Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mary Shan carrying 57kg at $19.10. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Mary Shan with 56kg at $31.50. Worth including.

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tshiebwe with 55kg at $24.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Agera with 58kg at $13.10. Can feature with the right run.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on December 14 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Tisse carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. The run before that 9th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tshiebwe with 56kg at $36.20. Hard to fault if at his best.

Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 13th of 17 at Flemington Bm96 on November 4 over 2800m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Litzdeel with 59kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mv Cup on October 24 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Onesmoothoperator carrying 57kg at $51. Worth including.

At the latest run led to the turn then faded 10th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart with 53kg at $24.60. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, slow going 1.5 len behind Royal Flower with 57kg at $7.70. Better than that and worth following up.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Cup on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Final Return carrying 53kg at $6.80. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Odyssey carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Terrific chance to return to form.

At the latest run got back early 7th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Wanganui November 22 over 2040m in soft going defeating Comedy with 56.5kg at $5.30. Must respect.

At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53kg at $23.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Khanshe carrying 54kg at $15.60. Would have to improve.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Crackercol carrying 60kg at $40.80. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Khanshe carrying 54kg at $6.80. Sure to be in the mix.

At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Otaki November 30 over 2100m defeating Itoje carrying 57kg at $10. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Complex carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. Key chance capable of going on with it.

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on December 14 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Tisse carrying 54kg at $7.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Flower with 54kg at $2.30. One of the contenders.

Last start ran last of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Psyclone with 59.5kg at $29.50. The race before that 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. Overlook recent runs. Well placed here and gets chance to atone.

Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Mollify with 58kg at $4. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind I'm Lulu with 56.5kg at $6.50. Nice effort last time. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 54kg at $31.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Santa Catalina with 55.5kg at $6.30. Key chance capable of going a lot better.