Races ORX Awapuni - NZ

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 8 len behind Al Passo with 56.5kg at $1.60. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Romanin with 56.5kg at $11.50. Worth plenty of thought.

Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Wanganui November 22 over 1340m, soft track; a neck behind Tommy Star with 58.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Trentham September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Turn It Up with 57.5kg at $11.40. Expect a bold showing.

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind Al Passo with 58.5kg at $15.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 58.5kg at $34.40. Can figure in the top 4 again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 11 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind High Noon with 57.5kg at $50.80. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 54kg at $39.70. In the mix.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Otaki January 9 over 2100m, 6 len behind Tokyodome carrying 55kg at $23.40. On debut eighth of 11 at Otaki December 26 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Dark And Dusty with 54kg at $11.70. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Waverley on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Guzzler with 56.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Loose Jewels with 55.5kg at $12.60. Will be some hope in a modest field.

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on June 21 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Romanin with 56.5kg at $6.70. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Just A Drop with 56.5kg at $12.10. Definite winning chance. Has sound top 4 claims.

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 10 len behind Al Passo carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. The race before that got back early 8th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Feint To East carrying 56.5kg at $57.50. One of the main top 4 hopes.

Most recently ran second last of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 31 len behind Kyanite Man carrying 53.5kg at $48.80. The run before that 8th of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Maranello carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 8 at Trentham on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Explosive Force carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Last start ran last of 12 at Waverley on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Go Trigger with 55.5kg at $49. Looking to others for the winner.