Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Quintessa with 59kg at $70.60. Last start couldn't go on with it; second last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $36.10. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Churchillian with 57kg at $12.70. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Waitak with 55kg at $14. Can turn things around.

Last start second last of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes on October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 6 len behind Twain carrying 59kg at $40.40. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $68.40. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 55.5kg at $12.30. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes on October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Twain with 57kg at $11. Sure to go very well.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes on October 12 over 1215m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Twain with 59kg at $24.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 57.5kg at $42.10. Can do much better this time.

Second run back. First-up after six months sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arabian Songbird with 56.5kg at $46.10. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Confiance with 57kg at $18.40. Fitter but looks safely held.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a neck at Wanganui August 30 over 1200m in the wet defeating Amend with 54kg at $2.50. Second-up led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 57kg at $3. Has the ability and bold showing expected.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Caloundra Cup July 5 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Half Yours with 54kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at this track in the G2 Japan Trophy March 15 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Waitak carrying 55kg at $33.20. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Hcp April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Ellerslie Rating 75 December 7 over 1400m slow track defeating Leroy Brown with 54.5kg at $9.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 55kg at $48.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on November 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Dazzled with 54kg at $4.50. Has a solid second up record and should improve on the last effort.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 54kg at $14.70. Second-up 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 54kg at $16.50. Should be at her top now and can measure up.

Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Cannon Hill with 55kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Ellerslie January 1 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Frostfair carrying 58kg at $7.20. Expected to feature.

Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $12.90. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa September 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Cyber Patch carrying 56kg at $12.70. Others preferred.

Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Arabian Songbird with 58kg at $6.70. Second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 53kg at $18.20. Hard to fault if at her best.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Soldier Boy with 54kg at $12.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head Taupo February 26 over 1400m defeating Trobriand with 54.5kg at $14.70. Not keen.