Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation didn't finish the race at Kurow December 30 over 1400m. When resuming last campaign 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 2025 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $63.10. Good enough to feature in the finish.

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Nigel carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Exclude carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Strong chance to break though.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Ikidunot with 58.5kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Nigel with 58.5kg at $22.10. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Later Boy with 58.5kg at $22.80. The race before that 7th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Cambalache with 58.5kg at $11.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 7th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Corcaigh with 58.5kg at $13. The race before that 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Knockingatthedoor with 56.5kg at $12.40. Well placed and gets his chance to show what he can do.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Taihoro with 56.5kg at $14.80. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Nigel with 56.5kg at $11.10. Profiles nicely. Won't be far away.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Crackbones carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind My Sharona with 54.5kg at $35.30. Should be thereabouts.

Last start 7th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Crackbones carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Later Boy with 56.5kg at $5.80. In a suitable race and is sure to run well.

Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lethal Roc carrying 55.5kg at $13.60. Second-up 5th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Corcaigh with 55.5kg at $19.20. In the mix.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Corcaigh with 52.5kg at $7.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Ikidunot with 56.5kg at $5. Rates a top 4 hope and is worth including.

Jumped at long odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Crackbones with 55.5kg at $29. Improver with winning prospects.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Woodlands carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Exclude with 56.5kg at $5.90. Expected to be hard to beat.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Corcaigh carrying 56.5kg at $24.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Ikidunot carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.

At debut, 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ikidunot with 56.5kg at $6.90. Expect a bold showing.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Crackbones with 54.5kg at $31.70. Drawn awkwardly today and is making up the numbers.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Knockingatthedoor carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Corcaigh carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. Can't entertain on that form.

Dual acceptor. 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 with 53.5kg at $94. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Riverton January 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Jikon carrying 55kg at $29.10. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alottago carrying 55.5kg at $21.20. Hard to make a case.

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Knockingatthedoor carrying 56.5kg at $44.30. Last start ran second last of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gadabout carrying 57.5kg at $58. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.

Dual acceptor. 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. Last start ran last of 9 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Way Out West with 54kg at $87.40. She has a bit of improving to do.