Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

Last start 8th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Star Warrior with 58.5kg at $21.30. Before that second last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 2000m, 9 len behind Willoughby White carrying 56.5kg at $5. Has top 4 claims.

Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bethany Dee carrying 55.5kg at $69.90. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Relentless carrying 58.5kg at $39.80. Outclassed.

At debut, eased back early on 7th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Star Warrior with 55.5kg at $20.40. Will need to improve sharply.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Our Lurrina with 57.5kg at $50.60. Last start ran last of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Now Not Never with 57kg at $88.30. This line-up might test him.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Day One carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. Before that came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Toruk Makto carrying 57kg at $7.70. Deserves another chance.

Last start 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Golden Jacket with 57kg at $8.20. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Relentless with 57kg at $13.60. A better run is on the cards.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Vendabelle carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Orson Stone carrying 56.5kg at $15.50. Leading prospect.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Relentless carrying 54.5kg at $26.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Orson Stone with 54.5kg at $64. Has upside and poses a threat.

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Relentless carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. The start before that 5th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Protheatrics with 57.5kg at $47.30. Likely to measure up.