Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Last start 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Noble Knight with 54kg at $23.50. The start before that 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Henry Thomas with 59.5kg at $9.70. Rates highly on his best form and deserves another chance.

Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1800m in heavy going defeating High Roller with 56kg at $12.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 5 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 54kg at $6.10. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Last start 9th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 59kg at $10.80. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Lined Satin with 58.5kg at $4.10. Great chance to atone.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 29 len behind Flamboyance with 59.5kg at $55.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 2024 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Magic Ace carrying 58kg at $4.30. Hard to make a case this line-up.

Last start 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Henry Thomas with 58kg at $17.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 1.4 len behind The Matador carrying 59kg at $6. Going well. Worth following up.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54kg at $26.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 5 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 57.5kg at $10.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; head behind The Better One carrying 56kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Speed Dial with 54.5kg at $11.30. Sound top-three prospects again.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $20.80. Before that 7th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind California Gold carrying 55kg at $4.70. Major player.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 57kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Generation Joy carrying 57kg at $11.10. Certainly worth another chance.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 21 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $20.10. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Generation Joy carrying 55.5kg at $10. Key chance on best form.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56kg at $16. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Riverton January 1 over 1600m defeating Belardo Ace with 55kg at $11.50. Capable of sharp improvement.

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Generation Joy carrying 54.5kg at $9.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 54.5kg at $18.80. Can do much better this time.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54kg at $56.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Generation Joy carrying 54kg at $16.80. Rates highly and can break through.

Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; 9 len behind The Better One carrying 56kg at $11.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Mamaea carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Really struggling and prepared to risk.