Races ORX Cambridge - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Free Bird carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1300m, long-neck behind Oban with 57kg at $10.20. Expected to be in the finish again.

Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Taupo December 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lanikai carrying 57kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track August 14 over 970m, 1.5 len behind Ghadah carrying 56kg at $8.90. Strong top three prospect.

Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on July 30 over 1300m, 4 len behind Deep Water Bay carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Pukekohe April 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sneak Peek with 57.5kg at $11.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Arawa Park December 28 over 1560m, 11 len behind Crown Princess with 58.5kg at $19.30. Useful type who should go well.

Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Fantastic Smile with 56.5kg at $12.60. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 970m, 1.4 len behind Prosper with 54kg at $20. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 14 2024 over 1000m. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Jumped at long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 57.5kg at $25.30. Will need to improve sharply.

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Matamata May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Brilliant Battle carrying 55.5kg at $36.70. On debut eighth of 10 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1150m, 6 len behind Katashi carrying 56.5kg at $32.50. Likely to need this hitout.

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Deep Water Bay carrying 56.5kg at $23.60. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Agile carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. In the mix.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 970m, 6 len behind Shavasana carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 970m, 6 len behind Love The Sort carrying 56.5kg at $54.60. Hard to fault if at her best.

Last start 5th of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Miss Understood carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Out Of Sight with 53.5kg at $4.40. Has ability and is a definite top three hope.

Second-up. First start 7th of 11 at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Hitabell with 55.5kg at $7.30. Returned from break 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 52kg at $5.60. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 53.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Trentham on April 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Faultless carrying 57kg at $8.30. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.