Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Free Bird carrying 57.5kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn on November 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shamwari with 55.5kg at $4. Further improvement in store.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Shuffle The Pack with 55.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Ortega with 56kg at $6.50. Rates highly and can improve sharply.

Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Wee Nessy with 55.5kg at $11.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56kg at $5.70. Can improve again. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1230m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Elusive Faith with 58.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Tagalomu carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Allaces with 58.5kg at $6.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.3 len behind Wolf God carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Further improvement expected.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Getaway with 54.5kg at $6.80. The run before that 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Winwood with 58kg at $14. Impressed last start. One of the leading chances.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Allaces with 58.5kg at $6.70. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Solid Gold with 58.5kg at $70.90. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Van Pelt carrying 54.5kg at $28.20. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind So Be It with 65kg at $13. Drops back 500m in trip here but hard to have on current form.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Radradra with 55.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.

Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Creation carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Carisbrooke Castle with 55kg at $4.10. Can improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Silver Patch with 57.5kg at $69.40. The race before that 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Van Pelt carrying 57.5kg at $93.30. Can't have on recent performances.

At debut, 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Girl Code with 58.5kg at $19.20. Looking to others.

Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Radradra carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Wolf God carrying 56kg at $21.80. Top chance.

Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Wanganella with 53.5kg at $10.60. The run before that 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Winwood with 56kg at $17.30. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1340m, 7 len behind Scarlett Spell with 58kg at $7.70. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Unusual Cortez carrying 56kg at $15.20. Looks tested without big improvement.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Young Jackson carrying 58.5kg at $99.20. On debut tenth of 12 at Ruakaka Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 58.5kg at $50.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Hawera February 27 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Starpello carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 58.5kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Sabatini with 55.5kg at $63. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $53.30. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 27 len behind Whistler with 55.5kg at $43.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $88.80. Not keen.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming sat on 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 carrying 57kg at $3.70. Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP on April 25 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Single Red with 54.5kg at $7.50. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.