Races ORX Gore - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind More Sass carrying 57kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going head behind Sabrina Hall with 56.5kg at $10.60. Won't be far away.

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $15.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Winexpress carrying 57.5kg at $16.30. Key runner.

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 65 August 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind San Marco with 60kg at $12.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Ashburton April 3 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Chapinteel carrying 58.5kg at $24.70. Expect a forward showing.

Last start 8th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Intercept carrying 58.5kg at $23.80. Before that 8th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 11 len behind Palace Princess carrying 59kg at $24.70. Well placed so worth another chance.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Intercept carrying 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 58kg at $5.30. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 135 len behind The Diviner with 58.5kg at $5.70. The run before that 7th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Afire with 58.5kg at $29.70. Has ability and is capable of sharp improvement.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 2.25 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dracarys with 55.5kg at $8.20. Second-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Gentle Ben with 56.5kg at $12.70. Has ability and can turn things around.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Flying Dubawi carrying 58kg at $9.90. The run before that ran last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $17.50. Has ability and looks one of the major players.

Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 2024 over 1220m, 1.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 56kg at $28.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Lady Bankside with 56.5kg at $18.50. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Wingatui October 18 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expect a forward showing.

Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Quick Tap with 53.5kg at $10.30. The race before that 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 52.5kg at $20.20. Not far away last time. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Winexpress carrying 54kg at $12.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 52kg at $29.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Flying Dubawi with 55kg at $15.40. The run before that second last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind The Diviner carrying 55kg at $37.50. Will need to do a lot more.