Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Innocent Victim with 59kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Overrated carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Looks very tough to beat.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bradley carrying 58kg at $38.10. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Island Life carrying 54.5kg at $66.90. Finds a few better today. Looks tested against this line-up.

Most recently 7th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 57.5kg at $22.10. The run before that 9th of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thrilling with 57kg at $15.30. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on December 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Piercing Arrow carrying 59kg at $48.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 17 at this track on January 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Latest Model with 59kg at $45.40. Top three chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa December 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Ohope Wins carrying 57.5kg at $11.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $15.50. Fitter and worth following up.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Ortem Legacy with 59kg at $22.60. The start before that 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Heza Sharp One with 59kg at $10.40. Form tapering and likely to struggle again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Psyclone carrying 54.5kg at $42.20. Last start 6th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sheez Dominant with 54kg at $10.30. Fitter but happy enough to avoid.

Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bradley with 58kg at $19.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Island Life with 54kg at $24.80. Will need to do a bit more.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sheaf carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 0.6 len behind The Matador carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Capable of big final splits.

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie December 26 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Toruk Makto carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Honor Mission carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Worth following up.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Towering Vision with 57kg at $21.40. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Perfect Habit with 57kg at $4.60. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish seventh last time out over 1600m at Ellerslie.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 0.7 len behind Amyer Star carrying 56kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Knickerless with 56kg at $5.90. Major player.

Second-up. First-up after six months second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 53kg at $18. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Waverley on January 29 over 1650m, 6 len behind Rebal Agent carrying 53.5kg at $23.70. Hard to make a case this line-up.

Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Reliable Squeeze with 56.5kg at $15.90. The run before that second last of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind El Arish with 56.5kg at $16.10. Making headway. One of the chief contenders.

At the latest run came from midfield and won by 4 len at Tauherenikau January 2 over 2050m in soft going defeating Heza Monty with 55.5kg at $7.80. The run before that 8th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Vickezzmargaux with 56.5kg at $9.60. Has found form but looking to others.

Last start 15th of 17 at this track on January 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Latest Model carrying 56.5kg at $23.30. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Otaki December 19 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Malibu with 56.5kg at $2.90. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Most recently 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Innocent Victim carrying 58kg at $5.80. The run before that 8th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Arish carrying 58.5kg at $6. Has failed to show enough.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 5 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 57kg at $28.90. The race before that 5th of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thrilling carrying 57kg at $21.90. Others rate better.

Last start ran last of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 26 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 58kg at $22.20. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind No Plan Be with 58.5kg at $5.10. Has ability but needs to lift.

Last start 6th of 17 at this track on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Latest Model with 54kg at $56.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Thrilling with 54.5kg at $16.90. Looking to others.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bay Express carrying 54kg at $16.80. The start before that 5th of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Anderson Bridge with 54kg at $76.20. Might struggle again.

Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bradley carrying 53kg at $41.30. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 55.5kg at $12.30. Not keen.