Races ORX Wanganui - NZ

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bridal Train with 52kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Knock Off carrying 58.5kg at $7. Key chance.

Second-up. First-up after three months in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Zantabulous carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Charmer carrying 55kg at $12. Strips fitter and is one of the chances.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Trentham on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Island Life carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track November 29 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bow Hill with 56.5kg at $8.40. Major player.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Trentham on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Island Life with 57.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $6.80. Rates highly. One of the main contenders.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Semper Magico with 54.5kg at $4.80. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Renovations carrying 57kg at $25.40. Not far away last start. Rates highly and is in the mix.

Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Te Rapa December 20 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Sadhbh with 59kg at $6.60. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 59.5kg at $17. Everything points towards a big run.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Psyclone carrying 55kg at $3.10. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at this track November 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Psyclone carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Among the winning chances.

Last start 2nd of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Thrilling carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche with 59kg at $2.90. Made headway last time. Looks very tough to beat.

Last start 5th of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Call A Friend with 55kg at $24.80. Before that 6th of 8 at Trentham on December 14 over 2100m, 9 len behind Tisse with 54kg at $22.40. Others rate better.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $10.70. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Arawa Park December 27 over 1560m in soft going defeating Flamenco with 56.5kg at $2.60. Likely improver and worth including among the chances.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sheez Dominant with 52kg at $4.90. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Semper Magico carrying 54kg at $8.70. Might struggle again.