Races ORX Reefton - NZ

Last start 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mogul carrying 59.5kg at $11.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on November 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Texas Dolly with 59.5kg at $18.80. Good seconds in two of last three runs. Course winner. One to beat.

First-up 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 16 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Malmaison carrying 52kg at $50.20. Second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Omoto January 5 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Irish Brigade carrying 59kg at $3.60. Won last start and can go on with it. Claims 3kg here so will carry 56.5kg. Top tier must.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Omoto on January 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Russian Rosette with 58kg at $13.40. The race before that second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on November 16 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 58kg at $49.50. Best run in ages at last start. Drawn well again. Can place or be first four here.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Omoto on January 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Russian Rosette with 56kg at $8.20. The run before that ran last of 8 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Eye Spy carrying 55.5kg at $16.50. Likes to run then along. Sure to give a sight in this field. Leader.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Candycane carrying 55.5kg at $19.20. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Ashburton October 12 over 1400m defeating Bealey Valley carrying 54kg at $58.70. Wide draw but can cope. Useful type and worth another chance.

First-up after two months 8th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Off To The Nunnery with 55kg at $32.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ashburton on October 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Justanace carrying 55.5kg at $47.40. Won his Maiden in the wet. Improver here. Can play a role in the outcome.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Omoto on January 5 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Russian Rosette with 54kg at $5.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Off To The Nunnery carrying 54kg at $8.50. Chance here drawn the ace. Stable have four runners this small field.

Last start second last of 8 at Omoto on January 5 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Russian Rosette with 54kg at $8.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Gore on December 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 55.5kg at $8. Disappointing in last three runs. Place or first four at absolute best.