Races ORM Wanganui - NZ

Second run back. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind Turnmeon carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Waverley on October 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Footloose carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Hard to beat.

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Malborough Bay with 55.5kg at $26.90. Before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 32 len behind Shelbyrock'n with 57kg at $11.60. Can feature in the finish.

Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Hawera August 10 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Amazing Son with 56.5kg at $7. Stick with him.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Woodville November 17 over 1400m in the wet defeating Chuckle's Daughter with 58.5kg at $19.40. Everything points to a bright return.

Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 0.8 len at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1200m defeating Merchant Banker with 56kg at $2.50. Since finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on August 19. Aided by the small field again here and will give a big sight.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 53 day let-up. First-up 4th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Vibration with 58kg at $6.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Otaki on July 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Testing carrying 56kg at $10.70. Expect a better run this time around.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 57.5kg at $16.90. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m in the wet defeating Presuming carrying 58.5kg at $16.60. Harder here but is among the hopes.

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Florin carrying 56kg at $10.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind My Alibi carrying 58kg at $6.60. Has been racing well. Can run into the money here.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cosentino with 52kg at $55. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tears Of Victory carrying 56kg at $8.70. Unlikely to feature.

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Opaea Joe with 57kg at $9. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1340m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Knock Off with 58kg at $14.50. Will need to do a bit more.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks March 2 over 2100m, 16 len behind Leica Lucy with 56.5kg at $33.50. On debut second last in a small field at Otaki December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Only The Lonely with 54.5kg at $20.20. Likely improver this prep and can figure in the finish.

Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Indian Gold carrying 53.5kg at $6. The start before that won by 2 len at Waverley July 25 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Hey Hey Baby with 52.5kg at $5.40. Hard to have in this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bella Timing carrying 56.5kg at $4. Previously second-up of 12 at Otaki on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Stipulator with 55.5kg at $4.60. Strips fitter and can measure up in this line up.