Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Racing well recently. Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 2 len behind Mars carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Before that won by 2.25 len at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1300m defeating Reliable Squeeze with 53kg at $6. Rates highly and is one of the major players.

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 59kg at $6.40. First up last campaign second of 10 at Tauranga October 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Commanding Aspect with 58.5kg at $9.70. Has to be respected.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Notabadbergs with 57.5kg at $16.90. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Presuming with 58.5kg at $16.60. Worth following up.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Big Wave carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Moneypenny carrying 57kg at $6.50. Include in all combinations.

Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rocking with 56kg at $15.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $6.50. In a suitable race and is capable of running a drum.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 60kg at $103. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Sha Tin October 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Family Jewel with 60kg at $166. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 55kg at $24.10. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Florin carrying 58.5kg at $31.10. Looks tested.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Ellerslie June 7 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind War Of Succession with 57.5kg at $13.10. First up last campaign third of 12 at Ellerslie September 21 over 1300m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Overdrawn carrying 57kg at $20.90. Would prefer over further.

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $25.30. First up last campaign third of 13 at Arawa Park May 10 over 1215m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Each way chance fresh up.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, in the wet; 9 len behind Takeachance with 56kg at $18.10. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Te Rapa on February 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Swerve with 57kg at $29.80. Marginal prospects.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 56.5kg at $16.30. Before that didn't finish the race at Te Rapa July 26 over 1400m. Drawn for a good run here close to the inside, looks an each way hope on best form.

Most recently ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Florin carrying 54kg at $5.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Jethro Tull with 56kg at $15.40. Hard to have.

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Brian Lamont carrying 55kg at $7.70. Before that 8th of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind White Mask with 53kg at $7.70. Can figure in the finish if the track is heavy.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off 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 heavy track; 2 len behind Opaea Joe with 55.5kg at $8.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Moneypenny with 54kg at $26.20. This looks a stern test.