Races ORM Woodville - NZ

Last start 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Uhtred carrying 69kg at $4.70. The run before that 6th of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Small Town Girl with 58.5kg at $7.80. Has to go close in this field.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $11.20. Second-up 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Baxter with 58.5kg at $11.30. Hard to beat in this field.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track July 13 over 3000m in heavy going defeating Hill Of Kings with 66kg at $8.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, on heavy track; 22 len behind So Call Me with 66kg at $7.60. Should be thereabouts again.

Last start 4th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 2140m, 2.25 len behind Verardino with 53kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 13 over 3000m, on heavy track; 30 len behind The Republican carrying 66kg at $35.80. Among the chances based on that latest performance.

Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 9th of 13 at this track on July 13 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Kwanza carrying 66kg at $38.80. Second-up didn't finish the race at Te Aroha July 27 over 3100m. Open to improvement so don't underestimate.

Gelding by Gallant Guru facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1400m on June 24. Wait and see what he can do.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Hawera on August 10 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Talea with 54.5kg at $12.10. The run before that 9th of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 56.5kg at $14. Top-three contender.