Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ascot Quokka April 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jokers Grin with 58.5kg at $20. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp November 23 2024 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Luberon carrying 60kg at $3.40. Can return to winning form.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Scunner carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Wanganui November 22 over 1340m in soft going defeating Bedtime Story with 58kg at $4.20. Worth including.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Ardalio with 59kg at $11.10. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $27.50. Others seem to have his measure.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $42.60. First up last campaign 3rd of 10 at this track in the G1 Telegraph on January 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Grail Seeker with 58.5kg at $9.80. Will need this hitout.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Reward Smile carrying 60kg at $53. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lux Libertas carrying 59kg at $21.20. Would have to improve sharply.

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Reward Smile carrying 59.5kg at $14.70. The race before that 8th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 56kg at $18. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie October 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Hitabell carrying 54.5kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Midnight Edition with 55kg at $8.70. Winning chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2 len at Riccarton Park LR Pegasus Hcp November 8 over 1000m defeating Azeezle with 57.5kg at $2.30. Last start 2nd of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, head behind Azeezle carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Capable of a better showing. Tough to beat on best form.

Most recently 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Midnight Edition with 55kg at $4.10. The start before that got back early 7th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cannon Hill with 57.5kg at $1.90. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) December 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Tuxedo carrying 54.5kg at $26.80. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Vegas Queen carrying 56kg at $6.70. Must respect.

Most recently 7th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind First Five with 56kg at $55.90. Before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Inflamed carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track December 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Oneira carrying 55kg at $45.70. The run before that 9th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Cooper with 55.5kg at $16.90. Will need to do even more to match this field.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Arawa Park in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes October 12 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Twain with 57kg at $4.20. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate September 6 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Quintessa with 57kg at $16.30. Worth following up.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign settled towards the rear 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Quintessa with 57kg at $13.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Tauranga January 10 over 1200m defeating December carrying 57kg at $3.30. Ran 3rd in a trial at Matamata over 1100m on December 19. Has been in the money at every first-up run.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 54kg at $3.30. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Pukekohe G3 Counties Bowl Hcp November 22 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Twain with 53kg at $3.80. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe in the G3 Bonecrusher Stakes on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind That's Gold carrying 55kg at $3.50. Not far away of late. In the mix on best form.