Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m defeating Little But Fierce carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track November 4 over 1200m defeating Move On with 56kg at $1.90. Looks hard to beat again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Resuming 10th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Elusive Impact with 54.5kg at $5.50. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track November 4 over 1600m defeating Caffeinated carrying 56kg at $3.90. Sure to go close.

Last start won by 2.25 len at Ascot Park December 13 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Flash Roca carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Loose Sally with 59kg at $3.90. Back in form and is expected to run well again.

Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, long-neck behind Witz End carrying 52kg at $7.80. The race before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Tough task ahead this time.

Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 2200m, slow going 5 len behind Novak with 59kg at $11.60. The race before that second last of 9 at Ellerslie Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 54kg at $14.20. Great chance to atone.

At the latest run got back early 9th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Our Approval carrying 58kg at $22.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m defeating Tough Time carrying 60kg at $11.10. Not keen.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Flat Stanley with 60kg at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Pequot with 60kg at $5.30. Sure to go close.

Last start 3rd of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Our Approval carrying 56.5kg at $22.10. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Loose Sally carrying 58kg at $18.40. Others going much better heading into this one.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind No Party with 58kg at $14.70. Last start ran last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Island Hop carrying 58kg at $24.80. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders.

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Our Approval carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind No Party with 54kg at $17.10. Not far away lately but others preferred.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Island Hop carrying 53kg at $8.40. Before that 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Steal My Thunder with 53kg at $7.60. One of the chief contenders.

At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins carrying 59kg at $3.10. Before that 9th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pequot with 59.5kg at $5.60. Hard to beat on that latest effort.

Most recently 4th in a small field at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Vino Valentino carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 54kg at $8. Winner will come from elsewhere.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Our Approval carrying 54.5kg at $19.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Will not find this easy. Likely to struggle.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Miranda carrying 53kg at $8.70. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Lemon Curd with 54.5kg at $5.10. Not keen on her chances.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Ascot Park December 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Crunchie Boy carrying 58kg at $14.90. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Stout carrying 56.5kg at $16.50. Stick with him.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Island Hop with 55.5kg at $16.60. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Loose Sally with 57.5kg at $14.50. Not likely to threaten.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Ominous carrying 58kg at $4.80. The race before that 5th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 58.5kg at $44.80. Impossible to tip with any confidence.

Most recently second last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $7.70. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track November 4 over 1400m defeating Southern Country with 56kg at $8.30. Would need to improve further.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 22 len behind Island Hop with 54kg at $26.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 31 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Cognoscenti carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Not among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 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 heavy track; 4 len behind Island Hop with 54kg at $82.30. Not keen on her chances.