Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $163.80. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Trentham December 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Oneira carrying 55kg at $45.70. Better than the last run suggests so worth another chance.

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 970m defeating Shavasana with 58.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, a neck behind Market Place carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Goes well first-up.

Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 7th of 10 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 54kg at $55.10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 27 2024 over 1150m, long-neck behind Everyone's A Star with 60kg at $10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Motiontime carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Party Rocking carrying 56kg at $5.20. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m slow track defeating Miss Madridista with 57.5kg at $7.20. Looks a key runner.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cheerio carrying 58kg at $4.90. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1200m defeating Hivari carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Trentham on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Island Life with 55.5kg at $17.80. The start before that 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. In the mix.

First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Tauherenikau December 10 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Psyclone with 53kg at $14.40. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Woodville November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 56kg at $17.80. Prefer to see how she returns.