Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 7 over 3200m, 8 len behind Paradise Storm with 54.5kg at $11.90. The start before that won by a 0.1 len at Ellerslie G3 Avondale Cup February 21 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Brayden Star with 53.5kg at $34.10. Top chance despite the latest effort.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Tauranga G2 Japan Trophy March 14 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Sterling Express with 55kg at $10.90. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Hawera February 27 over 1400m defeating Jungle Jane carrying 60kg at $5.10. Key chance capable of going on with it.

Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Freebelle carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that 12th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, in the wet; 12 len behind Enrico with 54.5kg at $7.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Who Knows carrying 60kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Special Sakura carrying 53kg at $9.40. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes on March 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Legarto carrying 59kg at $36.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $37. Can do much better this time.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Matamata in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES on February 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Diamond Jak with 54.5kg at $4.90. Worth following up.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by a head at Otaki February 21 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bridal Train with 55kg at $13.60. The run before that 6th of 15 at this track in the G3 Trentham Stks on January 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rosso carrying 55kg at $5.80. Hard to fault and can go on with it.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 59.5kg at $6.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.2 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Vickezzmargaux carrying 60kg at $7.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind I'm All In with 58.5kg at $76.20. Last start second last of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $62.80. Looks tested in this field.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Final Return carrying 53kg at $36.40. The start before that got back early 9th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $39.70. Would have to improve.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 17 at this track in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $23.50. The start before that second last of 15 at this track in the G3 Trentham Stks on January 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Rosso with 55kg at $23.20. Looks tested against this line-up.

At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 0.2 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 54kg at $5.10. The run before that 4th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Precursor carrying 61kg at $18.50. Can feature with the right run.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.2 len at this track March 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Greenwich with 59.5kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; won by a 0.5 len at this track January 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Afternoon Siesta carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. In form and certainly worth following up.

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Riverplate with 58.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. Worth following up.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Final Return with 53kg at $17. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 57.5kg at $10. Prefer others.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Proboy with 54.5kg at $7.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 53kg at $14.90. Looks tested in this field.