Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Miranda carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Oamaru on July 21 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $4.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Riccarton Park LR Steward's Stakes November 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Trobriand with 53kg at $11.20. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track November 4 over 1400m defeating Capo Dell Impero carrying 52kg at $4.90. Rates highly and should go well.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Miranda carrying 55kg at $3.70. The race before that 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mystic Park carrying 53kg at $16.10. Definite winning chance. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Miranda carrying 57kg at $3.80. The run before that 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Inflamed with 54.5kg at $12.80. Well placed and deserves another chance.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 4 len at Gore December 21 over 1335m in soft going defeating Henry Hubber carrying 54kg at $6.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sestina carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Going well and may go on with it now.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lise Paree with 59kg at $5.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $19.20. Not far away last time. Not far from the winner last time and is worth including.

Last start 5th of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $6.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Toa Haka with 52kg at $10.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Cromwell November 28 over 1220m on a soft track defeating Penvose Lad with 54kg at $4. The run before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $45.20. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, neck behind Legally Binding carrying 57kg at $7. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Hooray For Harry carrying 58kg at $4.50. Fitter and rates a key chance this line-up.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Foreverintime with 57kg at $12.60. Before that won by a neck at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Wren carrying 59.5kg at $13.60. Shapes as a key runner.

At the latest run ran last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind No Party carrying 55kg at $81.60. The race before that ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Graeme John with 56kg at $42.40. Won't figure in the finish.