Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Most recently second last of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hivari with 60kg at $8.80. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 60kg at $5.20. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Up The Anti with 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rambling On with 60kg at $4.50. Expected to improve sharply.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bay Express carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track December 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating Street Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Cannot be underestimated.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Goldiluxe with 58.5kg at $10.30. Before that 5th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hard Roca with 58.5kg at $10.80. Best form measures up favourably so worth including.

Last start 7th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Flutterbelle with 55.5kg at $9.40. Before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 58kg at $10.50. Has ability and looks one of the major players.

Last start ran last of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 29 len behind Country Salon carrying 56kg at $7.60. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 0.0 len behind Tullamore Dew carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Can atone.

Last start won by 0.6 len at Waverley January 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Classy Brahma with 53kg at $25.10. The run before that ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Wire Rope with 53kg at $17.20. Should be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zivou carrying 56kg at $38.30. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Highly Anticipated with 58kg at $14.50. Will need this run.

Last start 8th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 52kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tullamore Dew with 52kg at $10.20. Needs to do more.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lantern Way carrying 54kg at $31.10. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bradley with 53kg at $41.30. Should be thereabouts.

Dual acceptor. Last start 10th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lantern Way with 52kg at $77.70. The start before that ran last of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Thrilling carrying 54kg at $91.80. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.