Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Most recently favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 9 len win at Ruakaka January 7 over 1200m defeating First Up with 58.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Madridista with 58.5kg at $8. Won his Maiden at last start by daylight. Harder here but clearly has got better with racing. Cannot be ignored.

At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1150m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Aquilifer with 59.5kg at $12.70. The run before that 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 57.5kg at $12.70. Has won two of four course starts. Trifecta and first four must.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Aquilifer with 57.5kg at $19.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind First Five carrying 58.5kg at $20.30. Course proven. He can handle dry and wet footing. Quinella and trifecta chance.

Last start second last of 13 at Tauranga on January 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tristar carrying 58kg at $8.80. The run before that 6th of 8 at Tauranga on November 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 58kg at $3.20. Poor in last two runs. Better than that. Awkward gate. Not the worst.

First-up after 10 months 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, long-neck behind Moving Melody carrying 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Matamata January 10 2024 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Not Straight Laced with 55.5kg at $14.30. Good third fresh up. Won her Maiden when second up. In a very winnable race.

First-up got back early 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Elegant Jazz with 57.5kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at Arawa Park December 28 over 1215m defeating Compulsory carrying 57kg at $2.40. Class riser. Ace gate. Not out of this at all.

First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Te Aroha January 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Fladgate carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Niagara Sky with 55.5kg at $11.50. Rising in grade second up. Drawn out again.

Finished off last campaign by nose New Plymouth Raceway October 25 over 1400m slow track defeating Bak Da Angel with 56.5kg at $7. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Matamata September 13 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Cleat carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. Fresh up class riser. Awkward barrier. Several here are superior.

First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Aquilifer with 55kg at $7.90. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic May 29 over 1300m defeating Mi Bella with 57.5kg at $3.60. Won her Maiden when second up tellingly. Improver.