Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 53kg at $19.80. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Pericles with 51kg at $6.40. Solid top-three prospects.

Last start 2nd of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 0.7 len behind The Precursor with 58kg at $5.90. The start before that 5th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Levakia with 59kg at $3.80. Has ability and is one of the major players.

Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at Ellerslie November 4 over 2400m, soft track; 22 len behind Boxmoss with 56.5kg at $28.50. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Te Rapa Hcp September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Agera with 53kg at $13.80. Should be right in the mix.

Last start 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 58kg at $6.80. The run before that 7th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Indie Ardie with 58.5kg at $4. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 59kg at $40.30. Before that 12th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 60kg at $37.60. Not a good sign last start so others preferred.

Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1800m, on heavy track; 8 len behind El Viento carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The run before that 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Tiny Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $33.20. Not going well enough. Looks safely held.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bay Express with 57kg at $11.60. The race before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind El Viento carrying 55kg at $3.90. Likely to struggle.

Last start second last of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind The Precursor with 55kg at $14.70. Before that 9th of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Khanshe with 53kg at $40.90. Worth following up.

At the latest run 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Levakia carrying 56kg at $26.60. The run before that won by a long-neck at New Plymouth Raceway December 31 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Sir Bruce with 59kg at $10.20. Better than last start so he deserves another chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Basel Warrior with 57kg at $37.20. Last start second last of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sorghaghtani with 57kg at $73.70. Will need to improve sharply.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Sinhaman with 54kg at $146.80. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 9th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Levakia carrying 53kg at $45.30. Tested again.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 54kg at $8.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Ruakaka January 6 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Gippsy God carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

Last start 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ruach carrying 59kg at $16.20. Before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Perfectmanz with 58.5kg at $6.10. Terrific chance to return to form.