Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track June 14 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating The Good Shepherd carrying 56kg at $4.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.2 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Has the ability to repeat the dose.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park June 20 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lombardi carrying 57kg at $8.10. Before that 9th of 11 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 60kg at $16.80. Is back in winning form and rates highly.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Tumuch with 55kg at $5.40. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Betty Spaghetti with 59.5kg at $7.10. Promising effort last time out. Expect he will be prominent.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.9 len at Ashburton July 2 over 1200m in the wet defeating Hooray For Harry with 59kg at $5.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Undisputed carrying 58.5kg at $17.50. Hard to beat again.

At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Undisputed with 59kg at $12.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Tumuch carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Previous form sound but needs to bounce back.

On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Go Lotte carrying 54kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Riccarton Park June 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Candle with 57kg at $1.90. Well placed. Winning chance again.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Riccarton Park May 2 over 1600m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Stonybreck with 53kg at $13.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Quintabelle carrying 58.5kg at $10. Has to be respected.

Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Riccarton Park March 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Witz End carrying 54kg at $10.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Kurow December 30 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Palace Princess carrying 56kg at $6.70. Worth keeping in mind.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 2.25 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 25 over 1200m defeating Holdem with 60kg at $9.50. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Great Adventure with 57kg at $2.60. Is a top 4 player.

Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mis Speaks carrying 54kg at $17.40. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Full Moon Fever with 57kg at $36. Looking elsewhere for the winner.