Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Storms Ahead carrying 60kg at $11.30. Before that second last of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind The Entertainer carrying 59kg at $4.40. Has ability but might find this beyond him.

Last start 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Royal Valour carrying 55kg at $22.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind The Entertainer with 57.5kg at $10.70. Worth following up.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Express Coup carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind The Entertainer with 54.5kg at $14.40. Hard to fault if at his best.

Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Wingatui May 23 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Taramea Lad carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 57.5kg at $17. Talented type who is one of the leading chances.

Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign by long-neck Ascot Park May 11 over 2200m on heavy track defeating Par Tee with 54kg at $6.20. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Gore October 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind The Princie One with 55.5kg at $21. Very keen on his prospects while fresh.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Eye Spy with 53.5kg at $13.30. Before that 6th of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Balzano with 56kg at $7.10. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Express Coup with 56kg at $6.30. Before that won by 1.3 len at Wingatui June 1 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Tomasina carrying 54kg at $8.10. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.

Last start 5th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Express Coup carrying 54.5kg at $7.30. Before that 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 52.5kg at $17.20. Can improve and is worth thought.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Riverton May 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Where's Wally carrying 57.5kg at $22.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Gore October 23 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Canny Man carrying 60kg at $21.30. Prefer to see how he has returned.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Zoulander with 55kg at $3. The start before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cluedo Lane with 56kg at $5.20. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Moon Money carrying 54kg at $4. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Deciphering Me with 56kg at $2.80. Great chance to win again.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 55kg at $29.20. The run before that second last of 10 at Riverton on April 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Reprobate with 58kg at $7.50. Needs to do a lot more.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track September 22 over 2100m, soft track; 42 len behind Cee Are El with 58.5kg at $26.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse April 24 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Victorian Charm with 58.5kg at $14.10. Happy to risk.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem carrying 55kg at $55.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Stop Yelling with 57kg at $16.20. Will need this run.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Highland Fling carrying 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. Will benefit from that run and is in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after two months 11th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Magnastar with 55kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56.5kg at $11. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Magnastar with 54kg at $13.90. The run before that 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Moon Money carrying 54kg at $20.30. Likely to struggle.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 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, in the wet; 16 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 55kg at $10.60. Should be at his top now and is in the mix.