Races ORX Wingatui - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track June 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Interlagos carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a head behind De Russian Rocket carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Great chance.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Merrilegs with 58.5kg at $4.50. Expected to go a lot better.

Second-up. First start ran last of 14 at Gore on February 2 2025 over 1335m, slow going 43 len behind Kellanzor with 58kg at $32.60. Went for a break before returning ran last of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Taffeta carrying 56.5kg at $49.20. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Bodleian carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Good Craic carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Hard to beat on his best form.

Gelding by Brutal facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ashburton over 1200m on February 24. Strong chance to break through. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fourofus carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Assemble carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Well suited here and is sure to give this a mighty shake.

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Whirlpool carrying 54.5kg at $9.30. On debut sixth of 8 at this track October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Top hope if back in good order.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Solar Saint carrying 57.5kg at $20.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Taffeta carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Major player.

Five-year-old mare (Verdi - Spoilt Princess) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56.5kg at $22.60. Second-up 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Explode with 56.5kg at $8.70. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising.

At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Lady Maxima carrying 56.5kg at $124.40. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 56.5kg at $69.20. Yet to show much and would need to improve sharply.

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Dracarys with 56.5kg at $29.20. Last start second last of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Bodleian carrying 56.5kg at $58. Not among the chances.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. Second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 36 len behind Bodleian with 56.5kg at $14.60. Open to plenty of improvement and could feature in the finish.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Riverton January 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jikon with 54kg at $5.70. On debut second of 12 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind War Of Silence with 52kg at $13.30. Likely to be up for this.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dracarys carrying 56.5kg at $59.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 42 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $52.60. Unlikely to feature.

Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Bodleian with 58.5kg at $34.20. Last start 11th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 58.5kg at $94.60. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.