Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a 0.2 len at New Plymouth Raceway January 24 over 1600m in the wet defeating Desert Mystic with 55.5kg at $8.80. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Wanganui January 10 over 1600m defeating Say I Do with 58kg at $5.10. Going well enough to take this out.

Most recently 10th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 59.5kg at $26.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.1 len at this track January 9 over 1600m defeating Psyclone carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Can do much better this time.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Procul Boy carrying 57kg at $13.80. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 57.5kg at $12.70. Happy to overlook.

Unbeaten in two starts. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by neck Hawera October 4 over 1600m in the wet defeating Ready Response with 56kg at $4.10. At his first start favourite; won by 2.5 len this track September 6 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Carlow carrying 55.5kg at $5. Everything points to a effective return.

At the latest run 7th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Levakia carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Moonlight Magic with 57.5kg at $10.60. Capable of much better performance.

Last start 5th of 8 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 0.1 len behind Procul Boy with 55kg at $3. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 55.5kg at $10.80. Second-up 8th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Indie Ardie with 56kg at $26.30. Sure to make her presence felt.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sheez Dominant carrying 54kg at $3.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Psyclone with 54kg at $20.40. Can play a big role again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Anderson Bridge with 59kg at $48.60. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Procul Boy with 54kg at $30.70. Prepared to risk.