Races ORX Cromwell - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Wingatui October 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Dracarys carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Second-up 5th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Afire carrying 57.5kg at $28.40. Capable of a better showing. Useful type and worth another chance.

Last start got back early 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind California Gold carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Before that 13th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pequot carrying 60kg at $41.80. Rates highly and can break through if at his best.

Most recently won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins carrying 56kg at $27.20. The race before that ran last of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, slow going 19 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 57.5kg at $30.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Most recently eased back early on 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Bundy carrying 58.5kg at $18.70. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 59kg at $8.90. Well-placed so expect a lot more.

Last start 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Short carrying 52kg at $10.80. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Bundy with 57kg at $31. Tough to beat if near her best.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th in a small field at Riverton on November 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Sight To See with 54kg at $12.10. One of the chief contenders.

Last start 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, slow going 4 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 57kg at $46.90. Expect a better showing this time around.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unleash The Beast with 53.5kg at $14.60. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 52.5kg at $8.80. Honest galloper who must be respected.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Oamaru August 15 over 2200m, soft track; 13 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 56kg at $24.70. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Saltnesse with 58kg at $38.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind The Diviner with 56kg at $14.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie with 55.5kg at $10.60. Sure to be about the money.