Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

At the latest run ran second last of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Storms Ahead with 58kg at $24. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Ascot Park May 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Nigel carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind The Hangover with 54kg at $17.10. The race before that got back early 7th of 13 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Way Out West with 59kg at $35. Can turn things around.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Wingatui June 28 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Thukela carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Taihoro with 57.5kg at $3.40. Key chance and expected to run well.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Storms Ahead carrying 58kg at $5.70. Before that 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kiwi Magic carrying 58.5kg at $14. Will give backers a sight.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track June 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Crackbones carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Aspen Voltage carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Shapes as a leading chance again.

Second run back. First-up after four months won by a neck at Wingatui June 28 over 1200m in the wet defeating My Girl Alice carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind My Sharona carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. Back in great shape and another bold showing is expected.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tumuch with 54kg at $22.70. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Flash Roca carrying 54kg at $28.20. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Storms Ahead with 58kg at $15.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on rain affected going; neck behind Bundy carrying 54.5kg at $48.20. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Last start 11th of 14 at Wingatui on June 28 over 2200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Pretty Fly with 56kg at $29.70. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at Riccarton Park June 16 over 1600m in soft going defeating Surprise Inside with 55.5kg at $9.20. Needs to do more.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Storms Ahead carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Jack Crabb with 55kg at $10. Can play a role in the outcome.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Lethal Roc with 53.5kg at $52.90. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m in the wet defeating Honor The Name with 55.5kg at $41. Found her best form now. Peaking and is worth following up.

Last start 9th of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Sacred Mist with 57kg at $11.20. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Way Out West carrying 57.5kg at $35.10. Has ability and can play a big role.

Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; nose behind Sacred Mist carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Before that 11th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Strobe Light with 55.5kg at $5.10. Tough to beat on his day.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park June 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Proclamation carrying 55kg at $5.30. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Way Out West carrying 56.5kg at $7. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Proudtobehere with 58kg at $8.40. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Mis Speaks with 57.5kg at $11.60. Top 4 contender on best form.

Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind So Brassy with 57.5kg at $44.50. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind De Russian Rocket with 54.5kg at $22.40. Yet to score second up and others are preferred.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Sacred Mist with 57.5kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Don Pauly with 59kg at $11.80. An inside alley is a big advantage. Is overdue for a win.

Last start 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 56.5kg at $17.80. The race before that 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jetstream with 56kg at $9.30. Looking elsewhere.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $29.80. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Storms Ahead with 57kg at $11.20. Needs to improve sharply.

Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 56kg at $27.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Delmonico carrying 54kg at $93.30. Might struggle again.