Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Most recently won by a head at Tauranga November 1 over 1600m in soft going defeating Queen Zou with 58.5kg at $10.10. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind War Of Succession with 58.5kg at $15.70. Last-start winner worth including.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 59.5kg at $25.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Tauranga on January 10 over 1600m, 3 len behind Gigi with 59.5kg at $5.90. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 56kg at $8.30. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 over 1600m defeating Monday Melody with 58.5kg at $11.10. Is a second up winner in the past and can improve sharply.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa September 27 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Electric Time with 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Handicap on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 53kg at $2.90. Willing to forgive the last run; can atone.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 57kg at $12.10. Last start 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going head behind Bourbon Proof carrying 57kg at $10.90. Worth including in calculations.

Last start favourite; won by a head at Avondale November 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Zenith carrying 60kg at $2.50. The race before that 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arabian Songbird with 54kg at $34.40. Bold showing expected.

Second-up. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 55.5kg at $58.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1560m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Bozo with 55.5kg at $16.20. Hard to get too confident until she shows a little more.

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 57kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Sense Of Timing with 57kg at $7.20. Plenty of improvement to come.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Nepheti carrying 58.5kg at $26.20. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lachie with 58.5kg at $12.30. Fitter and is right in the mix.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hinekaha with 57.5kg at $24.80. Second-up 4th of 14 at this track on November 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 54.5kg at $19.40. Has to be considered.

At the latest run won by a neck at Ellerslie November 4 over 1600m in soft going defeating Skymax with 59kg at $9.50. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Summerston with 59.5kg at $11.10. Sure to be thereabouts.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Tauranga November 15 over 1530m on a soft track defeating Top Shelf with 58.5kg at $6.90. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Matamata October 17 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Ballistic Miss with 59kg at $2.50. Well placed and is a leading player.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 4 len behind Opaea Joe with 55kg at $10.80. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track November 8 over 1500m defeating What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $8.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mr Marigold with 54kg at $4.30. Second-up won by a neck at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m defeating Moschino carrying 57.5kg at $48.80. Can measure up with the right run.

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Bourbon Proof with 54kg at $9.10. Before that won by 2.25 len at Matamata October 4 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Just A Tipple with 56kg at $3. Thereabouts last time out. Solid top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 14th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 55.5kg at $28.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, neck behind Withallmyfaith carrying 59kg at $11.40. Plenty of improvement to come.

Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lachie with 57.5kg at $11.40. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Avondale October 8 over 1600m in the wet defeating Just A Karin carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Won't find this any easier.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sneak Peek carrying 61kg at $3.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind War Of Succession carrying 55kg at $14.70. Major player.