Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind First Five carrying 58.5kg at $36.30. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 62kg at $3.90. Will take plenty of beating.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Khanshe carrying 59kg at $36.20. Before that 7th of 10 at Trentham in the G1 Mufhasa Classic on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Provence with 59kg at $48. Better than that last effort and cannot be underestimated.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 7 len at New Plymouth Raceway G3 Taranaki Cup January 24 over 1800m in the wet defeating Enrico carrying 55kg at $5.30. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind What You Wish For carrying 53kg at $14. Drawn well and is among the chances.

Resuming after ten months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Hcp April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Doctor Askar with 54kg at $18.70. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway March 8 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Amend carrying 56kg at $5.20. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Knights Realm carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Khanshe carrying 54.5kg at $54.60. Should go well.

At the latest run second last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 AOTEAROA CLASSIC on January 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tuxedo with 55.5kg at $15.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Ellerslie December 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Frostfair carrying 56kg at $3.10. Can do much better this time.

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at Trentham January 31 over 1200m in soft going defeating Navigator with 54kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 54kg at $14.30. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Knights Realm carrying 56kg at $5.90. The run before that second last in a small field at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 6 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 60kg at $10. Well-placed and a big chance to atone.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.0 len at Wanganui January 10 over 1340m defeating Sindee with 54kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Te Rapa December 20 over 1400m in soft going defeating Sindee with 56.5kg at $8.30. Going well and is one of the leading chances.

Last start 5th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 60.5kg at $5.30. Before that 4th of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind The Scunner carrying 53kg at $18.70. Definite winning chance. Leading chance.

Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Dramatic Miss with 58.5kg at $10.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Romilly with 58kg at $13.10. Among the chances this line-up.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a 0.0 len at Ellerslie January 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating Imprevu carrying 54kg at $11.30. Before that won by 2 len at Ellerslie January 11 over 1300m defeating Scouser carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. Rates highly and should be very competitive.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $70. Before that ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Moschino with 55kg at $41.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.

Most recently 2nd of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 58kg at $4.70. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway January 24 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Beauesk carrying 55kg at $7. Harder here so prefer others.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Moschino carrying 55kg at $6.10. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie January 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Special Sakura with 55.5kg at $3.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

Most recently won by a 0.5 len at Trentham January 31 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Afternoon Siesta carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Connello carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Will be at his peak and makes plenty of appeal.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Sorghaghtani with 58kg at $15.80. Not far away last time. Can run a better race this time.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sixth Generation with 58.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 8th of 10 at Trentham on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 59kg at $5.70. Fully tested.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Flanagan carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. The race before that 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 54.5kg at $49.80. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dramatic Miss with 53kg at $18.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Perfect Dividends with 55kg at $10.70. Prepared to overlook.