Races ORM Woodville - NZ

Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Family Folks carrying 56kg at $6.60. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Knock Off carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Nicely placed and should be in the finish.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Riverton April 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Vamos with 60kg at $9.50. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Wingatui October 18 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Bellano with 58kg at $15.30. Watch the market moves closely.

Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Trentham December 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Utopian Wine with 60kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Wanganui September 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Herbert with 58kg at $15.30. Expected to feature fresh up.

Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Ellerslie Maat December 26 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Pennine Way with 58.5kg at $4.70. First up last campaign third of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic September 18 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Flash Effect with 58.5kg at $6.50. Expect a forward showing.

At the latest run 5th of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Exaggeration carrying 57.5kg at $20.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Piper's Son carrying 52kg at $8.20. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Charm Zafarm carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Otaki July 8 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Flavours carrying 58.5kg at $17.90. Good enough to make bounce back into the money.

Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind My Alibi carrying 58kg at $6.60. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Hawera July 15 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Explosive Impact carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Not far away last time. Should be in the finish.

Most recently ran last of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 2200m, in the wet; 39 len behind Dancin In The Dark with 54kg at $3.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Identikit carrying 54.5kg at $25.50. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.

Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind My Alibi with 55.5kg at $12.90. The run before that 4th in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Belardo Boy with 52kg at $27.90. In the mix.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Rippanall with 54.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track on August 11 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Belles Fate carrying 56.5kg at $23.30. Not to be taken lightly.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sunshine Ale carrying 57.5kg at $21.40. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on July 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 18 len behind Abandonment carrying 67kg at $18.80. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.