Trots OTX Manawatu - NZ

2-14 Addington 19Apr25 2600MS $31,050 R45 TO R47 4U Ricky May $41, btn 0.5m, wnr Destiny's Dream , 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Wasn't too far away when second over 2600m at Addington last start, beaten half a metre. Has tasted success at this circuit, scoring two times from six starts. Likely to measure up again.

1-6 Manawatu 08Apr25 2000MS $10,740 R46 TO R53 Kristina Denifostova $20, won by 2nd Leo Lincoln , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Comes here off a last-start win in easier company over 2000m at this track. Not keen against this field.

4-6 Manawatu 08Apr25 2000MS $10,740 R46 TO R53 Michael Hay $37, btn 4.6m, wnr Lewey Maguire , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not a bad run last time to finish fourth over 2000m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. This looks a far sterner test.

2-6 Manawatu 08Apr25 2000MS $10,740 R46 TO R53 Peter Ferguson $3, btn 0.3m, wnr Lewey Maguire , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In the money last time out over 2000m at this track, making it three minor placings on end. Continues to race well and sure to go well.

5-6 Manawatu 08Apr25 2000MS $10,740 R46 TO R53 Jay Abernethy $4, btn 25.7m, wnr Lewey Maguire , 1:59.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Well beaten last start when fifth over 2000m at this track after starting from a tricky gate. Had a win and two minors prior to that. Can return to his best.

2-8 Alexandra Park 11Apr25 2200MS $15,810 R50 TO R54 3U Josh Dickie $15, btn 0.5m, wnr Runkle Crunch , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is overdue after close seconds at his last two appearances, the latest coming over 2200m at Alexandra Park. In strong form and can be rewarded with a win here.

5-6 Alexandra Park 19Apr25 2200MS $15,215 R52 TO R61 3U Todd Mitchell $13, btn 29.2m, wnr Greased Lightnin , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fifth over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Can do much better.

8-8 Alexandra Park 11Apr25 2200MS $15,810 R50 TO R54 3U Crystal Hackett $8, btn 270.0m, wnr Runkle Crunch , 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 1850m losing all chance.

Has been outside the top three recently, last time out finishing eighth over 2200m at Alexandra Park. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

8-11 Cambridge Raceway 04Apr25 2700SS $24,563 R54 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY Crystal Hackett $37, btn 9.2m, wnr Matai Phil , 2:00.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Can be a hard to follow, last start finishing eighth over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway. Better form at this track with five wins and six placings from 13 starts. Should be involved in the finish.

6-9 Manawatu 01Apr25 2000MS $11,844 R46 TO R60, R62 WITH COND. 3U H J Orange $7, btn 8.6m, wnr Stickifingers , 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced four wide from the 600m.

Won two back at this track but followed that with a sixth at this track over 2000m last time. Among the leading players.