Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Trentham May 17 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind French Doll with 57kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Woodville November 17 2024 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Rocstokin Barrel with 55.5kg at $2.50. Capable of a bold return.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign won by a nose at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m in soft going defeating Midnight Scandal carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Otaki November 3 2024 over 1200m in soft going defeating Nozumi carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on October 23. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run second last of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Mary Shan carrying 54kg at $19.90. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 57kg at $12.90. Out of form and prepared to risk.

Racing well recently. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind She's A Dealer with 55.5kg at $15.20. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Smart Love with 54.5kg at $5.90. Sure to go close.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Kitty Flash carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Lord Penman with 58kg at $11.80. Not to be taken lightly.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Kitty Flash with 56kg at $23.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sweynesday with 58kg at $29.10. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; head behind Bak Da Angel carrying 54kg at $11.80. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1300m in soft going defeating Omega Boy with 55kg at $2.50. Worth including.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Charmrose with 59kg at $22.40. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at Ellerslie November 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Berenhard with 59kg at $18.90. One of the chances.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning won by 2.5 len Ellerslie June 7 over 1600m slow track defeating Pax Mundi with 59kg at $3.70. On debut eighth of 14 at Matamata December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ever Charm with 57kg at $16.90. Looks all set for a bright return.

Most recently 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Bak Da Angel with 55.5kg at $10.30. The race before that ran last of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 57kg at $7.70. Needs to take another step to compete against these.

Last start ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 44 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 54.5kg at $10.90. Before that 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Summerston carrying 59.5kg at $5. Needs to do more.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55kg at $18.60. Second-up 4th in a small field at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Master Fay carrying 54kg at $8.60. Can do much better this time.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 52.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on October 26 2024 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 58kg at $7.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Hinekaha with 55kg at $6.70. Last start 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 55kg at $7.40. Sure to go close.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kitty Flash with 56.5kg at $23.10. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Romilly carrying 57.5kg at $14.10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Mad Max with 59kg at $3.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Charmrose carrying 59kg at $4.40. Not far away last time. Capable of sharp improvement.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind I'munstoppable with 54kg at $4.40. Last start 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hinekaha carrying 54kg at $10. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Bak Da Angel with 58.5kg at $31.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Churchillian with 54kg at $38.20. Prefer to see her back in form.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on November 8 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 53.5kg at $19.20. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hinekaha with 53.5kg at $29.60. In the money recently but this looks a bit rich.