Races ORX Wingatui - NZ

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Scone Bm66 June 23 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Pearls Treasure with 57kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Armidale Ctry Cl1 April 6 over 1100m in the wet defeating Snatchreilly carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Can return in winning form.

Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin December 29 over 1400m, 14 len behind Endeared with 56.5kg at $161. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Sha Tin September 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fighting Machine carrying 59kg at $29. Expected to feature.

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 59kg at $26.90. Before that 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Highland Fling carrying 58.5kg at $43.90. Rates well and may be worth another chance.

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 56 len behind Loose Sally with 56.5kg at $64.30. First up last campaign third of 11 at Gore December 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Intercept with 55.5kg at $5.20. Can play a role in the finish.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Quartz Queen with 58kg at $29.30. The race before that 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Cypress with 57.5kg at $55.90. Can't recommend on that form.

Last start 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Show Pony with 56.5kg at $27.10. The race before that 6th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Quartz Queen with 58kg at $5.40. Key runner on a quick backup.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Quartz Queen carrying 55kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Magnastar with 55kg at $9.10. Strong chance on best form.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind War Court with 53kg at $25.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Starlight with 53kg at $94.80. Not for us.

Last start ran last of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Quartz Queen with 55kg at $22.60. The race before that 8th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Magnastar with 54.5kg at $6.50. Looking elsewhere.