Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 56.5kg at $32.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 58kg at $21.30. Looks hard to beat in this line up.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 58kg at $8.80. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Steal My Thunder with 59kg at $10.20. Looks tested again.

First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Ellerslie May 17 over 2100m slow track defeating Procella with 54.5kg at $5.50. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 59kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 6th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind War Of Succession with 58.5kg at $15.70. Terrific chance to return to form.

Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Agera with 56kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Sterling Express with 51kg at $35. Has claims on best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 59kg at $51. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 58.5kg at $12.10. Hard to beat.

Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield; 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind War Of Succession carrying 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Taupo F&M Mdn-Sw on September 20 2024 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Kitty Flash with 55kg at $8.40. Fitter and can break through.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Smart Love with 57kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Old Bill Bone carrying 57kg at $10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Te Rapa July 26 over 2200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 54kg at $24.20. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55.5kg at $54.60. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 56.5kg at $18.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at this track November 2 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Urlar carrying 55kg at $3.30. Rates highly and should do much better.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months 10th of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Mizella with 57kg at $18.80. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bourbon Empress carrying 53kg at $26.10. Expect a better outcome this time.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 55.5kg at $20.10. Last start 15th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind War Of Succession carrying 55.5kg at $47.30. In the mix this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming won by a neck at Te Rapa August 23 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Sweet But Psycho with 58kg at $5.90. Second run from a spell 12th of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mizella carrying 55kg at $15.10. In the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Big Wave with 56.5kg at $11.10. Second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Matamata October 4 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Just A Tipple with 56kg at $3. Solid credentials and cannot be dismissed lightly.

Second-up. First-up after six months won by 0.5 len at this track October 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Live On Air with 59.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 2.5 len behind Amazing Fluke with 58.5kg at $5.40. Should put in a bold showing on latest run.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming won by a neck at Te Rapa August 23 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Sweetazme carrying 59kg at $8.60. Last start 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56.5kg at $17. Major player on best form.

At the latest run 7th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Agera with 53kg at $27.60. The race before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Elysian Fields with 55.5kg at $19.80. Can't tip off that performance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 16 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Big Wave with 59kg at $37.50. Second run from a spell settled well back; won by a head at Avondale October 8 over 1600m in the wet defeating Just A Karin with 57.5kg at $7.50. One of the chances.

Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Te Rapa February 8 over 2100m, 4 len behind Aftermath carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Coincidental carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Expected to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arabian Songbird with 50.5kg at $36.10. Second-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 50.5kg at $17.40. Needs to go to another level to match these.