Races ORX Hawera - NZ

At the latest run 10th of 13 at Otaki on February 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Hephaestus carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Wanganui on January 19 over 2040m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Damiano with 58.5kg at $18.60. Seriously doubt his chances in this.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 0.3 len behind Zaravela carrying 57.5kg at $12.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 58.5kg at $7. Second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $23.60. Great chance to break through.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up got back early 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Oh Maimai carrying 58.5kg at $49.90. Last start ran last of 14 at Wanganui on January 19 over 2040m, slow going 24 len behind Damiano with 58.5kg at $44.80. Must improve sharply.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Astarte with 56.5kg at $253.10. The run before that ran last of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 20 len behind Starlit Express carrying 57.5kg at $91.20. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.

Last start 12th of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jacobite Rising with 54.5kg at $117.20. Before that ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Ryders Legacy with 56.5kg at $82.50. Fully tested again.

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Dux carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. The race before that 6th of 10 at Matamata on January 23 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Born To Be Royal carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Don't dismiss.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Astarte carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Oaks Prelude on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 0.2 len behind Acer with 56.5kg at $15.30. Great chance to break through.

Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 13th of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Single Red with 55kg at $53.60. Second-up 5th of 13 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Uptown with 54.5kg at $49.20. Has plenty of upside and is worth including.

At debut, ran last of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Indian Pacific with 54kg at $19.50. One of the contenders.