Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1600m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Rambling On carrying 58kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 16 at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m, a long neck behind Summerston with 58.5kg at $12.30. Everything points to a effective return.

At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at Hawera on February 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind El Jaycee carrying 58kg at $5.10. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bean A Pleasure carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Can atone.

Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.1 len at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Another win is on the cards.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Casino carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Quello Dolce with 58.5kg at $10.20. Solid top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 53kg at $7.40. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Waipukurau November 16 over 1400m defeating Lantern Way carrying 54.5kg at $27.60. Out of the money latest but on strong record this longer journey expected to do much better.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Ayteem carrying 58.5kg at $8. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Eizus with 58.5kg at $9.20. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Fancypants carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Hivari carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Must be included.

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track February 13 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Overtaking carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Oh Maimai carrying 56.5kg at $3. Definite winning chance. Sure to get all the favours from barrier five.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 0.9 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 55.5kg at $5.70. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 57kg at $4.90. Major player.

Last start came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1400m in soft going defeating Show Your Ace with 54kg at $7.80. Before that 5th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Panther with 56.5kg at $12.70. Fitter and worth following up.