Races ORX Hawera - NZ

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Spencer carrying 59kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Arawa Park in the G3 Rotorua Stakes on May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Tomodachi carrying 57kg at $6.60. Certainly worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Otaki on September 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Crouch with 54.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Matamata in the G1 Horlicks Plate on October 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind One Bold Cat with 57kg at $13.60. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 54kg at $9.90. Before that 8th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Sterling Express carrying 56.5kg at $10.50. Each way claims again.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stks April 26 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Val Di Zoldo with 57kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Otaki Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1400m defeating Aranui Lass carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Include in all combinations.

Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by a neck at Wanganui August 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Amend with 54kg at $2.50. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on November 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind La Crique carrying 57kg at $23.60. In form and certainly worth following up.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Trentham on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Ma Te Wa with 58.5kg at $15.60. Before that 8th of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 54kg at $9.60. Not far away of late. Won't be far away.

Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Spencer carrying 54kg at $9.90. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Trentham on March 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Slipper Island carrying 56kg at $6.70. Worth including after a strong late run fresh up.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa September 14 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Cyber Patch with 56kg at $12.70. Before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; head behind Jethro Tull with 55.5kg at $9.80. In form and worth considering for all multiples.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Cork carrying 57kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Woodville April 30 over 1200m slow track defeating Sinbin carrying 53kg at $3. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a effective return.

Dual acceptor. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Te Rapa July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Malborough Bay with 51.5kg at $6.40. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Wild West with 57.5kg at $8.70. Capable of a bold return.

Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 15 at Trentham in the G1 Nz Oaks March 22 over 2400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Leica Lucy with 56.5kg at $20.70. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 24 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a neck behind Suit Yourself with 55.5kg at $31.30. Has top 4 claims fresh up.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Bella Timing carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track October 5 over 1200m defeating Wire Rope carrying 57kg at $8.20. Can feature again with the right run.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Taupo August 17 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Enright with 54kg at $4. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $8.20. One of the top 4 contenders.