Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zerre carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Charmrose with 54kg at $23.60. Tough to beat if near his best.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track September 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Joan's Joker with 59kg at $15.40. On debut ran last of 11 at this track July 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Jaeger with 56.5kg at $9.90. Looks tested in this field.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 970m, 2.25 len behind Beast Of Burden with 53kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Cambridge Synthetic July 30 over 970m defeating Distinguished carrying 52.5kg at $5.60. Should give a great sight.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Beauesk carrying 54kg at $12.50. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track December 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Classy Brahma carrying 53.5kg at $21.70. Can play a significant role.

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rabega carrying 56kg at $17.70. Has been racing well. Worth following up.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when favourite; won by 1.5 len at Hawera March 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Good Craic carrying 56kg at $1.70. Promising type who can get the job done again.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Precursor with 58kg at $23.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha September 21 over 1600m in the wet defeating Our Shocks with 69kg at $3.10. Second up record is sound but others rate better.

Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Arawa Park October 12 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lubeck carrying 57kg at $17.10. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy September 6 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $31.40. Has to be respected.

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Pepeha with 57kg at $9. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 58kg at $26.70. Nice effort last time. Capable of sharp improvement.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bodacious Kate with 52kg at $43.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pepeha carrying 51kg at $7.90. Definite winning chance. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1200m, 21 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 59kg at $15.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wanganui April 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind St Giles with 56.5kg at $16.20. Faces a tough essay.