Races ORX Wingatui - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Cutout with 58.5kg at $9.80. Can do much better this time.

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Pretty Fly carrying 55.5kg at $7.60. Expected to be in the finish again.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Iron Maiden with 58.5kg at $12.50. Before that 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Morrie carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Pretty Fly carrying 56.5kg at $21.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Wellaintshe with 56.5kg at $10.60. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Third race start. First start second last of 13 at this track on September 8 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; 44 len behind Missoni with 54kg at $47.80. Went for a break before returning 5th of 8 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 58.5kg at $23.20. Expect he'll find this too tough.

At debut, eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, in the wet; 11 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 58.5kg at $13.40. Drawn wide and likely to struggle.

He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Afire with 58.5kg at $46.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Gore March 9 over 1335m, soft track; 8 len behind Pull The Pin with 58.5kg at $17.60. Maybe later.

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy with 53.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Vanderdonk with 55kg at $5.20. Fitter and worth following up.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind What She Wants with 57.5kg at $39.90. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind What She Wants with 57.5kg at $30.60. The run before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Light Of Plutus carrying 56.5kg at $9.40. Others preferred.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sweetheart carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Last start 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind One True King with 56.5kg at $21.30. Finds a suitable race and can sneak into the money.

Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, nose behind Shakabrah carrying 54kg at $4.20. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, neck behind Origin Of Love carrying 54kg at $3.10. Expected to be very competitive.