Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Aspen Voltage carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Queen Alice with 58.5kg at $6.60. Expected to be very competitive.

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Aspen Voltage with 58.5kg at $9.80. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Shuffle The Pack carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Well placed. Leading chance.

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Full Cream with 58.5kg at $13.20. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Momento with 58.5kg at $3.80. Look for a much better performance.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Lady Mell carrying 58.5kg at $16.40. Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Turn The Tide with 58.5kg at $45.50. Improvement to come is worth including in calculations.

Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Avondale October 8 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Vougeot carrying 56.5kg at $5. First up last campaign second of 10 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1600m, soft track; a nose behind Vegas Lights carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. A bright start to the prep is anticipated.

Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Reefton January 7 over 2000m, soft track; 3 len behind Little Thief carrying 56.5kg at $11.60. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind High Roller carrying 56.5kg at $96.50. Expecting a bright return.

Resuming today after only having had one start and then had eight months break. At debut last start ran last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 55.5kg at $20.80. Had three recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fifth at Ashburton in a 1000m trial on May 20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Contributer out of Tavy Two Step. Was third in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on April 17. Following that fifth over 1200m in a Riccarton Park trial on May 4. Watch for any market confidence.

At debut, 8th of 14 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Turn The Tide with 54.5kg at $14.60. Shapes as a top-three chance.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Undisputed carrying 54.5kg at $56.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Aspen Voltage carrying 54.5kg at $78.70. Others preferred.

First starter by Tivaci out of Cape Mapperley. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested in this line-up.

Filly by Eminent on debut. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1200m on May 20. Prefer to see.