Races ORM Otaki - NZ

Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Caitlyns Wish with 57kg at $11.60. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Idyllic carrying 60kg at $13.20. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Wanganui March 15 over 1340m, 6 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' carrying 58kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track November 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Idyllic carrying 52kg at $16.80. In the mix.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa July 5 over 1200m in the wet defeating Dusty Road carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th in a small field at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Twain with 53kg at $19.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Last start won by 1.0 len at Hawera July 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lazio with 54kg at $13.40. The race before that in a small field at Trentham on June 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Sinbin carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly on best form and can make his presence felt.

Last start 3rd in a small field at Trentham on June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Sinbin carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Procul Boy with 60kg at $2.20. Great chance to break through.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Trentham on May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Enrico with 53kg at $12.60. Last start second last of 8 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Ima Brazen One with 55.5kg at $14.10. Won't be far away.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last in a small field at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Caitlyns Wish with 52kg at $3. The race before that won by a long-neck at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Baronet carrying 55kg at $3.40. Form has been hard to fault - can make amends.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 7th of 10 at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Sotirio carrying 56.5kg at $15. Second-up second last of 8 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Procul Boy carrying 57kg at $17.90. Can't entertain on that form.