Races ORP Taupo - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 14th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 55.5kg at $28.70. Last start 8th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind She's A Dealer with 56kg at $38.30. Capable enough and should be in the finish.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sista Sugar with 60kg at $19.30. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Knickerless with 60kg at $3.70. Fitter now and making headway. Looks ready to win.

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Girl Talk with 58.5kg at $8.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Nightowl carrying 54.5kg at $3. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Blue Jeanie with 58.5kg at $5.30. The start before that won by 3 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1600m defeating Rocka Philly with 58.5kg at $4.70. Terrific chance to return to form.

Most recently 4th of 13 at Trentham on December 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Piercing Arrow with 58kg at $9.90. The start before that 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 7 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 56.5kg at $13.30. Shapes up nicely.

Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1950m, slow going 2 len behind In A Pickle with 54.5kg at $10.10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, in the wet; 4 len behind Overrated with 55kg at $9.50. Should go well.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Semper Magico carrying 54kg at $36.50. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 54.5kg at $35.50. Struggling to make a case.

Last start 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $24.50. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Tauranga November 15 over 2100m in soft going defeating Our Shocks carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Has ability but others are better placed.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, slow going 26 len behind Proboy with 54.5kg at $41.70. The run before that got back early 4th in a small field at Ellerslie on December 11 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Elton Rocks with 57.5kg at $11. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.