Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Last start 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Lord Goliath with 54.5kg at $35.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 15 len behind El Zoro with 55kg at $96.30. One of the leading chances.

Recent form sound. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Slick Chick carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 54.5kg at $23. Going well enough and is worth thought for the multiples.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Leitrim Lad with 66kg at $9.60. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Obrigado with 69kg at $4.70. Leading prospect.

Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kenny carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. The race before that 4th of 14 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Worth including on latest run.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Kenny carrying 57.5kg at $18. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Marriage Vows with 57.5kg at $10.20. Take on trust.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Slick Chick carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. The race before that 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Lord Goliath with 58.5kg at $27.60. Sharp improvement expected.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 56.5kg at $22.80. Last start second last of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on a wet track; 28 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 56.5kg at $53.10. Cannot recommend.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 33 len behind Fastdeeldun with 58.5kg at $51.20. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Skycatcher carrying 57.5kg at $12.20. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 52.5kg at $4.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Six Flags carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. In a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.

Last start 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Whosaid carrying 54kg at $24.90. The race before that 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind War Of Succession with 51kg at $79.10. Looks tested in this field.