Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $36.30. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $42.60. Hard to beat.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at Ellerslie in the G1 NZ Railway Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $74.20. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sweynesday with 57.5kg at $29.50. Prepared to risk.

At the latest run 11th of 15 at this track in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind First Five carrying 58.5kg at $91.80. The start before that 7th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind First Five with 56kg at $55.90. Capable of much better and deserves another chance.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54kg at $16.60. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Pukekohe January 19 2025 over 1300m defeating Master Brutus with 56.5kg at $1.70. Among the chances.

At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 0.2 len behind Basel Warrior with 54.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Reward Smile carrying 54kg at $15.70. Solid top three prospects.

Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes November 12 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mystic Park with 53kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Midnight Edition with 54kg at $6. Definite winning hope.

Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Wanganui January 10 over 1200m defeating Rabega carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Britannia Gold with 56.5kg at $11.10. In the mix again.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; a neck behind Bold Belle carrying 54kg at $3.20. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Celestial Wonder with 58kg at $11.90. Everything points to a bright return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 August 3 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind I Am Famous with 58.5kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 February 23 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Byron Belle carrying 59.5kg at $6. May pay to watch for a market push.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 57kg at $11.40. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Party Rocking with 57kg at $11.60. Worth another chance.