Races ORX Wingatui - NZ

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sir Albert carrying 59.5kg at $12.30. The race before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stonybreck carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Nicely placed and is capable of taking this out.

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at this track in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp March 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Our Echo carrying 59kg at $48.70. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track November 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind The Grey Goose with 57kg at $35.20. Hard to recommend at this stage.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Ascot Park October 3 over 1200m in heavy going defeating The Radiant One with 57kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gore September 21 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Lise Paree carrying 56kg at $4.80. Strong chance despite going up 2.5kg from last start.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Riviera Rebel with 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Riccarton Park September 28 2024 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind El Viento with 59kg at $26.20. Should be right in the mix.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Easter Classic on October 25 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sir Albert with 53.5kg at $24. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sir Albert with 53.5kg at $11.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Last start second last of 9 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Sestina with 53.5kg at $26.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Stolen Magic carrying 54kg at $9.60. Needs to do more.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; head behind Sestina carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, in the wet; nose behind Sir Sterling with 58kg at $8.90. In form and will be hard to beat.

Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by a head at this track October 17 over 1400m in the wet defeating Buoyant carrying 54kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Short with 56.5kg at $9.30. Back in great shape and is definitely worth including.

Second-up today. Last start ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 36 len behind Martell with 57kg at $21.60. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at Riverton on April 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Makabar with 55kg at $9.70. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $30.50. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 56kg at $6.50. This looks too tough.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Tomasina carrying 57kg at $9.10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Conor O'Ceirin with 54kg at $14.50. Fitter and can do a lot better.