Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Third Decree with 57.5kg at $11.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Ashburton October 12 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Third Decree carrying 60kg at $8.30. Capable of a bold return.

Last start 8th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $18. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Ima Brazen One with 58.5kg at $5.60. Expect he will make amends.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2.25 len Wanganui April 27 over 1350m defeating Ima Brazen One with 56kg at $2.10. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track January 11 over 1100m, soft track; 1.1 len behind The Stoney One with 57kg at $11.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Ardalio with 53kg at $48.60. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pokuru Gold carrying 58kg at $10.10. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at this track October 26 over 1000m in soft going defeating Lhasa carrying 54kg at $3.70. Second-up 5th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Azeezle carrying 53.5kg at $8.10. Can figure in the finish.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $5.60. Before that 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Churchillian with 54kg at $4.10. Shapes as a key runner.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 54kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Azeezle with 54kg at $27.40. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Azeezle with 54kg at $12.20. Definite winning chance. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $6.80. Last start 4th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Azeezle carrying 54.5kg at $16.40. Likely improver who is worth including.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Azeezle with 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe 3yo SWP January 19 over 1400m defeating First Dance with 57kg at $3.20. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1100m, long-neck behind Enterprise with 61.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly and can measure up.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $17.10. Second-up ran last of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 19 len behind Renovations with 58.5kg at $79.50. Looking to others for the winner.