Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bridal Train carrying 52kg at $5.40. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 59.5kg at $18.80. Likely improver who is worth including.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 2 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Semper Magico with 57kg at $4.70. Before that 8th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 8 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53kg at $28.50. One of the chief contenders.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 62 day let-up. First-up won by a nose at Pukekohe November 8 over 2200m defeating Sprezzatura with 55kg at $11.50. Second-up did the work up front then tired 8th of 17 at Trentham on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 55.5kg at $38.50. Has solid top-three claims.

At the latest run second last of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 56kg at $24.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 56kg at $3.30. Well-placed this time and is among the leading chances.

At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 2040m, 4 len behind Uncle Arch with 55kg at $8.80. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Psyclone with 55kg at $3.10. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 2040m at Wanganui.

Last start 13th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $9.10. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Otaki December 26 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Ayteem with 56.5kg at $4.70. Genuine chance this time around.

Most recently 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Ayteem with 55kg at $25. The race before that 12th of 17 at Trentham on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Latest Model with 55.5kg at $49.50. In a suitable race and cannot be underestimated.

Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Trentham on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bradley carrying 58kg at $19.50. Don't dismiss.

Last start 5th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 5 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 57kg at $28.90. The start before that 5th of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Thrilling carrying 57kg at $21.90. Has ability and should measure up.