Races ORM Otaki - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track in the G3 Wellington Stks November 30 over 1600m, a head behind Ammirati with 57kg at $10.10. On debut won by 1.5 len Woodville August 17 over 1100m in the wet defeating Hard Rock Cafe with 57.5kg at $2.20. Excellent chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Avantaggia with 59kg at $14.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 1000m defeating Carsolio carrying 58kg at $6.40. In the mix.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Hawera April 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Bamboozle with 60kg at $1.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vieni Su with 58.5kg at $35.90. Last-start winner worth including.

Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Vieni Su with 59kg at $12.90. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Aliyana Belle carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Katamuku with 58.5kg at $45.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 0.6 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 58.5kg at $12.60. Can bounce back into the top 4.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Trentham April 12 2025 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind French Doll with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; third of 14 at Waverley February 28 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Rabega carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Very good fresh performer.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Hawera May 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Procul Boy with 57.5kg at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck New Plymouth Raceway December 27 2024 over 1100m defeating First Up carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Looks all set for a bright return.

Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track November 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fosse with 58kg at $26.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Waverley July 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 55.5kg at $6. A big run will not surprise.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Hawera February 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 57kg at $5.90. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Trentham December 6 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind The Perfect One with 55kg at $15.40. Strong top three prospect.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Richemont with 56.5kg at $34.30. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track February 8 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Confianza with 53.5kg at $39.10. Maybe later in the prep.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Hawera on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Customized with 53kg at $26.30. Second-up second last of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Cremant carrying 54kg at $20.60. Happy to overlook.