Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

At the latest run 8th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $50.80. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the LR Metropolitan Hcp on November 8 over 2600m, 10 len behind Just Charlie carrying 56.5kg at $10.50. Not keen on his chances.

Last start 15th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, in the wet; 30 len behind Bozo carrying 54kg at $8.30. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park in the LR Metropolitan Hcp on November 8 over 2600m, 0.8 len behind Just Charlie with 55kg at $9.10. Hard to have this tough line-up.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Waverley July 25 over 2200m, in the wet; 30 len behind Dancin In The Dark with 58kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Otaki June 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Benefactor carrying 59.5kg at $25. Prefer to see how he returns.

Resumes after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Trentham January 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Khanshe with 57.5kg at $34.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Otaki December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 57.5kg at $32.90. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has to be respected.

Last start 5th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Electron with 52kg at $12. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Complex carrying 56kg at $8.70. Rates highly and can break through.

Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $57.40. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Te Rapa Rating 75 on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Because with 57.5kg at $26.90. Fitter again but prefer to see a return to form.

Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 September 13 over 2400m, soft track; 11 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 56kg at $19. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 August 16 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Monkhana carrying 60kg at $9. Could prove too smart for these.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Complex with 55kg at $30.10. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Wanganui November 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Psyclone carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Well placed. Fitter and rates a key chance this line-up.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 2140m, 3.5 len behind He's A Battler with 54.5kg at $5.30. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Trentham April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind French Doll with 55.5kg at $67.60. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Cocobill carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Last start won by a head at Waverley November 14 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Our Giulia with 56.5kg at $17.60. Hard to beat again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 56kg at $17.80. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Waipukurau November 16 over 1400m defeating Lantern Way with 54.5kg at $27.60. Sure to measure up here.

Last start 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Blue Jeanie with 55.5kg at $17.20. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Complex carrying 58kg at $14.40. Impressed last start. Sound top-three prospects again.