Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Steal My Thunder carrying 59kg at $10.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; head behind Gigi carrying 54kg at $2.30. Capable of much better and cannot be underestimated.

Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track September 20 over 1400m in soft going defeating Benefactor carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Wanganui June 14 over 1340m on a heavy track defeating Cypress carrying 53.5kg at $1.40. Can get the job done again.

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Showbastian Coe carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Doctor Askar with 58.5kg at $24.50. Sure to make her presence felt.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Tolstoy with 59.5kg at $34.30. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wanganui on September 21 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Herbert with 59kg at $10.60. Hard to have on present form.

Racing well recently. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Otaki September 26 over 1200m in the wet defeating Honey Badger with 56.5kg at $18.90. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Bella Timing with 56.5kg at $5.60. Key runner in this line-up.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tolstoy with 56kg at $14.80. Before that 5th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Bella Timing carrying 56kg at $4.10. One of the major players.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Lady Performer with 57.5kg at $16.10. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 57.5kg at $25.50. Can overlook.

Last start 4th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Lady Performer carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Bella Timing with 58kg at $10.80. Won't find this easy.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Bella Timing carrying 55kg at $8.10. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 54kg at $5.90. Worth including in calculations.

Most recently ran last of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, slow going 18 len behind Freebelle carrying 56.5kg at $22.60. The run before that 7th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bella Timing carrying 57kg at $15.80. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 57kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Connello with 57kg at $5.90. Will be hard to beat.

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 60kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway December 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Blue Rata Warea with 58.5kg at $3.70. Should give a great sight.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a head at Hawera October 4 over 1400m in the wet defeating Overdraft with 52kg at $15.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 55kg at $15. Has ability and can measure up.

At the latest run won by a nose at this track September 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Complex with 56.5kg at $12.40. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Levakia with 56kg at $21.50. Going well and could measure up again.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Otaki on September 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 55 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 56kg at $17.40. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Knock Off with 56kg at $13.80. Can't recommend.

At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Lady Performer with 54kg at $5.70. Before that won by a head at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating Knowledge Is Power with 57kg at $1.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 9 at Otaki on September 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Shawshank with 53.5kg at $3. Finds a nice race and cannot be overlooked.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Te Rapa Rating 75 April 26 over 2400m, soft track; 7 len behind Rainbow Delight carrying 59kg at $13.30. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Waverley October 9 2024 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Frank The Tank carrying 56kg at $16.20. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 7 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Te Rapa on October 12 2024 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Inspired By Art carrying 57kg at $16.20. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.

Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sir Albert carrying 54kg at $44. The start before that 5th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $19.80. Has ability but needs to do more.