Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Trentham G2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes December 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Marotiri Molly carrying 57kg at $6.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Te Rapa August 10 2024 over 1200m in the wet defeating Hey Hey Baby with 57kg at $1.90. Worth following up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) December 13 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind First Five with 59kg at $10.40. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Tardelli carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Hard to beat on her best form.

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Moschino carrying 57kg at $4.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Ellerslie G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes November 29 over 1600m in soft going defeating El Vencedor with 53kg at $7.30. Expected to feature prominently again.

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 58kg at $11.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 8 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Electron with 55kg at $4.30. In the mix on best form.

Last start 8th of 13 at Ellerslie in the G1 NZ Railway Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 54kg at $23.80. The race before that 8th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind First Five with 56.5kg at $5.70. Have to include.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill with 55kg at $16.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Tardelli with 55.5kg at $9.40. Can feature with the right run.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.0 len behind Moschino with 54kg at $17.70. The race before that 5th of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 53kg at $12.50. Hard to fault if at her best.

Most recently 7th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 AOTEAROA CLASSIC on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tuxedo with 55.5kg at $19.50. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $4.20. Hard to fault on her best form - among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Moschino with 55kg at $6.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie January 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Special Sakura carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at this track in the LR Matamata Cup October 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $50.10. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Charmer with 56kg at $18.60. Looks tested in this field.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 4 len win. Wanganui November 29 over 1340m slow track defeating Only The Lonely carrying 57kg at $5.90. On debut third of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Thorax carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Can feature with the right run.

Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ellerslie December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating High Emotion with 56.5kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Flanagan carrying 55kg at $3.40. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.2 len at Ellerslie G3 Almanzor (Mr Tiz) Trophy January 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Bulgari carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Ellerslie October 25 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Parker with 55.5kg at $7.30. Suited here and have to follow up.