Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind On The Town with 59kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 59kg at $5.60. Ready to run a big race.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sunshine Ale carrying 57kg at $51.40. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Trentham on May 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind The Scunner carrying 55kg at $13.60. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up couldn't go on with it; 11th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sicillian with 57.5kg at $16.50. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Oppenheimer with 58kg at $14.50. Likely to feature.

Second-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Pukekohe on October 16 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Procella with 57.5kg at $6.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Peerless carrying 56kg at $20.30. First up last campaign 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 24 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Suit Yourself carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Trialled on November 14 at Avondale over 1000m and finished seventh. Expected to feature.

At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Steely Man carrying 58kg at $4.90. The run before that 7th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Summerston carrying 58kg at $8.20. Great chance to take this out.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Hinekaha carrying 54kg at $12.80. The race before that 9th of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Thooza carrying 54kg at $11.30. Can improve and is worth thought.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 58kg at $10.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at Trentham on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Girl Talk with 58.5kg at $18.90. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.

Last start 6th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sunshine Ale carrying 57kg at $16.30. Before that 3rd of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Jungle Jane with 57.5kg at $23.10. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.

Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Cotton Roca with 57kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 2400m, in the wet; 19 len behind Procella carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 57kg at $23.70. Second-up 7th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 57kg at $6.40. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 1.0 len at Woodville November 2 over 1400m in soft going defeating Croix De Guerre carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on November 23 2024 over 1340m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Debbi Harri with 56.5kg at $5.30. Fitter again but others rate better.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Ruakaka August 2 over 2100m, soft track; 53 len behind Double Take with 54.5kg at $10.70. On debut 11th of 13 at Wanganui April 27 over 1350m, 12 len behind The Nomad carrying 56kg at $24.40. Others rate better this time.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Uncle Arch with 56kg at $7.90. Before that ran last of 14 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Wonderboy carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. Worth including.

Last start 4th of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Privy Garden carrying 54kg at $10.20. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Trentham on October 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Girl Talk with 58kg at $63.80. Others make more appeal.

Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 14 at Trentham on October 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Girl Talk carrying 56kg at $32.90. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Wanganui on November 23 2024 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Tshiebwe with 59kg at $8.20. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cocobill with 56.5kg at $15.10. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Piccolino with 56kg at $40.20. Others make more appeal.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Leinster with 57kg at $13.20. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Palmarow carrying 57kg at $11.30. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and should go well.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Can Do carrying 59.5kg at $10.60. Before that 3rd of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Cocobill carrying 54.5kg at $40.30. Others preferred.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunshine Ale carrying 51.5kg at $16.70. The start before that 7th of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jungle Jane with 56kg at $6.70. Hard to have in this tough line-up.