Races ORP Waverley - NZ

Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup December 20 over 2300m, soft track; 16 len behind Sagunto with 53kg at $26.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Wanganui April 27 2025 over 1600m, 8 len behind French Doll carrying 57kg at $20.70. Useful type who should go well.

At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Otaki on April 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 55kg at $2.70. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind El Jaycee carrying 55kg at $5.80. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Bonnard carrying 56kg at $13.60. Previously second-up won by a head at Kumara January 10 over 1810m on a soft track defeating Sheaf with 56kg at $2.80.

Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 57.5kg at $12.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 2040m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Proboy carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Has ability and is among the better hopes.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Trentham March 1 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 54kg at $17.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pukekohe November 8 over 2200m defeating Sprezzatura with 55kg at $11.50. Expect a bold showing.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Trentham March 1 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 54.5kg at $22.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Otaki February 8 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sevenayes carrying 55kg at $6.20. Can play a major role.

Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 7 at Otaki on April 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 55.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Pure Gold carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Rates highly and should do much better.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Bonnard with 55kg at $9.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Wanganui April 6 over 1600m defeating Jaeger carrying 58kg at $8.30. Can do much better this time.

Last start 8th of 11 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Up The Anti with 54kg at $14.30. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54kg at $10.50. Can do much better.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Otaki November 30 over 2100m, 9 len behind Freddie Time carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. First up last campaign second of 11 at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1600m, soft track; a nose behind Sheez Dominant with 54.5kg at $6.50. Can figure in the finish.

At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Wanganui April 18 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Coney Island carrying 57kg at $5.90. The start before that 8th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lerado carrying 57kg at $11.40. Won last start and is well-placed again.