Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, neck behind Electron with 57kg at $12.70. The run before that struggled in the run home; second last of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mystic Park carrying 56kg at $28.50. Impressed last start. Worth including.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Te Rapa in the G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hinekaha with 57kg at $21. The race before that won by a nose at this track November 30 over 1600m defeating Tisse with 55kg at $7.80. Certainly worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Omega Boy with 61kg at $39.60. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 2024 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Witz End with 53kg at $34.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and won by a head at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1400m defeating Super Wraith with 56kg at $5.50. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Renovations carrying 56kg at $10.10. Well placed. Strong formlines for this type of race; the testing material.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Trentham Rating 75 December 7 2024 over 2100m, 9 len behind Crouch carrying 59.5kg at $15.60. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track Rating 65 April 13 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind The Ugly Sister with 56.5kg at $11.10. Capable of a bold return.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Trentham September 20 over 2100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Comedy with 59kg at $3.50. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Chantilly Lace with 55.5kg at $8. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Psyclone carrying 57.5kg at $7.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Trentham on January 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Khanshe with 57.5kg at $34.90. Further improvement in store.