Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $1.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sweet Smile with 56.5kg at $5. Rates highly. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.

Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Camacho carrying 58.5kg at $19.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Astarte carrying 58.5kg at $53.70. Not keen on his chances.

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Silent Spy with 57.5kg at $17.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shining Pearl carrying 57.5kg at $13.10. Wide draw makes it tough.

Gelding by King Of Comedy facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Taupo trial over 1100m on March 17. Happy to risk without a significant market move.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ellerslie January 31 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Burnerphone carrying 57.5kg at $14.40. On debut fifth of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Single Red with 57kg at $10.40. Sure to be ready to run well.

Three-year-old gelding (So You Think - Lost Diamond) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Tough assignment.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind La Diem with 55.5kg at $11.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind Rock Ice carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Looks one of the major contenders.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Thumbelina with 54.5kg at $14.50. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Rush with 56.5kg at $5.60. Overdue and is one of the leading chances.

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rocky Marciano carrying 56kg at $4.30. The race before that faded in the straight 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind La Diem carrying 57kg at $13.40. One of the chief contenders.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Trafalgar with 55.5kg at $6.90. Before that 8th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $16.10. Making headway. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rioja with 56kg at $7.90. Shows talent and has plenty of scope for improvement.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind La Diem with 57kg at $13.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Gossip with 55kg at $3.40. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Filly by Ocean Park on debut. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1200m on March 24. Happy to watch this time from a difficult draw.

Third race start today. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind St Monica carrying 55.5kg at $27. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind So Fear carrying 53.5kg at $66.40. Worth including.

Dual acceptor. Filly by King Of Comedy facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1000m and finished seventh. Hard to enthuse on what she has shown.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Artamos with 54kg at $48.70. Don't think she will trouble this field.

Dual acceptor. Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 25 len behind Florenza carrying 56.5kg at $31.70. Won't find this any easier so she must improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Emma Twigg with 57kg at $28.50. Last start 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Thumbelina carrying 56kg at $36. Needs to do more.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 9 len behind Arwen with 58.5kg at $43. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 58.5kg at $58.30. Hard to have in this.

Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Tomahawk carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign 9th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1000m and finished eighth. Might be better off following this run.