Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Eulogy Stakes on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind War Princess with 56.5kg at $3.60. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $10.40. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Battle Tycoon carrying 55.5kg at $14.30. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Towering Vision with 55kg at $4.90. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1600m defeating Dance The Night with 55.5kg at $5.30. Big chance.

Was at big odds at debut, won was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Otaki December 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Under Orders with 55.5kg at $36.60. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $30. Before that 5th of 12 at Otaki in the G3 Wellington Stakes on November 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ammirati with 55kg at $4.80. Worth including.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $28.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Fringes with 55.5kg at $6.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 4th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR TARANAKI OAKS PRELUDE on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Wigmore carrying 55.5kg at $4. Not keen on her chances this time.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Cease And Desist carrying 55kg at $2.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 55kg at $3.30. Close to a win. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Los Salsero carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Matamata on January 23 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Born To Be Royal carrying 52kg at $10.10. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $14.40. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going head behind Bubbles Up with 56kg at $5.50. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.

Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $9.60. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 56kg at $9.30. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind My Fair Lily carrying 55kg at $10.70. The run before that 4th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going 1.3 len behind Star Warrior with 55kg at $23.30. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Wanganui on January 19 over 2040m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Damiano with 54kg at $23.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, slow going 7 len behind Shes Wondering with 55kg at $5.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Wigmore with 55.5kg at $31.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Surround Sound carrying 55kg at $17.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.