Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 2000m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Smartroad with 55.5kg at $17.10. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Tauranga May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Prudentia with 54.5kg at $19.60. Capable of a bold return.

Most recently second last of 8 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hakata Bay with 57kg at $9.70. The start before that 14th of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Super Fly carrying 54.5kg at $48.10. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fourty Eight with 66kg at $25.90. Last start 11th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blackwaterfoot carrying 58kg at $42.60. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Unison with 55.5kg at $7.70. Last start 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Free Bird with 60kg at $16.50. Worth following up.

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Whatthemansaw carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. Before that 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 0.4 len behind Blackwaterfoot with 59kg at $6.60. Major player.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Subtle Image carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Hawera on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Wuruhi with 58kg at $6.60. Rates highly and can break through.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Blackwaterfoot with 58kg at $4.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 2100m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Elton Rocks carrying 58kg at $6.80. Went close last time. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Justice carrying 63.5kg at $17.70. Second-up 4th of 9 at Woodville on April 29 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rusty Lane carrying 53kg at $34.20. Has ability but needs to do more.

Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Justice carrying 64kg at $35.40. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Hawera on May 18 over 2100m, on heavy track; 51 len behind Fourty Eight with 63kg at $77.20. Can't see him turning things around.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1950m, in the wet; 17 len behind Bassoroc carrying 62kg at $15.60. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Blesstas with 58kg at $43.90. Might struggle again.

Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Allaces with 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1560m, slow going 4 len behind Ammirati carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. Another forward showing is likely.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Blesstas with 51kg at $15. The run before that second last of 12 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Crown Princess carrying 53kg at $38.50. In a suitable race and is among the chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Lae Zee carrying 53kg at $16.40. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 19 len behind Ballbeena carrying 50kg at $105.70. Hard to enthuse.

Last start 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 29 len behind Van Pelt with 58.5kg at $29. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Solid Gold with 55.5kg at $59.70. Not keen on his chances.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Radradra carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Gina Rosa with 56.5kg at $10.40. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silver Patch carrying 57.5kg at $69.40. Before that 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Van Pelt carrying 57.5kg at $93.30. Prepared to risk.