Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind I Am Groot carrying 57kg at $13.80. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1560m, slow going neck behind Therapeutic carrying 58kg at $5.30. Good runs in both starts this campaign including once here. Wide draw but still a threat. Include.

Scratched.

First-up after 11 months 5th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 54.5kg at $21.30. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw on March 18 2023 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Grace 'N' Glory with 58kg at $33.90. Not too bad fresh up. Definite improver.

Scratched.

Scratched.

At debut, second last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind I Am Groot carrying 58kg at $21.10. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Pure Fiction with 58kg at $71.60. Poor in both runs so far. Looking elsewhere.

Four-year-old gelding (Tarzino - Velveteen) on debut. Three times trialled and unplaced in all of them. Claims 3kg and drawn wide.

At very long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Black Opium with 56kg at $69.40. Last start 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1560m, slow going 4 len behind Cast Of Diamonds with 55.5kg at $55.40. Good improvement at second start. Not out of this to place or be first four.

First start 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Final Purchase with 56.5kg at $17.80. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Good run resuming here. Wide draw. Include.

First-up 8th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind The Ugly Sister carrying 57kg at $14.70. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1560m, on a slow track; head behind Confiance with 56kg at $7.30. Twice placed. Trifecta and first four chance in this.

Scratched.

At very big odds at debut, 5th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cintivee carrying 52.5kg at $53.50. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lightning Dream with 56kg at $12.80. Wide gate. Not too bad in both runs so far.

First start 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, 9 len behind Foreign Affair with 55kg at $4.80. Returned from break 5th of 10 at Otaki on April 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Flashlight with 56kg at $11.50. Good run fresh up. Drawn to be winning this.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1560m, slow going 3 len behind Therapeutic carrying 56.5kg at $9.40. Before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind He's Platinum carrying 56.5kg at $140.10. Improved at last two starts. Can place or be first four here at overs.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lightning Dream carrying 56kg at $11.30. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Drum Beat carrying 56kg at $14.60. Well drawn. Better in last two runs here. Also in R10.

Dual acceptor. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1400m, slow going 19 len behind Pure Fiction carrying 57.5kg at $30.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Cambridge on June 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Treaty Of Paris with 54.5kg at $14. Jumper and wait until he sees fences before being considered. Also in R10.

Scratched.

Scratched.

Dual acceptor. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sorghaghtani with 58kg at $38.30. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Farewell To Eire carrying 56kg at $95. Improver on fresh up run but still a longshot here. Also in R10