Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Eizus with 58.5kg at $7.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Casino with 58.5kg at $20.50. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Super Fly carrying 57.5kg at $16.70. On debut third of 7 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Dubai Rockin carrying 58kg at $11.60. Expected to feature.

Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, in the wet; 13 len behind Our Time Keeper with 55.5kg at $15.50. Second-up 6th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ashoka with 58.5kg at $14. Wide barrier a hindrance so happy to look elsewhere.

On debut. Five-year-old gelding by Echoes Of Heaven out of Rhyme. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Foxton October 21. Wait and see what he can do.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Our Sniper carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Worth consideration.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 17 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; a neck behind Gate Crashers with 56.5kg at $10.50. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Wanganui April 5 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Whooshka carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

At debut, 3rd of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind East End Lad carrying 56.5kg at $18.60. Others preferred.

Last start 7th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zorero with 56.5kg at $15.70. The race before that 4th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind East End Lad with 56.5kg at $9.20. Capable of much better performance.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 1.5 len behind To The Max carrying 55kg at $4.40. The race before that did the work up front then tired second last of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 55kg at $28.60. Leading contender.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Wanganui May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Platinum Diamond with 52kg at $9.30. On debut second last in a small field at Wanganui April 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Silver Salute with 55kg at $8.90. Not without claims.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Admire Mars out of Veearma. Was second in a 1000m trial on November 11 at Foxton. Worth watching for any market confidence.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Spandeedo with 54.5kg at $35.50. First up last campaign 5th of 7 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind In The Air carrying 55kg at $6.70. Faces a tough essay.