Races ORM Woodville - NZ

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Small Town Girl with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 13 at this track on July 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Abandonment with 66kg at $7.70. Expected to feature.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 55.5kg at $6. Last start 3rd of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Breadwinner carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Rates highly. Worth following up.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Paradis carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Pure Gold carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Looks close to a win and can get off the mark here.

Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Waverley April 4 over 2200m, soft track; 3 len behind Rogue Romance carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Hawera August 4 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Trigger Happy with 55.5kg at $34.90. Returns in a suitable race.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; neck behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 10 at Trentham on June 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Luminance with 55.5kg at $8.40. Cannot be disregarded.

Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Fat Cat carrying 56.5kg at $23.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1340m, 6 len behind Cotton Roca with 57.5kg at $17.60. Has some top 4 claims.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Otaki on July 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Jaeger carrying 58.5kg at $75.60. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Small Town Girl with 56.5kg at $106.50. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind El Tajin with 55.5kg at $55.30. The start before that 9th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Paradis carrying 53.5kg at $17.10. Draw no help to chances.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 14 at Matamata on June 5 2024 over 1600m, in the wet; 39 len behind Lord Of The Sea with 58.5kg at $23.40. May need luck from the wide draw.

Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old gelding by Zed out of Salute Me. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Foxton over 1400m. Watch for any market moves.

Jumped at big odds at debut, crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; head behind El Tajin with 56.5kg at $36.60. Shows ability and expected to improve. Has upside and is well-placed to take this out.

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, in the wet; 4 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; long-neck behind El Tajin carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Ech way claims.

Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rippanall with 56.5kg at $23.80. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Trentham on May 10 over 1000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Tycoon Boss carrying 54kg at $37.20. No easier this time and looks tested again.

Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 22 len behind Fat Cat with 53.5kg at $43.50. Has a lot of work to do.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on a wet track; 72 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 56kg at $63.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Taupo on May 22 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Belardi with 57.5kg at $36.60. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1400m on August 5. Might be better off following this outing.