Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ghazzah carrying 60kg at $19.80. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 0.5 len behind Agera carrying 55kg at $9.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Otaki on September 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Danjuro carrying 58.5kg at $11.40. Before that 5th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 2140m, 4 len behind Free Spirit carrying 60kg at $1.70. Expect he will make amends.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Agera with 54kg at $18.30. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 60.5kg at $10.40. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sheez Dominant with 57.5kg at $16.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Smart Love with 60kg at $37.90. A better run is on the cards.

Last start 7th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Agera carrying 54kg at $8. Before that 6th of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Just Charlie carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Better than that last effort and should make his presence felt.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Novak carrying 59kg at $9.30. The race before that 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind What A Charma with 54kg at $11.80. Going well. Rates highly this time so he can bounce back.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Just Charlie carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Otaki on September 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Danjuro with 55kg at $2.70. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Woodville on November 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grey Invador carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 2140m, 1.75 len behind Free Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. Needs to find lengths to test these.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Rua Rocks with 58kg at $2. The race before that 6th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Ghazzah carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Further improvement expected.

Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Trentham on October 26 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Identikit with 54kg at $7.30. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Trentham October 18 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Piper's Son carrying 52kg at $12.80. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zenazed carrying 53kg at $9.40. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1700m defeating Lurch carrying 54kg at $3.40. Rates highly and can feature in the finish.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Sheez Dominant carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ghazzah with 56.5kg at $4.90. Well-placed and is among the chances.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ghazzah with 54kg at $12.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Urenui with 52.5kg at $6.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently second last of 11 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sheez Dominant carrying 55.5kg at $24.60. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 2140m defeating On Alert with 54kg at $9.40. Faces another tough task.

Last start won by 2.75 len at Woodville November 2 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Titicaca with 54kg at $4.20. Before that 6th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Dojakata carrying 57.5kg at $12.30. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at Taupo October 10 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Orange River carrying 59.5kg at $23. Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 12 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Call A Friend carrying 59kg at $6. Looking elsewhere.

At the latest run 6th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Boxmoss with 54kg at $30.40. The start before that 7th of 10 at Trentham on October 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Identikit carrying 54kg at $10.20. Working up to a win. In a suitable race and can play a major role.