Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

3-10 Addington 25Feb25 2000SS $7,720 R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH CO J R Ford $15, btn 8.6m, wnr Illegal Alien , 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2000m at Addington last start after he was unplaced two back at this track. Prefer others on this occasion.

7-14 Cromwell 23Feb25 2600SS $11,385 R35 TO R50 G N Thornley $30, btn 15.7m, wnr Kracka Looka , 2:08.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Made contact with the sulky wheel of Nubliah Chamay when shifting inwards into the passing lane near the 300m and trotted roughly.

Finished 15 metres back in seventh at his latest outing over 2600m at Cromwell. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

2-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R35 TO R39 INV.DRV 4U Kerryn Tomlinson $10, btn 6.2m, wnr Brianna , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been close to an elusive win of late, making it three seconds in a row at his last start over 2500m at Reefton. Winning chance.

6-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R35 TO R39 INV.DRV 4U G N Thornley $15, btn 15.1m, wnr Brianna , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form average and it has been 15 runs since the last win. Last start finished sixth over 2500m at Reefton. Winning claims on best figures.

4-9 Rangiora 02Mar25 2600SS $10,423 R35 TO R42 SPECIAL John Morrison $21, btn 13.8m, wnr Silverlinings , 2:08.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early in the run home.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing fourth over 2600m at Rangiora. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

11-14 Waterlea 17Jan25 2400SS $13,455 R35 TO R50 Tim Williams $43, btn 40.8m, wnr Mm Sunshine , 2:10.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been out of the winner's circle for a long while. Finished 11th most recently over 2400m at Waterlea, 40 metres from the winner. Must improve sharply.

6-11 Motukarara 16Feb25 2170SS $10,808 R36 TO R40 4U Philippa Wakelin $5, btn 13.5m, wnr Love Walked In , 2:07.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Hasn't been too far off the placegetters at her last few outings, the latest when sixth at this track over 2170m, beaten 13 metres. Is a genuine threat.

7-11 Motukarara 16Feb25 2170SS $10,808 R36 TO R40 4U Ricky May $15, btn 21.9m, wnr Love Walked In , 2:07.0 (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 2170m at this track. Needs to lift.

8-9 Ascot Park Raceway 08Mar24 2200SS $10,423 R35 TO R50 3U Kaleb Bublitz $16, btn 56.4m, wnr Jordan Anne , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly passing the 1700m. Trotted roughly then broke again passing the 1400m. Lost contact with the field from the 700m when trotting roughly.

Has not trialled since his last outing a year ago at Ascot Park Raceway when eighth. Maybe later.

7-13 Patterson Park 07Mar25 2600SS $12,210 R41 TO R50 INV.DRV 4U G N Thornley $11, btn 23.2m, wnr Brian Beatt , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Placed two runs ago then finished seventh last time over 2600m at Patterson Park. Well placed and expected to bounce back.

1-13 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $12,210 R35 TO R39 INV.DRV 4U Olivia Thornley $2, won by 2nd Prince Teka , 2:09.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is going well of late, improving last start to score by 6 metres over 2500m at Reefton. Looks hard to beat again.

10-11 Motukarara 16Feb25 2170SS $10,808 R41 TO R50 4U H J Orange $5, btn 61.8m, wnr Martha Stuart , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Was in the money at Oamaru two back then disappointed last time when tenth over 2170m at this track. Should be in the finish.

1-9 Addington 25Feb25 2600SS $7,580 NON-WINNERS & UP TO R39 WITH C B D J Munro $12, won by 2nd Billy Kimber , 2:08.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted outwards in the run home when leading.

Was a dominant 6 metres winner at Addington over 2600m last start. Sure to be in the finish again.

11-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $29, btn 167.7m, wnr Spotlight , 2:07.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 170 metres when 11th over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks far too tough.