Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 57kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, slow going nose behind Basilinna with 51kg at $21. He is capable of testing this field.

Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.2 len behind Bay Express with 58kg at $7.70. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Zantabulous carrying 58kg at $4. Worth plenty of thought.

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

Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Desert Mystic with 52kg at $1.60. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind El Viento carrying 55kg at $8.90. Sure to get all the favours from barrier two.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sorghaghtani with 57.5kg at $8.70. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Ellerslie January 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating The Exponent with 60kg at $7.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Sorghaghtani with 56kg at $9.80. Before that 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Rates highly and can measure up.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a head at Pukekohe December 6 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Up The Anti carrying 59kg at $13.20. Second-up second last of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sorghaghtani with 56.5kg at $13.30. Has to be considered.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56kg at $21.10. Before that 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56.5kg at $29.60. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Dramatic Miss with 54kg at $25.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Romilly carrying 54kg at $16.60. Can figure in the outcome again.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 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 carrying 55kg at $10.70. Cannot be disregarded.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Another Floozie carrying 57kg at $11.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Goldiluxe with 57kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Can atone.