Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Moxie carrying 59.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track in the G2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lux Libertas carrying 59kg at $4. Rates highly in this company and is among the leading chances.

Second-up. First-up after 13 months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 60kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Narrandera N'deracup Mb87 on July 14 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Prince Of Helena with 57kg at $2.40. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Second-up. First-up after seven months settled well back; won by 1.75 len at Otaki December 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating He's Lucid with 53.5kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 5 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Blue Rata Warea carrying 55kg at $6.60. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Belle Tribute with 58.5kg at $4.20. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Island Hop with 56.5kg at $5.50. Not far away of late. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Loose Sally carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Flat Stanley carrying 60kg at $3.90. Sure to go close.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 58kg at $21.10. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Party Rocking with 59kg at $9.70. Prepared to risk.

Most recently won by 1.75 len at Otaki December 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating The Big Picture with 60kg at $2.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 60kg at $6.40. Cannot be discounted.

Second-up today. Last outing came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 57kg at $13.30. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Lady Performer carrying 57kg at $8.70. Usually performs well second-up and can measure up in this line up.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 60kg at $4. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track December 6 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Classy Brahma with 58.5kg at $3.90. Key chance and expected to run well.

Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 5 len at this track December 20 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hoorah Henry with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Yankee One with 56kg at $31. Sure to go well again. Still has scope for improvement and will be tough to beat.