Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after 10 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Go Lotte with 52.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Master Marko carrying 54kg at $8.50. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Back in fine order and is well-placed to take this out.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 57kg at $5.30. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Riverton on May 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Chevron with 57kg at $25.10. Needs to improve sharply.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Lord Darci with 54.5kg at $8.40. Before that won by 1.0 len at Riverton May 9 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Midnight Runner carrying 55kg at $2.10. Certainly worth another chance.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind He's Tunza Grunt with 55.5kg at $2. The race before that 9th of 13 at Trentham in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Francee with 53kg at $13.20. Shapes as a strong top-three chance.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 14 len win at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 2200m in the wet defeating Peecee Pussycat with 59.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 2200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Short with 57.5kg at $15.30. Going well and can measure up.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; head behind Conor O'Ceirin with 52kg at $7.20. The run before that 6th of 9 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Lord Darci with 51kg at $11.80. Open to further improvement.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Conor O'Ceirin with 54kg at $13. The run before that settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Iffididit carrying 54kg at $17.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Ashburton July 3 over 1600m in the wet defeating Proserve with 55.5kg at $3. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Ocean Light carrying 59kg at $5.80. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Royal Valour with 57kg at $8.70. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Bella Luce carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Can do much better this time.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park June 21 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating On Song with 56kg at $6.20. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, head behind Spartan carrying 57kg at $3.90. Going well and is right in this.

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Storms Ahead with 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m in the wet defeating Mininjagirl carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. No surprise to see her back in the winners' circle.

At the latest run second last of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Royal Valour carrying 56kg at $23.60. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind He's Tunza Grunt with 54kg at $12.50. Looking to others.