Races ORM Wanganui - NZ

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Woodville September 7 over 3000m, on heavy track; 49 len behind The Bambino with 66.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Hawera Rating 75 March 26 over 2100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Celtic Echo carrying 54.5kg at $13.90. Might be better off following this outing.

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Belle Tribute with 56.5kg at $3.10. The race before that second last of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 57.5kg at $22.70. Going well and rates highly.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.2 len behind Anderson Bridge with 56kg at $10.80. Before that won by 3 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Victorious Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. A win is on the cards.

Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 3.5 len behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 57kg at $5.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sorghaghtani with 57kg at $8.90. Before that won by 0.8 len at Trentham January 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Unusual Invader carrying 59kg at $3.90. Capable of a big finish.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind That's Gold with 57.5kg at $14.80. Before that 3rd of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 56kg at $19.60. One of the main contenders.

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Wingman with 52.5kg at $7.80. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 3.5 len win at Trentham September 20 over 1600m in soft going defeating Itoje with 54.5kg at $4.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 17 at Ellerslie November 4 over 2400m, soft track; 4 len behind Boxmoss with 55kg at $19.10. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Waverley September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 55.5kg at $14.60. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Wingman with 54.5kg at $21. Before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.4 len behind Za Spirit with 55kg at $9.90. Can atone.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 2050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ricochet carrying 54kg at $3.50. The start before that 13th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $9.10. Can continue the positive form trend.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a 0.4 len at Hawera February 27 over 1600m defeating Surround Sound carrying 54kg at $4. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 55.5kg at $8. Can go back-to-back.