Races ORX Kurow - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Tauranga October 1 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind Intoxicated with 58.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $63.10. In the right race and sure to go well.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 6 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Flower Moon with 57kg at $25.60. Has claims if presented on song.

Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 57kg at $6. Before that second last of 10 at Riccarton Park in the G3 War Decree Stakes on October 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Origin Of Love with 57kg at $30.40. Key runner if at his best.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Chilling Out with 57kg at $27.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56kg at $26.40. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Miss Ziggy with 54kg at $9.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jetstream carrying 54kg at $35.10. Expect a bold showing.

Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Serendipitous carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Second-up 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Whirlpool with 56.5kg at $12. Top-three chance.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Canasta with 56.5kg at $18. On debut tenth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mystic Ocean carrying 56kg at $8.40. Expecting a bright return.

Four-year-old mare by Time Test out of Maggie Grey having her first start. Has not been produced at official trials. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Respectabelle with 56.5kg at $40.30. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Whirlpool carrying 56.5kg at $43.70. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 56.5kg at $82.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Riccarton Park in the G3 War Decree Stakes October 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Origin Of Love with 55kg at $77. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Belle Du Monde carrying 52kg at $19.40. Solid top-three proposition.