Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Bay Express with 55.5kg at $2. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Connello with 58.5kg at $10.80. Key runner in this line-up.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Otaki November 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Renovations carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Waverley November 14 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Hinekaha with 55.5kg at $8.50. Likely to play a major role.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 58.5kg at $39.60. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Otaki on January 9 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Procul Boy with 58kg at $8.70. Has ability and can turn things around.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 57kg at $17.50. Before that won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1200m on a soft track defeating We Found Love with 60kg at $14.70. Worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Wire Rope carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Before that won by a head at this track December 27 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Customized carrying 57kg at $6.70. Rates highly and should be prominent.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Takeshi carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Acapelago carrying 58kg at $5.70. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 53kg at $11.20. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Anushka Shesastar with 52.5kg at $6.60. Can figure in the top 4 here.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1550m. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 1550m, 8 len behind Richie's Dream carrying 55.5kg at $21.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 54kg at $18.30. Second-up 4th of 8 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. Will need to find plenty of improvement.