Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Trader with 59.5kg at $20.20. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Gore December 21 over 1335m on a heavy track defeating American Cheval carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Not far away last time. One of the main contenders.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Trader carrying 59.5kg at $16.70. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trader carrying 60kg at $5.70. Hard to beat.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Moon Money with 59.5kg at $5.90. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Pizarro with 58.5kg at $10.20. Has ability and is expected to run well.

Most recently second last of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Quello Dolce with 59kg at $10.30. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trader carrying 57.5kg at $13.10. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 57.5kg at $2.20. Second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Moon Money with 57.5kg at $10.10. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Riverton January 1 over 1200m defeating Sympathique with 54kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Intercept carrying 54kg at $14.40. Well placed. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.25 len behind El Vaquero carrying 58kg at $3.80. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Reefton January 7 over 1020m on a soft track defeating Huzzah with 53kg at $5.50. Among the better chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Trader with 59.5kg at $23.30. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Trader with 58.5kg at $62.40. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Sailor Girl carrying 58kg at $5.70. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Omega Boy with 58.5kg at $8.50. This looks too tough.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Intercept with 54.5kg at $8.30. The run before that 11th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 12 len behind Palace Princess carrying 55kg at $13.80. Nice effort last time. Going well and should be in the finish again.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind El Vaquero with 55kg at $5.60. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 54.5kg at $5.30. Hard to fault if at her best.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Gore December 21 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Golden Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; neck behind Lucky Ferrando with 56.5kg at $8.10. Sure to go close.

At the latest run 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. The start before that 4th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Radiant Lass with 55.5kg at $4. Others rate better.

Last start second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Moon Money carrying 56kg at $22.70. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kumara January 10 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Reservoir carrying 56.5kg at $3. Expect she will make amends.

Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pull The Pin carrying 58kg at $9.30. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jessie Jay with 58.5kg at $11.40. Looks tested in this line-up.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Victorian Charm with 56kg at $26.50. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at this track March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Brittany carrying 57kg at $27.60. Marginal chance.

Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 4.5 len behind El Vaquero with 52kg at $34.80. Before that didn't finish the race at Reefton January 7 over 1020m. Likely to struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 58kg at $6.20. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53kg at $20.30. Fitter and can break through.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Moon Money carrying 55kg at $21.40. The race before that 9th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 12 len behind Palace Princess with 55.5kg at $13.50. Out of her depth.

Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Miss Emerald with 54.5kg at $45.80. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind El Vaquero with 54kg at $27.60. Prepared to risk.