Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track LR Marton Cup January 3 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Tshiebwe carrying 59kg at $6.40. Before that 5th of 10 at this track in the G1 Mufhasa Classic on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Provence carrying 59kg at $42.90. Hard to fault and can go on with it.

At the latest run got back early 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, slow going 8 len behind Sagunto with 55kg at $23.40. Before that eased back early on 13th of 17 at Flemington Bm96 on November 4 over 2800m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Litzdeel with 59kg at $41. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Thompson Handicap October 26 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 59kg at $18.90. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile September 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $60.20. Hard to fault if anywhere near right.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, slow going 6 len behind Sagunto with 58kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Mary Shan with 56kg at $31.50. Better than that and worth following up.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Shaking Stevens with 59kg at $13.30. The race before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mystic Park with 57.5kg at $19.80. Can feature with the right run.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mary Shan carrying 55kg at $59.20. Last start ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Queen Zou with 55.5kg at $104.40. Leaning to others this time.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bridal Train with 59kg at $4.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, neck behind Electron with 57kg at $12.70. Worth following up.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind One Bold Cat with 53kg at $5.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, on a slow track; nose behind Sagunto with 53kg at $6.70. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 19 len behind One Bold Cat with 54.5kg at $13.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sagunto carrying 56kg at $29.40. Looking to others.

Last start 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind One Bold Cat carrying 53kg at $22. Before that 5th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bozo carrying 54kg at $18.20. Looking to others.

Last start ran last of 10 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54.5kg at $11.20. The run before that 4th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $37. Worth including.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 59kg at $14.30. The start before that 2nd of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $13.20. Can return to winning form.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Star Ballot carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The race before that 4th of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Crackercol carrying 60.5kg at $5.40. In form and expected to measure up again.

Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) January 1 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Trust In You carrying 53kg at $11.30. The run before that 5th of 18 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Maldini with 56.5kg at $16.20. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sagunto carrying 54kg at $29.80. The run before that 7th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 8 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Looks tested in this field.

Last start 9th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind What You Wish For with 54kg at $10.90. Before that 11th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 53kg at $6.50. Overlook recent runs. Well placed here and gets chance to atone.

Second-up. First-up after 13 months second last in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Bridal Train carrying 54kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Wanganui Rating 65 on May 9 2024 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Jestin Case with 59.5kg at $3.60. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 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 carrying 53kg at $30.50. The start before that second last of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Call A Friend with 55.5kg at $2.70. Can feature with the right run.