Races ORP Tauherenikau - NZ

Last start 7th of 11 at Matamata on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Transaction with 59.5kg at $8.60. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Paravane with 59.5kg at $7.70. Rates highly and should run well.

Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Doubtful Sound with 54.5kg at $22.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw December 11 2024 over 1000m, 11 len behind Cosentino carrying 58.5kg at $4. Looks all set for a effective return.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 58kg at $16.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sunshine Ale carrying 58kg at $18.20. Should be at peak fitness now and is ready for another bold showing.

At the latest run 7th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bodacious Kate with 58kg at $6.30. The run before that 4th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lucullan with 58kg at $8.10. Likely to feature.

Last start 7th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55.5kg at $54.60. Before that 9th of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Foreverintime with 54kg at $36. Needs to do more.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bodacious Kate with 55.5kg at $16.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rabega with 56kg at $17.70. Should go well in this line up.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 16 len behind Fosse carrying 56.5kg at $24. The race before that 7th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 57kg at $6.40. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.

Last start 3rd of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bodacious Kate with 56kg at $23.70. Before that 8th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rabega with 56.5kg at $29.90. One of the main hopes.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 54kg at $6.90. Before that 7th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Toronto with 54.5kg at $10.50. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 57kg at $7. Before that second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Palmarow carrying 54kg at $34. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 7 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Pepeha with 53.5kg at $12.80. Previously second-up second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Special Sakura carrying 56kg at $14. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 53kg at $67.30. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Waverley March 19 over 1400m in the wet defeating Marketa with 53.5kg at $34.50. Can't see her turning things around.