Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Aksil with 59.5kg at $133. Second-up 4th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Apex carrying 60kg at $7.70. He is a leading contender.

Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, slow going 0.1 len behind Barcelona carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Intoxicated carrying 57kg at $3.90. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind High Country with 59.5kg at $7.40. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Ellerslie January 31 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Andorra carrying 58kg at $11.20. Winning chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $5.40. The start before that won by 4.5 len at Otaki February 8 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Golden Lining carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. One of the major players.

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind Barcelona with 59kg at $3.40. Before that ran last of 12 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind Walkinthepark carrying 60kg at $4.40. Winning chance.

Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Volunteer carrying 57.5kg at $15.30. Second-up favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track February 25 over 1600m in soft going defeating Released carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Shapes as a top chance again.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Giacomo carrying 54kg at $23.70. The race before that 9th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Apex carrying 59.5kg at $24.20. Struggling of late and looking to others.

Last start 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind High Country carrying 54kg at $15.70. The start before that 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind High Country with 59.5kg at $21. Back in form and can break through.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Apex with 56kg at $12.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Matamata January 23 over 2000m in soft going defeating Vistown carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Looking to others.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run settled well back; won by a 0.0 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Mustang Morgan carrying 56kg at $14.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 56kg at $44.40. Back in winning form but won’t find this any easier.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Giacomo with 51kg at $33.90. The race before that ran last of 12 at Matamata Rating 75 on February 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Titled carrying 55kg at $32.90. Eight-year-old mare who has not shown enough this prep for her to come into calculations.

At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Apex with 56kg at $4.60. The race before that 5th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aksil with 56kg at $20.10. Right in the mix again.

At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.2 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 2200m in soft going defeating The Frenchman with 56.5kg at $2.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Savina carrying 56.5kg at $31.30. One of the chances again.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Damiano with 56kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Geneva with 54.5kg at $9.70. Going well. Among the chances.

Last start 6th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Apex carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Greenwich carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Greenwich carrying 58kg at $23.80. Last start second last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Barcelona with 59kg at $6.80. Doubt he can trouble these.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Barcelona carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. The start before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, slow going 18 len behind The Trendsetter carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Sol De Otono with 58.5kg at $3.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind High Country with 59kg at $12.60. Others preferred.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Crown Princess with 55kg at $17.30. The run before that 8th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Aksil carrying 55.5kg at $29.40. Doubt he will threaten these.

Most recently from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Barcelona with 55kg at $7.70. The race before that 8th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Apex carrying 55.5kg at $13. Wait until she finds some form.