Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Pukekohe 3yo Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1600m, 51 len behind Outovstock carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 8 at Taupo December 30 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sakura Season with 57kg at $10.10. Placed in both runs here. Wide draw but still the one to beat.

First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1230m, slow going 3.5 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 58.5kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on June 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Analyst with 58.5kg at $5.80. Four times placed including once here. Has been placed second up. Wide gate.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Ferino with 58kg at $9.20. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind I Am Groot with 58kg at $9.30. Has been placed twice. Wide gate. Good chance and same yard as the top weight.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 18 len behind Rum Night with 67kg at $16.70. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Deebee Bellfer carrying 58.5kg at $21. Three times placed and two of them came here. Wide draw. Not the worst.

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Darrel Lang trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Twice trialled for a second then a win. Dam has left two winning foals with Mystic Hour (4 wins) the most prolific.

Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Te Aroha November 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind City Gold Ready carrying 54.5kg at $9.30. On debut sixth of 12 at Arawa Park October 26 over 1560m, in the wet; 9 len behind Highly Vindicated with 55.5kg at $11.40. Will be stronger now after a spell. Trialled well multiple times before debut.

First-up 5th of 8 at Ellerslie on April 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Vila Belmiro with 58kg at $12.60. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind City Girl carrying 57.5kg at $12.50. Has raced heaps better than it shows so far. Was not too bad at all last start here. Ace draw.

Dual acceptor. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1230m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Chiavari carrying 57kg at $23.60. Obvious improver. Can pay a dividend today for sure. Also in R5.

First start 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on November 3 over 1180m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Palace Princess with 54.5kg at $11.20. Returned from break ran last of 8 at Ellerslie on April 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sweynesday with 55.5kg at $13.80. Poor fresh up on a dry track. Placed at debut on Slow ground. Wet tracker. First race left-handed.

First-up after six months 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1230m, slow going 8 len behind Chiavari with 53.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Avondale on July 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Buster Moon with 56.5kg at $6. Disappointed fresh up. Improver. Seven times placed so knows how to weigh in.

First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind Chiavari with 57.5kg at $36.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on November 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Fortunate Son carrying 56.5kg at $25.90. Improver on fresh up run. Best run have come on wet ground. Place or first four hope.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Tauranga December 15 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Renegade Rebel with 55.5kg at $55. On debut eighth of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway November 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tarazetto with 56kg at $25.50. Poor so far. Trial fourth last month so ready to resume. Also in R5.

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First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Service Break with 58kg at $42.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on November 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Fortunate Son with 57kg at $11.20. Improver on fresh up run. Home track. Sly one.

Dual acceptor. First-up after a year 9th of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Ferino carrying 57.5kg at $70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway 3yo+ Mdn on July 1 2022 over 1600m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Wheelitin with 55.5kg at $46.70. Poor so so far. Also in R10 and R11 here.

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