Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Ocean Road with 57kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Scarlet Temple carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Racing well. Key chance who is sure to run well.

At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at Te Aroha August 31 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Smart Tip carrying 58.5kg at $23.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $8.50. One of the each-way chances again.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Rocking with 58kg at $48.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 58.5kg at $7.60. Is capable on his day, and is not the worst.

Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Monday Melody with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; third in a small field at Taupo February 26 over 1300m, 3 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Expected to be among the hardest to beat.

Most recently ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; 26 len behind Jethro Tull with 54kg at $10.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Reptak with 53.5kg at $5.50. Will be harder to beat this time.

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Bella Timing with 54kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Sacred Zed carrying 54kg at $8.40. Further improvement in store.

Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Mo Charaid with 57kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 55kg at $4.80. Include in all combinations.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Big Wave with 57kg at $7.10. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ortega carrying 55kg at $12.40. Each way value in an even lineup.

At the latest run second last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 2 len behind Colonel Warden with 56kg at $5. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 53kg at $10.50. Nice alley and worth including.

Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after 16 months 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Moneypenny with 52kg at $78.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Wanganui April 5 2024 over 1200m in soft going defeating Hasbulla carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Big Wave carrying 56.5kg at $16.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 22 len behind Charm Zafarm carrying 56.5kg at $14.40. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.

Last start ran last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 7 len behind Seamsew with 53kg at $23.30. Before that second last of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fernandez carrying 54.5kg at $24.20. Will need to improve sharply.

At the latest run 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 54.5kg at $14.20. The start before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Graces Gift carrying 53.5kg at $67.70. Can take this out.