Races ORP Otaki - NZ

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Precipice carrying 57.5kg at $22. The race before that 7th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tommy Star with 58.5kg at $7.20. Top-three contender.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Derryn out of Shuswap. Was second in a 1000m trial on October 21 at Foxton then followed up with a Was third in a Foxton trial over 1000m on December 16. Keep safe.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Hawera Mdn-Hwgt May 18 over 2100m, soft track; 14 len behind Come To Terms carrying 66kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Wanganui February 21 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Headline News carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. Will take great benefit from this run.

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Our Sniper with 57.5kg at $3.60. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 57kg at $6.30. Can bounce back.

Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Trentham October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Yamal carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. On debut ran last in a small field at this track September 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind My Ferrari carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Everything points to a effective return.

Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1000m, slow going 17 len behind Falcrests Belle carrying 54.5kg at $30.20. Looking elsewhere.

Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Kawakawa carrying 55.5kg at $17.30. Last start 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Falcrests Belle with 54kg at $23.30. Further improvement likely and is worth including.

Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Falcrests Belle with 55kg at $4.90. Open to improvement. Expected to be in the finish.

First starter by Sweynesse out of Thatladyrocs. Trialled on December 16 when second at Foxton over 1000m. Recent trial at Foxton was encouraging enough so respect any betting activity.

Racing second-up today. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hoorah Henry with 55kg at $30.80. At only start last preparation second last of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Spandeedo carrying 54.5kg at $35.50. Looking elsewhere.