Races ORX Kurow - NZ

Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cognoscenti with 56.5kg at $27.10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beau Brummell carrying 54.5kg at $31.80. Expected to do much better.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind My Boy Zac with 56.5kg at $26.80. Last start 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 3 len behind Esperimento with 56kg at $22.50. Likely improver who should run well.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 54kg at $51.30. Last start ran last of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 54kg at $47.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cognoscenti with 57.5kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 24 2024 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Faytina with 58.5kg at $8.80. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, slow going 6 len behind Unleash The Beast with 58kg at $9.80. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pequot with 57.5kg at $105.70. Better placed here. Top chance.

Last start 9th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55kg at $91.70. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 59kg at $10.50. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind No Party with 54kg at $28.30. Second run from a spell struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 11 len behind Lise Paree with 54kg at $42.40. Will need to lift.

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 9 len behind Mamaea with 55.5kg at $10.40. Before that 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 55kg at $34.90. Among the winning chances.

Last start second last of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Pull The Pin carrying 55.5kg at $26.90. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 21 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 59kg at $38.40. Among the chances on his best form.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 54.5kg at $34.80. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 30 len behind Anticipate with 58.5kg at $28.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 60 day letup. First-up ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 17 len behind My Boy Zac with 58kg at $17.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Queen Of Kings with 52.5kg at $76.70. Has the job ahead this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Winexpress with 54kg at $12.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 10th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Cockahoop carrying 53kg at $25.40. Capable of a far better run this time.