Races ORM Otaki - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Fair Game carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Mischief carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. Right in the mix.

Robbie Patterson trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Foxton. Expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Presence Of Mind with 56.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Eizus with 55kg at $3.60. Fitter and worth following up.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Wailea with 56kg at $11.40. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Timex carrying 56kg at $53.80. Coming along well and can win without surprising.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at Hawera on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Dark Deluxe with 57kg at $5.40. Has upside and is well-placed to get off the mark.

Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Marie Antoinette carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mischief with 56.5kg at $7.60. Go on that strong debut performance; should measure up.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Timex carrying 54.5kg at $50.60. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Waverley on April 4 2025 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Dazz carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. Looking elsewhere for the winner.

Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Wanganui March 14 over 1340m, soft track; 4 len behind Lucky Penny carrying 53kg at $4.20. On debut second of 10 at this track December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Top Of The Pack with 55kg at $6.20. Likely to play a major role.

Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Timex with 54.5kg at $23.40. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Girl Talk carrying 57.5kg at $24.80. Out of her depth.

Third race start. First start eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Under Orders carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Returned from break 6th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Timex carrying 56kg at $7.20. Progressing well and will go close again.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Niagara out of Elettra. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Foxton over 850m. Hard to tip her with any confidence at debut.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 2050m, soft track; 18 len behind Shes Wondering carrying 56.5kg at $29.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Woodville November 2 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Lets All Boogie with 56.5kg at $75.60. Might need a run or two.

Three-year-old filly (Eminent - Dance For Money) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Foxton in a 1000m trial on April 14. Wait and see what she can do.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Wanganui February 22 over 2060m, soft track; 10 len behind Marvie carrying 56.5kg at $42. Previously first up; second of 10 at Hawera August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a long neck behind Brassey Miss carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. Prefer to see how she has returned.

Three-year-old gelding (Vespa - Mumzahoney). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1000m on April 2. Worth including.

First starter by Ribchester out of No Love Letters. Third April 14 at Foxton at her only trial. Watch for market moves.

Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Spark carrying 58.5kg at $33.70. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Fair Game carrying 58.5kg at $29.10. Needs to lift on the last run to be competitive this time.