Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Second-up today. Last start 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Brave Spirit with 58.5kg at $7.80. At only start last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Girls Light Up with 56.5kg at $4.60. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 2.75 len at Waipukurau November 16 over 1200m defeating Bodacious Kate with 60kg at $2. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Woodville November 17 2024 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Andit Hurts carrying 57kg at $5. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Leading contender.

Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Piccolino with 59kg at $4.70. The race before that 5th of 14 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Magawa carrying 59kg at $14. Looms as a genuine threat.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lucullan with 58.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Otaki on February 9 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Detrimental with 56kg at $8.20. Strips fitter this time and is one of the chances.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Uncle Arch with 58.5kg at $9.60. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sunshine Ale with 58kg at $18.20. Fitter now and making headway. Expect a bold showing again.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rabega carrying 56.5kg at $29.90. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Uncle Arch with 58kg at $16.60. Can improve and is worth thought.

Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 8 len win. Wanganui May 11 over 1360m on heavy track defeating Plain Sailing carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. On debut second of 14 at Trentham Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind Croupier carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 2.75 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Madison with 57.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Sure to go well again. Worth following up.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Hawera Rating 75 March 26 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Celtic Echo carrying 52kg at $8.90. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Otaki November 3 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bow Hill with 56.5kg at $10.10. Can return in winning form.

Last start 7th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Toronto with 54.5kg at $10.50. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dollybird with 55kg at $9.20. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.

Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pepeha with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Tauranga on November 2 2024 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 58kg at $16.90. Rates highly and should do much better.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Can Do with 58.5kg at $7.40. Before that 6th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Dollybird with 56kg at $48.70. Must lift.

Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Dollybird with 54.5kg at $50.60. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Otaki on November 28 2024 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Ballon D'or with 56.5kg at $11.60. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 54.5kg at $22.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Cocobill carrying 55.5kg at $12.60. Not keen.

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pepeha carrying 55.5kg at $36.60. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dollybird with 54kg at $39.80. Might struggle again.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mr Fortrus with 54kg at $34.80. Second-up ran last of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 16 len behind Pepeha carrying 52.5kg at $62.20. Tested on recent form.