Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 53kg at $10.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hawera G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes October 4 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Rareza carrying 57kg at $4.40. Huge chance in this line-up.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 len at Trentham G3 Anniversary Hcp January 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Doctor Askar carrying 53.5kg at $15.70. The start before that 7th of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Scunner carrying 53kg at $11.50. Tough to beat again on the latest effort.

Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Taupo December 28 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Leroy Brown carrying 58kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 59.5kg at $9.40. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Bridal Train with 59kg at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Te Rapa in the G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 57kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 11 months 3rd in a small field at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 2024 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Sevenayes with 56.5kg at $4.80. Huge chance on best form.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Nigella Lane with 57.5kg at $13.40. The run before that second last of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Scunner with 53kg at $28.90. Looks tested in this field.

Recent form sound. At the latest run in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Ma Te Wa with 54.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 0.0 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 54kg at $3. Worth following up.

Racing well recently. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.2 len at Trentham January 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Complex with 58.5kg at $17.60. The race before that made some head-way 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. Back in winning form and can go on with it now.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.1 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1340m on a soft track defeating Gohugo with 52kg at $8.70. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Wanganui January 10 over 1340m defeating Only The Lonely carrying 56kg at $13. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.5 len at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Fun Never Sets carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park December 27 over 1560m in soft going defeating Lofty Manuel with 56.5kg at $5. Sure to be thereabouts again.