Races ORX Wingatui - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Riccarton Park January 14 over 2000m, soft track; 2 len behind Rollins with 55.5kg at $3. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Snow Brainer with 55.5kg at $5.10. Looks very hard to beat.

Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Dink carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind What About Peace carrying 57kg at $5.60. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Four-year-old gelding (Banquo - Mianjo) making his debut. Not seen publicly in trials. Trained on the track and should be primed to run well despite an awkward gate.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Undisputed with 58.5kg at $22.90. Want to have another look at him.

Four-year-old gelding (Super Seth - Savodara) at the races for the first time. Purchased for NZD $ 2,060 (Gavelhouse 2024 Thoroughbred 4 March auction). Has had no recent barrier trials. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.

Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Oamaru July 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Honor The Name with 57kg at $16.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind The Blue Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $22.40. Look for a bold run.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 12 at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Queen Alice carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Shapes as a leading contender.

This Ocean Park mare is a four-year-old having her first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.

Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 8 at this track on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 26 len behind Dink with 56.5kg at $29.30. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dracarys carrying 56.5kg at $59.60. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Riverton April 6 over 1200m, soft track; 14 len behind Filter carrying 56kg at $14.80. On debut ninth of 14 at Riverton March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Better Shared carrying 56kg at $19.80. Likely to need this hitout.

Four-year-old mare (Sweynesse - Macy) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riverton on April 4 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Ace App with 57kg at $15.50. Can feature in the finish again.

Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 in a 3yo Sw+P at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Spill It with 56kg at $31.40. The start before that ran second last of 14 in a 2yo Sw+P at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Glamour Extreme with 57kg at $25.20. Will be harder to beat this time.