Races ORX Woodville - NZ

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Riverton on April 6 over 2147m, slow going 0.1 len behind Prince Alby carrying 57kg at $20.70. Before that 7th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 2147m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Smooth Operator with 54kg at $30.30. Not far from the winner last time and can play a role.

Most recently second last of 14 at Otaki in the LR Hawke's Bay Cup on April 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Crouch carrying 53kg at $22.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $18.90. Disappointing latest but may bounce back.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 18 len behind Bonnard carrying 61kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Otaki on November 28 2024 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lightning Jack with 54.5kg at $6.80. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Otaki in the LR Hawke's Bay Cup on April 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Crouch carrying 53.5kg at $8.90. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 53kg at $28.70. Much better suited here and expected to run well.

Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Girl Talk carrying 59kg at $38.60. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Wanganui Rating 75 on April 5 2025 over 2050m, slow going 7 len behind Duncan Creek with 57kg at $17.70. Fitter but looking to others.

First-up. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Te Aroha September 21 over 6200m. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Trentham May 17 over 2200m, soft track; 11 len behind Who Knows with 60kg at $101.70. Prefer to see him go around again before recommending.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on April 6 over 2040m, 3 len behind Damiano carrying 52kg at $4.60. The start before that of 7 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Psyclone with 54.5kg at $7.30. Among the leading chances.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Unusual Invader with 57.5kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Never Look Back carrying 71.5kg at $16.20. Hard to make a case this line-up.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 10 at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Justice with 63.5kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Hawera on May 18 over 2100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fourty Eight with 63kg at $36.40. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich.