Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Zabeel Classic on December 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kingswood carrying 59kg at $3.60. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, slow going head behind Mary Shan carrying 59kg at $1.50. Has ability and is well placed to atone.

Most recently in a small field at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 6 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 60kg at $10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2.75 len behind Khanshe with 58.5kg at $7. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Taupo December 28 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Knights Realm with 54kg at $10.80. Before that 8th of 14 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, slow going 7 len behind Sagunto with 54.5kg at $6.10. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Santa Catalina with 57kg at $9.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Sharp 'N' Smart with 57kg at $7.70. Key chance capable of going on with it.

Last start 3rd of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Khanshe carrying 54.5kg at $54.60. Before that 10th of 14 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, slow going 8 len behind Sagunto carrying 56kg at $24. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Racing well recently. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind What You Wish For carrying 53kg at $14. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going nose behind El Viento with 58kg at $15.10. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 4th of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Khanshe with 53kg at $43.40. The start before that 4th in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bridal Train carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Others seem to have his measure.

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sheez Dominant with 59kg at $5.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Otaki December 19 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Highly Lethal carrying 57kg at $26.40. Not keen on his chances.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 3 len at Otaki December 26 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating He's A Doozy with 54kg at $2.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Renovations carrying 56kg at $10.10. In form and expected to measure up again.

Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $11.10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind What You Wish For carrying 54kg at $28.40. Hard to fault if at her best.

Recent form sound. At the latest run settled well back; won by 2.75 len at this track December 27 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Stringline carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 56.5kg at $36. Worth including.