Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $8.60. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 6 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $14.20. Well placed. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $28.30. The start before that ran last in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wolfgang with 60.5kg at $7.70. One of the contenders.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $5.60. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie October 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Meaningful Star carrying 59kg at $8.40. Well placed. Expected to measure up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Odyssey with 60kg at $19.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $21.70. Expected to measure up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Agera with 53kg at $16.60. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind El Vencedor with 57kg at $52.70. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Tauranga November 1 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Solidify carrying 58kg at $5.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind What A Charma carrying 54kg at $4. Sure to be thereabouts again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Churchillian with 57kg at $7.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Odyssey carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Expected to do much better.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $17.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 7 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $34.30. Major player on best form.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind The Odyssey carrying 55.5kg at $14.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $51.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 2nd in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; head behind Wolfgang carrying 53kg at $4.70. The start before that 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind What A Charma with 53kg at $4.40. Major player on best form.

Last start 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going neck behind Gigi with 56kg at $10.30. Before that got back early 9th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Agera with 53kg at $15.70. Nice effort last time. Likely to feature again.

Most recently didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Gigi with 56kg at $10.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 8 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $67.70. Will need to do a bit more.

Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $23.80. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind The Odyssey carrying 54kg at $4.60. Rates highly. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Last start 6th of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Agera with 57kg at $29.90. The race before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind The Odyssey with 53kg at $8.10. Looking to others.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Gigi with 55kg at $13.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind What A Charma carrying 53kg at $7.80. Would have to improve sharply.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Arabian Songbird with 53kg at $56.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $91.20. Looks tested against this line-up.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going nose behind Gigi carrying 54.5kg at $6. The start before that got back early 6th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 9 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $51.70. Hard to fault if at his best.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, slow going neck behind Gillian carrying 58kg at $10.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Novak carrying 58kg at $17.70. Rates highly. Tough to beat.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Bourbon Proof with 58.5kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bassoroc with 60kg at $22.40. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Mizella carrying 57kg at $18.80. Last start 10th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 56.5kg at $26.80. Would have to improve sharply.