Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Lachie carrying 58.5kg at $22.30. First up last campaign second of 8 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1400m, a head behind Good Spot carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.9 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $6.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Miss Jones with 58.5kg at $4.40. Leading prospect.

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Bolli Belle with 57.5kg at $22.90. The race before that 7th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Aksil carrying 58.5kg at $102.10. On latest effort is a definite winning hope.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 59kg at $4.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 58kg at $2.80. Big chance to return to the winner's list.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Butterfield carrying 59.5kg at $6.60. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Saltnesse carrying 59kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Sure to be prominent.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Jones with 58.5kg at $13.30. Last start favourite; won by 1.1 len at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $3.30. Has found form but looking to others.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Bolli Belle with 58.5kg at $4.30. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Te Rapa January 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Absolutelyfabulous with 58.5kg at $3.30. One of the major players.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58kg at $14.80. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Te Rapa January 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Portland with 57kg at $6.10. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Butterfield carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Up The Anti with 57kg at $7.80. Will take plenty of beating.

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Khaleesi with 55.5kg at $10.10. Before that 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Golden Wings carrying 56kg at $5.90. Solid top-three hope.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $11.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Djibouti carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Looks tested again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Saltnesse with 56.5kg at $5.70. Last start 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Eye Candy with 58kg at $7.80. Key chance expected to feature.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Awatere carrying 56kg at $27.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Transaction carrying 57kg at $24.10. Hard to fault if at her best.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on January 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tonia's Dragon with 56.5kg at $9.90. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind God Of Eros with 52kg at $31.90. Others look to have a bit more upside and looking elsewhere.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Track Tester carrying 56.5kg at $17.30. Second-up won by 1.5 len at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Stay Frosty carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Fitter and is a leading player.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign by nose Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1600m slow track defeating Nightowl with 55.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Toruk Makto carrying 56.5kg at $36.80. Expected to feature.

Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hivari carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 58.5kg at $18.70. Shapes up nicely.

Most recently 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Greenwich with 55kg at $32.80. The race before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Eye Candy with 56kg at $92.80. Others read better. Can't have off that run.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Bay Express with 52kg at $21.80. The start before that 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Awatere carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Not keen on his chances.