Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Riccarton Park February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 58.5kg at $4. On debut sixth of 12 at Kurow December 30 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Dracarys carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Could prove too smart for these.

Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Knockingatthedoor carrying 58.5kg at $33.30. Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Russian Blues carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Heading the right way and should be in the finish.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Into The Wind carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Last start 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ayumi carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Nicely placed to atone.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Woodlands carrying 56.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lethal Roc with 56.5kg at $10.80. In form and will be hard to beat.

Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Matamata March 22 over 2000m, soft track; 17 len behind Fantastic Ideas carrying 56kg at $5.10. On debut fourth of 8 at Taupo December 28 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Rebel Creek with 55.5kg at $14.90. Should be right in the finish.

Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Corcaigh with 56.5kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Knockingatthedoor with 56.5kg at $4.60. Looks a key runner.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lethal Roc with 56.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Celestial Flame with 57.5kg at $6.20. Top 4 contender on her best form.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Corcaigh with 54.5kg at $48.30. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Woodlands with 55.5kg at $32.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Knockingatthedoor carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Turn The Tide with 55.5kg at $4.70. Great chance to bounce back.

Second run back. First-up after a year raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Corcaigh with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 2025 over 1230m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Pollyisacracker with 57.5kg at $5.30. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Second-up. First-up after 14 months 5th of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Woodlands with 55.5kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Riverton on April 19 2025 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Flash Roca with 56.5kg at $51.50. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

At debut, ran second last of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Woodlands carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. No surprise to see her in the finish.

Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 20 len behind Taihoro with 54.5kg at $57.90. Don't think she will trouble this field.

Five-year-old mare by Almanzor out of Aumale on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Capable of a cheeky run.

Second run back. First-up after 13 months got back early 6th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Crackbones carrying 56.5kg at $68.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ashburton on December 18 2024 over 2200m, 12 len behind Richie's Dream carrying 53.5kg at $94. Expect she'll find this too tough.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Riverton January 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Jikon with 55kg at $29.10. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alottago carrying 55.5kg at $21.20. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lethal Roc carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Second run from a spell ran second last of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Corcaigh carrying 56.5kg at $39.40. Others have better credentials.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Paper Moon carrying 57.5kg at $102.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Way Out West with 54kg at $87.40. Favouring others.

Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m, soft track; 16 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 56kg at $84.40. On debut tenth of 13 at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wyworry carrying 55kg at $21.20. Others make more appeal.