Races ORX Gore - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Afire with 58.5kg at $40. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind The Diviner with 58.5kg at $11. Among the leading chances.

Last start 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Gentle Ben with 58.5kg at $29.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 12 len behind Pequot carrying 58kg at $91.90. Racing below his best and is not expected to threaten.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Gentle Ben with 57kg at $27.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind The Diviner with 56.5kg at $11.80. Should be thereabouts.

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 54.5kg at $109.70. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Kumara on January 11 over 1810m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sparta carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Diviner with 57.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 9 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Dee Vee Pee carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flying Dubawi with 59kg at $10.60. The race before that 9th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Winexpress with 56kg at $29.30. Prefer to see him back in form.

At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gentle Ben with 54kg at $33.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 55kg at $7. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Flying Dubawi with 57.5kg at $15.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Gentle Ben with 57kg at $28.40. Strong contender on his best form.

At the latest run 10th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Quick Tap carrying 58kg at $40.20. Before that second last of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Winexpress with 57kg at $21. Unlikely to feature.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 54kg at $29. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 54.5kg at $9.10. Capable of sharp improvement.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind My Boy Zac with 55kg at $34.90. Before that 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 2200m, 6 len behind Avoriaz with 57kg at $26.10. Can play a role in the outcome.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind My Boy Zac with 55kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Radiant Reach with 55.5kg at $4.10. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances.

At the latest run second last of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 55.5kg at $17.50. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 3 len behind Esperimento carrying 54.5kg at $23.80. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $28.30. Second-up couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 11 len behind Lise Paree carrying 54kg at $42.40. Well held last time and looks tested again.