Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 57.5kg at $18. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1300m in soft going defeating Hard Roca carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Can improve and is a top-three contender.

Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Dramatic Miss with 56.5kg at $22.30. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Better than the last run suggests.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Egyptian Queen with 55.5kg at $11.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Khanshe carrying 53kg at $9.40. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 15 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mickley carrying 59.5kg at $13. Fitter and can break through.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at Waverley January 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wire Rope with 56kg at $5.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Flanagan carrying 57kg at $17.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.

Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Tauranga February 5 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Crown Princess with 60kg at $4.60. Before that 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56kg at $46.60. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Dramatic Miss with 57kg at $17.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1200m in soft going defeating We Found Love carrying 60kg at $14.70. Has ability and can do much better.

Dual acceptor. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m slow track defeating Miss Madridista carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Has claims if presented on song.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start settled well back; won by a 0.5 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1400m in soft going defeating Rebel Creek carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Mid Ocean with 60kg at $10.20. Hard to beat on that latest effort.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56kg at $21.10. Before that 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56.5kg at $29.60. Expect he will be prominent.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Trentham on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Miss Jones with 60kg at $6.70. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Trentham December 6 over 1000m in soft going defeating Poppy's Girl with 59kg at $4.90. Key runner on his best form.

Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Takeshi carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Acapelago with 58kg at $5.70. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Lachie carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Cleat with 53.5kg at $15.10. Useful type who should go well.