Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 12 len behind London with 57.5kg at $37.50. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Woodville on April 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Andantino with 57.5kg at $7.20. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 58kg at $11. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Greenwich carrying 58kg at $11. In the mix again.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 57kg at $78.70. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 54.5kg at $70.80. Fitter but others are better placed.

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 55.5kg at $11.30. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Berenhard carrying 59.5kg at $17.10. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Unwritten with 56kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sunset Park carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Mille Grazie with 56kg at $19.90. Previously 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. Rates highly and should improve.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Victorious Warrior with 56kg at $22.20. Before that ran last of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind El Arish with 56.5kg at $23.50. Prefer to see him back in winning form before recommending.

Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Berenhard with 59.5kg at $30.10. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 59kg at $14.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently second last of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Summit Up carrying 56kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Trentham on March 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind La Prima Dama carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Te Aroha September 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Te Atatu Memphis with 68kg at $13.10. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 18 len behind Stage Three carrying 57.5kg at $94.10. Expect he will go well.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 56kg at $4.70. The race before that 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Berenhard carrying 56kg at $25.70. Worth following up.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 56kg at $12.60. Before that ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Eye Candy carrying 56kg at $112. Better placed and expected to go well.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 54kg at $50.50. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Berenhard carrying 56.5kg at $27.60. Certainly worth another chance.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Whats The One Code with 54kg at $22.50. Before that ran last of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 54kg at $25.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Crown Princess carrying 53kg at $38.50. Before that faded in the straight second last of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Perspective carrying 52.5kg at $8.50. Looks tested again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Midori Glory carrying 53kg at $64.80. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind What A Yarn with 52kg at $35.90. Others make more appeal.