Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sam's Turn with 58kg at $17.30. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Red Lady with 60kg at $13.90. Worth including.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 55 days. First-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Bonnard carrying 56kg at $13.60. Second-up 5th of 8 at Waverley on May 9 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Exit Left with 57kg at $5.60. Capable of a better showing. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 57kg at $9.60. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 2 len behind Red Lady with 58kg at $7.60. He is among the leading chances.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, nose behind Red Lady carrying 54.5kg at $40.10. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track on May 25 2025 over 1700m, 4 len behind Wal with 58.5kg at $12. Solid top-three chance.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Red Lady carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Capaci carrying 60kg at $10.60. Capable of fighting out the finish again.

At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, nose behind Red Lady with 54kg at $10.30. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Super Wraith with 54kg at $5.80. Can hit the frame with the right run.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, slow going 12 len behind Atavus with 58kg at $40.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Tarzador with 55kg at $18.30. Good enough to turn things around.

Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Lerado with 54kg at $32.10. Before that 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Chester Boy carrying 54kg at $38.10. Win would surprise.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Tauherenikau November 1 over 2200m, soft track; 4 len behind Call A Friend with 56kg at $50.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at this track June 8 2025 over 1700m, 6 len behind Jack Morrison with 55.5kg at $16.30. Might be better off following this run.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Craftsman carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 53kg at $27.90. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Having second run back today. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 5 len behind Red Lady with 53kg at $91.60. At only start last preparation ran second last of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 58.5kg at $40.10. Needs more time.

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 12 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Craftsman with 55kg at $33.50. The start before that ran second last of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 8 len behind Tarzador with 55kg at $39.80. Needs to lift.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kereti with 55kg at $58.40. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 54kg at $92. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.