Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Third race start today. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wind Seeker with 57.5kg at $2.50. Racing well. Rates highly is expected to go well.

Last start 5th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Indian Pacific with 58kg at $6.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 0.4 len behind Zaravela carrying 57kg at $10.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Midnight Train carrying 58kg at $12.90. Has ability and is expected to run well again.

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tomahawk with 55.5kg at $27.80. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Beyond Me with 57.5kg at $7.40. Heading the right way and looks ready to win.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Battle Tycoon with 57.5kg at $13.90. Second-up 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shining Pearl with 58kg at $7.70. Well suited here and is sure to play a major role.

Returns to racing after only one start. Back after 12 weeks break. At debut last start second last of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Khaleesi with 57kg at $18.60. Had four recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fifth at Foxton in a 1200m trial on February 19. Expecting a positive return.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on January 2 over 1000m, slow going 14 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 55kg at $14.60. Last start second last of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Concorde with 57.5kg at $7.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.

At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Plain Sailing with 55kg at $16.90. Needs to show a lot more.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign second last of 12 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Day One with 57.5kg at $79.40. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 7th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $30. Ran 3rd in a trial at Tauranga over 1200m on February 24. Prefer to see how he returns.

Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 56kg at $7.40. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Jacobite Rising carrying 56kg at $23. In the mix.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Silent Applause with 56kg at $9.70. Before that 7th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Confianza carrying 55kg at $12. Expect she will make amends.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Plain Sailing with 55kg at $5.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Young Jackson carrying 55kg at $13.70. Hard to fault if at her best.

Most recently ran last of 7 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sierra Leone carrying 54kg at $52.10. The race before that ran last of 7 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Queen's Evidence with 54kg at $64.90. Others offer much more appeal.

Filly by Earthlight facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on February 19 at Foxton over 1000m and finished fourth. Facing a stiff test.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind London carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Concorde with 55.5kg at $11.70. Hard to have on present form.