Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Bak Da Angel with 58kg at $5.70. The race before that favourite; won by a head at Te Aroha August 31 over 1150m in heavy going defeating Kaimai Queen with 56kg at $4.60. Well placed. Very tough to beat.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Churchillian carrying 54kg at $38.20. The start before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56kg at $41.40. One of the better chances.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Tolstoy with 54.5kg at $5.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Jethro Tull with 57.5kg at $3.10. Key runner in this line-up.

Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel with 59kg at $6.70. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Te Rapa October 12 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Inspired By Art carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Reptak carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Pokuru Gold carrying 56kg at $1.80. Has been in the money at every first-up run.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a head at Te Rapa September 27 over 1100m in the wet defeating Thooza carrying 54.5kg at $39.10. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Twain carrying 57kg at $23.60. Others rate better.

Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Ruakaka August 2 over 1600m slow track defeating Nancy She Wrote carrying 56.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; seventh of 15 at Te Rapa April 26 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Great chance to win fresh up..

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56.5kg at $53.40. The run before that second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 970m, 5 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 56.5kg at $18.70. Last start ran last of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 57kg at $7.70. Has ability and rates highly on best form.

Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Nepheti carrying 57kg at $11.20. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Crimson Miss with 55kg at $6.40. Not to be taken lightly.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 55kg at $9.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 55kg at $11. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Nigella Lane with 53.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Matamata October 2 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Acquarello with 57kg at $7.80. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Arawa Park December 4 over 1950m, 8 len behind Myla carrying 56.5kg at $18.30. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Matamata Rating 65 June 5 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Polly Plum with 55.5kg at $49. Others offer more appeal.

At the latest run ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind On The Town carrying 52.5kg at $32.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 len at Matamata October 4 over 1400m in the wet defeating Savvy Donna carrying 52.5kg at $6.60. Has ability but looks safely held.