Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Honey Badger carrying 56kg at $21.90. Last start 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Ortega with 56kg at $6.50. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix.

Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Moelle with 58.5kg at $13.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1230m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Sweetazme carrying 58.5kg at $48.60. Racing well and can go on with it.

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1500m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Marriage Vows with 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Eloise carrying 58.5kg at $44. Don't underestimate.

Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Interlaken with 54.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on July 25 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Saint Brigid with 58.5kg at $7.30. Aided by the low draw and is among the better hopes.

Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Matamata on April 19 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lightning Dream carrying 55.5kg at $15.80. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Mr Marigold with 58.5kg at $24.60. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shamel Express with 56kg at $17.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Scarlet Temple carrying 58.5kg at $5.70. Can improve. Sure to run well.

Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Notabadbergs with 57.5kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Charmrose carrying 57.5kg at $7. Rates a chance and is expected to do much better with a run under his belt.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Chasing Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $22.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Scarlet Temple with 58.5kg at $43.80. Worth following up.

Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Elle McFab carrying 57.5kg at $20.60. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1230m, in the wet; 21 len behind Sweetazme carrying 55.5kg at $62.40. Needs to do more.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Rocking carrying 54.5kg at $80.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 55.5kg at $55.90. Needs to improve sharply.

Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $51.30. Won't find this any easier so he must improve sharply.