Races ORX Kurow - NZ

Second-up today. Last outing second last of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omega Boy with 56kg at $65.60. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 58kg at $20.90. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning to post a big 4.5 len win. Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m defeating Shakabrah with 58.5kg at $1.70. On debut second of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Three Point Turn carrying 59.5kg at $4. Well placed to pick up where he left off.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Quick Tap with 59kg at $3.80. Last start 7th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 11 len behind Palace Princess with 59kg at $6.10. Should be at peak fitness now and is capable of taking this out.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flower Moon carrying 59kg at $13.20. The run before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pizarro carrying 57kg at $23.40. Certainly worth another chance.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 8 len behind Palace Princess carrying 56kg at $22.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind No Party with 54kg at $17.10. Going well. Well placed to play a major role.

Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Ashburton October 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pogacar with 58.5kg at $65.90. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Radiant Lass with 58.5kg at $10.90. Likely to make his presence felt.

Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pizarro with 53.5kg at $28.70. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Wingatui in the LR ORC Breeders Stakes on December 26 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Pivotal Ten with 56.5kg at $29.90. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 1.5 len behind Palace Princess carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Quick Tap carrying 56kg at $6.30. Will prove hard to beat again.

Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 57kg at $26.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 57kg at $28.80. In the mix.

Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Pete's Pride with 54kg at $9.30. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 56kg at $7.30. Key runner on his best efforts.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1200m, 18 len behind Bee Enchanted with 51kg at $36.80. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Wanganui May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Magawa carrying 56.5kg at $34.80. Will improve on what she does today.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 13 len behind Palace Princess carrying 54kg at $50.60. The run before that 7th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Megalomaniac with 54.5kg at $43.80. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Cockahoop with 52.5kg at $7.30. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Quick Tap carrying 53.5kg at $10.30. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider.

Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Epilogue carrying 55.5kg at $20.20. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Morus carrying 57.5kg at $13.20. Happy to overlook.

Was not a factor at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28, and before that was a second-up 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a heavy track; 3.5 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 56.5kg at $21.70. Might struggle again.