Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.4 len at Trentham G2 Awapuni Gold Cup March 28 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Opawa Jack with 55kg at $23.10. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Trentham on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 59kg at $5.50. Expected to go close again.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Metric Mile September 20 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Ears Back carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Wanganui April 5 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind He's A Doozy with 57kg at $19.50. Improvement expected.

Last start in a small field at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Riverplate carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Archaic Smile with 57.5kg at $29.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start 8th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57.5kg at $10.20. The start before that 10th of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup on March 28 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind He's A Doozy with 57kg at $6. Making headway. Looks hard to beat in this easier level.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.2 len Matamata February 14 over 1500m in the wet defeating Leroy Brown with 53.5kg at $23.10. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track September 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Crouch carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Must respect.

Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 57kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Hcp on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 53kg at $2.60. Worth including.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track in the LR Hawke's Bay Cup on April 11 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Crouch with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup on March 28 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind He's A Doozy carrying 55kg at $9.50. Better than that and worth following up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a 0.0 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1340m on a soft track defeating Cooper carrying 60kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at this track in the LR CITY OF NAPIER SPRINT on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Platinum Attack with 53.5kg at $21. Great chance to atone.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Oneira with 53kg at $17.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Riverplate with 55kg at $8. In the mix on best form.

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Archaic Smile with 53kg at $49. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Belles Beau carrying 54kg at $20.30. Others rate better this time.

Last start favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Wanganui April 18 over 1360m in heavy going defeating Belardo Boy carrying 54kg at $3.10. The race before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 53kg at $10.40. Key chance capable of going on with it.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 0.1 len behind Lupo Solitario with 56.5kg at $10.30. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Leroy Brown with 52kg at $5. Big chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. Second run from a spell was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie April 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Top Shelf with 58kg at $7.80. Must respect.

Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 60kg at $16.20. The start before that 7th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Opawa Jack with 55.5kg at $13. Others rate better this time.