Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ardalio carrying 57kg at $4.80. Won previous preparation first up won by a head at Ellerslie January 1 2025 over 1200m in soft going defeating Sweynesday with 54.5kg at $4.10. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1100m. Looks all set for a bright return.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Cooper with 55kg at $6.40. Second-up won by a 0.1 len at Te Rapa February 7 over 1200m in soft going defeating Jesko Absolut with 58kg at $22.50. Impressed last start. Key chance who can go close.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Trentham December 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Party Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 56kg at $2.90. Looks all set for a positive return.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 970m defeating Shavasana with 58.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, a neck behind Market Place with 55.5kg at $3.20. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 59kg at $9.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind When Stars Align with 56kg at $4.10. One of the main contenders.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going head behind Takeshi with 57.5kg at $2.60. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Among the chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Ellerslie December 26 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Power Of Three with 58kg at $30.20. Previous preparation first-up won by head Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 970m defeating Carsolio with 55kg at $5.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Te Rapa December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Britannia Gold with 57kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return.

Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 58.5kg at $13.90. Before that 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 58kg at $17.60. Top 4 player.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Happy Valley May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bits Superstar with 60kg at $5.70. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Happy Valley May 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Harmony N Blessed with 54kg at $27. Capable of a bold return.

Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind When Stars Align carrying 58kg at $12.40. Before that 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Power Of Three carrying 55.5kg at $24.70. Not keen on his chances.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. 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 with 57.5kg at $7.20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 55kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Power Of Three carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Not far away last time. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 57.5kg at $12.20. The run before that led to the turn then faded second last of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 57kg at $9.20. Rates highly on best efforts and can do better this time.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 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 run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Trentham December 6 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Poppy's Girl carrying 59kg at $4.90. Cannot be underestimated.