Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hakkinen carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Imperial Empress carrying 59kg at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at Matamata on February 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Bolli Belle with 58.5kg at $4.30. Winning chance.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 0.6 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 58.5kg at $12.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Otaki February 8 over 1400m in soft going defeating Charming Emperor with 57.5kg at $17.10. Will need to do a bit more.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Hawera February 27 over 1200m defeating Classy Brahma with 58kg at $3.60. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Stay Frosty carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Nicely placed and should be in the finish.

Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Confesara with 57kg at $30.30. The run before that 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58kg at $14.80. Encouraging effort last start. Hard to beat on his best form.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 0.3 len behind Furiosa with 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going neck behind I'll Be Home Soon with 58.5kg at $3. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Bokushi with 54.5kg at $2.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Sattriya with 55.5kg at $9.70. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.

At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track March 1 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sir You Can Dance with 56.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 55kg at $14.20. In winning form but harder here and prefer others.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Confianza carrying 56.5kg at $30.60. Last start won by 1.3 len at Wanganui February 22 over 1360m on a soft track defeating Hello My Dear carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. This looks a stern test.

Racing well recently. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Glance carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at Waverley January 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Hello My Dear carrying 54kg at $1.90. Will take plenty of beating.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Oh Maimai carrying 55kg at $8.80. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Otaki February 8 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Dolindo with 54.5kg at $2.90. Will be winding up strongly.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Indian Pacific with 56.5kg at $2. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Hoorah Henry with 55kg at $12.20. Tough task ahead this time.