprise.

3-9 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $11,370 R35 TO R43 INV.DRV 4U Kerryn Tomlinson $5, btn 1.1m, wnr Santanna Mach , 2:11.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish third over 2500m at Reefton last time out on the back of a mediocre sixth at Patterson Park the run prior. One of the primary contenders.

12-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U Robbie Close $8, btn 177.1m, wnr Farewell Spit , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Form average and it has been 16 runs since the last win. Last start finished 12th over 1950m at Rangiora. Can be competitive on his best form.

5-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2450MS $12,210 R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. 3U Mikayla Lewis $4, btn 11.6m, wnr Penny Weight , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 2450m at Reefton. Among the leading chances on best form.

7-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2450MS $12,210 R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND. 3U Ricky May $13, btn 16.5m, wnr Penny Weight , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 17 runs since the last win. Last start finished seventh over 2450m at Reefton. Capable of going a lot better.

7-10 Addington 25Feb25 1980MS $7,720 UP TO R45 WITH COND. Samantha Ottley $39, btn 15.7m, wnr My Ten Guitars , 1:58.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 650m.

Again missed the placings when seventh at her latest outing over 1980m at Addington. Has the job ahead.

3-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950MS $11,000 R35 TO R39 3U John Morrison $70, btn 11.6m, wnr Farewell Spit , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Was a much better run last time finishing third at Rangiora over 1950m, beaten 11 metres. With even luck is a winning chance.

6-14 Ashburton Raceway 21Feb25 2400MS $10,350 R35 TO R39 4U Robbie Close $14, btn 10.0m, wnr Okiwi Bay , 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Failed to feature again last start when sixth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 10 metres. Not on current form.