Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, slow going 1.2 len behind Horonuku with 58kg at $7. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Possess carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.

At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Waverley July 4 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Dubai's Potiki with 53.5kg at $14.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 59kg at $6.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Second-up. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by a nose at Arawa Park July 1 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Misissipi Gambler with 58kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Otaki on September 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Arksey carrying 56kg at $5.20. Back in good order and is a genuine top 4 hope.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Diomedes with 54.5kg at $21.40. Last start ran second last in a small field at Hawera on July 11 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind He's Lucid carrying 52kg at $5.20. Is ready to win again.

Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $5.20. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Woodville June 19 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Sacred Zed with 57.5kg at $3.50. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

Last start 6th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Horonuku with 59.5kg at $4.10. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 15 at Ellerslie Spec Cond on June 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Orson Stone carrying 56kg at $41. Well placed to figure in the top 4.

Second run back. First-up after 13 months 4th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Horonuku with 58.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on November 22 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Persiflage with 59.5kg at $6.40. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Second-up. First-up after nine months came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Wanganui June 13 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Shadow Ruler with 56.5kg at $10.60. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 2025 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Madam Pele carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Has upside and is a top 4 prospect in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beauesk carrying 55kg at $16.50. Second run from a spell ran second last of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cremant with 53kg at $16.10. Strips fitter and a form reversal is on the cards.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Beauesk with 54kg at $16.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind My Ferrari with 58kg at $4.60. Capable of a better showing. Looks ready to win.

Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 3rd of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind My Ferrari with 56kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Hawera Rating 65 on October 5 2024 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Tisse carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. Include in all top 4 combos.

Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; neck behind Vadanova carrying 56kg at $5. The run before that 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Arwen with 56.5kg at $30.90. Can go on with the job now.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Jack In The Box with 52.5kg at $6.70. The start before that 7th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Pegasus with 55kg at $7.90. Top 4 chance.

Last start 8th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Horonuku with 57kg at $9.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Diomedes with 50kg at $32.90. Needs to do more.

Last start 5th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Horonuku carrying 56.5kg at $44.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Craftsman with 58kg at $14.60. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Brigit with 56.5kg at $8.50. Last start 5th of 10 at Hawera on July 11 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Amazing Son with 55kg at $14. Useful type but a win doesn't look likely.

Most recently 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Vadanova carrying 55kg at $12.40. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arwen carrying 55.5kg at $30.50. Not keen at all.