Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Iceland Poppy with 58.5kg at $3.90. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track December 6 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Poppy's Girl carrying 59kg at $4.90. Well-placed and can win without surprising.

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 0.8 len at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Wyworry with 58.5kg at $1.40. Last time out favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track December 6 over 1300m in soft going defeating Classy Brahma carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Won at this track at his only attempt and will be hard to beat again.

Last start came from the tail of the field 2nd of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Anderson Bridge with 59kg at $11.50. Before that won by 1.75 len at Otaki November 30 over 1200m defeating Too Darn Sweet with 58.5kg at $8.90. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start 8th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bodacious Kate with 59kg at $15.10. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at Wanganui November 22 over 1340m on a soft track defeating Elpedro carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.

Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe December 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Awatere with 55.5kg at $3.90. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m in soft going defeating Deprive with 55.5kg at $6. Cherry-ripe and a genuine chance again.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Bodacious Kate with 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at this track on December 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Thorax with 56.5kg at $7.60. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Tauherenikau December 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Chill Factor carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Nedelin carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Can feature in the finish again.

Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Ellerslie December 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Roaring Bebe carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Glorious Moments carrying 55kg at $7. Takes the next step now and worth following up.