Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fawnzor with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Cremant carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $9.30. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 58.5kg at $28.10. Going well. Solid top-three chance.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 4 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Can progress and take this out.

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 58.5kg at $21.10. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Hawera on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 58.5kg at $15.90. Watch for significant improvement.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cremant with 58.5kg at $18.10. Last start got back early 10th of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leica Ripa with 58.5kg at $43.50. Hard to have.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Top Of The Pack with 58.5kg at $33.50. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fawnzor carrying 58.5kg at $71.10. Might struggle again.

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at Woodville on September 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 30 len behind Brady with 58.5kg at $18.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 34 len behind Chelsea Rose carrying 58.5kg at $53.30. The run before that second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, on a wet track; 24 len behind French Thinker carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. Has the task ahead.

Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Panther with 57kg at $10. Second-up 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Gallinda with 57kg at $8.80. Has plenty of upside and can improve sharply.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $8.40. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Oh Maimai with 56.5kg at $3. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 13 at this track on January 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Leica Ripa with 55.5kg at $13.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Wanganui on April 27 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind The Nomad carrying 56.5kg at $25.40. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Before that ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Opetaia with 53.5kg at $3.10. Made headway last time. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $36.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Fringes with 54.5kg at $6.70. Hard to beat on her best form.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR TARANAKI OAKS PRELUDE on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 19 len behind Acer with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Belles Boom with 55.5kg at $4.80. Capable of sharp improvement.

Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by King Of Comedy out of Diamond Cut. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Foxton December 16. Capable of a solid performance.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Top Of The Pack with 56.5kg at $29.70. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 20 len behind Think I Got Cha carrying 56.5kg at $118.70. Well suited here and is sure to take a ton of beating.

Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Fringes carrying 53.5kg at $40. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sassalita with 54.5kg at $57.90. Needs to do a lot more.