Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes November 12 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mystic Park carrying 53kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Midnight Edition with 54kg at $6. Excellent chance.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Trentham October 18 over 1200m, in the wet; a neck behind Bold Belle with 54kg at $3.20. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 58kg at $11.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cooper carrying 60kg at $14.10. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Otaki June 20 over 1200m in the wet defeating Boy with 58.5kg at $4.40. Is a second up winner in the past and should do much better.

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 970m defeating Shavasana carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, a neck behind Market Place carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second-up. First-up after a year favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 4.5 len at this track December 31 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Za Spirit carrying 55kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Trentham December 21 2024 over 1200m defeating Ballon D'or with 55kg at $2.40. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver who can measure up again.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Trentham on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 57kg at $11.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Party Rocking with 57kg at $11.60. Sure to be about the money.

Most recently favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track December 31 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Bay Express with 58kg at $3.30. The start before that 5th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 58kg at $5.40. Heading in the right direction and is definitely worth including despite coming back in trip.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a head at Trentham December 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Pete's Pride with 54kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Power Of Three carrying 57kg at $4.70. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside stall. Expected to do much better.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sweynesday with 54.5kg at $4. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Power Of Three with 55.5kg at $2.20. Profiles nicely. Best form puts her right in this.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Jungle Love with 59kg at $4. Second-up won by a head at this track December 27 over 1100m in soft going defeating Customized carrying 57kg at $6.70. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.4 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Butterfield carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Golden Wings carrying 57.5kg at $8. Confidence back and worth thought again.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind When Stars Align with 55.5kg at $20.40. The run before that 12th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Renovations with 56kg at $18.30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Most recently 6th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 54kg at $81.90. The start before that 11th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 53.5kg at $37.60. Looks tested against this line-up.