Races ORX Woodville - NZ

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Ocean Melody with 58.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Otaki on September 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 56.5kg at $9.70. Hard to beat.

Last start 5th of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Ocean Melody with 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 4th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Malibu carrying 58.5kg at $5.30. Terrific chance to return to form.

Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at this track September 7 over 4000m. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track April 30 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Jamaican Boy carrying 66kg at $37.50. Best figures read well so don't underestimate.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Early One's with 67kg at $34.80. Second-up 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1950m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Whatthemansaw with 67kg at $8.40. Will be worth including.

Most recently 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Subtle Image with 55.5kg at $17.20. The run before that 8th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Malibu with 58.5kg at $10.20. Expect he will make amends.

Most recently 5th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Subtle Image carrying 54kg at $32.90. Before that second last of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Malibu with 56.5kg at $49.30. Has ability and gets a chance to show his best.

Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Malibu carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 2050m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ribella Rose carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets his chance to feature.

Third-up today. First-up got back early 10th of 13 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Kingsbrook Diva with 55.5kg at $21.40. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Ocean Melody carrying 58.5kg at $13.60. Great chance to atone.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Waverley on September 28 over 2200m, slow going 25 len behind Unusual Gem with 58.5kg at $143.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, in the wet; 31 len behind Madam Pele carrying 58.5kg at $34.50. Doubt he will trouble these.

At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Guipago with 56.5kg at $34.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wolf God with 56.5kg at $87.70. He has a bit of improving to do.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at this track September 7 over 4800m. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Wanganui May 11 over 2060m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Grey Invador carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Might be better off following this outing.

Four-year-old gelding (Vanbrugh - Shilling). He has six recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Foxton on April 14 over 1400m. Looks set for a bold showing.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Hawera on April 17 over 2100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Pile Driver carrying 65kg at $30.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 2100m, 14 len behind Up With Ace carrying 56.5kg at $53. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At debut, sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Early One's with 65kg at $23.20. Well held at only run and others preferred.