Races ORP Otaki - NZ

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Omega Boy carrying 58kg at $30.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Spencer carrying 54kg at $7.80. Capable of much better performance.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 December 7 2024 over 1550m, 7 len behind Wild Imagination with 60kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Murray Bridge 1Mw-Ly June 15 2024 over 1400m slow track defeating Kushan Khanivale carrying 59kg at $4. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $18.80. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Sheez Dominant carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Ready to peak after four runs back and should give a good account.

Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Renovations carrying 59.5kg at $8.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hinekaha with 59.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last start. Sure to be thereabouts.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Island Hop with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes on November 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Captured By Love with 55kg at $19.30. Encouraging effort last start. Certainly worth another chance.

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Last start 4th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 60kg at $13.70. Hard to beat on his best form.

Most recently ran last of 11 at Trentham on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Party Rocking with 59kg at $56.60. Before that second last of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Marotiri Molly with 51kg at $14.10. Not among the chances.

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by neck Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 2140m defeating Cuba Street carrying 58kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Hawera May 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Pleasing with 58kg at $19. Looks all set for a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moxie with 55kg at $38.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Candycane with 57kg at $10.30. Prefer in something easier.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Ribkraka carrying 53.5kg at $5.30. On debut second last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind She's Untouchable carrying 55kg at $6.40. Don't underestimate.

First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Trentham May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Sotirio with 56kg at $16.10. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic September 15 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Penny Royal with 54kg at $16. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Renovations with 55kg at $7.10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Hinekaha carrying 54kg at $10.60. Worth following up.