Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Last start 6th of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Call A Friend carrying 61kg at $8.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Semper Magico carrying 61kg at $8.10. Others read better. Will need to improve sharply.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, slow going 29 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 55.5kg at $14.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rosso with 60kg at $24.70. Watch for him late in the piece.

Last start 5th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind What You Wish For carrying 54kg at $9.10. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track December 6 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Sinhaman carrying 56kg at $11.50. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Roctave carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 7th of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. Well placed. Ready to run a big race.

Most recently 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 58.5kg at $13.60. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rise Companions with 57kg at $16.40. Better placed and expected to go well.

Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind One Bold Cat with 53kg at $30.50. The run before that second last of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Call A Friend with 55.5kg at $2.70. Prefer to see her back in form.

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 18 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Maldini carrying 56.5kg at $34.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mollify carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. Recent effort not up to scratch.

Recent form sound. Last start won by a long-neck at Otaki December 26 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Gallant Hero carrying 52kg at $9.70. The start before that 4th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 54kg at $20.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Call A Friend with 53.5kg at $19.90. The race before that 12th of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crackercol carrying 56kg at $39. Tough task ahead this time.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 6 len behind Indie Ardie with 53kg at $6.50. Before that 11th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Loose Sally with 54.5kg at $12.30. Sure to be in the mix.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 55.5kg at $10.80. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Otaki on January 6 2025 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Electron with 54.5kg at $11.20. Yet to score when second up and is unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 56kg at $3.30. Fitter now and making headway. Well placed to take this out.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Riverton January 1 over 2147m defeating Mamaea with 53kg at $3.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Generation Joy with 56.5kg at $6.20. Expected to go very well again.

At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at this track January 3 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Helluvah Return with 57.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 15 at this track on December 14 over 2200m, 6 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58kg at $4.60. Back in winning form and can measure up again.

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Call A Friend with 54.5kg at $4.30. Before that 11th of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 55kg at $24.40. Should be right about the mark again.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Island Life carrying 54kg at $27.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 54kg at $6.10. Tough task ahead this time.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at this track December 14 over 2200m defeating Gate Crashers carrying 56.5kg at $28. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Wanganui November 29 over 2040m in soft going defeating Snowflake carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Solid top-three hope.

Last start won by 2.75 len at Otaki December 26 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Ayteem with 56.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Knickerless carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Capable of making it two on the trot.

Most recently 11th of 17 at this track on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Latest Model carrying 58kg at $38.10. Before that 12th of 15 at this track on December 14 over 2200m, 11 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Can't recommend.