Races ORP Otaki - NZ

First-up after eight months second last of 10 at Tauherenikau on December 11 over 1000m, 11 len behind Cosentino with 58.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Vavoom with 58kg at $10.50. Twice placed gelding. Can handle dry and wet ground. Place or first four hope at best.

At debut, 3rd of 8 at Woodville on November 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Sumosaurus with 58.5kg at $22.60. Can go one or two better here. Has a superior draw too.

Only one run when 3rd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fancypants with 54.5kg at $6.20. Resumes here and will be stronger. Dam has left Yaya Papaya (5 wins) and Shenng Tong Viva (5 wins). Quinella and trifecta must.

Finished off last preparation 8th of 14 at Woodville on August 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hokitika Bell carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Hastings Mdn-Sw on December 13 2023 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dangerous Liaisons carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Ran well on debut. Poor in only run since. New stable now.

Gelding by Swiss Ace on debut. Three times trialled for two wins and a second. Dam has left Essonne (7 wins). Drawn to be a threat.

David Haworth trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Has won all of his three trials. Awkward draw. Chance here for certain.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on December 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Cosentino carrying 56.5kg at $47. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Ballon D'or carrying 56.5kg at $38.40. Poor so far. Not liked here at all.

First starter by Contributer out of Mizen Peak. Has had a total of two trials leading in today's debut and ran fourth in each of them. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Tenzing (5 wins) the most prolific. Not out of this.

First-starter by Tivaci out of Magic Time. Not seen on the trial track yet so hard to assess. Aided by a nice alley. Dam has left four winning foals with Kawi (15 wins including seven at G1) the most prolific. Tote will tell you.