Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Gentle Ben with 59kg at $11.40. The start before that 4th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Winexpress carrying 56kg at $6. Rates highly and expected to go well.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 60kg at $6.40. The start before that 4th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Pequot with 60kg at $8.30. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Steely Man with 59kg at $42.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1550m, 3 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.

Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, head behind Winexpress with 58.5kg at $5.10. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 58.5kg at $35.60. Looms as a genuine threat.

Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after five months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Afire with 58.5kg at $14.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; nose behind Imperative carrying 58.5kg at $10.30. Fitter and is a leading contender.

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m defeating Unwoke with 58.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 11th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Mission Complete carrying 58.5kg at $8.10. Found winning form and can go on with it.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 55 len behind Bundy with 59.5kg at $31.50. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cognoscenti with 58kg at $41.30. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 58kg at $20.40. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sestina carrying 54kg at $17.10. The start before that 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Island Hop with 54kg at $82.30. Unlikely to threaten these.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start second last of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Romanoff carrying 57kg at $57.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park November 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Sweetheart with 56kg at $8. Will be hard to beat here.

Most recently 8th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Mamaea carrying 59kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind The Diviner carrying 58.5kg at $11. Will struggle.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Gentle Ben with 58.5kg at $30.50. The start before that ran last of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Winexpress with 59.5kg at $11.40. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Last start 5th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Winexpress with 58kg at $6.60. Before that 6th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Winexpress with 58kg at $2.80. Encouraging effort last start. One of the chances.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that won by a head at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Ex Aye carrying 56kg at $3.40. Hard to beat on her best form.

Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 2147m, on heavy track; 4 len behind A Mandarin carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track December 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Tommy Shelby carrying 56.5kg at $18.90. Others preferred.

Last start 4th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gentle Ben with 53.5kg at $11.10. Before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Prefer others.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run failed to make an impression; 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Akenehi with 57.5kg at $9.60. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Sacred Dior with 58.5kg at $10.10. Well-placed today and is open to plenty of improvement.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind No Party carrying 56kg at $22.80. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 54.5kg at $15.50. Others rate better.

Second run back. First-up after 11 months 10th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 54kg at $26.30. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ashburton on October 14 2023 over 1600m, 6 len behind Quintabelle with 54kg at $85.70. Needs to improve sharply.

Most recently second last of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 15 len behind Lily Of The Valley carrying 55.5kg at $17.50. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 3 len behind Esperimento carrying 54.5kg at $23.80. Prepared to risk in this line-up.