Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Hakushu with 51.5kg at $6.30. Can do one better.

At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind White Mask with 56.5kg at $21.40. Nicely placed to open his account.

Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1500m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Marriage Vows carrying 56.5kg at $16.30. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track on August 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Quill carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Prefer others at this stage.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Accentuate carrying 56.5kg at $88.70. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Sally carrying 56.5kg at $19.50. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.

Third-up today. Not raced for 38 days. First-up second last of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sir Fergus carrying 54.5kg at $93.80. Second-up 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Graces Gift carrying 58.5kg at $42.10. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Moneypenny carrying 58.5kg at $11.10. Last start second last of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Vickezzlastcall with 58.5kg at $20.30. Needs to show significant improvement.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Ascension with 56.5kg at $3. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Reinstatement with 51kg at $10.20. In a suitable race and is capable of taking this out.

Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Matamata May 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; a head behind Dancin In The Dark carrying 54.5kg at $1.80. On debut sixth of 10 at Waverley January 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shacktime carrying 55kg at $3. Everything points to a effective return.

Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Ascension with 52.5kg at $4.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Beetlegeuse with 52.5kg at $7.60. Expected in the finish.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Six Flags with 56.5kg at $10.60. Worth following up.

Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 19 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $22.40. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Perugia with 56.5kg at $19.60. Among the chances.

Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Moneypenny with 52.5kg at $46.20. Last start 6th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Chasing Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $27.70. Taking notes here.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $41.20. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Reinstatement carrying 53kg at $103.20. Not for us.

Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jack Crabb with 56kg at $18.10. Returned from break 8th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Iridescent with 56.5kg at $20.90. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.