Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Karyon carrying 59kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 31 over 1000m, nose behind Bodacious Kate with 59kg at $5.70. Gets his chance.

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Karyon with 52kg at $5.10. The run before that won by a nose at this track May 31 over 1000m defeating Showbastian Coe with 54kg at $24.60. Expect she will be thereabouts.

Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track June 21 over 1000m defeating Lassie carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 5th of 8 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flyhalf with 55.5kg at $10.20. Rates highly. Hard to beat.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Shameless Star with 55.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Otaki January 9 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Tullamore Dew with 56.5kg at $10.80. Winning hope fresh up.

Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Trentham January 3 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Miss Jones with 56.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 990m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Our Time Keeper carrying 54.5kg at $7. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Otaki April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Lerado carrying 58.5kg at $35.70. First up last campaign second in a small field at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Shameless Star carrying 59kg at $17. In the mix on best form.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1360m, slow going 15 len behind Belzoni with 57kg at $49.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Albarossa carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 51kg at $19.10. The start before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Karyon carrying 51kg at $15.40. Could take some pegging back.