Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 2.75 len at Waipukurau November 16 over 1200m defeating Bodacious Kate with 60kg at $2. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 60kg at $6.40. Worth following up.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Trentham April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind French Doll with 60kg at $12.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Waverley October 20 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Doctor Askar carrying 57.5kg at $28.10. Not without claims.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by a head at Waverley April 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Surround Sound carrying 58kg at $4.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Abbakiss with 56kg at $8.60. The race before that second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Tulsa King carrying 58kg at $1.70. Great chance to atone.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Foreverintime with 54.5kg at $26.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cooper carrying 54.5kg at $34.50. Has ability and is solid top-three hope.

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 7 len at Tauherenikau December 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Chill Factor carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Nedelin carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Can make it back-to-back wins.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 1.5 len at Hawera March 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Good Craic with 56kg at $1.70. Winning chance again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lucullan carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 58kg at $26.70. Doubt he will trouble these.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 56.5kg at $27.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rabega with 56.5kg at $29.90. Others rate better.

Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway February 14 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Prefer You with 53.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Borninastorm carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 52kg at $43.60. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Trentham on January 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Slipper Island with 54kg at $30.20. Prefer others at this stage.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 53.5kg at $37.60. The race before that second last of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Live On Air with 53kg at $31.70. Making up the numbers.