Races ORX Avondale - NZ

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 2000m, 4 len behind Saint Brigid with 55.5kg at $4.80. Expected to be very competitive.

Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pukekohe March 21 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Gold Currency carrying 57.5kg at $29.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Ellerslie January 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Koheroa with 58kg at $15.10. Might be better off following this run.

Last start ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind What A Yarn with 59kg at $19.40. The race before that ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Double Take carrying 57.5kg at $40.10. Needs to do more.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Crackercol carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 67kg at $11. Thereabouts last time out. Can play a role in the outcome.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind What A Yarn with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Listening carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Anticipating a big run.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind What A Yarn carrying 57kg at $3.70. Before that 9th of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Arksey with 53kg at $10.60. Will prove hard to beat again.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Principled with 54kg at $27.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Crackercol with 57kg at $11.70. Capable on his day and is a top-three hope.

Second-up. First-up after 16 months second last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $55.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Waverley on July 28 2024 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind Mugshot with 67kg at $17.60. Looks to have a big job ahead again.

At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind What A Yarn with 55.5kg at $25. The race before that 10th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 54kg at $20.30. In the mix again.

Most recently 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $9.10. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Sacred Combatant with 52.5kg at $24.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Taupo on October 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Tukituki with 53kg at $24.20. The run before that 7th of 9 at Taupo on August 17 over 1800m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Te Atatu Dream with 51.5kg at $11.80. Can't recommend.

Racing well recently. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Girl Talk with 57.5kg at $5.10. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Happy Youmzain with 56.5kg at $4.90. On-pacer who will take catching this time.

Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 55kg at $26.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 50kg at $54.30. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.