Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind The Blue Diamond carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Momento carrying 58.5kg at $48.80. Worth consideration.

At debut, 4th of 14 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Turn The Tide carrying 58.5kg at $8.90. Expected to go well with that run under his belt.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Taffeta carrying 58kg at $13.40. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 76 len behind More Sass with 56kg at $10. One of the chances.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Ascot Park January 22 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Bodleian carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at this track June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Vitebsk carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Sure to be ready to run well.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Exclude with 53.5kg at $10.40. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Celestial Flame with 55.5kg at $9.60. Went close last time. Shapes as one of the key chances.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Neednoman with 57kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Celestial Flame with 57.5kg at $6.20. Thereabouts last time out. Rates highly and is in the mix.

Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Turn The Tide with 56.5kg at $27.80. Before that 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Grouse carrying 56.5kg at $18.50. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.

Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Naval Command carrying 53.5kg at $12.50. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Ashburton March 13 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Manali with 56.5kg at $10.60. Among the main contenders.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 16 len behind Proclamation with 56.5kg at $15.80. On debut second last of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 3 2025 over 1200m, 13 len behind Pogacar carrying 56.5kg at $49.10. Might be better off following this run.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Grouse with 56.5kg at $22.70. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Momento with 56kg at $19.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Staggs with 55.5kg at $46.20. Has claims if presented on song.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Celestial Flame with 55.5kg at $54.40. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Aozora Note carrying 56.5kg at $56.80. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Sweynesse out of Coterie. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Ashburton over 1000m. Tough assignment.