Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 2.5 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1400m in the wet defeating Good Spot carrying 56kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Can get the job done again.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by a long-neck at Otaki January 9 over 1400m defeating Bak De Ace with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Precipice carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Capable of taking this out.

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lantern Way carrying 57kg at $51.30. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 3 len behind Cut Loose carrying 53.5kg at $40.80. Might find this a bit too tough.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Otaki January 9 over 1600m defeating Mighty Macca carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Dancing Shadow carrying 56.5kg at $2. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

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 with 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. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1600m in soft going defeating Passion 'N' Pride carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass with 56.5kg at $2.70. Certain to be hard to beat again.

Last start 8th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 6 len behind Anushka Shesastar with 55kg at $28. Before that 6th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Waverley January 28 over 1650m in soft going defeating Starpello carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 2 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass carrying 56.5kg at $13.80. Fitter and is a leading player.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind New Castle with 58kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind God Of Eros with 57kg at $8.50. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Beauesk carrying 57kg at $21.30. Second-up 7th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 7 len behind Country Salon with 56kg at $45.30. Looking to others.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Bay Express with 52kg at $11.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 52kg at $23.50. Can play a role in the outcome.