Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Albarossa with 58kg at $1.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Nedelin carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Making headway. One of the major hopes.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m, in the wet; a nose behind Principled with 56.5kg at $10.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track September 12 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Eddie's Dream with 56kg at $4.90. In the right race and sure to go well.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Altari carrying 59.5kg at $35.30. On debut won by 1.3 len Te Aroha July 27 over 1150m on heavy track defeating Renaissa carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Tauranga November 15 over 1530m, soft track; 6 len behind Crackercol carrying 59kg at $15.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Te Rapa May 3 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Force Of Nature with 54kg at $26.90. Others make more appeal.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wanganui November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Lucullan carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Hawera October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Trauma with 58kg at $16. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57kg at $10.20. On debut eighth of 13 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Burnished with 57kg at $14.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Te Rapa September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind She's All That carrying 57kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck this track May 14 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Cleat carrying 55kg at $9.30. Has claims if presented on song.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Te Rapa December 13 over 2200m, soft track; 9 len behind Ortem Legacy with 58kg at $6. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Big Wave carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Can play a major role.

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park April 22 over 1230m on a heavy track defeating Stranger Times carrying 56kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Nedelin carrying 55kg at $5.60. Shapes as a leading chance again.

At debut, won won by a 0.1 len at Ellerslie April 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Pure Lotus with 56.5kg at $8.40. Can go right on with the job now.

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 1000m defeating Swiffty carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Utopic Warrior with 56kg at $6. Leading contender again.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind London with 55kg at $7.90. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thumbelina carrying 56kg at $31.50. Key chance expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Moschino with 55kg at $24.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Arawa Park 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 10 2025 over 1215m in the wet defeating Portland with 54.5kg at $16.50. Not at this stage.

Most recently did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Artamos carrying 53.5kg at $14.80. The race before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1300m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Prudentia with 54.5kg at $60.30. Not keen on his chances.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Te Aroha September 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 66.5kg at $29.90. On debut tenth of 14 at this track May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $48.90. Unlikely to feature.

Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Arawa Park October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sicillian with 52.5kg at $74.60. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Te Rapa July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Moneypenny carrying 52kg at $78.50. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Te Aroha November 11 over 2200m, soft track; 8 len behind Innocent Victim with 54kg at $4. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track February 15 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Beast Of Burden with 55kg at $46.50. Will take great benefit from this run.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; ran last of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Solid Gold carrying 56.5kg at $70.90. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lae Zee with 53.5kg at $17.80. Hard to have in this company.