Races ORM Wanganui - NZ

Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $125.70. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 13 len behind Churchillian carrying 55.5kg at $105.60. Has ability and can feature on his best form.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind The Odyssey with 54.5kg at $32.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Cannon Hill with 54.5kg at $58.60. Disappointing of late and others rate better.

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Just Charlie with 59kg at $22.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Who Knows carrying 53kg at $13.20. Going well. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Handicap on October 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 53kg at $21.60. Second-up ran last of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Khanshe with 54kg at $11.60. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.

Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Trentham on October 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Identikit carrying 59kg at $8.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Just Charlie with 55kg at $16.10. Capable of a better run.

Racing well recently. At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Trentham October 26 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating My Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 4th of 12 at Trentham on October 18 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind My Alibi with 56.5kg at $18.30. No reason she cannot salute again.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 2000m in the wet defeating Indian Gold carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. The run before that 5th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Diamond Jak with 51kg at $15.40. Sure to go well again.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 7 len behind Enright with 55kg at $9. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Woodville November 2 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Titicaca with 54kg at $4.20. Has ability and can break through on best form.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 12 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Call A Friend carrying 57kg at $8.40. Before that 5th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Dojakata carrying 57kg at $13.20. Looks safely held.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Arksey with 54kg at $19.80. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Smartroad with 54kg at $10.90. Fitter but happy enough to avoid.