Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Roaring Bebe with 59kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Steely Man carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Hard to beat.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Confesara carrying 57kg at $30.30. The start before that 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Jones with 58kg at $14.80. Well placed so don’t underestimate.

At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track March 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Rosina carrying 58kg at $4.80. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Volunteer with 57kg at $38.70. Expected to take some running down.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Hawera February 27 over 1400m defeating Tranzed with 58kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Small Town Girl with 58kg at $2.70. Draws well and another big run is in store.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Crown Princess with 55kg at $17.30. The race before that 8th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Aksil carrying 55.5kg at $29.40. Others preferred.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Berenhard carrying 57kg at $10.50. The run before that second last in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sesimbra with 55.5kg at $5.30. Solid top-three chance.

Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track September 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind King William with 56.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. Looks all set for a bright return.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Te Aroha September 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Te Atatu Memphis carrying 70kg at $17.90. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 57.5kg at $38.10. Major upset if he won.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 56kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Glance with 56.5kg at $8.40. Can improve. Looks ready to win.

First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 10 len behind Speed Dial carrying 57kg at $11.60. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Vieni Su carrying 55kg at $16.40. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Maldini carrying 54kg at $33.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m slow track defeating Zenzero Girl with 56.5kg at $2.10. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind New Recruit carrying 56.5kg at $20.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Berenhard carrying 56.5kg at $27.60. Not going well enough. Not likely to buck the trend this time.