Races ORM Otaki - NZ

At the latest run ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Cleat carrying 53kg at $4.90. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Churchillian with 54kg at $16.80. Well placed. Key runner on his best form and can feature in the finish.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Shacktime with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 1.1 len at New Plymouth Raceway February 13 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Princess Elsa with 57.5kg at $4. Near miss last start. Among the better chances.

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Shacktime carrying 59.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Tolstoy carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Should run well again.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Scolera with 59kg at $4.60. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 58kg at $2.80. Well placed. Sure to go close.

Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Tauherenikau February 6 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Gohugo with 54kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Trentham December 6 over 1000m, soft track; 0.9 len behind The Perfect One with 60kg at $4.20. Capable of a bold return.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by nose Wanganui November 29 over 1600m slow track defeating Carter John with 58.5kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Waverley October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Classy Brahma with 58.5kg at $3. Looks all set for a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su with 58.5kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Aksil with 56kg at $3.40. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.

Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind London carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Woodville November 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Riomosa carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Can't recommend.

At the latest run second last of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind London carrying 57.5kg at $11.60. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Casino carrying 57kg at $14.50. Will need to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lady Iris with 57kg at $18.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Tajana with 56.5kg at $7.20. Will need this run.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind London carrying 55.5kg at $12.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Fancypants carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Still needs to find a bit more.

Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time with 56.5kg at $8.90. Second-up favourite; won by 1.4 len at Hawera March 25 over 1200m defeating Shadow Ruler with 56.5kg at $3. Nice progress last time and will be hard to beat.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Midori Glory with 57kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Confesara with 55.5kg at $1.90. Hard to beat.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shacktime with 56kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Rabega with 57kg at $7.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.