Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zerre with 59.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Charmrose with 54kg at $23.60. Rates highly and can break through if at his best.

Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating Places To Be carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Impending with 54kg at $6.50. Last-start winner worth including.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Last start won by 2 len at Trentham December 14 over 1200m defeating Leica Ripa with 58.5kg at $5.60. Fitter and is a top chance again.

Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $8. Before that 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rise Companions carrying 58kg at $4. Hard to beat on her best form.

Most recently second last in a small field at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind One More Dance carrying 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 58kg at $4.60. Can turn things around.

Resuming after a break; only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Taupo October 10 over 1100m in soft going defeating Too Darn Sweet with 57.5kg at $3.70. Everything points to a effective return.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Drops Of God carrying 57kg at $95.50. Before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Power Of Three with 50kg at $49.60. Needs to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus with 53.5kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Reptak with 54kg at $9.40. Among the chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind War Princess carrying 55kg at $7.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Taupo October 10 over 1100m slow track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Look for a bold run.

Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at this track December 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Stay Frosty carrying 53kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lady Impending with 53kg at $7.80. In the mix on best form.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 54kg at $19.10. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Lubeck with 55kg at $5.60. Likely to find this out of reach.