Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 2140m, 13 len behind Free Spirit with 55.5kg at $10.40. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic May 25 over 1700m, 5 len behind Jack Morrison with 57kg at $10.70. Expecting a bright return.

Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Ellerslie May 25 over 2400m, soft track; 2 len behind Ma Baker with 67.5kg at $13.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Ellerslie October 19 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind MacEe Girl carrying 57kg at $34.90. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Blue Goddess carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 9th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Legacy with 55.5kg at $16.40. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Rates highly.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Bundy carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Unleash The Beast with 56kg at $10.60. One of the major hopes.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 7 len behind Pax Mundi with 56.5kg at $13.30. The run before that 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind On The Town with 59kg at $9. In the mix.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Knickerless carrying 58kg at $22. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; head behind Piccolino carrying 57.5kg at $10.70. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.

Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Jungle Love carrying 57kg at $8.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Palmarow with 57kg at $11.30. Expected to go well again.

Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Waverley November 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating Brutiful Lass with 56.5kg at $6. Last start 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Jungle Love carrying 57kg at $4.40. Well placed. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Power Of Three with 58kg at $5.20. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sista Sugar carrying 57.5kg at $23.10. Among the better chances in this line up.

Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 54kg at $4.30. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Waverley Mdn-Hwgt April 10 over 1650m in heavy going defeating The Phantom Fox with 67kg at $2.20. Has won second up before and looks a definite top-three hope.

Last start ran last of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 55.5kg at $91. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Call A Friend carrying 55.5kg at $44.90. Looks tested in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Lucullan with 58kg at $29.90. Second-up second last of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Rabega with 54kg at $44.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.0 len at Woodville November 2 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Croix De Guerre carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Second-up 7th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fosse carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. Should be competitive.

Last start 6th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fosse carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. Before that 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 56kg at $7.90. Can do much better this time.