Races ORX Trentham - NZ

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track September 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bold Belle carrying 58kg at $6.60. The run before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Sterling Express with 58.5kg at $14. Rates highly and will go well again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Spencer with 59kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Arawa Park in the G3 Rotorua Stakes on May 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Tomodachi carrying 57kg at $6.60. Fitter and worth following up.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Wanganui in the LR May 31 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Ears Back carrying 59kg at $21.60. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track January 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Our Echo with 59kg at $16.80. A big run will not surprise.

Last start 6th of 10 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Scunner carrying 56kg at $11.50. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Spencer with 57kg at $22. Better than that last effort and should make his presence felt.

Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind The Scunner carrying 57kg at $11.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Otaki on September 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; neck behind Crouch with 54kg at $8.20. Thereabouts last time and can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup January 1 over 2400m, soft track; 7 len behind Son Of Sun carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. Previously first up; third in a small field at Otaki Hcp October 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sumi with 57.5kg at $4.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expect a bold showing.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Meritable carrying 52.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Spencer carrying 54kg at $12.80. Tough task ahead this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 0.5 len at Woodville August 17 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Farravallo with 55kg at $5.10. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Spencer with 56kg at $8.90. Can improve and must be included.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Spencer with 54kg at $9.90. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 57kg at $20.20. Sure to be prominent.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Midnight Edition with 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ellerslie in the LR Uncle Remus on February 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sethito carrying 56kg at $23.90. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 58kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, nose behind Puketiro with 54.5kg at $2.40. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Last start 4th of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tolstoy carrying 56kg at $75.50. The run before that second last of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Bella Timing carrying 57kg at $24.10. Has ability but needs to do more.