Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup November 15 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Bozo with 59kg at $18.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 16 at Flemington Hcp September 13 over 1700m, 21 len behind Golden Path carrying 58.5kg at $81. Hard to recommend.

Last start from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Freddie Time with 57.5kg at $12.10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Kumara January 10 over 1810m in soft going defeating In Vegas with 57kg at $4. Well placed. Very tough to beat.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 1 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Uncle Arch with 58.5kg at $5.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 58.5kg at $19.60. Big chance again.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Enrico with 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 7 len at this track G3 Taranaki Cup January 24 over 1800m in the wet defeating Enrico carrying 55kg at $5.30. Better than the last run suggests so worth another chance.

Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going head behind Freddie Time with 54kg at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Knights Realm with 53kg at $2.40. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.

Recent form sound. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Wanganui February 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Coulthard carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that eased back early on second last in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.4 len behind Za Spirit carrying 56kg at $2.90. Worth including.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bay Express with 59kg at $9.20. Last start 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 52kg at $10.50. Definite winning hope.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Bay Express carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Among the better chances.

Last start 6th of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $8.80. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sevenayes with 55.5kg at $8.20. Looking to others.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Matamata on February 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Titled with 56.5kg at $42.90. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on December 31 over 1800m, on a wet track; 8 len behind El Viento carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Must lift.