Races ORM Otaki - NZ

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Trentham May 10 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Gallant Hero with 59.5kg at $6.20. On debut eighth of 12 at Waverley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Class with 57.5kg at $24.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Towrope carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind White Mask with 57kg at $10. Right in the mix again.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Woodville on August 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Bundy with 58.5kg at $3. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Breadwinner carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. This looks the ideal assignment.

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Woodville on August 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Bundy carrying 56.5kg at $16.60. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 56.5kg at $106.50. Close to a win. Among the chances based on that latest performance.

Second-up. First start 7th of 14 at Woodville on April 30 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Timmy with 55.5kg at $4.40. Returned from break ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Towrope carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Towrope with 58.5kg at $11.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Breadwinner carrying 58.5kg at $52.40. Might struggle again.

Last start 5th of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 2200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Jacks Pride with 68.5kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Uhtred carrying 69kg at $4.70. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Last start 4th of 13 at Woodville on August 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bundy carrying 58.5kg at $19.10. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind El Tajin with 55.5kg at $55.30. Not the worst at odds.

Was at long odds at debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; head behind El Tajin with 56.5kg at $36.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.

Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Fat Cat carrying 56.5kg at $26.70. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $11.70. Has upside and is likely to feature.

At debut, 4th of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Ready Response with 54.5kg at $18. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.

Most recently 5th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Ruji with 56.5kg at $23.80. The start before that second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Platinum Designs with 51kg at $36.80. Tested again.

At debut, ran last of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Ready Response with 56.5kg at $14.30. Might need more race experience.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Humza Bey carrying 53.5kg at $22. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Towrope carrying 53.5kg at $92.40. Needs to do more. Not among the chances.