Races ORX Omoto - NZ

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Palace Princess carrying 54kg at $21.90. Before that ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 55.5kg at $39.80. Unreliable and needs to lift.

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Wingatui October 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Sestina carrying 56kg at $13. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Hastings September 7 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Navigator with 56.5kg at $11.30. Might need a run or two.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Woodville April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Rareza with 53.5kg at $11.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Last start 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Second Chance carrying 54kg at $5.60. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind No Party carrying 57kg at $29.10. Well placed. Finds a suitable race and is expected to measure up.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lemon Curd carrying 57kg at $10.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Miss Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Racing well. He is right in this.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1100m, 3 len behind Enterprise with 56.5kg at $23.80. Second-up 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $26.90. Not far away last time. Definite threat.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Witz End carrying 54kg at $9. The run before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Island Hop carrying 57kg at $16.50. Better than last run and rates among the chances.

Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $12.40. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Enterprise with 52.5kg at $3.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Penvose Lad with 55kg at $22.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 29 2024 over 1220m, 2.25 len behind Kikimora carrying 55.5kg at $6.80. Prefer later on.