Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Florenza with 57kg at $26.20. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Quick Fire carrying 59kg at $24.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Hawera October 4 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 38 len behind Piper's Son with 58.5kg at $25. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Te Aroha June 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 20 len behind Eloise carrying 56.5kg at $97.40. Likely to make his presence felt.

Last start 8th of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 2100m, slow going 12 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 58kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Victorious Warrior with 59kg at $13.70. Willing to give her another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Berenhard with 60kg at $9. Last start 6th of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 57kg at $12.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Hawera May 18 over 2100m, in the wet; 51 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 63kg at $77.20. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Turnmeon carrying 59kg at $75.40. Hard to recommend.

First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Woodville September 7 over 4800m in the wet defeating Prince Turbo carrying 64kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Turnmeon carrying 54kg at $36.40. Likely to need this.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 2040m, 9 len behind Pacific Princess carrying 57kg at $16.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whats The One Code with 57kg at $7.50. Tough to beat if near his best.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 54kg at $29.90. Better than last run and expected to take running down.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Riccarton Park August 9 over 3100m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Duke Of Plumpton carrying 67kg at $6.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Waverley April 10 2025 over 1650m, in the wet; 12 len behind Super Flash with 60kg at $10. Not keen.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind New Recruit carrying 54.5kg at $29.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Berenhard with 55.5kg at $34.90. Strong contender on best form.

Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Trentham June 28 over 4900m, on heavy track; 35 len behind Jesko with 66kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Pukekohe April 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Procella with 52kg at $38.20. Don't underestimate.