Races ORX Gore - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of 19 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Ascot Park May 12 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 53 len behind Amalfi Coast carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track October 25 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind The Hangover carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Resumes after a recent trial win. Bold showing expected.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Courte Xena carrying 55.5kg at $41.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind So Brassy with 58.5kg at $10.50. Others preferred.

Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Snow Brainer with 58.5kg at $6.40. Second-up ran last of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Red Invader with 58.5kg at $14.30. Open to plenty of improvement and could feature in the finish.

First-starter by U S Navy Flag out of O'ruby. Hard to recommend without a market push.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Riverton on November 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Rings Of Satin with 55.5kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; neck behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Well placed. Right in the mix again.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blushing carrying 57.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Wyworry carrying 56.5kg at $16.50. Not a great draw again but able to play a big role.

Four-year-old mare by Time Test out of Lucyinrio having her first start. Not seen publicly in trials. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Let Me Loose carrying 55kg at $10.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Blushing with 56kg at $17.60. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Red Invader with 53kg at $8.60. Last start second last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind So Brassy with 54kg at $4.40. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

First-starter by Almanzor out of Miss Millbrook. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

First starter by Written By out of Givus A Cuddle. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Happy to risk without a significant market move.

First-starter by Ancient Spirit out of Our Golden Girl. Capable of a cheeky run.

At debut, 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind So Brassy carrying 55kg at $7.70. Fitter and can improve.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track March 9 over 1200m, soft track; 16 len behind Sailor Girl with 56kg at $43.70. On debut ran last of 9 at Ascot Park February 15 over 1200m, soft track; 17 len behind Ex Aye with 56kg at $25.30. Maybe later.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 42 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $52.60. First up last campaign 8th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Intercept with 55kg at $10.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.

Dual acceptor. At debut, ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind So Brassy carrying 58.5kg at $19.20. Likely to feature.