Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Artamos with 57kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP on April 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Single Red with 54.5kg at $7.50. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive.

Second run back. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Durrani with 56.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on October 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Smart Tip with 56.5kg at $1.90. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

At debut, 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Why Daddy with 55.5kg at $12.30. Can progress and take this out.

Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wee Nessy with 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $18.10. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Getaway with 55.5kg at $5.90. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Tauranga 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $19. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

At debut, 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Durrani with 56kg at $11. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply.

Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Wee Nessy carrying 55.5kg at $55.70. Worth another chance.

Filly by Staphanos facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on April 28 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished seventh. Makes debut on home track so don't dismiss lightly.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Opressor carrying 55.5kg at $20.30. Second-up second last of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Durrani carrying 55.5kg at $55.30. Needs to do more.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Radradra carrying 55.5kg at $34.90. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind She's A Boss with 56.5kg at $14. Not doing enough.

Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Shuffle The Pack with 55.5kg at $28.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 55.5kg at $57.20. Hard to have.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $7.40. Last start 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Girl Code with 53.5kg at $7.90. Will be harder to beat this time.