Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Most recently won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha July 27 over 3500m on a heavy track defeating Obrigado with 67kg at $2.70. Before that 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 5 over 3900m, on rain affected going; 43 len behind Jakama Krystal carrying 69kg at $3.20. Wait for some jumps.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at this track July 12 over 2100m in the wet defeating Fly My Wey carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 28 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pacifico carrying 55kg at $6.60. He has an impressive record at his home track and is worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Reward Smile with 51kg at $24.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 20 2024 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Russian Satire carrying 56.5kg at $18.40. Yet to win second up and prepared to risk again here.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 12 over 2100m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Bosch with 54kg at $5.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 28 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Pacifico carrying 54kg at $11.10. Worth following up.

Most recently second last of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Levakia with 58.5kg at $7.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 56.5kg at $4. Sure to be thereabouts.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on July 12 over 2100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Bosch with 52kg at $7.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on June 28 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pacifico with 54kg at $21.30. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second-up today. Last run 4th of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Levakia with 54.5kg at $13.90. At only start last preparation 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sir Sterling with 56kg at $7.90. Expected to play a significant role.

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, slow going 0.6 len behind Levakia with 53kg at $18.30. Before that second last of 9 at this track on July 12 over 2100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Bosch with 52kg at $10.80. Must be included.

At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 1.75 len behind Spanish Lad with 53kg at $7.60. The start before that ran last of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Sulabella with 53kg at $9.70. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Tregor with 54.5kg at $8.20. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Pukekohe June 25 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Suavetta with 55.5kg at $11. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 53.5kg at $11.80. Before that settled well back; won by a nose at this track June 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Richie's Dream carrying 54kg at $15.30. Has ability and is a top-three hope.