Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind God Of Eros carrying 60kg at $5.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 60kg at $4.70. Expect a better showing this time around.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Up The Anti carrying 57kg at $25. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Victorious Warrior with 58.5kg at $16.50. Strong contender on best form.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind God Of Eros with 58.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 56.5kg at $14.10. Further improvement expected.

Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 5 len behind Amyer Star with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Vadanova with 57.5kg at $12.30. Looking to others for the winner.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 15 len behind Ploy with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Victorious Warrior with 58kg at $6.70. Looks ready to win.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going nose behind God Of Eros carrying 57kg at $8.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shez Shamus with 57.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rosina with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Ellerslie on December 11 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Elton Rocks carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Worth plenty of thought.

Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on December 17 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind No Plan Be with 55kg at $4.30. The run before that 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Casemiro with 54kg at $13.80. Rates highly and can make amends.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Top Dollar with 54kg at $25.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Proboy carrying 54.5kg at $41.70. Close to a win. Open to further improvement.

Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Sibella with 55.5kg at $17.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Black Sea carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Big chance to break through.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Road To Paris carrying 58.5kg at $36.90. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dance The Night carrying 58.5kg at $33.10. Not far away last time. Strong contender on his best form.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Relentless carrying 56.5kg at $16.20. The run before that 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dance The Night with 54.5kg at $104.70. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind All Too Brave carrying 55kg at $15.80. Went for a spell before returning second last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fleeting Star carrying 57.5kg at $23.30. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.