Races ORM Trentham - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $27.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $5.30. Not far away of late. Still has some life in him yet and can feature in the finish.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 9 at Otaki on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tolstoy carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Well placed and looks tough to stop again.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP May 17 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55kg at $7.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Waverley April 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Bodacious Kate with 56kg at $3.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Hard to beat fresh up.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind French Doll carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Tossuforit with 60kg at $11.20. Watch the market for any moves.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Levakia with 56kg at $21.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Don't risk him for some value added to any multiples.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track 3yo SWP May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Tristar carrying 52kg at $3.60. On debut won by long-neck Woodville August 11 2024 over 1200m in the wet defeating Stewart with 55.5kg at $2.60. Watch for her to be running on late.

Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lotus with 58kg at $4.80. Previously first up; third of 9 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind I Am Nutz carrying 56kg at $3.70. Looks all set for a effective return.

Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Testwin carrying 57kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Hawera on May 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Procul Boy with 57.5kg at $26.20. Solid top-three chance.

Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Exaggeration carrying 55kg at $13.30. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1400m, neck behind Cut Loose with 53kg at $5.10. Likely to struggle.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Karaka Mill 2yo January 25 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind La Dorada carrying 57kg at $43.10. On debut ran last in a small field at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Abbakiss carrying 55kg at $10.60. Include in all combinations.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2 len at Otaki September 6 over 1200m in the wet defeating Mission Complete carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 56kg at $14.10. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bella Timing carrying 56.5kg at $4. Last start faded in the straight ran last of 12 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1340m, in the wet; 12 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $11.80. Unlikely to trouble this field.

Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 7 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Testwin carrying 53.5kg at $10.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1300m in heavy going defeating King Pedro with 55kg at $12.10. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.