Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Alikat with 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Savina with 58.5kg at $55. Leading prospect.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind She Suits Herself carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bertie Wooster with 58.5kg at $4.80. Great chance to win his first race..

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Cosmic Pursuit with 58.5kg at $14.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Alikat with 58.5kg at $6.60. Hard to fault if at his best.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 2100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Savina with 57.5kg at $83.70. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind My Fair Lily with 58.5kg at $34.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last start second last of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Camacho carrying 58.5kg at $31.90. The start before that 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Savina carrying 58.5kg at $120.30. Looks tested against this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Ballbeena carrying 56.5kg at $30.10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 58.5kg at $12.30. Can't recommend.

Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 13 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Uptown carrying 58kg at $19.70. Last start 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Castle Rock carrying 58kg at $25.10. Not keen on his chances.

Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Hawera on February 27 over 1600m, 0.3 len behind Madame Kiwi carrying 57kg at $7.80. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Apex carrying 57kg at $19.20. In the mix again.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind King Jakkal carrying 54kg at $6.40. Better for that outing and looks one of the main contenders.

Last start 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ballbeena with 56kg at $2.70. The race before that 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Apex with 57kg at $3.50. Expected to finish much closer.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Starpello with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Uptown with 54.5kg at $49.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Victor Tango with 56kg at $13.20. Can do better. Can measure up.