Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track July 4 over 1400m defeating Mossraaj with 56.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on February 21 over 1360m, on a slow track; head behind Santarelli carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected.

Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 2.75 len at this track June 8 over 1200m defeating Jabeur with 58.5kg at $4.40. Couldn't have done much more than win and expected to go close again.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cut Loose with 55kg at $13.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track June 22 over 1400m defeating No Trumps with 57.5kg at $7.50. Cannot be underestimated.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Doubtful Sound with 53kg at $8.90. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tears Of Victory with 53kg at $5.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track June 22 over 1400m defeating Bee Enchanted carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 58kg at $3.30. Tough to beat on best form.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bee Enchanted with 55.5kg at $14.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Vibration with 59kg at $15. Among the better chances in this line up.

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cut Loose with 52.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 12th of 14 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, in the wet; 13 len behind Knock Off carrying 56kg at $11.80. Worth including.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, long-neck behind Cut Loose with 51kg at $5.40. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Ballroom Blitz carrying 55kg at $10.60. Can do much better this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Vibration with 53.5kg at $27.50. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bee Enchanted with 51kg at $44.40. A better run is on the cards.