Races ORM Otaki - NZ

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 59kg at $7.10. The run before that 10th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Enrico with 59kg at $5.20. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.2 len at Trentham LR Lightning Hcp March 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Navigator with 56.5kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sweynesday carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint December 13 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind First Five carrying 57kg at $15.40. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pukekohe LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap November 8 over 1200m defeating Jaarffi with 53kg at $4.10. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after two months won by a 0.0 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1340m on a soft track defeating Cooper carrying 60kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Marotiri Molly carrying 57kg at $2.90. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53.5kg at $46.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Spencer with 54kg at $12.80. Has a solid second up record but others rate better.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 54.5kg at $24.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Oneira with 54.5kg at $4.60. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Basel Warrior with 60kg at $8.80. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 0.3 len behind Oneira with 54kg at $12.50. Would have to improve further.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $28.10. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at this track February 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Idyllic carrying 54kg at $3.40. Better than that and worth following up.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Taupo December 28 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Nigella Lane with 58.5kg at $8.10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Trentham October 26 over 1000m slow track defeating Lhasa with 54kg at $3.70. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint December 13 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind First Five with 53kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Tauranga November 1 over 1200m slow track defeating Erin Go Bragh carrying 57kg at $3.10. Everything points to a bright return.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 3.5 len at Matamata February 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Egyptian Queen with 59kg at $3.20. Last start 7th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 54kg at $3.30. Well placed. Hard to fault if anywhere near right.

Most recently ran last of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Churchillian with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind I'm All In carrying 52kg at $7.10. Would have to improve sharply.

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Tauherenikau in the LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes February 6 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Nigella Lane with 57kg at $9.40. First up last campaign third of 12 at Wanganui November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Cooper carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Prefer others.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $30. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Trentham March 1 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Platinum Pantheon carrying 58.5kg at $35. Has ability but needs to lift.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind The Scunner with 53kg at $17.80. First up last campaign second of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $11.40. Looking to others.

Last start 5th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $19.10. Before that 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Egyptian Queen with 59kg at $9.10. Better than that and worth following up.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $8.40. Before that won by a nose at Te Rapa February 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sarti with 59.5kg at $1.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Cleat with 53kg at $1.60. The race before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Egyptian Queen with 55kg at $2.50. In the mix on best form.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 2025 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Velocious with 53kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len New Plymouth Raceway October 25 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Pollyisacracker with 56.5kg at $7.20. Capable of a bold return.

Last start 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Cleat carrying 52kg at $10.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Trentham on March 1 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Party Rocking carrying 53kg at $24.60. Will need to do a bit more.