Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bull Paki carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Stick with him.

Last start ran last of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 34 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lantern Way carrying 58kg at $16.30. Capable of sharp improvement.

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gohugo carrying 53kg at $16.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 4.5 len behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 53kg at $16.80. Expect she will make amends.

Last start second last of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sevenayes with 54kg at $10.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sheez Dominant with 54kg at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eizus carrying 59kg at $11.70. Second-up 8th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Single Red with 55.5kg at $28.50. In the mix this line-up.

Most recently 3rd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Sesimbra with 58.5kg at $7.10. Before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, slow going 18 len behind Awatere with 59kg at $23.50. Don't underestimate.

Most recently second last of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Butterfield with 58kg at $10.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga Rating 65 on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bonifleur with 57kg at $7.40. Solid top-three hope.

Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 16 at Trentham on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 55kg at $81.70. The run before that ran last of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 26 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 58kg at $22.20. Shapes up nicely.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 55kg at $20.40. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Leica Ripa with 53kg at $8.60. Honest galloper who cannot be underestimated.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 55kg at $21.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 54kg at $29.70. Has ability and can do much better.