Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 59kg at $101.20. Second-up 7th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 55.5kg at $13. Will be improved on the two runs in and could sneak into the finish.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Matamata on February 14 over 2000m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Titled carrying 54.5kg at $18.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bay Express carrying 57kg at $11.60. Not far away of late. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 2000m, slow going 0.3 len behind Platinum Goddess with 55kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going head behind Texas with 53kg at $2.90. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind The Precursor with 56kg at $15.40. The run before that won by a 0.0 len at Otaki January 9 over 2100m defeating Pacific Princess carrying 58kg at $4.60. Sure to go well.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Belle Tribute with 56kg at $5.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sevenayes carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Terrific chance to return to form.

Last start 10th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 12th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 53.5kg at $34.60. Deserves another chance.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Omega Boy carrying 53kg at $28.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 2040m, 9 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 52kg at $35.70. Better than last run and rates among the chances.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 58kg at $9.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 54kg at $7.40. Worth one more chance.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Damiano carrying 57kg at $13.90. Before that 9th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Single Red carrying 56.5kg at $55.20. Can bounce back.