Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 60.5kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Matamata on June 5 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Sea A Penny carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Fitter for that hitout and has plenty of scope for improvement.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 57kg at $27.40. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Ellerslie November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Twain carrying 56.5kg at $30.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a effective return.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 53kg at $33.90. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Ellerslie September 21 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Overdrawn carrying 58kg at $8.50. Definitely worth including.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 26 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind She's A Dealer with 58kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m on heavy track defeating She's All That carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Everything points to a bright return.

Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Trentham October 27 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 58kg at $6.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at Hawera October 5 2024 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Marotiri Molly carrying 57kg at $5.50. Draws the inside and shapes as top-three contender.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ellerslie in the G3 Almanzor Trpy January 25 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 56kg at $7.70. On debut fifth of 8 at Ruakaka in the G3 Nthland Brdrs August 17 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind So Naive carrying 55kg at $8. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 57kg at $70.20. On debut seventh of 10 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Prosegur with 57.5kg at $10.60. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie September 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Navy Dreams carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Shapes as a key contender.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dreamzel carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Mornington 0 - 64 December 11 over 1000m defeating Santasia carrying 57kg at $2. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 55.5kg at $29.40. The run before that settled well back; won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 1300m defeating Retrostar with 56.5kg at $5.80. Wait until he returns to form.

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55kg at $9.20. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Wanganui May 11 over 1360m in the wet defeating Sheez Dominant with 59kg at $1.80. Second up record is sound and should do much better.

Second run back. First-up after six months won by a head at Te Rapa September 27 over 1200m in the wet defeating Oppenheimer with 57.5kg at $14.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Elegant Jazz with 55.5kg at $13.70. Back in great shape and is a genuine hope.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 53.5kg at $43. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Nepheti carrying 54.5kg at $37.90. Useful type but a win doesn't look likely.

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sicillian carrying 57.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lae Zee carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Unlikely to trouble this field.