Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 13 at Trentham on October 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Popsagoosey carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Tauranga Rating 65 on February 11 2024 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 58kg at $6.80. Among the leading players.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 59kg at $7.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Hakata Bay carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. One of the main hopes.

Last start ran last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Colonel Warden with 54kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cyber Patch with 54.5kg at $7.60. Include in all combinations.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Opaea Joe with 55.5kg at $8.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Moneypenny carrying 54kg at $26.20. Worth including in all combinations.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at Trentham on December 15 over 1600m, 31 len behind Am I Blue with 53kg at $52.60. First up last campaign got back early 11th of 14 at this track on September 4 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Summit Heights carrying 56kg at $50.60. Hard to have until that form turns around.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, in the wet; 9 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Hakata Bay with 56.5kg at $10.70. Great chance to figure in the top 4.

First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Tauranga March 15 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 53kg at $44. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Swerve carrying 55kg at $19.40. Looking to others.

Third-up today. Freshened for 55 days. First-up led but faded 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Bernie's Ego carrying 52.5kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Taupo October 11 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Velton with 56.5kg at $24.80. On debut fourth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 18 over 970m, 4.5 len behind Cantatrice with 56.5kg at $17.60. Resumes from a long spell, and the market will be a good guide.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 52 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 57.5kg at $20.70. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 970m, 6 len behind Sesimbra with 52kg at $43.70. Happy to risk.

Mare by Brazen Beau making her first race start. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Looks the testing material.

Four-year-old gelding (Eminent - Lady Catamarca) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Te Awamutu barrier trial over 850m on August 26. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent.

At the latest run second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Liechtenstein carrying 52.5kg at $25.90. Before that ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 9 len behind Shavasana carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Hard to see the breakthrough coming today.