Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Last start 5th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 7 over 3200m, slow going 8 len behind Paradise Storm carrying 53kg at $16.90. The start before that 5th of 17 at this track in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $15.30. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 60kg at $10.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 12th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 8 len behind Half Yours with 56.5kg at $101. One of the contenders on his best form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $89.20. Last start second last of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 55kg at $20.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54kg at $19.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Opawa Jack with 55kg at $7.20. Prefer others.

Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $10.70. The race before that won by 1.2 len at this track January 31 over 2100m in soft going defeating Sir Bruce carrying 56kg at $20.20. Will need to do a bit more.

At the latest run second last of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, slow going 11 len behind Final Return with 53kg at $19.60. The start before that 7th of 17 at this track in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Manzor Blue carrying 53kg at $10.80. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Knights Realm carrying 53kg at $5.30. Before that 3rd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58kg at $5.50. Expected to measure up.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 54kg at $9.20. The race before that 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 52kg at $10.50. Finds a suitable contest this time so she can bounce back.

Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 52kg at $15. The race before that 11th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind The Precursor with 57.5kg at $18.40. In the mix.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 56kg at $3. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind The Precursor with 56kg at $15.40. Worth including.

Last start 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind High Country with 58kg at $11.60. The run before that 5th of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sinhaman carrying 54kg at $59.70. Has ability and can return to form.

Second-up. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Damiano carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 2000m, long-neck behind San Simeon with 54.5kg at $8. Harder here though and prepared to risk this time.

Last start 6th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 2 len behind Overdraft carrying 55.5kg at $12.80. The race before that second last of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vespacian with 57.5kg at $5. Would prefer to give her this one.