Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.3 len behind Aksil with 59.5kg at $133. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Graces Gift with 59.5kg at $22.10. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.

Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Intoxicated carrying 57kg at $3.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fastdeeldun with 58kg at $6.70. Impressed last start and can go on with it.

At the latest run 10th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind High Country carrying 59kg at $65.10. Before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hivari with 59kg at $33.70. Wait until he finds some form.

Second run back. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Greenwich with 58kg at $23.80. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Novak carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Walkinthepark carrying 60kg at $4.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; head behind Top Dollar carrying 60kg at $2.50. Rock-hard fit so expect a bold run.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track January 23 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Vistown with 56.5kg at $5.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind God Of Eros carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Greenwich with 58.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind God Of Eros with 58.5kg at $9.80. Looks very tough to beat.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind That's Gold with 57kg at $75.90. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Rob's Mistake carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Useful type and deserves another chance.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Geneva with 57kg at $5.60. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Waikato Gns on February 7 over 2000m, slow going 15 len behind Autumn Glory with 57kg at $34.70. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance.

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Te Rapa December 20 over 2400m, soft track; 6 len behind Proboy carrying 57kg at $23.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Robbie Burns with 56kg at $31.70. Likely to need this outing.

At the latest run ran last of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 27 len behind Greenwich carrying 55kg at $26.30. The start before that second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Bay Express carrying 54.5kg at $25.20. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance.

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a 0.0 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating So Be It with 57.5kg at $51.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Savvy Donna with 56.5kg at $23.60. One of the chances.

Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 18 len behind The Trendsetter carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; nose behind No Plan Be carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Can improve on recent efforts.

Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Otaki December 26 over 2200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Thrilling with 53.5kg at $6.10. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $32.20. Has claims on best form.

Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Jack Crabb with 59.5kg at $8.80. Before that 5th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Single Red carrying 57kg at $12.70. Well placed to play a major role.

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 56kg at $44.40. The run before that second last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ascension carrying 53.5kg at $8.80. Looking to others.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ascension with 59kg at $7.30. Last start 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ruach with 59kg at $55.70. Not among the chances.

Last start 5th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aksil with 56kg at $20.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind God Of Eros with 56kg at $7.40. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

At the latest run failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Fastdeeldun with 54kg at $18.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Reliable Squeeze carrying 53.5kg at $16.70. Needs to do more. Looking elsewhere.

Last start 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58kg at $16.20. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Perspective carrying 57.5kg at $8.90. Prepared to risk in this line-up.