Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Lord Darci with 52.5kg at $10.70. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Cromwell November 29 over 1220m, 2.25 len behind La Bella Nera with 57kg at $15.70. Capable of a bold showing.

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Storms Ahead with 60kg at $11.30. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Entertainer carrying 59kg at $4.40. Impressed last start. Rates highly and is worth including.

Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Bella Luce with 54.5kg at $6.90. Before that 3rd in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Bauble with 54.5kg at $2.60. Certainly worth another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 58.5kg at $59.90. Second-up ran last of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Express Coup carrying 57kg at $65.20. Not keen on his chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Wingatui June 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Vamos carrying 55kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Gore October 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Kid Roc with 57kg at $2.70. Key runner who should run well.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Gore March 9 over 2000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Light carrying 58.5kg at $28.70. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Wingatui June 30 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Sacred Mist carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. Others make more appeal.

Last start 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Givealittle carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hey Now carrying 55kg at $7. Can do much better.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 54kg at $57.20. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 55kg at $49.50. Needs to do more.

Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months 4th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 54kg at $42.50. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 22 2023 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Du'blues with 56.5kg at $31.30. Is expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

Last start 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sacred Rose with 54.5kg at $29.20. The race before that ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Whosaid with 56kg at $37.30. A better run is on the cards.