Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Most recently 7th of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Shaking Stevens with 62kg at $5.20. Tough to beat on best efforts.

Most recently second last of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 58kg at $14.70. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Shaking Stevens with 59.5kg at $13.50. Key chance capable of going a lot better.

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Penvose Lad with 61kg at $20.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Winter Cup on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Chase with 56kg at $17.50. Looks tested against this line-up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes November 12 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Mystic Park with 55.5kg at $9.60. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Te Rapa April 13 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Karman Line carrying 56kg at $15.30. Can feature with the right run.

Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 56kg at $28.10. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind Spot On Time with 60kg at $9.60. Looks tested in this field.

Last start won by 2.25 len at Riccarton Park LR Timaru Stakes January 24 over 1200m in the wet defeating Betty Spaghetti carrying 53kg at $24.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sweynesday with 54kg at $29.80. In form and worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Pour The Wine with 53kg at $26.80. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Spot On Time carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. Must respect.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Illicit Dreams with 54kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Palace Princess with 58.5kg at $3.60. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Pour The Wine with 53kg at $16.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $3.60. Huge chance on best figures.

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 57kg at $19.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Miranda with 55kg at $3.70. Others rate better this time.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Penvose Lad carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track December 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Tikki with 53kg at $2.20. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Stolen Magic carrying 56kg at $2.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54.5kg at $6.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1400m defeating Dimaggio carrying 60kg at $5.80. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Last start won by a long-neck at this track January 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Brave Spirit with 54kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, nose behind Willis with 54kg at $4. Likely to find this out of reach.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len this track September 5 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Where's Wally with 59.5kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track February 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Princie One carrying 62.5kg at $37.90. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Stolen Magic with 55kg at $6.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Riverton January 1 over 1600m defeating Penvose Lad carrying 54kg at $8.20. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $3.90. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Penvose Lad with 53kg at $13. One of the contenders.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Loose Sally with 61kg at $4.50. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m defeating Little But Fierce with 58.5kg at $3.30. Finds a nice race and is one of the major players.

Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Graeme John with 57kg at $10.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 1.5 len behind Show Pony with 55.5kg at $4.50. In the mix on best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 5th of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Palace Princess with 56kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 53kg at $49.90. Will need to lift.

Dual acceptor. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 60kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Brave Spirit with 54kg at $4.90. Not keen on his chances.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a head at Gore December 21 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating More Sass with 55kg at $15. Last start 12th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Loose Sally with 56kg at $50.40. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.