Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1340m in soft going defeating Concoction with 55.5kg at $14.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Belles Boom carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. Harder here but can feature in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Hivari carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; neck behind Country Salon carrying 53kg at $7.70. Expected to be in the finish again.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.4 len at Otaki January 9 over 1200m defeating Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zimomo carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly.

Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Espadas with 54.5kg at $31.20. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Otaki January 9 over 1200m defeating Bantry carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. Has ability and is among the chances.

Last start 3rd of 7 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zivou carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Quello Dolce with 55.5kg at $12.50. Can play a role in the outcome.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Saltnesse with 55kg at $6.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Wire Rope carrying 55kg at $4.70. In form and should be in the mix.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Ellerslie October 25 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Power Of Three with 55kg at $12.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Avondale October 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Kairos carrying 54kg at $3.10. Expected to feature.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Flutterbelle with 54.5kg at $21.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 5 len behind Country Salon with 53kg at $21.20. Cannot enthuse.