Races ORX Hawera - NZ

Most recently 2nd of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mizella carrying 60kg at $25.50. Before that 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Chantilly Lace carrying 53.5kg at $13.60. Went a big race for second at Ellerslie last time out, so stick with him.

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Showbastian Coe with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 58.5kg at $24.50. Can continue to improve this season.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 57.5kg at $27.40. Definite winning chance. Has the ability to figure in the top 4 here.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Bella Timing with 58kg at $10.80. The start before that 12th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Chantilly Lace with 55kg at $16.30. Draw no help to chances.

Last start 5th of 7 at Trentham on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 57.5kg at $25.50. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Woodville on September 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Liquid Les with 55.5kg at $12. Hard to have.

Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Trentham June 28 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Trainwreck with 54.5kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Finest Hour with 53kg at $4.60. Everything points to a bright return.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Ellerslie May 25 over 2200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Ata Rangi carrying 54kg at $5.50. On debut second of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bay Express carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Expected to feature fresh up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track August 23 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pleasing carrying 53kg at $2.70. Second-up 5th of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Freebelle carrying 53kg at $7. Key chance expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Taupo August 17 over 1400m in the wet defeating Enright carrying 54kg at $4. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $8.20. Each way player on best form.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Privy Garden carrying 51kg at $4. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Trentham March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 56kg at $5.70. Include in all combinations.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating Knowledge Is Power with 57kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1400m defeating Navy Icon with 54kg at $2.10. Will be chasing a hat-trick of wins, so include.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Joan's Joker with 55kg at $15. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind War Queen with 58kg at $6.90. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 54kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Trentham on January 4 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Five Bells carrying 57kg at $7.60. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.