Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 55.5kg at $13. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bodleian with 56.5kg at $3. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and can play a major role.

Third race start. First start 6th of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind King Palm carrying 58kg at $12.80. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Assemble with 55.5kg at $10.10. Sure to run well.

Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Professional Lad carrying 56kg at $10.30. The start before that 9th of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Possess carrying 56kg at $2.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.

Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Flash Roca with 54kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Afire with 54kg at $50.60. Definite winning hope.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jail Bird carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Silver Lining carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Key runner.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Silver Lining with 56.5kg at $5.60. Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Assemble with 56.5kg at $9.30. Can measure up with the right run.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind Lady Impending carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Matamata on December 20 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ever Charm carrying 55kg at $17.90. Likely to play a major role.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Assemble with 56.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 55.5kg at $32.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Riverton April 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind The Tattler with 56kg at $12.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at this track March 16 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Ali Nel with 56kg at $29.60. Could go well fresh on home track.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Assemble with 53.5kg at $16.70. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 23 2025 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Mamaea carrying 53kg at $9.80. Rates highly and should improve.

Four-year-old mare (Castledale - Batterysnotncluded) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes September 13 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $71.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Belle Du Monde with 54.5kg at $5.20. May need the run.

Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Dracarys carrying 55.5kg at $16.60. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Luna Capella carrying 55kg at $46.20. Is worth including.

Third race start. First start 6th of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Feel The Stag with 54kg at $8.30. Returned from break 4th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bodleian carrying 53kg at $7.90. Plenty of improvement to come.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Wild Secrets carrying 55kg at $31.90. Before that 8th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $76.90. Needs to do more.

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Jail Bird carrying 55kg at $34. The start before that 5th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Fourofus carrying 54.5kg at $54.40. Won't figure in the finish.

At debut, ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 58.5kg at $18.50. Better for that run but others preferred.

Third race start. First start struggled in the run home; second last of 11 at this track on January 18 2025 over 1300m, 14 len behind Stout with 57kg at $16. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bodleian with 58.5kg at $34.20. Will be better for the run.

Most recently second last of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $27.60. The race before that 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Villasanti with 54kg at $79.50. Well held last time and looks safely held.

Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Afire carrying 56kg at $21.60. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track March 16 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ali Nel carrying 56kg at $44.50. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 57.5kg at $35.60. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Bharnstorm carrying 57kg at $31. Safely held.