Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Most recently favourite; was well back until straightening; won by 3 len at Tauranga in a G2 Japan Trophy on March 15 over 1600m in soft going defeating Herbert carrying 58kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ellerslie in G1 O-M Wfa Classic on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $20.80. Bolted in at last start in this grade. Looks the winner again.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Ellerslie in G1 Bonecrusher on March 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $23.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Te Rapa in G1 Herbie Dyke on February 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $34.40. Dual winner here. Rider atop has won both his rides on him. Proven on dry and wet.

At the latest run second last of 8 at Ellerslie in G1 Bonecrusher on March 8 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $40.60. The race before that 4th of 18 at Ellerslie in G3 Avondale Cup on February 22 over 2400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Blue Sky At Night with 58kg at $12.80. Racing well for a while. All of his top three form has come left-handed. Dry tracker overall.

Last start 5th of 13 at Tauranga in G2 Japan Trophy on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Waitak carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. The race before that won by a head at Matamata in LR Kaimai Stks February 15 over 2000m in soft going defeating Wolfgang carrying 53kg at $7.10. All his wins have come left-handed. Well drawn. Include here everywhere.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Matamata on March 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Herbert with 53kg at $38.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at Matamata in the LR Kaimai Stks on February 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind What You Wish For with 53.5kg at $20.90. Won his only start here. Proven on dry and wet footing. Will be at overs.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at Ellerslie in G1 NZ Tbred Brdrs on March 8 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Provence with 57kg at $30.40. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Ellerslie in G2 Westbury Clssc on January 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Konasana with 57kg at $17.10. Triple track winner. Include everywhere.

Resuming 4th in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Our Jumala with 60kg at $11.30. Last start won by 0.8 len at Wanganui March 15 over 2040m defeating Tshiebwe carrying 59kg at $4.60. First try at G2. Course winner. Has won twice third up. Has won twice third up.

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on March 22 over 2500m, slow going 6 len behind Wolfgang carrying 52kg at $14.30. Before that 3rd of 14 at Gore on March 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sacred Dream carrying 57kg at $5.90. Course winner. Has won on dry and wet. Several here look better.

Last start 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind The Odyssey with 57kg at $9.80. The run before that 11th of 14 at Matamata on March 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Herbert with 55kg at $17.50. First try at G2. Course placed. Well drawn.

At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Matamata on March 12 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Giacomo with 60kg at $8.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Matamata Hcp on March 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Doddle with 58.5kg at $20.80. Course winner. Has won at Listed level. Not out of this.

Most recently 15th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 22 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Sky At Night with 53kg at $29.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau in the LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on February 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reputation carrying 57kg at $12.60. Poor at last start. Dual winner here. A few look better in this.