Races ORX Woodville - NZ

Third race start. First start ran second last of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 56.5kg at $16.30. Returned from break 2nd of 8 at Trentham on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Explosive Force with 58.5kg at $20.90. Hard to beat.

Most recently 5th of 8 at Trentham on June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Explosive Force with 56.5kg at $8.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cezanne with 56.5kg at $35.20. Can atone.

First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Vespa out of Priorite. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Cambridge Synthetic over 2000m. Facing a stiff test.

At debut, 8th of 10 at Otaki on April 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Atavus carrying 58kg at $8.30. Likely to improve sharply and looks hard to beat.

Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Hastings on May 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Sundown Sav with 57.5kg at $19.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Right Of Appeal with 57kg at $18. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 2025 over 1340m, 8 len behind Cut Loose carrying 57kg at $12.20. When resuming last campaign 9th of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 7 2025 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mirabella carrying 57.5kg at $17.20. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1400m on April 15 2025. Expecting a positive return.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Waverley September 28 over 1650m, soft track; 5 len behind Our Giulia carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. On debut second of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway June 10 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Beauesk with 53.5kg at $2.60. Can measure up.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pee Bee Girl with 55.5kg at $5.60. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on heavy track; 0.1 len behind Puddle Of Mudd with 55.5kg at $3.30. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Mercy with 56.5kg at $10.20. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Timex carrying 56kg at $53.80. Should hold the form and she appeals as one of the hardest to beat.

Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at this track August 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bundy with 56.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Trentham May 10 2025 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Tycoon Boss with 53.5kg at $7.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Timex with 54.5kg at $50.60. Second-up 8th of 11 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mercy with 54.5kg at $30.90. In the mix.

At debut, ran second last of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cezanne carrying 56.5kg at $17.70. Worth another chance.

Four-year-old mare (Preferment - Ninth Chance) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Watch for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1150m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tardis carrying 57.5kg at $15.60. Doubt he will trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months ran second last of 7 at Otaki on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Shameless Star with 56kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Kawakawa with 57.5kg at $6.30. Not keen on his chances.