Races ORM Trentham - NZ

Last start 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Have A Crack with 57kg at $34.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Definite threat over this longer trip.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Awapuni April 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Early Bird with 55kg at $11.30. On debut second last in a small field at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Kereti carrying 57kg at $11.60. Will take great benefit from this run.

Andrew Forsman trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Swiss Ace out of Cristal Chateau. Was second in a 1100m barrier trial on September 11 at Avondale. Worth top 4 consideration.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Coulthard with 54kg at $5.10. On debut fifth of 11 at Tauherenikau December 11 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Sabots D'or with 55kg at $33. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Waverley April 21 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Otaki Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Electron carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Can fire up fresh.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Rich Attitude with 56.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hot Mama with 57.5kg at $29.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Taupo February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sonata with 56kg at $2.60. On debut fourth of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Amyer Star with 55kg at $7.70. Finds a nice assignment to open the campaign.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Hawera on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Brassey Miss carrying 53.5kg at $5.40. Second-up second last of 7 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Rich Attitude carrying 54kg at $7.90. Use the market as your best guide.

At debut, 7th of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Fat Cat with 56.5kg at $17.30. Looks tested.

Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 56.5kg at $30.60. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Ready Response with 53.5kg at $36.80. The run before that ran last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1700m, 9 len behind A Sensible Prince with 53.5kg at $17.50. Prefer others.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Woodville on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Landman with 57.5kg at $6.10. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Woodville on September 7 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Brady carrying 56kg at $4.40. Watch for him rattling home once again.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Celtic Bling carrying 53kg at $4.20. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 53kg at $4.80. Include in all combinations.