Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at Trentham in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 22 len behind One Bold Cat carrying 54.5kg at $7.80. The race before that won by a nose at Trentham G3 Manawatu Cup December 20 over 2300m on a rain affected track defeating Freddie Time with 54.5kg at $15. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Super Photon carrying 60kg at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sinhaman carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Expected to finish much closer.

At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES on February 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Diamond Jak with 53kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sinhaman with 52.5kg at $17.10. Has ability and looks one of the chances.

Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $42.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Te Rapa Hcp December 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Giacomo carrying 55.5kg at $11.30. Worth another try.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len Ellerslie December 26 over 2400m slow track defeating He's Classic with 54.5kg at $19.90. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Can fire fresh up.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading to run last of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 18 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $33.50. The race before that got back early 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Levakia carrying 59.5kg at $20.30. Might struggle again.

Most recently won by 1.1 len at this track February 14 over 2000m in the wet defeating Overrated carrying 54.5kg at $16.50. Before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 59kg at $40.30. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sorghaghtani with 57kg at $13.20. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Peerless carrying 58kg at $4.80. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Titled carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind The Precursor carrying 58kg at $5.90. Hard to beat on his best form.

At the latest run 8th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55.5kg at $28.30. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Trentham in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind One Bold Cat with 53kg at $27.20. Among the better chances in this line up.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 57kg at $4.80. The race before that 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sorghaghtani with 58kg at $3.50. Cannot be disregarded.