Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, head behind Sir Sigaro with 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 55kg at $6.10. Shapes as a key runner.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Stewart carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at this track on August 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sunshine Ale with 58.5kg at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish again.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1700m, long-neck behind Frosbie carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 5 len behind Justaskpercy with 54kg at $10.70. Expected in the finish.

Second-up. First-up after 14 months 3rd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1700m, 2 len behind A Sensible Prince carrying 58.5kg at $13.20. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Otaki on June 8 2024 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Lynx carrying 58.5kg at $20.20. Likely to hold the good form and play a big role again.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Frosbie with 54kg at $6.60. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 2 len behind Oceans Roar with 56kg at $12. Among the better chances.

Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Opaea Joe with 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 3 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Flying Gib with 55.5kg at $33.70. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on August 3 over 2140m, 7 len behind Verardino carrying 55kg at $5.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 17 over 2140m, 3 len behind Lovely Rita carrying 54kg at $6.60. Has each-way claims here.

Last start second last of 7 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 51kg at $36.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 54.5kg at $19.60. Prefer to see her back in form.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Hawera on August 10 over 2100m, in the wet; 24 len behind Talea carrying 56.5kg at $79.70. The start before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track on August 3 over 2140m, 11 len behind Verardino with 54kg at $12.50. Fully tested, despite a handy gate..

Filly by Time Test making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1200m on August 19. Prefer to see first.