Races ORM Otaki - NZ

Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Turnmeon carrying 60kg at $3.60. Before that 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, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Family Folks with 56kg at $6.60. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Lady Performer carrying 53.5kg at $4.70. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Florin with 54.5kg at $3.10. Form hard to fault and with added fitness she is a serious contender.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Indian Gold carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind My Alibi carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Leading contender.

Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 2nd in a small field at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Lovehelen with 55.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Wanganui on December 2 2023 over 1600m, 8 len behind Khafre with 55kg at $15.30. Not to be taken lightly.

First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at this track June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Outer Focus with 55kg at $24. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Woodville April 30 over 1600m slow track defeating Ow Celereese with 55.5kg at $3.70. Looks tested.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Rosesrred carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Last start 6th of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Shawshank carrying 56kg at $7.70. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 55.5kg at $13. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hawera August 10 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Finneas carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Rates highly and sure to play a big role.

Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Taupo on August 17 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Te Atatu Dream carrying 56kg at $12.60. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 16 len behind King Khan carrying 56kg at $14.40. Can run into the top 4.

Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind He's All Fabulous carrying 55kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; head behind Outer Focus carrying 54kg at $9.20. Include in all combinations.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Waverley on July 25 over 1650m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Sandoku carrying 57kg at $11.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Swingit Our Way with 52kg at $7.40. Is capable of figuring in the finish.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 2040m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Finnster with 58kg at $7.60. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Turnmeon carrying 58kg at $6.80. Don't dismiss at decent value..

Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.8 len at Hawera August 23 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Dupug with 54kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on June 8 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kawatiri with 56.5kg at $10.80. Harder here though and isn’t among the top hopes today.