Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Omega Boy carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 60kg at $13.70. Further improvement in store.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Thooza with 58kg at $8.40. The start before that won by a 0.1 len at Waverley January 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wire Rope carrying 56kg at $5.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wingman with 58kg at $25. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sorghaghtani with 58.5kg at $39.60. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Za Spirit carrying 56kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Omega Boy with 57.5kg at $8.90. Likely improver who should feature.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Anderson Bridge with 57kg at $14.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Connello carrying 57kg at $9.20. Can bounce back.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.1 len behind Za Spirit with 55kg at $3.60. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Wire Rope carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Well placed. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by a 0.1 len at this track February 13 over 1400m in the wet defeating Beauesk carrying 53.5kg at $5.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Sixth Generation with 53kg at $11.20. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1550m, 3 len behind La Querida with 55.5kg at $9.80. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Pizarro with 54kg at $27.20. Will take great benefit from this run.