Trots OTX Motukarara - NZ

3-10 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U Jim Curtin $4, btn 1.4m, wnr Ar Gee Rulz , 2:12.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third over 2500m at Reefton most recently following a respectable 4.5 metres fifth at Patterson Park the start before. Sure to be in the mix.

10-15 Phar Lap Raceway 30Sep23 2600SS $11,578 NON-WINNERS 3U Craig Thornley $7, btn 34.8m, wnr Tanzania , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted inwards at the start, crowding an inside runner.

Has not raced since finishing a well-beaten tenth on debut over 2600m at Phar Lap Raceway 17 months ago. One of the main contenders.

2-8 Patterson Park 07Mar25 2600MS $11,160 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $2, btn 7.6m, wnr Normie Stead , 2:04.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has filled a minor placing at his last two starts, the latest effort a second over 2600m at Patterson Park. Leading contender.

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Four-year-old mare from the Brian Kerr stable having her first start. Yet to be spotted at the trials. Will be better for the run.

4-13 Oamaru 05Mar25 2000MS $10,175 NON-WINNERS 3U Samantha Ottley $21, btn 13.0m, wnr Grazie , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has missed the frame but not been too far away last few, most recently finishing fourth at Oamaru over 2000m. Should figure prominently.

2-10 Reefton 09Mar25 2500SS $11,580 NON-WINNERS 3U G N Thornley $26, btn 0.3m, wnr Ar Gee Rulz , 2:12.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved to finish second over 2500m at Reefton last time out on the back of a mediocre seventh at Rangiora the run prior. Facing a tricky assignment.

4-6 Kaikoura 04Nov24 1900MS $13,425 NON-WINNERS 2U Terry Chmiel $9, btn 9.5m, wnr Selsey Anne , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing fourth over 1900m at Kaikoura four-and-a-half months ago. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.

2-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U John R Dunn $29, btn 1.1m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Getting close to that elusive win after being beaten 1.1 metres at Rangiora over 1950m at her latest run. Bold showing expected.

9-10 Ashburton Raceway 28Oct24 2400SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Matthew Williamson $25, btn 29.2m, wnr Buddha , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was last produced when ninth over 2400m at Ashburton Raceway four-and-a-half months ago. Wait and see how he returns.

9-12 Rangiora 02Mar25 1950SS $12,000 NON-WINNERS 3U Robert Anderson $53, btn 36.5m, wnr Quicker Than Quick , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 35 metres from the winner in ninth over 1950m at Rangiora. This looks a far sterner test.