Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Hcp April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Doctor Askar with 58kg at $16.20. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Sacred Satono carrying 61.5kg at $14.80. Capable of a bold return.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup December 21 over 2300m, 11 len behind Islington Lass with 55.5kg at $23.80. Previously first up; second in a small field at Matamata Hcp October 2 over 1300m, a nose behind Wild Night with 55.5kg at $19.30. Can figure in the finish.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track July 12 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Illicit Dreams carrying 53kg at $5.30. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Sterling Express carrying 54kg at $6.60. Draws well and another big run is in store.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Reward Smile with 54kg at $3.80. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sterling Express carrying 54kg at $13.40. Not far away last time. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at this track July 12 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Fly My Wey carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on June 28 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pacifico carrying 55kg at $6.60. Sure to get all the favours from barrier five.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby March 8 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Willydoit carrying 57kg at $3.70. At his first start favourite; won by neck Te Aroha October 30 over 1400m in the wet defeating Withallmyfaith carrying 56kg at $7.60. Everything points to a positive return.

Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Ellerslie November 5 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 52.5kg at $36.20. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Te Aroha June 3 2024 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Poetic Justice with 56.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see how she returns.