Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Storms Ahead with 53.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind The Entertainer with 52.5kg at $9. Among the better hopes.

Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 2200m, 6 len behind Funfetti carrying 57kg at $5.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at Reefton January 8 over 2000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Spinayarn carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Hey Now carrying 59.5kg at $7.90. The start before that second last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Epilogue carrying 60kg at $9.40. In the mix on best form.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Highland Fling carrying 58.5kg at $43.90. The start before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 14 at Riverton on May 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Quick Call carrying 58.5kg at $24.10. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind The Entertainer with 54kg at $8.70. The start before that 6th of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Radiant Reach with 55kg at $10.60. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; head behind Irish Miss carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. The start before that ran last of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 34 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 56kg at $9.70. Needs to do more. Will find this tougher.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Irish Miss carrying 58kg at $11.60. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Irish Miss with 53.5kg at $16.90. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on June 1 over 2200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind La Evita carrying 56kg at $6.90. Might struggle again.

Second run back. First-up after six months scored a big 6 len win at this track June 15 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Queen Of Kings carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Castlebrae carrying 56.5kg at $19. Back in great order and can play a role in the finish.

Most recently ran last of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 55kg at $13.20. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Waihora Mist carrying 55kg at $12.10. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Moon Money with 55kg at $21.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hey Now carrying 56.5kg at $26.20. Looks ready to win.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Delmonico with 56.5kg at $22.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Koyama carrying 54.5kg at $8.80. Faces a tough assignment this time.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Storms Ahead with 54kg at $5.10. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track June 15 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Gangsta Granny with 54.5kg at $5. Well placed. Certainly worth another chance.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Highland Fling with 56kg at $15.20. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Radiant Reach with 55.5kg at $24.60. Has ability and looks one of the major players.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Radiant Reach with 57.5kg at $32.80. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1400m, on heavy track; neck behind Gangsta Granny carrying 56kg at $13.60. Expect she will make amends.

Most recently 10th of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Royal Valour with 54kg at $43.10. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Irish Miss carrying 59kg at $12.80. Likely to struggle again.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, in the wet; 21 len behind On The Rivet with 54.5kg at $8. Before that 10th of 13 at Wingatui on June 1 over 2200m, on a wet track; 20 len behind La Evita with 55.5kg at $7.90. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hey Now with 58kg at $50.80. The race before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Conor O'Ceirin carrying 52kg at $25. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Highland Fling with 56.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Matamata on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hakkinen with 60kg at $5.70. Expect a far better result this time.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Highland Fling with 55.5kg at $10.30. The run before that 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Deserves another chance.