Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind What A Charma with 54.5kg at $6.70. The start before that scored a big 14 len win at Trentham June 28 over 2500m on a heavy track defeating Who's Sam with 67kg at $1.90. Best form should see him measure right up.

Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Trentham on June 28 over 4900m, on heavy track; 30 len behind Jesko with 73kg at $7.10. The start before that didn't finish the race at Te Rapa June 14 over 3900m. Champion jumper racing on the flat.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Tauranga July 6 over 2100m in the wet defeating Baxter with 58.5kg at $1.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 59.5kg at $4.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind In A Pickle with 58kg at $4. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Last start 6th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind King Khan with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by a nose at Trentham June 28 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Tai with 66.5kg at $2.30. Great chance to atone.

Last start 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Avondale July 16 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Uhtred carrying 68.5kg at $11.20. Worth some thought.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 3500m, in the wet; 11 len behind Run Jakko Run carrying 68kg at $7. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Woodville on July 13 over 2100m, in the wet; 16 len behind Grand Prospect carrying 69kg at $5.60. Will be fit for recent jumping.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, in the wet; 11 len behind Never Look Back carrying 67.5kg at $8.10. The run before that didn't finish the race at Te Rapa June 14 over 3200m. Wait for some jumps.

Last start 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 55kg at $12.40. Before that 7th of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind In A Pickle with 56.5kg at $4.50. Nice effort last time. Terrific chance to return to form.

Last start won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha July 27 over 3500m in the wet defeating Countryman with 67kg at $3.80. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Woodville on July 13 over 2100m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Grand Prospect carrying 67kg at $15.70. Can figure in the top half of this field.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 at Woodville on July 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 63 len behind Sandoku carrying 63kg at $37.10. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Te Aroha July 27 over 3100m. Others preferred at this stage.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Never Look Back carrying 66kg at $7.50. Before that won by 9 len at Te Rapa July 5 over 2800m in the wet defeating Jerricoop with 63kg at $12.30. Is better over the jumps.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 53kg at $20. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 19 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Opera Belle with 52kg at $14.50. Can figure in the top 3 in this field.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 25 len behind Agera carrying 52kg at $98.10. Before that failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 12 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 54kg at $37.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Orange River carrying 56kg at $10.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 18 len behind White Mask carrying 53.5kg at $14.10. Prefer others.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 52.5kg at $12.90. Before that 5th of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind White Mask with 52kg at $26.50. Best form measures up favourably so cannot be underestimated.