Races ORX Omoto - NZ

Second-up today. Last start 7th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Radiant Lass with 60kg at $14.50. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omega Boy with 56kg at $65.60. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.

Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last outing ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Otaki December 19 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Sol De Otono with 58.5kg at $12.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Aksil carrying 58.5kg at $19.60. Looks hard to beat again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maybe Diva with 60kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Airpark Hustler with 59.5kg at $13.10. Well placed. Well placed and gets his chance to show what he can do.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Vieni Su carrying 55kg at $16.40. Second-up 4th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind My Sharona with 54.5kg at $15.70. Well placed to take this out.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 2200m, soft track; 8 len behind Kindling Spark carrying 56kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 9 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Delmonico carrying 59kg at $3.70. Looks a key runner.

Last start got back early 10th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Rev It Up Rusty carrying 58kg at $6.70. The race before that 6th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 55kg at $18. Should be at peak fitness now and looks sure to feature.

Most recently won by 0.8 len at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating Soul Destroyer carrying 56.5kg at $10.60. Before that 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Approaching carrying 56.5kg at $14.10. Harder here but is among the hopes.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Goddess with 57kg at $13.40. Before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Cognoscenti with 55kg at $26.20. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56kg at $55. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on November 16 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Texas Dolly with 56.5kg at $17.80. Doesn't win out of turn and prefer to see.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Misspeebee carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going neck behind My Sharona with 53kg at $9.20. Strong top-three hope.

Most recently 4th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Flower Moon with 54kg at $10.50. The race before that 9th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Quick Tap carrying 55.5kg at $13.30. Not far away last time. Definite top-three prospect.

Last start 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 54.5kg at $22.20. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Epilogue with 55.5kg at $20.20. Looking to others.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind My Sharona carrying 53kg at $6.70. The run before that 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Expected to improve sharply.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Epilogue carrying 57kg at $88.30. Second-up second last of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 15 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 56.5kg at $58.10. Likely to struggle again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Quick Tap carrying 52kg at $21.60. Second-up second last of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind My Sharona carrying 52kg at $45.40. Disappointing form is likely to continue.

Last start 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Schedar with 56.5kg at $30.80. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $25.80. Prefer others.

Last start 12th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind My Sharona carrying 54kg at $78.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Akenehi with 54.5kg at $34.90. Has had too many chances.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Quick Tap with 54.5kg at $34.20. Before that 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Winexpress with 53kg at $9.40. Will need to improve sharply.