Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, in the wet; nose behind Cosmetic Virtue with 58.5kg at $11.10. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track June 15 over 2200m in the wet defeating Wild Jakkal with 56kg at $8.50. Expected to feature.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 59kg at $11.10. Before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Waihora Mist carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Last start 5th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 57kg at $19.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind On The Rivet with 57kg at $14.30. Great chance to atone.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at Ashburton July 3 over 2200m in the wet defeating On The Rivet with 54.5kg at $8.30. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Irish Miss carrying 54kg at $6.20. Definite winning chance. Confidence back and worth thought again.

Most recently 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 56kg at $8.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind On The Rivet carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Nice effort last time. One of the major hopes.

Most recently second last of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 57kg at $15.20. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind On The Rivet carrying 56.5kg at $14.50. Can atone.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Waihora Mist carrying 56kg at $26.20. The race before that second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Bauble carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. Hard to enthuse.

Last start got back early 9th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 56.5kg at $34. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind On The Rivet with 56.5kg at $21.20. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Last start 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Tap Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $7.80. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind On The Rivet carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Has ability and is expected to run well.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Delmonico carrying 55kg at $26.70. The run before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Monday Melody with 55.5kg at $20.30. Solid prospects.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Irish Miss with 51kg at $15.30. The start before that 8th of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind De Russian Rocket carrying 54.5kg at $22.40. Hard to have on present form.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Zoulander carrying 52kg at $121.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind On The Rivet with 52kg at $31.10. Hard to enthuse.