Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

Getting off the mark on debut; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at this track August 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Saltburn with 58.5kg at $5.30. Can repeat the winning dose.

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Elysian Fields carrying 55kg at $11.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Arabella carrying 59kg at $8.20. Open to plenty of improvement.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Elysian Fields with 57.5kg at $4.40. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track August 2 over 1300m in soft going defeating Fantastic Smile with 55.5kg at $6.20. Has been racing well. Should be at peak fitness now and is worth including.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Dancing Dream with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind White Mask carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Expected to feature prominently again.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Trentham in the G1 Nz Oaks March 22 over 2400m, soft track; 5 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $43.60. On debut seventh of 11 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 55.5kg at $67.30. Prefer to see how she returns.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Maria Martina with 57.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Brilliant Battle carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Improver who can measure up again.

At the latest run won by 3 len at this track August 16 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Cheerful Smile carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Notabadbergs with 56.5kg at $7.90. Harder here but can feature in the finish.

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Elysian Fields with 56.5kg at $4.90. The start before that won by a nose at this track August 2 over 1300m in soft going defeating Berenhard carrying 54.5kg at $17.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Matamata March 1 over 2000m, 14 len behind Livid Sky carrying 57kg at $10.40. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Pukekohe November 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Osteria with 55.5kg at $13.90. Expecting a solid run fresh, so include in all combinations.

Last start 4th in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Testwin with 57kg at $3.40. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Fernandez carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Can turn things around.

Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Unequivocal with 55kg at $13.80. First up last campaign second of 7 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Dubai Rockin with 56.5kg at $13.90. Returns in a winnable race.

At the latest run second last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Because carrying 54kg at $14.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Double Take with 57kg at $3.70. Will not find this easy. Looking to others.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Arabella with 56kg at $48.40. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track on August 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Cleat with 54kg at $98.50. Not the worst down in the weights.