Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Last start 9th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Loose Sally carrying 55.5kg at $99.60. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Loose Sally carrying 57kg at $34.30. Has ability and is among the leading chances.

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bonsai Bob with 58kg at $19.10. Before that second last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind El Vaquero carrying 58.5kg at $19.60. Looking to others.

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Ascot Park January 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Baggio carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Courte Xena carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Capable of taking the next step now.

Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 58kg at $64.60. Before that 4th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Southern Country with 58kg at $39.70. Progressing well. Should run well.

At the latest run 7th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Akenehi with 58.5kg at $26.70. Before that won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Kids Got Gears with 58.5kg at $29.80. Prepared to overlook.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lined Satin carrying 58.5kg at $22.30. The start before that struggled in the run home; 11th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 59kg at $13.90. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 11 months 3rd of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 53kg at $4.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 29 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Princeofnottingham carrying 60.5kg at $15. Hard to beat.

At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56kg at $41.90. Before that second last of 9 at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Intercept with 54.5kg at $10. Prepared to overlook.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Trader with 57kg at $16.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aladdins Jem with 57kg at $50.70. Worth following up.

Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Before that 8th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Matador carrying 59kg at $5.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track January 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Suspect Or Victim with 56.5kg at $3.80. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jikon carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Leading player again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55.5kg at $14.40. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Blue Goddess with 56.5kg at $10.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start won by 4.5 len at Riverton January 1 over 1600m defeating Ripa Time carrying 54.5kg at $14.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Courte Xena with 56.5kg at $8.70. Can continue her ascendancy.

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 56kg at $17.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track October 17 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Perfect Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Trader with 57kg at $7.40. Before that 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Let Me Loose with 59kg at $3.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind My Sharona with 58kg at $11.30. The race before that 7th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Winexpress carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Prepared to overlook.

Dual acceptor. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54.5kg at $10. The race before that 2nd of 16 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Southern Country carrying 53.5kg at $9.80. She can bounce straight back into the money here.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Southern Country carrying 54.5kg at $19.80. Last start got back early 12th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Aladdins Jem with 56.5kg at $17.60. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lined Satin carrying 56kg at $61.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Mamaea carrying 58kg at $32.50. Unlikely to threaten.