Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Hawera May 6 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Unscripted carrying 58kg at $8.60. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Trentham October 27 2024 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Popsagoosey carrying 59.5kg at $6.40. Looks all set for a positive return.

Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Uncle Arch with 58kg at $16.60. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Doubtful Sound with 54kg at $10.30. Can bounce back.

Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cosentino with 52kg at $20.30. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic October 6 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ardee Boy with 58.5kg at $13. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 11 at Trentham on October 26 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Kosta carrying 53.5kg at $37.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Waverley on September 10 2023 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Pitkin County with 56.5kg at $11.70. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix.

Most recently led to the turn then faded second last of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cocobill with 56kg at $16. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 13th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Dollybird carrying 56.5kg at $39.30. Capable of turning things around.

At the latest run second last of 11 at Trentham on October 26 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Kosta carrying 55kg at $62.40. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, in the wet; 30 len behind Im Bartholomew with 56kg at $26.20. Prefer others.

Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 55.5kg at $48.20. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Otaki on July 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Tolstoy carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Dollybird with 54kg at $39.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Hawera May 6 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Pleasing with 54kg at $54.30. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after a year second last of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 54kg at $34.80. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 25 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Swazi with 53kg at $12.10. Looks to have a big job ahead again.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Velton with 50kg at $31.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Im Bartholomew with 52kg at $15.90. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Second run back. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jungle Jane with 54kg at $40.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 54kg at $10.30. Rates highly and can do much better this time.