Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Prem Cup May 31 over 2400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Campaldino with 56.5kg at $51. First up last campaign third of 9 at Te Aroha Hcp March 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind Electron carrying 59.5kg at $22.40. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Glamour Tycoon with 57.5kg at $18.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes on October 12 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Twain carrying 59kg at $24.10. In the mix.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Ruakaka July 12 over 2100m, on heavy track; a long neck behind Bosch with 57kg at $5.90. First up last campaign third of 14 at Matamata March 1 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Herbert carrying 53kg at $44.80. Suspect he will find these a bit quick.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 42 days. First-up favourite; won by a neck at Wanganui August 30 over 1200m on a heavy track 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 heavy track; 5.5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $3. Expected to be in this for a long way.

Second run back. First-up after seven months rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Glamour Tycoon with 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Frostfair carrying 56kg at $5.10. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind She's A Dealer with 59kg at $16.90. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Hinekaha with 58.5kg at $28.20. Can do much better this time.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Churchillian carrying 53kg at $13.60. Previously second-up got back early 11th of 14 at Ellerslie Hcp on October 26 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meaningful Star carrying 53kg at $25.80. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Second-up. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $12.30. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 12 at Te Rapa Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Super Photon with 54kg at $6.70. Rates highly and should do much better.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $12.90. Before that won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa September 14 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Cyber Patch carrying 56kg at $12.70. Has ability and can bounce back.