Races ORX Matamata - NZ

First-up 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Overstate with 58.5kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $6.80. Just fair at last start. Ran a good third prior at first run for this yard. Drawn well.

At debut, 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 57kg at $10.30. Double trial winner prior. Drawn wide. Trifecta and first four must.

Resuming 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Kananaskis carrying 57.5kg at $32.50. Second-up 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $16.20. Not too bad so far this time in. Is not totally out of this at overs.

At debut, second last of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miriam carrying 57.5kg at $25. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on March 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kia Kaha with 58kg at $21.30. Poor so far. Ace draw. Will be at overs.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sperlari carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zormella carrying 57.5kg at $13. Runner up here at last start. Trifecta and first four must.

First-up after four months raced on pace before fading 7th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gameplay with 56.5kg at $3.10. Better than fresh up run shows. Well drawn. Chance to pay a dividend of be first four at overs.

At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 57kg at $19.30. Promising four-year-old mare who is sure to measure up. The extra 200m will suit as well.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Turn Me Loose out of Persuasive. Five trials for a win, a third and two fourths. Dam has left Powerofpersuasion (1 win). Well drawn.

Most recently second last of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Larius Lacus with 56.5kg at $65.90. The race before that second last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Overstate with 56.5kg at $26.90. Poor so far. Not liked in this at all.

First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Mallister with 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 13 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Amazonia carrying 55kg at $16.30. Trial winner before resumption effort. Triple placegetter. She can handle dry and wet.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Esperanza with 56.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sista Sugar carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. All good runs this time in. Wide gate. Chance to place or be first four.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kananaskis with 55.5kg at $4.20. Trial winner here beforehand. Twice trialled this year so ready to go.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ace High out of Saucy Penny. Unplaced in her only trial. Dam has left Shocking Penny (5 wins). Looking elsewhere.

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Waverley on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Kosta with 53kg at $1.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind War Princess carrying 54kg at $4.70. Juvenile but is very much in form. Has not run a bad race. Trifecta and first four must.