Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Riccarton Park G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m in the wet defeating Harlech with 59kg at $9.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Riverton January 1 over 1200m slow track defeating The Good Shepherd with 56.5kg at $4.80. Expected to run well.

Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Riverton May 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Chevron with 56kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Randwick Bm88 October 19 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Willaidow with 61.5kg at $51. Look for a bold run.

Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 3 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tumuch with 53.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 8 at Ashburton July 4 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Balzano carrying 54kg at $6.70. Among the leading players.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Riviera Rebel with 57kg at $9.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Ashburton July 4 2024 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Victor Rouge carrying 57kg at $3.90. Among the main contenders.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m in the wet defeating Ka Ying Lucky carrying 58kg at $7.20. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 57.5kg at $10.20. Sure to go well again.

Last start 6th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Express Coup with 58.5kg at $34.70. The run before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 60.5kg at $25.20. Will need to improve sharply.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lord Darci with 54kg at $5.20. The race before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on April 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Makabar with 52kg at $7.80. Possesses a big finish.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Conor O'Ceirin carrying 52kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Buoyant with 53.5kg at $3.30. Expected to be in this for a long way.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Express Coup carrying 57kg at $25.50. The race before that ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Conor O'Ceirin with 54kg at $11.90. Making up the numbers.

Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Express Coup carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 5th of 8 at Trentham on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Spencer carrying 53kg at $4.60. Worth including.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Where's Wally with 55.5kg at $7.90. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track September 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind The Good Shepherd carrying 55kg at $38. Marginal prospect.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Express Coup carrying 54kg at $13.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Rochello carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. Can feature in the finish.

Most recently 8th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Express Coup with 54.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lhasa with 54kg at $5.50. Open to improvement and is among the chances.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Magnastar with 57.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on July 4 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Drake's Drum carrying 58.5kg at $14.60. Can't recommend off that performance.