Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Tauranga December 12 over 1500m, soft track; 1.5 len behind El Arish with 58.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 60.5kg at $5.70. Everything points to a effective return.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Tauranga January 2 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sir You Can Dance with 58.5kg at $7.80. Big chance.

Last start 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Butterfield with 59.5kg at $6.60. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track on January 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Saltnesse with 59kg at $7.50. Not a great draw again but able to play a big role.

Last start 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Greenwich with 59.5kg at $12.70. The run before that eased back early on 11th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Aksil carrying 59.5kg at $33.60. Making headway. In a suitable race and is ready for another bold showing.

Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind El Arish carrying 56kg at $10.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Ruakaka January 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wild Thing with 54.5kg at $5.20. Can do much better this time.

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a 0.2 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Last Wish carrying 54.5kg at $11. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Gallinda with 54.5kg at $11.40. Can improve further and is worth following up.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 59kg at $4.60. At his first start won by 1.3 len Ruakaka August 16 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Saltburn carrying 58.5kg at $5.30. Capable of a bold return.

Last start won by a head at Te Rapa January 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Castle Rock with 58.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Atkins carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Expected to go on with it.

Most recently 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Butterfield carrying 57kg at $4. Before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Up The Anti carrying 57kg at $7.80. Will take plenty of beating.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Tauranga Rating 65 on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Bonifleur with 55kg at $29.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Geneva carrying 57kg at $13.50. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Most recently 9th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aksil with 57.5kg at $77.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind God Of Eros carrying 56kg at $17.60. Expect she will make amends.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Another Floozie with 57kg at $11.10. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Goldiluxe with 57kg at $5.50. Great chance to atone.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Glam Award carrying 52.5kg at $14.40. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Tauranga February 5 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Chica with 56kg at $24.70. Harder here but is among the hopes.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Peerless with 57kg at $10.70. On debut won by nose Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m slow track defeating Compulsory with 56.5kg at $29.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming from last on the turn 4th of 7 at this track on January 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Saltnesse carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Second-up 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Eye Candy carrying 58kg at $7.80. Capable enough and is among the better hopes.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $11.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Djibouti carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Capable of featuring on best form.

Most recently 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Greenwich with 55kg at $32.80. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Eye Candy carrying 56kg at $92.80. Happy enough to avoid.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind New Castle with 58kg at $6.50. Strong contender on her best form.

Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Scolera with 57kg at $40.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 2 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wren carrying 58kg at $23.70. Others look to have a bit more upside and looking elsewhere.

Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind New Castle carrying 57kg at $11.80. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind No Plan Be carrying 55kg at $4.30. Finds a few better today. Unlikely to threaten these.