Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Matamata May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Previously first up; third of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Oscar with 58.5kg at $19.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. The race before that 8th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 58.5kg at $4.10. Expected to be very competitive.

Last start 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 55.5kg at $32.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Zerre carrying 58.5kg at $63.60. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lets All Boogie with 58.5kg at $17.40. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Eizus carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. Prefer to see him back in form.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Awapuni April 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Early Bird carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. On debut ninth of 12 at Otaki December 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Linara with 58.5kg at $21.90. Might be better off following this outing.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 54.5kg at $3.80. On debut second last of 10 at Waverley January 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shacktime with 57kg at $23.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Peter Lock trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Progressing well with a recent trial win. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

At debut, ran last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tommy Star with 58.5kg at $10.90. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at this track September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Pacific Princess with 56kg at $9.70. On debut second in a small field at Woodville August 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Landman with 57.5kg at $6.10. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At debut, did the work up front then tired second last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tommy Star carrying 57kg at $12.80. Plenty of scope for improvement.

Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Matamata May 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Waverley October 9 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wingman with 56.5kg at $6.10. Capable of a bold return.

Is first-up after a break of 14 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw October 6 2024 over 1400m, 19 len behind Costae with 57.5kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Otaki April 25 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ima Brazen One with 54kg at $6.90. Should give a great sight.

Second-up. First start 6th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jamaica Bay with 56.5kg at $2.70. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zorero carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 56.5kg at $85.30. Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tommy Star carrying 53.5kg at $19.50. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.

At debut, 6th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 55kg at $17.70. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.

Filly by Proisir on debut. Trialled on December 2 at Woodville over 1000m and finished fourth. Cannot be underestimated.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Merrilegs with 56.5kg at $15.20. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Legacy with 56.5kg at $24.80. Needs to do better.