Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Last start 11th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1500m, in the wet; 11 len behind Enrico carrying 56.5kg at $29.10. Before that led to the turn then faded second last of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Khanshe with 59kg at $36.20. Better than that last effort and can make amends.

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Flemington in the G2 Matriarch November 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Sunset Park carrying 57kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks September 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Evaporate with 54kg at $81. Looks all set for a positive return.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jaarffi with 57kg at $93. The run before that 7th of 9 at Tauherenikau in the LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on February 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nigella Lane carrying 57kg at $28.30. Will need to do a lot more.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Aotearoa Clssc on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Tuxedo with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $10.70. Capable of sharp improvement.

Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1500m, in the wet; 0.2 len behind Enrico with 53kg at $12.30. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 58.5kg at $10.10. Big chance on his best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a head at Tauranga January 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Charmrose carrying 60kg at $9.20. Second-up ran last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $14. Can improve on the last effort.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Ellerslie January 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Peerless with 54.5kg at $12.70. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Ellerslie January 11 over 1600m defeating Big Wave carrying 52.5kg at $22.70. Tough to beat on best form.

Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1500m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Enrico carrying 53kg at $28.90. The run before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $70. Might struggle again.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 53kg at $19.80. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Pericles carrying 51kg at $6.40. Safely held.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Peerless carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The run before that won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Desert Mystic carrying 52kg at $1.60. Shapes as a top chance on recent form.

Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Te Rapa December 20 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Roctave with 59.5kg at $11.60. Previously first up; seventh of 18 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mizella carrying 58kg at $20.80. Expecting a bright return.