Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Last start 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Eagle Rock with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that second last of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Nkosi with 58.5kg at $4.40. Good run at last start. Runner up in first two starts. Course placed. Win chance here.

First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind Lae Zee carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Noble Boy with 57.5kg at $11.40. Just beaten when resuming for a new yard. Quinella and trifecta must here.

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Eagle Rock with 57.5kg at $9.80. Before that 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hero Of War carrying 58.5kg at $15.70. Best run of career so far came at last start. Wide draw. Not out of this at all.

First-up after five months came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Lae Zee carrying 57.5kg at $22.90. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind I'm Certain carrying 52kg at $13.80. Ran third fresh up. Looks much improved. A 3kg claim here helps his cause.

First-up after nine months 12th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Vieni Su carrying 55.5kg at $54.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Tauranga on July 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Twain carrying 58.5kg at $49.50. Poor fresh up but is a quick improver. Wide gate. Has been course placed.

Last start 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Eloise with 58.5kg at $22.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 58.5kg at $38.90. Placed here two starts ago. Wide draw. Not the worst.

First-up after nine months 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Eloise with 56.5kg at $97.40. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on April 26 2024 over 2000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Rum Night carrying 68kg at $37.60. Poor fresh up. Has been placed second up. Well drawn.

Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 21 len behind Skycatcher with 57.5kg at $12.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Buster Shaw carrying 56kg at $14.80. Poor fresh up for a new yard. Wide gate. Is not the worst here.

First-up after five months 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Super Fly carrying 57.5kg at $69. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on October 3 over 1550m, 7 len behind Irish Twist carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. Poor fresh up. Improver here for sure. Likely to be at overs.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Eagle Rock carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. The run before that 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Matzden carrying 58.5kg at $17. Has run better than it reads so far. Can pay a dividend here or be first four.

Was at long odds at debut, 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Natoya with 58.5kg at $47.60. Don't think he will trouble this field.

Was at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Eloise with 57.5kg at $73.90. Left-handed may help his cause. Not liked in this anyway.

Only one run when second last of 14 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Quill carrying 54.5kg at $57.70. Poor at only run. Carpark barrier. Looking elsewhere.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Kirrawee carrying 64kg at $12.90. Poor at last start. Easy winner of a Hurdle trial since. Will be at overs.

First-up after four months got back early 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Hero Of War with 57.5kg at $43.40. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 7 len behind Amazing Fluke carrying 56.5kg at $30.70. Improver on fresh up run. Drawn wide. Not out of this at all.

First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Lae Zee with 58.5kg at $40.50. Better effort fresh up. Wide draw again. Several here look better.

First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Prudentia with 54.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hakata Bay with 57.5kg at $59.50. Has placed once so far. Poor mostly. Third ballot.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track September 4 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Hootie Johnson carrying 58.5kg at $36.70. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Waverley July 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Bruno with 57.5kg at $66.70. Poor in all runs so far. Well drawn again. Fourth ballot.

Dual acceptor. Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Natoya carrying 56.5kg at $91.80. Hard to recommend.

Dual acceptor. First start 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Ocean Miss with 55kg at $36.50. Returned from break ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Fantastic Smile carrying 55.5kg at $66.50. Poor so far. Sixth ballot here.