Races ORX Cromwell - NZ

Last start 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 59.5kg at $11.30. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pogacar carrying 60kg at $5.70. Rates highly and should be right in the mix again.

Resumed from a spell and was a game third on the first day. He will need some luck from a wide gate, but will be a lot fitter this time. Can get the job done.

Last start won by a head at Wingatui November 4 over 1200m defeating Lucky Ferrando carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Here's Loosie carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Can continue his ascendancy.

Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Charm Manhattan with 57.5kg at $4.90. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $86.90. Nice effort last time. Rates highly and can go on with it.

Was a very brave runner-up here on the first day, and before that she was a game 4th of 10 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind More Sass carrying 55kg at $6.60. Will push forward again, and she looks like an each way chance here.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $17.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Girls Light Up with 54kg at $16.60. Tested again.

No go on the first day, and before that she ran last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54kg at $22.90. Needs to do more.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pete's Pride with 56.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Charm Manhattan with 54.5kg at $10.30. Before that won by a neck at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Empress Suiko with 54.5kg at $11.90. Useful type and can make amends.

Was not too bad on the first day, and before that she was 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Pete's Pride with 56.5kg at $24.40. Include in all combinations.

Only battled here on the first day, and before that when fresh he was second last of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind No Party with 54kg at $28.30. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Needed the run on the first day and before that when fresh up she raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind No Party carrying 56kg at $38.70. Rough top 4 claims in this.

Did not have much luck on the first day, and before that she was 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Pete's Pride with 54.5kg at $14.50. Likely to feature again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind No Party with 53kg at $19.60. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Second Chance with 53kg at $12.20. Definite winning chance. Worth thought on latest effort.

Just battled on the first day here, and before that he was second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Akenehi carrying 54.5kg at $46.30. Must improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Epilogue carrying 56kg at $6.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Morus carrying 58kg at $4.30. Watch for a big final furlong.