Races ORM Wanganui - NZ

Last start 7th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $5.60. Before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie October 25 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Meaningful Star carrying 59kg at $8.40. Hard to beat on his best form.

Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Khanshe with 59kg at $23.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track March 15 over 2040m defeating Tshiebwe with 59kg at $4.60. Would have to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Khanshe with 54.5kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cosentino with 58kg at $13.10. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Agera with 58kg at $13.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Trentham October 18 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Belardo Boy carrying 54kg at $5.40. Expected to do much better.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 56kg at $12.30. The run before that got back early 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mystic Park carrying 53.5kg at $15. Hard to beat on his best form.

At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Agera with 57.5kg at $20.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Enrico with 56kg at $15.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 2.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Manzor Blue with 59.5kg at $8.20. Second-up led but faded 3rd of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 1.75 len behind Khanshe with 53kg at $4.50. Tough to beat on best form.

At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track November 22 over 2040m on a rain affected track defeating Comedy carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. The race before that 5th of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Just Charlie carrying 59kg at $22.80. One of the contenders.

Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, slow going 2.5 len behind Agera with 57kg at $11.70. The run before that from last on the turn 10th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Agera with 53kg at $34.80. In the mix in this suitable race.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 56kg at $35.70. Last start 8th of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Agera carrying 59kg at $22.90. Suited here and must follow up.

Form hard to fault. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Enright carrying 61kg at $8.10. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 0.5 len behind Agera carrying 55kg at $9.50. One of the contenders.

Last start second last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $33. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Enrico carrying 52.5kg at $4.50. Can return to his best in this company.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; neck behind Agera carrying 53kg at $29.20. Last start 4th of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Gigi carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Khanshe with 54kg at $15.60. The run before that 6th of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Handicap on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 53kg at $23.10. Would have to improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zenazed carrying 53kg at $9.40. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1700m defeating Lurch with 54kg at $3.40. In form and worth following up.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind Solidify carrying 57.5kg at $35.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Boxmoss with 57.5kg at $42.70. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Complex carrying 60kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on November 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Helluvah Return with 60kg at $3.80. Not far away last start. Can feature with the right run.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Blue Jeanie with 57kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 2024 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Grit with 57kg at $6.40. Terrific chance to return to winning form.