Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa June 14 over 2400m, in the wet; 25 len behind Procella with 57kg at $4.20. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 2025 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind King Of The North carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind War Of Succession carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Prosegur carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Expected to feature.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Tullamore Dew with 56.5kg at $5.70. Last start 4th of 7 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zivou carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. Has been racing well. Worth including in calculations.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Drops Of God carrying 57.5kg at $75.90. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Matzden with 57.5kg at $42.80. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 28 len behind Goldiluxe with 55kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ruakaka in the G3 Northland Breeders Stakes on August 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Tajana carrying 55kg at $25.80. Strips fitter this time and can feature in the finish.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 2000m, 9 len behind Saint Brigid with 52kg at $8.80. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1550m, 7 len behind Keegan with 53.5kg at $28.80. Can return with a bold run.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Big Wave carrying 54.5kg at $31.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 54.5kg at $30. Might be better off following this run.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Matamata April 17 over 1600m, soft track; 20 len behind Jaffira with 66kg at $28.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Pukekohe January 19 2025 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oppenheimer with 58.5kg at $18.20. Expect a bold showing.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 over 1200m, slow going 30 len behind One More Dance with 57kg at $50.30. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 2024 over 1000m, 8 len behind Swerve with 56kg at $7. Worth keeping in mind.

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind En Flique carrying 56kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fiery Deal carrying 57.5kg at $12. Everything points to a bright return.