Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Reward Smile with 56.5kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Te Rapa June 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Twain with 57.5kg at $15.40. Expecting a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2 len at Riccarton Park LR Pegasus Hcp November 8 over 1000m defeating Azeezle with 57.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Illicit Dreams with 53kg at $3.40. Likely to come on from that run.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Belles Beau carrying 57.5kg at $7.40. The race before that won by a neck at Trentham October 18 over 1200m in heavy going defeating I'm All In carrying 54kg at $6.80. Hard to leave out on current form.

Second run back. First-up after eight months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54.5kg at $37.90. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Wanganui on January 25 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Amend with 58kg at $6.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by a neck at Trentham October 26 over 1000m in soft going defeating Lhasa carrying 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Trentham on December 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Platinum Attack with 54kg at $9.40. Looks a big chance to add to the impressive recent run. No reason she cannot get the job done again.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $6.80. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1200m defeating Platinum Designs with 55.5kg at $9.40. Genuine galloper and is one of the better hopes.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $3.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track November 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Amend carrying 54kg at $8.10. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.

Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Trentham on October 26 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Ima Brazen One with 54kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Trentham on March 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lhasa with 54kg at $5.10. Expect a better outcome this time.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $11.40. Second-up second last of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $7.70. One of the main contenders.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Ellerslie in the LR Uncle Remus February 22 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Sethito carrying 58kg at $4.50. At his first start won by 1.3 len Te Aroha January 4 over 1150m slow track defeating My Sharona carrying 57.5kg at $3. Expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 26 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Castellar carrying 59kg at $4.40. Warrants consideration.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Driftin carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Matamata on October 2 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Acquarello carrying 57kg at $26. Hard to have on present form.