Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Miss Emerald carrying 59.5kg at $11.10. Before that 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Trader carrying 59.5kg at $16. Expected in the finish.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hard Roca carrying 59.5kg at $6.30. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Foreverintime carrying 55kg at $12.20. Capable of another forward showing. One of the chances.

Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $19.40. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 53.5kg at $14.30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pepeha carrying 56.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 60kg at $5.20. Profiles nicely. One of the main contenders.

Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Moxie carrying 56.5kg at $35.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Te Aroha March 29 over 1400m defeating Katashi with 60kg at $3.10. Unbeaten in two starts when second up but looks tested in this line-up.

Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hoorah Henry with 58.5kg at $10.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Khaleesi with 58.5kg at $18.50. Key chance and expected to run well.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Keeping Time with 58kg at $5.40. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 58kg at $16.70. Expected to be very competitive.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 58.5kg at $18.70. Before that got back early 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sista Sugar with 59kg at $42.50. Should be at peak fitness now and should give a good account.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Magnastar with 58kg at $4.60. Won previous preparation first up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.75 len at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Pogacar with 56.5kg at $4.90. Won trial at Ashburton over 1000m on January 15. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 0.4 len behind Anushka Shesastar with 56kg at $19.90. Previously second-up won by a head at Waverley January 29 over 1400m defeating Tamdiu carrying 55kg at $3.60. This looks a bit too tough.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; neck behind Country Salon carrying 53kg at $7.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 2.25 len behind Anushka Shesastar with 52.5kg at $44.50. Worth including.