Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $3.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Better than that and is one of the major players.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Right Of Appeal with 58.5kg at $23.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Trentham on January 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Grahams Pride with 58.5kg at $41.40. Hard to beat.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind La Prima Dama carrying 58.5kg at $6. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pinker carrying 58.5kg at $5.40. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Waverley Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Lucid Dream carrying 58kg at $22.60. Will be hard to beat.

Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Unusual Invader with 56.5kg at $50.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on September 15 2024 over 1400m, 8 len behind Omega Boy carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Second-up 6th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Unusual Invader carrying 58.5kg at $25.20. In the mix.

Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 11 len behind Tommy Star carrying 58.5kg at $10.90. Last start 7th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Right Of Appeal with 58.5kg at $58.10. Not far away latest but prepared to risk here.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Shockiff carrying 58.5kg at $30.90. The race before that ran last of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Croix De Guerre with 58.5kg at $57.60. Hard to enthuse.

Gelding by Eminent on debut. Won a Woodville trial over 1200m on December 2. Expected to be in the finish.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Unusual Invader with 56.5kg at $2.50. This looks the ideal assignment.

Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Brave Rebel with 55.5kg at $7.20. Before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Black Sea with 56.5kg at $14.10. Major player.

At the latest run 10th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 54.5kg at $25.40. The run before that got back early 6th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tommy Star carrying 53.5kg at $19.50. Can improve and is worth thought.

Most recently ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Capaci with 55.5kg at $18.40. The race before that 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind New York Belle with 57.5kg at $15.50. Tested on recent form.

At debut, 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Oberon with 55.5kg at $6.30. Expected to do far better this time. Can measure up this time.