Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Bonnard carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, 7 len behind El Zoro carrying 55kg at $8. Going well and looks the testing material.

Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Blusweyhooves carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1230m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Can return in winning form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Reckoning with 56.5kg at $6.30. Second-up 10th of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bradley carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. Racing well. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Fairy Dream carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Second-up 5th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aksil with 56.5kg at $10.60. Ready to peak after two runs back and can measure up.

Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Swiss Prince with 56.5kg at $16.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Buster Shaw carrying 56kg at $9.70. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bonnard carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Vadanova carrying 55.5kg at $55.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

Most recently 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Cirque Du Rose with 57.5kg at $13.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 54.5kg at $38.40. Making up the numbers.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Daring Dame carrying 54.5kg at $33.10. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Feel The Stag with 56.5kg at $11.30. Things looking a bit brighter now and further improvement is on the cards.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Scolera carrying 56.5kg at $45.10. Second-up 6th of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Bradley carrying 56.5kg at $39.80. Will not find this easy. Still not quite there.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 53.5kg at $19.10. Second-up led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Cirque Du Rose with 56.5kg at $15.90. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First start second last of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Zenith carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 55.5kg at $71.90. Rates highly and should improve.

Second-up. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Bradley carrying 54kg at $13.90. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Ellerslie in the LR Great Northern Champagne Stakes on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Do You Just carrying 55kg at $39.50. Hard to beat.

Jumped at very long odds at debut, 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 54kg at $90.40. Expected to do much better.

At debut, got back early 7th of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Oratia Beauty with 55.5kg at $12.50. Worth another chance.

Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 13 at this track on October 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 55.5kg at $46.60. Last start 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Billy Blinx with 53kg at $20.60. Improvement to come is worth including in calculations.

Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Belle Cheval with 55.5kg at $25.20. Should improve but looks tested in this line-up.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Intoxicated with 54.5kg at $37. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Amusement carrying 56.5kg at $32. Hard to have.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Aksil carrying 54kg at $46.80. Looks tested.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rambling On carrying 56.5kg at $64. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Mitonic carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.

At debut, 7th of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Intoxicated with 56.5kg at $10.70. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Soberana with 55.5kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this run.

Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $68.10. The race before that 10th of 12 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Haughty carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Others offer much more appeal.