Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Whiskey N' Rye with 59kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mafia Mamma with 60kg at $7.40. Sure to run well.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 3.5 len at Otaki September 6 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Just A Drop carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Otaki 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Movin Out carrying 57.5kg at $8.20. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Back in great shape and a bold showing is expected.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Trauma carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 59.5kg at $4.70. Rates highly and will be hard to stop.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; neck behind Arksey with 59kg at $4.30. Before that won by 1.0 len at Hawera August 23 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Amazing Son carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Tough to beat.

Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Woodville November 17 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Chuckle's Daughter with 58.5kg at $19.40. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 12 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Humza Bey with 59kg at $15.40. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 58kg at $9.40. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating El Jaycee carrying 56kg at $9.20. Fitter and is expected to do much better.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Zanzibar with 59kg at $6.10. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Dollybird carrying 57.5kg at $13.30. Can return with a bold run.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 2046m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sir Rockford with 59.5kg at $7. The race before that 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 28 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Perfetto with 59.5kg at $4.20. Can feature in the finish.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Dupug with 58kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Indian Gold carrying 58kg at $8. Good enough to make amends.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 10 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Velton with 54kg at $10.20. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Woodville on September 29 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Dollybird carrying 51kg at $2.50. Fitter for the run but would need to find best.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Wanganui August 30 over 1340m in the wet defeating Justadude with 56.5kg at $6.70. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Turnmeon carrying 52kg at $8.20. Has not raced for seven weeks and will find this tougher.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Velton carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Otaki on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Old Bill Bone carrying 57kg at $13.30. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Last start second last of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 53.5kg at $18. The race before that won by 2 len at Otaki September 6 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mission Complete with 54.5kg at $4.60. Can atone.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Testwin with 53.5kg at $10.70. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 54kg at $30.20. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration.

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 55.5kg at $20. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $11.80. Needs to do a lot more.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Otaki June 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 40 len behind Outer Focus with 55.5kg at $24.40. First up last campaign second of 11 at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Testing with 56.5kg at $22.30. Might be better off following this outing.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Trauma with 56.5kg at $13.90. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 57kg at $21.90. Will need to do a bit more.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 69kg at $5.70. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Is That All carrying 56.5kg at $10.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.