Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $29.40. Last start 7th of 11 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sheez Dominant carrying 59kg at $5.10. Possesses a big finish.

Most recently 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Boxmoss carrying 55.5kg at $39.70. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Novak carrying 58kg at $18.20.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bourbon Proof with 58kg at $12.10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 58.5kg at $12.10. Encouraging effort last start. Certainly worth another chance.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind I'm Lulu with 56.5kg at $33.70. The run before that second last of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 10 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $88.40. Huge chance on best form.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on October 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Rua Rocks with 58kg at $2. The run before that 6th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Ghazzah with 56.5kg at $7.20. Can do one better.

Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bridal Train carrying 57.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Trigon Lad carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Celestial Wonder carrying 54kg at $10.20. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind She's A Dealer with 55kg at $11.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Piccolino with 55kg at $28.70. Before that won by a head at this track October 24 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Innocent Victim with 55.5kg at $2.50. Good enough to make amends.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 12th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mad Max with 58.5kg at $46.60. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Trentham on December 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Utopian Wine carrying 60kg at $7.50. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.