Races ORM Wingatui - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1600m in the wet defeating Eight Pence carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Loose Sally carrying 57.5kg at $32.70. Back in form and looks one of the chances.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Witz End with 58.5kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Enterprise with 59kg at $15.90. Excellent chance.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Radiant Lass with 60kg at $2.90. The start 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. Tough to beat on best form.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 58.5kg at $23.20. The run before that second last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Super Rosa carrying 58kg at $5.10. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind De Russian Rocket with 59kg at $28.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 40 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 56kg at $37.10. Not keen.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Our Approval with 56.5kg at $22.10. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Loose Sally with 58kg at $18.40. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Morus carrying 60kg at $5.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54kg at $76.10. Sure to measure up.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sailor Girl carrying 57kg at $10.50. Last start won by 1.3 len at Ascot Park January 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Champagne Linda carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Can measure up with the right run.

Last start 7th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56kg at $48.30. The start before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Loose Sally with 56.5kg at $18.40. Prefer to see him back in form.

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 2000m, soft track; 3 len behind Mr Bully Tee carrying 54kg at $5.80. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at this track January 18 2025 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Vadara with 56.5kg at $17.60. Can return with a bold run.

Last start 6th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Loose Sally carrying 53kg at $6.20. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Loose Sally carrying 54kg at $26.90. Hard to beat on her best form.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Better One with 55.5kg at $3.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 10 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Going well. Strong top-three chance.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind De Russian Rocket with 55kg at $13.10. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Miss Layla with 54kg at $10.70. No easier this time and looks tested again.