Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Zenith with 57.5kg at $10.20. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Fantastic Smile carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Te Aroha on October 30 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Honey Badger carrying 58.5kg at $26.50. Has solid claims.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Telperion out of Absolute Empress. Purchased for NZD $ 45,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). Won a barrier trial at Avondale over 1000m August 12. Following that Was second in an Avondale trial over 1000m March 24. Cannot be underestimated.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Free Bird with 58.5kg at $6.70. On debut sixth of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 2025 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 58kg at $15. Expect a forward showing.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Ardrossan making his first appearance. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1000m and finished fourth. Trial form has been pretty ordinary and inclined to let him go around in this.

Was at very long odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smooth Warrior carrying 55kg at $61. Hasn't done anything to date to suggest he can win this.

Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Victor Tango carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Syracuse with 54.5kg at $10.60. Expected to finish much closer.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Rising Wind carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. On debut second last of 7 at Matamata September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Misellabel carrying 55.5kg at $12. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Te Aroha July 27 over 2200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Zolzaya carrying 56.5kg at $24.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1300m, soft track; 13 len behind Beneath The Stars with 57.5kg at $50.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 31 2024 over 1300m, 13 len behind Foreign Affair carrying 55kg at $51.80. Prefer to see how she returns.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind St Kilda carrying 52.5kg at $37.10. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 2024 over 1200m, 12 len behind Hinekaha carrying 55.5kg at $35.30. Maybe later.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rioja with 54kg at $3.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Arwen carrying 54kg at $5.10. Can take this out.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Capitalist making her first appearance. Finished fifth in a Taupo trial over 900m on March 17. Watch for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56kg at $8.50. Can do better. Can progress and take this out.

Dual acceptor. Resuming off nine months break after having had one race start. At debut last start second last of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Yokozuna carrying 55kg at $16.70. Had seven recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fourth at Avondale in a 1000m trial on March 24. Expecting a strong run fresh.