Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Vanbrugh Belle carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind It's Amelia carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature prominently again.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Wanganui January 19 over 2040m, soft track; 11 len behind Damiano carrying 55kg at $47.20. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Trentham December 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Right Of Appeal with 56kg at $9.50. Likely to run well.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 3 len behind Think I Got Cha with 57kg at $12.80. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on January 2 2025 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind In The Air with 57kg at $3.10. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on June 23. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran second last of 8 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 13 len behind Romanin carrying 58.5kg at $21.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Hawera Mdn on October 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Crafty Colin with 58.5kg at $11.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Gelding by Alamosa on debut. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1000m on June 23. Looks set for a bold opening.

Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Vittorio Veneto carrying 54kg at $2.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Aliyana Belle with 56.5kg at $3. Making headway. Strong chance to break though.

Third-up today. Resuming ran second last in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Karryn carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Last start 8th of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Yaldy Time carrying 54.5kg at $43.30. Worth following up.

Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gadabout with 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that faded in the straight 9th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Durrani carrying 54.5kg at $23.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Wanganui May 10 over 2060m, soft track; 17 len behind Heza Monty with 56.5kg at $21.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Wanganui March 14 over 1340m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Lucky Penny with 56.5kg at $10.20. Don't dismiss lightly.