Races ORM Matamata - NZ

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Greenwich with 58.5kg at $5.70. The run before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.3 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Clara Bow with 57kg at $3.80. Capable of much better and deserves another chance.

Most recently second last of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Butterfield carrying 58kg at $10.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga Rating 65 on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bonifleur with 57kg at $7.40. Can improve and is a top-three contender.

Most recently 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Rob's Mistake with 58kg at $5.60. The start before that ran last of 10 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Towering Vision with 56kg at $21.70. Great chance to break through.

Three-year-old gelding (Redwood - Senassy) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in an Avondale barrier trial over 1200m February 17. Looks tested this line-up.

Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Mosala with 57.5kg at $62.60.

Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at this track December 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Atkins with 55kg at $4. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 56kg at $3.70. Expected to feature.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Flls Clsc on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $44.70. The race before that 5th of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fairy Dream carrying 56.5kg at $23.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Will be right in the finish.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Ellerslie January 31 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wee Nessy carrying 52.5kg at $3.60. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Arthur carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Will take a lot from that success and can get the job done again.

Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Tauranga February 5 over 1600m in soft going defeating Papparazzi with 56kg at $3. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Savvy Donna with 55kg at $8. Sure to go close.